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The herald., 1898-05-27
THE DEBT HABIT

A commendable feature Of that unique
social fabric constructed upon the banks
of the Great Salt Lake. by Brigham
Young, was the absolute prohibition of
public Indebtedness. Al county, township
or municipality could indulge in no in
numbered utilities. Before a church,
schoolhouse or Jail could be erected, the
estimated cost of the structure had to be
in the hands of the officials. With cash
the people were ever able to secure a
dollar dsbursed Other phases of Nor
monism have yielded to the progress of
"cvilization," but this feature of it sur
wives. The per capita debt of Utah is
debt for the entire United States of 1922. 40.
Compared with European nations, the
United States has not been excessively
addicted to the debt habit. In 1891 the
public debt of the nation was but $75,-
463 900. 1t never exceeded $100, 900, 900 un-
til 1916, and from that time until 1885 1t
was steadily reduced from 1927 1884 900 20
the petty figure Of $37,513. From that
period until 1861 it grew to 800, $50. 900. 1t
increased in a single year to $524, JIG, 900:
by 1883 1t had reached 81, ,119, ,772,0O0, and
was at the highest point on July 1, 1855.
$2,773,236173. On the first of last Novem-
ber it stood at 81. sos. III, ,643.
The expenses Of the present war, If
added to the outstanding debt, will carry
the aggregate above the two billion
mark, higher than it has been since 1881
1t is now proposed to add 100000, 900 to
the interest-bearing debt, and if the con-
tention is admitted, that sufficient money
for the conduct of the war can only be
obtained by issuing bonds, it will not be
easy to conjecture when the borrowing of
money will end, or to what limit the debt
of the nation will reach.
And after the war is ended, the "les-
sons" it is supposed to teach will be
worked to their utmost limit in securing
appropriations for coast defense, for har-
Dor improvements. for docks, coaling sta
The herald., 1898-05-27
IN THE PUBLIC EYE

Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite.
who died not long ago, has been honored
by beautiful monument to his memory ct
Hamburg, erected by his friend Max A.
Phillip.
A monument designed by the Princess
Louise has just been placed over the grave
Of Mrs. Mary Ann Thurston. who nursed
all the children of Queen Victoria from
1S45 to 1867.
DR.. Johannis Beinnemann, a German
Specialist for medical gymnastics" died
recently in England from syncope, brought
on by long continued excessive exercise"
He was 6S years old.
Charles Dewey and wife of Montpelier,
VT, have just celebrated their golden we'd
ding. Mr. Dewey is a brother Of the hero
of Manila. Five hundred guests were pres
ent at the celebration.
The erection of a statue to Mr.. Villers,
which was unveiled in his presence at
Wolverhapmton in 1879, is not the only in
stance Of popular public man in Great
Britain being honored by a statue in his
lifetime.
An odd coincidence at this time is the
death Of the fourth earl of Effingham, a
descendant of the famous Lord Howard OF
Efhngham, who, with Drake, Hawkins and
Frobisher, was largely instrumental in the
dispersion of the Spanish armada in 1858.
Captain Charles Weaver of an Arkansas
company wears a sword that was first car
ried by his great-great-grandfath in the
revolutionary war, next by his great
grandfather in the war of 1872 and again
by his uncle, who was killed in the civil
war at the battle of Arkansas Post.
ModjesEa first appeared in the character
of Camille in National guard hall in Vir-
ginia City, a Nevada mining camp. It
was not only her first appearance in the
part in English, but in any language. and
she had never seen the play performed A
manager went all the way from San Fran
cishco to see the performance, engaged her
to appear at his theater, and thus began
her successful career on the American
stage.
In all the statues Of Goethe scattered
throughout Germany the poet Is represent
ed as he appeared at so or 60 years Of age.
Leipsic is now about to put up statue Of
Goethe in memory of the three years. from
1865 to 176S, which he spent as student at
the University of Leipsic. 1t is hoped that
this statue, for which $4,000 marks have
been subscribed, will be ready by August
next, in which case the ceremony Of un-
yelling will take place on the 2Sth Of that
month, being the 15Oth anniversary Of
Goethe's birth.
The herald., 1898-05-27

