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The herald., 1898-03-16

committee on naval affairs, Is credited
with saying that the newspapers may
"drive the country into a war"
But can Mr.. Hale offer a scintilla of
evidence that the newspapers do not per-
fectly mirror the sentiment of the Amer
lean people when they declare that in
reference, whatever it's consequences,
is a duty imposed upon this nation.
which will be longer postponed only at
the peril of national honor?
There is now no longer the slightest
doubt as to the attitude of the American
people. To all of the reasons that in
spired their demand for Intervention,
on broad humanitarian grounds, and ac-
centuated upon every suitable occasion
since hostilities began. there have been
| added:
| Positive proof of the absolute and COM
plete failure of the plan of autonomy,
unwillingly adopted by Spain at the in
stigation of the Washington govern
ment, for the obviou3 purpose of avoid
ing war and to gain time.
The fullest confirmation Of the reports
of the effects of Weyler's conce ntraticn
policy of determination by starvation.
Evidence the most conclusive that the
destruction of the Maine was deliberate
ly planned and executed by Spaniards.
Perfectly reliable accounts of the ex-
istence of conditions IN Cuba menacins
= inf re Soa rac
identS.
The danger of European interference
foreshadowed by the excessive zeal of
TIE Austrian and Gc.inan Lionarcils in
the formation of European alliance. If
not distinctively in the interest of Spain
at all events opposed to the practical ap-
plication of the Monroe doctrine.
The possible early adjournment of con-
gress without further action looking to
the recognition of belligerent rights.
The fear that, with the disappearance
of direct congressional influence, the
money interest will again become DOM
inant over the administration.
With all these contingencies to face,
is it at all strange that the people of the
United States-remembering the reluct-
auce with which the president so lately
manifested a disposition to align HIM
self with public sentiment-are coming
to be apprehensive lest other influences
shall intervene to shape the course of
events, for the time being, against mani
fest destiny, disappointing and mortify-
ing to Americans and contrary to the
expectations of civilized people every
where?
The herald., 1898-03-16
sPANIsH-AMERICAN LOYALTY

After tonight's rally in the plaza O.
representative Spanish-Americans o.
Southern California, called to pledge
anew their loyalty to the American flag
and institutions, any lingering doubt as
to their attitude, in the event of wal
with Spain, will be effectually dissipated
We may truthfully say that, so far as
regards those to the manor born and
those familiar with the history of Cali
fornia from its earliest settlement by the
Latins up to the present time, no doubt
of their patriotism or fealty has ever
been entertained. The only people who
may yet be open to conviction on this
point are those who reason from the de-
monstrably unreliable premise that, be-
cause their ancestors were allied to the
Latin races in Europe, Central and South
America and Mexico, they might nat
urally retain something of that rever-
ence and devotion to Fatherland which
characterize immigrants from Germany,
England, France, the Netherlands or
Scandinavia-a feeling that might cause
them to waver in their allegiance when
the alternative is presented of taking up
arms against the race with which they
are still connected by tradition and
whose language is yet their language.
That their claim to a genuinely patri-
otic impulse does not rest upon mere
declaration is abundantly proved by
their attitude during the war Of the re-
bellion, when they stood shoulder to
shoulder with the native sons in defense
of flag and country, Spanish-American
names being found upon every muster
roll of the regiments recruited for SER
vice at the front and On the frontier, as
we'll as of the commands organized for
the protection of the immediate home
territory.
But with this they are not, in the pres
ent critical condition of the nations af-
fairs, altogether content. They realize
that there are at least a few who still
doubt, still few disposed to question, a
small fraction at all events whose skep-
ticism may only be removed by new
declaration of loyalty to the institutions
and flag of their adopted country, fresh
assurance that they are, first of all,
Americans, and that their hyphenation
with the Latins is now but a tradition
having no other meaning than class
distinction such as is not spurned by
others of foreign descent.
Tonight's outpouring in the ancient
I'LL
"squaring" themselves, as it were-af-
fording a demonstration that they have
become thoroughly assimilated with
the American element, yielding to none
in homage to the constitution, the laws
and the emblem. 1t will be an open-ail
function and will doubtless attract q
multitude.
The herald., 1898-03-16

