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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26
THE FINDING OF THE COURT.

The naval court of inquiry reports that
the Maine was destroyed by an explosion
from the outside, but does not fix the re-
sponsibility for the act 1t finds there were
two explosions, the first and external one
causing one of the smaller magazines inside
the ship to explode, thus completing the de-
struction. Logically and legally the outside
was the prime cause of the disaster The
court did not definitely ascertain the imme-
date cause or exact nature of the outside
explosion, but the testimony goes to show
tLat it was floating submarine mine. 1t
was possible for the court to decide beyond
a doubt that the ship was blown up from
the outside, but in the nature of things it
was next to impossible for it to decide ex-
actly in what manner the explosion was ac-
complished, or by whom it was engineered
end managed. In the absence of positive
evidence on these points the court could not
make definite and positive finding, but it's
opinion may be inferred from the testi-
mony.
On this state of facts the Journal has to
say. it is the duty of the government and
people of the United States to stand
squarely and immovably on the report of
the court 1t is our court, composed of
men of the highest intelligence, honor and
courage, fully equipped for such an investi-
CATION and with every facility and induce
ment for ascertaining and reporting the
truth. 1t has made thorough investiga-
ton, and it's report is conclusive of the
facts. Come peace or war. we must stand
by it against all differing opinions or at
tacks from whatever quarter.
The report shows conclusively that the
Maine, friendly ship lying at anchor in
a presumably friendly harbor was blown
up from the outside by a floating submarine
mine. This was a hostile act, done with
hostile intent and with powerful engine of
war. Submarine mines or torpedoes are
manufactured only for governments and for
war purposes only. No railroad, no corr
poration or other organization in Cuba
could be in possession of one of these en-
gines of war. No individual would be at all
likely to own or could possibly handle one
of them 1t could only have been the prop
erty Of the Spanish government and oper-
ated by persons trained to the work. The
submarine mine or torpedo which destroyed
the Maine was manufactured for precisely
such purpose, it was in Havana to be used
for such a purpose and it was operated by
some person or persons acquainted with its
destructive power. Whether these persons
were Spanish officials, ex-officials, soldiers
or civilians, they were Spaniards. On this
willie a r.
ton of the administration with anxiety.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26
THE SPANISH TORPEDO FLorrLLA.

The sailing of the Spanish torpedo fotilla
for Porto Rico is a very important move
ment and full of interesting possibilities.
The Journal has already expressed the opin-
ion that it cannot fairly be construed as an
openly hostile movement because the
ocean is the worlds highway and Porto
Rico is a Spanish possession, yet it has
every appearance of a challenge, if not
menace to the United States. Nations some
times send fleets CO war Ships on a cruise
of practice or other harmless errands, but
this expedition is not of that sort. No such
fleet as this has ever been in American
waters and no considerable fleet of war
ships of any kind since the war of 1912. 1t
would be absurd to claim that this Spanish
torpedo squadron is coming to Porto Rico
on practicng or pleasure trip, and, under
the circumstances. it must be regarded
either as menace to the United States or
ostentatious notice by Spain that she is pre-
pared for any emergency. 1t is a significant
fact that this demonstration is on the very
line in which the United States is weakest
that of torpedo boats and torpedo boat de-
stroyers. Our navy, a whole, is much
stronger than that of Spain. but in the par
ticular item OF torpedo boats she outclasses
us. They are dangerous craft, and, in the
event of war. might do immense damage to
our great battle ships. II is a nice question
in international ethics whether the sending
of such fleet under the circumstances
should not be construed as an unfriendly
act. Among individuals man does not per-
NIT a known enemy TO get the drop on
him. or to come near enough TO deliver a
blow He warns him off or meets him half
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

1t was more than three hundred years
ago, in 1883, that Spanish fleet. dubbed by
chem the invincible armada, set out to in
wade and conquer England 1t was to be a
rIous duty, in which Spain has always been
foremost AS Senator Thurston said "She
has set up more crosses, in more lands, be-
meath more skies, and under them has
butchered more people. than all other ma
lions combined" The invincible armada
was indeed a formidable force for that day.
as Spain was formidable power. The ma
val force of England was very inferior. and
the announcement of the sailing of the ar
mazda spread terror and CONSERVATION
throughout the islands. Things have
changed since then. But the English
made a gallant and successful defense. cap
turing some of the Spanish ships and driv-
ang the rest off to sea, where the invincible
armada was completely broken up by a
storm. The Spanish armada now steaming
towards American waters viii be disposed
of, II necessary. without the aid Of a
storm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

laticns with Cuba, should have invited their
cooperation, for the reason that the cause
of the country is much stronger when it is
known that line of foreign policy involv-
ing war is not a party measure-that is, a
measure favored by the party of the admin
istration ard opposed by the party in oppo-
stion. When it is known that the Pres
ident is backed by the American people, his
action will have much greater influence
abroad than it would if influential party
OF posed both his policy AMI his methods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26
sr,i, in n Hybrid Convention.

