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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21
CONSERVATIVE VIEW OF CAPTURE
Siivela, the Leader, Says SaxRsta
Cannot Eject Peace.

MADRID. Arg. 9.-S.iyeia. row virtual
leader Of the Conservatives expressed shs
Jew Of ms party On the capture ~ Mat
liza IN the following statement:
The capture % Mania in 10 sssa az
fleets the rest 81 sfte archipelago ars tbs
gortes should be s3ufrn 5rei with urgency
IN order 20 prevent the weird sr9:gs gain
irT the impression fs1. Srssr has los.
sovereignty n the Philippines The Lib
eras party should conclude peace. ssut rf;e
Sagasta cabinet ecnnot effect the gssk''
If tire qnsen regent tenders the invita-
ton. S!lsela : disposed 70 aceept me Of
fee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21
INST RsaE<r RAIDS IN CHA.


W&sftTNfsT0E. Aug. = -The report 9
lss%urveat raids in CuAa have caused cGYf-
siderable comment srl Official Circles hut
ta@ Niew ~ taken al ne %sr deYartrl@n.
;szat re RAIDS sd aat sHa3eate parpnss
on sNe vs-z ~ tne g7ufssrz ~ GlsreEarg? the
s7A&pe~ s5on Il acsflFItte~. II - presumed
shat tAe raids occurred Before tsse rfsfarx
were &%sr% q the aygu4Stice arrsnsee syv
ting United states authorities
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21

She WIN Garry More soldiers to Re-
insorre Merritt In Manila.

San FRANCISCO. Aug. Aft has
eaen definitely announced that the steam
- Arizona. WITH troops for Manila. Will
SSH tomorrow morning 81 10 O'Clock
TAA Seaadia Wiz SAT- next "Wednesday.
Among the froops = accompany this yes
sef are 80 oregon recruits.
TIE fo,i7wlnz de8sz1s occurred 81 the d.
vision f1sld hospital today.
Prt<Ates JAMES A. Lancaster. Company
~. Twsnty third iafant~y. odsaEn % giot-
- Wil!la1a Roberts, Company Z. Second
Oregon. pneumonia. following measles.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21
Praraosia In the Navy.

WASHINGTON. Aag @1--~The pfsss se1t
has made the following Eyomottasss n ne
navy. Co-y2noit-s Johz - Eowe.i % 10
Fa4~ sstgalrab Ttee Rear A3Zc@-aI Carries
; sGreoa. :sti~ed. Leu CsIs-r1 Wins
i9m - - advanced Hvs numbers q !sss
o. aeg}ec&1ts f1r ext-any&snary h4r0lsrr
f<s2t Edwin AaE1ersSr1. "a Ia advanced
ave nsSabers ~ list % neaten@nts eor ex-
t-a1T5lDary serctsnn f-nte< Engineer
Cage tsewsy. - be a&ranee3 tsFee Ts4m-
sers IN fns - af rhses engineer for
en.Eens aud Conspicuous ea1iass Ia ca.-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21
LN[R|ci's fling NON
FLOATS OVER HAWAII.


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sxsae9 ~ Gss heal ~ tie sxzzsssscM 81
rErzrssre za1 w@.z Ses - rxsz.ex g s-ss1ts
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.@zks ~ tas a=sres All A-se-ss- es1ess. -
xsSsc3~sar.
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ID 5sessszzy 20 aAys Ezax Se<s t1- T1s
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21

iease Cuba before the conference OF the
commission. g;il retaining his office. Blaa-
cog attitude was a. pacific one.
The same member % the cabinet sad
thai tie meeting e tae eOrtes y al not dis
cs3s4sed q the council today. bgt that tie
saeE5eEx xere agreed regarding the aues-
ton.
The work Of the peace commission. be
asserted. would Mt commences Unit. after
the closing OF The chamber.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21
DEWEY DOES not
KNOW OF PEACE.
L~ff Manila With His Fleet t. C4D-
tsss the as0aaasaS isisnes
Sf fhe Gg~sp.

