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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-26
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

The New York Tribune says it has
lcng been the ruling policy of the
American people to trust for immunity
from wrong mainly to the worlds
knowledge that the latent power of this
ration for defense or offense would
render war terribly costly to the Of
fender in the end 1t then remarks on
the preparation for defense, and what
has been done to build up navy; it
then speaks about the recent prepara-
tions for war, after which it says: The
work done in two months, when it be-
comes fully known, will reflect high
honor upon the nation and those charg-
ed with its defense. 1t is probably not
too much to say that no other nation
possesses the machinery and mater
ials, the science and the mechanical and
technical skill, the ready resources, the
inventive genius and the united spirit,
to make it possible to accomplish so
much in so short a time. To be ready
for war always is a lesson which old
world powers have studied. To be able
TO get ready in so days involves much
in which they are far inferior to the
OHIltu OldlCS, Will vast oCNEiOD-
ment of manufactures and transpOrta-
ton, and if they come to understand
what has been done in that way with
only Spain to confront, it will serve as
a warning that the tremendous power
of this nation can be called into eff
fective use in less time than anybody
had imagined"
Admirable as has been the work done
in the past 60 days, marvellous, in fact.
yet it cannot be said that the country
is today prepared for war, in the Euro
pean sense; but even Europe cannot
but be astonished at what has been ac-
complshed in so very short time. The
United States are always astonishing
Europe, and the present instance is
but one more added to an already long
list
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26
THE BATTERIES.

That Utah has the most improved
field artillery is owing to the persist
ence of Ex-Governor West. When the
requisition for them was made they
were cheerfully given, but in a short
] time it was remembered that even the
great states were not supplied with the
most improved field pieces, that not
even the army was fully equipped with
them. A determined effort was made
to have the territory relinquish them
and accept the Misunderstanding pieces;
but with his well-known bulldog te-
nacity, Governor West refused to make
the change, though efforts were re-
! peatedly made to have him accept
other pieces. One argument that was
urged very strongly, the star argument,
so to speak, was that they were of
such great range that there could never
be any use for them in Utah and that
guns Of much less range would answer
every purpose for which they could
possibly be needed But all these ar
guments had no more effect upon Gov
ernor West than pouring water upon
a ducks back
And now the first use these guns are
to be put to is to fight the enemies of
Our country. No batteries from any
state il the Union or in the regular
army will be superior to those of Utah.
And their great range will only serve
to make them more effective With
them, and the troop of cavalry, will
Utah's military reputation be m1de,
and no one doubts that it will be one
Of which every citizen in the state will
be proud. And the men who go with
these guns, than which there are none
better, will be just as good as the
guns. And for these guns the state
has to thank Governor West; and the
getting them is among the many SER
vices he rendered Utah Governor
West was ever Utah's friend and her
people will ever hold him in kind re-
membrance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26
ENCOURAGE VOLUNTEERING

1t is now definitely known what
troops the government wants from
Utah The call is for one troop OF
horse, and two batteries of light ar
tiIlery. As in the case of all the other
states, this call viii be responded TO
! by volunteers. 1t has generally been
understood that members of the ma
/ tional guard Will he preferred, if not
! given the preference. The reason for
| this is the military training they have
| had. Members of the guard feel that
they have a priority OF right in this
matter, and the feeling does them
honor; it shows their esprit de corps.
We honor them for it, and every citi-
zen will honor them for it, but still
we think that in this matter of volun-
teers no preference should be given TO
anyone over anyone else. The call is
to the American people, and appeals to
their patriotism. They will respond to
it promptly, and every American citi-
zen who steps up and asks to sign the
muster rolls should be taken by the
hand and bid welcome, whether he has
ever belonged to military organiza-
ton or not. If the members of the
guard desire to go out first, let them
be the first TO step up and sign the
muster rolls: that viii insure their Sc
lection. L the number who volunteer
is greater than the state is asked to
furnish, let them draw numbers to see
who shall go and who shall stay, and
then it viii be impossible for anyone
to feel that he was not given a fair
chance to respond to his country's call
If this is done, and there should come
a second call for volunteers, there
would be as cheerful and ready a re-
sronse as there will be for the first.
If it is not, those who shall desire to
volunteer now, but find that they are
not accepted, will not step up in case
a second call shall be made They will
hang back, and the chances are that
some viii become disseminators of dis
content. a thing that should be dis
couraged, for like wild clover and dam
delions, it takes root wherever a seed
lights, and fiourishes and spreads with
out any attention.
While a state of war has existed for
several days only yesterday was it for
n.ally declared. At present there is
nothing but the glamour of war seen.
After while the stern reality will |
come, and the enthusiasm will not be
so strong; it will begin to wane, and |
the war will drag and people will be- |
come impatient. and be inclined to com
plain, even when they have no cause |
n
keep alive all the enthusiasm, and that
nothing be done to discourage it in any
man. Hence we say that every man
who wants TO volunteer should be en-
courased to do so. 1t is well to re-
member that the country is putting its
amor on; not taking it off.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26
GOVERNOR WOLCoTT ON THE
MILITIA.

Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts,
has issued a statement setting forth
that the militia of that state must be
used TO guard that states coast line;
that volunteers responding to the pres
idents call must be volunteers in fact.
This statement by Governor Wolcott
makes very prominent the fact that
the president calls for volunteers from
all over the country and that he is
not calling upon the states to furnish
so much militia. The troops called for
are apportioned among the states on
the basis of population but the presi-
dent would be at liberty to accept the
total number of volunteers called for
from any state On the other hand it
would not be incumbent upon any state
to furnish its allotted quota if it were
minded not to do so. OF course there
isn't a state in the Union that would
moment, and there is no doubt that in
every state the number of volunteers
will be in excess of the number called
for Volunteers are asked for so as to
avoid any question as to whether or
not they can be ordered out of the
country. If the militia were called out
it is a very serious question whether
they could be ordered out of the coun-
try, in fact the better opinion is that
they could not, the constitution speci-
flying the purposes for which they can
be called out
States with a great extent of sea
coast, such as Massachusetts has, will
have need for their militia in all like
lihood, for Spain may undertake pre-
datory expeditions, assailing unprotect-
ed towns along the coast and landing
small parties of marines to make short
incursions for the purpose of levying
tribute and destroying property. Gov
ernor Wolcott has drawn attention to
a matter that is important and had
thus far escaped notice.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26
SECRETARY SHERMAN RESIGNS

Secretary of State John Sherman has
resigned. Ever since he entered the
cabinet there have been rumors every
little while that he would resign, but
they have been denied each time they
came VI. Had things in the state de-
! partment kept the even tenor of their
way, it is quite likely that he would
! have remained at its head; but things
| are not keeping the even tenor Of their
way; the country is just entering upon
| a foreign war that may be short or
J may be long, that may be with Spain
alone, or that may yet involve other
| powers. Surely it is a time when the
secretary of state should be the real.
and not merely the nominal head of the
department. Secretary Sherman has
resigned, no doubt, at the instance of
the president. For a long time it has
| been recognized that his mental pow
ers have not been strong and vigorous,
that he was not the Sherman OF the
70's and early SOS, and the wonder
has been that he was retained in
charge Of our foreign affairs.
Secretary Sherman's has been long
and brilliant career, and he has had
much to do with shaping national leg
islation. He first became famous dur
ing the Kansas-Nebraska troubles hav-
ing been on a congressional committee
that went out to make an investigation
of the condition of affairs. But in
American history his name will be as
ISOLATED with the finances of the coun-
try; his influence upon them has been
greater than that of any other man.
than, perhaps, Hamilton, Morris and
Gallatin. He lacked reaching true
greatness simply because there was al
ways something of the trimmer in him.
Now his political career is closed. That
he went into. the cabinet that Mark
Hanna might be given a place in the
senate there is not the smallest doubt;
but his successor will never attain the
same position and influence there that
he did
Secretary Sherman's successor will be
Judge Day, the present assistant sec
rotary of state. He came to Washing
ton unknown, but he has suddenly be-
come one of the most prominent figures
in the country. Thus far he has filed
the very difficult position in which he
has been placed with dignity and abil-
ity He has shown himself to be con-
and cautious man, and has |
conducted the affairs of the depart
ment in a very creditable manner: it !
is not impossible that he may yet prove !
to be brilliant secretary 1t has been |
evident from the first that the president |
placed great reliance in his judgment |
and ability.
The new assistant secretary of state
is to be Professor ]. B. Moore, of Co
umbia university. Comparatively little
is known of him outside of academic
circles. He has the reputation of being
a great authority on international law.
When the Venezuelan controversy was
to the fore, he wrote a pamphlet on it,
in which he took direct issue with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Not many wives whose husbands go
TO the war get much comfort out Of
the fact, still some do. The wife of one
of the soldiers of the Twenty-fourth
told lady with whom she was talk
ing about renting a house that some
of the soldiers wives were feeling
pretty bad. But 1 don't" she said.
Il am married to my husband. and I've
got the papers to prove it. L don't
want him to get killed, but if he does,
I'm all right, for I'll get a pension from
the government" After that, who will
say our colored citizens are not fit for
self government?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26
SAGASTA AT THE BAT.

