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The age-herald., 1898-03-30
Suspense Worse Than War.

One of the most promising business sea- sons in the history of the country has been seriously hurt by the shily-shally policy of the administration in Cuban affairs. It does not seem to know its mind from day to day. It is great in war preparations, but weak and uncertain in meeting the duty that rests so plainly upon the country so plainly that other nations see it and recognize it, even if the president and his advisers do not. eE
 The Maine inquiry can no longer be util- ized in delaying action. That inquiry was directed more towards relieving Capt. Sigs- bee and his brother officers from responsi- bility for the loss of the ship than to any other feature of the case But the findings of the court are now in hand, and it is plain the war preparations have not been based upon them. Intervention of some sort must have been anticipated by the inistration-intervention strong enough and forcible enough to put an end to the barbarities inflicted upon the Cubans by a people more cruel than the Turks. The sentiment of the country plainly points to an intervention that will drive the 'Span- iards out of America, thus bringing to Cuba permanent peace and resultant prosperity.
 But whatever form intervention may take, the country demands that it be no longer delayed to the detriment of busi- ness and the great loss of busy people. The suspense is more damaging than a war with decrepit Spain would be. Loans are falling off, business enterprises are stayed. the wheels of trade and industry and commerce are blocked. And all this because of the irresoluteness that seems to be an essential part of the presidential mind. Where is the resoute Hanna? There is no wavering, no want of courage, no lack of purpose, under his thick skin. He knows what he wants, and he goes straight towards it, regardless of rights or any thing else. The president should summon Hanna the man with backbone. He needs him in order to ascertain his own mind in the Cuban case The question of intervention should be decided The mind of the country is made up. The mind of the administration apparently is not And business pays the penalty of administra- tive irresoluteness.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 Some men have queer notions about wo- men; all women have queer notions about men.
 The average woman can cover more space carrying an umbrella than a man could with a thirty-foot ladder.
 A woman would be about as successful in politics as a man would be In putting away his winter clothes in tar paper.
 The clever woman isn't theAone who all ways sees the point of joke, but the one who knows enough to laugh as If she did.
 When girl is trying to get man to pro- pose to her she probably feels good deal like the first time she tried to eat a lobster.
 A girl never fully enjoys a play she has heard is so pathetic unless she has spent the morning reading the sadde5t book she could get out of the library.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
"THE PUPS OF WAR"

From the Washington Times.
 While Senator Thurston was making his Cuban speech news came that the Spanish fotiila had sailed from the Canary islands A senator mentioned the matter to Mir. Hanna and said. Now. the dogs of war will be unlooSed" MT. Hanna pointed to MT. Thurston, who was speaking at the time, and remarked: No, you mean the pups of wart''
 Now the American people are very tired of Marcus Alonzo Hanna. They have tol- erated him for years. They will not stand him much longer He has never said or done a thing which was not un-American and traitorous.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
WISE MOVE IN
 IMPROVING NAVY
By JAY F. DURHAM.

Washington, March 2.-If war had fol- lowed the immediate blowing up of the Maine this country could and no doubt would have been whipped in less than no time.
 The navy was in a most deplorable shape. There were not at that time fifty rounds of powder for the guns of either the war ships or those on the coast defences. Far ther than that. there was practically no surplus powder in the United States. All the powder that has been made within the past fifteen years has gone to supply the trade while the government has, in fact, purchased a very small quantity and very little of that for the large guns, but most ly for the army posts for musketry prac- tice and not for use even in case of an emergency.
 For years the ships have been cruising the world with not more than powder enough in their magazines with which to use in firing salutes and otherwise in need in cases of naval courtesy.
 The day after the passage of the fifty million dollar emergency bill a contract was let to the Dupont Powder Mill com- pany at Wilmington, Della, and Pasodena, Cal, for the delivery of twenty-five thous- and pounds per day. The contract has never been complied with, though the mills are running night and day. The capacity of the mills is not equal to the terms of the contract.
 Few of the large powder mills have of recent years been manufacturing but little if any gun powder, but mostly powder for blasting purposes Congress has been stingy in its appropriations for powder and the navy department has been equally negli- gent in the use of the contingent fund in keeping up the supply of ammunition.
 Since the blowing up of the battleship the number of guns have been largely in- creased and the one great question now is the immediate necessity for powder.
 Some of the smaller powder mills have began making gun powder to meet the de- mand from the government and 1t is be- lieved that within the next three weeks both the navy and war departments will be in good condition so far as powder is concerned.
 Mckinley has shown wisdom in playing for time before meeting the crisis He knew too well the true condition Of the fighting branches of the government to have attempted any movements that would have precipitated a conflict at the outset of the controversy. good lesson has been taught the country that the employ ment of the old adage that 'in time Of peace prepare for war will be a good thing to follow.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
PROFESSIONAL