EGSCKCkC. aug. ces-Tns s.ae nsy
China, srEs1a E&n4.sr August H. arrived
asss sodzy. See rss,o<ts TIA. al % Qx.s
~ xxssi2. e.. thai sfse atlss1e 81 ne
isess6 Gea- Nerr45s vii eons &c al All
1sbss ARA rasrt Wits Agssn&i9e.
According 10 TIE Cana regerts, ali re
snsasxsnts sssssr.ag ths City are 6sszru.si
1y tie Americana
TIE Cs.sx Syygght eafy THE neeas .naf
OTHER zsasi matter viii ssiisx ca tie
stsaxasr Oxus, whseA IL exr@e.s9 AosSsiy.
All tie American ssss ~ Mania sss spns
70 CO 2r..s Lssio sn6 Csba, as Las bseE re-
porsal-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21

LONDON, Aug. 43.-Tse Mania cable, <
Is expected wil} - reopensS for taslnsss
81 Monday or Tuesday sexs TIC raSse
contrary has been authorized from bos1
Washington ard Madrid 20 repar ard
operate Tire 'ane. and tAe Cable repair snip
g nos en- route.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21

/ WASHINGTON. AuE 2a-Maf Gen.
Iawtor. 81 command % tse military de-
pars-seEss CO Santiago. has nss5ssd the war
department tna: Ira number % troo1x ~
Der RS command. including ne Fsf:h ~
fan.rv ans Twenty sourss Kansas yc.ur-
t@ers will ~ xgxTIrsen. fer st1e H1ainteraT re
* peace ard god order In yhst sssgvfrce.
r. css@ i. is decided 10 ssz6 Aim reinforce
nenss. however. Re suggests tia, II -
= squadron Of cavalry.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21

MADRID. avg n. s r nj the recort
Is b.pss sgorn Gibraltar that Gen, Primo &c
Rivera formerly governor general % ire
Philippines. rad been she;, ~ psitaou.
foundation. Gen. lie Rivera s Is alleged
IL la s5ot Health.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21

sP9KEx LAKE. IA Arg 81 storr,
w sssa gsssxess sst ~s1T Satrft Ex<~ s7A ~.
is%stsss iass ussst *essrese8 sse Ae-~s 81
Herman AssSssi=s, NJ sns Nyg. Rxges-
ssFss wsTs kGs~3 Ass=a i q S9sssvtsa fsss me
nsxrns~rr Of another sa-zasy Ey.as -zar as
uxSA Killed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-21

WASHING roN. Aax s-Seexess-1-
s@s returned sgsaay fTsssss a we~as ssxt,
a. ssss asrze n Cansss-
Evening star., 1898-04-27
senior Casteiar's Reappenrance.

Senior CASTELAR, is about to make his an
pearance In the cortes again. Though reg
uiariy elected to that body. he bas no,
participated in its labors for over twenty
years He Is man of great brilliancv
anu a quarter OF a century ago was at the
head OF the then promising republican
movement in Spain. With the coItanse of
that he gave up political Ieadership and
has since devoted himself TO letters and
leisure He is quoted sustaining the
government against the United States, and
his attitude is referred to as illustrating
how thoroughly united Spain Is at this
tine
II would be mistake however. to as
sumo that Senor CASTELAR, sustains the
cnurse of the Spanish government toward
Cuba. for that would go counter to his
record The movement of which he was
et one time the head was a vigorous pro-
test against the very features In Spain
which have characterized Spanish rule in
Cuba Oppression of the people. excessive
taxation. corruption in official circles. were
Evening star., 1898-04-27
Operations in Cubo.

1t is evident that this government is los
ing no time in accomplishing such a Juno
ton with the Cuban insurgents in the
field that active military operations will
soon be possible. The news of the landing
OF Lieutenant Rowan's party, destined tor
a consultation with General Garcia, shows
that the plans that have been laid long in
advance are now in course of execution
wtile today's news columns of The Star
contain assurances Of a disposition on the
part of the military and naval officials to
press forward speedily tC action along this
line. The first necessity is that the Cubans
be armed and equipped. provisioned and
clothed They have thus far fought under
great disadvantages as to their outfitting
and 1t IS the first duty of the United States.
II these seasoned and acclimated men are
10 be utilized for offensive operations
against Havana, to supply the deficiencies
that may be laid largely at the doors of
the United States, which maintained so
effective a blockade of the Cuban ports In
behalf of the Spanish government until
few weeks'ago. There is good reason in
addition to that suggested by military con-
siderations for prompt operations in the
way of securing stable foothold on Cuban
soil. The reconcentrados are now out
of food once more and are reported to be
dying at distressing rate. They must
be succcIed 1t will not do to send sup
plies in to them and trust to good fortune
for the goods to reach those most needy
and worthy. The distribution of food and
other materials must be accomplished by a
military guardianship.
Evening star., 1898-04-27

