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The herald., 1898-04-12
A NATIONAL DISAPPOINTMENT

The Herald undertakes a brief con-
no fault finding mood. 1t is disposed to
accord fair treatment to the chief ex-
ecutive. We will, at the outset. concede
that 1t is a very entertaining document.
Its literary style is almost faultless. Its
plan is both ingenious and ingenious. AS
q cold-storage proposition it is a classic.
It, tells story of cruelty and barbarity.
unparalleled IN modern annals, in away
least calculated to arouse indignation.
1t follows the lines of great human
tragedy with the grace and the poise, and
even the voice. of comedy. 1t weeps not
less over the dead of Cuba than over
the slaughtered of the Maine.
1t refers to the gracious offer of Spain
to arbitrate the losses of that disaster
as if that were the accepted manner for
the redress of great national crimes and
national wrongs.
1t recites the improvement in Cuban
conditions, up to a certain period-due
to the finesse of the diplomatic side of
the administration-as if Spain had
really, and in perfect good faith. set
about the task of pacifying her subjects
by methods recognized as just and hu-
name.
1t refers to the attitude of Jackson and
of Van Buren, in the matter of Texan in
dependence, as if the case were anal
agous; and to the treatment of the Cuban
question by Grant and Cleveland, as if
those great statesmen had left no other
course to pursue than the one here set
forth.
1t drags in the platitudes Of the mes
sage of last December, to demonstrate,
beyond the possibility of a doubt, that,
however much congress and the people
of the United States may have wavered
and wobbled since that time, the ex-
ecutive mind has been fixed and i'm
movable, and the executive attitude con-
bistent, throughout the whole dreadful
period Of human suffering that has in
tervened.
Are we not warranted in saying that
the president, in this message, subor-
dinates nearly every other considera ton
to the money losses sustained by the
government in abortive attempts to en-
force the neutrality laws, and to the
money losses to trade and commerce by
the devastation of the island.
The story of Cuban wrongs and of
Spanish duplicity contains no new feat
hres.
The history of the three years struggle
on the island, and of the contempo-
raneous diplomatic negotiations with the
peninsular government, is already toll
erably familiar to the reading public.
The failure Of the administration to Sc
cure the offer Of an armistice upon the
The herald., 1898-04-12

T. o. Toland of Ventura, IL rumor may
be relied upon, may come out as candi-
date. Toland was the leader of the Patton
forces in the last congressional convention
and earned good reputation as parlia-
mentarian. After George Patton and Rose
were dropped, Toland became an aspirant
for the nomination as against H. w. Pat
ton, the latter of whom was nominated and
fused out to make room for Barlow.
A recent dispatch from San Jose says
that State Senator H. v. Morehouse has
announced himself as a candidate to sue
ceed Hon. 8. M. White. Morehouse, up to
the time Of his announcement, had been a
candidate for governor. With Morehouse.
in the field, the principal other aspirants
for the Republican United States senator
ship are State Senator Bulla of this city
and u. s. Grant of San Diego. Grant Is still
touring the state and when last heard from
his friend, Green had landed him at Santa
Barbara, where his senatorial boom is be-
ing nursed.
The meeting of the First ward Democrats
| held at Banquet hall, Downey avenue on
the 9Th inst, for the purpose of organizing
a campaign club, was adjourned to the 10Th
at the same place, in order to give full no.
tice to every Democrat. A rustling COM
mittee was appointed as follows: J. T..
Withrow, VIM. Mead, John e. Yoakum, l..
p. Collette, R. J. Colycar and Alfred Moore,
jr.
Col. Harrison Gray Otis of the Times has
been given an opportunity to demonstrate
| the unselfishness of newspaper men in
general and of the colonel in particular A
| local paper recently announced that the
colonel was candidate for the United
| States senate. The colonel comes out in a
signed letter and denies the charge, and
takes occasion to say that he is for Henry
T. Gage of this city, first. last and all the
| time.
F. ]. Thomas, deputy city attorney would
like to have the Republican nomination for
city attorney. Just where Crutcher comes
in by this new move will be difficult for him
to understand. Up to the present time It
has been generally conceded that Crutcher
would be given the nomination. When
The herald., 1898-04-12