This poem, which has been printed In these columns before, was written by Rud- yard Kipling about the close of the queens jubilee It is generally considered by crit ics to be the finest poem produced within recent years.
 God of our fathers, known of old
 Lord of our far-fllqig battle line Beneath whose awful hand we bod
 Dominion over palm and pine Lord God of Hosts. be with us yet, Lest we forget-lest we forget. The tuunult and the shouting dies
 The captains and the kings depart Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice,
 An humble and a contrite heart Lord God of Hosts be with us yet. Lest we forget-lest we forget Far-called our navies melt away
 On dune and head,and sinks the tire Lo. all our pomp of yesterday
 Us one with Nncvell and Tyre. Judge of the nations spare us yet, Lest we forget-lest we forget. If, drunk with sight of power, we loose
 Wild tongues that have not Thee in awe, Such boastings as the Gentiles use
 Or lesser Breeds without the law. Lord God of Hosts. be with us yet, Lest we forget-lest we forget. For heathen hearts that puts her trust
 In reelxing tube of iron shard And guarding calls not Thee to guard.
 For frantic boast and foolish word,
 Thy mercy on Thy people. Lord. Ai-4 I AlaA-
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
SECTION FIVE

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
 No suffrage clause ever framed was so universally denounced as that prepared by the convention, or was so completely desti- tute of friends save a few politicians. There Is not member Of the United States senate who does not think 1t unconstitutional not a paper in the country that does not de- nounce it as a fraud, and few papers in Louisiana that give 1t even the most luke warm support. The convention has placed itself in antagonism to the public send- ment of the country and the state. and we are afraid it is going to lead Louisiana into serious dangers by its fatal suffrage mis- take.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
THE BLIss-GAGE PARTY

From the New York Press.
 If the Bliss-Gage party which is oppos- ing the determination of the American people, does not wish to launch conflict between the president and congrss let 1t withdraw itself from the situation; let 1t cease to erEbarrass the president who thus far has succeeded in performing his duty with extraordinary ability and success, but who, in strife with an impassoned con- gross, would be helpless to the degree Of personal humiliation and national shame. The one menace to the proper settlement of the Spanish crisis in the proper way IS the small anti-interventionD party which is at work in Washington. Its dangerous ac- tivity should be stopped by the president, or it will be stopped by congress.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
Pulpit Diplomacy

From the Chicago Evening Post
 "Yes,' said the thoughtful clergyman, "the members of my congregation invaria- bly, wait for the closing hymn, now"
 "None of them ever tries to get out before or during the sermon?" asked the visiting deacon.
 Not one. They used to, but ever since I have had one of the deacons sit right by the door with the contribution plate from the opening of the service till the com mencement of the last hymn they have seemed quite willing to stay to the end"
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

government must accept the poard's yer dict as it's owfa f
 If man sent his child to spend the night at a friends house and found that his child had been robbed and murderd, both he and the police authorities would exam inc the owner of the house and demand an explanation. If the owner deliberately tried to shirk the responsibility. or prove that the child cut its own throat, after experts had declared otherwise, he would be apt to be charged with the murder himself. If Spain cannot or will not discover the mur- derers of Uncle Sam's sailors, she must bear the guilt herself.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
CUBA AND ANNEXATION