PORTLAND Ore. March 25.-The con-
ference committees of the Populist. Demo-
cratic and Free-slver Republican state
committees agreed upon a platform to-day,
ard it was adopted in each of their CEN
ventions. When the vote on the adoption
ulist convention twenty mddle-of- the-road
delegates left the hall The platform de-
nrnds the free and unrestricted coinage of
silver and gold at the ratio of 16 TO 1. with
out waiting for the consent of foreign ma
tiers opposes gov eminent by injunction
and condemns as dangerous the packing of
the Supreme Court of the United States
with corporation lawyers. It demands the
initiative and referendum The conference
committee on distribution of officers was
appointed by the conventions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

Although the main points in the finding of
the naval court of inquiry are known, the
full report will be awaited with great anx-
iety. This report will form an important
chapter in current history, and the accom-
panying testimony will disclose the facts ON
which the conclusions Of the court are
based, besides justifying others which the
court could not draw but which the Amer
lean people will make for themselves. For
this important news in its entirety the peo-
pie of Indiana will look to the Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

In calling preminent Democrats in the
senate and House to confer with him the
President is pursuing a line of action which
mist be generally approved. Action or
legislation affecting a policy which
must tend to war is a matter in
which the whole country is inter-
ested regardless Of parties. With here
and there an exception the Democrats in
Congress have shown a purpose to sustain
the President In any line of action designed
to uphold the honor Of the Nation. Under
such conditions the President could do no
less than to take the leaders of the opposi-
ton into his confidence and explain TO them
IFS general plans and ask their opinion and
their support. Even If the opposition had
rot shown a friendly disposition, the Pres
ldent, in such matter as chat Of our re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

It is said that if the United States demand
indemnity of Spain for the destruction of
the Maine the bankers of the world will pay
1t if paying win avert war. This may be
true, and it may not, but it may be as
stunned that the United States would not
settle on such terms. BESIDES, the destruc-
ton OF the Maine is simply an incident in
the Spanish affair
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

Intervention in Cuba by the United States
IS in the air. 1t does not matter much on
vided it be done in positive, determined
way, it will be equally effective. The HUI
manitarian ground. that is the relief of the
starving Cubans, is a very defensible one
and would compel Spain to back down or go
20 war
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

The man who complains that he could
have made up his mind in the present crisis
more quickly than did Mr.. Mckinley has his
answer III the statement of the fact we'll
known among tailors and dressmakers that
the smaller the piece of goods the less time
it takes to make it UP.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

Now that there is $35O,OOO of unsupported
cash at the disposal of the Council incident
to the transfer of the park loan to the gerl-
eral fund, one should not be surprised to
note attempts to make use of it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

The outraged Kentuckians did just what
they were expected to do at the water
christening of the battle ship. Just to think
of it-with water! The loyal sons of the
dark and bloody ground have the satisfac-
ton of Rowing that thanks to their infor-
NAL christening that was not on the pro-
gramme, the dear old States namesake
smelled as strongly of good old Bourbon as
the most aristocratic of the natives of the
beloved bluegrass State.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

The Journal does not believe that the
present Cabinet of Spain nor General
Blanco had any hand in the destruction of
the Maine or knowledge of the submarine
milne by which it was accomplished. AS to
the Weylerites-that is another question
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

way. Perhaps this would not be admissible
between nations not actually at war, but in
the present case the provocation is great.
Certain it is that if the United States is not
justified in warning this Spanish fleet to
keep out of American waters it should at
least take such measures of naval espion-
age as will show the Spanish that they are
regarded as suspects bent upon mischief.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26
His Choice.

