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The herald., 1898-01-06
Degrading the Army Service

Membership in the army, standing 4
time Of peace. Is necessarily demoralizin
to all but the very highest and best mind
and even these are restrained by 1t fror
further progress. And the time has com
now when the tendency appears to be I
degrade the service by converting 1t int
a mere military police force, with all tn
bad and few Of the good features Of tn
civil police system. The attempt mus
not be allowed to succeed. Instead of er
larging the army 1t might be better to Gu
it down by at least II. 900 men.--Minneapo
Times.
The herald., 1898-01-06
a Preposterous Farce

TO the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald:
The Herald's exposure Of the preposterous
farce to which the employees 81 the CITY
library are being subjected is timely and
right. The examination Of those who by
wears Of faithful service must have long
ago demonstrated their eficiency-
the trustees and the librarians have been
extraordinarily inefficient--is not only an
unwarranted insult and torture TO the en-
ployes. but also a strange confession OF the
incapacity or bad judgment Of the present
Eesides. the examination itself. accord
inc Is all accounts n being conducted on
ridiculous linss. Squads 0f three Of four
The herald., 1898-01-06
steer Clear Of Land Grabs

What the American policy should be tc
ward possible partition Of China ough
not to puzzle our statesmen for a momen'
Keep out OF the grab and stay at home
taking care. however. to safeguard GU
commercial rights II these be threatened
Our position as the warder of this hemis
phere under the Monroe doctrine would b
made more unassailable than before b
declining to join in any division Of terri
tory in the other hemisphere. To proven
grabs in South America we must refuse 1,
grab in Asia. Springfield (Mass.) Repub
lican
The herald., 1898-01-06
THE crumbling Chinese Emnire

The experience of the fifth century Is to
be repeated ON a more extended scale
The outer barbarians were falling upon
the Chinese empire as they did upon its
Roman predecessor. An unwarlike civili-
cation is succumbmg to assailants whom
1t desplses, but whom 1t cannot resist.
And as at least four Roman empires could
be cut out of China, the collapse that we
are witnessing is one of those whose like
the world has never seen before.-New
York Journal.
The herald., 1898-01-06

Common sense has interviewed In the
proceedings Of the school board invests
cation. Instead Of the most tedious
and expensive process Of summoning
every teacher and employee before the
board, their evidence win be put in in the
form Of affidavits in answer to printed
interrogations. By the introduction of
such convenient and comparatively
economical measure. Director Poor has
at last done something to redeem his
reputation.
The herald., 1898-01-06
Text Didn't Apply

Mrs. Northside was telling about tn
trouble Mrs. Manchester was having witt
her maids and was apparently takin
much pleasure out Of her difficulties.
you should not be glad because Mrs
Manchester Is in trouble" said Mr.. North
side. You should remember that tn,
falqeth.'
"0h, that's all right" replied Mrs North
side, briskly. Mrs. Manchester isn't al
enemy at all. She ID my dearest friend.p-
Pittaburg Chrouicls Telesyaph-
The herald., 1898-01-06

It is putting 1t very mildly to say that
some of the early reports and much Of
the comment on the recent cold snap in
Florida constitute most unfortunate
false alarm. The Associated Press,
whose facilities for obtaining informal
ton are unexcelled. did not find any
thing in the situation to warrant the
sending out Of sensational reports, and
the developments have proved the cor
rectness of its position.
The herald., 1898-01-06
Mckinley the Embezzler's Friend

Still another bank embezzler receives
pardon from President McKinley-this one
while serving a seven-years' sentence in
Missouri for making away with $40, 900 of
trust funds. We should not dare to say
how many criminals of this stamp Pres,-
dent Mckinley has pardoned, but the num-
regard such offenses as too trivial to merit
the punishment inflicted by law? He Is
making public proclamation to this effect
about as clearly as he can.-Springfield
Republican
The herald., 1898-01-06

The most important news touching the
eastern question this morning is that the
Chinese loan of sixteen million pounds
Pail Mall Gazette significantly refers to
the episode as 'the ascendancy of money
over the mailed fist
The herald., 1898-01-06

The committee appointed by the late
mining congress at Denver to urge upon
congress the institution of department
of mines and mining has started for
Washington. The delegation is headed
by ex-Congressman Pence, an expert
enced and energetic lobbyist.
The herald., 1898-01-06

The friends of annexation are using
the oriental complications for all they
are worth to win over senatorial object
ors, and our dispatches indicate that
the appeal is proving potent.
The herald., 1898-01-06

