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The herald., 1898-03-29
A SPECIAL NEWS SERVICE

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telegraph service that is unequaled by
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single exception Of the San Francisco
Examiner.
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:. day and night, amount in all to an aver
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supplemented in The Herald by exclusive
dispatches, which vary from 500 to 1000
words per day,
The herald., 1898-03-29
Ransom as a Temperance Apostle

Ex-senator Matt Ransom Of South Car
olina prides himself on his self-possession.
On the steps OF the Metropolitan hotel be
stood one morning lecturins a constituent
on the evils Of alcohol and extollllfe hir
own experience as exhibiting the benefits
Of abstinence. Hanging on his arm was
q light overcoat, which. as he advanced
into the hotel, one Of the beiiboys grabbed
and started for the statesmans apart
ment In his haste the youngster tripped
and went sprawling. A suspicious look
ing black bottle slid out Of one Of the pock-
cts of the garment and was broken into
pieces on the marble floor. There goes
my bottle of catsup." said Mr.. Ransom,
without changing muscle in his face.
But the odor that arose from the marble
floor was suggestive Of the strongest liquor
ever brewed by a North Carolina moon
shiner.-San Francisco Wave.
The herald., 1898-03-29
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

The presidents message is little beside
- letter of transmittal, remarkable more
for what it does not than for what it does
contain. A noticeable omission is the
fact-often stated and never denied
that the moorings of the Maine were
Z changed by the Spanish authorities at
Havana against the protest of Captain
eigsbee-a very significant circumstance
Z in view of the disaster that followed.
1t will no doubt be urged by those who
at the slightest provocation, fly to the
defense of the executive. that the omis-
3 sion of details is a characteristic of the
message and that nothing could be
gained by a reiteration of facts con-
tained in the report of the naval board
accompanying it. But it is this very
characteristic that accentuates the
omission referred to. The president par
ticularizes only when referring to the
"prompt assistance extended by the
Spanish cruiser Alfonso XII" the "gen-
terous care given the wounded by the au-
thorities of Havana" also Spanish; how
the dead were welcomed to hospitable
graves in Spanish cemeteries; and the
"tributes of grief and sympathy offered
from all official quarters of the island"-
Spanish of course.
The Herald has no desire to be hyper
critical. 1t has, indeed, declared that
this is no time for carping criticism, nor
is it, if it be the presidents purpose to
meet the views of the people of this coun-
try regarding the settlement of the
Cuban trouble.
But we submit to a candid clientele
that this message, in general and in
particular, is a disappointment and that
it will be so regarded by all except that
small element of the population which is
hoping and praying for peace for what
there is in it to them, without so much as
q reference TO tne national nOuOT anu Cne
national dignity and the demands of
humanity everywhere.
Exception may not be taken to the dip
lomatic language employed by the pres
ident. Up to the order to fire that is per-
haps permissible. But we think it will
be conceded that now is not the time to
incorporate into state papers fulsome
eulogies of the Spaniards or apostro-
phes to their graces of character, or to
hold up the mirror to their grief and
their woe over the disaster to the Maine.
Another message, upon another phase
of the Cuban question: will be sent to
congress tomorrow. Let us hope there
will be something in it calculated to
warm the patriotic cookies of our heart.
We have had very little thus far for our
money, for our patience, for our for
bearance.
The herald., 1898-03-29

mony upon which the naval board based
its findings. - well as the reports Of tbs
Cuban cons6ls. are yet needed 70 com
plete the volume. Then must come that
deliberate consideration" which the
president in his message invokes. Let us
hope that patience will not cease to be a
virtue. at least until the president has
played his last card. which he promises
to do tomorrow. After that the fences
should be thrown down. and the repre-
sentatives Of the people, in whom Is
lodged the sole prerogative Of declar-
ing war. permitted to express their opin-
ions without restriction. The people will
rather demand that congress begin to as
sert itself.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Proposed Hat Exchange