The Elderly Colonel-It seems so ungal-
liant to say so, but women's fashions were
much more charming when 1 was a young
man.
The Flippant Girl can readily believe
you, colonel. Those were the days when
the women wore their hair in corkscrews
We're they not?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

Mr.. Debs recently announced that there
few years hence, and that would have no
consumers. He had reference to his Social
Democracy, which has not yet materlalized.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

Mr. Tom Watson refuses to be the Popu-
list candidate for Governor in Georgia,
chiefly because he would be counted out if
he received large majority of the votes.
Mr.. Watson speaks from experience.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26
The Ruling Passion.

your husbands temperature" said the
physician, lis alarmingly high-lO5"
Couldn't you make it an even hundred?"
asked the patient, overhearing the doctors
statement
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


Newsboy-Extra, mister? Extry?
Second Newsboy-Aw, don't you buy his
papers, mister; dey're more'n tree min
utes old!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

1t is safe to predict that in case of a
war between this country and Spain no
other nation would take chances on the ac-
emulation OF disgrace that would come as
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

6ianapolis Council at the Navy Department
will not attract so much attention as that
of the report of the Maine board OF In
uuiry.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

Watts-The main duty Of the American
citizen right nowAis to keep cool.
Potts-That's what think. If war breaks
out 1 am going to British Columbia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

Word comes from Oregon that the Popu-
lists in that State refuse to accept the flu
sion scheme which Mr. Towne, formerly of
Minnesota. took to them
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

The submarine mine which destroyed the
Maine was not an improvised affair. 1t was
probably placed in position during the re-
gime of the infamous Weyler.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

The only flying that the flying squadron
of the United States will do will be from
one post of duty to another or liz pursuit Of
an enemy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26
Alleged Rohnern AcauitteA.

DEADWOOD, s. d.. March 25-The jury
before which the Belefourche bank robbers
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

It is said that Captain General Blanco be-
trays an anxiety to go home. The Spanish
army, half starved and useless. would like
TO go with him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

Tt is TO be hoped the present crisis will
not end with the Spanish flag flying in
Cuba. 1t is time for Spain to get out of the
western hemisphere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

Increase This Week for the Entire
Country but 22.4 Per Cent.

NEW YORK. March 25.-The following
table, compiled by Bradstreet, shows the
bank clearings at eighty-seven cities for the
week ended March "a. with the percentage
OF increase and decrease, as compared with
the corresponding week last year.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-26

bushels this week year ago. 1.T27 GOO BUSH
els IN .1SoI and S72 900 bushels in 1885.
Business failures in the United States this
week are 2l5. against 233 last week. POI in
this week u year ago, 276 in 1886 and 232 in
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oh where is the rose that blossomed
In the summer air SO free?
Somewhere, / wis, though / know not,
Between two dollars and three.
Detroit Journal.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-09-24

The man who always counts on
his friends seldom figures in their
calculations.
1t isn't always girls plain face
that keeps her from marrying
sometimes it's her wisdom.
More people are willing to help
bury dead man than there are to
lend dollar to living one.
Before marriage a man promises
to his wife nothing; after marriage
that is about all the poor woman
gets.
The average small boy loses faith
in his mothers veracity when she
says it hurts her more to whip him
taaE i: hurts him. Chicago News.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-09-24
Pointed Paragraphs.

Two hearts are better than one
If they're trumps.
When a man is brainless, there S
always room at the top.
A fertile Imagination often pro-
duces crop of rank thoughts.
1t takes wise man to pick a fool
whose money he can spend.
Whenever two women begin to
talk things over they are sure to
overtalk.
It's wise man who doesh t LEI
his wife know the full size of his in.
come.
After man begins to take wills.
key for medicinal purposes he is al
ways s.cA.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-09-24
SO, S44.74 1884. "a
CERTIFICATE.
STATE OF MICHIGAN, :
County of Baraga, :

cG STATE o Of R Mlcm10As' IS.
Hereby Certify That have above given correct financial report
the Board Education of the school district of the Township OF
Baraga the school preceding the
first Monday in September 1898
Signed, MARTIN VoETscH, Clerk.
Approved ]. G. TURNER President
LAnse, Mich. September 10th, 1893.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-09-24

G. Hebard & Son, 10 mo. rent Pequaming
school building at so. ..... 49,. .......
Janitor, Pequaming, 1Omo. services at SO
Geo. Selden, 10 mo- service janitor at 81
Janitor, Nestoria, 10 mo. services at 81
L. Columbus, mo. services janitor at 81 .
H. Stenbach, 10 mo- services janitor at $50
Balance in library fund. Observation-Disclosures.
Balance in school fund Observation-Disclosures.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1898-09-24
ANNUAL REPORT
or of LAne for TIE Year
Ending September 9th, 1898.
RECEIPTS.

