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The herald., 1898-04-05
MEDIATION NOT WANTED

| The zeal of Pope Leo, in his efforts t.
bring about a peaceful solution of the
Spanish American imbroglio, is abund
antly confirmed A Rome special to this
| journal, yesterday, announced that the
pope had informed the papal secretary
of state for foreign affairs that he should
personally take charge of all matters re-
lating to the approaching war. The
same dispatch also suggested that the
foreign affairs of Spain are practically
being directed from Rome.
The denial Of Assistant Secretary Day
mediate have been received, does not
necessarily contradict the statements
that come from Rome of the papal solic-
itude and activity.
That the queen regent, or even the
Sagasta ministry, should in this great
emergency look to Leo for counsel, and
for such good offices as he may be able
to exercise, is quite natural. And that
he should be disposed to throw the
weight of his great influence with Cath
Ollie monarchies in Europe in favor of a
peaceful solution, is not inconsistent
with his recognized position as their
spiritual adviser and friend.
The only remarkable feature of the
incident is that the head of the Romish
church or his advisers should be so
lacking in appreciation of American
public sentiment at the present time, so
unmindful of American traditions, and
so ignorant of American character, as to
believe for a moment that offers for
mediation from such course could be
regarded in the United States as other
wise than impertinent.
Not less so would be a similar offer
from the head of the Methodist, the
Lutheran, the Baptist, or any other
sect of Christian believers.
The question involved Is indeed one
that should appeal to all Christians.
since it is essentially humane in all
of its phases, but the interference of any
religious body, however prompted by
humane or Christian impulses, could not
be tolerated for moment by the United
States.
Protestant denominat ions have, it is
true, taken official cognizance of the
conditions that have obtained in Cuba.
and loyal support of any measures which
the government may see fit to adopt to
relieve them has been veuchsafed, but
offers of mediation, even upon the broad
grounds of Christianity and humanity
have not been dreamed Of. Any such i'm
pertinence upon the part of any sect in
this or any other country, would be sure
to meet with prompt rebuke.
America is additionally opposed to the
union of church and state. Liberty of
conscience in the United States is
supreme, but church interference in gov
ernmental policies will never be toler-
ated.
The Pope of Rome may serve his
Master best by advising the children of
his faith in Spain to- accept the reason
able demands of the people of the United
States, without regard to religious be-
lief, that barbarism on the western hem
isphere be stopped, and stopped at once.
More he may not essay with hope of sue
The herald., 1898-04-05
DISGUSTING SUBSERVIENCY

The ethics of diplomacy seem to have
no limitations. While the dead of the
Maine were being fished out of the slime
of Havana harbor our ambassador at
the Spanish court was engaged in win
ing and dining and toasting the minis
tiers and diplomats of that country.
So outraged was the American sense
of propriety over this incident that pub
lie sentiment was voiced in a congress
sional resolution of censure, which, al
though not adopted, at least served to
emphasize the universal conviction that
good taste did not call for any such
demonstration at that time
Yet, while the incident is still fresh in
the memory of the people, our secretary
of state has seen fit to give a public
dinner, and to include in the list of in
vited guests the Spanish minister at
Washington.
While the wine was being passed
around at Sherman's Washington home
the wife of Minister Woodford was hur-
~ ms Jul VI Spain, anu the cOISulS OF
this government in Cuba were being con-
centrated at Havana, ready to flee for
their lives upon the first announcement
of break in diplomatic intercourse, q
site in dealings between recognized civ
ilzed nations.
If diplomatic etiquette demands any
such sacrifices Of national dignity as
have been laid at the doors of Minister
Woodford and Secretary Sherman, it
will be conceded that they are in sore
need of revision.
The herald., 1898-04-05

have been. made, two. years ago, and
which can now be Of no material ad.
vantage to the patriots. while multi.
plying our own embarrassments-tha'
can no longer serve to hasten the end OF
savagery in Cuba-that will never be
taken even as partial discharge of our
obligations to humanity.
A helpful but helpless minority. patri-
otto to a degree, can do little more than
protest against this continued trifiing
with a cause now nearest to the great
American heart. There should be no de-
lay in filing it. If a subservient major
ity proposes longer to hold in contempt
the demands of nation, the minority
should lose no time in voicing them.
The herald., 1898-04-05
DUTY OF THE MINORITY