To the Editor Of the Los Angeles Herald:
have had the honor thrust upon me OF an
exchange of, an old hat for q new one twice
within six weeks. Once might do In an
ordinary season, but twice. and In dry
year. and under the profits of Dingley
tariff with railroad combine. is too much.
Besides. the old hats do not fit me.
The last gentleman to press this distinc-
tion upon me is Sunsetter. The hat I thus
unwillingly acquired was made by the Ha-
big company Of Vienna and Berlin, and is
marked "Adolf Rosenfeld, Carlsbad" With
expressions Of proper consideration and in
the most polite way in the world, beg to
invite the gentleman owning this foreign
made hat to exchange It back for my
American one. ABBOT KINNEY.
1M South Broadway. Los Angeles. Cal.
The herald., 1898-03-29

they stand in the way Of the consum'
nation OF our designs. based upon tht
full consciousness OF national duty.
Every interest Of the United States de-
mands speedy action.
Every dictate Of humanity points tC
hasty movements and to rapid conclu-
sions.
Even the money changers. who have
thrown the weight of their powerful in
fiuence in favor Of the policy Of delay
of concession and compromise and post
ponement. now begin to see the danger
Of further postponement. Comprehend
ing at last the temper of the people
they realize that II blows are to be struck
the sooner they are delivered the more
effective they will be. and the quicker
will the struggle be ended.
After three years of abortive attempts
to drive the Spaniards from the island
all the while drawing upon the United
States for the help without which con-
tinuance of the struggle would have
been impossible, this is no time for
Gomez to declare that he can achieve
independence for his people without our
aid.
Having aroused the latent interest and
sympathy Of the American people. as II
perhaps was never before aroused. the
time is inopportune for the patriots to
declare hands of. and to assume an air
of independence of US as well as Of Spain
In doing SO at this time he overlooks the
controlling motives Of our people, the
saving of the lives of the surviving non
combatants, no less than the vouchsaf-
ing of freedom to those who have been
so gallantly fighting for it in the field.
1t is too late for suggestions from the
insurgents as to the manner in which
independence shall be secured.
1t is too late for Spain to propose any
plan of settlement that does not compre-
hend independence for the people OF
Cuba.
1t is too late for change in the plan OF
conveying speedy relief to the famished
islanders.
1t is too late to consider what the world
will think Of our humane determination
to feed the hungry Cubans.
If, as is alleged, congress sits upon a
volcano, the source of it's explosive en-
ergy must not be lost sight Of. 1t is the
people who make and unmake congresses
The herald., 1898-03-29
FROM ALL POINTS OF VIEW

period pregnant with portentous
possibilities has been ushered in. the
issue of war or peace depending largely
upon the point of view.
Let US first consider it from the Span-
ish standpoint. Let us hear what the
Spaniard has to say: Cuba belongs t1
us. 1t constitutes the last remaining
valuable asset of the crown on the west
ern hemisphere. 1t is rich bevond com.
pare. Its inhabitants are subjects of the
monarchy. owing allegiance to the flag
Their contributions in the past have
constituted an important feature of the
The herald., 1898-03-29
Cardinal Manning's Humor

DR.. Manning had a strong sense of humor
and delighted in telling Irish stories. One
related to an Irish laborer, who was thus
addressed by passing Englishman:
whats that you're building, Pat?"
"shure, an it's church, yer homer"
'Is it a Protestant church,"
'tNo. yer homer"
"a Catholic church, them"
"Indade, an it is that same yer homer
I'm very sorry to hear it, Pat"
''So's the devil, yer homer"
The cardinal on one occasion arrived in
full merriment, though informing his
friends that he had been all but run over
and he added: III the accident had been
more effectual my epitaph must have been
Sad was his fate. 1t happened thus,
He was run over by a bus"
Westminster Gazette.
The herald., 1898-03-29

The Methodist Ministers association
of Los Angeles yesterday adopted q
series OF resolutions. renewing their al
legiance to the government. pledsing
their earnest support to the efforts Of
the president in behalf Of peace. but de-
clarihg that peace is purchased at too
dear price when that price 10 the ma
tion's dishonor, the wholesale destruc-
ton Of helpless women and innocent
children by the slow torture Of starva-
tion, system Of warfare worthy Of the
barbarous Turk"
The herald., 1898-03-29

The reported change in England's pol
icy in the far east. noted in our dis
patches this morning, will stand some
discounting. 1t is by no means probable
that she will abandon her demand for
free ports and enter into the general
scramble for territorial acquisition, as
mtimated. The movement Of her flee,
from Hong Kong northward. we think
will be found to have a different sighif-
canoe.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Clever Stage Effect

