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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-13
War With Spain.

What Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward
says about the jiogo newspapers
"Whas should be said of the news
paper men wbo might be guilty Of
causing such an immeasurable woe ?
God only could forgive them. This
country never weo!d Let us remen-
ber that civilized nations ere 40 longer
thugs and pirates It is ont of date to
settle natiooal differences by slaughter.
The inceodiary editor raves botly over
the loss of three hundred men But.he
coldly iostigates the murder Of three
hundred thousand or three times that.
He pours fiery rhetoric about the miaer-
les consequent on the explosion Of one
battle.ship. But be IS layiog the
torpedoes which may blow up two
navies. He places the mine. He
trails the wire; be puts bis finger on
the electric buttoa. He is the criminal.
He is thousaad fcld mere guilty than
any possible savage. or maniac. who
might. by any conceivable turn Of
events, be suspected to know more than
he chose to tell about the destruction
of the Maine -
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We Cannot Turn Back.

Spain mus: quit this oouutsy. That
is manifest destiny, and toe hour has
struck There is no stopping place
short Of the abso!ase independence of
Cuba There is no peace short of thas.
[: would have been as easy to end the
war of the revolution ct Bunker Hill
or the civil war at Bull Run as to turn
back now We have become the 10
strumeot, the evolutionary force. by
which Spanish rule 10 the new world
she once owned is brought to it's histor-
ic end. Fioality is the very essence of
the undertaking.. We should be very
great fools to make these martial prep
srations and go through all this worry,
suspense aud loss for some miserable
compromise that sould break down
next fall or next II or in ten years,
and leave IA 20 make our martisl prep
a'ation and 60 through the worry, The
suspense and the loss again. Time and
again We have tenpcrised AID post
poned. We we're within measurable
distance Of war with Spain in 1878,
aud again 10 1875 We had Co
ban war pauic'' 10 1896, aad McKiiu-
ley's solemn WORDS o: warning last De-
cember brought the ultimate necessity
of intervention aud possible hostile
action clearly into v.ew The "war
scare" Of 1898 will esd tie eeEies.-
New York Saa.
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Most Cordial Sympathy.

London. April 6 On the highest
authority, the Associated Press an
nounces that the British government
has assured the United States of it's
fullest and most cordial sympathy in
it's Cuban policy This assurance was
given with the most complete knowl
edge of the latest developments in
the negotiations between the United
States and Spain, and on the under
standing that even these are tending
steadily toward armed Intervention
in Cuba
The British government is even
more friendly to the United States
than the newspapers here. having
more accurate knowledge of the real
nature and purport of the dealings
between the United Stases and Spain.
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New Series-Vol. XVII. No. 81

Altogether the days proceedings
had the effect of leaving the senate
in an unsettled condition, bat it also
relieved the tension to perceptible
degree
IL 40 p m 1t is said that satis-
factory settlement has been arrived
at between the United States and
Spain
Later-The most careful investiga.
tion in official circles tonight fails to
develop anything in support of the
theory that the delay of the Presi-
dents message was doe to the situa-
tion at Madrid When the announce
ment was first made to-day that the
message had been withheld, the in
ference was drawn in some congress.
sional circles that the delay was par
tally Influenced by the attitude of
the queen regent, vino was reported
willing to yield everything demand.
ed by the United States, provided it
could be done without p.ecipitating
popular disturbance 10 Spain, Press
dispatches Of pending cabinet
crisis in Madrid tended to confirm
this Those closest to the President
refused to discuss the Madrid situa-
tion further than to say that there
was not information from that quar-
ter. and that no fresh negotiations
had been opened 1t was reiterated
that the crux of the situation was in
Habana. This was confirmed by
members of the foreign relations COM
mittee, to whom this explanation had
been made in such form that they
professed themselves satisfied With it.
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The Presidents Alleged Pol
Icy.
Efforts by European Powers to
Mediate.

