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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-28

in type to those used by the United
States in her war with Spain, ano
which proved that they were good
either as transports or fighting yes
sells.
Both nations are aoundantly sup
piled with naval stations distributed
throughout the world, and the coasts
of each are we'll fortified and pro-
tected. Should war be declared 1t
would take Russia nearly six weeks to
mobilize her forces, while those or
England could be got together in less
than two weeks time. This would
give her a great advantage over her
antagonist, as she could have troops
on their way to the points to De at
tackled before their enemy would De
ready with their defense, so far as
troops are concerned.
It is. however, unlikely that any at
tack would be made on the defenses OF
the home country at the beginning OF
hostilities. AS the question 10 be set
tied is supremacy in the east, II Is
more than likely that lighting would
be begun in the Aisatic seas, ana the
powerful fleets of the ccntendlng ma
lions would be brought together In all
probability off the China coast or IN
the harbor in that section OF the world
which are controlled by either Eng
land or Russia. The former. as mat
tiers stand at present would nave a
decided advantage there, as she holds
an abnormal preponderence OF power
as far as naval strength is concerned
and it would be with great dif1cuity
that Russia could strengthen her nee'
there after war was declared, as the
vessels would have to pass near the
English coast in order to get to the
Asiatic station. Her vessels are MOI
allowed in the Mediterranean, and the
| entrance to that sea and also TO the
Aegen sea at the mouth of the Oar
danelles would be blockaded by pow
! erful English squadrons. 1t is for thi:
reason that Russia has been anxious
| for years to get foothold in the Med
iterranean, as she would then be bet
ter able to keep her fleet on the Ash
attic station in good shape, and it il
| for the purpose of denying to Russia
! the use of the Suez canal that th'
English have kept her cut of the Med
iterranean, much to the annoyance 0
the Cars government. The onl.
| method by which Russia can at pres
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An International TangIe, With the Possibility OF
War Over a Small Railroad Con-
cession In China.

This was direct blow at the policy
of Russia, which was to permit no
concessions to be granted by the
Chinese government without the ap-
proval of the Gar. Russia is especi-
ally determined that no concessions
shall be granted to the English as
long as she can prevent 1t, and also
that the one already given must be re-
voked, while England has declared
that she will not stand any foreign in
reference and that the concession
must stand, no matter what RUSSIA
says. This is the situation at pres
ent, and it is gradually growing more
strained. One or the other must give
way if war is to be avoided. Both are
powerful and naughty and do not care
to show any weakness to the other
powers, which are looking on ex-
pectantly. Neither wants to give way
to the other They are enemies, and
both have made every effort TO ma!a-
tain supremacy. If neither will yield,
the matter will have to be settled by
force of arms, and both countries
have always been ready to settle mat
tiers in that way. War between the
two nations is therefore far from I'M
likely. Russia is one of the greatest
powers of the continental nations an |
is the head and mouthpiece Of the
dual alliance. England stands alone
and will make her own terms. Should
war result the trouble is likely to ex-
tend beyond the two countries, and
before it is concluded other European
nations would in all reliability be
brought into it. AS it is, the condition
is anything but encouraging, and as
the cloud becomes more dense the
feeling Of safety among the nations
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-28

decreases.
Both Russia and England can put
large forces in the field. These are not
only powerful as to numbers, but are
well disciplined and well equipped
with the most modern weapons,
capable of great destruction. Their
armies are considered 10 be among
the finest in Europe, and should they
be brought together for the purpose of
deciding the question of supremacy
the peace of all Europe will be in the
balance. Just what are the resources
of these nations, so far as their lind
forces are concerned, is not known,
but it is said that the armies are
about equal, and il needs be several
million men could be put in the field
by each power. 1t is conceded that
the English are superior race to the
Russians and that the men. WHO DOM
pose her standing army haze the lad
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-28