Sept. 6, 1897, Cash on hand
District taxes for 1897.
Delinquent taxes ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Primary school interest apportionment.
Library apportionment.. ..............
New-York tribune., 1898-01-23

come them to his court and that under the cir
cumstauccs it would be preferable that they
should not even come to Russia incOGnito, IN
view Of which he had instructed his Ambassa-
cor to refuse that visa" to their passports Win
out which no foreigner. titled or untitled. can
cross the frontiers Of the MuscOvite Empire
How we'll advised was Alexander III may lie
gathered from the fact that. in spite of these
solemn assurances On the strength OF Which
the Prince Of Monaco received social recognition
as Il sovereign at the various courts Of Europe. he
fas lust renewed the lease to the Casino Com
pany for another half-ccntury. under terms so
cXoriiitant as To render him more than ever
before the principal partner in the concern IhN
other chief owners are Edmond Blanc son Q,
the founder Of the establishment, and his two
brothers. law the one Constantine. Prince
RadZiWill and the other the soidisant Prince,
Roland Bcnaparte son Of the Partisan plumbers
daughter Jeanne Ru!lliD and Of Prince Peter
Bonaparte. the black sheep Of his house. whose
shooting Of the journalist Victor Noir In his
own drawing room at Paris, In the beginning OF
New-York tribune., 1898-01-23

any agitation organized for the purpose Of sup
pressing gambling institutions where the play
Is perfectly straight and square.
THE PRINCE OF MONACOS ASPIRATIONS
BY degrees the agitation died out. Its pro-
moters had achieved their private ends. name
ly. Introduction TO royalty notoriety, and.
in sCmc cases. the concession of foreign orders
and decorations. and they consequently let the
thing drop. The work was taken up however,
in a different manner and this time by the
various courts. The Prince of Monaco. having
married the widowed Duchesse de- lsichclicu. who
was born at New ORLEANS as tie daughter of
the Franco American banker lIeine and is the
only Amercan-born girl sharing a sovcreign's
throne in Europe. became mbued with social
aspira lions. In fact he and his consort mani
Tested a yearning desire to be received by the
various sovereign houses of Europe foot
ing of equality and with the honors due to the
ArCinted of the Lord. They were, however. given
to understand that this could rot be dreamed
OF for one instant, 50 long as the Prince derived
New-York tribune., 1898-01-23

vent OF society. and especially o, the feminine
portion OF it, on "'Change." the code OF ethics
has undergone amendment. and the line be
tween commercial debts and debts of honor has
disappeared. If it is permissible to gamble in
stocks on parole without means Of paying ones
differences, it is equally allowable to gamble at
cards with the intention Of raking in all ones
winnings. but with the assurance Of being un-
able to pay ones losses. If honor is left intact
in the one instance, it is argued that it cannot
suffer in the other and thus it has come to pass
that play like horseracing. is becoming more
Of business transaction OF a doubtful char
acter than the sport of gentlemen. and that peO-
pie fond of that particular form of excitement
prefer play in public gambling establishments.
such at the casinos of Monte Carlo Ostend,
Spa. Aix-les Bains. etc. feeling assured that
there. at any rate, none Of their fellow w-players
can take undue advantage of their confidence.
That may to explain the increasing
vogue of the public gambling hells of the Old
World.
Between the years 1870 and 1890 the news
New-York tribune., 1898-01-23

the principal portion Of his revenues from pun"
lie gambling tables. and 50 long as ms clNl
list was made up 50 to speak. of six roulette
tables and four tables of trcnte ct quarante
To this the Prince responded that no one could
be m, re- ashamed than himself of the presence
Of the Casino in his domnions. but that he had
no alternative. being bound hard and fast by
the agreements made by his father and prede-
ccssor with the late NJ. Blanc. the founder OF
the gambling establishment at Monte Carlo
He added that thanks to the wealth Of his
wife and 10 his own large fortune. he did not
need the annuity paid into his treasury by tn"
Casino Company and that he was using II To
develop the resources of his people and IN
philanthropic enterprises. Moreover he gave
the most solemn assurances that the lease
should under no circumstances he renewed
It was on the strength Of these promises that
Queen Victoria consented 10 receive his VII"
and himself with sovereign honors at the Court
of ST James other Continental mOnarchs. such
az the Empcrors OF Germany and Austria. tn"
Kings ol Sweden Portugal. Belgium and Wur-
tcmbcrg as we'll as the Queen Regents of spain
and Holland following suit. There was but on"
r,I.r in Europe who refused to have anything
whatsoever to do with him and who showed
the cold shoulder: that was the late car. ON
l,arnine that the Prince and Princess Of Monaco
proposed paying a visit to ST Petersburg hc
caused them to be Informed hy his Amhassa-
dor in Paris. and that too. in tn" most curt
manner possible. that he dad not desire 10 wei