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The Advocate and news., 1898-03-16
WAR OR NO WAR.

The air is filed with rumors Of war
between this country and Spain. Both
countries are apparently making great
preparations for such a contingency.
Even the regular soldiers stationed at
Fort Riley have been ordered south In
order to be near at hand in case Of need.
1t is well for this government to be pre-
pared for any emergency. But we pre-
dict that there will be no war between
this country and Spain. Not now. This
country never was 80 full OF resources
of all kinds since 1t has been a nation
as it is at the present time, while Spain
never has been so depleted and impover-
lshed during that time as 1t Is right
now. 1t would be like a pigmy fighting
a giant. But little more than CEN
tury ago Spain had possession Of nearly
the whole of this western continent.
She acquired it by brutal conquest
over Indian tribes and unclvilized peO-
Piles. 1t was a vast empire of unknown
richness and possibilities. Some Of 1t
she bartered away for a mere trife, but
the most Of it she lost because of her In
ability to cope with an advancing CIV
ilization, and it is now divided into
many independent republics, every one
Of which would have the moral IL not
the material support Of all the others in
any conflict with the former enemy Of
their freedom. Even the English gov
ernment has already given an express
sion Of its favor toward the United
States in case Of any conflict with Spain.
Spain could not hope to gain anything
In war with this country, but there Is
much that she might lose. She will put
on bold front and display a spirit of
bluster, but IL she has any valor or
even discretion, which is the better part
Of valor, she will not engage with this
country in war. The United States un-
doubtedly has sufficient provocation to
justify an imperative demand upon
Spain for ample reparation because Of
the destruction Of the warship Maine,
and the murder of her officers and crew,
to be followed by war in case Of refusal.
But however difficult or distasteful it
might be for Spain to make the neces-
sary indemnity, she Is in no condition to
accept the alternative Of war with this
country, which would be sure to re-
suit in the independence or annexation
OF Cuba, the wasting Of millions In
money, the loss of many thousands Of
lives and the payment of the required
indemnity in the end. We predict that
there will be no war, and for the sake
of humanity and the many now happy
homes which war must necessarily
clothe with sadness and gloom, we sim
Cerely hope that this prediction will
come true.
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Some Kansas Republican papers be-
lieve that it is only the fear OF derog-
atory railroad legislation that is keep
ing President Mckinley from declaring
war against Spain.
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AID THE STARVING CUBANs.

AID THE BTAhNANd OOBAND'
II is a striking fact that Americans
who have gone to Cuba have returned
energetlCally to work for some means
Of preventing the dreadful starvation
that exists on that island. Richard Har-
ding Davis furnishes an illustration in
a strong story In the March COsmopol-
itan in which he paints a true picture
OF the conditions that exist partly
through the conservatism Of our busi-
ness interests which control our hu-
manity.
Albert Miller, a special representative
Of the Kansas City Star, has just re-
turned from Cuba to CorrobOrate the
terrible news that has already been
published; he has practical plan for
the relief of the people who are starving
In the city Of Matan2as, In accord with
the plain duty Of great newspaper
the Star has taken up the matter, and
! hasopened o Cuban starvation relief bu-
reau for the prompt succor OF the 10000
persons who are in danger Of dying
from starvation at MatanZas. 1t is the
duty OF every patriotic citizen Of the
West to assist Mr. Miller and the Star
In this work. Contributions, large or
small, in cash or In goods, will be re-
ceived and promptly forwarded II sent
to Cuban Starvation Relief, care The
Star, Kansas City, Mo-" Supplies con-
signed as above and intended for the re-
lief Of the Cubans will be carried to
Kansas City free by any Of the follow
ing railroads: Atchlson, Topeka &
Santa Fe, Rock Island & Pacific, Mis-
souri, Pacific, Kansas City, Pittsburg &
Gulf, Chicago Great Western, Chicago,
Milwaukee G. st. Paul, Wabash, st.
Louis & San Francisco and Kansas City,
OsceOla & Southern, and no doubt all
the others running into Kansas City
will have united in the work by the time
this paper reaches It's readers.
Consul Brice, who is stationed at Ma
tanSas, has agreed to receive the con-
tributions forwarded by the Star for
distribution. He furnished Mr. Miller
the following list OF needed supplies;
Flour.
Potatoes.
Rice.
Beans,
HOrniny.
Oatmeal.
Condensed milk.
Canned soups
Corn meal Is desirable, but 1t must be
thoroughly dried, and packed In small
parcels, as, in the Cuban climate, it Is
likely otherwise to ferment and spoil.
Concerning the giving OF contribu-
tions Mr.. Miller says:
What farmer in Kansas but can
spare a bushel OF potatoes or two or
three or more to do this work Of verita-
BILE salvation?
'Ship them to the Star; within a
week carloads Of them will be speeding
toward the Gulf Consign them to this
paper and your share In this rescue has
been achieved, remembering only that
the delay OF even few days may mean
richer harvest OF deaths. Prompt ac-
tion means lives saved Is there COM
mission merchant in Kansas City who
handles potatoes who viii let tomorrow
pass and find him silent?
LET those who can more conveniently
give food than money send OF bring
packages, however gmall, of rice, beans,
honliny oroat meal. From a pound pack
age to a carload lot--there Is need, sore
need, for all that may be given.
Medicine 10 needed and especially
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-16