General Lees real troubles only began
when he quilted the enemy's country
and tried to force his way to the national
capital of his own. His progress was
march
The herald., 1898-04-12
PENINSULAR POINT OF VIEW

The moderation of Emilio CASTELAR,,
presidency, 1894, had very modifying
effect upon Republicans, Carlists and
Royalists alike, and he easily took FIRST
The herald., 1898-04-12

General Lees long withheld report
upon the reconcentrados places the
deaths, in some instances, at seventy
seven per cent of the whole. That is
why it was SUPPRESSED.
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The long-looked for consular reports,
their most interesting features elm
mated, were yesterday sent to congress.
They more than confirm the worst re-
ports that have come to US regarding
the effect Of the, concentration policy in
Cuba. That is why they have so long
been held up
The herald., 1898-04-12

The president wants Cuba pacified in
stantly. But his means of bringing il
about are not reassuring.,. They consti-
tute a declaration of war against the
insurgents as well as the Spaniards.
The herald., 1898-04-12

From the disaster to the Maine the
president draws the lesson that'Ameri-
can ships are unsafe in the harbor of
Havana, and that conditions on the
island are intolerable. But have we not
paid too dearly for the informa ton?
The herald., 1898-04-12

The Stars and Stripes have been egge6
by the excited populace at Kingston
The incident, however, may be regarded
in the light of harmless explosion Of
Jamaica ginger
The herald., 1898-04-12

In reading between the lines, 1t is not
difficult to detect the legend: "Te-r-ri-
t-o-r-i-a-l a-c-q-u-i-s-i-t-i-o-n" in the
message.
The herald., 1898-04-12

Senator Foraker: II have no patience
with the message, and you may say so. "
How much patience have the people?
The herald., 1898-04-12

The og-muzzing ordinance has been
repealed by the city council, and the
frothy CANNES bark is no longer worse
than it's bite.
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CUI BoNop
Will the presidents message have the
effect Of calming the war party?
No.
Will it strengthen the peace party?
M

"The so-called Cuban republic"
doesn't seem to command the respect of
the executive which it should. He does
not deem recognition of it as necessary
to the pacification of the island. Nor is
it, as a cold-blooded proposition. We
have the power to shoot the insurgents
to standstill. But it is the only gov
ernment in existence on the island. No
other has been set up, or attempted to
be set up. 1t was chosen by the people
who have been opposing the Spanish
arms. Its authority is nowhere on the
island denied, except by the Spaniards.
If it is not to be recognized, what govern
ment is to be recognized? OF what
elements is it to be composed? Who is to
organize it.? When a government salts
factory to Mr.. Mckinley is organized
how are the people going to be made to-
endorse it and give to it allegiance?
Isn't the president undertaking decid-
edly more than he can execute?
The herald., 1898-04-12

Muzzles may now be removed from
Los Angeles dogs. The dogs Of war may
be unloosed a little later
The herald., 1898-04-12
Not Discordant

Have you noticed how well Dixie" and
yankee Doodle" harmonize nowadays?-
Rochester Democrat ~--
The herald., 1898-04-12

The proposal for an armistice until
October-until after the rainy season.
which General Gomez characterized
as in the exclusive interest Of the Span
iards, seems to have;had Washington
rather than a Madrid inspiration. Our
apologies are Hereby extended to Senor
Sagasta. Continue thatwe broached in
lest"
The herald., 1898-04-12

The wise Democrats say that their state
convention will corcede one Of the supreme
Judges to Southern California and select
the other from the north. Judge Wallace
of the San Francisco superior court will
probably be brought forward as a candi-
date and given the nomination. He seems
to be acceptable to this part Of the state.
Among the other names mentioned for the
nomination from the north are Judges
Contey of MADEIRA, Law of Merced, Farms
worth of visalia and Grant of Yoio.
From the southern part Of the state Geo.
B. Cole of San Bernardino Is an aspirart
for the Democratic nomination for justice
ney of course, and Is practicing at San
Bernardino. He has lately been trying to
build some political fences in this county.
but with what success we have not been
able to learn. The last heard from Mr..
Cole was in San Diego looking after his
candidacy.
Judge A. w. Hutton Of this city, SO he
says, in letter to Abbot Kinney, will ac-
cept the Democratic nomination for the
same office if 1t is the wisdom of the silver
forces that he is the right man. The judges
letter, already published in The Herald,
has the right kind of a jingle. He says that
he is, for the success of the ticket firs.;
that the matter of his nomination is of Sec
ondary importance and that he is ready TO
retire whenever it will be for the best in
terests Of the party.
The herald., 1898-04-12

members of the Silver Republican club OF
this city. In the last campaign he did gooc
service for the silver cause.
The herald., 1898-04-12