There has been no concealment of the
fact that the president is still determined
to postpone the climax of the Cuban i'm
broglio by every means in his power.
Last week, by representations to con-
gress since shown to be without sub
stantial warrant, he wheedled that body
into compliance with his wishes for more
time. When, a week ago today, an un-
mistakable disposition was shown to
break away from all restraints, and
heroicaly welcome the inevitable, he
promised that within twenty-four to
forty-eight hours the terms of an hon
orable peace should be announced.
Without apology for the obvious deceit,
he begged only for few hours in which
to prepare a message communicating
all of the facts to the representatives Of
the people, and protesting a willingness
to at last surrender to them the re-
sponsibility. He was even said to have
. sent for the speaker of the house, on
Friday, and requested him to hold that
body in session for his promised COM
munication. Without explanation of the
change in his plans, he then urged that
congress should adjourn till Monday,
thus implying that it could not be trusted
with consideration of the question, and
with patriotic or truculent subserviency
the reader may take his choice-the
majority again succumbed but with the
express understanding that Monday
should be the very last day Of grace
Tuesday succeeds Monday, and the cry
again is 'manana."
To be resigned when ills betide,
Patient when favors are denied
And pleased with favors given
This is wisdom's part;
This is that incense of the heart
Whose fragrance smells to heaven.
Were not every hour of delay in the
interest of Spain, which spurns peace
upon any terms which this country can
accept, and which is taking the fullest
advantage of the delay to perfect its
war program, further patient resigna-
ton might with propriety be counseled
Were not these days of delay being
employed by the Spanish ministry in eff
forts, more or less promising of fruit
age, to secure European mediation
continuing compaisance upon the part
Of congress and the people might be
advised.
Were not the president employing the
time, which he insists is essential to the
deliberate and decorous preparation
of a message to congress, in con-
ference with the representatives OF
the peace price contingent, pa
tience might still be deemed a virtue.
Were the president more in touch with
the predominant patriotic feeling of the
American people, and less susceptible tc
European hint and suggestion, the pa
thence of the nation might yet with con.
fidence again be invoked.
But with the renewed demand for more
time come limitations that the long
promised action is at last to be griey-
ously isappointing-that it is at frs,
only to comprehend the adoption of a
resolution declaring the belligerency OF
the insurgents, a declaration that should
The herald., 1898-04-05
THE GALL FOOLS" ISSUE

The Fiesta managers, as is well under
altogether the "All Fools Night" that
proved so Objectionable last year. 4
fear has obtained in some quarters, how
ever, that other parties might see fit to
inaugurate the feature privately to the
scandal of the people.
Yesterday morning a committee OF
ladies visited the city hall with the pur-
pose of spuelching in advance, with the
assistance of the council, any such
scheme that might be contemplated
They We're entirely successful, for the
council passed a resolution instructina
the city attorney to prepare an ordi-
nance forbidding masking in public be-
tween the hours of 6 p m. and a. M.
at any season of the year. This ordi-
nance will undoubtedly be passed.
Public sentiment will undoubtedly APP
action of the council. "All Fools Night
was undoubtedly grave scandal last
year, an episode not to be repeated
The ordinance will not interfere with th7
daytime MASQUERADE that has beer
planned. Such feature has for sew
eral years proved one of the most at
tractive features of the Festival OF
Mountain and Plain at Denver. There
the maskers first took part in the after
noon parade. Prizes were offered fol
the largest club turnout of maskers
the best individual costumes, etc. After
the parade a section of the paved dis
trict was set apart for the use Of the
maskers, who frolicked to their hearts
The herald., 1898-04-05

