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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
VERDICT IN MENoCAL CASE.

Engineer Menocal for faulty work in
connection with the Brooklyn dry dock.
No. 8, was brought to a close today and
the yerdi5t was sealed and sent to the
Secretary of the Navy. Engineer Menocal
disclaimed responsibility for the work
done in his absence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
BIG FRUIT STEAMER LOST.

Boston. May 31.-The Boston Fruit
company, this morning received cable
gram announcing that their steamer
Belvidere, which left Jamaica last We'd
nesday night for Boston, is ashore on
Cape Maysi, on the eastern end Of Cuba
and is probably total wreck. The fate
of the passengers and crew is unknown.
although it is stated they were probably
rescued. s nj H.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
THE DAILY PR EsS
Can always be found at the perio,

Can always be found at the periodia
stores of:
E.w. Roberts. 1os Congress street
Err. Sprague, 400
N \; G. Fessenden. 52e
". Fl. Jewett. 504
]. A. Libby. $50 :"
f. A. Jelson, 935 Congress street.
Chas ashton. 931A Congress street
B. l, Donnell 135 Congress street.
G. Frederickson. Is India street.
A. Stnbbs, corner Federal and Temple SITS.
}. J: Beardworth. 81 India street.
PHI. Erskine. 43 Middle street.
L. ID. j. Perkins, 2 Exchange street
5. Z. Dennis, 4l9 Commercial street.
L. S. Cole, Cor. Boyd and oxford street.
J. W. Peterson, 1T Middle street.
Westman 4 West. 80 and So Commercial
JOHN Il. Allen. 9s11s Congress street
G. J. Hodgson, 961s Portland street
+ L. L. Br .sausa. Pals hkSh isl asian0
J. +: Harmon, l115 Congress street.
j, H. WhiTman& Son, 422 Congress strear
H. M. Butler, IS Pine street.
]. II. Vickery, 221 Spring street.
+ p McKsszI ss,t,s cor. PSI Spring and Clark
I. G. W. Hunt. Custom House Wharf
: John Cox. % Monument square.
y. F. Hutchinson. IL Elm street.
Peter Thinlss Forest Avenue.
Also at the news stands In the Falmouth,
Prebe, Congress Square and United States no
tells, and Grana, Trunk and Union Depots. 1t
on ali trains of7the Name Central Grand sTrunk
and Portland & Rochester railroads and OF
agents on any OF the Boston Trains. -77 ~
The PRESS can also pefound at the following
Auburn--G H. Haskell. -.-,,ys.
Augusta. F. Pierce,
Bath-John o. Shaw.
Berlin malls Falls X H H knrCa 5; Clark
Bridgton-A. W; Ingalls,.
Brunswick-F. P. Shaw.
Banger-J. d. Glynn.
Boothbay Harbor-C. +. Kennison
BrownieId-E E. L. Frink.
Cape Elizabeth-Dyer & dose.
Cumberland Mllls-H. G. Starr.
Canden-Fred Lewis.
J. Il. Gould.
-Deerlng-N.J. Scaniou.
Beeriing Center n Il A. !: Meter Mccona
Farmington- ?; White s Co
FFr ryysDarg-J. + I. 8Whhit;mors.
Gardiner Russell Bros.
Green's landings. w FifelG.
Gorham- L. J. Lermond.
MIS-: M. -Leavitt & Son.
Gore-F. E. Russell.
Kennebunk-J. H. OTIS.
Kennebunkport-C. E. Miller.
Liyermore Falls-C. Newman.
INSTRUMENTATION & WinsbiD.
Long ISlanu-S. ii. mdrSbOh
Lfmerick-S. A G. Grant.
Lisbon-C. I'll. Foster.
Mechanic Falls-Merrill s Denninx
No. Deering-A.C. Noyes.
North Stratfora NIL. G. Huchtings
NorWay-F.P. Sto 9
A. O. NoyesCo.
n Conway--C. Ii. Whitaker.
Old Orehard-Fogg & Libby.
Ricnmond-A. L. Preble.
Rumford Falls--F. j. Rolfe.
RocklaEd-Dunn q Carr.
A. j. Huston.
Standardization Bros.
SkoWhegan-BixDy & Buck.
South POrtland-J. E. Norman.
@ II. Kicker & Son.
routh Windham-J. W. Read.
South Paris-A. d. Sturtevant.
South Paris-F A. Shurtleff.
South Waterboro--G. G. Downs.
Saco-H. B. Hendricks & Co. ~H-1s-a'
=" E. L. Preble.
South Bristol-N. w. Carnage.
Thomaston-E. Walsh.
Vinal Haven-A. B. VnaL
Waldoboro-Geo. Bliss.
WAterville-W. d. Spalding.
Westbrook-W. B. Boothby.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. & Wyman.
Yarmoushville-A. j. B. MichtelL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
THE WEATHER.

