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The herald., 1898-10-04
MYSTERY OF CAGES SPEECHES

The mystery of Mr.. Cages speech at San
Diego grows more perplexing as the days
pass. Immediately after the delivery Of
the address we called attention In these
columns to the striking fact that NJ H..
De Young and John d. Spreckefs published
absolutely different versions of the Grafton.
At the time 1t was surmised that the por-
tion printed by Mr.. De Young was regarded
as unfit for publication by Mr.. Spreckels,
and vice versa, but now 1t appears. II the
evidence of witnesses residing In San d.
ego may be trusted, that the speech at
tributed by Mr.. Spreckels to Gage was not
delivered by him on that occasion.
Now, the question arises, Who wrote the
speech that Mr.. Spreckels printed? Prob
ably the Southern Pacific literary bureau
might throw some light on this matter. 1t
Is not forgotten how the "caustic verbi-
age" of Mr.. Cages ridiculous opening
speech at Los Angeles gave the ringmas-
ters a cold chill. After that speech Gage
was retired under muzZle for season and
Gen. Barnes was selected as bear leader.
1t was said at the time that Judge Carpen-
ter, the versatile jurist, orator and states
man of the Southern Pacific law and polit-
ical department, would be employed to pre-
pare a set of harmless campaign speeches
for Mr.. Gage. We may not pretend to be
informed Of the secrets of the Southern
Pacific literary and political bureau, but
II may be remarked that the speech attrib-
uted by Mr.. Spreckels to Gage was almost
wholly a defense Of Mr.. Huntington s
latest funding bill. Nobody would be more
competent to write such defense than Mr..
Carpenter, but II the evidence Is to be trust
ed the grafton appears to have slipped a
cog between the bureau and San Diego.
The address, as printed by Mr.. Spreckels
filled a great many columns, and II 1t were
transmitted by telegraph must have cost
round sum in dollars. OF course, 1t would
be much simpler and cheaper to send a
messenger boy down to the literary bureau
and get the copy for nothing, relying on
Gage to deliver the right speech at the ap-
pointed time. These are only surmises
provoked by the circumstances OF this
mysterious affair. When people see two
Republican papers attributing absolutely
different speeches to their own candidate,
1t Is natural to inquire, Who is supplying
the literature? In future, when Mr..
Spreckels prints putative speech Of Gage.
1t might be we'll to have 1t authenticated
by an affidavit from the candidate, un-
less perhaps one by Mr.. Carpenter would
serve the purpose. We have no doubt that
Mr.. Gage will deliver the speech that Mr..
spreckels printed as soon as 1t reaches
him by mail or express. 1t would be un-
grateful in him to neglect his opportunity
to defend Mr.. HuntinEton's funding
scheme, and Mr.. Spreckels, would always
rather be prophet than a historian. even
II his attitude makes him look silly m the
meantime.-S. F. Examiner.
The herald., 1898-10-04
UNREDEEMED PLEDGES

The persistent claim that prosperity
Is here, as result of our benign Re-
publican administration, Is beginning
to bear legitimate fruit in the east. La
Dor is already asking for It's share Of
the proceeds. Securities are at a rela
lively high notch, fat dividends on COR
porate capital are declared, and the
trusts and syndicates are supposed to
be reaping harvests. But where does
the laborer come in? He patiently made
the best of the situation during the time
of pronounced business depression, and
if good times have really arrived he
naturally thinks his interests should be
considered.
Just here is where trouble is likely to
ensue, as indications already prove
There Is really no substantial ground
for the claim that there is any such
manifestation of prosperity as Repub-
lican politicians would have us believe
No doubt the outlook is frightening and
the signs of the times are propitious.
The herald., 1898-10-04