support Of the city council. and he ought
to have 1t. There should be, Furthermore,
la clause inserted in every contract for
street work to the effect that proof shall
be submitted that the labor employed in
the work is paid before the job is ac-
cepted by the city.
Such a proviso would work no hardship
to the majority of contractors, who pay
their labor bills, and it would throw out
the sharks who cheat laboring men out
of their wages. There is no doubt what
ever that the dishonest contractors make
lower figures on jobs than others can
make, because they do not expect to pay
their labor bills. The city of Los An
geles cannot afford to harbor such
scoundrels.
The herald., 1898-03-16
PLATFORM

Tho Herald believes that the city OF
Los Angeles should own and control a
complete system OF waterworks.
The Herald believes that tho city
should acquire such a system at the
earliest date possible and ON tho most
sdvantaseous'terms possible. consistent
with contract obligations and fair DEAL
lns.
The Herald believes that the con-
tract with the Los Angeles City Water
company should be enforced to the let
Ter. and that, ut the conclusion of the
pending lease, the plant shou1d d be taken
ever in accordance with the provisions
II that contract.
The herald., 1898-03-16
He Never Thought of It

He was a very ingenious man. He had
made an invention which was of great
value He thought so. at least, If the
world did not, and he had his invention
patented. 1t was combination camp
STOOL cane and umbrella. The cane was
the usual form of the invention. At a big
parade nothing could be more convenient,
and for an ordinary, unexpected rain
storm what could be better? A man is sure
to have his walking stick along with him.
1t was not so very long after the inven-
ton had been perfected that the man was
out walking with his wife, and a sudden
shower came up. There were no cars ac-
cessible, and the only thing to 10 was to
run, and the unlucky pair did this with a
vengeance. reaching the house hot, uncom-
Portable and pretty wet.
well, here we are at last" said the
man, drawing a long breath of relief.
"Yes," replied the wife, disconsolately,
"but think l have ruined my new bonnet.
And, John Smith," she added, suddenly,
with little scream, "what do you think
you have done? You had that old invention
of yours-cane-campstool affair
in your hand all the time, ready for an
emergency. and forgot to use it."
The man tells the story and thinks it is
a great joke.-New York Times.
The herald., 1898-03-16
LOG CABIN PHILOSOPHY

Some folks will never buy almanics e7
long ez dey kin tell dat springs comm
by de chills en- fever.
Wen de office gifts up in de mawnin' en-
goes seekin' fer de man it ginrully falls
over him TO it goes ten steps.
In time er peace some folks holler so loud
fer war dat wen de war comes dey amt
got no voice lef' to answer ter roll call.
You kant ketch fish if yer talks too
much. Fish is like folks: Some er dem
abominates gossip.
Hard times has been ever sence de worl
commence. I shouldn't wonder eff Methu-
sela didn't complain of 'em wen de bar
bers er diffrunt ginerations charged hin
50 ter cut his hair.-Chicago Times Herald
The herald., 1898-03-16
An Up-to-Date Archbishop

For live up-to-date churchman, with
a shrewd eye to practical advantages, COM
mend us to Archbishop Ireland. Speaking
yesterday at Notre Dame, where there is
Grand Army post composed entirely of
Catholic priests who served in the civil
war, the prelate said: "If there should
be war, Notre Dame would send all her
students for soldiers!" No other orator
of patriotism" in the present crisis has
equaled that outburst.-Oakland En-
uuirer.
The herald., 1898-03-16
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Stating the Case

Do not be deceived into the idea that all
the preparations now in progress by the
government make for peace. They mean
war, and unless Spain shows far different
spirit, within the next thirty days, well
have war, terrible as 1t may be- we be-
lieve that the procrastinating and vacil-
lating policy of Mckinley has brought
about the present crisis, and the loss of the
Maine, with it's gallant crew; but we also
believe that war in this instance is justi'
fable, and the president will find united
country behind him.-Fresno EXpositor.
The herald., 1898-03-16
LEARNING TO SEW

