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THE BLESSINGS OF WAR.

AS q general thing war Is looked upon
MS an unmixed calamity. wholly destrur-
tive of States and subversive of the bcst
interests OF mankind. by many 1t is re-
gardod as an objectionable waste of life
and property, effective of nothing save tae
promotion OF private fortune at the ex-
pence OF the general welfare.
An era OF universal peace has been the
dream OF the world in every age: and the
years during which there was general
intermission of war are more memorable
than any others in the annals of nations,
But the shield has reverse side.
Justly estimated and the evils of war arc
we are to Judge of the present war againet
Spain by the enormous sums OF money ii
takes to carry 1t on, considering the ex-
pense in connection with the fact that
there may not be Il material return pro-
portionate to the investment, not forget
ting the lives 1t viii cost. we might we'll
consider 1t piece Of National extrava-
ganoe and folly Such an estimate, how
ever. is based altogether on the narrowess
utilitarianism which does not reckon on a
duo regard for the maintenance OF Ma
tional honor and self-respect.
The powers of Europe have long viewed
the United States government with kind
Of contempt inspired by natural dislike
for republican institutions and the hope
that the latest experiment at self-govern-
ment by people would fail. The Ameri-
can abroad has not been treated with the
respect that the namo OF powerful nation
seldom fails to awaken. and The idea that
every energy OF the American people was
given to the accumulation OF money mas
contributed not little to the erroneous
notions that foreigners entertain OF the
character and government OF the American
people. The present war Is marvellous
exhibition OF the immense resources OF the
United States; Of the genius and patriot
lam Of their people. and 1t is significant OF
the future Of the Republic AZ dominant
factor In the politics OF the world. Our
clalma 70 the title OF ''the giant Of the
wst' ~ deub,y renewed and lastingly
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question as to what might be done as
result of the outbreak that occurred at
KEY West last week in which several men
lost their lives. 80, a.
martial law" this official added, 'ex
lists only when the army Is In the enemy
country. OF course, there are exceptions
to this general rule, but they are not sucn
as would apply to the conditions OF ahalrs
at Key West There might be a military
government provided for especially by con-
gress when people in any one section pro-
claim their hostility to the government
For instance, congress provided for pro.
yisional military government for some OIL
the Southern States at the close OF Tue
late war after peace had been declared
but the necessity for this arose out OF inc
fact that some people were still hostile 10
the government. In cases like that aris-
ing at Key West, the army. and navy are
supposed tc look after the proper behavior
Of the soldiers and tackles II rlotous
condition of affairs existed. then 1t Is tne
duty of the local authorities to appeal 20
the State authorities for aid in suppresslng
the trouble. to be followed in turn by the
latters appeal to the National government
for assistance
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STATE ELIsTMENT EXPENSES
'""Ic" Grave 0nc-AccOunts WI,
He Delayed in Scttlru,crt

'""i"h u Grave 0nc-AccOunts WI,
ne Delayed in settlement.
washington, May 30.--State accounts FOR
expenses incidental to the maintenance of
troops maintained by the first call of IN,
president are being received at the war de-
partmont.
ferpleNing questions will arise in the aid l..
lustment OF these charges and in some
cases considerable time may elapse before
an .he money expended by the States is rs.
iupufsed to theme Attorney johnson WAS
AZ me war department today and saw a
number OF officials The government WAS
HnAious TO secure an early reimbursement
90 as TO De ready TO raise the troops which
WIN DC asked for under the presidents ser-
ond call 1t l. not likely, however, TIA,
such condition OF affairs as EXISTS in
So" 'sm n. or 'hey are present in any other
nleh,' as the government will then proceed
70 recruit the new troops on Its own re-
sponsioltity, thus relieving the governor,
of this duty.
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Too many people are unduly alarmed at the
probable disappearance of money before the
tax gatherer. Tho Spectator and investor
have the same necessity to transact business.
both In peace and in war. And while It is
easy for them to escape considerable taxation
by remaining inactive. still that is not good
reason for exempting them from taxation
altogether. Their interest In the welfare OF
the country is equal TO that of those who
labor and tho fear that the Industrial de-
velopment OF the country will be disas-
trously arrested by their equal taxation, is
altogether groundless
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THE SECOND CALL.
working Out the AppOrtionment-To
FIJI Up the First Call

