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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11
nrov,siou know that prudent and safe Presi

provision know that prudent uuu o"ie
dent will control affairs until the country u
prepared for any responsibility that his action
may involve 1t would be extremely ques-
tionable patriotism for any member or congress-
however opposed to Intervention in CUBA 10
refuse needful provision in case OF injury u!
excited Spanlards. 1t is not PATRIOTISM az ai''
but something very different, to indulge III
u,terances for the purpose Of private advan-
tace. while refusing to Government anything
that may be needed to meet possible emergen-
cies with honor.
Therefore, If gentlemen at washington 90
not wish to he classed as persons VINO pro-
woke trouble though refusing TO prepare for II,
they will do well to stop all talk that may irri-
tate and all resolutions which mean nothing
until ADEQUATE resources have been provided
and instead to make provision at once for emer-
pencies that may arise Place the President In
snch A position that, II diplomatic Information
renders II wise. he can NJ any instant expend
whatever money may be necessary 10 prepare
for any difficulty Invest him with power TO
make. without public announcement, when Is
announcement Of needs TO other nations, such
npaeements for men and munitions ships ana
drydocks as the situation requires. Empower
him also. In case Of any emergency arising, 10
raise at once any needful funds. Having done
these things, and not until they have been
done. they can talk with an Idea that some
body will believe they mean something
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

that such an arrangement Is cordially favored
by some Of the foremost military authorities
nc tn in the Army and in the Washington Gov
crnment. and that report In favor OF 1t may
presently be made to Congress. II II shall sue
ceed, not only the people or this Immaculate
vicinage, but lovers Of beauty and OF the won
ders OF Nature all over the world VIII be pro-
foundly gratihed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

urinary reform, or follow up the municipal
partisanshlp which gave this city to Tammahy
with a further reputation of the party prih-
ciple of local non-partlsanship such rs IS EN-
bodied I'm Assembyman Nixon's scheme 10
abolish town meetings and elect constaDies
along with Assemblymen. But the bosses 90
not seem to realize it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

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against failure TO receiTe The Tribune,
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11
NOTES or THE STAGE.

An attractive programme was presented AZ w
Fifth Avenue Theatre yesterday afternoon Tor '"'
benefit OF the poor orphans and destitute ch.ldre.
in charge Of the Missionary Sisters OF the saerea
Heart OF Jesus The proceeds amounted 10 soS Ss
& 300 Augustus Pitou was the manager OF 'h'
benefit
Wednesday and Friday evenings OF next week WIZ
he .pecial nights at the Broadway Theatre Fof
Wednesday evening Company A. 7th Regiment. has
secured seats. and will attend In body TO w''he
The Highwayman" Friday evening Will be so',
night II will be the night following the annus,,,
meeting OF the United Golf Associate which VIII
be held at Delmon!c"c.
Tho Banda Rosa will give . matinee concert To-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11
Five days Imprisonment and 1000 francs fine
for NJ Rochefort. For this, much thanks

With 3.43s, 500 inhabitants. New-York Is the
second city In the world by large majority
over her nearest rival, and is not so far from
first place but that she may reach 1t within the
time OF some people now living She stands
now almost exactly midway between London
and Paris, and is growing more rapidly than
either Of them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

The Firms possess fshy name and attributes
hitherto more or less obscure. but the fact that
they are importing twenty-five American loco
motives as a part Of the equipment OF the Fin
land railway system shows that they are wax
ing up a., practising the goose step preparatory
to falling into line in the march Of the worlds
advancement. 1t is creditable to the waxing
enterprise Of that remote. unfriended. solitary
but not entirely slow region that 1t knows
where to find the best railway material and Is
not willing to lag behind stiN more distant
countries like Corea and Manchura, where in no
long time the whistle Of the American locomo-
tive will be louder In the land than its many
gongs and trumpet forth q much higher note Of
progress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