An ingenious stage waterfall, devised by
Mr.. Gailhard, has attracted attention at
the Paris opera halls 1t Is made Of tulle,
stretched on frames initiating the curves
OF a fall. Behind 1t little streams Of water
are discharged through perforated pipes
against a metal plate, so as to throw
spray upon the tulle. When the electric
lisht is played on this the effect is magical,
The herald., 1898-03-29

The city council acted wisely in TAX
ing steps that will prevent the distri-
button Of patent medicines from house
to house. Packages are frequently left
on piazzas for children to discover and
Sample" thereby endangering their
lives; while scoundrels frequently take
advantage of this method Of distributing
their wares to evade the law regarding
their vile drugs.
The herald., 1898-03-29
The Family Must Suffer

If a Chinese dies while being tried for
murder, the very fact of his dying is taken
as evidence Of his guilt. He has departed
but somebody must suffer, and his eldest
son, II he has one, is sent to prison for a
year. II he has no son, then his father
or a brother gets fiogging. It's all in the
family, and justice must be administered.
The herald., 1898-03-29

We have had the message and the re-
port Of the naval board. The testimony
taken by the latter. however, is with
held. It should not long be kept from
the public. The people have right to
see the evidence upon which the board
has based its findings. This cannot fall
to prove very interesting reading at this
particular juncture,
The herald., 1898-03-29

The commercial interest already be-
gins to feel the pinch Of war. Marine in
surance Is rising rapidly, and shippers at
gulf ports have been advised by the un-
derwriters to consign their freight to
British bottoms. as they are considered
the only safe means Of transportation
In case Of war. A prolongation Of the
uncertainty cannot but have a damag-
ing effect upon American commerce.,
The herald., 1898-03-29

The people will not, with any degree Of
complaisance, tolerate the smothering of
the Maine report in committee. Any at
tempt to hold it back for an unreasonable
period will be sure to react upon the
presidential plan.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Clubs From a Famous Tree

The famous old hickory tree near Cold
Springs. Ind, under which Mike McCoole
and Joe Coburn fought a pugilistic battle
thirty years ago, and served nine months
each in the county Jail therefor, has been
cut down, and today the heart of the tough
old tree was shipped to Cincinnati to be
made into clubs for members Of the Queen
City police force. M
The herald., 1898-03-29

Uncle Coils is expected here today or
tomorrow. Some one should take him to
San Pedro to see the site Of the new
harbor of refuge and Of commerce that is
going to be built
The herald., 1898-03-29
snubbed the Naughty Hussars

The officers Of the 'Steenth hussars, ac-
cording to the hoary tale, were graciously
pleased to accept the invitation Of a witty
Irish hostess to dance. They attended
but played the part of passive spectators
until their hospitable hostess came to their
assistance and offered to find them part
ners. In response to her endeavors the
senior officer present thanked her. but ex-
planned that the 'Steenth don't dance. y
Don't they?" returned the lady; "then
sincerely hope they can march," Which
they did.
The herald., 1898-03-29
It II Doubtful

The Yreka Journal refers to Mckinley az
"a second Lincoln" He has the opportuni-
ty ready made to his hands to fashion him.
self into at least an acceptable limitation
thereof. But will Wall street permit him
to do his whole duty by the American peo.
ple?-Sacramento Bee.
The herald., 1898-03-29

The worst has not yet actually hap
pened, but Senator BILLY" Mason has
announced that he will today address the
senate upon the presidents message.
Hope is poising Its regretful wings for a
long flight adown the black. abysmal
chasm of despair.
The herald., 1898-03-29

The Russian flag was yesterday hoisted
over Port Arthur and Talien Wan, the
Chinese garrisons being withdrawn. The
Mongolians believe in peace at any
price.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Insult Added

Yabsley-You know that blind beggar I
gave the dime to this morning? Well, I
found him ten minutes after In saloon.
buying drink
Wickwire-What did he say?
Yabsley-He grinned and said: Here's
looking at you."-Indianapolis Journal.
The herald., 1898-03-29

The latest demand upon this govern
ment by the Sagasta ministry was for
time. The country promises to be a
trifle shy on that commodity.
The herald., 1898-03-29

The Spaniards have an undoubted right
to move their torpedo flotilla from At
rican to American waters. But they will
hardly have the gall to claim that it is
no more than a friendly visit.
The herald., 1898-03-29
The Pope's Private Seal