Washington, MAY 30.-Adjutant General
corbin is now working out the details OF
The second call for volunteers The appor-
tionnent of the $4,000 men from the varl.
Gus states has not been fixed definitely, but
WIN be In day or two. Communications
from the governors of several States re-
ceived by the adjutant general indicate
clearly mat they approve OF the plan to
recruit the regiments from their States nm
10 the respective maximum strength.
;, AS heretofore indicated in the Associated
Press dispatches, tho necessary recruitin,
VIII oosorh about $4,000 men. leaving about
regiments.
Al IL O'Clock tonight the total number q,
volunteers mustered into the United States
service was l22,l20. The failing ends Of
,ne mastering IN Iowa. Kentucky. and Ala.
.,'i.a nave 10 oe caught up, but 1t is not
tWo days. 'Aan
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hOSPlFAL TRAIN,
arrangements Made to Trnn.onr,
Invalid Soldiers

washington, May @.-with the consent
on secretary Alger, Surgeon General Stern.
o'rs has taken the ini,iatory steps for se-
eur'as hospital train for the transpor,s,
tion or Invalid troops from the front. II
Mili consist OF ten tourist sleepers and one
mnlng car and is to be in charge OF a corps
~ Nm, medieai oiticers and attendants. There
VIII be accommodations for 400 men. Tl,e
SSS VIII BE- taken from MiAmi or Tamnn
tcvne nearest available hospitals for I'M
reception OF the sick--Key West, Fort No
iherson, Ga. Fort Thomas, Ken, and For,
Myer, Va, and they can care for 1000 meo
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lsnough Mules at Present.

St Louis, May 30.-Colonel G. +. Smith
deputy ouartermaster general. received to-
day an order instructing him to cease pur-
chasing mules until further orders. The
order indicates that the Government has SCI
cured all the mules 1t requires, About Ia
900 mules have been purchased In this mar
ket The average price was 800 per mule
making grand total Of $1,000. 900.
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WANT A WAITING ca,,
but subscriptions to ~. =.
Arc Dimini.hl-

nut subscriptions to the ", I
Are Diminishing.
Especial Cable to Tho Post snS I.
Herald. Copyright. 1898, n ~
don Bcnnett.) y -
Valencia, Spain. May so.-.rA. IS.
victory policy hitherto adyor,,u Z
conduct of the war no Longer ~
port here. The watchword tod, |, !.
let us weary out the enemy and r.
prolonglng the struggle" 4
Say these tacticians. "What !. Y.
is already lost, and every day n. Y
without seeing an effective oc,u,r-'
cuba by the American army bri,n
nearer reaction in American Il
against the jingoiem that provoked AZ
and increases the impatience Of epursi
Europe at its continuance"
Meanwhile the subscriptions IN 4
tagging. The principal contribution
latterly been drawn from patr,dk I
lights and theatrical performances 4
large section of the commuuHy
dennis as unworthy and even d,sfuS
means of stimulating patriotism ii
times Of Natl nal peril.
The ecclesiastical authorize kN
issued an urgent and touching appt
the clergy in behalf of the war fund
I'm the presence OF the gfes. /
through which our country Is pid|
says this document. every lacrita
be small and insignificant The eltluI
of your flocks must be kindled: nj
by word, but by example. You must +
clear to them that the aid required II
the sons, husbands. brothers md u
countrymen who are fighting ~
enemy, and call for help to gain ~
On the issue of the struggle dspAA)
great measure our honor, the inisg'4|
our territory and the well being q i
native land and even Of the relisrs =
which we possess"
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DISTRESS IN SPAN.
Provisions High and the stn''
PeOnle HiOtinE,

People RiOtins'
London, May 81. The Maans
spondent of the Telegraph says
Extreme distress Is reported u "
parts of the interior, more especall' y
province of Catalina, where pfo1 =
visions have risen steadily.
This week several factories = ~
northwest Of Barcelona, Will y"
closed, as result Of which nu'u'
families will be plunged INTO mn's
local government is endeav0r'ns
leviate want by opening soup k
According to a dispatch iion
capital Of the province Of tnaI -"
occurred, owing to the scsic'p
Details OF the outbreak nave =
ceived, but it is known that 'as
are unable to get bread for the OsA's I
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

New YORK Nav SO.-The cruiser Column
ma which arrived at the navy yard last
evening with her starhoard side badly stove
H. was lying this morning beside the cob
cock and the work of Tightening was being
saprul! carried on. No information In ref
HOW at the navy yard. The vessal Nh, ha
put INTO dry dock as soon as she has bean
lightered, QUO ""s oeen
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sun Iupl Eur.

Atlanta Ca May sO.--one thousand ana
.h'r'y-three recruits left Atlanta today for
isinpa over the Southern and Central rail.
poau Oh Georgia The men were uniformes
one Thousand men will be star,ed fo,
gun francisco for service in the phi,,n.
McEherson 'euenes fort
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Transferred to ,Ioh,,.

new orleans May S0.-The First regl.
meht OF Louisiana volunteers, under com.
mana OF General Wood broke camp at
noon today and marched to the Louisville
ana Nashville depot, where they took Tho
Waih for Mobile. This is the First I,ou.
isiana regiment to leave the State and ths
troops received great ovation ON thsir
march TO the train. va 'He''
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To President McKinley--If you want to sec
more of us, call again.