What with its experience in the Ber-
ing sea business and the Quesada mat
ter, the administration will be justi-
fed in steering trifie shy of arbitration
as means OF, settling international dis
pIltes
The herald., 1898-01-06

If Hawaii is so peopled that it must
ever remain as territory, it should
not be annexed at all. The territory has
no place in the ideal American Alto
gether.
The herald., 1898-01-06

1t has come to be an axiom that IL you
wish to make an enemy of man you
only need to loan him money. The en-
peror of China is nevertheless beseech-
ing Lombard street for loan.
The herald., 1898-01-06
A Puzzled Parent

at is a difficult problem" said the con-
scientious man; very difficult
What is worrying your" asked his wife.
'Tf use slang before our sons and
daughters it will encourage them in the
practice, and II don't they will say I am
q back number" washington Star.
The herald., 1898-01-06

District Attorney Donnell was lately
delivered of another Opinion" which
proved as gross a monstrosity as his no.
torious sentiment on the validity Of the
wheel of fortune
The herald., 1898-01-06

The tables that may be found In the
Investor column of this issue, giving the
comparative figures for three years
past of 6he recorded transfers, mort
cages and releases of mortgages belong
ing to Los Angeles county, contain mat
ter of considerable value to business men
and taxpayers generally.
The herald., 1898-01-06

General Booth declares himself the
friend of all men, including his own son.
Nevertheless he entertains some private
opinions of the son.
The herald., 1898-01-06

Mr.. Dingley should go to Mexico and
learn how industrial enterprises pros
per under a silver standard. Even the
cotton mills are flourishing.
The herald., 1898-01-06
Los ANGELES DAILY HERALD
SWORN STATEMENT CIRCULATION

State OF California. County Of Los Ange-
les.--se.
L. NJ. Holt. superintendent Of circulation
Of the Los Angeles Daily Herald, being
Arst duly sworn. deposes and says: That
FOR the Ave months from February l. 1897.
10 June 30 1897 Qnclusivs). the total circu-
tatfon Of the said Daily Herald was $780, 35
copies, being an average daily circula-
zion of 1904.
That the weekday circulation during the
above time was 1.o71.5s7, being q daily
average Of S3O8 copies.
That the Sunday circulation during the
above time was 21s,05s being an average
Tor Anch Sunday of 1O,481.
L. M. HOLT,
Superintendent of Circulation.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
18th day of July. 1897.
FRANK ]. COOPER,
Notary Public in and for the County OF
Los Angeles. State of California
The herald., 1898-01-06

AS financial undertaking, the Man
chester ship canal is blooming failure
last ditch for many who invested in its
shares.
The herald., 1898-01-06

Mr.. singerly's idea of a currency base
seems to be wood pulp.
The herald., 1898-01-06
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading printa
but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as Is consistent with tho
proper expression of their viewsJ
The herald., 1898-01-06

Oh Foraker" doubtless forcefully
expressed the Hanna will, but it prom
ises to prove a costly explosive.
The herald., 1898-01-06

Morally, our chief executive is held up
as model, but it is not of record that he
ever protested against the political
methods of Mr.. Hanna. who stands
forth as his confidential friend par ex-
cellence. Possibly he thinks that Ma
jor Dick is using his own money to con-
vert the susceptible Buckeye solons.
The herald., 1898-01-06

should be fairly comfortable upon an in
come of $18 a day.
The herald., 1898-01-06

New England prosperity seems to be
divided by a horizontal ten per cent cut.
The herald., 1898-01-06

When the call of states had reached Ohio.
Foraker arose from his seat on the plat
form and. advancing to the footlights, be-
gan his nominating speech. He had pro-
ceeded but few sentences In his opening
remarks when he unfortunately men,
tiioned the magic name of Blaine. Then he
stopped, for the voice of one man could
not prevail against that of fifteen thou
sand. 1t was Blaine convention, and the
galleries, packed with admirers of the
Plumed Knight, took up the refrain and
shouted until 1t seemed that the very roof
would be lifted. Flags and banners were
torn from their fastenings the guidons of
the states were snatched up by frenzied
champions of the man from Maine and
carried up and down the aisles, hats were
hoisted on canes and umbrellas and thrown
wildly in the air, and pandemonium
reigned for fully twenty minutes. No such
scene was. perhaps. ever before witnessed
In a political convention in this country.
The chairman raped in vain for order and
sergeants-at-arms ran hither and thither
in abortive attempts to measurably subdue
the tempestuous demonstration. But 1t
only subsidized from sheer exhaustion of the
elements that brought II into life.
The herald., 1898-01-06