With Maj. Donnell retired. the Republic
an nomination for district attorney will
lie between Reeves of Downey, Ling Of
East Los Angeles. Oliver. McComas and
Holton of this city. Just who will get the
nomination is uncertain. Ling is making
very active canvass and seems to have
consid cradle backing. He will go into the
convention with a solid First ward delega-
ton. Reeves, 1t is said, is depending upon
a solid country delegation, but he will have
large job on his hands to keep in line solid
delegations from Pomona, Pasadena, San
ia Monica and a dozen other places. in ev-
cry one of which there are numerous candi-
dates. The solid country delegations
have never as yet materialized. They are
generally broken into splinters by ante
convention states. II Reeves ie depending
upon this combination he had better make
other arrangements at once. Oliver is &C.
cused of the atrocious crime of being a
young man. and therefore he must wait
and grow before he can hope to get pay for
his past campaign services.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The awful calamity that has befallen
an American city, by the breaking of an
embankment, involving hundreds of
lives, sent thrill of horror through the
people Of the country yesterday. But
the disaster and its awful consequences
to the quiet little city are likely soon to
be lost sight of in the crowding of events
of even greater magnitude upon the
public mind The common duty to pro-
vide for the homeless should not, how
ever, be neglected.
The herald., 1898-04-05
LA FIESTA AND war

While 1t is not as yet essential that
the matter be settled at once, the pos
sibility Of war and its effects upon the
project must be considered in connection
with the Fiesta enterprise.
1t would be possible to hold the festi-
val If war should be declared. but the adj
visibility of such a course may well be
the sentimental point of view. First, and
most important, would be the incon-
gruity Of INDUCING In gay festivity at
a time when the country is plunged in
undoubtedly be against 1t.
Leaving out this view, it is very doubt
full If the Fiesta could be made sue
cess in point Of interest and attendance
during the progress Of a war. 1t would
not do to let the celebration score a
failure in these respects. The Fiesta
promoters have thus far won against
tremendous odds; but hostilities with
Spain is a thing they did not take into
consideration. and which they could not
we'll contend against.
1t is probable that a decision will be
reached, one way or another, in the
pending crisis before the Fiesta season
arrives, and before it Is too late to cancel
it. Some useless expense would, Of
course, be incurred in the event Of can
collation.. Should there be no war, and
if the American people achieve both
their just demands and an honorable
peace, it will be greater occasion than
ever for the holding of our annual fes-
tiYal
The herald., 1898-04-05

A leading journal of Madrid assures
it's readers that great uneasiness pre-
walls at Washington concerning the at
titude Of the southern states in case OF
war with Spain, and because Of the
Spanish uprising in Mexico against the
United States. Strange this paper does
not seek comfort in contemplation OF
the possible treachery of General Fitz-
hugh Lee. an incident not less improb'
able
The herald., 1898-04-05

An exclusive dispatch to partisan
Republican newspaper says: 1.-THE army
and navy are all ready for peace II
Spain yields, for war if she will not. The
president alone is unprepared." A
president who is prepared for neither
peace nor war is truly in a pitiable
condition of indecsion.
The herald., 1898-04-05
al law and bring it within the comprehen
sion of laymen.

Charles Edleman Of Orange writes to The
Herald under date of March 23d that he
begs leave to announce to his friends in
Los Angeles that he will again submit his
name to the Democratic state convention
as a candidate for the nomination for state
treasurer In the state convention of 1884
Mr.. Edleman was defeated for the nomina-
ton by Mr.. Castro. Mr.. Edleman is a
member of the state central committee and
chairman of the Seventh congressional dis
tr.ct. SCRUTATOR.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The same dispatch that tells us that
Americans in Havana apprehend M
danger to themselves notes the doubling
of the guard about the American con-
sulate. Blanco doubtless better under
stands the temper Of the volunteers and
the rabble than they do.
The herald., 1898-04-05

Walter Sanger Pullman, disinherited
by his late father and ostracised in his
new marriage relations by the family,
yesterday announced his determination
of quietly settling upon ranch in Colo
RADIO and engaging in the business of
stock raising. He processes to be quite
weary Of raising other things.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The Cuban patriots, unless betrayed
by their chieftains, are not likely to
prior to an authoritative declaration
of their independence. The prize is too
nearly won to show signs of weakness
now,
The herald., 1898-04-05

