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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18
The Gussie.s Failure.

The failure OF the steamer Gussie 10
land in Cuba her cargo of 1900 rifles and
100000 rounds Of ammunition, intended for
the Cuban insurgents. makes TWO things
evident. The first is, that the spaniards
have an excellent system Of communities
lion along the shores of Cuba, and the
other is that a small force. unaccompanied
by warships, cannot be landed on the Gu
ban coast. The warships are necessary to
drive the Spaniards back from the shore
while the landing is being effected.
The Spaniards were well informed ap-
parently of the Gussies expedition, ana
were prepared to meet it. They knew
about where it was intended to make a
landing, AND therefore they had men on
hand to defeat the purpose of the expe~
dition. There is no reason why they
should not be well informed as to all Of
our plans, since they are published in the
newspapers. UnIess the government main
tains greater secrecy in respect to its
plans and the movements of the army and
navy, IL viii meet with many defeats in
cases in which secrecy is necessary to sue
cess.
Seven days before the Gussie sailed for
Cuba an arrangement had been made with
the insurgents of the provinces of Pinar
del Rio and Matanzas to be at the landing
place agreed upon to receive the arms aud
ammunition. There were two of these
landing places, namely, Cabanas and
Point Maya. The insurgents were AZ
neither place. They did not give any in
dication that they were trying to keep
their appointment. The Spaniards how
ever, were on hand. and they were not in
terfered with in any way by the insur-
gents. The only conclusion that appeara
to be reasonable under the circumstances
IS that the insurgents were too few in
number 20 risk IAN engagement with the
Spaniards, or else they did not wish to
take the risk of a battle with them.
The President and his advisers will soon
come TO the conclusion, If they have not
done so already, that the United States
will not get much assistance from the in
surgents in their efforts to drive the
Spaniards out of Cuba. The insurgents
and insur8ent leaders will become impor-
tant factors in the situation only after
Spanish rule ends In Cuba. Then they
will come to the front promptly and claim
rewards for expelling the Spaniards from
the Islands.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18
Great Dependence in the Nav.

The government is placing great depend
ence in the navy-is hoping, in fact. that
it viii be possible to drive the spaniards
out of Cuba, and bring the war to an end
without sending troops there The be-
lief is entertained that If Admiral Samp-
sons or Admiral Schley's feet should des-
troy the Spanish squadron, which is now
seeking an entrance into Havana or Glen
fuegos, the war would soon come to an
end. Spain could not carry on the war
with much show of resistance with the
navy she would have left if her squadron
on this side of the Atlantic should be des-
troyed. II she should stfl refuse to com
ply with our demand our navy would be
in a condition 20 cross the ocean and
attack the remainder of her warships
There are reasons for thinking that the
government doesn't want to invade Cuba
especially at this season of the year.
The danger from disease in Cuba during
the rainy season is very great. There are
other diseases besides yellow fever pre-
valent there, in the summer and very
dangerous diseases they are.
our regulars and volunteers feel no anx-
iety on account of the Cuban climate.
They are eager to engage in conflict
with the Spaniards as quickly as possible
Their willingness to face the dangers OF
the climate of Cuba is commendable, but
it is the duty of the government to see
to It that their health and lives are not
unnecessarily sacrificed. The govern
ment undoubtedly feels It's responsibility
in the matter, and that is why it is put
ting so much dependence in the navy.
Our volunteers are not ready for a cam
paign in Cuba. They are not ready for
a campaign anywhere. They haven't yet
received their uniforms aud the only arms
they have are the old Springfield rifles.
They have no training as soldiers, and
hence couldn't know how to take care
of their health in a campaign in Cuba.
1t would take from three TO five months
to put the volunteers in a condition for
effective campaigning.
Those who, when war was declared,
insisted upon an immediate movement upon
Cuba didn't know what they were talk
ing about They appeared to have the
idea that we could land an army of $4,000 or
10000 men in Cuba without opposition,
and within week or two, and compel the
Spaniards to surrender. They seemed to
think that the Spaniards would come out
of their fortified places and engage in
battle in the open fields and that we would
have no difficulty in defeating them.
AS matter of fact the Spaniards oc-
cupy the towns which are we'll fortified.
They will stay in the towns, and our army
will have to drive them out of their com
Portable quarters. In the meantime our
troops will be exposed to bad sanitary
conditions in the vicinity of the towns.
and If they have to endure those condi-
tons very long there will be great need
for hospitals.
We do not pretend to know what the
plans of the government are. but we feel
certain that unless there are excellent
reasons for thinking that campaign in
Cuba would not occupy more than week
or two the question of waiting until fall
before undertaking an invasion of Cuba
should be seriously considered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18
Personal.