Boston, May 31.-Forecast for Wednes-
day for Boston and vicinity: Fair;
warmer; variable winds.
Washington, May 31-Forecast for Wed
nesday for New England: Fair and
warmer; northeast to west winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
BICYCLE RECORD GONE.

Baltimore, May 3l.--Henry Smith, in
his 24-hour paced race with Robert
French at Electric park, which ended at
O'Clock this evening, covered 400 3-5
miles, and broke all track records above
60 miles. Smith was off his wheel dur
ing the day three hours and IS minutes,
making his actual riding Tins 20 hours
and AZ minutes.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
ADMINISTRATORS Notice.

THE subscriber hereby gives notice that he
i has been duly appointed administrator Of
the estate of ..%@ a.
JOSEPH ELDER, late Of Windham,
in the County of Cumberland, deceased, and
given bonds as the law directs. All persons
having demands against the estate of said de-
ceased are desired to present the came for
settlement; and all indebted thereto are re.
quested to make payment Immediately.
SAMUEL V. HASKELL. .
Windham, May ii, 1898. may1 9dIaw3wTh'
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
FRANCE = ANNOUNCES SIGNING
TREATY. ~

Paris, May 31.-At the Meeting Of The;
cabinet today M. Hanotaux, the minister
for foreign affairs, announced the signing
of the commercial agreement with the
United States.
In doing SO he pointed out that the ar
rangement was indicative of the friendly
sentiments which the two governments
showed in the reciprocal desire to improve
the commercial relations between the
two countries.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01

began early to show marked literary ten
denotes, and has been actively connected
with the literary life of the college
throughout his course. AS mark of ap-
probation of his ability he was chosen by
the members of his class to edit tine
Bugle, which has the distinction
of being one of the best ANIMALS ever is
sued by Bowdoin College.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
DEWEY GETTING FESTIVE.

London, May 31.-The owners of the
British ship Genista, which has been
loading at Manila, have received BILE
despatch dated May "a, saying Admiral
Dewey has ordered the vessel to leave
TIE port, from which it is conjectured
that the American commander contem-
plated some action.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
NINTH MASSACHUSETTS, STARTS

South birmingham, Mass, May 81
The first section of the Ninth Regiment,
Massachusetts, volunteers, left here this
afternoon at 4.40 over the Boston Il
Albany, their destination being Carp
Alger. The regiment moved in three
sections each following the other as rap
idly as the trains could be handled,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
MISCELLANEOUS.
Eureka Headache Cure

That the Senate proceed to the oonsidera-
1lon OF the subject under discussion in
secret executive session. Unuer the rules
the demand had to be acceeded to and at
2.O5 p. H., the doors were closed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
RUN ON THE BANK OF SPAIN.

London, May S1.-There is much in
terest in the silver market owing to the
run on the Bank of Spain, where semi
panic is said to prevail. Large orders.
are expected as the mint is reported to
be turning out half million pesetas
daily.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes
pure blood. Tones and iavigorates the
whole system.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
MISCELLANEOUS.
SAFE AND iCEPTIN

Over 3S, 400 Boxes sold in Concord
in 1897.
For Sieeplessmess, Nervous
Headache, Neuralgia, Sciat.
fc a and "a fine StOmach
Y'omic. Buy it and be con.
WINGED. .-..
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
Republican County. Convention.

THE Republicans of Cumberland county are
county convention to be held at Reception Hall,
City Building, Portland, Maine, on Thursday
the sixteenth day OF June. A. D. 1898, at4ten
O'CLOCK In the forenoon, to nominate candidates
for the following ofHees: -Four senators, County
attorney: sheriff. clerk of court, register Of
deeds, county treasurer and one county com.
missioner, also to choose a county committee
Tor two years and to transact any other bust
ness That may properly come before the conven
ton. The basis of Representation win be as
follows: Each city and town will be entitled
to one delegate and for each seventy five votes
cast for the Republican candidate for Governor
in 1896, an ,additi onal delegate, and for frac.
tlon OF forty votes in excess of seventy-fve, ar
additional delegate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE
TECHNOLOGY.