We can understand why the Universal pence
union should claim that President Mckinley
was forced into the present war, but what
earthly basis is there for claim that he IL
opposed to annexation OF territory? He has
favored tho annexation Of Hawaii and tho
purchase of the Danish Islands expressly. and
1t has been intimatcd that he favored an
neSing Cuba. Porto Rico and the Philippines
Possibly tho latter may be unauthorized. but
the former 10 certain
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Volunteer a;lrnai coru,.

washington May so.-General Greedy
on'e' signal officer, is making arrange,
ments Tor enlisting the volunteer siara,
corps authorized by congress. AS far !.
practicable the men will be rscrni,sa -, -
~ :, IN, me s.snai corps Of the National Guard
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31
SPAIN BUYING Foo
A CoInmissnry in Disss

A Conmissnry in Diasu
states Is Notified. y,
Copyrighted, 1898, by Ass0'A y
Kingston, May So.-s p. NV
coasting steamer Puritana con' y
arrived here from Manzan'i'. W.
ish commissary in disguise
plies. /,
One hundred tons OF
bought today. The American 's'
the colonial authorities have
No News from cssa. vi
Cape Haytlen. May so.-s p s.
iron. Cuba or the feet has ~ n.
herr today. The report 'na' q, Z. |
taken place off Santiago Is o'I
Gay.
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Great britain rro,....

LONDON May sl-The British rover,-
ment' Notwithstanding the statement 81 !.
nonuoa news agency, has sent friendly
~ spaih with respect 10 this latter's
ter. 'pPosite u1brai-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

The $500 United States troops that have
sailed through the Golden Gje are the ad-
vance division OF the first army OF this coun-
try that has ever been sent to n foreign
shore
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

A retired Spanish diplomat believes that
European interference is bound to come at a
later period in tho war. II he be right, so
much the worse for Europe,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

Tho archbishop Of Manila. who has issued
another pastoral announcing that four Span
ish warshps are on their way to the Philip
pines. must be something OF gay deceiyer.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

The great Omaha exposition opens this
week. The Post is glad to announce tlat
South Texas, and especially Houston. will be
represented there.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

We observe from their homo newspapers
that each and every regiment OF volunteers
is composed OF the manifest lot OF soldiers
sent to the front from any section of the
country"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

The next two weeks will decide whether or
not Colonel Wynne will be able to determine
between fight or foot race ut the Calves
ton convention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

The Madrid bakers need only to raise the
price of the loaf OF bread as they contem-
plate, and civil war will soon follow In thu
provinces, Bread easily proves mghtier
than bombs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

The people realize the superiority of The
Houston Posts war service. This is abund-
antly proven by tho way In which they buy
Tho Post every day.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

Tho Presbyterian general assembly who de-
claimed 10 violently against Sunday news
papers Of course made n very strong mental
reservation in favor OF The Sunday Post
with It's twenty -four broad pages, full of the
most elcvating and constructive and. Mt the
same time, entertaining reading matter and
sold TO everybody. without regard to race.
color, religion or previous condition of seryi-
tude at cents per copy--no more. no less.
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Those patriots who are contending for a
bond issue to carry on the war would be .or
any measure which hsd for Its purpo Q tho
restriction of the volume of currency And
that is the whole reason for the insistence on
n bond issue
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Is Now Worrying the Authorities y =,
ington Considerably.
FEAR 1T HAS STARTER :
WESTERN WATERS
St. Louis Has Been Sent Out to Gain ~.
Concerning 1t.

Special Cable From Madrid Says Formidable s,.,,.
Now Nearly Ready to Leave Cadiz and Anoth., W.. y
Formed Soon the First Leaves-Admira, 60 'M =
Is Pushing the Work Rapidly as Possib,.
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MARTIAL LAW,

ment Mt Key West.
Washington. May s0.--'There Is no
statute OF congress" said government
official today. whereby martial law can
at this time be proclaimed at Key West
This statement was made in reply to
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Being 'ammed between the qua, n .
atlantic steamer. She is nov p,s,,,.'
pairs.
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3. A. 5ot y -. v,c,. Psss,DssI.
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ENTERED At rHB posrorricH Az HOUSTON TEXAS
AS SECOND CLASS NATTER.
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II Spain is fighting for honor she Is likely
to have most glorious victory II her honor
Is to be determined by the thrashing she will
Get
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

