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The herald., 1898-05-11

and Dewey will ever rank as among the
greatest of naval commanders. The last
named will have the reputation of hav-
ing effected the most complete destruc-
tion Of the enemy's fleet, and with the
fewest casualties to his force and the
least injury to his ships. There has not
been, and it is proba BILE there never again
will be such disparity in losses to the COM
batants.
The herald., 1898-05-11
Russia Not a Catspaw

The Russian bear is shrewd old beast.
He was never given to pulling chestnuts
out of the fire or other mouths, and his
friendship of convenience with France does
not dispose him 10 take part in any demon
stration unfriehdly to this country.-New
York World.
The herald., 1898-05-11

The celebration in Havana, in honor of
the fall Of Boston and Charleston, and
Mobile and Pensacola, constitutes ons
Of the humorous phases Of the war. The
story is told in our news columns this
morning.
The herald., 1898-05-11
Effect Of War on Trade

There are many instances in the history
of the world where war acted as stimulus
to trade; where it has corrected stagnant
condition of business and has operated as
a needed spur - set things In motion.
The herald., 1898-05-11

The rumored assassination Of Admiral
Montijo by the infurlated populace at
Manila, after his disastrous defeat in
the lower bay, lacks confirmation. But
that fate could be no worse than self
banishment from his native country, a
destiny promised himself unless victori-
Gus over the Yankee pigs.
The herald., 1898-05-11
Blaming It on Dewey

The most serious question that Spanish
statesmen have contended with for many
years is now pressing for solution: "Who
is responsible for spain's failure?" We
might suggest that Dewey is very largely
to blame in that matter.-San Bernardind
Free Press. -
The herald., 1898-05-11

The lionizlng of Dewey by administra-
tion organs appears to be inspired more
by the reason that, as alleged, he is a Re-
publican. than because he won a great
victory over the enemies Of his country
The herald., 1898-05-11
Wherein Safety Lies

1t is earnestly to be hoped that the Span
ish gunners will continue to aim at our
warships. II they should happen to draw
q bead on something else our gallant tars
might get hurt. -Binghamton IN. -
Leader.
The herald., 1898-05-11

Governor Budd has begun the work Of
reorganizing the National Guard of this
state. No better time could be chosen
for the work, while the martial spirit runs
high and occasionally slops over.
The herald., 1898-05-11

There are forty thousand tons of Span
ish coal at San Juan, Porto Rico. Ad-
miral Sampson will need little coal soon
and it would be great waste of time to
go back to Key West for it.
The herald., 1898-05-11
TO PROVIDE FOR HAWAII

A joint resolution has been introduced
in the house by johnson of Indiana pro-
vidng solution of the Hawaiian prob
lem which, if not entirely new or orig
inal, yet has some merit. 1t provides for
the appointment by the president of
three commissioners, to meet with like
number to be selected by each Of seven
powers-England, France, Germany,
Russia, Austria, China and Japan-and
formulate a plan for the. naturalization
and independence Of the islands, and an
agreement that no nation shall in the
future, directly or indirectly, take pos
session or assume to control them, and
guaranteeing their mutual use, under
proper restrictions, in the event of war.
If the consummation of some such
scheme as this should result in prac-
tically eliminating the islands from the
map, so far as they may be a factor
in the determination Of future interna-
tional disputes, it might not be an en-
tirely unmixed blessing. 1t would leave
to the Dole government the nominal con-
troll Of the country, with its surplus
leprosy and indebtedness, and remove
q menace to American peace and har-
mony.
The herald., 1898-05-11
where Ignorance Causes Bliss

Only 80 per cent of the Spaniards can
read a war bulletin. The illiterates are
not jealous of the accomplishment when
they hear the character of the news.-St.
Louis Globe Democrat.
The herald., 1898-05-11

The City Of Pekin is expected to sail
away from the Golden Gate on Saturday
TOR the Philippines, with the coast con-
singent aboard. Realism will then usurp
the place Of fancy.
The herald., 1898-05-11