Like a coming circus, the bills are post
ed and the show has reached the adj
joining county. but at present we can en-
Joy only the anticipation Of II.
This false presentation Of the facts Is
causing turbulence in the east. Labor
ing men are accepting as truth the high
ly colored stories that are circulated.
with the object of strengthening the un-
|derpinning Of the Republican party.
Agitators for higher wages are natural
consequence Of this condition. and a
start has already been made that Is
likely to broaden into formidable pro-
portions.
We admit that as viewed from
good politics" standpoint the Repub-
licans have done a clever thing in thus
trumpeting aloud the return of prosperi-
ty 1t was necessary for them to make
some show of redeeming the promises
made in the presidential campaign two
years ago. They told the country then
told the laboring men, particularly
that prosperity would come upon the
COuhtly hhC q ti0dA WdNC IL NOSSbS WOui0
only elect the Republican presidential
ticket.
When redemption Of the bright prom
ises was demanded. at the beginning of
the present campaign be leaders Of the
party recognized theii precarious posi-
sition and Of course cast about for some
means Of solution. There was nothing
but soap-bubble remains to show for
the pledges made two years before. No
loophole Of escape was anywhere dis
cernible. But they were pressed for
fulfillment Of the pledges and they fully
realized, like the boys under the tree
in the thunderstorm. that something
must be done.
The determination. to face the issue
with the brazen claim that promised
prosperity had really arrived, that it
was actually Gin our midst" was ac
cepted as a dernier resort. For proof
that good times are here, look at the
earnings Of the railroads and the divi-
dends of the trusts.
AS political expedient this attitude Of
the Republican politicians may be ap-
proved, but its influence on business in
terests will necessarily prove harmful
In the present business outlook there is
enough promise of good times ahead to
cheer and encourage labor, but tangible
prosperity is not here yet. The trouble
lies in the fact that false impression
has been made as to the real industrial
situation. Whatever the future may
have in store, even the very near future,
misleading labor and precipitating agi-
tation that, to say the least, Is entirely
premature.
The herald., 1898-10-04
. A BIT OF THE SEAMY SIDE :
= eesesssssse . .

The sporting editors in Saturdays papers
reported technically the fight between Ben
Lewis and Bin Kelly at the Manhattan
club on Los Angeles street. but there were
some things that occurred that they did not
notice. The club is negro organization,
and three-fourths of the audience was OF
that race, Of both sexes. The one-fourth
was composed Of reporters, sporty boys.
Justice of the peace. capitalist and
some nondescripts OF no Importance, and
a pretty white girl, with a face devoid of
rouge or powder, with no scent of patch
ouli Though even patchouli would have
been gratefully shifted in that atmosphere).
She wore a shirt waist and a black skirt,
and a red golf hat. Her hair was la.
Merode and framed a face that was as
unmarked by sin as II ats possessor was
the star girl In Sunday school class
Opposite her. across the ring, was a
swarthy young negress, of whom probably
the less said the better. She wore a
white golf hat.
Kelly was a white boy, Lewis darkey.
The red hat girl watched the first round
with the same calm serenity that patri-
clan dame would view an opera. The
in encouraging the man of her own race.
The talk Of the men around and across the
ropes was fearfully finished in Its deprav-
ity, but the red hat girl never flushed at
the oaths and worse that assailed her little
coral ears, while the white hat girl could
not have blushed II she had felt like It,
but she had no such tendency, for she
Joined in the salty persifage with all the
resources Of her class.
The red hat girl-she was not over II
watched the fight with a dignified interest
and when tho white fighter smashed his
opponent in the nose and drew blood, her
eyes sparkled with satisfaction. while the
white hat girl Showed her chagrin.
But In the fourth round came the most
event of the evening to the
observer Of depraved human or:
The herald., 1898-10-04
RUSHING THE PANAMA CANAL

It will surprise most Americans to be
told that the Panama canal Is two-fifths
completed, and that the money Is as
sured to finish the work. 1t may also
surprise Jealous friends of the Nicara-
qua enterprise to be told the conclusion
reached by eminent authorities as to the
relative advantages and difficulties pre-
sented by the two routes.
The present Panama canal company,
which was formed soon after the bank
ruptcy Of the original one, is backed
by some of the strongest banking houses
in France, as we learn from a statement
sanctioned by the company's attorneys
in New York. 1t is said that $13,0O0, 900
is now in the company's treasury, and
that a large reserve fund is at hand
Before resuming work the new corpor-
alton sent three different commissions
to Panama to report upon the feasibil-
ity of the enterprise. All reports were
favorable. The last commission was
known as the International technical
committee, and was composed of the
most eminent engineers Of France, Eng
land, Germany and Russia, together
with Henry L. Abbott, retired officer
of the United States engineer corps.
After exhaustive examination, this
commission, like the others, made IA
finding is that the Panama canal is not
only practicable, but that 1.-The route is
to be preferred over the Nicaragua route
because it is shorter and the engineering
difficulties fewer
This statement about the advantages
Of the Panama route over the Nicaragua
one, does not, however tally with the ad-
mission that it will take eight years to
complete the remaining three-fifths of
the work. In fact New York civil en-
gineer, in the employ of the Panama
Railroad company, says fully ten years
will be required. 1t is worthy of notice.
too, that the estimate of funds required
is $100,00O,0O0, the same as the estimate
for the complete construction of the
Nicaragua canal.
There is, of course, nothing in this
showing that should cause any abate-
ment of interest in the American enter
prise. If the reports are reliable as to
the feasibility of the Nicaragua route,
the Stars and Stripes ought to be waving
over taffrails in the Nicaragua canal
years before our French friends can hope
to show the tri-color in their big ditch
at Panama.
The herald., 1898-10-04

