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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-08-04

PRINCE BISMARCK was a typical
German Of the ruling class We have
never produced leading man in this
country like him, and fortunately it is
so. He had no sympathy with the
common people, and only considered
them as contributors to the greatness of
the class to which he belonged. He
was an aristocrat, pure and simple, and
a sample of the best IF his class. He
believed that the country belonged to
the " gentlemen -" die Herren," "the
high-born," and that everybody in it
was tributary to them. He wanted to
make the German aristocracy the first
in Europe, and planned, labored, and
administered with great success in that
direction. He was devoted to his coun-
try, because her development would
elevate his class. For this he humili-
ated Austria, crushed France, and made
Prussia the head of a new and united
Germany. He was man of superb
courage, intelligence, and will-power,
and he let nothing stand in the way OF
his objects Striving for his class, he ac-
complished great deal of good for Ger.
many and humanity. He might have ac.
complished much more, if he had been
a man of broader craftsmanship, and
more in accord with the progressive
ideas of his age. He was unable to
keep pace with his own country, even
after he had accomplished his great
work for it, and was side-tracked year:
ago, that he might be gotten out of the
way of the procession. He hated the
United States and American institu.
tions, because they set the world diff
ferent example from that which he
wanted it to follow. One of LIES bit
terest irritations to him were middle
class and peasant Germans who had
migrated to this country, been success
full, and come back to Germany tc
fiaunt their prosperity in the eyes OF
their stay-at-home relatives and friends
and boast of the United States and its
liberty.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-08-04
IMPORTS From, GERMANY.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: / see good
deal in the papers aboutthe unfriendliness OF
the Germans and the German press toward
this country in the present war. Will you
kindly tell me how much (about) we import
from Germany every year and what consti-
tutes the bulk of the imports. Yours very
truly-JAMEs r. JORDAN, Sergeant-at-Arms,
City Hall, Erie, Pa
The Statistical Bureau reports that in
1897 we bought s111,210,614 worth of
goods from Germany, of which &c.,
1851 worth was free, and S94,432,-
997 dutiable. The following are the
principal items:
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-08-04

A CHICAGO professor claims that our
training in such sports as baseball, lawn
tents, etc, helps much to make our men
better shots and handler soldiers than
the Spaniard, whose main sports are
the bull fight and the dance.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-08-04

The Captain-General of Porto Rico
announces that the garrison of San
Juan have sworn to fight to the DEATH"
Excuse US for yawning, but that is the
worst Spanish chestnut of the lot.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-08-04

WE have now some Of the most
beautiful Winter resorts in the whole
world under our own flag, and Ameri-
cans cannot do better than familiarize
themselves with our new possessions.
The sun shines on no lovelier, more
healthful spots than Hawaii and Porto
Rico.
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THE CONQUEST OF PUERTO RICO.

THE CONQUEST OF PUERTO RICO.
Some day a future Gilbert & Sulli-
van may write very bright popular
comic opera on the American Conquest
of Puerto Rico. 1t has great fund of
humorous features for such a produc-
ton. The Suggesting is all that could
be desired. No poet or artist ever pic
tured more enchanting land than that
fair island. 1t is place where the sun
smiles all the year round, where nature
laughs necessarily, and life is halcyon
dream of the glad abundance of the
luscious products of the tropics. An
American army of stalwart, high-spir-
tied, gallant young manhood approaches
the island to encounter and overcome an
enemy reputed to be strong in numbers,
trained for war, and full Of desperate
determination to die where they stand
rather than yield this Eden to the
Northern invader.
The Americans land without opposi-
ton, the Spanish defenders loot the
stores of the populous cities-showing
preference for those containing clothing
and provisions, stuff their uniforms full
of the spoil Of haberdashers' establish
ments, for the double purpose of more
convenient carrying and of protect on
from American bullets, and light out
for the shelter of the mountains. The
people rush forward to welcome the in
vaders, and shower them with hospita-
BILE attentions. Pretty women dress
themselves in their richest garments, and
smile their sweetest smiles to charm the
conguerors. Food, cigars, wines, etc,
are pressed upon the soldiers; the civil
authorities burst out with joyfully ford
proclamations over the glad event of
becoming Americanos," and the whole
country blossoms with Star Spangled
Banners. The only reason why more
of them are not displayed is because
more of them cannot be had.
1t is one of the most unlocked for
and surprising things of this most sur
prising war.
Soberly, there is good reason for all
this. The substantial people Of Puerto
Rico know that it is immensely TO their
interest to cut loose from Spain, and be
grated on to the United States. The !
greater part Of their trade is with this
and Spain has been bleeding
them for the privilege Of carrying it
on. Now they can send their coffee,
sugar, tobacco, tropical fruits, ETC., d.
rectly to this market, get American
prices for them, and buy American
goods in return at regular American
prices
They ought to be mighty glad to get
into this country, but, being Spaniards,
we hardly expected them to have so
much sense.
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The NATIONAL TRIBUNE.
JOHN McELRoY, ROBERT W. sHoPPELL,
BYRON ANDREWS.
WASHINGTON, D. c., AUGUST 4, 1898.