From the Chicago Record.
 Annexation of Cuba to the United States is suggested as one of the possible out comes of intervention by this country. It is to be hoped that this suggestion will re- ceive Mttle support. The United States has no need for Cuba as possession. Its n- terest lies solely in the restoration of peace and revival of normal industrial condi- tions
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
Encouragement From Papa
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer,
 Miss Willikins,'' he said, 'I met your father at luncheon today, and we had a. long and confidential talk"
 glad light came into her big, soulful eyes, and in low, happy tones she asked: Was papa in a pleasant mood?"
 Yes, he spoke very encouragingly to me-"
 For long time she was silent. It was evident that she expected him to go on.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

the marine insurance companies will not be ableto levy contributions upon the mnant of the seasons cotton crop. British bot tom is good enough for the south in these times.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

When strong man was needed in the fleet that was ready to shut up Havana harbor, Commodore Sampson was selected. There Is a good deal in a name, after all.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
FEELING

From the St. Paul Dispatch.
 If there should be any hand fighting, we shall have the rebel yell with us, and also divers and sundry college yells. Even Gen. Banco, who is expert with his mouth, can not meet such attacks.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

The Weylerites are badly defeated in the Spanish elections, and the ministry may feel more secure in conducting negotiations
 9 looking to peace.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
PREMIERs WITHOUT PORTFOLIOS

From the Boston Herald.
 It seems to be settled that Premier Sails bury will remain in the British cabinet without portfolio. He will be a sort of a Premier sherman, as 1t were
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

MT. Moody could not carry his New York revival far enough to turn loose Russell Sages pocket book
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
Money to Burn

From Harper's Bazaar.
 Kickham-Fifteen dollars for Easter bonnet! You must think have money to burn. my dear!'
 Mrs Kickham-"Well haven't you? An- other book of cigars came today"
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
The Reas n
From tn

From the Harvard Lampoon.
 Jack-I say, Jim why aren't you calling on Miss Jones any more?
 Jim-Don't ask me. Jack. the reason is a parent.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
Light on Antiquity

From the Chicago Record
 '"They have found out about Cleopatra's needle.' ~- What about it?"s
 'It wasn't needle at all; it was a hat pin."
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

Ibsen does not like Shakespeare. This fact bears much harder against Ibsen than it does against the immortal bard.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

The Maine board report may be sound and sensible and satisfactory, but it is not newSy.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

The government should look around early for a charger strong enough to bear Gen. Miles pomposity to the front
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

The helpless reconcentrados go right on starving while the president is waiting for the reply of her majesty, the queen.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

If the president proposes to establish Crete in American waters, he will have to do it single handed for he cannot count on the help of the American people in any such enternrise
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

Next Friday would be a good day for President Mckinley to fool those who have said he does not believe in free Cuba.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
REPARTEE IN sT.LoUIs

From the Somervil!e Journal.
 So. Louis girls are so prompt at repar- tee! A young man made a teasing remark to one of them the other day, and she hit him with fiatiron in the neck.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

Free Cuba Is the only thing that means permanent peace. Spanish rule and the Spanish flag are no longer needed in Amer lea.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

The O'Hggins still resists all 1irtatlons It scorns mere gold.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

Aggressive Americanism at Washington is the article that this country is calling It would be well to heed the demand.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

When the shelling of Havana begins the chief regret on the ships will be that Wey- Ter is not in there.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

Those who favor and discuss the annex aton of Cuba to this country live in Spain
The age-herald., 1898-03-30
Rather Indefinite
From Judge.