AS prophesied in these columns yester-
day, the Philippine insurgents are becom-
ing troublesome to Admiral Dewey, who
may be greatly embarrassed before re-
Inducements arrive.
The herald., 1898-05-11

The advance guard Of the army of in
vasion left Tampa yesterday. Let us
hope that this indicates the Inaugural
tion of vigorous campaign all along the
line.
The herald., 1898-05-11

General Lee, 1t is said, is to be made
military governor Of Cuba. His politics
is the only obstacle in the way that Is
painfully in evidence.
The herald., 1898-05-11

Sampson and Schley are sorrowfully
chanting q couplet from Sheridan's
"Critic:"
The Spanish fleet thou canst not see
Because-it is not yet in sight.
The herald., 1898-05-11

That lack Of discipline so freely cred.
ited to the American navy, before the
beginning Of hostilities, seems to have
been suddenly dissipated.
The herald., 1898-05-11
Dennis in Spanish

New Orleans has changed the name of
one of its thoroughfares from Spain street
to Dewey street. Dennis street might also
have suggested ftself.-Riverside Enter
prise.
The herald., 1898-05-11

Winter wheat is rated S6.5, as against
So.2 at the same time last year. But we
didn't have the Dingley law then.
The herald., 1898-05-11
Pursuing the Old Trust Method

The wire nail trust, which was to pro1e
solely from economics in operation, begins
by advancing prices and reducing wagesv
But this is the usual truss UNDERSTANDING
Of onomy."-springneld Mass, RepubA
ucan.
The herald., 1898-05-11

Considering the amateurish orders re-
ceived from Washington Admiral Dewey
acquitted himself quite Handsomely.
The herald., 1898-05-11

In his message to congress the presi-
dent says the Manila triumph comes in
just cause" True. But is it more just
since war was declared than at any time
for two years past, when Democrats in
congress were pointing to it as inevitable,
and when Reed was using all of his finesse
to suppress the agitation? Nothing ap-
pears to be holy that lacks the admins
tration brand.
The herald., 1898-05-11

Austria has decided to remain neutral.
That is wise. She has made the an
nouncement. That was painful.
The herald., 1898-05-11

If Spain doesn't speedily quit, she'll
not have enough vessels left for decent
exhibit at the next worlds fair.
The herald., 1898-05-11

Spain is disposed. to fight to, the bitter
end. There remains not a particle OF
doubt but that the end will be bitter.
The herald., 1898-05-11

Salamis, Lepanto, Aboukir, Trafalgar
and Manila. They will remain in all
history as the great naval battles Of the
world up to the present time, and The
Don John of Austria. Nelson
The herald., 1898-05-11

The secretary of war promises guns for
Los Angeles, plentiful supply of them,
and quick.
The herald., 1898-05-11
Dry Of the War

To Admiral sampson: Sir-Cut the
cable and go ahead.
The herald., 1898-05-11

History Of the War
Uncle Sam-Git!
Sagasta-Nit!
And then they Mt,
And Spain quit.
Boston Globe.
The herald., 1898-05-11

For a long time the president was ter
rified by the spook of an unholy war.
and he doubted, halted, and diplomatized
tillthe country and congress lost patience
and forced him to do something decisive
in protecting American rights and in
vindicating American honor. In his mes
sage to congress commencing the conduct
of Admiral Dewey and his command the
president uses the words, This triumph
has come in a just cause" From this
we gather the impression that his views
are changed and, as his conscience will
be at ease, it may reasonably be pre-
sumed that there will be no more hesita-
tion, but, on the contrary, there will be
earnestness and energy in making the
just cause speedily triumphant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
W. j. BRYAN ADVISED TO ENLIST.
His Application for a Generaiship
Not FavorabIy Considered.