merclal slavery should use their nifu-
ence to honor the memory OF the brave
foreigner who went into the fight for
principle.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-16
ADVOCATE AND NEWS.

A KanSCs Ne,D0pGper DeUOted TO tho Best Inter
este Of the Homo, ne Shop and the Farm.
The Advocate and news., 1898-03-16

PubIIShod Every Wednesday, at Topeka, Kansas.
The herald., 1898-06-27
ADVANCE GUARD
GENERALS WHEELER AND
YOUNG REPORT
WATCHING SANTIAGO
IN SIGHT OF THE ENEMY's FORTS
AWAITING ORDERS
SPANISH LOSSES SEVERE
News Of the First Real Battle Reaches
the Fleet-The Men Cheer the
Victory-1nteresting Notes
ASS sociated Press Special wire

Associated Press Special Wire
PRESS BOAT DANDY, OF Juragua, Sat-
urday, 5 p. M, via Kingston, Jamaica, June
26, $3.50 p. m.-(Copyrigh ted, 1893, by the As
sociated Press) The troops of the United
States and Spain are almost face to face
and less than four miles apart.
Tonight the picket lines at certain points
are within hailing distances of the enemy.
It seems certain that the battle Of Santiago
must come within week. The troops are
all ashore here and at Baiquiri, with the
exception Of a few scattered companies that
have gone forward. The supplies are suf-
ficient to enable the army to sus ain weeks
campaign at both landing points, and u is
believed the required supplies will all be
ashore by Tuesday, the 2Sth.
General Shafter said to a correspondent of
the Associated Press:
IT am well satisfied with the progress
that % being made. The Decentralization is
slow, but considering the limited facilities
and exposed nature Of the landing places,
the men have done well. / only await the
landing of sufficient supplies to begin the
march on Santiago. 1 am unable to say
when 1t Will take place. I am much pleas ID
at the gallant conduct Of our men In action
at Sevilla yesterday, and with their cool
and veteraniike work. The victory was
complete"
Wheeler's Report
General Wheeler. In his official report,
places the, number Of deadI in. th1 engage
ment at Sevilla at %, and the wounded at
between 70 and 80.
The herald., 1898-06-27
THE SENATE FORECAST
End Of the Discussion on the Hawaiian
Question Nowhere in Sight

End Of the Discussion on the Hawaiian
Question Nowhere in Sight
WASHINGTON, June 26.-There are no
positive indications Of the close of the Ha-
waiian discussion, and, unless the unex-
pected happens. debate on this question
will continue for at least another week.
There are rumors floating about the capi-
tai that a vote will be reached or an agree
ment for final adjournment had toward the
end of the week, but no confirmation Of
them can be secured from the leaders Of
either side Of the controversy. 1t is quite
apparent that those opposed to annexation
will resort to dilatory tactics, while the
appearances on the other side are that
there will be more pressure brought to se-
cure vote.
1--WE have sufficient number Of speakers
engaged to insure our going on for three
weeks" said Senator Jones of Arkansas, in
discussing the outlook. He added that he
would not agree to vote during the present
session.
Senator Davis. who is managing the con-
test for the annexationists, said he would
insist upon Ii o'clock sessions, and he also
expressed the opinion that the next move
would be to extend the daily meetings into
the evening.
I'VE have demonstrated our ability to
maintain a quorum" he said, land we
have abundant assurance of the willing
ness of senators to remain here indefi-
nitely to insure the enactment Of this leg
islation. Consequently, we do not find It
necessary to accede to the proposition to
let the matter go oyer until next session,
even with day fixed for vote.
"There is a general consent that the con.
ference report on the Indian appropriation
bill shall be taken up on Monday, and that
It shall be followed by the general deficien-
cy BILL
Senator Allen of Nebraska, Senator Caf-
ferry and Senator Butler have all given as
surances that they may be counted upon
for speeches. ana are all capable of maxi
ing ''long talks" Senators White and Pet
tigrew also expect to continue at consider
able length
The herald., 1898-06-27