An incident OF fourteen years ago Illus
trates some of his qualities, and a variety
OF them, too. 1t was In the Republican
national convention of 1854 Upon that
occasion Ohio was decidedly In evidence.
MCKINLEY was chairman Of the committee
on resolutions. Sherman was an aspirant
for the presidential nomination, and For
aker had been selected to present the lat
ter's name to the convention. 1t was For
aker's first appearance in a political con-
vention beyond the confines of his own
state. his first entrance into national polit-
lcal life, and the distinction accorded him
was fattering. The prestige won upon
that occasion, under circumstances cal
culated to completely undo a less resolute
and less patient man. doubtless aided him
more than did any other single thing in
his subsequent successful political career.
The herald., 1898-01-06
1O1-lO3 North Sprln1 St.
MISREPRESENTATION West Flrs

, edition Of Herald appeared Sunday !
morning that edition The public
opportunity for itself, and to
verify question the yester
days sold, verdict
favorable
figures the and industries
a the achieves
reliable information
ing their SOIL climate and people, their
peculiar Sundays
concise Ineligible This latest information
anywhere within the Of single pub
:
this annual edition is prominently
thing their number
Southern California
Single wrapped ready for mailing can be obtained
wishing number copies
names, with
the Herald will do the rest Mail orders
from prompt careful attention
+ r + r a~a 81 asa~ass
The herald., 1898-01-06
HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

Two years ago the legislature of Wis
consin voted $3.50, 900 for fireproof build
ing for the State Historical society,
which is now in course of erection. Since
then an appropriation of $4,000 has
been made for SO charging the historical
building as to afford room under the
same roof for the university library
The last legislature passed law en-
couraging the formation of local histor-
ical societies auxiliary to the state So
ciety.
What has this state done for historical
societies? Absolutely nothing. Is not
the history of California as much worth
preserving as that of Wisconsin?
The only historical society, state or
local. in this great and enlightened COM
monwealth is that of this city, which is
wholly maintained by private parties,
without dollars aid from state, county
or municipality. Meantime, the pioneers
who helped make early history are fast
passing away, and the data from which
the past true history of the state may be
deduced is becoming by the passage of
time less and less accessible.
The herald., 1898-01-06

There were lulls in the commotion, lulls
OF the most transitory nature, at each of
which Foraker sought to take advantage
and proceed with his speech, but was as
often forced to yield to renewal of the
shouts and yells and cat-calls. He finally
withdrew to the rear of the platform and
nonchalantly threw himself upon a sofa.
in full view of the vast assemblage. When
satisfied that the storm had spent its fury,
he arose and, again advancing to the foot
lights, resumed his remarks at the point
where they had been SO embarrassingly
interrupted. only prefacing them with the
suggestion. uttered with the utmost good
humor that the friends of Mr.. Blaine had
violated an ancient maxim in shouting be-
fore they were out of the woods, hint
that. considering the spirit in which it was
offered and the fact that ballot had not
yet disclosed the strength of the candi-
dates, was well received and won for the
intrepid young orator a most respectful
hearing for the remainder of his speech,
which. although consciously in the interest
Of forlorn hope, was in the highest sense
creditable to his mind and heart.
In this fight and until Hanna is downed
am for Foraker and reform.
SCRUTATOR.
The herald., 1898-01-06

H. L. Swords, late sergeant-at-arms of
the Republican national committee, who
has been pensioner upon the party for
pointive office in the municipal govern
ment Of New York, and, true to his in
stincts and traditions, refuses to re-
The herald., 1898-01-06

Senator Teller yesterday introduced a
concurrent resolution declaring the
principal and interest, in standard sill
yer dollars, and reciting that such pay
ment is not in violation of public faith
nor in derogation of public credit. This
resolution will be speedily reported by
the finance committee and adopted. 1t
is the answer Of the senate to the de-
mand of the administration for decla-
ration establishing the single gold
standard. 1t will be a notice to the
money power of what it may expect if it
insists upon it's present program.
The herald., 1898-01-06