hand, that citizens shall vote freely,
but a property qualification of $4,000 shall
be required for election to the upper
house of the legislature" Nothing is
said about such qualification in the
lower house.
We imagine, from this crude outgiving,
that the commission will practically
recommend an electoral system similar
to that in vogue under the republic.
Under that system senators, of whom
there are fifteen, must possess property
worth $4,000, else have an annual in
come Of at least $1,000. Representatives,
OF whom there are also fifteen, must have
property worth $1,000, or an annual in
come of 5000. The only requirement for
voting is that Voters must be Of full
age and able to speak, read and write
either Hawaiian or English" The edu-
qualification is intended to bar
out Chinese, Japanese and some other
This is the system adopt
which took effect in January. 1898.
The anomalous thing, of heavy prop
erty qualification for membership in the
legislature of United States territory,
is the innovation we have alluded to.
The principle of such ratification is un-
and pernicious. No matter
what the exigencies are In Hawaii. 1t
would be bad precedent to establish in
United States territory. No discrimina-
ton in favor of wealth is tolerable in
government.
The herald., 1898-10-04
They Scramble for It

II The Herald will work as hard for the
success Of the Democratic ticket (Which we
believe 1t Wild as II did two years ago for
the national ticket, there will be an over
whelming majority for Mcguire this fall
AS we have said before, The Herald wlelds
an influence in the rural districts and its
patrons can't wait patiently until 1t Is de-
livered; they are scrambling for 1t like
they do In the north for the Examiner
Bell Times. ST..
The herald., 1898-10-04

rather. feminine nature. for here the ne
gro fighter got the best Of the white youth.
the latter lost his head and 'roughed Il. !"
going SO far as to kick at his antagonist
There was a roar Of disgust at this from
the spectators; the white hat girl yelled
her contempt, and then the miracle hap
pened. That hardened little sinner. the
red hat girl. blushed. Her pretty face was
actually rosy with shame that probably
nothing else could evoke than this exhAbi-
tion of pusillanimity Of foul tactics on the
part Of the pugilist Of her own race.
This is not a very nice incident to chron-
icle, 1t is true, but as an example OF the
unvarying variability Of feminine possi-
bilities 1t may have some value
THE SPORT.
The herald., 1898-10-04
Spain's Only Strength

It Is only among the peasantry that the
Spanish virtues remain, and the intelu-
gence and leadership to make those virtues
a force remain nowhere. Spanish states
men are corrupt, purblind and weak, and
have been for three centuries- There wiK
be absolutely no hope for the country until
the more Intelligent Of the common people
begin to figure in the government-Minne-
apolts TimeA
The herald., 1898-10-04
NO PROPERTY QUALIFICATION

If the plan recommended by the Ha-
waiian commissioners is correctly re-
ported In the synopsis that comes from
San Francisco, it provides for a radical
innovation in American government
We allude to the property qualification
for members of the Legislature. 1t is
provided, according to the report at
The herald., 1898-10-04

1t is a notable feature Of the canvass
that extreme quietude has followed the
clatter with which Candidate Waters
started In his race for congress. Posi-
bly, somebody whispered to him that
still weters run deepv"
The herald., 1898-10-04
Guilty

"Some one has painted statue In the
grounds crimson" said the college presi-
dent. "Do you know who did it?"
"Well, guess might as we'll confess" :"
said the ringleader "since I was caught
red-handed. New York VIM
The herald., 1898-10-04

England has withstood with fairly
good grace the forcing Of all sorts Of
American products into her home mar
kets. 1t is not surprising. however,
that she groans in anguish now to see
an American Jockey carrying of the
laurels on the English turf.
The herald., 1898-10-04