that they were carrying fifty dead and a
great many wounded with them.
That the American column had to fight
the Spaniards alone yesterday was due TO
the failure of Gen. Castillo to cooperate
with Gen. Young.
The fight was planned by Gen. Young.
The Cubans had located the Spaniards in
the wood on the west side of a range of
hills. Gen. Young and the regulars marched
along the. trail at the base of the range to
attack the Spaniards on the flank, while
the rough riders followed the trail directly
over the hills and took the Spaniards in
front. The regulars had tho best of the
travelling, the riders way lying over the
hills several hundred feet high.
The revised report of the fight shows that
thirteen Americans were killed in the Span
ish ambush Nearly all Of the wounded are
in critical condition.
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command of the military forces at Manila,
in respect to the sources OF supplies on the
islands. If 1t should develop that fresh
beef is not procurable there, the army sub
sistence officers in Washington win AZ once
take steps to secure this class of provisions
from Australia. Negotiations are already
under way with contractors Of beef ex.
ports at Sydney. who have a regular line Of
refrigerating ships between that port and
England. The quality Of the provisions
from Australia is of high order, and the
sources of supply are abundant. 1t is
doubtful whether, for the present, at least,
beef Is procurable in the Philippines 1t Is
desirable, of course. to obtain fresh SUBJ
sistence whenever it is possible.
The herald., 1898-06-27
LUNAwAs1oxAL
OF Spanish Descent He Died for the
Country Of His Birth

Of Spanish Descent He Died for the
Country Of His Birth
WARRINGTON. June 2s.-A spe- .
. cial interest attaches to the fate Of :
. Capt. Maximiliano Luna, who was .
. killed in the charge Of the Spaniards .
. near Sevilla. He came from an old, .
. wealthy and distinguished New Mex .
. leo family Of Spanish descent. Tho >
. charge had often been made that the .
. spanish-descended residents OF the .
. southwest might not be loyal In the =
. event Of war with Spanish-speaking .
. nation, and Capt. Luna's proud spirit .
. resented the imputatiou. He eagerly .
. sought the opportunity to disprove =
. the charge by raising company In .
. New Mexico to join the rough riders. .
. He was the son Of ex-Delegate Tran .
. quilino Luna Of New Mexico. Capt. .
. Luna was born in Las Lunas, N. M. .
. in 1870, and received his education in .
. Las Vegas Jesuit college and George .
. town college in this city. In the .
. twenty-ninth legislative assembly he .
. served as chief clerk Of the council. .
. In 1SsS-A he filled the position Of .
. county and probate clerk Of Valencia .
. county, and in 1894 was elected sheriff .
. of that county. In 1896 he was elected .
. member of the house Of representa- .
tives for the Twenty-third legislative .
assembly. On June u. 1895 he was ap- .
. pointed captain of Troop F, First regi- .
mcnt, cavalry, NJ. M. N. G., which .
. command he held until 1898. when Gov .
. ernor Otero commissioned him captain .
. of Troop B, First regiment, U. 8. Y. .
cavalry. which was mustered in soon .
. after. .
. Capt. Luna was brave and kind .
. hearted. He was accustomed to the .
. command of men, as he at times took .
. 100 men to attend to the shearing Of .
. the $4,000 sheep owned by the family. .
He was a nephew Of Solomon Luna, .
. member Of the national Republican .
. committee from New Mexico. .
Capt Luna was recently married to .
the daughter Of Capt. Keyes, United .
States regular army. .
The herald., 1898-06-27