Tho Banda Rosa will give matinee concert '"
morrow at the Harlem Casino
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

Normal School Bill No. comes from Brook
Ign. Lyons wanted only 100000 Brewster
was content with $4,000 for starter, but Mr.
Griggs says he must have 100000 to turn out
teachers In Brooklyn. where there are already
more teachers than schools
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

The rescue o. the Palisades from impending
destruction has not yet been effected. That is
n fact 10 be borne IN mind. Various projects
are afoot for such rescue. and 1t Is earnestly to
be hoped some OF them will speedily be
successful Probably the most hopeful is the
plan OF making a military reservation. or prac-
tically a National park. OF the wondrous cliffs.
their footlands and summit It In understood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

And besides a low politician. who desires to
leave a door open 10 me.
This part OF Sefor de Lome's letter referring
to the President would seem to have in II a
grain Of the truth But the door In question
was the back one. and the undignifed haste Of
De Lomes exit through It leads to the suspicion
that he was materially aided by foot inclosed
in a square toed shoe and attached to a muscu-
lar and Justly aroused leg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

Turkey backed by Germany and Austria
Hungary will not have Prince George OF Greece
for Governor OF Crete. Very well. Now let
Turkey pay the S126 100000 still due. and over
due, to Russia on account OF the war indemnity.
II she does not or cannot Russia will have the
right TO collect IT, And II is not a far cry from
the Black Sea to the Golden Horn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

China would not could not accept a loar
from Great Britain at par and per cent inter
est And now Germany offers one at per cen
discount and q per cent interest. Isn't tina
something like adding insult to injury?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-11

Bosses may come and bosses may go. but
phegmatc old Uncle Paul" goes on forever.
For the fourth time he has had himself elected
President OF the South African Republic. the
other candidates being nowhere In the race.
For Ave years more therefore. he will conduct
business at the old stand. equally ready to
"wallop niggers' and to take pot-shots at hated
Englshmen wringing reluctant millions from
the Rand god-miners and casting vanly covet-
Gus glances at Delagoa Bay. Amid all the princi-
palities and powers Of earth he is the most
picturesque figure. and could Ill be spared from
the Diplomatic panorama
The age-herald., 1898-04-22
DON'T,

From the Chicago News.
 Don't expect to succeed in life from seed less oranges
 Don't think every solid man you meet Is ahard character.
 Don't let your neighbor know the full ex- tent of your ignorance.
 Don't think that ghosts make the most desirable window shades.
 Don't think because girl chews gum that she Is wax figure.
 Don't believe every thing you hear about people. There are always others.
 Don't expect to see many women elected to office when women vote.
 Don't waste any time with bulldog if you are looking for a soft snap.
 Don't worry about what others think of you; it's what they say that counts.
 Don't think because streamlet is a ht- the stream that hamlet is little ham. Don't forget that when you confide in a married woman you are probably confiding in her husband also.
The age-herald., 1898-04-22
No Fiuht in Spain.

Whatever fighting Spain would in de- fense do at home, or whatever she may accomplish in scattering way at sea, it is plain she does not intend to fight in American waters. When the yizcaya and the Almirante Oquendo sailed away from Havana and Porto Rico. both Cuba and Porto Rico were practically abandoned to this country
 True. there are 750eO soldiers, more or less in Cuba, but soldiers need rations as much as modern warship needs coal. Between the United States fleet and the British colonial office, Spain will soon lack Jamaica declaring coal contraband of war that is, 1t is an article that neutral nations must not in accordance with the laws of war furnish to belligerents. Beyond what would enable ship to reach the nearest friendly port, coal is not hereafter to be sold to either Spain or the United States A blockade of Cuban and Porto Rican ports therefore cuts off Spains supplies of food for her soldiers and of coal for her ships. 'She cannot fight on this side of the sea without these essential articles So she has withdrawn her two valuable ships, and practically thrown up the sponge, on this side Of the sea.
 But what of her 75,0oO soldiers, more or less, in Cuba? She really seems to be glad of the Cuban war, by abandoning these men to the mercy of the insurgents and of the United States. They may. after a blockade has become effectual, show some fight, but it will not be serious, and it is indeed a question whether men should be landed in Cuba to simply hasten the in evitable. The climate of Cuba at this sea- son of the year is more to be dreaded than the Spaniards.
 All fears concerning the struggle are baseless. There is no fighting power left in poor old Spain-that is, power to fight a country of seventy-five millions of people, three thousand miles from base of sup plies. No country could successfully do this, not even England, and certainly Spain can not, and she has done the next best thing-she is saving all she has here that is valuable to her. The sailing of the Vizcaya and Oquendo will bear no other construction. Cuba and Porto Rico are to- day practically abandoned.
The age-herald., 1898-04-22
The Spanish Debt