Gov. Brady of Alaska is one Federal
officer who seems to be well pleased with
his job. Il can get more of the good
things of life In Alaska with small amount
of effort than in any other place 1 know"
The Phince of Monaco is an officer in
the Spanish navy When it became evil
dent that King Alfonso and Uncle Sam
were coming to blows the prince notified
the Queen Regent that "a pressure of
private business" would prevent his join
ing a ship for active duty. He now crops
up in London delivering a lecture before a
learned society on "Oceanography."
When 1t seemed that fire in a San
Francisco theater the other night would
cause panic in the audience, Nine. Mel
ba, the soprano, taking in the situation at
a glance, nerNed herself, and walked de-
iiberately across the stage, between the
fire and the fooughts, at the same time
saying to the audience: Don't novel ]
am nearer the flames than your This
had the desired effect and she was highly
praised afterward for her courage. She
fell in a faint at the wings, but was not
injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

The cruiser Columbia and other war
craft are said 70 be kept off the New Eng
land coast by Secretary Long, who comes
from that section, in order to quiet the
nerves of some Old women and old fogies
who see visions of Spanish ships by day
and dream of them by night, while there
is not a Spanish ship within a thousand
miles. A few days ago one Of the auxiliary
cruisers was indulging in target practice
off Cape Cod. The roar Of her guns was
heard on, shore. and Immediately there was
a great telegraphing to Washington to
Secretary Long TO send more war ships
to protect Massachusetts, from the enemy.
Meantime. the other day when the gov
ernments agents went to Boston and else
where in New England to look at vessels
which might be used in the mosquito
fleet or as auxiliary cruisers, the owners
Of the available craft put such high prices
on them that the examiners quit in dis
gust and returned to New York. Sena-
tor Gray is right when he protests against
keeping the fighting vessels hundreds of
miles out of the way, when they are need
ed to protect the southern section of the
coast, the only section which is even
slightly menaced.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18
BRIGHT BITS.

Declaring HimselfN-Proprietor-
there's lots of golf playin' here Some of
the folks. d rather play golf than eat.
Guest-Well, I'm not one of that kind. Just
remember that expect three square meals
a day.-Puck. ~ tra rsF
II am sorry to hear about those bread
riots in SPAIN" remarked Terwilliger. ut
seems to indicate suggested Peroloman,
that even the bread is rising against the
dynasty" Whereupon silence settled down
on the group. Chicago Tribune.
-"Of course said one Spanish Official
eve were unprepared for war" Yes" re-
Piled the other. but there is some salts
faction in rejecting that we are not as
unprepared now as we would have been
had they waited a few years more
Washington Star.
In response TO a vociferous encore at
a concert the other evening in Strathaven,
the chairman, clergyman, rose and said
that Mr.. c., would appear again later
on; Miss F. would sing now For All
Eternity The concert finished at the
usual hour, Observation-Disclosures Evening
Times.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18
Waiting for Orders