The battle royal between tho Republican
factions In Ohio. with the Mckinley Han
na-sherman elements on one side and the
cohorts Of Senator Foraker ON the other,
recalls some memories OF q period when
peace and harmony reigned throughout
the Buckeye state and all the bellicose
statesmen worked In unison for the sue
cess OF the @. o. p. the old nag and an
appropriation. Hanna had not then been
heard Of. and Mckinley and Foraker were
eating their humble pie In the shadow OF
the mighty presence Of the sage OF Lam
caster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
ADDING TO THEIR NUMBERS.
PROMOTERS OF THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER RE
SERVE GREATLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PROMOTERS OF THE NATIONAL VOLUNTEER RE
SERVE GREATLY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.
The promoters of the National Volunteer Reserve
were greatly encouraged yesterday by ;he large
number OF Applicant that poured into The head
quarters Of the organization at No. Broadway
They came from many parts Of the &C IS. The
president Of the United Veteran Legion wrote that
his organization would organize two companies
W Hector Gale OF oneida y. Y, said that he
would organize a whole regiment under the au-
spices OF the reserve. while the managers OF the
Ipnox Lyceum offered the use of their auditorium
for the purpose of holding meeting to arouse
public enthusiasm in the scheme Several trained
nurses offered their serN ices In case OF war. and
Governor Atkinson of Yves, Virginia wrote. say
ing that West Virginia had 10000 men ready Tor
Guiy He though; the country on the verge or
war and declared tina, his people could be de-
pended upon $4,000, .,, 1890
Colonel John J. Mackey. Of South Carolina, cam"
IN 10 offer his services and to join the organi-
zation He expressed the belief that the Name
was destroyed in revenge for the recall OF ne
Lone and he added that the United States should
not allow Japan TO have the wdrshlp now DullulhS
for her NJ the Cramps shipyard
Yesterday afternoon local nag manufactures
offered TO give the organization banner Tor their
headauarters In the course OF the day large
number Of retired Army and Navy ofhC ers were
added to the Military Committee, OF which Leu
tenant-Genera Schofied Is the chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
NAVAL ORDERS IN DETAIL.

THE WARSIIIPS' MOVEMENTS-oFFICERS ON sPE-
crAI. DrTY ASSIGNED TO VESSELS.
WASHINGTON March % Tho naval movements re-
ported to the Navy Department today included the
following.
The cruiser Columbia left League Island. Phila-
dephia yesterday for Hampton Roads FOR service
with Commodo.n Schlcys flying squadron: the gun
boa, Nashville arrived AZ Tortugas. the gunboat
wilmington just returned from the South Atlantic
Station lof; Key West last evening for Jackson
vile and Tho coast survey steamer Blake arrived at
Kest West last nich' from Havana.
Commodore +. Y. McNair mas been de- ached from
and ordered to duty chairman OF tho Lighthouse
Board fiji the vacancy caused by the transfer or
Commodore Schey TO the command OF the flying
Rear Admiral F. O. Matthews, formerly Chief Of
the Bureau of Yards and Docks. has been assignee
to duty as president or the Naval Examining
BOARD.
Other naval orders issued today are as follows:
Naval o'adct II. II. ROBINSON and Naval Constructs
". G. GHOEsrE'K, now study Ing in Europe. have been
tesis,anf Na,al Constructor + = HOBsON and Naval
POW ELL from IN" Naval Academy. to the North AT
IeuicSan, u g. RlTTENHoUsE from, the works Of
bliss & 90. tho Miont1nomoh - orce
Lieutenant & 1mmtuler +. g. WILSON. from the
t,nonoh 10 Naval Hospital for treatment
T.Autcnan' :. 4 STAi NToN. from the Iowa to tho
Now YORK
Licucuant A. e pIFFENBAcII to the works Of Bliss
Lieutenant F. J. down the Naval Academy.
rieuiennrt ". ". BUCHANAN 10 the of'c" RI Naval
M Iieuterant g. II SHERMAN 20 the Franklin.
Lieutenant II. II HO%LEN 10 the Vermont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
AUXILIARY BOARD STILL HARD AT WORK


LOOKING FOR TWO VESSELS SUITABLE FOR COL
LrERs BIT NONE PURCHASED YET
Tho members OF the Naval Auxiliary Cruiser
Board did not make great progress yesterday with
tho work o. adding TO the fleet which is expected
10 NJ ordered 20 Key West. 10 aid the operation
OF the regular cruisers and ,orpedo-boats o. the
Navy. Some OF them visited the vessels OF the
Metropolitan Line. including the r. F. Dlmock and
the Herman Winter. which are thought likely to be
available golfers for the Aeet OF fast craft al
ready assembled at the Navy Yard 10 undergo
such changes ms will At them for the work they
may be called upon 10 perform. Messrs Dixon
and Tawresey have not returned from their trip
10 Wilmington 10 inspect the yacht Josephine and
10 Baltimore 10 sec some tugs and other vessels.
They will stay for a short time In Philadelphia
their way back. and some craft there viii n
were not in port when the previous visit 10 that
city was made
II IL expected TINT the tugs WINS and Wise. pur-
chased from the Moran Towing Company will
he used for distine and carrying a supply OF
fresh water for the notilla. No vessels have yet
been selected for repair ships A member OF IN.
Board. when askqed yesterday about the Mosquito
feet. said: None Of the vessels We have recon
mondeh and which the Navy Department has pur-
chased upon that recommendation will 40 in the
Mosquito Meet. That IN a weknown naval term
and has been used long as We have had A
Navy. II Is expressive well as Characteristic
That fleet will he for harbor defence and will no
manned by the Naval Militia our vessels will
make up an auxiliary fleet for the Naval SQUADRON
and they will he ordered 10 Key West They Will
have TO be ofiiccrcd and manned from the regular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
PUSHING HARBOR DEFENCE WORK
PREPARATIONS FOR : POSSIBLE EMERGENCY
BEING CARRIED OFT WITH ALL
POSSIBLE SPEED