The majority Of the American troops are
now here or at thei front In the vicinity of
SevilIa. The force at the latter place
which Is about nine miles from Santiago
numbers 5000 Americans and 1900 Cubans.
General Wheeler Is in command there, with
Generals Young. Lawton and Chaffee. Gen.
eral Wheeler will remain at Seviila, which
will be made rendezvous TO. the troops
Harding al BaiquIri and at this point, the
artillery and cavalry being put forward
from Ba.uuiri.
The cavalry have been sent ahead to cut
a way through the mderbrush.
Sent to Shafter
From the American position at Sevilia
Santiago is plainly visible, and the FORTH
cations can be seen. The following re-
ports I'd General Shaf;er from generals at
the front show these conditions:
ITO General Shafter-I have just seen
two negro boys who left Santiago this
morning Saturday They report that sol
diers and citizens are very short Of food.
The soldiers and officers have seized all the
food In the shops. They are killing young
subsisting on bread made of rice fiou:.
1uc Opdu4cIL SeueTdlS tOUh part IN tne
fight at Sevii.a yesterday. Five wagon
.oads df wounded were carried nro Santiago
and many other wounded got there on foot.
We can see Moro Castle and the flag very
distinctly from our position. The Cubans
confirm the reports as to the fine character
OF the fortificat1ons around the city. Seven
lines Of barbed wire are stretched about
the trenches. This Spaniards have recently
dug deep trenches around the entire city,
connecting series OF small forts.
.'WHEELER."
DATED Saturday afternoon)
''To General Shafter-We can plainly see
Santiago, less than seven miles away. The
country Is level for six miles this side of the
city, except for hills on The south, which
extend to within mile of Santiago. These
hiire appear deserted. The country is fairly
open, and 1t will not be difficult to move
troops over It. General Chaffee occupied
sey!ra today. YOUNG"
dated SATURDAY svening)
Fleet Gets the News
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The herald., 1898-06-27
THE woMAN's CLUBS
A Battle Over Election Of oficers
Promised


Promised
DENVER, June 26-The General FEEDER
alton Of Women's Clubs is on the eve Of the
most bitterly fought battle in its history
Tomorrow morning is the time set for the
report of the nominating committee and
the election of officers, and the outlook is
for bitter fight in the convention.
The following Is the full ticket made ur
by the committee, to be presented tomor-
row to the federation: President, Mrs
VIM. B. Lowe, Atlanta, Ca: vice president
Mrs. Sarah s. Platt, Denver; recording Sec
retary, Mrs. Emma A. Fox, Detroit: corre-
spending secretary, Mrs. Anna D. West
Somerville, Mass; treasurer, Mrs. Philip
Moore, st. Louis; auditor, Mrs M. e.
Young, Portland, Ore.
Tomorrow afternoon a literary session
will be held at the Broadway theater and a
library conference at Unity church. The
biennial address of Mrs. Henrotin in the
evening will conclude the convention.
The herald., 1898-06-27
REINFORCEMENTS
They VIII Leave Tampa on Next Wednesday Convoy
Is Ready
Is Ready

WASHINGTON, June 26.-(special to The Herald) Late
dispatch enough war
the transports which being
fitted out at that point.
will the main portion OF reinforcs
shar there eved to be urgent necessity Tor
getting troops the earliest possible moment
General Coppnger It's understood wired the war depart
ment today transports sail Wednesday
Santiago fall before the enforcmens arrive II -
that the transports will continue their voyage to Porto
The herald., 1898-06-27
Murdered I'M Employer

PRESCOTT, Ariz., June 26--J. M Mccoy.
walking boss on the Big Bug railroad. was
shot and probably fatally wounded thi0
morning at one Of the railrad camps by Z
labrer named T. J. Hughes. The latter
called for his time. which was refused, when
he fired shot at Mccoy, the ball paasing
through his body, penetrating the right
lung. Mccoy is not expected to live.
Hughes escaped. Officers are In pursuit.
The herald., 1898-06-27
Colonel Torrey, in Command Of the Troops Was
Badly Bruised
THE SOLDIER BOYS WERE WILDLY EXCITED
Four Of the Troopers We're Killed Outright and Many Others
Hurt, Some Fatally Misunderstanding
Boys Suffered

the state, outside Of San Francisco. there
are two companies of the Second infantry,
two companies Of the Fifth infantry, and
one of the Sixth infantry, part of the sig
nal corps of the First brigade at Sacrament
to, part of the Third signal corps located
at Los Angeles, Troop B at Sacramento,
Troop at Salinas, and part Of the naval
militia at San Diego, at Santa Cruz and at
Eureka.
The herald., 1898-06-27
HAVE LOST ALL HOPE
The Spanish Press Upbraids the Governments o1
Europe---Wants None Of Their Help


discussed.
accept the intervention Of Europe would be better treat directly
Santiago Pndos
marches
The herald., 1898-06-27
HAWAII WILL HOLD THEM
Representatives Must Stay Until An.
nexation Is Finally Settled


WASHINGTON, June 2s.--Nothing Of i'm
portance Is likely to come before the house
this week. Conference reports upon the
sundry civil, Indian and District Of Column
bia appropriation bills probably win be
submitted and the conference report upon
the bankruptcy measure which the senate
has adopted will be considered. It's adop-
ton by the house is apparently assured. Mr..
Hull, from the committee on military az
fairs, will insist upon consideration Of a
number Of bills made necessary by war de-
mands, notably one to. increase the force
Of the ordnance department. The situa-
ton in the house Is such that final adjourn
ment could be reached easily within few
days should the senate dispose of the Ha-
waiian resolutions. Hencetorth, therefore,
the program In the house must be largely
one Of waiting upon the senate's conclusion
respecting annexation.
The herald., 1898-06-27
Sighted a Cruiser