JAMES H. CRAFTS. PRESIDENT.
Courses in Engineering, Architecture, Chem
Entrance Examinations in Portland, June 30
and July at the Portland High School,
For all Information address III. w. TYLER.
Secretary, AL Boylston ST., Boston.
maybe 1aw4w Til
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01

The county committee will be in session al
the hall at 9 O'Clock in the forenoon, on the
day of the convention, to receive the creden
tlals of tho delegates and to attend to such
other business as may be necessary.
Per order, ~
REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE
j. S. PICKETT, Chairman, .3i9 ~
CARROLL w. MORRILL,. Secretary So
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-06-01

m. to 500 p. M: Money order department, 900
a. m. to 800 p M: Registry department, 500 a.
m. to 500 p. m.
General Dettrerg Sundays excepted.) 7.3O
a. m. to 100 p. m. SUNDAYS 800 to 1000 q. NJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
FORTUNE TELLeRs' WORK.
Member sf Psssis rsspi, ssparsssa Yrsn
Their Long 0eosa.

Nsobss % Psssis rsspi, sspasaee1 Ersn
their Long 0essa.
Down in Peoria the police have
been Of late listening 70 the troubles
OF Q number OF people who claim TO
have been flim-ilsmmed out OF sums
Of money BY trio Of fortune tellers
or pslmists, e1poreuts Of some man.
nes Of fake occult sciorce They are
ell out from Is TO go each. and one
Psorian Vas foolish enough to plank
down . cool 1900 TO learn something
OF the future 90 he could arrange his
business matters for the new year.
The fortune tellers, Of whom there
we're three-a man aud two women
only iensined Ia Peoria . short
time. Women and men called at oil
times Of the day snd night. and 6lsd
their questions, also q liberal amount
% essa 10 insure careful considers.
ton. Those Who called during the
ses I gave questions they wished an.
svered. aad the woman in charge in.
formed them that answers would be
ready the following Sunday. The
woman read their palms and made
examinations Of their heads after the
manner Of the science Of phrepo'ogy,
aud generally the customer went
svay encouraged. The fortune tell.
ers Left town Saturday.
This 10 probably the same trio
shlch recently visited Rock Island
They reapsd rich harvest here. too.
bat u Is not probable that the people
sho gave up their money are going
10 cRno~ieige It.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
WILL BE THRICE WELCOME
Board OF Supervisors JJins In Expressions
- TO President cKtnlsy's visit.

Board OF Supervisors Jlins In EXPRESSIONS
- to President McKtnlsy's visit.
Ths board Of supervisors Of Rock
Island county yesterday afternoon
sdoped resolution of appre ,istion
and qualification of the acceptance on
the part Of President Mckinley Of
she invitation to visit Rock Island
n, xs August. and assuring the presi-
dent Of The hearty welcome he will
receive. The chairman and clerk
were directed to have the resolution
suitably engraved and forwarded to
Washington.
The board ordered that the county
bear q proportion Of the expense in
Cured in the building of a bridge
over Coal run in South Rock IslanA
township, ordered sour steel mats for
the new court house, gave the La
dies Relief society authority to put
a gas range in the room adj lining
Memorial hall in the court house.
gave the committee on arrangements
for the state supervisors convention
authority to have tho proceedings
bound In pamphlet form and audi,
bills over aud above tie amount sub
scribed for such purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
8 AGAIN BURNED OUT.
q. isnslsss Fate in the Shape II the FIRE
RSeDd Yursuss Davenport Firm

q. isnslsss Fate h the Shape II the Elre
FSesd rUrsnss Dsvsopost Firm
The Washburn-H alligsn Coffee com.
pany. Of Davenport, which suffered SO
heavily from FIRE . coupls of years
ago. was burned out again last night.
The total loss is estimated from $685.
COO to t75. 600; the insurance being
CSC. 900 on building aud stock. The
Ere WAS confined almost wholly to
the third and fourth floors Of the
building, but the whole structure
from roof to basement was fairly
soaked with water, and the damage
to coffee. to tea and to spices cannot
be estimated accurately for days. 1t
was only few weeks ego the Wash.
burn-Hs!ligsn company got ]udg-
ment in tie districs court here for
q. 600 insurance which WAS due on
the loss to their building in the fire
OF March %, 1896. o loss OF many
thousands OF dollars with almos: no
insurance.
The stock of teas, coffees. spices
ard similar lines Of goods carried by
the concern was valued at about
el20. 900, according 70 Mr.. II slligan
The building Mr.. Washburn thought
was worth about $4,000. The top
floor, or fourth f,or OF the building,
~as occupied entirely by coffee,
which Mr.. Hslligan valued at e4),-
OOO. There were 2.00O bags. This
must be an almost total loss, as what
was not reached BY the fire was dam
aged beyond recovery by the water.
OF oil articles. coffee is the most cas-
lily damaged BY water. and il any OF
this commodity on the top floor can
be saved, The proprietors will be
very agreeably disappointed. The
third floor and the first floor were
devoted almost entirely to tea, aud
the tea on the first floor was saved
by willing hands The tea is wrap
ped in lead fol, with split cane GOV.
eripg. the lead making the packages
alright and impervious to water.
The packages are So pounds 10
weight, and it did not take long to
get car load of this valuable arti.
Gle out OF the soaked and dripping
building. The second floor OF the
store was occupied by baking pow.
der, coffee. nuts, spices and variety
Of other valusble articles. The of.
fees. stocks Of tea, ETC., occupied
the first floor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