Washington, April 5-That the
Presidents message will go to Congress
to morrow is the best information obtain
able in Washington this evening,
though the Kaleidoscope of international
events appear TO be moving 50 rapidly
at Madrid as to make possible
some possibly new and pos
sibIy remarkatle change 10 the aepec,
Of affairs that will prevent this state
nens holding good The message is
ready, makes about 1000 words aud
been approved By the cabinent. |,
recommends armed intervention (but SO
far as kuoHn without stating that this
should be inrnediase) by the United
States to prevent host,lities aud succor
the starving people 1t makes 40 ar
gument against recognition Of ipdepen-
dence at his time and leaves it olear
that 10 the opinion of the administration
it is the duty of this government to
supervise the laws Of the islaud until,
10 the light Of fuller and later koowl-
edge, stable government oan be estab.
lisbed The attitude Of Congress on
this policy caunos be foretold.
Toe day hs,l been prolific Of reports
of mediation Of, the part Of the Enro-
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Spanish Standpoint.
Minister Bernabe Discusses
the Situation.

Washington. April s.--The Span
ish minister, Senor Polo , Bernabe,
was seen at the Spanish legation to-
day and consented to talk on the
present condition of affairs He
spoke freely and at times with in:
tense earnestness. The interview is
authoritative throughout.
81 am still hopeful of peace. said
she That may seem optimistic at a
moment when such passions are
aroused, such naval and military ope.
rations are going on. and when the
current Of pnblic sentiment seems to
be that war is inevitable. I caunot
say that base my view that peace
viii prevail upon any direct or official
sinformation. On the contrary. it is
my individual judgment, based sole
Iy upon the conviction that in these
enlightened days two self.respecting
nations, made up Of men and women
of high aspirations and noble in=
stincts, cannot and will not resort to
that last and brutal expedieDt, war.
To be sure, I cannot close my eyes
10 certsin obvious circumstances ex
listing both here and in Spain.
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Washington April President
Mckinley is determined that no
change will be made IN his message
to Congress and he will abide By
the result of the record as presented
to Congress. He had many callers
this morning
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Queen Regent Working For
Peace.
Believed in Madrid That
Demand of This Country
Will be Granted at
Once.
Announcem ant Of Armistlce no
mentar1ly Expected.


France. April 6 The developments
in the situation to-day are due to the
important parIi the queen regent is TAX
ing in the crisis She is practically
taking matters out of the hands Of ber
nioissers and is dealing direct with The
United States minister. Gen. Stewart
L Woodford, through The German and
Austrian ambassadors and ,s working
earnestly for peace
It is known beyond doubt that Spain
is oow prepared to give afl America
has asked, although the form Of this
coocessioo must be gilded to suit
Spanish palates aud just take into con
sideration the political difficulties which
confroot Spain.
1915 p. m.-A ministerial crisis is
imminent. It is understood Senor Sill
vela, the leader of the dissident con.
servatives and the Conservatives, will,
if necessary. accept Office on q pro-
graune of an immediate armistice,
with full authority TO the autonomist
government to negotiate and conclude
an immediate and efectual peace 10
Cuba.
1920 p. MT is confidently assert
ed at this hour that proclamation of
the queen regent announcing an i'm
mediate armis,ice in Cuba. will be issued
tomorrow Ii is added that some Of
the cabinet ministers may resign. but if
necessary the ministry will be changed.
The Austrian ambassador, Count
Dubsky. had 40 Interview with the
United States Minister, Gen. Stewart
l.. Woodford to-day. They seemed
much pleased at the situation
$50 p. U The family Of United
States Miniaser Woodford will start this
evening for Birritz. France.
The staff Of The United States lega.
tion has left Madrid and will probably
remain 10 Paris for The present.
Nevertheless The latest information is
of more assuring character. A oabi-
net conucil is now 10 session and it is
believed the deliberations are of very
important nature, but the ministers
maintain absolute reserve.
NJ Pasenot.e. the French ambassa-
dor, visited United States Minister
Woodford tbis afternoon.
7:40 p m TIE official statement
that affairs have taken a pacific turn
has Dot yet become generally known
and public opiuion remains much ex-
cited
The bourse has declined heavily.
owiag to the belief that there is disseo-
sion in the cabinet. which, however.
the ministerial supporters absolutely
deoy.
The hope OF reaching peaceful SET
Element with the United States is grow.
iog stronger. It is reported that the
basis of an armistic in Cuba have
been arranged II tbis be true royal
decree will appear 10 The Gazette TO-
morrow or Friday announcing the con-
| clasion of an ;.rmistice.
The Vicza5a aud a,he Almirante
Oquendo will await orders at Puerto
Rico.
ep. m-Mrs Woodford, wife of the
United Statea minister, accompanied
by her niece aod Lieut. G. l. Dyer,
the Uoited States naval sttaohe, left by
the 8 o'clock train for Biarritz.
Considerable surprise is expressed at
their departure. sin view of the eettle-
uoent," bns Miss Woodford remains and
it is explained that the others will soon
return.
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THE INSURGENTS