From Judge.
 Little Girl--Ma wants cents worth of dog-meat.
The age-herald., 1898-03-30

The early shirt waist has been laid on the shelf.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-13
SAGASTA WAS BADLY
DISAPPOINTED AT RESULT
He Had Hoped That the Admints-
tratfon Would He Defeated in
the American Elections

NEW YORK. Nov. IA CisnatcA "a ne
t. sune from Madrid saws: The result Of
ihe United States elections came as a sur
prise and disappointment 10 Sagasta. who
had confidently expected that the Ropuh,i-
cans wo5sii Al least have lost control OF the
house Of representatives. The Spanish cab
inc; "a convinced that tha elections t1pon
which It has been counting 20 obtain better
terms at Paris have resulted in nothing
that can aid Spanish Diplomacy The in
tended visit % Emperor William. in honor
C which Admiral Camara's squadron s.
under orders 70 proceed % C.Artagena. now
furnishes another straw - clutch at
The queen recent, whose health is v!sft,ly
impaired by the strain 90 tire las: eight
months. thinks ire wtsest course =, De- for
re caeiUe; % instruc. The Paris peace
commissioners frankly 30 console tae Am
ert>an demands FOR THE Philippines. and 20
Work heCoically ana peacefully 10 frame a
treaty
Tie marked sympathy for Spain ex-
pressed almost unanimously by the German
newspapers coupled with the purchases At
Beriiu AMI Frankfort ., Spanish exterior
an1 Cuban bonds, the German holdings q
watch have been agsdrupied during the
last iAr~e months. gives an exaggerated
significance 20 tae intended visit @. the
German emperor ana empress
f.or8 Salisbury reference to fns srx,ar5@sr,
repue-lc a. :scior 81 As:st.c AMI peas
DIV European diplomacy which might ra,
e3l60es % TIA interests ~ peace. Is wide
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-13
SPANISH COMMISSION
ASKS FOR MORE TIME.
They Are Consequently Given Until
Next Tuesday to Prepare Their
Formal Reply.

WASHINGTON, Nov. ia special cab
met meeting was held today to consider
a dispatch from Judge Day at Paris, in
which he Informed the president that the
Spanish commissioners asked additional
time TO prepare reply to the propositions
submitted by the United States. Although
the president and cabinet are exceedingly
anxious that negotiations should proceed as
rapidly as possible, the request for addi-
tional time will be granted and the Span
ish commissioners gwen until next Tues
day to prepare their reply.
The state department Is informed Off
cially that Judge Day is ill in Paris. A
long report was received from him this
morning, relative to the work Of the COM
mission, but It made no mention OF the
physical condition OF the sender: hence tho
department infers that he Is not seriously
Ill. and 1t is supposed he Is simply in need
of rest.
1t is believed that at the next meeting
Of the joint commission. the Spaniards will
yield one important step, namely, they
viii at least tacitly begin argument OF the
question Of receding from the refusal to
allow the question OF the sovereignty Of
Spain over the Philippines to be Ques-
toned.
The attitude Of the insurgents In the
Philippines has given the administration
considerable uneasiness. for it is feared II
the insurgents are allowed to continue hos
tile activity. there may be protests which
We shall be compelled to regard.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-13
CERVERA PRAISES AMERICANS.
In His Report of the Battle the Ad
miral Says Nice Things.

CHICAGO. Nov PA special 70 the
Times Herald from Washington says:
In his official report to the Spanish min
lister Of marine. describing the battle OF
Santiago Admiral Cervera gives high praise
10 the humane and courteous treatme ac-
corded him and his subordinates by the
American authorities He speaks OF the eff
forts made by the Iowa and Gloucester to
save life, of the so.icitude shown by the
Americans for the comfort of those whom
they had taken prisoners, and finally ee
the generosity OF the victors in providing
SO Hospitality for them in the United
States.
Admiral Cerveras report was forwarded
20 Spain through the navy department.
having been translated so that no !nfor-
nation of q character valuable TO the
enemy might reach Madrid. In the report
made Admiral Cervera also says: ''T'he re-
suit Of the battle was never in doubt, but
never thought that my vessels would be
SO quickly destroyed. The enemys fire pro-
duced terrible injuries on board the Maria
Teresa. destroying her auxiliary steam
pipes and fire mains. After the command
er OF the Teresa fell wounded I myself
took command of the ship. In view Of shs
utter imrossibllity or defending the ship
any longer she was directed with the
greatest rap!dity TO the shore. TO the west.
ward OF the CabTeara, where she was
stranded n the same moment that her
machinery stopped. The second and third
commanders agreed with me that /, was
impossible 10 longer proong the fight We
proposed TO haul down the flag hat IL was
Impossible account Of the great head
way made by ths flames Al this time the
fire had made such Roadway that IL be-
came necessary 10 abandon the ship. and
those who were able TO do SO threw them
selves INFO the water where they were saw
Ell by American boats.
Admiral cervera then gives an account
OF The destruction Of the other vessels and,
in conclusion. tells Of the humane and
courteous treatment accorded to the Span
iaras
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-13