Oue size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease. . powder to be shaken
into the shoes. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy; gives instant
relief 10 coros and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort disco very Of theses.
Cures aud prevents swollen feet,
blisters. callous and sore spots.
Al'en's Foot-Ease Is q certain cure
for sweasing. hot aching feet. 1T
all druggists and shoe stores. rs
cents. Trial package free by mail.
Address. Allen s. Olmsted, lie Roy,
IN Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
The Discovery or the Day,

August J. Bogel, the leading
druggist OF Shreveport, La. SAYS:
"Dr. Kings New Discovery is the
only thing that cures my cough. and
II is the best seller l have" j. F.
Campbell, merchant OF Stafford,
Ari.. writes: CDR. Kings New Dis.
covery 10 all that is claimed for it;
1t never falls, and is sure cure for
consumption. coughs and colds.
cannot say enough for its merits. !"
DR.. Kings New Discovery for con-
sumption, coughs and colds Is not
an experiment. 1t has been tried
for Q quarter OF q century, and today
stands at the head. Ii never disap-
points. Free trial bottle at Hartz 4
Ullemeyer's drug stove.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
Rssssr Ihsn K,csd,ss ao,d

II health and strength gained by
taking Hoods Ssrssparills, the gres,
blood purifier. IL fortifies the whole
system and gives such strength tha,
nervous troubles cease. and work
which seemed wearing and labor.
ious. becomes easy aud 10 cheeriully
1t has done this fol
others, IL will for you.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
ONE ENJOYS

SXHO 3ANSO3S
Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
tenn effectually, dispels colds. head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles BY all leading drug.
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro.
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA E,0 syrup CO
e1g aAspupo. cAs
AM0kAfk e. ~ W0S *
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

Don't let the little ones suffer from
eczema, or other tor,uring skin dis
eases. No need for it. Doan's Oint.
msns cures. Can't harm the most
delicate shin. A. aIy drug store,
50 cents. Sold by Marshall & Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
Two ". II Ksovn ste,eeme.

Talked for mouths, from o front
P rob and rear end Of q car. Per.
hips the use Of Foley's Honey and
T,r will explain Why they could do
this; without injury to their vocal
organs, 1t is largely used BY spesk
ers and singers. For sale BY T. H
Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
n WHITE NAH.

Foley's Kidney Cure 10 . perfectly
reliable preparation for oil kidney
and bladder diseases. The proprie
tors OF this great medicine guarantees
u OF the money refunded. Do they
DOT deserve q white mark? For ssls
BY T. II. Thomas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

''It was almost q miracle. BuI-
dock Blood Bitsers cured me of Q
terrible breaking ont ell over the
b'dy. I sm very grateful" Miss
Julia FLbridgge. West Coruwsll,
CUan. Sold b. Msrshall = Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
Tss-Ve,mlsg Oxygss.

Dr.. Belle Pine-Tsr Honey cures
coughs and colds and soothes the air
passages. Il heals the bronchial
tubes and enables the blood to re.
csfse its proper supply OF oxygen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
Gait CoURNiaR

Z, easy enough. IL you take DE-. Bells
Pine-Tsr-Honey. IL cuts the mucus
aud sllays the inflammation 90 that
there 10 no inclination to cough. 1t
soothes the bronchials and 10
Strengthening to the throat and
iungs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

Hoods pills are the best family
csthsrtic and liver tonic. Gentle.
reliable, sure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
Hts sdyan,a-rs.