Reports regarding the movements OF
the pope are very conflicting. But it is
reasonable to suppose that he is exert
ing himself in certain directions tc
bring about a peaceful solution, con-
Predictions to the contrary notwith-
matist himself, and it is not likely tina,
he is disclosing his plans to the news
papers,
The herald., 1898-04-05
BLASTS FROM THE RAMS HORN

Don't waste today's strength fighting to-
morrows battles.
Wrongs never grow strong enough to
right themselves
When a man begins to suspect that he Is
fool, 1t will not be long before he knows 1t.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Los ANGELES IzERAID TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL ), 1898

content until p. m. other people could
join the maskers II they pleased. but 1t
was more enjoyable to sit in window
and watch the maskers have fun with
the other people.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The reconcentrados are still being fed
by contributions from the United States.
The promise of help from Spain is like
all other Spanish promises. 1t is
breathed to the ear only to be broken to
the hope.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Original Sources

Mrs. De Style-Dear me! What lot OF
society news you've got hold of-even to .
full description of Miss Tiptops rar!A
trousseau! Where did you hear 1t all?
Miss De Style-At the symphony con-
cert-New York Weekly.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The president is reported to be still
hopeful that Spain will give up the
fight" What fight? UP to this moment
the disposition of the president to put
up fight has not been much in evil
6appa
The herald., 1898-04-05
Patriotic Abstinence

'-Spifflns thinks that he Is observing Lent
in a patriotic manner" remarked Mr.. Man
chester to Mr.. Birmingham.
what is Spiffins doing?'
"He refuses to eat Spanish mackerel for
breakfast. ''-Pittsburg Chronicle Tele-
graph.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The report of the arrival of the torpedo
fleet at Porto Rico as we'll as the con-
|tradiction of it, originated at Madrid.
All news from that source should now be
heavily discounted.
The herald., 1898-04-05

On the Democratic side facts are scarce.
Jno. F. Humphreys is the only one who has
thus far announced himself as candidate
to succeed Barlow. Barlow, It Is UNDER
stood is candidate for denomination. The
friends of George Patton have not as yet
been able to obtain from him his consent
to stand for the nomination. According
to hearsay, L. ]. Rose will not be candi-
date. Mayor Snyder. 1t is said. may be a
candidate.
The herald., 1898-04-05

Senator Perkins made the declara-
ton, during yesterdays session of the
upper house, that the blowing up Of the
Maine was an act Of war, and that the
nations of the earth so understood it.
The herald., 1898-04-05

Another congressional explosion may
Reed, however, seems to have minimized
the danger of it by his recent reconcen-
tradO order.
The herald., 1898-04-05

W.T., Williams. another Of Donnelrs dep
uties, has not as yet announced himself as
a candidate and this is the reason the wise
men are puzzled. Williams has never been
backward in asking for what he wants and
many are much surprised that he has
thus far asked for nothing. They mistrust
he has something up his sleeve for future
use. Williams has announced that he Is
going to the front in the Cuban war. No
body has taken this threat seriously. War
is not yet an assured fact. and Williams,
after all, may not go, and If he does not
go to Cuba, or to war, he may come to the
front at the Republican convention, where
he is generally very much in evidence. 1t
would relieve the political situation very
much If Williams would at once announce
his intentions, or start for Cuba before the
war opens.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Getting Steam Cheaply

A notable event in municipal engineering
is the operation Of an electric light plant
at Shoreditch, London, in which the steam
is generated by the combustion Of city re-
fuse,
The herald., 1898-04-05

1t is singular how one move on the check
er board of politics changes the whole
game. With the major out of the way his
two deputies, Holton and McComas, imme-
diately and simultaneously shove them
selves from their respective corners and
are now waiting developments. 1t is said
their moves are the same old play. Nedth-
err Of them has any hopes of securing the
nomination for district attorney, but they
both expect deputyships as an inducement
for their early retirement
The herald., 1898-04-05
The One

When a man tells you that he Is one Of q
thousand, he means that he is the Il" and
that all the rest are ciphers.-somervills
Mass, journal.
The herald., 1898-04-05