Manila, as we all now recognise, was a
one-sided smash. And the battle of
Santiago will be one-sided smash also.
Spain has no resource left but individual
heroism, and that is n0 match for Ameri-
can heroism. Let us have war-that we
may the sooner have peace. Let us not
further pursue the Weyler plan Of starv-
ing the Spaniards into subsection. That
is not worthy of US as a nation. 1t will
not command for us either the admira-
tion or the respect Of the world.
The herald., 1898-05-27
A PLAY FOR BONDS


last The Herald printed the following tel
egram:
NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-The Evening
World says that Senator Hanna was in
conference last evening with a number
of representatives of financial institu-
tions, and he was given to understand
by them that the administration could
depend upon all the money support nec-
essary to carry out any plan af action
that might be determined upon.
According to the Evening World,
series of bond issues aggregating $780,
900 900 was suggested as a possibility
and was acQuiesced in by the assembled
financiers.
This Is the origin Of the $500 900. 900
bond scheme now under discussion in the
United States senate. Congress had moth
ing whatever to do with getting it up.
1t was incubated and hatched in the back
parlor of a New York city bank, more
than three months ago, by Mark Hanna
and "a number of Representatives of finan-
cial institutions" The proposition was
taken to Washington by Hanna, who,
with the assistance of Gage, committed
Mckinley to it. 1t was embodied in the
war revenue bill and put through the
house under whip and spur; every men,
Der Of the administration party but one
voting forit.
In order that 1t may pass the senate
and become law it is necessary to have
the support of others besides the Hanna
ToLv ;pla 10
tain Democrats an excuse for their in
fidelity Mckinley hurries up call for
5000 more troops. There is no necessity
whatever for such a call. The regular
there is already mustered in over 100000
volunteers, and he is not using any of
them in Cuba. His message was delayed
long time in order that he might be able
to "strke decisive blow" when the war
was declared; but no blow has been
struck, though a long time for it has
passed. Large land and naval forces
were gathered near Cuba to be ready to
cooperate at once with Gomez and
Garcia, but no such cooperation has
taken place.
Senator Proctor, ex-secretary of war,
who visited Cuba said 1000 men were suf-
ficient for that purpose, and it is quite
certain that a much smaller force
could cooperate with the insurgents
successfully. Why has not some move
ment been made? Why are the insur-
gents left without assistance and the
reconcentrados permitted to die of
starvation by tens of thousands, when
more than 100000 American soldiers are
eager to relieve them?
This call for $4,000 more soldiers is
sham, and intended for further delay.
Its object is to bolster up the $500. 900, 900
bond scheme of Hanna and the repre-
sentatives Of financial institutions" in
New York.
This new call is made, not only before
blow is struck, but before the first call
for 125,000 is filled, and before the neces-
sity for further force appears even re-
motely.
The truth is, and as an American we
blush to confess it, the freedom of Cuba
is not sought, but the aim Of the Hanna
party is to make bond slaves of the in
dustrious people of this country. Those
representatives of financial institu-
tions," who are bringing their power to
bear in the United States senate are
much more dangerous than any Spanish
foe.
AS Patrick Henry said. "If this be
treason make the most of it," But the
real traitors are in Washington and in
high places.
The herald., 1898-05-27

there was something more to be done for
down few places at the present time,
and, as result, felt lonesome and had
a hankering for another plum. At the
same time Patton admitted that he got
paign of 1896, from the silver end of it
alone. Not being nominee at this time,
with no possible prospect of being, and
out Of newspaper, he has literally
nothing to traffic on in 1898; hence the
situation resolves itself into a simple
question of revenue.
1t is pltiable to note that the ''major,"
having lost his aristocratic clientage.
who feasted on the literary morsels OF
the greatest all-around appontive, office
holder, perhaps on the Pacific slope, he
Is like Cervera's fleet, all bottled up.
However, the military arena is open to
the major" and with his established
reputation as a dead shot Qf the other
fellow is daft and running away, there
is still hope for him. With his habit of
monopolizing all the places Of emolu-
ment, he will probably officer the entire
regiment from colonel to sergeant AS
long as the political situation is relieved
of this incubus, we feel that the military
must stand it; and If the major" has his
way there will be lieutenant generals
galore in the near future, and he will be
all of them,
The herald., 1898-05-27