..As to the insurgents, they have
Borne arms against Spain for three
years. entailing terrible loss Of life and
money; aud yet. believing these men
to be misguided, the government bas
sought to regain their confidence
Even today the Official Gazette at Ha-
vana publishes an appeal BY tie home
role government, urging all ihose in
crme. insurgents as we'll as spaoiards,
to cease bos.ilitiee. join hsods ADD uoise
10 celebrating the restoration Of peace.
Il tells then also that If sbis home rule
is not perfect. il may be improved In
sbort, the insurgents are invited to join
she Sps0isl, soldiers 10 isgipg down
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SUMTER. c.. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 1898.

their arms. saying that period Of
calm may be given duriog which just
aod wise ccnesels may prevail for the
permanent betsermeoi Of Cuba.
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TBE OTHER SIDE.

Consider for moment some of
the elements Of this present crisis, =
the minister went on, speaking With
much vigor. Can il be possible
that your people will consider only
one side Of the case !? Let ns fer a
moment admit that there are two
sides TO Il
Cuba has been q colony of Spain
from time imsnemorial--from the time
Of the discovery by Christopher Col
umbns and as part Of Spain there
is c'ustered about 1t reverence ,of
most sacred Cuba is regarded al
our people just as you regard one by
the States Of your Uoion. What
would be said if some foreign power
said TO the United States that Illinois
5or Texas or California must be free
and independent Of the United States?
To be sure. your press tells Of brutal
savagery existing IN Cuba | do not
swisn to deal in recrimination. The
time for that has gone by. But ]
give you my word that this savagery
does not exist at all !; that all reliable
reporss, official aud unofficial, Spanish
and American agree that whatever
may have been the condition Of affairs,
8 years ago. General Blanco has in
augurated humane and benefcent
system. Characteristic of the man.
AS TO AUTONOMY
Now, as to autonomy. For some
reason, intense feeling has been
aroused in this country against the
home rule regime which Spain has
inangurated 10 Cuba. 1t seems to be
overlooked. in the passion of the
moment, that this home rule has been
the aspiration of the Cubans for
years. Il seems to be overlooked
also that President Cleveland and
Secretary 0lney urged full measure
OF home rule as the. means likely to
bring about termination of the
Cuban conflict. Spain has granted
that-gfaated it with the deepest sin.
cerity. do not wish in this to repeat
an argument for autonomy, but sim
ply to call attention to the fact that
plain justice dictates that system Of
home rule, brought forth after the
deepest solicisude and consideration,
aud based upon what the Cubans them
selves have long desired and on what
the United States government deem
ed most fitting as settlement, should
not be lightly dismissed on represen-
tations C. the press, OF even oD the
representations of men Of sober judg
ment.
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ARE PENAL IN NATURE.

An Important DectsiOn ~ to tho Char.
actsr of saloon Bonds.
MINNEAPOLIS, July 2.-Bonds given
by persons in behalf Of saloonkeepers,
as required under the city ordinances,
are penal and not indemnity bonds,
aud the bondsmen are liable to tho city
for the full face Of the bonds should
events prove the bad character OF the
place and the failure of the owner to
make Of it . resort Of, good repute.,
Judge Simpson Of the district court 80
held in decision in the famous Stock.
holm Olsen case.
The action in question was brought
by the city against Olsen's bondsmen
for the recovery Of $1,000. the full liza.
bility under their bonds. = Olsen had
been found guilty Of keeping his place
open for business ON Sunday and fined
go and costs. His attorney entered q
demurrer to the complaint. alleging
that the bond given in saloon cases was
an indemnity and not penal bond and
that the bondsmen were liable only for
the $50 fine on Olsen's failure to pay it.
Judge Simpson overrules the demur.
rer and declares that such bonds are
penal bonds on their face and that they
are oollectable by the city as such. Tho
bond guarantees the good character Of
the place, the court holds, and if the
owner fails to make it such, cause Of
action lies against the bondsmen by
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TElEGRAPHiC BREV!TlES.