several European powers since China
was opened to them and has been the
means of causing strained relations on
many occasions.
The latest issue of the far east
which has caused the peace Of Europe
to be disturbed is between England
and Russia and is over a concession
for a railroad in China given to
British subject. Just what the out
come Of the trouble will be cannot be
conjectured, but from the way matters
stand at present they look serious,
and war between these powerful ma
lions seems eventually unavoidable.
as both are proud and neither is will
ing to give way to the other 1t is
also to be remembered that both are
constantly ION the grab and will
take advantage of every point to ac-
Quire desirable places from a power
which is not in a position to resist.
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cession to British subject, It is said,
is really the least of Russia's griev-
ances against England, and while she
has in many ways tried to prevent the
lion from gaining points of vantage
and has made covert attempts to drag
her into quarrel, she has not yet
been able to do so. England stood
the anaoyances so long as 1t was pos
sible, and when Russia took the stand
of opposing the granting of any con-
lessons to British subjects the govern
ment could tolerate it no longer, and
Lord Salisbury, in the House of Lords,
and Mr.. Balfour. in the House Of
Commons, stated that they would per-
nit no foreign interference. with the
policy mapped out for Improvements
IN China or with concessions Justly
granted to British subjects, ana fnder
no consideration would they illow
them to be revoked.
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show her hand. This she did by oc-
cupying several desirable ports. Eng
land already held some strong points
in China aaS. naturally did not take
kindly to the Cars stepping in and
monopolizing everything. Then, IN
der the. protection of Russia, Ger
many got in her fine work, and be-
fore the world was aware of the fact
she, too, had occupied" some of the
more important seaports Up to this
time England had acceded to every
demand made by the powers, but
when she wanted her subjects to en-
JOY some of the benefits of opening
W, new country, the Russian bear
groxled, and was not willing TO have
any concessions granted to any but
those whom she might select. This,
of course, caused ths relations be-
tween tAe two countries to become
strained.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-28

Whatever else may be said of Eng
land, it has been her policy to open
the doors of China to all nations; but,
as she is looked upon as the lion, she
naturally wanted the lions share,
sion of outsiders. Russia, to the con-
trary, wanted everything and meant
to have it even if it had to be gained
at the mouth of the cannon or the
point of the bayonet. In China mat
tiers were comparatively easy for her,
and she set about increasing her
strength in the east by keeping her
enemies out. This she has been I'M
able to accomplish as England has
more than a foothold and is just as
determined not only to keep what she
has, but to add more.
When the concession for the trouble
some railroad was granted to an Eng
fish subject, Russia objected and
wanted it revoked. She saw in the
new enterprise a rival for her Siberian
road which was to enter China. The
profits of this with a formidable rival
would be materially decreased, and
the improvements that would be
Lndue ny the EliSllSu WOuiu III d SlcaI
measure lessen her hold on the Chi
nese government and ultimately
weaken her position. Then, too,
Russia has not forgotten the stand
taken by England when she wanted
a footing in the Mediterranean sea,
which lost Russia the chance she had
longed for so many years. In fact,
Russia and England have not been
on the best terms for Ions time, and
she has only waited for an oppor-
tunity to ''get even"
The objection to granting the con-
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fuel without the slightest referenc
the wishes of the Celestials.
II Is to be assumed that while the
is an alliance between Russia AMI
France the latter would, ostenssbly
at least. act as neutral power, and
the ccntending governments would
fight their own battles without the aid
of any friendly power. although all OF
the nations of Europe would be pre-
pared to act If they conceived that
their eastern interests were In any
way interfered with.
How long war between these two
countries would continue it is difficult
TO conjecture. Both have unlimited
resources, and when they take the
field they do so with the determines
ton to settle the points at issue for
all time. x
There is no doubt that an Anglo
Russian war would be long and
bloody struggle, especially on land, as
these nations are about equal In
strength England's supremacy on
the sea would give her great advan-
tage and it is believed by experts
that in the end she would be victort-
Gus. There is one thing eertain--the
eastern question would be settled for
long period, and the peopl of Eau
rope, if not of the whole world, would
be brought to that state where the
nations could use their energies In
other pursuits than keeping up large
armed forces on land and sea.
With England in power in the >eest
others will have an opportunity to-
reap some of the profits that come
with the opening UP or new country.
, Should Russia, however, succeed in
maintaining her position there will
| be little chance for any other power
| to enter the country.
ROBERT WASDIN WILCOX.
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ENGLAND and Russia Are Both Deter.
mined--Land and Sea Strength
Of the Two Nations.
BRITAIN SHOULD BE VICTORIOUS

1t was partly the inroads Russia has
made into China to the exclusion of
the other powers that have caused UNI
friendly relations between that gov
eminent and England, although the
latter has been anxious to get salts
faction for fancied wrongs done by the
former in times gone by.
After the war between China and
Japan had been concluded and a treaty
of peace satisfactory to- RUSSIA was
signed, China was in no condition to
hold off the nations which were desir
Gus of gaining points of vantage in
the eastern waters. Russia was anx
ious to complete the Siberian rail-
road, and to have it run into China
She also wanted stations for her
Asiatic fleet, and when the final settle
ment was made between China and
Japan the time was ripe for Russia to
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-28
THE SWEETS OF LIFE.

sTis sweet TO hear a maiden sfgh
Responsive 10 the words yoH speak,
r \ sweet TO make a maiden cry,
And dry the tear upon flsr cheek
It's sweet 10 hear a preacher say
The word that j0ir.s a maid TO thees
IT'S sweet to let her terive away
The cares that weigh oppreSslvely-
TITS sweet when clouds have formed
above
And trifes Of the earth annoy,
To hear b@bv lisp bis love
And say that he IL .papass boy"
Cleveland Leader.
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A soLILoQUY.