Judge f. s. Torrance Of San Diego will
undoubtedly be candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination for justice Of the supreme
court. Judge Torrance was nominated
four years ago, defeating Judge Clark o.
this city. Judge Torrance. however. was
defeated at the election. Justices Henshaw "
and Temple receiving handsome ma1orities
over him.
The herald., 1898-04-12

Judge Van Dyke of this city should not be
overlooked in any summary of available
and possible nominees of the silver forces
for justice of the supreme court. We are
not authorized to say that Judge Van Dyke
is a candidate or that he would accept any
nomination. His name, however, has been
mentioned in silver circles in connection
with the nomination, and it is generally
understood that in any fusion which is al
most certain to be made the silver Repub-
licans will ask that the nomina alton of just
ice of the supreme court be given to them,
and this means that Judge Van Dyke will
be offered the nomiua alton.
Newspaper gossip is to the effect that
Mexican mines to take charge of railroad
politics In this state. William Herrir.
chief counsel of the railroad, has been
credited with the duties of political ma
npulator for the Southern Pacific, but it
would seem that the assistance of Col.
Dan is needed this year. The coming state
election is of vast Importance to the rail-
road. A full state ticket is to be elected
and the railroad is never asleep when Its
interests are at stake.
Does anybody know whether or not R.
J. Waters is a candidate for the Republic
an nomination of congressman from this
district? The Redlands Citrograph in its
issue Of April g. prints good looking pic
ture of Mr.. Waters and says when its
readers look at 1t they are looking at the
likeness of the next congressman from The
Sixth district. Jimmy McLachlan is re-
ported as saying that in a personal inter
view Mr.. Waters informed him that he
Waters) was not a candidate. What has
the C.trograph to say to this? The people
Of the Sixth would like to hear from the
Citrograph, or, better from Mr.. Waters.
Majah Donnel, Brigadier Slauson. General
Newberry and Captain Fred Wood are also
interested in having the matter settled.
The latest Democratic news on the Sixth
congressional situation is that e. H. Lam
me, of this city is being groomed for the
>Eace. Lamms is one Of the most active
The herald., 1898-04-12

1t Is generally conceded that of the two
justices of the supreme court to be nomi-
mated by the state Republican convention,
one of them will come from the south. and
Judge Clark of this city has been favorably
mentioned in Republican circles as the man
most likely to secure the nomination. Just
Why the name OF Judge Clark has been
singled out as the only man in Southern
California for the nomination Is difficult
to understand. From Democratic stand
point, 1t is immaterial whom our Repub.
lcan friends shall nominate, but so much
has been and Is being said about Judge
Clarks candidacy that a little criticism,
from a disinterested source may not be
entirely out of place.
Judge Clark has been upon the bench Of
the superior court of this county for some
eight or ten years. But so also have sew
eral other judges in this county and in
Southern California. Judge Clark's repu-
tation as a judge is good. but no one claims
for him monopoly of all the goodness In
this part of the state. Judge Clark has
proved himself to be man Of fine judicial
attachments, and to possess a well bal
anced judicial mind. but no lawyer will
say that there are not other Judges in this
county, and in the other counties In this
part Of the state. who also possess these
qualities.
The herald., 1898-04-12
POLITICAL NOTES
azEgERHEaEaEEHaEEEzEza