At length the public have the figures of the Spanish debt from a source that is as good as official, even if they are not em- braced in an official document. These fig ures were compiled by MT. M L. Muhle- man, deputy assistant treasurer of the sent the debt of Spain as it stood at the opening of the present year. In dollars the debt is $ 100 900 900, as against $1 0S 900 of net debt in this country. The Spanish debt is just about s1Oo per capita; the United States debt is less than $15 per capita The debt charges of Spain absorb two-thlrds of its income.
 The Spanish-Cuban debt, included in the foregoing figures, foots up s449, SO,OO0, and the interest charges on account of 1t are nearly s44, ,OOO ,oO0. There is also floating in- debtedness of Cuban origin. for which Spain is responsible, that is said to exceed s7O,0OO,- 900. The first Spanish-Cuban loan was plac- ed in 1886, becoming lien upon Cuban suc- toms and on all other revenues of the island Spain being guarantor or the loan. HIS loan is in amount SPA 4.Ooo. 900. The Cortes s- sued a like loan with like security in 1890 for $175 ,OOO 0O0. The latter was issued to take up the former, but the later issue of bonds was finally used in fighting the rebellion, which broke out in 1895. A new Cuban loan of $16O, ,OOO, 900 was afterwards resorted to. The last named bonds were guaranteed by a len on Spain's own revenues. This loan was hoated through the Bank of Spain at heavy discounts.-~
 These facts go to show that Spain is not in condition to fight a country of im- mense wealth, like the United States, and they also show that she has loaded Cuba with obligations far beyond her resources. The Cuban revenues have never met the loans of 1886 and 1890, saying nothing about the still later loan that Spain expected to saddle upon the unfortunate island.
The age-herald., 1898-04-22
The State Ticket,

The democratic state convention com- pleted it's ticket yesterday, harmony and good feeling prevailing to the time of ad- iournment. Governor Johnston was re- nominated by exclamation, and Associate Justice Thomas N. Mcclellan was in like manner nominated for chief justice of the supreme court. By exclamation also. Jonathan Haralson, of Dallas county, John R Tyson, of Montgomery county, Henry J.. Sharpe, of Jefferson county and James R.. Dowdell, of Chambers county, were made the nominees of the party for associate justices. The five nominees are each and all men of excellent ability and legal learn ing, and the state will gain in them bench that will command respect far and near.
 Auditor White and Treasurer Ellis were each accorded renomination by acclama- tion--a just tribute to faithful services and an acceptable discharge of their trusts in the last two years.
 Robert P. McDavld, of Montgomery, was nominated for secretary of state in the third ballot and Charles G. Brown, of Bir- mingham was nominated for attorney-gen- eral, only one ballot being necessary.
 Both of these nominees are well known throughout the state, and their names gill
The age-herald., 1898-04-22