The president has signed the bank.
ruptcy bill.
A severe north wind has done con.
siderab BILE damage to grain ans fruit in
the Sacramento and San Joaquin val.
leys.
Mile. Rhea, the famous tragedienne.
states in letter to friend that she
will probably never act again. being
i'll of an incurable malady.
Prosper Duchann and Charles Gus.
col, miners, were killed at the 'Aragon
mine at Iron Mountain, Mich, by a
fall of ground. Five other men were
badly hurt.
County Attorney Baldridge has
served notice on the Omaha Fair asso.
citation that pool selling and gambling
at the races must stop. Accordingly
the directors called the meeting off.
President NJ FINLEY has appointed
George Bruce Cortelyou Of New York
assistant SECRETARY t. the PRESIDENT to
fl the additional position OF that grade
recently created by congress. Mr..
Corlelyou has been executive clerk to
the president.
A London representative Of General
Aguinaldo is quoted as saying he has
received dispatch from Cavite saying
republic has been proclaimed by
Aguinaldo under the protection Of the
United States and approved by Great
Britain and Japan. Z
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DEWEY DISAPPOINTED.

Non.Arrlval Of Troops May Spoil His
Fourth Of July Celebration.
LONDON, July IA dispatch to The
Daily Telegraph from Manila, dated
June rs, says: The non.arrival Of the
American troops has grievously disap-
pointed Admiral Dewey, but the Amer.
leans still count on celebrating the
Fourth Of July in Manila. 1t is re.
ported Admiral Won Diedrichs sent two
vessels away on learning that America
regarded his attitude as unfriendly. A
wholly improved feeling now exists.
The American officers express conf.
dence in their ability to dispose of any
ships Spain can now send, but in view
Of the alleged strength of Admiral
Camara's squadron the wish is ex.
pressed that the Americans had at least
one battleship.
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JOSEPH A HEAVY LOSER
Letter, Sr., Negotiates Loan
to Pay His Sons Debts.
WILL NEED ABOUT 100000
Tho "Wheat Kings" Shars In His Flu.
theirs Estate practIcally Consumed
by His Speculati0ns.

CHICAGO, July 2. Levi z. Letter has
completed negotiations with the North
western Mutual Life Insurance com.
pany for loan OF $4,000, 900 for 10
years at per cent. The security con.
sists of number Of the most valuable
pieces of business property in the city.
In completing the details Of the loan
Mr.. Letter informed the agents OF the
Northwestern that he would probably
require further advances Of about
$500, 900 to &4,000,000.
The money obtained by Mr.. Letter
will go toward the liquidation OF the
debt incurred by his son, Joseph
Letter, in wheat speculation. The
share of Joseph Letter in the immense
estate of his father will be nearly, il
not entirely. consumed by his spe oula'
ton.
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REJECTED. By DlEDRlCHS.

Said August Offered to Hand Manila
Over to . Neutral Commander.
BERLIN, July 2.-The following dis.
patch has been received from Hong
Kong:
According to trustworthy Intelligence
from Manila, the Spanish governor
general had few days ago, at his own
request, a meeting with Admiral Died
riohs, the commander Of the German
naval forces in the far East, in order
to propose in behalf Of the Spanish
government that Manila should be
handed into the provisional charge OF
q neutral commander. The proposal
was rejected by Admiral Diedrichs lin
view OF the American blockade. /,
The Manila news. via Hong Kong,
referring to the action Of Admiral
Diedriohs, may be looked upon as being
. semi. off cial note, as it was issued by
the semi-oftioial news agency. here.
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NO CHICAGO PAPERS.

Prefer Not to Appear Rather Than Meet
Demands OF htsreotypers.
CHICAGO, July 2.-The following
bulletin was posted at every Chicago
newspaper office Friday evening at ~
o'clock:
Eat 8 o'clock this evening the Stero-
typers' union notified the newspaper
publishers OF Chicago that unless their
demands for an increase of wages from
y. rs to - per day. . reduction Of the
working day from eight to seven hours
with payment at the rate Of % cents
per hour for all over time and other
concessions were at once .acceded to
they would refuse to return to work.
In consequence Of this action The -,
in common with all other Chicago
papers, will not appear Saturday."
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Establishes Conclusively That
Spaniards Are No Match
for Americans.
GREATEST INTEREST SHOWN
News That Fighting Had Be-
gun Thrilling to the Gen.
eral Public.
War Department Has Unlim-
tied Confidence in Shaf-
ter's Ability.