I'VE shall continue all preparations for putting
oar defoncos in the host possible condition with
out susDcndng activity IN any direction" said
Ma lnr-tieneral Merritt yesterday at Governors
Island. until are ordered by those in authority
al Washington TO cease. That sums up the si,ua-
ton" There seemed 10 he more satisfaction with
the situation yesterday in Army circles than was
manifested on Monday when the promise Of
settlement ~ all differences without armed inter
vention was apparent. In pursuance OF instruc-
tons from the War Department. the work OF
making ready for offensive and defensive opera
lions was pushed with every possible degree Of
diligence. Lieutenant Colonel William Ludlow ~
the Engineer Corps who has personal charge OF
the work the tmpleceNents and gun mounts
Forts Hamilton and Hancock went to these
posts Yesterday to make inspection Of the
progress Of the work
The movement Of trained artillerymen to Fort
Slocum where the new 9Th Artillery under
Colonel William Sinclair is mastering was made
according to tho plans chronicled In The Tribune
yesterday. Additional preparations arc being made
there for putting the post in a complete state Of
defence. Bids were opened in the Army Building
Yesterday for the transportation Of fifteen 12-nch
mortars from the Sandy Hook Proving Grounds.
whore they have been tested. to Fort Adams. At
Newport K. !. These mortars are each twelve
feet long. and weigh 1900 pounds apiece. making
thiry-ive thousand pounds. There were six bids.
ranging from $50 to si75. for the work. and the
Beden az Hartford. conn. The guns will he
Transferred with twin-screw lighter as IS
They will he placed on the wharf at Fort Adams.
and the Government Will then mount them in the
he suns Of hostile fleet from getting within
range Of the costly cottages Newport Island
Tangcmcnt Newport has been felt to be ' vmnsr
able point the New England coast which might
Nth The mortar De ar eS ST for or
use this danger will be entirely averted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-30
To DEMAND INTERVENTION IN CUBA
MASS MEETING TO BE HELD IN THE METho-
poLrTAN OPERA HOUSE on MONDAY

ARRANGEMENTS have been completed for large
rnass-mecting TO be held in the Metropolitan opera
House on Monday next. to demand the Intervention
OF the United States in suppresslng the war III
Cuba A large number OF prominent citizens nave
promised their support to the meeting ana III u'e
lrg the suppression Of hosties In cuba the OPP
portunlty will also be taken TO express commence
In thu President in his Spanish policy ana 70 snow
TINT Ncw-York Is willing 70 support the Natlona
Government 10 the fullest extent in maintaining the
honor OF the country.
General Daniel Z. Sickcs will preside. and Chares
Henry Butler has been appointed chairman OF the
Organization Committee. The call for the meeting
Is signed by Ethan Allen. w. Z. ID. Stokes X "
Harnett. the Tucker Press j. b. Marx James
r. Paulding j. Blocker Miller. Charles W. Day
ton Marcus Nathan. the Rev. DR.. John r. Paxton
Douglas Taylor. John Armstrong Faust. Colgate
HOyt. ex-senator Warner Miller, Max Marx H. f.
Shcllhass Warren L Leland. Lewis y. Virgins
Thomas F. Cakes William II. Fenner. T. A.
O'Farrcl the Rev. DR.. r. Heber Newton. Judge
Martin T. Mcmahon. W. d'H Washington. william
O. Mcdowell J. w. Miller. S. Giglio. Charles Run
yon Edward Marshall. Roger Foster. G. 6. Corn
Ing Charles Henry Butler. Henry V: Brandenburg,
Edward Royal Holden. A. 4. Asuirre. Frank l..
Turing w S. Walsh. John Witshew, +. {. Elliott.
b. c. Jane and W. G. Mclaughlin.