Honesty Is the better policy under all cir
eums'ances. The use of n paragraph from
tho Washington Post against Major Sayers
by Colonel Wynnes campaign manager. after
tho former had distinctly corrected this item.
was not the better policy.
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rnH Ds ss;as POST the s q p. c sSsr
sEMi-wEEKLY POST. ~ Coils. per Week.
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THE FIRST CALL
Only 1900 Lacking nna Il.
soon he MusteI.. .,i.n g

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soon He Music s,,tans 6.
Washington, May so.--a =. IN ,rrr
Ccrbin said today that i-i. ,,ot,sf Z
been mustered into the w.. -, u |
under the call for iaS'o0a 4. III "a.
5000 more are ready for 20 e M i
mastering officers. He Z. sa' Al tbst
s.ates and Territories hs :, n trosps
so far as the recruiting , 2, si,ls !
cerned and that while inl rot ilsE y
apparently behind i VIA ,s',s,y Il .hs n
but was due to the inasili,Ss eif sst
Ing officers to oomplets, ,s sp ~ y
APPARENT shortage is dis,si " 3
States Of Iowa, Mlssiss' ihess ~ Va
Carolina. The troops ~ ,.a ~, ~ ~ z
in camp, however. awal~ nd w Z
the governments officers . IN |,
tered into the volunteer
two. =. b y =, s.
No New. Al s.. - 81
news Of the movements 2
warsbips is obtainable hess III
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1t is hard to mako some republicans under
stand that what this country wants Is less of
tho Dingley act and moro OF the Dewey act.
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Kingston May ao.-The Hav,,s s.
to join Admiral Simpsons fact
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Senior Puigceiver Cor words to that orfecu
tbe Spanish finance minister who is to b.
forced out of the Madrid cabinet because he
positively VIII not consent to an income tax.
would no doubt receive an ovation in Fifth
ave and Beacon-st II he We're to visit this
CountrY.
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The attempts of embarrassing members OF
the Clergy to achieve notorlety through oppo-
stion to the country's war for humanity in
varably prove dismal failures.
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Certain people are shouting that the free
silver ISSUE is dead in Texas. May be So but
wen see about that later
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imagine what 1t would mean" saws an
ouVocate OF peace, III all that is now paid to
Keep the different nations In readiness could
De devoted to tho peaceful pursuits of civ
hi2ation' to the promotion OF science and art
and odueatlon!' Yes. and imagine what 1t
would moan II tho millennium wore hern,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-31

Tho rapid and excessive response to the
presidents call for volunteers is magnincenty
IN evidence Of the MOUNTAINEERING patriotism
of the American people And the spontaneous
outburst OF patriotic sentiment from every
section OF the country should thoroughly dis
sipate the notion that the people Of the great
est commercial nation on earth are at all de-
f'eient In the cnnobling sentiments that spring
from love of home and country.
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| Especial Dispatch to The Post and New York
Herald. Copyright, 1898, by James Gordon
| \
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Subscription BY MafI--Dslly and Sunday Post. one
year, $500; six months. $500; three months.
n NINTH 81 .nN
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-01-09

During the development Of the hand it be-
comes very evident to Y that his partner has
nothing. unless it is the remnant OF the spade
In any way, and 2 devotes his energies todeceiv-
Ing. A. who has the strong hand,
The pretty part Ct the hand md beg begins q at TN ths .
is to lead A to believe that It is rs SECOND best
club. and that he originally held A. 10 B. SO
that, whether or not A holds the club king, 1t
would appear to him that he would DO leading
right up to the major tenace.
Tho discard Of the spade queen is carrying out
tho same plan, for, q diScards another club he
guarded he will re forced into the lead. and Alb
must make two tricks in clubs, no matter what
each holds. The only chance for z is that A viii
will DO able to save the game in that suit.
OUR PROBLEMS.
Mr.. H. J. Rogers makes q, rather severe eriti.
cism Of the perception problem which was pub
iished in The SgN Dec. IL. In the Albany
o dvf". suit Under the Caption: MADE to Order
Whist" and states that Y cannot place the club
suit unless z kicks him under the table. Mr..
ways gives The SUN due credit when he repub-
fishes ono OF its problems. but he may have been
. little hasty in thinking this problem, lem was wa
is from actual play, and the person who held
AS cards and led the club ace was Mr..
E tsa% g The slS Ssnd Was = played L; spS anr 81 !n the H! stats
congress at Albany. and as it was only a prac-
tioe game, Y announced that he could place the
sn.tse s slSS d, sui 80. at M. , snoW Rr aek fr,Sk Gss fG she
correctness of the Inference. but was evidently
q little surprised at it's accuracy. 1t Is, OF course,
wrong, but in this case Y actually placed the
cards correctly. Twenty.three of Thu SUM-
eorrespondents solved the problem. -,
!, i 70 f iesd fo nnG WIFfh Ps g for a n partner rr to ' taFe four
out of the five tricks.