There seems to be more gossip just now
concerning the justices Of the supreme
court to succeed Justices Mcfarland and
Van Fleet than any other offices In the
state. Mcfarland and Van Fleet. upon
the authority Of the Oakland Tribune, are
candidates for denomination by their
party, and would probably be renominated
were II not for the fact that they are both
residents of the same place, sacramento.
1t is this last fact that is complicatng mat
ters. Sacramento. 1t Is said, would not
be justified in asking for two places upon
the supreme bench, and therefore either
Mcfarland or Van Fleet must retire. From
all accounts, neither Of these gentlemen
proposes to retire without fight. NC
Farland, says the Tribune, has hitherto set
cured his nominaticGs and elections
through the influence Of the Southern Pa
cific Railroad company. Since Van Fieet's
advent into state politics 1t has been ike
wise iusnuated that the railroad was re-
sponsible for his promotion and present
official position. The railroad would un-
doubtedly like to retain both OF these gen.
tlemen upon the supreme bench. but the
geography of the situation will not permit
of it. The railroad people are therefore
in a muddle Van Fleet is related to the
Crockers in some way, and up to the time
of the death of Colonel Crocker received.
without question. the full support Of the
railroad. Since the death Of Colonel
Crooker, Van Fleet has lost his hold upon
the affections of the great political power,
and Mcfarland has captured the winning
graces and winks of the octopus. So, US
matters now stand. II looks as II in fight
4 yya, hn fnr
mer, through the influences Of the rail-
road will secure the nominations, and Van
Fleet will be left out in the cold.
The herald., 1898-04-12

The latest Democratic news on the Sixth
congressional situation is that e. H. Lam
me, of this city is being groomed for the
Iace. Lamme is one Of the most active
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23

Communication Between ,1ils ard
the Outside World 0neo MOre -
tablished.

Washington, August q. The Ma
Mia cable was repaired and operated
by the signal corps OF the United
States army. The first iplimation
that the cable was again ii working
order was a dispatch received from
Lieut.. Col. Thompson. who tele-
graphed Gen. Greeley that he had re-
paired the cable with the materials
he had taken to Manila with Gen.
Merritt"s army. Two days after the
message from Col Thompson, mes
sage was received from the president
of the cable company announcing that
the Manila line was again in work
ing order.
The signal corps has sent with eve
~ detachment which it has ordered
to the front a complete outfit, SO that
when the army landed at any place 1t
could begin operations at once and
very soon place the government at
Washington in communication with
the officers in the field. Outfits were
carried to Santiago and also to Ponce
although the landing at the later
place was unexpected. Yet with the
materials at hand an improvised cable
was put in operation at Ponce until
supplies could be- obtained from st.
Thomas
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23

VIM Gpntinue 1lIele Preeoat Commands
v hlls ssryins - nItlltary Commissionsrs
Washington, August ~ Rear Adj
miral Sampson will retain command
of the North Atlantic fleet, notwith-
standing his service on the Cuban
military commission, and Rear Adj
miral Schley win continue in his
present naval command, although serv-
ing temporarily on the Porto Rican
commission. This statement was
made authoritatiye.y at the navy de-
partment to-day. The list of naval
assignments posted to-day contains
that of Admirals Sampson and Schley
to the Cuban and Porto Rican commits
sionsS respectively, but no reference
is maize to any change in the feet COM
mandS.
There was much interest about the
navy department to-day in connection
with an expected official visit from the
two rear admirais, who have been or
dered to report here. They had not
reported up to midday, and officials
were not sure Of the time of their
arrival While here they will receive
from the President their commits
siOnS as rear admiralS,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23
WANTS TO COME HOME.

The Register is in receipt of letter
from a private of Company f, First
West Virginia, stating that major
ity OF the enlisted men of the COM
mand wish to be mustered out and
Gene home, now that the war is over,
but that the officers discourage the
circulation of petitions to that effect,
and the men have been cautioned that
to do SO is mutiny and threatened
with cOurtmartial The writer says
the men would DE perfectly willing to
serve cut the period Of their enlist
ment if there was any fighting to be
done or chance for distinction
through active service, but that now
there is nothing but hard work at
drilling, in a bad climate, and with
poor accommodations, and the men
have had enough Of it.
The letter eacloses a clipping from
a Chattanooga paper, to the same eff
feet, signed by a Corporal of the
Third Volunteer Cavalry.
The West Virginia soldiers appeal
to the people of the State to create a
sentiment for the prompt discharge
Cf the mon
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23
JUSTICE COURT NEWS.