Why is 1t that Segor Polo, the former
Spanish minister of this country, did not
return at once to Spain when he received
his passport? 1t was the understanding
when he took his departure that he was
going to Madrid just as soon as he could
secure transportation. He did not go to
Madrid. He went to Canada and is now
in Montreal. He says he is waiting for
orders.
The belief is that he has number of
spies in this country and that he directs
their work and sends the information he
secures through them to the Spanish gov
eminent.
The Canadian officials would be glad If
he would leave the country, because they
don't want to have any misunderstanding
with the United States. They do not how
ever, know how to get rid of him. He
says he is not engaged in any intrigues
against the government of this country.
Therefore the Canadian authorities, hav-
ing no proof that he is. violating Great
Britain's declaration of neutrality, have
no reason for ordering him to leave the
COUNTY. lHey nave gwen MIN ntnt,
however, that his presence is becoming
embarrassing.
The Washington authorities do not re-
gard his presence in Montreal with favor,
and they may complain to the British
government that he is practically making
war on the United States from Canadian
soil. In that event Senior Polo would have
to take his departure from Canada at
once.
1t is not believed that he has yet rend-
cred Spain much assistance, because. he
and his spies have been closely watched
by the detectives Of our secret service,
but this is no good reason why We should
be bothered by him If there is an easy
way TO get rid of him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

The earth is full of anger,
The seas are dark with wrath;
The nations in their harness
Go up against our path!
Ere yet we lose the legions-
Ere yet we draw the blade,
Jehovah of the Thunders,
Lord God of Battles, add
From panic, pride and terror.
Revenge that knows no rein
Light haste and lawless error,
Protect us yet again.
Cloak thou our undeserving,
Make firm the shuddering breath,
In silence and deserving
To taste thy lesser death!
Fen now their vanguard gathers,
Fen now we face the fray
AS thou didst help our fathers,
Help thou our host to-day!
Fulfilled of signs and wonders,
In life, in death made clear
Jehovah of the Thunders,
Lord God of Battles, hear!
-Rudyard Kipling.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

SPANS reserve fleet" including the
hrst-class battleship Pelayo and the ar
mored cruisers Emperador Carlos V, Al
fonso III and one or two others, will:
be ready for sea this week. il is said II
may be doubted, however. that this flee,
will ever cross the ocean during the cur
rent war, either to come TO American wa,
ters or 10 go after Admiral Dewey To
lake those ships away from Spain would
leave the Spanish coast virtually unpro-
tected by war craft. and Spain is no,
likely to do anything reckless.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18
Easy way to End the war.

"Do you s'pose 1 could see the Seek
rotary of War?' inquired Farmer Corn
tossel, according to the Washington Star
Il don't know" replied the man whom
he had waylaid in the corridor. ut would
probably depend on who you are and the
nature of your business
We'll. who 1 am doesn't make so much
difference. But the nature of my bust
ness is important. Eff 1 can't see him I'll
hunt up the President an talk it ever.
But I thought 1t 'ud be only polite to
see the Seckpetary of War first
If It's an appointment you want the
meplber Of the House of Representatives
from your district-''
I don't want no Office. I'm here to
make a suggestion-in the interests of the
human race. I want TO tslk about war"
You can get all the latest information
in the newspapers.
II don't desire TO get information 1
wish to give il. War has changed ire
mendous from what 1t used to be-
"Unquestionably."
IT'S mostly question Of which has the
most fighun' material"
YES"
And fightin' material costs money"
That's the great point"
"An' the idea is fur each side to git off
somewhere on lana or sea an ascertain
which kin hold out the longest"
That's it,
II s'pose there amt no way that war
kin be prevented from beln' more or less
barbarous, but I'd like to offer sugges-
ton. Was you ever down in Swamp Cor
ner?'
Never"
''well, that there's the most malarious-
est neighborhood in the geography. An
it occurred to me that it 'ud be a good
idee, in case of war, TO arrange it sos
to march the opposin' forces down into
Swamp Center an instid of shootin' an
stabbin' an ineouragin' the promise GUS
carryin of firearms, let 'em settle right
down an see which side kin afford to
buy the most quinine. It's jest as reason
able TO make the supply of quinine the
test as it is to make the supply of gun
powder the decidin' argument II brings
it down to the holdin out qualities of the
two parties, an while 1t may not show
so,much in the way O fireworks, it gives
the soldiers more of a chance TO git away
alive after one side or the other has give
out of ammunition
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Meeting-Palestine Commandery NO.
Z. x. T.
Special Notices-Notice to Shippers of
Freight to Tybee; Notice to City Court
Jurors; Beef Cattle, Calves and Lambs
For Sale.
Business Notices-La Carolita Clear Ha-
vana Cigars Malt Murine, Henry Solo
mon & Son, Wholesale Distributors.
Picnic-Bqsket Picnic Independent Pres
byterian Church Tuesday.
Little Boys Hats-At Levy's.
Buy a Gas Range-Mutual Gas Light
Company.
White Wash Weaves-Leopold Adler.
Now For New Observation-Disclosures
Clothing Company.
Summer Resorts-Blowlng Rock; Queen
Park Hotel, N c.. Blue Mountain House
on the Main Line of the Western Maryland
Railroad.
Warsaw and Wilmington Excursions
Steamer Eulalia.
AIedical-Hood's Pills; S. S. s.; Lydia
Pinkham's Vegetable Pills; Ponds Ex-
tract; Castorla,
Cheap Column Advertisements-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent;
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