LONDON, June 26-Lloyds agent a,
Gloucester says the British steamer Dis
covery. from Rosario May II, reports that
on June 10 she sighted In latitude 34.32 north
and longitude 14.35 west, double-funne.ed
cruiser, presumably Spanish escort.ng a
tramp steamer with black funnel, with a
white band. The vessels are steering west
and were proceeding at a speed Of eight
knots.
The herald., 1898-06-27

ceioua, ought 10 BE- ready In fortnight.
The armored cruiser Lepanto, spain's be&
ship. viii leave CartageuA IN ten days for
CadIz for her gun rriais. The Cisneros y
at Ferrol. and ID OF little value. Several
transports stlu remain At cadls, with few
guns. but they are useless for the purpose
Of couvoying the troops.
The herald., 1898-06-27
A Famous Painter Dying

PARIS, June 2s.-Artsstic Paris was
given q shock during the week when addi-
:iona. advices were received touching the
condition of the famous painter, Michael
Munkaczy. These reports Indicated that
he Is fas. sinking into his grave-a hopeless
wreck mentally and physically. News Of
his death Is expected any day.
The herald., 1898-06-27
To Find the Pole

TROMsOE, Island Of Tromsoe. Norway
June 2e-The Arctic expedition under wal
ter Wsslman sailed today. Mr.. Wellman'a
expedition 70 undertaken with two objects
First, to find and succor Professor Andree
and second, to discover the north pole. He
is accompanied by corps Of scieutists and
a competent explorer.
The herald., 1898-06-27
a Daring Robbery

SACRAMENTO, June 16.-Sherin John
son. two deputies, and District Attorney
Ryan left shortly before midnight tonight
for Walnut Grove, 10 miles down the river.
where robbery took pace ton.ght. Two
men entered the saloon Of Fred Allen. two
The herald., 1898-06-27
SPANS Coast pefenge Fleet

LONDON. June 26-The correspondent at
Gibraltar Of the Daily News says: A third
squadron, 1t is reported, will leave Cadiz ON
July Is. The ships there include the Vic
torta, only fit for coast defense: the Alfonso
XIII which cannot be ready for sea In a
long time, and is incapable Of more than 12
knots, and the Havei, which has just been
armed by the Armstrong;, and should be
efficient. The Numan anc:a, which Is at Bar
The herald., 1898-06-27
FAvoRs AN ALLIANCE
An American Preacher Goes to Eng.
land to Boom the Project

AaAu " ooom tno 1rOJecC
COLUMBUS. O., June 26.-Rev. DR..
Washington GLADDEN. leaves Monday to
spend his vacation delivering addresses In
England, intended to foster friendly rela-
tions between that nation and thds. He
said in an interview that the value of the
friendly attitude of England toward the
United States in the present wa: could not
be over-estimated.
"If It had not been for England's de-
termined stand for this country he said,
1--WE would have had all Europe down upon
us and bigger contract on our hands than
any one ever dreamed Of"
The herald., 1898-06-27
FRESH PROVISIONS

The Army in the Philippines to Be
Well Fed
WASHINGTON. June 2s.-The question
of furnishing fresh provisions for the army
in the Philippines Is engaging the atten-
ton of subsistence officers. Inquiries have
been sent to Gen. Anderson, at present in
The herald., 1898-06-27
Wreckage Washed Ashore

PORTLAND, Or, June 26.-A special to
the Oregonian from 1lwaco, WASH, says:
lot OF wreckage has washed ashore along
the beach today. 1t looks like cabin and
Is marked TX. Y. G. M. M and D. Com
pany."
The herald., 1898-06-27
THE NATIONAL GUARD
in This State Now but a
Shadow-Boys Gone to the War

SAN FRANCISCO, June 2e-The Nation
al guard Of California is now but a shadow
Of its former SELF most OF its members hav-
ing been mustered in as volunteers in the
war with Spain. In this city all that re-
main are Troop A, cavalry; the greater por-
tion Of the signal corps of the Second brig
ade, portion Of the naval militia and the
Lowell high school cadets. Throughout
The herald., 1898-06-27

miles from Walnut Grove. knocked him
down and robbed him Alien got shot
gun and followed the robbers. He thinks
he killed one and wounded the other.
The herald., 1898-06-27

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