! aiYft a ios3n' no siurnber
Erbout who the next Governor will be. !.
Ner all o these squabbies they're raisin'
With furr5ners over the sea-
Fer no matter who Is elected.
Won't fetch any fortune my way
I'll still have 20 earn my teFD2cker
An still have ny taxes 70 pay
No. 7 hainst a tearfT my whiskers,
Like some you've been readtn erbouk
To git into war on the ocean
It's too blamed deep 70 wade out
Atlanta Journal
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downright, 1851


The eastern question" has again
made its appearance in diplomatic cir
cles with a dark and gloomy aspect for
two of the most powerful nations OF
Europe. The dread war cloud is form
ing, and the war lords are buckling on
their swords. All this, too, over what
seems to be a trifling matter. The
question has as yet not taken an immi
nently dangerous turn, but the ma
tions most interested are preparing to
maintain the positions taken by them
and to hold them by means of armed
force if necessary, while the others
look on with much anxiety. The east
ern question has been the one absorb
ing topic Of argument between the
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-28
Nor HEADED THAT WAY.

'I would go with you to the end Of the
world" he asserted. passiortftely.
Not with me, you wouldn't, che re-
piled coldly.
why not7" he 6.manded.
For two reasons she answered. Ono
il that I'm not going and the other u
that there isn't any
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1898-08-28
TO THOSE ABOUT TO MARRY,

Well may the orreEs make you r.
For ':falter' rhymes w1tn
Preca riogs Il the married life.
For wife rhymes with
BE very wary whom you cato
For match rhymes vita
Lock mot for quiet In the
Fer spouse rhymes
Reflect. when conJgEaIiY
That cupid rfy
An(d don't blame me
hat woo rhyuf
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This list does not .includeNau xiliaries
or some Of the older vessels 4hat, while
obsolete, could be used for Arbor and
coast defense purposes, Of vhica, and
especially the latter, bots countries
have many CT auxii1 vessels
Russia has few, while has
mere tnan lt9- all Of mod
ern ships, each capa pting
number or small q re In
me majority fast milar
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The naval list of Russia and Eng
land is as follows:
The Irish standard., 1898-05-07
PROBATE NOTICE

PROBATE NOTICE.
State or Minnesota, County of HpnncpIn
Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Sarah ].
Anderson deceased.
Letters of administration c. r. A. on the
estate of Sarah j. Anderson deceased, late
OF the county of IIcnncpin and state OF
Minnesota, being granted to Samuel Andcr-
son.
1t Is Ordered, That six months he, and the
same is hereby allowed from and after the
date of this order, in which all persons
having claims or demands against the said
deceased are required to file the same in
animation and allowance, or be forever
barred.
1t is Further Ordered, That tho first
Monday IN November. 1885, at 10 O'Clock IL,
M, at Il general term of said probate court
to be held ut the court house in the city of
Minneapolis, in said county, be and the
same is hereby appointed as the time and
place when and where the said probate
court will examine and adjust said claims
and demands.
And 1t is Further Ordered That notice of
such hearing be given to all creditors and
persons interested in said estate by forth
with publishing this order once in each
week for three successive weeks in The
Irish Standard. II newspaper printed and
published in said county.
Dated at Minneapolis this 26th day Of
April. 1898.
BY the Cohrt,
i. c. HARVEY,
Judge OF Probate
The Irish standard., 1898-05-07
SUM MONS.

State Of Minnesota, County Of IIennepip.
District Court. Fourth Judicial District.
Alice Z. l!anford. plaintiff, VI. Harry b.
Han ford, defendant.
The State OF Minnesota to the aLovo named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned and reuul red 20
answer the complaint OF the plaintiff In the
above entitled action. which com plaintis now
on file in tho Office of tho Clerk OF this
to the said complaint on the subscriber ut his
office In the City OF Minneapolis in said
County and state. within thirty (sO) days after
sive Of the day Of such service. and If you fui |
to answer the said complaint With the time
apply to the Court for the relief therein
demanded, together with the costs and
Disbursements OF this action.
Dated March 24th 1893.
CHAS. M. POND, Plaintiffs Attorney,
700 New York Life Bldg. Minneapolis, MINI.
The Irish standard., 1898-05-07
pROIiArE NOTICE