There should be a Franco-American
alliance, and that without any unneces-
sary delay. French bankers are carry
ing six hundred millions in Spanish
bonds, and American capitalists are
credited with a like amount. Why
shouldn't they form an offensive and de-
fensive alliance, and call off this war
before the security is absolutely wiped
cey Depew to the continent.
The herald., 1898-05-27
Through Rates

Patron Un a western railroad station)--
Gimme ticket to Gulchtown.
Ticket Clerk-Yessir. Seven an half.
Patron-Seven dollars and a half to
Gulchtown? Why, that's only few sta.
tions from here.
Ticket Clerk (sharply)-Sevenahalt
Lively, now.
Patron-Don't want it. Give me ticket
for China by way of Gulchtown.
Ticket Clerk (briskly)-Here you are, sir.
Five dollars.-New York Weekly.
The herald., 1898-05-27
UNCLE SANS NAVY
NO. q pORTrOLIO

NO. . POkTFOLlO
Of that artistic series of views of the
United States Navy has been received at
tho business office OF the
DAILY HERALD
and the complete set can now be had.
Present q coupon and 10 cents for each
Portfolio-6O cents for complete set. If
TO be sent by mail. 2 cents extra on each
Portfolio for postage.
Those desiring complete sets should
call at once as the stock on hand of some
Of the mum bers is very limited.
Portfolio No. comprises some Of the
most interesting and exciting views ever
taken by cam sra or sketched by pen, in
cluding q double page illustration Of a
naval engagement between the fleets Of
America and Spain, representing the
greatest battleships. torpedo boats, tor
pedoes, and torpedo boat destroye ers of
both nations in furious combat.
The herald., 1898-05-27

Tom Reeds presidential ambition is
held in allegiance. He will be in evidence
In the next national convention. And
from his stubborn refusal to permit
Hawaii to be annexed, it is more or less
that load through the campaign, should
he be SO fortunate as to be selected as
the standard bearer. In other directions,
also, may this astute statesman be de-
pended upon to do all in his power to
keep his party from taking a position too
early.
The herald., 1898-05-27

Paris newspapers no more reflect pub
lie sentiment in France than do the New
York newspapers in America. They are
controlled by much the same, influences.
1t Is not necessary to say that they are
bought and paid for by the financial
section. Technically that would be as
untrue Of the Paris as of the New York
newspapers. But the interests of the
bankers are made the interests of the
newspapers. The bourgeoisie are con-
trolled by the bankers, who accommodate
them at their counters. The newspapers
are dependent upon the shop-keepers for
their patronage. And there you are.
The current is quite complete and alto
gether natural. Few papers in New York
or in Paris but would scorn direct brbe.
The herald., 1898-05-27
CANNES in Hard Luck

Now that the dog-stealer, who was so
busily engaged last winter in stealing ca
mines for the Klondike, has passed away,
the dog-poisoner has put in an appearance
again. Several cases of the kind have been
reported during the past few days. The
friend of man" is not having his friend
ship reciprocated by any means.-Oakland
Tribune.
The herald., 1898-05-27