Washington. ID. c., May 2.-William
Jennings Bryan is a candidate for a
generalship. A short time ago he wrote
TO President Mckinley a broad and
comprehensive letter, in which he ten
dered his services and expressed a will
ingness to accept any position, regard
less of rank, that the president might
select for him.
II is well to state here that the presi-
dent makes no appointments under a
brigadier generalship. Positions Of
lower grade are made by governors of
states. AS this fact is or ought to be
known to men prominent in political
life, 1t is fair to assume that Mr.. Bryan
wants either TO be brigadier general or
major general.
dent, Mr.. Bryan's friends among the
Democratic politicians have been urg-
ing the silverite's appointment. The
president has not. taken kindly to the
idea, and has notified Mr.. Bryan's
friends that he is going to give one
generalship to Joe Wheeler, of Ala
bama, and another to F'itzhugh Lee,
Of Virginia.
SO plain did the president make his
intentions known to Mr.. Bryan's friends
that Senator Jones, of Arkansas, has
advised Mr.. Bryan to enlist as pri-
vate and wait for the promotion which
wilr surely follow.
There is bitter rivalry here between
the friends of Fitzhugh Lee and Will
liam Jennings Bryan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

Russia has no abstract love OF free
dom. Her friendship towards the
United States Is that of next door
neighbor or terms of intimacy and
equality. and IL has endured quite a
time. The most that can be said of
the Teutonic races Is that they have
remained neutral I'm silence. France,
It would seem from present indications,
is not at all willing to accept the de-
feat of Spain with equanimity. She
may do so, however Italy need not be
feared, nor yet implicitly trusted. After
the close of the war, Spain will betake
herself from the concert Of Europe and
the continent Of America as fast as her
decrept old legs can carry her. This
is the last time she will appear as a
disturber of the peace of the world,
which has been her role for centuries.
Practically then, the North American
continent from the Isthmus of Pan
anna to the Arctic Ocean Is under the
guardianship of the Anglo-SaXon race.
In destiny they are one people, who
will have a continuous existence on the
same lines, a present, a future, a
totality of association, regardless of
time, on the same plane. This is no
new discovery. Its principle has been
recognized here and in England since
Canning gave his adhesion to the Mon
roe doctrine. This assimilation of in
terests does not pre-suppose formal
treaties or specific alliances. We can
no longer isolate ourselves from the
rest of the world, now that we have
taken a part in determining its affairs
and giving it an ethical standard of
nationhood which it so sadly needed.
We are Of the family of nations and
our association would be most familiar
with that branch of it which represents
our household. which stands with us
for unity, for intimacy, for commun-
ity of possessions, for laws, language,
and literature. That country is Eng
land,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
SPANS PLANS.
1t is Not Thought That the Fleet viii
Cross the Ocean.

Washington, May at is not believ-
ed in naval circles that the Spaniards
will risk coming across the Atlantic
with a divided fleet. 1t is thought the
enemy's ships Will be more likely to
rendezvous at the Canary Islands until
they can gather in force. There is a
plan under discussion here to make an
aggressive mo cement against Spain if
she does not take the initiative.
1t is said the fast cruisers might
weaken the cnemy's armada by maxi
ing dash at the Spanish coast, and
Spanish merchantmen, to draw some of
the warships in pursuit, when the
American squadron might pounCe upon
the fleet remaining at the Canaries. 1t
is hardly probable such a plan has
gone beyond the toughest stage of spec
ulation,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
FATHERS VENGEANCE.
Joe Reibert Attempts to Kill Charles
Donneiiy.

Lancaster. Pa, May Jose Rel
bert, Spaniard, who served a term
in jail for feloniously assaulting II.
f. Osborne, a few years ago. made an
attempt shortly after noon today to
kill Charles Donnelly. Reibert and
Donnelly work at the Lancaster sill
Yer plating works, and the latter is
under bail for trial on a charge of
running Reibert's step-daughter.
Donnelly and Reibert had not met
after the charge was brought until to-
day. Donnelly was at work when Rel
bert entered the shop. The latter drew
a pistol and fired at DOnnelly, but
missed. He made an effort to shoot
again but the weapon would not go
off. He then rushed at Donnelly and
beat him over the head with a ham
mer. Other workmen prevented him
from killing Donnelly, whose injuries
while serious will not prove fatal. Rel
bert was arrested.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
BEACON TAKES POSSESSION.
The New State Treasurer will Retain
the Retiring Officer as Cashier.