There is no doubt the ultimatum is n
tangible entity, although there is just
now some well grounded apprehension
as to its origin. The wires were doubt
less crossed. 1t seems to have emanated
The herald., 1898-04-05

The stock market may fiuctuate now and
then. as the war scare gradually grows to-
wards reality, but the stock Of candida
increases uniformly and regularly. war or
no war.
The herald., 1898-04-05
Spread Of the Patriotic Spirit

''How do you pronounce Don QuixoteT :"
"Don Quicks.oat; not Don Keehotay, II
you have a spark Of American blood in
your veinsg'-Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The menace Of war is Mr.. Huntingdon
opportunity. He is counting upon the
war pressure upon congress to sidetrach
the San Pedro harbor appropriation.
The herald., 1898-04-05

Havana harbor, it Is now said, has been
completely mined during the past week.
1t has for long time seemed to us to
be pretty effectually loaded.
The herald., 1898-04-05

On the Democratic side there are but two
candidates thus far for the nomination for
district attorney. I. B. Dockwefler and
Frank James, both of this city. ]. N. Phil
lips, Silver Republican,. is also candidate
and hopes to secure the union nomina ton
The herald., 1898-04-05

The announcement that Maj. ]. A. Don
nell had withdrawn from the race for dis
triot attorney provoked some people t.
award to him great political sagacity. Blu
no sooner had this announcement beer
made than second came forth that thu
major is a full-fiedged candidate for con
gress from the sixth district. And now
some people are saying that the major ha.
jumped out of the tinto the frying pan.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The congressional situation to date on
the Republican side has resolved itself into
a choice between McLachlan and Mai
Donnell, Waters having Withdrawn.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The senatorial situation remains I'm
changed. Senator White, so far as known
has not changed or modified his publ
declaration not to be a candidate to sue
coed himself Gov. Budd will undoubted
aspire 10 succeed Senator White. Youn
Grant has been dropped from public prin
State Senator Bulla Is trying to solve tn
problem Of H. T. Cages gubernatorial kite
The herald., 1898-04-05

The Democrats of Los Angeles county
should remember that one of the most i'm
portant matters to come before the next
county convention will be the election OF
chairman of the county central committee
This chairman, with the assistance of his
executive committee, has complete charge
and management Of the campaign. The
Importance of selecting the right man for
this place should not be lost sight Of in the
struggle for places upon the ticket.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The primary law is no more. The SUI
preme court has declared 1t unconstitu-
tional on the ground that 1t contravened
the constitution. The act embraced too
many and various separate and distinct
subjects of legislation.
1t is about time that the state established
a bureau to instruct legislators in the rudl-
ments of constitutional law. Every school,
boy ought to know that under our consti-
tuition an act of the legislature to be con-
stitutional must embrace but one subject
of legislation.
On the whole, 1t Is well that the act has
been thus summarily disposed Of No law
yer, and certainly no layman, could with
any certainty discover head or tail to this
hotch-potch of a law. The provisions of
different sections were inconsistent and
contradictory and it Is questionable II. in
the very nature Of things. any nomination
could have been made that would not have
been doubtful of its legality.
The law, however. in the one main fea-
ture OF regulating the voting at primaries.
Is in the right direction and 1t is hoped that
with the present decision Of the supreme
court before them our legislators may be
able to simplify the present unconstttution-
The herald., 1898-04-05

The report Of the Democratic committee,
composed of Abbot Kinney, D. Neuhart
and M. w. Conkling, touching needed re-
forms in county and state affairs, has been
favorably quoted throughout the state.
Their report was adopted at the recent
meeting of the Democratic central commit
tee in this city. Copies can be obtained
from the secretary of the committee.
The herald., 1898-04-05

The Silver Republican club of this city
keeps open doors to ALL Charles O'Neill
the very efficient secretary and manager OF
the clubhouse, is one of the most genial o.
gentlemen and is always pleased with a
visit from the faithful. The club Is spe
cially arranged for the convenience of i.s
members and visitors who are welcome a
all times.