From the Baltimore Sun Dem.)

more greenbacks" is now the cry.
They want these dangerous promises to
pay issued with no provision Of a gold
reserve for their redemption. First, there
are to be $15O,OOOOO0 of them. Then when
more money is needed-and more money
is always needed after imitation begins
the printing press viii be set to work
again. II the greeback Is sound money,
without a gold redemption fund back of
it, why not issue billions of It? No objec-
ton can be made to 1t. II the principal be
conceded. But the Confederate states
tried that kind of money with disastrous
results and continental" money was no
better.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

President Dole of Hawaii should be Civ
en- credit for one thing, at least, and that
is his industry in beating upon the annex
alton tom-tom. He never lets US forget
that Hawaii is our great and good
friend and stands ready and
willing to permit our ships to stop in
her harbors and take coal. provided we
will reciprocate by guaranteeing perpet-
uity to the carpet-bag government which
Dole and his followers have set up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

lord Brassey, who is regarded as an
authority on naval matters, says that the
sudden, and successful descent of the
United States squadron upon the Philip
pine Islands came as a surprise to the
world, butNwhile the brilliant achieve
nent appeals TO the Imagination, it is bat
the natural result OF naval superiority. He
assumes that the United States will retain
the islands. Like Cecil Rhodes and Jo>
seph Chamberlain, he is in favor Of a
thoroughgoing offensive and defensive al
llance between the different branches of
the Misunderstanding world"
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Not the Usual state Camp Romance.
With the mobilization of the Guard at
Des Noines, says the Chicago Inter Ocean,
a number of novel incidents have come to
light, but here is a romance that borders
on the tragic: One of the members of the
Clinton company was engaged to be mar
ried to Clinton young lady some time be-
fore the Guard was ordered out, and invi-
tations had been issued to the wedding.
On the night the ceremony was to have
taken place a large number of guests as
sembled, and there were indications of
Joyous wedding The hour for the cere-
mony arrived, but the groom did not.
Search was made for him, but he was not
to be found. The guests were dismissed,
the bride being almost Frustrated with
grief. Months elapsed, but nothing was
heard of the groom, and many suspected
foul play
Last Sunday, when the excursionists
came to Des Moines, among them was
young lady who was to have been the
bridesmaid at the Clinton wedding. While
visiting with the members Of the Clinton
company she met the man who was to
have been one of the principals in the Gin
ton wedding. He told her that few hours
before the ceremony he had thought the
matter over, and decided that he really
did not love the girl and that the best way
out of the sorape was to run away. He
went to Omaha, where he was employed
up 10 the time the Guard was called out
He then came to Des Moines and rejoined
his company. The young man kept away
from the other Clinton excursionists dur
ing the day, and the girl promised not to
tell of her discovery.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