Harrisburg, May 2.-State Treasurer
Beacon today took possession of the
department, and will retain the retir-
ing treasurer, b. j. Haywood, as his
cashier. George Graham, of Alle-
gheny, retires as clerk to make way
for eX-Cashier Greenawalt. The state
repositories win not be announced un-
til after the board of revenue commits
siOners passes on them.
Thomas NJ. Jones, the new superin-
tendent of public printing and binding,
assumed the duties of the office today.
He will retain Thomas J. Bell as chief
clerk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

and the Seventh regiment of New York
are just about this time receiving as
iiattering compliments from their
Countrymen as are accorded to Spain
The Seventh has always been a show
regiment. 1t never fired a shot in the
Civil war, never was in battle, never
umbrella which the old woman was
carrying carefully rolled up under her
arm while she was being drenched by
the driving rain. "Ive had that UNI
hrclla for ten years and it was never
wet yet. ThiEk I'm going to put it up
now? ! guess not was her succinct
explanation of the situation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
Unclean Books.

The May number of THE Mind" a
magazine devoted to religion, psYchol-
ogy, occultism and advanced thought
generally, contains a timely article on
the abuse of books. The writer calls
attention i'm a comprehensive way to
the evil influence of literature Of the
present age upon the minds of the
young, and makes special mention Of
that inCalCulably vicious work, QUO
Nadis," which every young person feels
obliged to read in order to be abreast
of the times. In the perusal of mischie-
vous books of this class, says the writer,
the modern grown up girl goes back
to that period when the degradation Of
woman was one of the main objects Of
life, when vice i'm various forms of
scandal and indulgence predominated
everywhere The moral that the
author pretends to have in view is lost
in the fascination of the narrative and
her mind insteads becomes Immersed
at every step with vice in it's most
dangerous fOrm-gilded over by the
subtle mirage of passion and defiling
completely the sacred name of love"
The whole argument is powerful
arraignment of the realistic literature
Of today ana is stern rebuke to those
who by patronage encourage genius in
its perverted form as illustrated in the
so-called up-to-date novels The effect
oC novel like QUO Vadis" on the
minds Of the young who are merging
into manhood and womanhool can
never be entirely obliterated. This
mental contamination is as incurable
as leprOsy, and like the seeds of IA loath-
some disease will ever mar the purity
of it's victims
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
SWIFT VENGEANCE FOR CRIME.
Murderers Begin a Life Term in 30
Hours.

Madison, Wis, May 1.-William Bes-
tor and William Fuller the robbers
arrested at Waukesha for the murder
of an aged couple and the burning
of the bodies at Black Earth Wednes-
day night, today pleaded guilty.
They We're sentenced to life impris-
onment and We're taken to Waupun
prison Immediately, They We're land
ed there thirty hours after the crime
was committed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
PATRIOTIC AMERICAN.
A Millionaire Professor of Engineer
ing Offers His Services.

Washington, May 2-Gardner c.
Sims, of Providence r. J., well-known
engineer and three times a millionaire,
appeared before the naval examining
board at Philadelphia yesterday.
Mr.. Sims is SO years of age, and is
we'll known to many naval officers. He
says he is willing to serve in the en-
g,ne room without pay. He will he
commissioned a chief engineer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
Great Britain and the United States