NEXT to Great Britain we have far
the largest commercial interests in the
Philippines of any Nation in the world
The best available figures as to this are
given in the British Foreign Office Re-
port for 1886, which shows the following
average annual value of Philippine ex-
morris fo xariOr1S countries.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-08-04

The Philippines commemorate one of
the most repugnant figures in history
the cold, brutal, bigoted, merciIess
Philip H. of Spain. When we take
them in we should change their name.
Mckinley Islands F" would not be half
bad.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-08-04

The Union army lost more men in
the first days fighting in the Wilder
ness than Gen. Skaters whole force in
the trenches around Santiago.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-08-04

FROM the complaints which come
from the camps of incompetency and
failure, one would think that Henry
Clay Evans was in general charge.
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ATTITUDE OF THE RELIGIOUS PRESS.

ATTITUDE OF THE RELIGIOUS PRESS.
The attitude OF the religious papers
is Of much significance at this moment,
because they, more than the daily press,
indicate the drift of public opinion as
to colonization and Imperialism"
They speak for a class of people who,
more nearly than any others, will say
the last word as to what our course
shall be. From the beginning Of our
history-and let us hope that it will
continue to the end-the religious,
Bible-reading, God fearing men and
women have in the end determined our
National policy, and insisted upon its
maintenance on the highest plane Of
civilization and right. These men and
women will not consider it sufficient that
great commercial, industrial, naval,
political and other advantages will flow
from our possession of the Spanish
islands. They must have higher and
better reasons than material benefits,
and these they are now examining, be-
fore considering the lower ones of
National advantage.
The Outlook says that what has made
our Nation great in the past has been
not acquiring territory for itself, but
acquiring it for civilization and human
ity."
What America wants is not territorial
expansion, but expansion of civilization
We want, not to acquire the Philippines for
ourselves, but to give the Philippines free
schools, free church, open courts, no caste,
equal rights to all This is for our interest
We shall best serve our own interests by con-
siderng how we can best serve the interests
of Others.
The Congregattonalist says:
Only as carrying out divine purposes
can we advocate the adoption of a colonial
policy which would compel US to maintain
armies and a navy to protect distant lands,
which would bring us into complications
with the powers of the Old World and
make us an active party with them in adj
ministering the worlds affairs. Imperial
ism-the ambition to extend our territory
for the purpose OF extending orr power-we
a ms Ia rnin fhn
jealOusies Of other Nations. But to refuse to
take the responsibilities which God lays on
US to help onr fellow men would lead us to
ruin ourselves. -
The Observer Cumberland Presby-
terrain, St. Louis2 is strongly opposed to
colonial policy!
The Christiam 19Intelhgencer, The
Advance, The North and Vest, and
The Journal and Messenger discuss
the question cautiously and conserva-
lively. They think that National
isolation is probably ended, but our
course should be considered soberly,
without haste, and with proper regard
for Providential Indications"
The result that they will all shortly
reach, we feel sure, is that the retention
of our conquests from Spain is a high,
moral duty-one that we owe to God,
religion, humanity, and civilization.
As near as anything human can be
demonstrated, is the fact that those
heather of the isles" cannot rise to
better things except under the direct
power and influence of the United
States.
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ssIsagO AZ WASHINGTON eOsIOFoE As s1oONOolAss WAITER
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
Bryan in Indianapolis.