lions, lighthouses ana new navy. Inere
will be demand for an increase Of the
army, for its better equipment, and the
! pay roll of the civil list will add enor-
mously to the burdens Of the people, es-
pecially if the new territory captured
from Spain is to be held and governed,
for it will be many years before the gov
ernment will be able to recoup its ex-
penses from the impoverished people of
the Philippines, should no other white
elephants fall into our hands.
Opposition to the expansion Of the ma
tional debt will be answered in the usual
way-the national necessity. the new
destiny Of the nation and the Importance
Of preparing for it. the new dangers and
the urgency for providing against them,
the new markets and the Importance of
occupying them. It will be asked If this
country, with its vastly greater re-
sources, cannot carry a debt burden as
great as that of France, 81, ,446, 793, ,39S; as
great as that of Austria Hungary. ST.
S66, 1886, ,539; as great as that of Italy, ST.
491 01S,074. or as large as that of Great
Britain, $3,350, ,719,563. Some will point to
Spain, and declare If that country can af-
ford to carry debt burden of
81, 500, 900, 900, the United States will not
stagger under a load Of double that
amount.
On the face of 1t this will appeal to
many people who do not stop to inquire
to what this tendency to debt enlarge
ment means. what it portends to the gov
ernments indulging in 1t, what it means
to the people who have 1t to pay. The per
capita debt Of the Spanish people today
aggregates 500. The government realizes
1t cannot be increased so much as by a
single peseta, and it dare not add toI it.
To secure money with which to continue
the war it has at last been compelled to
mare terms with the railways, to dicker
with them for franchises In perpetuity,
for the sale to them of privileges, the ex-
ercise Of which will further impoverish
the people, further serve to enslave and
drive them to desperation. Italy is stag
gering under a similar load, and Austria
Hungary is hopeessly involved.
Nations whose expenditures exceed
their revenues finally land where the In
dividual does when he spends more than
he earns-in the bankrupt court. Many
European states are travelling that road,
with the certainty of reaching the same
destination. Their experience, tendency
and probable fate should be a warning
to US, rather than an incentive to emu
ton.
The question is at issue at this moment.
1t is being debated in the senate from day
to day. A final vote may be reached
within fortnight upon the main ques-
tion, as to whether we shall tax accumu-
lations instead Of consumption-as to
whether we shall put our hands in our
pockets or borrow from the pawnbrokers
whether we shall pay for the war as it
progresses or saddle the cost of 1t upon
our children-whether we shall agree to
pay s1.90 for every dollars worth of
supplies furnished our army and navy,
and give to the Shylocks another grip
upon our throats.
The herald., 1898-05-27
ONE RECOURSE LEFT HIM

The feeling of leading Democrats in
this section, which was at fever heat
when it was bruited about that H. w.
Patton was to be appointed bank COM
missioner has considerably subsided, now
that it has been demonstrated that the
report never had any foundation except
in the prolific brain Of Patton himself.
That worthy has recently stated under
oath that he never had direct promise,
but that the governor informed him that
The herald., 1898-05-27
A Distressing State

Wires from a majority of the markets
show a distressing state of affairs, with
both oranges and lemons. The fruit is
doubtless arriving in very bad condition.
the cold weather of December and January
catching the late fruit at a tender and
undeveloped stage, leaving 1t to ripen after
a fashion, but not in good shipping condi-
ton. Then 1t is the time of the year for
eastern berries to interfere.-Azusa Pomo-
T'rOpic
The herald., 1898-05-27

Gomez, with the aid Of an army press,
is issuing orders and proclamations to
his troops that have very hopeful ring.
But we should feel more encouraged did
he display a trife more of enterprise in
getting his men down to the landings
when our vessels touch for the purpose
Of reflling his larder. He seems of late
to have imbibed something OF the Wash
war
The herald., 1898-05-27

The fear Of European interference be-
fore we shall have secured a hold upon
Porto Rico is believed to be inspiring the
administration to vigorous action. The
country will care little for the inspiration.
Indeed, IL an advance is ordered. no ques-
tions will be asked.
The herald., 1898-05-27
Demanded by the People

Various politicians have claimed the
credit for this war for their parties, but IL
we read the signs right, this war was de-
manded by the people of the United States.
regardless of political parties, and 1t was
only after the demand of the people had
become imperative that many of the poll
ticians got down on the war side Of the
fence.-Ventura Independent.
The herald., 1898-05-27
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Just Americans

There are many who hope this war will
not witness enrollments of particular
classes and races under distinctive titles
other than American. 1t is essentially an
American war in the patriotic unity OF all
our people as against a foreign foe, and it
should be so conducted as to hasten the
obliteration of race and class distinctions
which must sooner or later cease forever
among us, and the sooner the better for all
concerned.-Riverside Enterprise.
The herald., 1898-05-27
The Difference