example. No country is more rent by bitter dissensions than Spain. The monarchical party is split Into two divisions, Carlists and the supporters of the present dynasty, who have more than once been in open warfare with each other; and there are in addition republicans. socialists and nihil- ists. But they have decided to sink these differences for the present in consideration of the danger to Spain, and the necessity that there should be union among all fac- tions in defense of their country. Don Car los, the claimant to the throne, has promis- ed that as long as the queen regent upholds the dignity and honor of Spain he will do nothing to interfere with her efforts, but will, on the contrary, assist her in every way possible. Don Carlos has become a pa- triot. has sunk all past differences and all hostility to the existing government. We hope that the people of the United States will show the same spirit of union and that there will be no Americans less patriotic than Don Carlos.
 In the event of war there must be no cop perheads at home ,antagonizing the efforts of the country, trying to divide it and bring 1t failure in the struggle. The American people are naturally pariotic, and all must work periodically together to win a glo- rious victory and bring an early and honor able peace.
The age-herald., 1898-04-22
April is Uncle Sam's fighting month.
Coal Is King.

Edward Atkinson in the Century.
 The Bessemer process of making steel has created a revolution in the railway service almost equal to that which ensued from the invention of the locomotive engine. This process was long held by Great Britain. re- sulting in an excess of production above that of all other countries That first place is now lost, first on account of the approxi- mate exhaustion of the ores near Bilbao, in Spain, which are the only ores near Brit ish furnaces suitable for this product; and, second, on account of the rapidly increasing cost of mining the types of bituminous coals which can be converted into coke. The English mines now being worked at a depth of over two thousand feet, the coal lying in horizontal veins from two to three feet thick, where the work must be done at temperature exceeding 100 degrgees F. On the other hand, the rapid development of high grade ores, suitable for the produc- tion of Bessemer metal, and the opening of very expensive mines of the best coking coal lying in region above the necessity of drainage. and capable of being worked at high wages and yet at the lowest possible cost, has transferred what may be called the dominion of iron and steel from Europe to this country. Hence it happened that the portentous event of this decade Is the future and probable permanent control of the production of iron and steel by this country.
 The power of Great Britain in mechan- ism. manufacturing. and the mechanic arts, giving to her the control of commerce, for nearly century, has rested mainly upon her supremacy in the production of iron and steel. It has now passed to the greater branch of the Engish-speaking people dwelling in the United States. Thus 1t has come about that the two great branches of the English-speaking people. politically sep- arated by the misconceptions of a small faction which governed England during the latter part of the last century are becom- ing more and more reunited through their interdependence. Their wants and their supplies are the complement of each other.
The age-herald., 1898-04-22

bring additional strength to the ticket. E Yesterday Senator J. W. Ahercrombie, of Calhoun county was nominated for sl- perintendent of education. three ballots being had and Major I. F. Culver, of Bull lock county secured renomination for commissioner of agriculture by acclana- ton.
 The ticket as a whole Is one of strength and popularity. The men selected to carry the banner of the democracy are a credit to the party and the state The new names of the ticket deserve. and assuredly will receive, the support of every democrat in the state. equally with the men who were endorsed because of good services in the past
 The platform, though brief, is a ringing declartion of democratic principles; and the plank concerning the public schools of the state, is not only an endorsement of the position of The Age-Herald, but 1t is an expression of the unmlstakable senti- ment of the state. It is a platform that points to glorious victory next August at the polls.
The age-herald., 1898-04-22
The Cape Verde Problem