INDIANAPOLIS, April s.-An au-
dience Of between 5000 and 6OOO peo-
pie greeted W. }. Bryan at Tomlison
hall last night. Mr.. Bryan was tend
cred an ovation. He spoke for an
hour and half, mainly on the cur
rency question. He touched upon
the Cuban question casually. He
said that his life had all been spent
since the war, and he had always
heard IL insipuated that the Demo-
Gratis were patriotic, as they should
be. He was sure that the patriotism
of Democrats had been demonstrated
in the Cuban question. He com
mended General Lee in the highest
terms.
"While we are talking about freeing
Cuba" said he, "let us not forget that
we have a work to do in freeing
America"
Chairman Towne spoke, arraigning
the Indianapolis sound-money move
ment. Mr.. Bryan and other prominent
visitors we're given a reception by
the Commercial Club and board of
trade, when Mr., Bryan, Mr.. Towne
and George Fred Williams spoke. MI
Williams said that the invitation 10
speak before a Commercial Club was
one that would not be extended in
New England, owing to his bel ief on
the money question.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
OREGON DEAD.

Stephen Stats, a pioneer OF Polk
County, dropped dead on the street
at Independence at O'Clock yesterday
noon. He was standing on the side
walk on c street, talking with o. d.
Ryder, president of the Republican
Club, when he put his hand to his
throat, and complaining Of difficulty
in breathing and fell dead without
struggle.
Mr.. Stats left eight children: Mrs.
E. A. Mellen, of Salem; Mrs. W. p
Ireland, Of Monmouth; Mrs. S. Collins
and W. II. Stats. of Prineville; Mrs.
George Booth, of Moscow; Mrs. ]. E.
Hubbard and G. S. Stats, of Inde-
pendence, and Mrs. William Madison,
Of Astoria.
w. S. Bybee, an old pioneer OF jack
sonyille, Or, died at the home Of his
nephew, William Bybee, late Tuesday
evening, after long Illness He was
rs years old. He left one son, Martin
Bybee, Of Lake county.
John Pardee, an old resident Of
Canyonyille, died there at 2 O'Clock
Thursday morning, Of la grippe. His
brother Joseph, died Of the same
disease at l O'Clock the same after
noon. John Pardee was born at
Wyetheville, Va, in 1920. He LETT a
widow and three sons. Joseph was
born at the same place in October,
1873. He was veteran Of the civil
war.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

was 10 Albany today on official bust
ness.
w. s. Gilmore went to Waterloo
today after spending several days 10
the city.
Hon. T T. Geer went to Eugene to-
day where tonight he delivers politi-
cal address.
State Superintendent G. NJ. Irwin
went to Butteville today where he
lectures tonight.
Prof. E. B. McElroy, of Eugene,
passed through Salem today, enroute
home from Portland.
Miss Nellie Jones returned today to
her home at Turner. The young lady
is quite i'll with la grippe.
Mr. Charles Krodell, OF Iuka. Ill 4,
arrived in Salem this morning for a
visit with his uncle j Morlock.
Prof. f. S. Dunn went to st. Helen
today where this evening ne delivers
his successful lecture on "The Acrop-
oils" expecting to return home Sat-
urday.
Max Metschan returned today to his
home at Tacoma, Wn. While In Sa-
lem Mr.. Metschan was the guest Of
his brother, State Treasurer Phil
Metschan.
Miss Maude Kimball, who Is at
tending st. Helen's Hall In Portland,
is spending her Easter vacation with
Mrs. Chas. S. Rely and Miss Ger
trude Savage,
Walter L. ToOze, postmaster and
apostle of prosperity at Woodburn.
went TO Lebanon today to speak for
the Gold Standard. Mrs. Tooze ac-
companied him.
Lou S. Adams of Sllverton. Repub-
lican nominee for state senator who
was 10 town today. He declares him.
self unpledged as To any candidate for
United States senator, and especially
wishes TO have IL known that he is
not Mitchell man.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.
Salary Of County school Superintendent
Reduced Szso per annum.