1t is disgrace and a reproach to this
city to think that 1900 children of Los
Angeles have contributed $4OO towards the
rebuilding of the Maine and that the 1000
school children of this city not one dollar
has been collected for that purpose. 1t is
not the fault of the children, but the un-
patriotic principals.-San Diego Vidette.
The herald., 1898-05-27
Italv and Her Example

1t Is little more than 100 years ago that
the events began to shape themselves
which came to crisis just before the close
of the century and invited the French rev
olution. How singularly similar Is the
history that Italy is making now! the
story of 1890 is the story of 1885, 1t is a re-
volt against the unequal conditions that
society throws about the toilers and the
drones who sit in MISUNDERSTANDING
Times
The herald., 1898-05-27
The Democratic PROGRAM

Coin the seigniorage!
Issue the greenbacks!
Tax the corporations!
No bonds
The poor men are fighting this war. Let
the rich pay for it. That is the Democratic
program. Let us see If the Hannaites dare
beat it.-Stockton Mail
The herald., 1898-05-27

The report that forty KrupH guns have
been shipped into Spain from Essen.
apprehension on this side of the water.
1t will take more than forty Krupp guns
to save the present ministry and the dy-
nasty.
The herald., 1898-05-27

The simple announcement of the in
tended visit of the first lord of the British
admiralty to Gibralter has thrown Mad
rid into a white heat Of excitement, and
a frenzied newspaper calls upon the gov
ernment to promptly place batteries on
the eminence commanding the British
stronghold. The average Spaniardl may
be trusted to "smell the blood of an
Er glishman" across seas and straits.
The herald., 1898-05-27
Changing Spanish Opinion

Perhaps the Spanish wiseacres are con-
vinced by this time that the discipline on
the American warships has improved since
that affair of February 18th, which they
attributed to lack of that essential quail
ity.-Butte MONTY Miner.
The herald., 1898-05-27

General Alger's petition for a second
assistant secretary of war should be
speedily granted. And the administra-
tion might consider the wisdom Of plac-
ing the department in the hands of the
appointee,
The herald., 1898-05-27
The Best Wav

The best way to avoid exposing your ig-
norance of Spanish pronunciations is to
look VS. and steer clear of the j's.-Orange
County Herald.
The herald., 1898-05-27

The fire and bridge bonds carried yes
terday by more than the requisite ma
jority. The Herald congratulates the
people of Los Angeles upon their action
in voting the bonds. 1t will be good
investment for the city from a business
point of view, and will afford greatly
needed fire protection.
The herald., 1898-05-27
In Hard Luck

The Ontario Record has suspended the
publication of it's daily edition. Not even
was Admiral Deweys unparalleled victory
at Manila warm enough news to keep a
caily paper going in a place the size of
Ontario.-Pomona Progress.
The herald., 1898-05-27

For fifty years or more England has
collected tax on incomes, sometimes as
much as three per cent, and no income
below $3.50 is exempt. Revenues from
this source last year aggregated eighty
isn't rich mans country, like the United
States.
The herald., 1898-05-27

The administration expresses surprise
at the weakness of the insurgent forces
in Cuba. But Spanish puissance on the
island Is never discounted. 1t grows
larger, in the Washington eye, as the
rainy season approaches.
The herald., 1898-05-27

The most suggestive news that comes
from Cuba is that Blanco is greatly
strengthening his defenses." This helps
to reconcile US to months needless de-
lay in the advance movement.
The herald., 1898-05-27
State Aid for Sunday Schools

An attempt in the Delaware legislature
to appeal an old law under which Sunday
schools each receive IS year from the
county failed ignominiously.
The herald., 1898-05-27

Senator White made masterful speech
in the senate yesterday against several
features Of the war revenue bill, directing
his shafts particularly against the stamp
tax
The herald., 1898-05-27
All Together

The Frenchmen had better keep their
mouths shut en- masse.-San Jacinto Sun.
Decorah-posten., 1898-10-04

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