Nearly all of Spain's available home ships are now concentrated at the Cape Verde Islands, near the African coast, about two thousand miles from Spain. Why are they there? This is big problem, and the man who can solve 1t has not yet ap- peared.
 Assuming that the torpedo fotilla was driven by stress of weather or unseawor- that the little boats are severely crippled, Spain may be endeavoring to give them protection against the flying squadron now at Hapton Roads The concentration of vessels at the Cape Verde Islands may, too, be preliminary to a return in force, torpedo boats and all, to American waters; but If this were the plan, would the re- turn be delayed until the Cuban ports and Porto Rico had been closed by the United States fleets? Such theory is too improb- able for serious attention. Whatever Spaln's intention may be. she plainly does not n- tend to fight the matter out in American waters.
 The Spanish fleet seems indeed to be load ed up with torpedo fotilla that is not seaworthy; and as long as that fotilla stays at the Cape Verde Islands the fleet will have to stay there to defend the torpedo craft against Captain Schleys swift cru- sers. If the fleet should leave there with out the torpedo flotilla, then the world would know that other plans are probable. There Is cable at the Cape Verde Islands, and an United States consul, and any movement of the Spanish ships would be- come known. The islands belong to Por- tugal.
 The location of the ships at the Cape Verde Islands has no reference to defense Is too great. Nor would the Cape Verde Islands serve as base for attacks upon the North Atlantic coast. The distances are also to great. If thaot were the intention, the fleet would be concentrated at the Canarles, which belong to Spain. and are nearer the American coast No country, not even Spain, would attempt to steam across the wide Atlantic ocean for offensive operations know that they must reserve coal enough to carry them back to Cadiz The steaming capacity of the best cruisers In the world are not equal to such a task
 There is no avoiding the conclusion that the Spanish fleet is at present burdened with torpedo flotilla. That fiotilia may be so crippled that 1t cannot go to sea, but the chances are that Spain does not at pres- ent see fit to confess that the torpedo boats are not seaworthy, and that the proposed expedition to America is failure. For the present she IS giving them protection at the Cape Verde Islands. This seems to he the only explanation of the singular Cane Verde maneuver that does not violate com. mon sense and the common rules Of sea warfare II Is also ar explanation of the
The age-herald., 1898-04-22
Unity Needed Now

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
 The country needs the assistance of all of it's citizens, If, during the civil war, a man had declined to enter the confederate army because he had opposed secession, or if he had kept up the discussion of the right to secede after the states had left the union, and war was ds&ging, with what de- served contempt would his fellow citizens have treated him? There was a time for discussion of the question of Cuban recog- milton, but now that time has long since passed-it is now time for action.
 There must be union. and the whole peo- pie, whatever their previous views may have been. must do their utmost to bring success to the American cause. The man who will not do that will be ranked among the enemies of his country.
 Even the Spaniards are setting us a good
The age-herald., 1898-04-22

The people of the British empire are our chief customers for tho excess of our food, and for our flores, and may presently be- come our chief customers for our excess of iron and steel; while, on the other hand, their advantages of position, and their free dom of commerce with every part of the world, enable them to supply us with many goods which we want. It may presently fall to the English-spealSing people of the two great branches and the lesser members throughout the world to make this commer- cial union one of such nature that. while their cvommerce may increase to the bene- fit of every branch, their power will become such that, in the face of their competition, other nations must disarm or starve.
The age-herald., 1898-04-22
HAVANA BAY.

From the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
 l. want to go a-visitin' Out upon the briny deep, For I've got some pressln' business That ain't a gon to keep. Ship me to Havana bay.
 Where torpedoes careless play, An accidents are happenin' in a most peculiar way.
 To that same Havana bay, Where the Maine at anchor lay, An her sailors sleepin' peaceful were all blown to judgment day.
 II. I'm no great hand at sailin', I'm lubber on the sea- The farm an Jennie need me But there's voices callin' me Callin. callin', night an day. Callin so cannot stay, Callin' so I'm mighty certain I've got busi- ness down that way.
 In that same Havana bay, "a Where the Maine at anchor lay, a An. her sailors sleepin' peaceful were all blown to judgment day. s
 III. There are graves I want to visit. There's a wreck want to see: I've a message for the Spaniard That those voices gave to me, So just ship me right away, Ship me to Havana bay, Where our sailors on our warships hadn't even time to pray,
 To that same Havana bay, Where the Maine at anchor lay, An her sailors sleepin' peaceful were all blown to Judgment day.