The attitude Of friendlness which
England has assumed in the present
crisis towards the government Of the
United states is, let US hope. the be-
ginning Of an era Of international
comfy between the two great Anglo
Saxon races of the cast and west more
solid and enduring than it ever has
been before in the history OF either
country. Hasty congratulations from
superficial tendencies OF peoples or
governments is one OF the most fruit
full sources of error. Growth in friend
ship between nations is largely a de-
Velopment Of discrimination. As conn
tries become more intimately associ-
atcd differences and Rntagonisms are
discovered whore formerly none We're
supposed to exist We have specific
social and commercial interests which
England has not. We have national
characteristics which are the organic
growth OF our soil and which we cher
ish dearly, They are interviewer with
our social science, they are involved in
our economical and political life: they
must necessarily interact largely IN our
international relations. But II Is true
as Ambassador Hay pointed out at the
Guild hail in London the ether day.
and which every hour brings more
clearly TO liEht. that our interests in
the onward movement o: the world arc
identical. The two countries have had
their misunderstandings. There was r.
time when they came to blows; but the
instinct of solidarity Of race anG tongue
has never relGpsed.
orE true friends are found In the
hour % adycrslty. The attitude Of Rus
sia towarG' the United States IN the
Hrss.nt conflict is that OF expectancy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
SPANISH WAR MAY
END In NINETY DAYS
NcKinIey's Expectations OF BlancO's $
rendcr...A Double Attack.

OUR ARMY OF INVASION TO ACT
WITlI INSURGENTS AND MOVE ON
THE CAPITAL, WHILE THE FLEET
FIREs-GENERAL LEE BELIEVES
THE CUBANs THEMSELVES WILL
30 ALL THE FIGHTING NECEs-
SARY ON THE ISLAND.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

We confess to some surprise that
DR.. Buckley Of the Christian Advocate
should continue to circulate the crron-
eous statement that the Spanish ennis
sary, Ruiz, was killed by the Cuban
insurgents while carrying a flag Of
truce. DR.. Buckley says General Lee
testified to this effect before the sem
ate committee on foreign relations.
The doctor is mistaken. The testi-
mony of General Lee before that COM
mittee, as officially published by it,
does not touch upon the Ruiz case at
all, But in an earlier communication
to our government General Lee showed
that such a thing as a flag of truce
has never been known in Spanish Gu
ban warfare and that Ruiz was shot
as spy after having been given fair
warning not to try to bribe his friend
Aranguren, The editor of the Chris
tian Advocate should be sure of his
ground before writing words which
unjustly reflect upon the character of
Cuba's struggle for liberty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

The rank and file of the National
Guard are all right. The fellows who
are stirring up all this rumpus over
conditions Of enlistment are officers
whose vanity has got the better Of their
discretion
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03
BRASS BEDSTEADS.

In buying a brass Bedstead, be sure that
you get the best. Our brass Bedsteads are
all made with seamless brass tubing and
frame work is all of steel.
They cost no more than many bedsteads
made of the open seamless tubing. Every
bedstead is highly finished and lacquered
under peculiar method, nothing ever hav-
ing been produced to equal it, Our new
Spring Patterns are now on exhibition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

The more the country sees OF the
spirit among certain militia organiza-
tions which leads whole companies and
regiments to threaten the federal gov
ernment with desertion unless pet Off
GERS are placed to their liking the
more 1t realizes that what it needs for
emergencies like the present is a large
~ Increased regular army trained, not
10 hasgle, qui5ble or sulk but to obey
orders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

The capture Of that sevcnty-thous-
and-dollar bunch Of silver on the Boil
var the other day has caused the spirit
OF war TO sizzle anew in the breast OF
Billy Bryan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

II this war shall be the meals Of
amcliorating the gum-chewing habit In
America it viii not have been waged
In vain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

The soul OF the originator of Arbor
Day has passed away, but his work
goes marching on to the infinite benefit
o! the human race.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

Trying 10 organize a war according
to civilian fastidiousness is attended
with numerous Disadvantages.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

any other country, with our plan of
campaign either in cuba or the Philip
pines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

II France and Austria want TO try
their hand also the lists are open. 1t
is evident that these Spaniards are not
going to give Uncle Sam exercise even.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-03

The headlines TO the effect that "the
Maine had been avenged" which ap-
p"ared in some of our contemporaries
yesterday in telling the story Of the
victory at Manila, cause a feeling of
regret that vengeance for the Maine
horror should need to he taken upon
brave men who are the flower Of the
Spanish navy, while the sneaking cow
ards ot the Wcyler class, who COM
mitted the fiondsh deed at Havana
harbOr, are doubtless safe from harm.