All the powers were in the grand stand,
waiting for the game TO start,
And the pope sat down among them
with sad and heavy heart.
He had wanted to be umpire-to pull off
a friendly game,
With some loving cups for prizes, filled
with blessings in his name.
But the Yankees wouldn't have him; said
they liked the good old man.
But the"'d scatter too much sulphur for
the holy vatican.
As to umpires, twas decided, after jawing
long. to pick
The Lord-with him as umpire neither
side could justly kick.
Well. amid a lot of scrapping and heap
of chin and blat
The game at last was opened, with Sa-
gasta at the bat.
Now. Sagasta was batter-you have
heard of him, no doubt:
Say, he took the shine off Casey, for he
never yet struck out.
He had faced the ablest pitchers, such as
Bismarck. Gladstone, Blaine:
More than one of them. twas Iumored,
had received from him pain.
Curves of every style and fashion-he was
onto every one;
Every ball he slugged went tipping like
bullet from gun;
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

There is an impression abroad that
Postmaster General Gary resigned from
the cabinet because of differences with
the president on the Spanish policy.
Asked regarding this, Mr.. Gary replied:
"That has not entered into the consid-
Grafton in any way whatever l have
at all times supported President Nc
Kinley.s policy on the Spanish ques-
tion, and I now support it. Ny cabinet
relations have been most agreeable
and there have been no differences of
policy" There is no appealing from
that statement, and it must be accept
ed as final.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

A Washington dispatch to the Chi
cago Tribune saws that the war de-
partment is having built a number of
steel tanks in which water will be
conveyed to Cuban ports. This meas
ure is adopted with the object in view
of avoiding the contamination of the
water supply in Cuba, and is intended
to provide fresh and pure water for
the invading army. The base of sup
plies for drinking water will be Key
West, where the navy department is
building a large distilling plant capable
of producing 100000 gallons per day
The water will be taken to Cuba in
water boats, ard will be distributed to
the troops as long as they are in con-
venient proximity to the coast. One of
the most serious problems of the cam
paign in Cuba will be the furnishing of
drinking water toathe troops. Such
condition has not confronted the mill
itary supply authorities of any army.
The climatic conditions in Cuba during
the summer. however, are such as to
present many serious problems to the
medical and subsistence departments.
The greatest care must be exercised
in preserving the health Of officers and
men. rdJ
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Secretary Olneys position; how directly
opposed to Mr.. Olney's position he was
is evidenced by the fact that his
pamphlet was first published in the
New York Evening Post.
The changes in the state department
will not affect it's policy, for that policy
has been formulated by those who are
now promoted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

There has been some apprehension
that the Apaches. Sioux and other war
like tribes viii take advantage of the
war with Spain to make an uprising
1t is not probable that they will go on
the warpath, but if they do they
should be put down so that they will
not rise up again until Gabriel sounds
his horn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

The Atchison Globe says that an
absent-lninded jeweler in Atchison
spoiled handsome engagement ring
today, by engraving the words inside,
Remember the Maine" instead of
Remember the Giver," as had been
ordered.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Spanish spies are said to have been
hanging around the camp at Chatta-
nooga. If any are discovered and con-
victed they will never impart any of
their gathered information to their
government.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Blanco is devastating Cuba where it
is not under Spanish control That is
what Spanish generals in Cuba have
been doing for the past three years.
If Blanco can find anything new to
deyastate he is d daisy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