Reduced Sz5o per annum.
An important order was made by
the Marion county court late Thurs
day afternoon whereby the salary of
the county school superintendent was
reduced from $1,000 to $3.50 per annum.
This reduction in the salary in that
department OF the county affairs will
20 into effect July /, 1898. This is
the only county Office oyer which the
county court has cor troll, as it is not
governed by statute.
The court requested the county
clerk to advertise for sealed bids
for printing and furnishing
the required ballots for the June
election.
The claim Of G.. L. Brown, county
treasurer, for the expenses OF litiga-
tion in the case Of G. ". Hundsaker
against the county treasurer was ex-
amined. The bill was for s136, Of
which s36 was court fees, and 500, at
torney's fees. The court allowed the
first Lamount, Gdisallowing the fee
claimed by the attorneys, on the
ground that the court had
not employed the attorneys. On the
other hand Mr.. Brown claims that he
was only serving as servant of the
people and in that capacity engaged
legal services and he does not
think that he should be held person
ally responsible for the payment
thereof.
The commissioners met again this
morning, audited the remainder Of
the bills, made few orders, adjourned
the April term sine die.
In the assessors account, bills were
audited as follows: j. f. Allison,
$39; F. X. Gesner. s29; j. W. Hobart,
300; S. t. Hobart, s4s; j. S. Richie,
s45; NJ. J. Conner, $3.50; J.P. Case,
s27; Jas. r. Woodford, $50; G. L. Nor
ris, $50; w. S. Mckee, s27; Henry
Hall, S33.
The resignation Of Ed Gouley, as
md supervisor for District No. go,
was accepted aud John F. DAVIS was
amtd to ill the vacancy.
The resignation Of ]. w. Smyth as
justice of the peace for Champoeg
district was not accepted by the
court.
The appointment Of B. B. Goliath
and Thos. 'McNary as special depu-
ties sheriff was today approved by the
county court. These men served as
officers Of the law on the day of the
Republican primaries in this city on
Thursday, March 81.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
He Feels Grateful.

]. E. Ross Of Morningside has come
TO feel grateful. He has suffered for
several months from rheumatism. At
times he could not place his foot upon
the floor, as it caused him intense
agony. Since taking Ko.Da Mexican
Blood Tonic he has been entirely free
from pain,ca walk now with as much
comfort as ever. Large 500 bottle of
Ko-Da for 25c for short timeonly. Office
Murphy Block.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
PERSONALS.

Thos. Kay went to Waterloo today
HID. Patton was in Portland to-
day.
Fred zelgler returned to Eugene TO-
day.
Hon. W. S. U'Ren, Of Oregon City,
State Treasurer Phi Metschan is In
Portland.
NJ. ]. Matson returned to Wood
burn today.
is In the city.
Chas. Goodale went to Eugene and
Coburg today.
Councilman f. F. Parkhurst was in
Portland today.
Attorney A. g. Hough went to
WoOdburn today.
Manager #. r. AnsOn was Port
land visitor today.
Rev. W. E. Copeland returned to-
day from Portland.
State Printer w. III. Leeds returned
today from Ashland.
Alderman j. NJ. Lawrence was 10
Portland, Thursday.
Mrs. G. NJ. Lockwood and little son
are visiting at Chemawa.
County Commissioner j. NJ. Watson
returned to Turner today.
Mrs. Jane Black, of PrlneYille, is
the guest of Mrs. G. NJ. Charlton.
II. G. Guild, associate editor of the
Independent, was in Portland today,
District Attorney S. l.. Hayden
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
At the Wooden Mill.

Work in the various departments of
Salern's valuable manufacturing es-
tablishment on Twelfth street is be-
ing resumed as rapidly as the tempor-
airy permanent repairs. that were oc-
casioned by the recent fires at that
institution, have been completed. The
work in the wool.plcklng department
has been progressing for about
week, while half force is employed
in the dry house. Work On the new
brick wool-picking house has been sus-
pended for the present by reason OF a
lack OF brick necessary to complete
the building. All the brick in the
local yards has been purchased and
used. and work will not be resumed
until another kiln has been burned or
a quantity shipped in from another
point. Work on the large new wool
ware house is progressing rapidly.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
Another Chinese Riot.