~ commented upon here - strengthening
the prevailing Impression that Germany
wishes to intervene IN the Philippines. All
but the extreme Weyieritss dread the con-
sequences OF a resumption Of hostilities by
the Americans, which they are aware VIII
probably involve the loss Of the Canarses
and this. In spite Of the present German
lining TO the cloud, remains the irresistible
motive that must eventually determine the
cabinet TO reconsider the instructions that
Il is now believed 10 have been sent TO the
Spanish peace commissioners The rain
istry OF finance has In hand q project for
the conversion OF the Spanish exterior
bonds and the funded debts Of Cuba and
the Philippines. the idea being to main
tain the treasury guarantees Of the Phillip
pines bonds and Cuban bonds OF the and
5 per cent denominations, but to reduce
the interest to 31a and 8 per cent. respec-
lively. This partially accounts for the
frmness OF Cuban bonds in Paris and Ber-
In. where speculation in them 10 IN
usually strong.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-13
ADMIRAL SCHLEY HAS
FILED HIS REPORT,
Will Take = Brief Rest and Will
Then he Given Command Of
SQUADRON to Go to Europe

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12-Admiral Schley
today presented to the president and secre-
tary Of state and secretary of war, copies
OF the report Of the Porto Rico evacuation
commission.
In the main the report is nothing more
than transcript of the daily record OF the
proceedings OF the commission. noting each
proposal made to the Spanish commission
ers and their counter proposals. and wind
ing up with an account of the ceremanies
attending the end of Spanish sovereignty.
and the assumption of control by the Uni
ted States force.
The admiral is looking thin and worn as
a result of his labors sfioat end ashore
during the past summer. He is DESTROYS
OF taking a rest in the mountains for few
weeks before undertaking ac i've duty
Admiral Schley. having asked again for
sea service, has been promised the COM
mand OF the European squadron. which will
be re-esta blished in a short time, with some
OF the finest cruisers In the navy to exhibit
the American flag creditably to the Euro
pean nations.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-13

Disehar9es = Torpedo IN . Very
SafisfactOPy Manner.


Satisfactory Manner.
NEW YORK, Nov. l2-HosIands sub
marine boat was tested today In the lower
bay BY board Of inspection appointed by
Secretary OF the Navy Long. A White
head torpedo with practice head was put
IN cage and drawn through the expulsion
hois n the bow OF the submarine craft
ana then adjusted IN the aperture for a
mission OF 80 yards. to travel that dis
lance within Eve feet OF the surface Of the
water When OF Sixty-ssxth street, the
signal was given 20 fire by the boat OF
ina inspectors. and the missile was ex-
PEELED frem the bow OF the Light craft, and
IN five Jumps. each Of which was punctu-
ated with an expulsion OF air that sent
the water flying several feet high. the pro-
jectile Travelled the distance Of a quarter
OF mile and was iassooed by the govern
meat tug.
When the torpedo was fired the Holland
was no. submerged, her bow being fully
eighteen inches above the water line. but
II IL were necessary TO fire the destroyer
underneath the surface Of the water, Capt
Morris said it could be accomplished just
as easily az five, ten or fifteen feet under
the surface. The diving apparatus was
tested. with very satisfactory results. but
the verdict OF the beard OF inspectors as
Ia the results OF the experiments viii not
be made knewn until it has been passed
upon by the navy department at Wash
ilgtSn.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-13

HAVANA. New 1e-TTe orden public
force. cavalry and infantry regiments. wers
disoandei yesterday after a part 7aymsn.
81 arrears hal been made.