The case of Anthony Bozek against
his brother. continued from Monday,
before Squire Larue, on the charge of
assault and battery, was settled out of
court, the defendant paying the costs.
In the case of Theodore Seizhorst,
alias Richter, before Justice w. w.
Rogers, on complaint of John S. Coff-
land, yesterday afternoon, on the charge
of obtaining a horse and buggy under
false pretense, intending to convert the
same to bis own use, the defendant
was held for the grand jury. He gave
bond SeiZhorst got rig from Coff-
land, who keeps livery stable. with
the said intention of going to the coun-
t7y and bring in a lady to attend a
funeral, and afterwards tried TO sell
the outfit worth sits, for S.. He was
arrested while attempting to prove his
ownership.
Ed Crogan swore out warrant
against Mrs. Mary Letzkus, who keeps
a saloon at the corner Of Twentyfourth
and Market streets. before Squire
Squire Greer, to recover $3.50 due for
services The case was heard yester-
day and the Squire reserved his de-
cision until to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23
GEORGE EMBLEM ON TRIAL.

In the Criminal Court, yesterday,
Judge Hugus, the case of State V. Geo.
Emblem, charged with burglarizing the
Heiner residence, some months ago,
was put On trial before the following
jury Piatoff Zane, c. H. Berry, w. A.
Wilson, j. NJ Ephlin, c. w. List, Theo.
Burkmann, J. A. Woods, w. M Creigh-
ton, j. B. Crawford, John NJ. Dauer,
George NJ. Carroll and c. II. Collier.
Col. Arnett represents the defense
and Prosecuting Attorney Meyer and
Hon. B. d. Dovener the State.
Before the trial was commenced,
the prisoner, through his counsel, fl
ed an affidavit, alleging that ne could
not safely go to trial without the
presence CT DR.. George p Hedges,
who is absent in the army The
motion was overru,ed. The defeAse
then filed another paper, challenging
the jury as a whole, and demanding
the presence Of the entire panel. This
was also overruled, and the trial was
proceeded with
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23
A FOUR-DOLIAR BOARD BILL.

Caused the Arrest of Henry Halbert
Greyson, Formerly Prominent in
Braziliaa Affairs.
Special to the Register
Parkersburg, w. Va, August a.
Henry Halbert Greyson at one time
Major General of the Brazilian gov
eminent engineer corps, but now of
Philadelphia. was arrested at Grafton
by Parkersburg boarding house
keeper and brought back here and
jailed to-day, charged with attempt
ing to beat his board bill of four dol
lars. Greyson took suddenly i'll and
left for his home and was apprehend-
ed by G. ". Dye, his landlord, who
had the warrant served and he was
compelled to return. The unfortun-
ate man is now paralyzed and his
condition is alarming. By documents
on his person it was seen he was at
one time superintendent of the fam
Gus Iteuba diamond mines, the great
est in the world, having opened up the
mines.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-08-23
TIE SEAL CONTROVERSY.

The international conference to set
tie all questions at issue between the
United States and Canada will begin
its sessions at Quebec to-day. The
leading subjects for consideration will
be the revision of the agreement regu-
lating the killing OF seals in Boring
sea and the Northern Pacific ocean,
the period of the original agreement
drawing near it's end. The aim of the
United States government is to secure
the absolute prohibition of pelagic
sealing, and there is d fair prospect
of an arrangement Of that nature, at
lest for term of years, being effected.
On the eve of the conference the
Canadian pelagic sealers have put in
a remonstrance against the destruc-
ton of their industry, coupling with
it claim for damages in case the pro-
posed arrangement with the United
States is made They want the Cana
dian government to allow them 5000
per gross registered ton of shipping
now engaged in the industry and
henceforth to be unemployed, which
will make the bill amount to between
$727,00O and SS50,O0
OF course it is expected that Cana
da will endeavor to collect the bill
from the United States in the Quebec
settlement but whether that is done
or not does not concern the pelagic
sealers. They take the ground that
if the Canadian government signs
away their rights" it shoi recom-
pense them, whether it gets paid o.
not
The chances of the peiagic sealers
getting 5000 a ton from the Canadian
government are slight. and the idea
that the United States W., hand over
to Canada between $500 $50 and $500
geo to buy off the pelagic poachers is
simply absurd.