"A stable currency here in the United
States of America is quite as import
ant as stable government in Cuba, 3"
says the Hartford Courant. There is
horse sense in that remark.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

The confederacy is in the saddle. And
it is there in response to the call of
William Mckinley. president of the
United States.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Where rolls the Oregon? Where
ever she does, she will be on the look
out for Spanish war vessels, and will
take care OF them and herself, too.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26
COMMENTS BY THE PRESS.

Baltimore American: Keep at work.
War is not going to ruin the country, 1t
will not paralyze business. 1t Will not
stop the mills. 1t will not keep people
from eating. 1t will not destroy the
mands for clothes. The world will move
along about as usual and the man who
works will not be the one who win com
plain of hard times and the tightness Of
money.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

How times have changed when every
body is talking about General Lee
leading Union troops. And no better
leader could be found anywhere.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

The Spaniards in Havana will not
sink the next American battleship as
easily as they did the Maine; we don't
trust 'em now.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

On the sea Neptune will probably be
with the United States but in Cuba
Jupiter Pluvius will, at first, probably
side with Spain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Weyler says he intends to save the
soil of Spain. He will do well to save
his plumber taken in Havana.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

The spring fever and the war fever
are running together this year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Chicago Record: The time is past for
questioning the wisdom of the course now
pursued. The uncompromising advocate IS
of peace, along with those who were dis
satisfied with the failure of congress to
go to the extent of recognizing the in
dependence of the Cuban republic, should
all unite in harmonious acquiescence with
the policy which the president has under
taken TO execute.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

The Denver News wants to know
where Coxey's army is at. 1t has
probably gone to grass.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Capturing these Spanish fishing boats
only smacks of war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

John Sherman has made a sure
enough resignation at last.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Some think the war will check prog
ress. 1t viii not. There will be the
progress Of the war in any event
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

When a list of contrabrand articles
is made military typewriting ma
chimes should be listed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

BY the rude bridge that
Arched the flood,
Their flag to ApriTs
Breeze uIfurled,
Here once the embattled
Farmers stood.
And fired the shot heard
Round the world.
Emerson.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Running UP the price of flags isn't
running up Old Glory by any means.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

1t is q regular Fourth of July time
all the time now.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

That P. P. C. on Woodford's card
meant Pour prendre Cuba"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

This is a good time to keep the Amer
lean flag floating every day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

What kind of diplomacy was used
to get John Sherman to resign?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Pittsburg Dispatch: President McKin-
leys consultation with the Pennsylvania
senator's before the nomination of Charles
Emory Smith to be postmaster general
was probably intended as sugar coating
for the bitter pill-a sort of soothing OF
their Spanish pride.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Spain can still use the Golfer of the
Cid for war chest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Those greyhounds of the sea will
make splendid dogs of war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Uncle Sam VIII make Spain see
forty-five stars before the war is over.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

The Utah batteries will make Span
iards their mark, and then hit it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

And now Secretary Sherman bids a
long farewell to all his greatness.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

New Orleans Picayune: All sections of
this glorious country are now a unit in
sentiment. The T. S. now means Us.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

A little boy asked for a bottle of get
up in the morning as fast as you cam
The druggist recognized a household
name for 'DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers," and gave him bottle of those ia
nous little pills for constipation, sick
headache. liver and stomach troubles
Smith & Swift, druggists, 142 Mains
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Kansas City Star: The policy of old Mrs.
Means, in the ''Hoosier Schoolmaster. =
who advised her husband to git a plenty
of land while he was a-gittin'," is ap-
plicable to the raising of an army for the
Cuban war. This is a good time for the
United States to show Spain and the rest
the way of providing and equipping troops
on short order
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

Remember the Maine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-26

st. Louis Republic: And now the
Daughters of the American Revolution
are getting ready for hospital and relief
corps service. The fine old continental
blood never fails to go to the front in a
national crisis