Many eastern soldiers. who have re-
found a substitute for the cry "Remem-
Der the Maine." 1t is Remember Alger
and his incompetents."
The herald., 1898-10-04

1t is pleasing to know that the Amer
ican peace commission in Paris passed a
quiet Sunday, and that some Of them at
tended church. 1t is we'll to get into a
proper frame of mind for serious busi-
ness. An appropriate Bible lesson
would be some chapters telling how the
good Israelites were pestered by the
wicked Philistines. There Is a differ
ence between Philistine and Philippine,
but the similarity in name and disposi
tion would be powerfully suggestive.
The herald., 1898-10-04

At the big peace jubilee in Washing
ton, on Sunday. Brother Talmage prayed
May the lion give way to the lamb and
the vulture to the dove" No doubt
is is "a contamination most devoutly to
be wished" but at the present time the
lion and the vulture are inclined to give
way only to appetite.
The herald., 1898-10-04

In contiguous dispatches we got news
of a cyclone up at Stockton and Of tor
nado on the Atlantic coast. The terms
are misfits and should be reversed A
tornado is the local corkscrew storm that
pulls up trees and demolishes houses.
1t is rarely more than few hundred
yards wide. A cyclone Is anywhere
from five hundred to thousand miles
in diameter, a rotary storm, moving
slowly in It's general path, but some
times with frightful circular velocity.
The herald., 1898-10-04

General Skaters good judgment has
not forsaken him. He says: Il like
California and want to make it my
permanent home" His service limit
will soon be reached. and he Is doubtless
looking forward with satisfaction to a
happy evening Of soldiers lifetime in
the land Of glorious climate.
The herald., 1898-10-04
Quite Likely

Mrs. Bentuam-I wonder why Lots wife
looked back.
Benham-Possibly TO see II her dress
dragged.-New York-Vim.
The herald., 1898-10-04

The Republican, candidate for gov
ernor Is announced for addresses to dis
trict club meetings in San Francisco
during the present week. Anybody
who Is familiar with the composition Of
political district clubs in q largo city,
will understand that Mr.. Gage Is likely
to strike a responsive chord in his aud
fences.
The herald., 1898-10-04

The Nacional. a Madrid newspaper.
says "the retention of the Philippines
archipelago is yet another pitfall for
SPAIN" Several leading Spanish pa
pers now favor the abandonment of all
claim to the islands as the best thing for
Spain's future. A glimmer Of common
sense seems to be apparent tn the Span
iSh mind,
The herald., 1898-10-04

We have another sign Of Pacific coast
in the statement that the
The herald., 1898-10-04

Affairs look so ominous in Paris that
foreigners are reported to be taking
time by the forelock and getting out. 1t
will do no harm to force out Of the gay
capital few thousand rich drones who
are attracted by the rare opportunities
for licentiousness. A large number Of
Americans will probably conclude to
once more visit their native land.
The herald., 1898-10-04
LOS ANGELES HERAIDs TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 1 lses

Canadian Pacific railroad will establish
steamship line from Vancouver to
vladivostock. There has been talk Of
q Russian, line from the latter point to
San Francisco. The completion of the
trans-Siberian railway will open up a
vast business between the Pacific coast
and the railway terminus. and the Ca
nadians seem to be losing no time In
getting q start for their share
The herald., 1898-10-04

On what is apparently absolutely in
sufficient evidence a thirteen-year-old
boy has been committed for trial on the
charge Of numbering his playmate. The
least that the superior court and the
district attorneys ONCE can now do Is
to see that this legal farce Is ended with
the promptest dispatch. Our legal ma
chinery Is not founded to torture the
souls Of luckless children.
The herald., 1898-10-04

Today the agony Of Illinois will end.
DO far as the christening Of the battle
ship is concerned. Miss Nancy Letter.
sister Of famous brother, will break q
bottle over the battleship's bow, and the
liquid spilled thereby will not be water.
Thus will be made sad both the temper
ance people and the other kind, who have
a horror Of seeing good liquor wasted.
The herald., 1898-10-04

It Is explained. relative to the muster
ing out Of the Seventh regiment. that
leach Of the applications will be read by
General Miller, who will in writing sig
nifty his approval or oridisapprovaL" From
General Miller the applications are to
be passed on and up till they get to the
top. 1t begins to look as II the recep-
tion to the boys here in Los Angeles
might fit in with Thanksgiving day OBJ
servances.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-13
STOCKS DEMORALIzED.
BEARS MADE 4 SUCCESSFUL At
TACK ON ALL SHARES.
closely Held standard stocks SUIT
fcred with the Rest Of the List.
mink statement DiscournxinI.