The people of the District of Columbia
nave not sought war for wars sake but
now that there is war they not unreason-
ably want the privilege of participating
therein Under the Presidents call for
123"" soldiers the Districts quota is one
battalion of infantry: about 400 officers and
men In justice to TIE Districts citizen
soidiery Washington should furnish to the
Noiuh'"er army at least one regiment of in
fantry and 4 light battery of artillery. 1t
can do this ana much more. for it has sufi-
cient material. white and colcred. for two
regiments. III the District furnishes but
enc battalion then the National Capital yilI
practically be without representation in the
volunteer army: Il battalion would be but
one third of a regiment and would he lost
Our quota might do more fighting and
more effective lighting than any other por-
uon of the regiment yet all of the credit
would go to the regiment
len years ago Congress by special enact
ment authorized the organization of the
bls'rict National Guard on the most ap-
proved lines and annually since the passage
OF That law has appropria ted money for the
support of the brigade. The War Depart
ment has rendered its share of assistance
In the creation and maintenance of eff
Cheney thousands of citizens within and
without the guard. have devoted time and
energy and cash to what could not nos
sibiy have been anything other than a labor
OF patriotic love. 1t is neither economy no,
good business to refrain from utilizing tn
the full the fruits of these public and pri-
Fatr expenditures and to ignore the MANY
ana substantial claims which the guard
mas ON governmental consideration
President Mckinley has this matter in his
own hands The law is flexible All that
the District of Columbia asks in this con-
hection is the privilege of putting into the
heid at least one regiment of infantry
When that has been done We shall be able
To judge as TO the efficiency and courage of
those who have done so very we'll in time
of peace.
Evening star., 1898-04-27

the evils which he and his coadjutors
sought to correct at home. They made a
splendid fight but showed the lack of stay
ing qualities.
Some few reforms were forced by the
temporary success OF the great orator and
his followers. but they were unimportant
and did not extend to the Spanish colonies
Cuba. particularly. has seen her gloomest
days since Senior CASTELAR, gave up the fight
for good government through Spanish
agencies. And Spain, herself, has upon
the whole. gone steadily down hill ever
stree the monarchy, although coupled with
constitutional limitations, was restored to
power.
What Senior CASTELAR, stands for now is
simply love of country. 1t is sentimen,
which does him honor. AS against a for
elgn power. ne is for Spain, right or wrong.
But he cannot escape reproach for his years
OF inactivity. Had he remained diligent
worker for better order in Spain and in
all OF her colonies he might have accom-
plished many things. and enough to have
made the present war in Cuba unneces-
sary. For ii is true that what the Cuba MS
went 10 war about is precisely what Senior
castelar, when in leadership tried to uproot
oppressive and corrupt government. The
Cuban shaft. therefore, which has pierced
Spain's armor. was taken from Senor Cas-
telars own CULVER
Evening star., 1898-04-27
The War Revenue Measure.

The bill providing means for carrying on
the war. upon consideration of which the
House has entered today. is to be examined
strictly with regard to the object declared
1t is not bill which any party would have
reported in time of peace. AS a matter of
fact. il contains items which the party in
power declined only year ago to insert in
the DinSley revenue measure An in
creased tax on beer and tobacco and a tax
on bank checks Were suggestions which
were then rejected. But present conditions
are such to demand the early raising of
a large sum of money, and that gives war
rant for the laying of the duties now pro-
posed
The attitude of the democratic leaders
toward the bill does not seem to be wise
They object to the bond feature and want
inserted instead a tax on Incomes drawn
SO as to meet the decision of the Supreme
Court on the subject rendered last year
Those are questions which might well be
left to another time. Certainly they ought
not To he pressed this time to the hin
drance of a measure of the highest impor-
tance To the whole country. The question
OF an income tax is booked to enter into
this years Congress compaigns. and. ac-
cording to present PROMISE will also be
Drought forward again In 1900. Why not
wait. therefore. give it its appropriate
domestic setting?
Especially should this course be taken by
reason of the fact that wealth is showing
the intention of bearing a full and honor
able part in this struggle. Men of means
are not shirking. They are coming for
ward With aid for the government in many
ways In all sections of the country offers
of assistance are made by those who have
II in their power to be of great service in
what is before us.
And more than this. There is a spirit
abroad which promises the most uplifting
results Men In all the walks of life are
taking the field. The rich mans son and
the poor mans son are going out together
members of the same company and to be
sharers of the same hardships All the
people are aroused. Ii is not a war for
territory or plunder. but one in the inter-
ests of humanity and to uphold the prestige
OF the country the champion of human
liberty. The men with means and the men
without means are alike concerned, and
alike are responding to the call to duty
Evening star., 1898-04-27
4 Key West Reconcentrado Colony.