The seal worn by the pope, and used by
him on official documents to which his sig
nature Is attached, has on 1t the engraving
of a fish, with the cipher of the wearer.
Since the thirteenth century every pope
has worn ring of this character. and it is
shattered with hammer when the wearer
dies, to prevent its use on forged docu-
ment
The herald., 1898-03-29
uncle Coils at San Pedro

If Uncle Coils elects trustee or SO the
opening Of streets is at an end, and when
the charter for the wharf expires It Will
be extended for LOO years Know the men
who are Huntington's henchmen.-Sau
Pedro Times. ~
The herald., 1898-03-29

The Duke Of veragua calls the presi-
dent ian ignorant suffer-" The late la
mented Senor de LONE said something
about him scarcely more complimentary.
We do not recall any unpleasant refer
ence to Spaniards'by the president. since
the beginning of the revolution In Cubs.
The herald., 1898-03-29

The report which gained circulation
yesterday, to the effect that Spain has
accepted the offers Of the United States
to mediate in the Cuban war;" would
have been received with more credulity
had 1t been known that the United States
has made any such proposal.
The herald., 1898-03-29
But Will It Be Closedp

The closing of the gap will be a BID
thing for all the counties through which
the coast line will pass. The eastern pas
senger traffic will pass over the coast road,
and that means much for every section
along the route.-San Jose Mercury.
The herald., 1898-03-29
THE PUBLIC PULSE

Crhs Herald under this heading prints
eommunications., but does not assume ~
sponsibility for the sentiments expteosed,
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity - far ~ d consistent with the
proper expression Of their views.)
The herald., 1898-03-29
No Politics in This

Santa Clara county is making prepara.
tions for floral festival under the rnma
of Bud and Blossom carnival. Appro-
priately enough. they are going to try and
get Governor Budd to open It for them.--
Oakland Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-03-29

The sundry civil bill will doubtless be
reported to the senate today, with the
San Pedro item as 1t came from the
house.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Welcome

Mistress (severely)-If such thing oc-
ours again, Norah, shall have to get an
other servant.
Norah-I wish yez wud-there's easily
enough worruk for two av ius.-Boston
Traveller.
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Seemed Incomprehensible

Mrs. Somewhat delicately construct
ed things some big steamships are!
Mr.. Somer-Why do you say that?
Mrs. Somer-Just think of the breaking
Of screw disabling the whole shtp!-Phil-
adelphia North American.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Void All the Way Through

The primary law, seemingly, was drafted
in the belief that primary was not an
election, in the full meaning Of the consti.
tuition, and not subject to all the provisions
of the latter respecting the privileges Of
voting. The supreme court says this Is an
erroneous idea and, therefore, the law Of
1897 is void all the way through. Neither
can any other primary law, which would
do much good. be enacted unless the cons
stitution is amended-Oakland Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-03-29

The st. James Gazette yesterday de-
clared that Spain Is in the wrong, AMI
must walk warily." 1t will probably
continue to walk Spanish.
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London's Recent Big Fire

London's big fire has led the county coun-
ell to authorize an increase In expendi-
lures Of nearly 81. .O0O. 900 right away. and to
add slS 900 a year to the estimates.
The herald., 1898-03-29
GAMBLERS BET ON PEACE

The faith which Wall street yet has
in the ability of the administration to
stand off war with Spain was yester-
day reflected on the floor Of the New
York stock exchange. The market
opened weak, but "at 1880 o'clock a sud-
den strength developed" which forced
prices by jumps. Sugar rose rapidly
from 111a4 to 1904; tobacco leaped from
94% to SO; gas from s91s to 95%: Manhat-
tan from 95h to 100.
The ready acquiescence Of both houses
of congress in the plans Of the admins
tration, which in Wall street at least
are believed to comprehend further delay
in the settlement Of the Cuban trouble.
doubtless caused this remarkable up
ward movement.
Let us hope that before the week closes
it will be developed that this acquies-
ence is only tentative, and that congress.
once the fact is developed that it is being
duped, will once more assert itself.
The herald., 1898-03-29
rN,r,o,,a Profession in China

In China the detection of false coins is
a skillful. prosperous profession, known
as "shroffins," and is taught in special
schools.
The herald., 1898-03-29