Nov York. March 12-rhe professional
| traders were somewhat astcnished a; the Of
fccts they achieved In prices today. The
! bears Who attacked Mt the opening, had buy
ing orders at the prices to which they de-
sired to drive stocks The market showed IT.
self so weak WHOM these prizes were reached
that the buying or6ers were quickly with
dawn This covering movement accounted
Tor the sharp rally in the FIRST hour and there
were some recovercs at the close, Otherwise
there was nothing to relieve the UNMARRIED
dtllness throughout.
The closely held standard stocks suffered
with the purely speculative issues, ana IN
some cases more severely Lake Shore is an
o. ampie. II sold at 1S5--a decline of points
and closed with the bidding at only $50. st.
Paul suffered very acutely. probably o,' the
urccyering of MARGINS on recent speculative
buyins. and was of at one time A points,
Northwestern dropped "A aud Burlington 3
points The local traction stneks we're equal
IL veal. The number of prominent stocks
which showed losses OF between ind points
s very large.
The total sales in the two hours Of trad
irg- a2aa goo was we'll UP to the average OF
full day In the week, ana blocks OF several
thousand shares were finally recorded. Pnlt
o. these offerings were speculative holdings
dslcdfed by exhausted mnreirs. but ihnre
can lie no doubt that sales OF Investment hold,
ings. s;ich NV u:c not usually touched at all
by 81 euulative movement. are beginning %
absorb ar increasing proportion of the busi-
ness on the stock exchange.
There is no specific item Of the days news
that can he pointed At to account for the de:
n,oyalizsiion of the marker. 1t was caused
rather by the general CONVICTION that The re-
ports o. the Marie board of inquiry and
statement OF the further policy OF the govern
ment toward Cuba are imminent and the UNI
willingness OF operators TO carry open con-
tracts over Scnday.
The weekly bank statement shows that the
geld imports for the week Lave rot beet sut-
ficient to Offset the continued Withdrawals TO
tho int rior, so that the casl holdings show
a net Increase OF s7S6,709. But, as the heavy
drawing down OF deposits has reduced the Is
per cent requirement by S2,G3i.625. tho surplus
reserve is reduced by 81 1875.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-13

shipments 800; steady. Seiioc higher. fair -
dressed beef and butcher steers i.00JS. 10. bulk
bulk 005i4 .sO stockers unt feeders .25fl4 ~.
bulk 3, 30, COWS and heifers i,,5tfi %,
bnii OF cows 2.7SGa,5o; TeAns and Indian
sIeets a.s5ni,do, bulk S7Sdfi.a5; COWS and
hcitcrs s.ooMS.25. Hogs Receipts 3ip0. ship
nciits none; casier. workers. 4, U0QiS, S0 pack
ors s7sets sos; butchers 3.9oulcc. Sheep RE-
ccipts 800 shipments noliu. steady; native
muttons i,0otii,50; lambs 5,0oata 90.
kansas city, March -Rcceipts
500, slow, quotations ON export steers about
iuc lover than a week ago, onset by an ad
vance on medium weight dressed beef cattlo
o.ntr cattle closed strong fur the week ca
CUP. common stockers which are 25fl30c lower.
Hogs Receipts 500: active and steady; bulk
OF sales 3,s0@3.90: .hcavies and packers $3.50
1896. medium S75ai3.,p: ights ) ,6sdiS. so, pigs
i003. Is. Sheep Receipts tofRciai) TOO.
closed Toe higher for the Week. With lambs
about stcady and In active driuand
Chicago, March l2.--Thcre was tho usual
Saturday lack OF supplies Ia the cattle pens
and the market in consequence was largely
II natural ore, The few cat,iu offered we're
sold at prices unchanged from yesterday
Prices OF hogs were practically the same
ms yesterday. the supply being very light The
extreme range was s70ui.ip. the Bulk az tho
sales being 3.S5dtI.10. Only no sheep were
received; prices were steady AT 3,o06li.7G for
sheep i5olp5.o0 for yeatl!nes aud i.25Nr.5G
for lambs Roceip.s-Cattle. 200 hogs. $1,000;
sheep 800.