State of Minnesota, County of Honnopin.-
Probate Court.
In the matter OF the estate of Lambert
VIII, deceased.
Letters testnmentnry on tho estate OF
Lambert viii. deceased, late of the county
OF Hennepin and State OF Minnesota. being
granite to Louisa VIII.
1t Is ordered. Thut six months be and tho
same is hereby allowed from and alter tho
date OF this ordcr. In which I'LL persons hnv-
Ing claims or demands ngainst the said do
ceased are required to hlo tho same in tho
Probate Court OF sud county, for oxnminn-
ton and allowance, or bo forever bnrred.
1t is further ordered, That tho first Monday
In November 1850, ut 10 O'Clock II. H., at IL gen
ernl term Of said Probate Court. 70 DO held ut
the Court House In tho Oitv OF Minneapolis.
in said County, bcund tho same IS hereby
where the said Probate Court will cxnminc
and nd just said claims and demands.
Aud II Is further ordered, That notice OF
such hearing DO givon TO all creditors and
persons Interested in sud estate by forth
with publishing this order once In o,Lc!I week
for three successi ve weeks In The Irish Stun
dnrd. newspaper printed and published In
sud County
Dated at Minneapolis. this 18th duy Of
April. 1903.
BY tho Court: +. g. HARVEY,
Judge OF Probate.
The Irish standard., 1898-05-07
PROBATE NOTICE,

State OF Minnesota County OF lfcnnepin.-
Probate Court.
In the matter OF tho estate OF Frank
Ghostley, deceased.
Letters of administration on tho es-
tate Of Frank Ghostlcy. deceased. late of the
ounty Of lienncpin and State OF Minnesota,
being granted to Catherine S. T.. Gbostley.
ills ordered, that six months DO and the
Snme Is hereby allowed from and after the
date OF this order In which ull persons having
claims or demands against tho said deceased
are reuuir, Il to file the same in tho Probate
Court of smid county, for examination and al
lOwMnco or be forever barred.
It's further ordered, that the first Monday
in November. 1858. at 10 O'Clock IL. m, at gem
ernl term of said Probate Court. to be held ut
tho Court House in the City Of Minneapolis.
in said county, be and the same is hereby ap-
pointed rs the time and place when and where
the said Probate Court Will examine and I'D.
just said claims and demands.
And 1t is further ordered, that notice Of
such hearing be given TO all creditors and
persons Interested In said estute by forth
with publishing this order once In ench week
for three successive weeks In The Irish Stan.
dard, IL newspaper printed and published In
said county.
Dated ut Minneapolis, this 10Th day Of
April 1888.
By the Court.
Il. G. HARVEY,
Judge OF Probate.
The Irish standard., 1898-05-07
PROBATE NOTICE.

State of Minnesota. County Of Hcnncpin.-
Probate Court
Valentine. deceased.
On reading and Hing the petition OF Horace
N Clark representing that Mabel Ellis Valcn
tine has lately died interstate. u resident
and inhabltant of the county OF IIennopin
and state of Minnesota leaving goods, chuttel Is
and estate within this county, and praying
that ADM nistrntion of hor estate bo to
said petitioner granted:
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard
at IL special term OF this Court. TO be held ut
the Court House in the City of Minneapolis,
In said County, on Monday. tho 10Th day OF
May. 1853. ut 10 o'clock In tho forenoon;
ana that notice OF sue, hearing be vi ven to III |
persons Interested. by publishing this order
at least once in each week for three successive
weeks prior to said dly of hearing In The IRISH
Standard. u newspaper printed and publish cd
In said County.
Dated ut Minneapolis this goth day Of
April is0S.
l,y tho Court F.C HARVEY,
Judge OF Probate
GEO. w. WALSH. Attorney for Petitioner, SOL
Manhattan Bldg st. Paul.
The Irish standard., 1898-05-07
SUM MONS,

~ MMoISo.
State of Minnesota. County of Hrnntpi
District Court, Fourth Judirlal ni:i.rirl.
Henry l.. Sanford ana Walter A. Sand
ford. plaintiffs, against Robert H. Mrr-
Ram. defendant.
The State of Minnesota to III. above
named defendants:
You are hereby summoned ana lcur'Itd
to answer the complaint o: the plaintiff In
tho above entitled action, which complaint
has been filed in the uic" %" the CLERK of
said District Court, At The tity OF Mime
apolia. County OF llcnmcnln ana Stat. Of
Minnesota. and to serve II copy of your an
swcr to the said com:l lnt on tn sub
scribers ut their Office In the City of Min
ncapolis. in the snid County y. Hem tpIn
within twenty t2D days after service Of
this summons upon you, exclusive of the
day OF such service; and II you fail to
swcr the said complaint within the time
aforesaid. The plaintiff In this action will
take Judgment against you for the sum OF
two hundred tWcnty-ninG and S-lW dollars
29.GS) with interest ut the rate of seven
"a per cent per annum since the 18th day Of
October, 1897. together with plaintiffs costs
and disbursements herein.
Dated Dec. 6. A. d., 1887.
VAN I'OSSIIN IL FROST
PLAINTIFF, Attorneys. $50 Guaranty Loan
building. Minneapolis. MINI.