MIR. Richard Harding Davis is to be
congratulated upon the good sense dis
played by him in declining the appoint
ment as a captain of volunteers. The
position would no doubt have been graft
flying to the young gentleman, but he re-
allies that this war is no frolic There is
hard fighting to be done. and men VINO
know how to fight are needed to command
the troops. The amateurs and the self
seekers should be brushed aside. Mr.
Davis does not profess to be soldier,
Aence he declines to pose as one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

The Senate has passed resolution SUD
shutting May for March as the date
for the inauguration of the President, and
for the beginning of the congressional
term. 1t is proposed that the new order
shall so into effect in 1901. To change the
date, it will be necessary to amend the
constitution. The proposition. therefore,
win have TO be passed by each house of
Congress by a two-thirds vote and be rat
flied by three-quarters OF the states
through their legislatures Under the
amendment the term Of President McKin,
ley would be heightened by two months
and his successor, though elected in No
vember. would not takS his seat for six
months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

The Spanish prisoners in Mcpherson
Barracks, Atlanta, are said to be the re-
cipiepts of many flowers from sympa-
thetic American women. There has been
some criticism of the women in conse-
quence. But. really why should not lit
lie courtesies be shown the captives? They
nie not criminals. Undoubtedly some Of
them are gentlemen. 1t does not show
. lack of patriotism If some effort is made
to make less tedious the Imprisonment of
the captlves. Indeed, 1t would seem that
mere good than harm would be done. as
Il would convince the spaniards that we
arc a people not lacking in courtesy even
t9warls oar enemies. We are not making
war upon helpless Spanish prisoners, but
opon Spain.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

Some of the newspapers are printing
picture which is alleged to show the
smokestack of the gunboat Hudson after
she came out of the engagement at Car
denas the other day. If the picture is ac-
curate, then the Spaniards must be among
the most expert gunners in any military
service. The smokestack in the picture
shows rents and indentations indicating
that it was struck not less than ten times,
while two ventilators within few feet OF
the smokestack were shot to pieces and
corner of the pilot house, also close at
hand, was splintered by a shot. Thus 1t
would appear that the Spaniards had
landed not less than thirteen shots within
a specc less than twenty feet square. and
ten of the shots between two perpendicu-
lars less than six feet apart. We have
been told that tho Spaniards are poor
marksmen; either that statement or the
picture of the Hudson S smokestack is in
correct.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

1t is to be hoped that Senator Yancey
Carter will be gratihed in his ambition
to get into the army in some position
which will afford him an opportunity to
exploit his powers as a fighter. The
whole state would watch his career with
interest His action in the matter of the
judiciary investigation showed that he Is
intrepid enough to attack a stone wall
without ammunition. He would there
fore, be apt to make it interesting for the
spaniards who CHANGED to get in front of
him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18
The Latins On the sea.
From the New orleans Pioayune Dem)

The Latin nations have never taken
naturally to sea fighting. Their. record of
naval achievements is not bright one
France supports a fine-navy. but what sea
victories has France won to which it can
point with particular pride? Portugal,
Italy and Spain have furnished some dar-
ing navigators, but what great triumphs
in war have they gained with ships?
While the Latin race has been weak upon
the sea, the Anglo-Saxon race has been
especially strong there. The naval an
nails of Great Britain and the United
States are more glorious than those of
any other nation of ancient or modern
times
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-18

The Spaniards can be humorists even
under the most trying circumstances.
They are talking about making conces-
sions'' and granting reforms" In the
Philippine Islands, with a view TO salts
tying the natives, as If the natives had
so little sense as to turn loose the sub
stance to grab at the shadow. Instead
Of making concessions in the islands, the
Spaniards will be more than apt to have
to concede the islands.