Uncle Sam new has reconcentrado prob
lem on his hands. The constant accumula-
tion Of prize ships at Key West means
the gathering there under the chaperonage
of this government of a considerable col
ony Of Spanish subjects, Who must be fed
and housed. 1t will be interesting to note
the difference between American and Span
ish methods of caring for such semi-pris-
oners of war. The Spanish process is we'll
known The American plan is decidedly
to be preferred. Already houses have been
procured provisions have been supplied
ard everything has been done to accom-
nodate these en-, women and children.
PROBABLY in short time some plan will
be devised for the release of the civilians
who have thus been taken under the tenn
porary guardianship of this benefcent gov
ernment They are not to be regarded as
prisoners save in extreme theory, and as
soon as some decision is reached as to the
disposal Of the prizes there is no reason
why the individuals should be further de-
tanned.
Evening star., 1898-04-27
Secretary Duv

The new Secretary of State comes into his
hlsn office with the qualification of an in
inmate acquaintance with the principai af-
lars with which he will have to deal
Judge Day has been in charge of III. mat
ters connected with the Cuban situation
slfce ne entered upon the Office of first as
s'stant secretary about a year ago. and in
the acute stages of the present crisis he
mas served as the head of the department
IN ali neSotia tions. 1t was fortunate that
the President was abI. to find so cfficien,
and discreet man for this TRYING task
especially in view of Secretary Sherrnan's
Increasing disabilities
Judge Day has shown himself to be a man
OF great ability. both strong and tactfuI
lie typlhes the Am -rican capacity for ad
JuS'Ment TO new conditions. Drawn from
private lie into the most delicdtc of public
ouuTs re has served the country and hss
upheld the dignity of the United States with
IN hFmness OF a veteran in diplomacy
throughout weary months of negotiation
anu inaheuvering, while mis- sasacfty and
sound Judgment have marked him as one
OF the notable men OF the administration.
Evening star., 1898-04-27
The Paris SfUhted.

The steamer Paris Is said to have been
sighted by a liner on its way eastward
AT O'Clock Monday the auxiliary cruiser
was noted at longitude 23.O6 latitude 4S12
or considerably more than a third of the
way to New York by the ordinary steam
ship route. AT her best speed the vessel
ought to be off Newfoundland by this
time. though she may have taken a differ
cnt course than usual to avoid the enemy.
Friday is the day on which the Paris is
expected to reach port. and at the rate she
seems to have been travelling there is little
reason to doubt the accomplishment Of this
feat. There appears to be little apprehen-
sion felt as to her safety at present and her
ultimate appearance in port in good trim,
ready for service against Spain.
Evening star., 1898-04-27
The Victory Habit.

General Blanco is at the old Weylerian
trick of reporting victories. He has sent
word to Madrid that three American de
stroyers' entered the harbor of Cardenas.
which is about twenty-five miles east of
Matanzas. and that the gunboat Nigera,
which is rated at forty-three tons and car
ries one gun, repused them. In the first
place. there are no "destroyers' in the
American blockading squadron. In the sec
ond place, there is no report of an expedi-
ton to Cardenas. In the third place, the
whole statement Is untrue. The PROPOSE
ton that this steam launch with saluting
gun could drive off three warships is SO su-
premely absurd that it brings back to mind
the memories of the Butchers palmiest
days In Havana, when he was pacifying
provinces by the score and capturing in
surgents by the hundred thousand. The
victory habit is hard to shake.
Evening star., 1898-04-27
No Time for n Currency Aritntiou