Two little maidens sit in a row;
Two little maidens are learning to sew;
Mouths puckered up brows in frown,
Needles go slowly up and down.
Dollies demurely sit by their side,
Two little mammas are filled with pride.
Tiny garments begin to grow.
For dollies mammas are learning to sew
Needles prick and threads will knot,
And soon the eyes of each little tot
Grow heavy and when chance to peep,
Two little maidens have dropped asleep.
Mrs. Yancy j. Morton, in Kansas City Star
The herald., 1898-03-16
The Reason Why

A stranger yesterday asked Barbareno
why Mr.. c. P. Huntington, president of the
Southern Pacific, was popularity known as
"Uncle." The Barbareno, who was in
cidentally property owner, paused a
moment, and then replied: II don't know,
unless it is because he has the whole of
California in hook. Santa Barbara Press
The herald., 1898-03-16

The ice shows more disposition to move
out of Vladivostock harbor than do the
Russians to quit Port Arthur and Talien-
Wen. The flowers that bloom in the
spring, tra-la, seem to have but slight
The herald., 1898-03-16

The question as to the character of the
money used BY the government III pay
ment for the services of it's gallant de-
tenders in the last war is not likely ever
to be reopened. But their claim is as
good as that of the bondholders for pay
dollar loaned, and it will continue to be
presented as an offset to their preten-
SionS,
The herald., 1898-03-16
Don't Annex Cuba

The position of the United States would
be wonderfully strengthened abroad. when
the time for intervention arrives. if the
government at Washington should make
plain to the world that annexation forms
no part of this country's program in re-
gard to Cuba.-San Diego Union.
The herald., 1898-03-16
Making Fun Of Itself

The San Francisco Call contains an edi-
torial on "Mr. Bryan and Mexico" which
is enough to make cat laugh. The solemn
stupidity of the tyro who did this piece
of exquisitely ridiculous nonsense puts a
keen edge on the fun of it.-Stockton
Mail.
The herald., 1898-03-16
Insincere California Republicans

The insincerity of California Republicans
in their advocacy of gold standard is no
where more plainly manifested than in
their applause over the appointment of
Hon, w. w. Bowers as collector of customs
at San Diego.-San Bernardino Free Press
The herald., 1898-03-16
GOOD GROUNDS FOR ACTION

The public mind in its present state
regarding the Cuban situation will not
long patiently brook delay in the taking
Of a decisive stand by this government
Senator Hale, chairman Of the senate
The herald., 1898-03-16
Women Students in Switzerland

According to a recent report made by II
Bleuler. the commissioner of education in
Switzerland, there are now 614 women TAX
ing courses in Swiss universities. Geneva
has S31 female students, Zurich 1885, Lau-
same and Berne each so, Bale 2, while the
universities of Neufchatel and Freiburg
have none.
The herald., 1898-03-16
Maybe He Won't Fight

The able-bodied man who strikes you for
a dime in these days on the plea that he is
hungry and can't get work should be re-
ferred at once to the nearest recruiting
office.-San Francisco Post.
The herald., 1898-03-16

Only few months ago they wanted to
lick us for looking longingly upon Ha-
waii. But we neither want the islands
nor an alliance with Asiatic or European
power. The people Of the United States
know when they have enough, are glad
when they have enough, and glad when
they know they have enough" as Mr..
r. Van Wrinkle was wont to say.
The herald., 1898-03-16

The tribute to the memory of General
Rosecrans and of love and respect for
Thorpe to his comrades of the Confeder-
ate Veterans association, was as fine an
expression of the true patriotic spirit as
could be uttered
The herald., 1898-03-16

struction of a city hall, the regulation of
the garbage question and one or two other
affairs, but we will all have to srand it.
Business before pleasure has long been San
Diego's motto.-San Diego Sun.
The herald., 1898-03-16
Difference

Though showing how things ought to be
Takes some men scarce day.
1t takes the human race an age g.
To make 'em go that way.
Washington Evening Star
The herald., 1898-03-16

What a contrast between Sagasta's S
indifference to the fate of the non-com-
batants and Grants solicitude for the
conquered heroes of the Confederacy,
when he told Gen. Lee to permit the men
to take home their horses for use in
again building up their desolated land.
The herald., 1898-03-16
It's Human Nature