WASHINGTON, July 2.-The suspense
which followed the receipt Of General
Skaters dispatch, announcing that
battle had begun near Santiago, was
relieved twelve hours later when a pre-
liminary report of the days operations
was received by General Corbin from
General Shatter.
As had been expected by the officials
of the war department the fight lasted
until sundown. During the day, prob
ably, it was not possible for Shafter to
stop in the peri ormance OF onerous
duties to send dispatches to the depart.
mont. He was seriously occupied and
the work accomplished, as indicated
conoisely in his dispatch, clearly shows
that not much grass grew under his
feet during the day. The president
and the war officials
Are Immensely Pleased
1T the information conveyed in Shat
ter's message. While they learned
with sincerest regret that so many OF
the American troops had fallen in the
fight, the ground gained by the days
conflict is regarded as great victory.
The battle establishes pretty con.
clusively that the Spaniards are no
match for the enthusiastic and az.
gressive United States troops. They
were driven from their strong en-.
trenchments in front Of San tiago back
into the city and the Americans are
now occupying the entertainments and
waiting for the dawn to resume the
great battle, which will result. it is
confidently felt by the war officials, in
the fall Of Santiago.
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CONFIDENCE IN AMERICANS

Asuinaldo Bslisves They VIII Redress
the Wrongs Of the Natives.
LONDON, July 2.-The Hong Kong
correspondent Of The Daily Mail says:
To friend Of United States Consul
Wildman General Aguinaldo has de.
clared: "The Philippines have the
greatest confidence in Americas fair.
ness. We trust the American people,
confident that with their support we
shall be able to obtain and hold our
full rights and shall be respected by oil
the European powers. The Americans
are redressing Cuban wrongs and will
do the same for US in the Philippines.
The relations between General Aguin.
aldo and Admiral Dewey are perfectly
amicable.
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RESULTS ON THE DIAMOND


Western League
At St. Paul, /; Omaha, 4.
At Milwaukee, g.; Columbus, 10.
At Minneapolis, IA; Kansas City, 8.
At Detroit, 6; indianapolis,
Position Of CIubs-Indianapoli 1888
Columbus .6O7, St. Paul .597, Kansas
City 500, Milwaukee .54S, Omaha 1884
Detroit .;28, Minneapolis 1928.
National League.
At Cleveland, 10; Boston, 6
At Pittsburg, z; Brooklyn, 8.
At Cincinnati, IA; Philadelphia, 2.
At Chicago, 4; New York, 8.
AT Louisville, O.; Baltimore, 2.
At St. Louis, 4; Washington, 3.
Position Of Clubs-Cincinnati .6i1, Bos
ton .613, Cleveland .607, Baltimore .593
Chicago ST., Pittsburg .6S2, New Yorf
.492, Philadelphia .474, Brooklyn .424
Washington 1887, St. Louis .s44, Louis
Vile 1928.
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SHOULD HAVE BEEN DRAW

Edward Jordan Given the Dscislon in
His bout with George Dixon.
NEW YORK, July 2.-Edward Jordan
of England, after fighting rs hard
rounds with George Dixon, the colored
champion, was awarded the honors by
Referee Charlie White. Both boys
fought we'll and there was little to
choose between them. II anything
Dixon seemed to have somewhat the
better Of the entire bout. To many Of
those who witnessed the bout draw
would have been very satisfactory de.
cision.
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MORE INSURGENT GAINS.

They Now Occupy the Whole Of Bsluoan
Province.
HONG KoNa. July 2.-According to
private letters from Cavite, dated June
~, the insurgents occupy the whole Of
Balucan province. Occasional skir-
mishes occur. The insurgents cap.
tured the Spanish ship Behul in Kaya.
'bao bay while she was landing 500
troops. A stubborn fight occurred in
which the Spanish commander, lieu.
tenant colonel, was killed. The in.
surgents have captured the governor Of
Balucan. together with his wife and
children.
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REVIVAL OF WAR FEELING.

ClericAls aud Conservatives Declare
Against the Idea OF Peace.
MADRID, July 1.-TWO cabinet ooun.
ellis were held during the day. A re-
vival of the war feeling is evident
The Clerical organs publish violent
articles against the advocates of peace
and the priests are preaching . war to
the bitter end. The Conservatives also
declare against the idea OF peace at the
present moment,