This is no time to begin dispute as to
the descriptive word to be used in connec-
ticn with the proposed war loan 1t has
been suggested that instead of the word
Ccin that Is ordinarily employed the new
obligations should contain the word gold
secretary Gage, in article Just pub
hShed 1T the New York Independent urges
strongly against this change for patriotic
reasons that will impress most Americans
This war loan, if effected. ought to be an
appeal In its terms and conditions 10
all the people. without reference to their
place or resources. There should be no re-
str1ctlon that will narrow the chance Of
subscription TO the money lenders. 1t should
De, IN every respect. popular" loan 1t
should bespeak the patriotism of the peo-
pie. The ordinary &C urse of the govern
h-ent Ill transacting such business should
now be followed. and it will be exceedingly
unfortunate If the necessities of war should
De utilized for factional purposes to inter-
Ject into the governments certificates of
Indebtedness any phrase or word that will
reopen the currency argument and possibly
embarrass the nation in the successful and
speedy prosecution of the war. Secretary
Gage writes thus of this subject and his
position and financial views are such as to
give his words exceptional weight in such a
connection:
w nile some saving of interest would
doubtless be made by making the bonds
payable In gold, l believe that 1t is better
not to complicate the question by such Il
proposition at this time but rather to let
the proposed bonds stand upon the same
basis as other public obligations and re-
main Identified with all the private cbiga-
items, wage agreements and other business
contracts of our people. We must not
divide IN this hour, or distract the reople
from their patriotic purpose"
Evening star., 1898-04-27
The Telephoue.. M.,o-,,x

The telephone has attained its majority.
1t was twenty-one years ago that the in
strument was commercially perfected
Having now arrived at years Of discretion,
1t Is in order to see the telephone show q
sense of appreciation of modern conditions
and adjust itself to the law of supply and
demand. Unless some such process sets In
1t Is TO be feared that the rates for tele-
phonic service will continue to grow larger
as the conditions favoring and even de-
manding its use increase. The rates dur
ing the first years of the telephone enter.
Evening star., 1898-04-27

Although there was some disappointment
when it was found yesterday that the Mali
groves prize was not the transport Mont
serrat, for which the naval officers have
been anxiously watching since the war be :
gan. yet there is solace in the details Of
the capture. which reflects great credit
upon the character and GOODNESS of the
American naval commanders Lieutenant
Commander Everett had at his disposal
only two six-pounders. while the Panama
was armed with several fourteen FOUNDERS.
The latter could have blown the Mangrove
out OF the water. as the naval phrase goes
Notwithstanding this disparity in arma-
ment Commander Everett demanded the
surrender of the Panama with all the as
surance of an officer on the bridge of the
most powerful of battle ships. The affair
sheds some light on the theory that one of
the greatest elements of strength for til.
American forces in this campaign will be
the Character of their officers.
Evening star., 1898-04-27

prise were reasonable. They have steadily
increased save in such places as have been
favored with competition or legislation.
The ratio of profits has likewise increased.
The cost Of everything entering into the
makeup of the instrument and the means
of transmitting the current has decreased.
The royalties have also gone down. Yet
the rates have steadily mounted higher.
Unless some new adjustment is effected,
where will they be when the phone is fifty
years old?
Evening star., 1898-04-27

From the New York World.
1t was we'll for the democrats to intro
duce an income tax amendment and put
themselves on the record. Now that they
are voted down In committee they can put
a proper declaration on that subject into
their platforms and confidently appeal to
the people for support. But 1t would be
worse than idle to rely upon an income
tax for the revenues needed in the present
var, in support Of which all democrats
have voted. This war will be ended before
such tax can be passed upon by the
court.
The country must have money now. at
once, and legislation should be directed to
that object
Evening star., 1898-04-27
Gold at the Custom Houses.

From the Springfield Republican.
Gold coin Is now q common instead of q
rarely exceptional form Of making revenue
payments at the New York customs house
During the first fifteen days Of this month
gold constituted over 35 per cent of the re-
ceipts and silver certificates only IT'S per
cent. During five months Of 1897 no gold
whatever was taken In at the customs
house. while silver certificates made up
over third Of the payments on the aver
age.
Evening star., 1898-04-27

Some of the gentlemen who came to
Washington to get office a few years ago
would have been much surprised II the
designations which have recently occurred
had been predicted.
Evening star., 1898-04-27

1t is well, after ALL that this country was
net entirely successful in its efforts to pre-
vent filibustering. The experience Of pilot
trained in that school was very valuable in
the work of landing Lieutenant Fremont.
Evening star., 1898-04-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Encouraged,

HAS my daughter been profiting by your
instructions in art?" inquired Mr.. Blykins.
Yes" answered the teacher. II was a
little discouraged at first. But I can now
assure you that she is getting on
What progress has she made?"
''She has finally become convinced that
she doesn't know more about it than the
old masters"