Breathes there a man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself has said:
. Were paid according to my worth,
I'd have a mortgage on the earth?'
Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-03-16
An Aggravated Fault

She hath still waist too slender
Albeit we have frowned,
For the greater that objection.
The easier it Is got around.
Puck.
The herald., 1898-03-16

It is reported that St. Louis merchants
want to handle more of our Southern
California products. Will the railroads
please allow them to do so?
The herald., 1898-03-16
A Winter Fantasy

"Pile on the logs" the poet wrote:
"See flames rush up the chimneys throat
Then down the tube his tones entreat
The janitor to turn on heat.
Chicago Record.
The herald., 1898-03-16

There are supposed to be nearly 5000
dentists practising upon peoples teeth IN
the world. A dentists case of instruments
nowadays contains between 800 and 40 In
struments.
The herald., 1898-03-16

Mr.. Sage and his clan will have to
pocket their discontinue as best they
may, and patiently await the exhaustion
of the fifty million dollars of ready cash
which the people have already placed
in the presidents hands for purposes OF
defense. BY that time the wisdom of
replenishing the war chest by some other
means than mortgaging the country to
the money sharks may suggest itself to
the law-making branch Of the govern
ment
The herald., 1898-03-16
Spain has failed to force autonomy

Spain has failed to force autonomy
are few people in the United States who
seem to think it the proper thing for
this government to step in, with it's
greater strength and complete the job.
Such solution of the problem will never
be acceded to by the American people.
Loyal as our citizens are, they will never
follow the administration into such a
disgraceful position. Absolute independ-
ence for Cuba, and the protection of
American interests there, must continue
to be the watchword. And this, too, is
official, final and irrevocable
The herald., 1898-03-16
Danger Turks in Pasadena

Los Angeles may yet be destroyed by the
same weapon that smote the Philistines.-
Pasadena Star.
The herald., 1898-03-16

In the matter of the consular reports
unable to get sight Of how much better
would it not have been for the presi-
dent to take the people into his confidence
long ago, and give them officially what
they have had to depend upon the un-
official newspapers to help them to-?
The herald., 1898-03-16
REDUCE THE RATE

The frost that visited the orange
groves of Southern California last win
ter inflicted far less injury on the orange
growers than did the prohibitive freight
rates now extorted by the pooled rail-
roads. Frost affected not over 10 per
cent of the crop-say, 1000 carloads
while the 9O-cent rate, it is estimated,
will keep at least 5000 carloads out of the
market. The railroads actually get more
for freight than the growers do for pro-
ducing the fruit. That is to say, at the
prevailing price of navel oranges, the
growers get profit of 81 cents, while the
railroad takes 80 cents. On seedlings the
margin to the grower is but IL cents
not enough to pay for taking the fruit
from the trees.
The San Francisco Chronicle estimates
that if the 5000 carloads of oranges yet
unmarketed are kept at home on account
of the prohibitive rate, the loss to the
growers, packers, shippers and the rail-
roads will be not less than s756,OO0. South
ern California cannot afford to lose that
enormous sum this year. and it is no
| consolation to know that the market
from which we are kept will be supplied
with foreign fruit, which, under the
low rates granted by the eastern roads,
can pay the high tariff and yet undersell
the California product.
The producers, packers and shippers
ought to get together and demand a re-
duction of one-third in the rate on cit
rus fruits. If this demand is granted,
the 5000 carloads still in Southern Cali
fornia can be marketed at a small profit
The railroads have carried the oranges
for so cents upon occasion, and they
should be content to make rate of go or
63 cents.
The herald., 1898-03-16

General Lee, who is doing the work and
carrying the responsibilities Of an am
bassador, for the pay of a consul, should
receive from the government. when his
mission is ended, something more sub
stantial than gratitude. 1t doesn't look
very well for a great nation to pay an
ambassador $17,5OO year, spending a
large part of his time cruising on the
Nile or lounging in the Rivera. while Lee
is serving as admiral, general and min
lister plenipotentiary for less than half
that sum. Let us be square.
The herald., 1898-03-16