Our organist has an easy time Of it,"
"In what way"
"Mh.n he wants his wheel pumped
mp. he attaches 1t TO the organ. Chi.
caeo Record.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

"Cu:e the cough and save the
liie." DE-. Woods Norway Piae
Syrup cures coughs and colds. down
TO the very verge # consumption.
Sold BY MARSHALL q Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

EOR SALE-COAL IN ANY QUANTITY
e of 50 bushels or over at e2.so per ton, de.
nvered c. O. D. 70 any part Of the city. Leave
Island.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
FOR SALE.

EyoR. ROOM COTTAGE WITH
Il good conveniences. on F0urte enth- and ..
half street, No. $40.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

EoUND-A BUNCH OF KEYS. CONTAIN.
II ing trunk. deck and house keys Owner
may have sans 1t this once By paying adver-
Using charges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT-A FURNISHED FRONT ROOM
Il at So Twenty first street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

NOR RENT-RESIDENCE AT So TWEEN.
4 tieth street Apply at Black Hawk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
Petersen. Oronss,r. Prosr ram.

The following will be the program
this evening for the com cert at Tui ner
hall given by Albert Petersen's or
chestra:
]. March. white Squadron" ........... MOsin
:. Overture. ...... Morning, Noon and Night"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

WANTD-To LOAN MONEY ON Ola
w mcnds. Watches, iewelEy, hardw.re,
paid fof second hand goods of al kinds also.
fhs shove goods for sale Ut half tho usual
store pr1coa AL b0D(neO transactions strictly
confidential His EeW number end location.
1921 Second Avenue. nont forget u. ]. ".
Jones Two rings on 1917.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

EOUND-A PAIR OF SILVER MOUNTED
II spectacleA Owner may have same by
paying advertising chsrges- Apply at this
Onfce.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

w steady and pleasant employment At
hom: for one year at $50 per month, and can
give good references, send your name and I'D
dress with stamp to A. L. Smith q Co., Kim
ball House, Davenport, Iowa.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

VNyANTED UPRIGHT AND FAITHFUL
w gentlemen or ladies' TO travel for re.
spOnsible. established house In illinois, Month.
IL sS5 and expenses Position steady. Refer
ence. e lclose self addressed stamped ehvel-
ope. The Dominion company. department K,
Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-01-18

WANTED-Two LARGE OF THREE
keeping. by man and wife, no children; mod
ern conveniences; located within six or seven
blocks C., Il. & q. de;Ot. Address J. ID.
Biume. Moline.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-07-07
THE UNDER DOG.

Virtually bankrupt, and threatened
with the loss of the only resources
which have sustained her treasury for
a century, the doom of Spain seems
inevitable. The queen regent, nor Aus
tria, nor Don Carlos crowned, can
save her. To be a republic she is all
untitled On the fall of Manila, Spain
might have saved the Philippines and
Porto Rico by the exercise Of a little
common sense. Everybody saw her
chance to save herself by simply con-
ceding the demand made in the presi-
dents declaration Of war, and further
agreement to pay for the Maine and
the expense this country had gone to
up to that time. But still the unequal
and desperate conflict is maintained
by her vainglorious rulers and proud
oppressors. Cuba is not only lost, and
the Philippines beyond recovery, but
Porto Rico must also fall away from
her With the loss Of its colonies. its
position must become more and more
hopeless. Its trade has been ruined
and most of it can never be regained,
ior the people of the islands from
which 1t exacted exorbitant tribute
Tor. its manufactures, VIII henceforth
enjoy fair trade with the world. The
masses are being ground down lower
than ever has been known, while the
rich are being impoverished by war
lakes. Spain has no money, no credit
with which TO replace even one Of its
lost ships. 1t can send no relief
either to Blanco in Cuba or to August
in the Philippines. and its own sea-
ports win soon be threatened by an
American fleet
There is only one chance left that
once proud and prosperous people. the
chance Of a home government. Her
people are brave if her rulers are cur
rupt and her hope Is in the downfall Of
heridity r,Ile. Of enlightenment, and the
development Of her continental and
home resources. If the Spaniards con-
AA4AAtE tt t'NlAe4 2 ttS AIlA ely IN 1tLL0El
Rs they have done so far. on land and
sea, and if they keep their record clear
of savagery. they may end the unequal
struggle with the United States IN
much better repute among Americans
than they We're before the war began.
Already the talk Of Spanish cowardice.
which was very common in American
newspapers a few weeks ago, has prac-
tcally ceased, and since Cervera sent
word OF the escape Of Hobson and his
little band Of heroes from almost Ger
tain death. the American conception Of
Spanish capacity for chivalrous and
honorable deeds has changed wonder
fully.
1t viii be something for the Spaniards
TO thus advance their reputation among
sevenU millions Of people Who may