LONDON, April S.-According to a
dispatch from Shanghai, advices have
been received from Shun King prov.
ince, of Foo Klein, that the region
around the city is in state of open
rebellion. The local authorities are
poWerless to arrest the men who re-
Gently murdered the American mis-
sionary, and a mob i' sackingj a
French mission in the neighborhood.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
Educational Lectures.

Salem is to have two lectures from
DR.. e. A. Wlnship, recommended as
one of the leading educational speak
ers Ia the United States, and a pub
Usher of note in Boston. He lectures
in this city TO teachers institute
and the public, Saturday, April 10,
afternoon aud evening, under engage
menU with County superintendent
Jones. The place will be announced
later,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

SOLDIERS HoME-At the meeting
Of the Soldiers Home board at Rose
burg April, I'd, the following officers
were elected: II. II. Northup, presi-
dent; T. r. Sheridan, vice presi-
dent; executive committee, Sol
Abraham and T. r. Sheridan; aud
iting committee, j. P. Robertson
and It. r. Sheridan; George Carey.
secretary,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

WILL SHORTLY LEAVE SALEM.-We
regret TO learn that the Mexican Med
iclne Company have received orders
from headquarters at New YOrk-to
remove to Portland-we advise all to
take advantage Of the cheap adYertis-
ing rates.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

Aumsville men in town today de-
clare that Republicans are rejoicing
over Ed. Judd's political downfall.
The warhorse of Lincoln precinct al
ways came to Salem with the delega-
tion for himself, snorting for pie but
could never get on the ticket. The
delegation came down without him
and got two men on the ticket.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
A Voice From
YeW Park.

Mrs E. H. James a resident of Yew
Park, states her husband, had NOT
been feeling we'll fer the past three
months. Since taking Ko-Da Mexi-
can Blood Tonic he has been greatly
benefited. Large 81 bottle for 25c.
Murphy Block for shCrt time only.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

NJ L. Yocun, Cameron, Pa, says ri was
a sufferer for ten years trying most all kinds
Of pile remedies, but without success. De
Wits Witch Hazel Salve was recommended
to me. l used one box. 1t has effected a
permanent cure" As permanent cure for
piles De Wits Witch Hazal -Salve has no
eqnal. Stones drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

ASSISTANT TEACHER.-Miss Merle
Davey, OF this city, has accepted
position as assistant teacher at the
Chemawa Indian Training school.
Miss Davey is the daughter Of Frank
Davey, of this city, and is talented
young lady, and is to be congratulated
upon the appointment conferred upon
har
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

A little boy asked for bottle Of 'get up
in the morning as fast as you can," the drug
gist recognized the household name for DE
Wits Little Early Risers," and gave him
bottle of these little pills for constipation,
sick hesdache, liver and stomach troubles.
Ston's drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
Prescriptlon Files.

All prescriptions compounded at
Geo. Baskets S drug store are now in
our possession, persons wishing any re-
filled are assured that the same will
receive the most careful attention.
Our usual cash discount will be de-
Quoted from the price formerly
charged.
Thanking our many friends for past
favors, we remain, very respectfully,
Danl j. Fry, Salem Or. limo
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08
DIED.

RUSHLIGHT.-At the state insane
asylum, Friday, April 8, 1898, Sam
uel Rushlight, aged 10 years.
Deceased was native Of Baltimore,
Md. His remains were shipped to
Portland this afternoon for burial.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

Thirty-ive years makes generation
That is how long Adolph Fisher, Of Zanes.
vile, O., suffered from piles. He was cured
by using three boxes Of De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve. Stones drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

1t is great leap from the old fashioned
doses of blue-mass and nauseous physics to
she pleasant little pills known as De Wits
Little Early Risers. They cure constipation,
SICK headache and billiousness. Stones drug
store,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-04-08

You will never know the satisfac-
tion of dyeihg until you use Perfec-
tion Dyes. They are brilliant and
permanent and easy to use. Be sure
you get them. tt