Thirteen is an unlucky age for girl.
she is too old for dolls and too young for
beaux.
The herald., 1898-03-16

Mr.. Foraker has introduced into the
arid lands to companies and corpora tions,
in lots not exceeding 100000 acres. Bet
ter that than that they should remain
unreclaimed. But the more satisfactory
solution of the problem is the adoption
of the Shaffroth bill for the cession of
the arid lands to the states in which
they are located, a bill that has already
been agreed to by the house committee
on public lands. Mr.. Forakers measure
has every appearance of being a job,
calculated to forestall favorable action
upon the Shaffroth bill in the senate.
The herald., 1898-03-16

The Japs, threatened by the encroach-
ments of the Russian bear, naturally
look to England and the United States
for help in the menacing emergency.
The herald., 1898-03-16

A bill to charter the International
Bank of the United States, the projected
institution which is to make the west
ern hemisphere independent Of Europe"
in money matters, has been introduced
in congress. The capital mentioned in
the bill is s5,0OO,OOO, instead of $25 200, 900,
as originally announced, which trans
fers the enterprise from the extrordin-
ary to the commonplace, since many ma
tional banks and some private banking
concerns already possess greater re-
sources. We are inclined to the opinion
that for the present, and until our only
means of communication with South
America is via England, the United
States will be able to get along without
the International bank.
The herald., 1898-03-16
Decentralization in San Diego

The war with Spain is somewhat dis
turbing the progress of San Diego's con-
The herald., 1898-03-16

In this warm time the popular poet is
Getcher Gum.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-27
CALIFORNIA CATTLE.
How They May Pass the Quarantine ii
 Necessary.

Some time ago Chairman Barnes of the livestock sanitary commission wrote the California authorities of fering the assistance of the board in securing permission for the shipment of California cattle through Arizona to Texas. Yesterday he received reply from Governor Budd's private secre- tary, Peter J. Shields, in which he says: ''The good will of your board and their desire to assist the California cattle growers in their present emer- gency is very much appreciated. The secretary of agriculture has signified his willingness to issue temporary order permitting the shipment of cat tie out of California through Arizona into the quarantine district of Texas under the proper regulations whenever the proper request is made to him. The recent rains have modified conditions here and it is to be hoped that this request will not have to be made of the secretary. Should it be necessary, however, to ship our cattle out of the state that they may find feed, the gov ernor will promptly notify you of the time and such courtesies as you may be able to extend to our cattlemen at that time will be gratefully received. .'
Arizona republican., 1898-02-27
HAS ONE WIFE TOO MANY.
Governor Tanner Asked for Extradi
 tion Papers for John E. Tracy.

Springfield, H., Feb. 26.-The sher- if of Jersey county called on Cover nor Tanner today and made applica- tion for requisition papers for the ex- tradition of John B. Tracy of Chicago, who is wanted in Jerseyville on a charge of bigamy, and who is now in Galveston, Tex.
 Tracy has a wife and three children in Chicago. On Jan. II he visited Jer- seville, and while there was married to Miss Melinda O'Rooke, a young lady of prominence in that city He left for the south and is sojourning at Galveston.
 The young woman did not know that Tracy was married man, and she has not yet been made aware of the fact. Tracy's Chicago wife made the con- plafnt against him. She learned of his second marriage through the St. Louis papers.
Arizona republican., 1898-02-27
THE WORLD WANTS TO KNOW A Collection of Public Sentiment
 About the Maine.

The New York World is endeavor- ing to catch the drift of public senti- ment regarding the destruction of the Maine and is addressing inquiries on the subject to the governors of states and territories. The following tele- gram was received yesterday by Gov ernor McCOrd:
 ''New York, Feb. 26. Governor Myron H. McCord. Phoe- nix, Arizona: What in your view would be the duty of the president should the court of inquiry find de- struction of Maine due to Spanish treachery? Should we not exact free dom for Cuba rather than money in demnity? How many men could your state furnish in thirty days upon call or president? Kindly telegraph an- sWer at our expense. THE WORLD" The governor replied promptly as follows:
 Phoenix, Feb. 26. The New York World, New York: Replying to your message will say: