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The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21
No Attempt Yet Made to Land tbe Invading
 Thousands.
Scouts Sept Out to Select q De- siroble Point for the Dis
 emburk kotion.
Copyrighted. 1888. by James Gordon Bennett.

PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica, June 2O.- AdviCes received here late this afternoon announce the arrival off Santiago of the first division of the American army of invasion under command of Major General William R. Shafter.
 No attempt was made during the day, according to the report, to land American troops.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

reached their destination in about twenty-five hours. They would be due at Guantanamo about 5 o'clock this morning and Santiago five hours later. The re- port of their arrival, received at
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-21

Sunday morning. They were then going along the Cuban coast, fifty miles north of Cape
 Maysi, and something over 200 miles from Santiago. At their rate of speed they should have
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

Oily says we "garbled" his language
when we innOcently remarked, in sup
part of his assertion that Lewis
speech sent a chill down the spinal
column" that he (OlV doubtless had
the best means for knowing. He now
insists that he meant us to under.
stand that the aforesaid chill was con-
fined entirely to Mr.. Lewis party
friends, leaving us to infer, by anti
thesis, that a very warm sensation
was running down his own spinal
column, which we are ready to be-
lieve, especially while the roasting"
process was going on. 1t was I'M
doubtedly holland we are willing
to cOncede that it was hot as chain
lighting (if that is the hottest kind OF
electric fluid) if Oily will only take
back the bad things he says of us, for
merely reporting matters as they look
to us, disinterested spectator, a friend
to both the speaker and his turbulent
and terribly tormented target.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23
Origin Of a Noble Sentiment.

En-. STANDARD:
You will confer favor on number
of inullirers by giving us some scraps OF
information concerning the authorship
and origin of that often quoted senti-
ment, LET me write the songs OF peo-
pie, and | care not who makes their
laws" LADY HISTORIAN.
The above quotation is not only UNI
grammatical, but it differs widely
from the original wording OF that
famous saying first given to the
world more than one hundred years
ago. Those words which breathe the
true spirit of patriotism first saw day
light in letter written by Andrew
Fletcher to James Graham, the Mar
quis of Montrose. The beautiful
thought as it flashed from the pen OF
Fletcher was couched in the following
words;
"Let me write the ballads of a ma
ton, and | care not who may make its
/ laws"
Andrew Fletcher was born at Sal
toun in 1853. He was an eminent
writer and orator and, in the politics
OF his day, a Republican. He had
the distinction of being called one of
the most eloquent members of the
Scottish Parliament. He died in
London in ZIG. James Graham was
born in Edinturg in 1912. He was
created Marquis of Montrose by
Charles l, in 1914, and was also made
by that sovereign the Commander in
Cher or the Scottish army. He
achieved distinction as an officer but
finally suffered political reverses, was
taken prisoner and executed without
even a formal trial, in this old age.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23
The Issue Clearly Defined.

The Republican platform is explicit
in two propositions, at least: in abso-
lutte and unqualified adoption of the
gold standard and against exemption
Of the household effects of the poor
man from taxation, privilege he had
enjoyed for many years under Terri
torial at we'll as State rule, and which
is accorded in many other States
The plank which leaves no doubt ON
this issue, is as follows:
I've are in favor of the equal taxa.
ton of all classes of property upon the
basis of value, and we therefore oppose
the amendment to the constitution pro.
posed by the late fusion legislature upon
the subject OF taxation"
So, if the Republicans win, the poor
mans flour barrel, his wife's skirt, hi:
own coat and his children's stockings
must pay for the privilege of having
an existence. Then to sharpen the
issue, Judge Anders is nominated for
reelection, the man who has already
declared by his official act his approval
of that policy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23
A Scheme That Did Not Work.
The Republican Convention at I

The Republican Convention at Ia
coma made a grand play to secure the
services of the Nugget in the present
campaign, for an empty convention
honor, the position OF assistant Secre-
tary. Mr.. Robertson (who considers
it an honor to sit at the feet of Harvey
ScotD was present, and i'll proposing
his name for the "honor" it was
stated that he was recruit from the
Democracy. The statement was ap-
plauded under the impression pro-
duced that he had proven traitor to
fusion, when his flop Gf he ever was a
Democracy occurred when the Stuffed
Prophet led portion of his party into
the wilderness. Mr.. r. was not, how
ever, to be caught by chaff, When
sought for, he was conspicuous for his
absence, and one of the Lewis county
delegation made the statement that
the Nugget and its editor were " indie
pendent" and had not yet decided to
ally themselves with the Republican
party. the implication being that
there were some little, but very es-
sential, preliminaries to be arranged
before either could consent to support
the ticket although they were both in
hearty accord with Republican princi-
| plies. The presumption is, OF course,
that an empty honor "don't go" in
this transaction; that the cOnsidera-
ton must be something definite and
tangible; something infinitely better
than 50-cent dollars-in short that
| the unit of value must be used as q
measure for spanning the gulf be-
tween newspaper and editor in
thorough accord with the principles
of a party and newspapers support of
the candidates nominated by the same
party. Mr.. II. is right-from his
standpoint. 1t is worth "gold, beau
tiful gold" to lead the forlorn hope
till November. To pay in honors"
may do for fiat men, but goldbug
must have something more definite
and tangible; something that the
children of Israel set up to worship,
in the shape of a calf and were pun
ished for so doing. The convention,
after the gentleman from Lewis had
made this "cold and calculating
statement, reconsidered its action and
passed the honor to more appre-
ciative if not more conscientious de-
voice of Republican principles.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

LITTLE Oily is not particular as to the
aids he employs to get even with Dude
Lewis for simply holding him up TO
public inspection, the other night.
In Wednesdays paper he runs as his
leading editorial an article from the
Seattle Republican, written by a col
ored brother, who attempts to dispar-
age Congressman Lewis personal ap-
pearance. The attempt is complete
failure, however, and the fact is patent
that Mr.. Lewis is just as far ahead Of
both those gentlemen (Par mobile frat
ran) i'll personal appearance as he is
in intellectual capacity. 1t is a knowl.
edge Of that fact which hurts. The
proper thing for Mr.. Lewis to do would
be to kick both OBJ 'em on de heel.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

Oily is singularly unfortunate in APP.
plying the term "hircling" to the
STANDARD, for there is probably no
journal in the State that is more con-
spicuous for persistently fighting for
principle without regard to cost, or
which has voluntarily sacrificed more
opportunities for gain simply to sub
serve principle. 1t certainly comes
with a poor grace from n professional
officeseeker to accuse anybody of being
a hireling." The editor of the Olym-
plan moves, breathes and exists in the
hope of, or in holding, Office, and every
thing he does is calculated to give
himself a boost" towards some COW
eted goal. Nor has the STANDARD
manifested any evidences of being a
" cringing sycophant." Our contem,
porary is exceedingly unfortunate in
the use of his terms. We have been
censured for the "Irish" displayed at
times; never for subserviency.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

THE idea of n stool-pigeon of Sena-
tor Wilson accusing Others of being
" hirelings". Is it not passing strange
that such "cringing sycophant,"
cannot see that by charging Others
with such humiliating traits he is only
directing attention to the salient fea.
ture OF his own personality-abject SER
Witty? 1t is not a pleasant task to
hector the suffering, and We would
much rather pour arnica than oil oil
vitriol upon his bleeding wounds, but
there are times when lcniency is un.
kind and heroic remedy must be en-
ployed to cauterize the proud flesh
and reduce the hectic fever that is
ready to come to the surface at the
slightest aggravation. If we call q
spade spade, under such circum.
stances, We trust our motives will not
be mistaken or misconstrued.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

One of the concessions" at the
Street Carnival, at Tacoma, is the
Midway Plaisance" tent in which
the Turkish dance is promised to pa
irons who pay the price of admission.
1t is great success in gathering in
the dimes, for it is so shockingly bad,
such superlative fake, that everybody
who sees it Immediately conceives the
idea of running his best friend up
against it, for Joke. So the disguised
spectators became its best patrons, as
steerers for the show. How long it
will be considered mere joke, how
eyer, is questionable, for anything that
depends upon its vileness for merit, is
based upon treacherous quicksands
sure to engulf.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

The Republicans OF this State should
tap what remains OF that sixteen mill
lion dollar sack that Mark Hanna col
lected from the trusts for electing Nc
Kinley. He said, at the close of the
campaign, you know, that the remnant
would be placed where the thief would
not break in or the moth corrupt to
await opportunity for placing it where
it would ado the most good" This is
just the place for investment, for the
party cries, with one accord, "Help,
Cash-us, or we sink"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

THIS it is observed that Murphy, the
cringing sycophant and fawning hircling
of the most monumental liar OF the age,
has at once adopted the latter's trick of
garbling quotations to suit himself
This is verbatim a Lewis trick. Like
master, like child.-Olympiam
Oily scatters" like an old-fashioncd
muzzle-loading shotgun when con-
fronted by big game, and would miss
the side of a barn-door at ten PAGES, as
would be shown if anything like a
record was kept. The idea of apply
ing the terms cringing sycophant"
or " fawning hireling" to one who has
shown that he can rs vigorously con-
denim the unworthy as he invariably
commends public servants who do
their full duty! The concluding sen
tencc OF the above excerpt wobblcs just
as palpably, wherein it likens Mr..
Lewis and the writer to master" and
child" Mr.. Lewis is just as far re-
moved from the disposition of a dicta-
tor as the writer has advanced from
the days OF adolescence. Oily must
think that his readers are fools, to
deal out such self-evident perversions
of truth, or Tin his own familiar pa.
tots, lies) expecting them to be gulped
down as truth.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

Boss RULE ExEMPLIFIED.-Iti is very
generally conceded that Secretary OF
State Jenkins did very proper thing
in refusing to sign his name to a GER
tain pardon lately made by his acct.
dency, or to affix the seal of State
thereto, the usual means of attestation
Of public documents issued from the
executive Office. The ground OF refusal
was that the pardon was absolute
while the recommendation OF the
Board of Pardons was to commute the
sentence of the prisoner, James Davis
now serving term of thirty.six years
in the penitentiary, to twelve years
imprisonment. The Governor has
attempted to compel the Secretary to
perform what lie evidently regards a
perfunctory duty. by q writ of man
date from tho Supreme Court, made
rcturnable on the 30th inst. What
ever may be the outcome OF the con-
tention, whether the authority OF the
executive is declared to be supreme or
otherwise, there will be no question Of
his having acted in his usual bad taste
in ignoring the recommendation of a
board created by law for the express
purpose of passing judgment ON the
merits of applications for executive
clemency. The infallibility of judg-
mcnt which the executive has so often
assumed by his official acts, is as
unique as it is presumptious, and few
men would care to serve on board
subject to his capricious whims or in
sulting manner of subordinating the
opinions of his legally constituted adj
visers.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

To narrow down the issue presented
by the acts of the State Supreme
Court, it is we'll that Judge Anders
should be the nominee of the goldbug
party. Won't the taxpayer who has
to pay tribute on even his own and his
families wearing apparel. scalp him,
while performing the sacred duty OF
citizenship in the election booth?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

A VETERAN from the Soldiers Home
at Orting, named Flint, was run over
by a fire-engine at Tacoma, corner OF
Pacific Avenue and Ninth, during the
excitement OF the burning of the fail
building, Tuesday, and instantly
killed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

THE Republican leaders of this
State have dropped the mask OF inter-
national bimetallism and come out for
the pure, unadulterated goldbug pol
icy. Many OF the party gulp it down
quietly now, but the wry face they
make indicates that they may enter a
protest at the polls.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

IT is said that the national admins
tration has detailed Webster Davis
Assistant Secretary of the Interior, to
make q canvass OF the doubtful States
(without interruption OF salary wind
ing up in this State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

The rate-war by rail is about at an
end, and next week it will cost $751;
to 90 to Chicago and $65.50 to New
York, second-class at that. First-class
will cost $40 more. This is quite a
difference from the present rate of $25
to New York.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

TUESDAY afternoon the immense
fair building at Tacoma went up in
flames. The origin of the fire is a
mystery, and it is feared that it was an
act of o fire-bug.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

THERE is stormy time awaiting J.
Ham Lewis, double-headed Cyclone in
the shape OF Cushman and JONES'
Otympian.
That double headed cyclone" ex-
lists only in your imagination, Oily.
1t resembles more q puff of air in a
skillet.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

Oh, no! The organization of the
State convention was not test of the
Wilson strength, but how would it
have been had the Wilson element
carried the organization?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

THE Tacoma News pertinently re.
marks that while the Republican State
Convention was one of the attractions
of the Street Fair that nobody regard
ed it as sure thing game.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

The Tacoma Ne,cs, which knows
Cushman, the Republican nominee for
Congress, says it will pay him to make
the race against Lewis, for he will
know so much more after he gets
through.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

ANTED-Several trustworthy persons in
w this state to manage our business in their
own ana nearby counties. Ii Is mainly office
work conducted at home. Salary straiohi saai a
year and expcnses-dedntc, bonafde no more
no less salary. Monthly So References. En-,
close selfaddressed stamped enyelope Uerbert r
Hess, Prest., Dept. NJ, Chicago. -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

TALK about enthusiasm. The conven-
ton at Tacoma was just bubbling over
with it.-Olgmpian.
And it is a notable fact that when
much bubbling is going on the scum
always rises to the top.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

MCKINLBY smokes a briar-w wood
pipe.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-09-23

President Grant was also ignorant
OF the demonstration Of silver. Eight
months after the passage of the bill he
wrote letter to Mr.. Cowdrey, from
which the following extract is taken.
But want to see the hoard.
ing of something that has standard of
value the world over. Silver has this,
and il we once get back to that our strides
| toward higher appreciation of our cur.
rency will be rapid. Our mines are now
producing almost unlimited amounts OF
silver, ana 1t Is becoming question.
What shall we do with it, / suggest
here resolution that will answer for
some years. and suggest to your bankers
| whether you may not initiate it. To mt
IL In circulation now; keep it there until
II Is hxed, and when we will find other
markets" McPherson's Handbook OF
Politics for 1874. pages 134 and 1856.
In addition to this evidence from
unimpeachable record, a transcript
ton OF the official utterances of Con-
gressmen, we quote what the tin-god
of Republicanism said of Cleveland, in
speech at Toledo, Feb. 18th, 1891:
During all of Grover Cleveland's
years at the head OF the Government he
was dishonoring one of our precious
metals, one of our own great products,
discrediting silver and enhancing the
price Of gold. He endeavored even be-
tore his Inauguration to office, to stop
the coinage of silver dollars, and after.
ward, and to the end of his Administra
ton, persistently used his power to that
end.
He was determined to contract the
circulating medium and to demonetize
one of the coins of commerce, limit the
volume OF money among the people,
make money scarce and therefore dear.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-28

will carry Utah and Idaho particular
~. and perhaps other states, over INTO
the Republican column either TINS year
or in 1900. have invariably eNpresseu
the belief that the leaders of the Ch''ch
win make no such attempt-that ley
will not seek to coerce their followers;
and that the followers will possess, ana
will determinodly exert their Individual
freedom to carry out their views-and
that under these circumstances II IS
an assured fact that so far as the MOI =
mon people are concerned the inter
mountain states will remain In the
ranks of blmetalism. 1t Is important
that they should thus remain, because
when the faith shall flee from US.
doubt II 1t will find any abiding place
in the civilized world. The enemies OF
the American people will make every
possible effort to subjugate some one
or more of the intermountain states in
the hope to use It as n horrible exam
pie for the states of the middle west
and South, The Republican politicians
are counting upon the destruction of the
present silver leaders In Congress, ana
they will bend every energy to that
end. But It is with absolute faith that
I look forward to the issue, believing
in the win of the men and women OF
the intermountaln region and knowing
that Mormon and Gentle alike VIII as
sert their individual choice Mt the bai-
,ot-box, and will carry their elections
for human liberty, both economic ana
politicnl"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-05-28
MAKING HASTE SLOWLY.

There Is a good deal of criticism be-
Ing engaged in, regarding the conduct
of the war. by the more impatient of
the American people, some of 1t hav-
ing an apparent foundation but the
greater part, rs we look at It, being
itself subject to criticism. Perhaps
1t is true that Sampson and Schley
might, If entirely entrammeled, have
produced more material for war bulle-
tins, which might or might not have
been gratifying to us; but what can be
the use of doing things for their own
sake only? If Sampson can take
Porto Rico-which is not doubted for
a moment-can he control or even hold
It? This is the question. and If he
cannot, why so to the expenditure OF
life, money, property and effort In
volved in such an enterprise, If enter
prise 1t can be properly be called2 AS
soon as troops are ready to back up his
movements, then by all means let
him go ahead unimpeded.
The San Franciso Chronicle of n
recent date has a thoughtful and time
ly article on this subject. part of
which Is here reproduced;
''It seems simple @alng, on paper.
this invasion of cuba. That island,
with half a dozen cities fortified to
better advantage than Nlcksbuig was
during our Civil War, Is held by from
10000 to 900 acclimated regulars ana
by an army of volunteers that may be
as strong again. These men, II they
have the courage of their sailor com
,t a nat "a 40
splsed. They know how to fight and
have the means to fight with. Their
infantry rifles are better than the
Sprlngiields of our volunteers; their
field pieces showed surprising range
and accuracy at Cardenas. Further
more, they are intrsnched, and one sol
der behind earthworks Is equal to
three outside of them, and when fight
Ing on his own soil has sim another
advantage. AS all the food Of Cuba is
in Spanish hands. any army we may
land there must be supplied by trans
ports from Tampa and New Orleans,
aud il Is vitality important that these
ships should be secure from the at
tacks of Spanish cruisers, which i'm
piles that before the invasion begins
the enomy's navy must be crippled OF
destroyed. Nothing could have been
more foolhardy than to have sent to
Cuba the army We had In hand q
month ago, or even the troops now
ready. Considering the enormous
number that Will be taken sick and the
multitude Of the enemy, 100000 we'll
drilled men are none too many, and
these viii have to be reinforced from
time to time before Cuba IL taken, say
ing nothing of Porto Rico and the
Philippines. 1t is just as well t.
recognize now as later that Uncle SAN
has taken a large contract. He though,
10000 men were enough to suppress thJ
rebellion. despite general Sherman,
crazy dlctum that 100000 troops wer,
needed TO hold down single state. but
he learned better after one campaign
Sherman was right; and those are alsC
right who protest against an invasion
of the enemy's country with any small
Ter army than that which 1t will hav,
to meet