TENNYSON-"MARGARET"-
fs'N- sweet, pale Margaret,
o rare. pale Margaret.
What lit your eyes with fearful power,
Like moonlight on q falling shower?
RUsKIN-"HELEN OF TROY
A daughter Of the gods. divinely tall,
And most divinely fair.
Her loveliness with shame and with sur
Frose my swift speech: she turning on
my face
The star-like sorrows of immortal eyes.
Spoke slowly in her place.
OWEN MEREDIrH-'LUcILE"-
Decidedly so.
At least. so she was some ten summers
As soft and as sallow as autumn-with
hair
Neither black. nor yet brown. but that
tinEe which the air
Takes at eve in September, when night
fingers lone
Through a vineyard from beams Of a
slow-setting sun.
MRS. BROWNING-"A COURT LADY,
Her hair was tawny with gold, her eyes
with purple dark.
Her cheeks pale opal burned with a red
and restless spark.
Never was lady Of Milan nobier Of name
and in race;
Never was lady Of Italy fairer to see In
the face.
ALGERNoN CHARLES swINBURNE-
"ISEULT'-
Iseult. more fair than foam or dawn was
white,
Her gaze was glad past loves own sing
ing Of.
And her face lovely past desire for love.
Past thought and speech her maiden mo-
tfOns were,
And a more golden sunrise was her hair.
ROBERT BURNS
She was winsome wee thing.
She is a handsome wee thing.
She Is a bonnie wee thing
This sweet wee wife of mine.
From Beauty in Women" compiled
by Beatrice Sturgis.
The herald., 1898-03-29

In Manchuria dogs are raised TOR their
skins. 4 Al fairly prosperous Manchurian
ior farmer will own 1000 or more dogs.
The herald., 1898-03-29

This country wants no over-the-sea or
across s-the-channel possessions. We
have troubles enough already.
The herald., 1898-03-29
The Real Trouble

Not few Of those who imagine theu.-
selves overworlked are only overtaikeds-s
Ventura Independent.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Two Pieces Of Luck

A lucky chance will place new attracs
tion within reach of Los Angeles VISITORS
a grove of bananas. The Improvement Of
Griffith park does this, and the city is ia
be congratulated on two pieces of good
luck-getting the attraction and having the
work done for nothing.-Pasadena Star.
The herald., 1898-03-29
woMAN's BEAUTY

TENNYSON-"ELA
Elaine the fair, Elaine the loveable.
Elaine, the lily maid OF Astolat.
The herald., 1898-03-29

Congress and the people have waited
a long time, with a degree Of patience
and forbearance above all praise, for the
information which the administration
has now begun to give to it and them in
stallments. Both can wait yet little
longer Ter the whole story. The testi-
The herald., 1898-03-29

S one Disagrreable Trait Absent
Afghan women are never jealous Of eael
other.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Reform Set Back

Primary election reform has been set
back two years, at least by the decision Of
the supreme court upsetting the stratton
law. But that decision Is sound. OF that
there can be no doubt. A blundering legis.
lature, misled by body Of lawyers COM
posing two judiciary committees, entitled
the bill in a manner forbidden by the con-
stitution, and so framed 1t that, In the
opinion of the appellate tribunal, It in.
fringes rights guaranteed to citizens by the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Union.
The herald., 1898-03-29
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Borrow EN- From Spain

The United States authorities have just
purchased twelve swift yachts and tugs.
which are to be Immediately metRmor-
phosed into torpedo boats. They cost
81 100000. 1t may be suggested that there
are six similar craft. now sailing westward
from the Canary islands. which might. by
little enterprise and at comparatively
'trifiing expense. be added to our collection.
But this little speculation is one which
needs to be carried through promptly and
before the desired acquisitions have time
to strip off their travelling clothes and get
into fighting rig.-San Francisco Bulletin.
The herald., 1898-03-29
Doing Efiective work

That Congressman Barlow is doing ef-
fective work is evidenced by the following
dispatch from Washington. dated March
18TH: President McKinley's proclamation
creating the Pine Mountain Zaca land for.
est reservation, has been given out official-
ly. The time since his approval has been
occupied by the interior department In
correcting some of the boundary lines.
which are not clearly set forth in the maps
prepared by Congressman Barlow of the
Sixth California district, who has worked
the matter through.-San Pedro Times
The herald., 1898-03-29

TENNYSON-"MARG
Ts'f. o sweet, pale Margaret.
o rare, pale Margaret,
What lit your eyes with fearful power
Like moonlight on falling shower?