The record-union., 1898-05-28

existing conditions. 1t applies exclu-
sively to the advance publication of
military and naval plans and informa-
tion. In no sense does it contemplate
the censorship or control of press opin-
ions. It's sole purpose is to prevent
| the furnishing of important informa-
ton to the enemy, t the detriment of
our cause. The premature publication
of information which should have been
kept strictly secret has in several in
stances been of benefit to the enemy,
although the war is only one month old.
The necessity for placing some restric-
tions upon such publication is therefore
apparent.
A SILVER VIEW.
Sonora Democrat: Since the war
with Spain began the question of rails
ing money to carry on the war sue
cessfully has caused more or less dis
cussion among the members of Con-
gress. There is no doubt but what
plenty Of money will be forthcoming
whenever required. Quite a number of
our Republican gold bug members of
Congress are beginning to think silver
lis good enough money to pay war ex-
penses with. When their gold bags
opened, then they begin to cry out,
Leave our gold alone-pay off in sill
vert" Oh, you hypocrites.
ARRESTING CRIMINALS.
San Jose Mercury: The organiza-
tion by the peace officers of this county
for mutual information and aid in de-
tecting and 9rresting criminals is
based on the right principle, and
doubtless the association will be ex-
tended until it becomes a State body,
comprising local associations in all the
counties. Had a thorough State organ
iZation of that kind existed at the time
of the Dunham crime, the criminal
would have found much more difficulty
in eluding his pursuers, and the
chances are that he would not have
succeeded in getting away.
STOP THE CROAKERS.
Oakland Tribune: The present war
will effectually put a stop to the
croakings of those who have been
saying that the United States has no
need for an expensive navy. 1t is pal
pable that the few ships we have are
winning the fight for us, and as any
troubles we may have in future may
not always fall in such easy lines as
the present ones, it is well to be pre-
pared. We can always raise an army
at thirty days notice but it is entire
ly different with ships-it takes years
to build and equip them.
IT PAYS OUT GOLD.
Santa Barbara Press: The United
States Treasury is now paying out gold
over its counters in lieu of paper cur
I-o l..
on hand and more is constantly coming
in, in the course Of ordinary business.
This is an object lesson to the nations
of the world on the financial strength
and resources of the United States.
AN OBJECT LESSON
Visalia Delta: One cannot watch the
thousands Of volunteers drilling at the
Preside and analyze the scene present
ed to ones eyes without feeling an abid-
ing faith in the future of this republic
The men wearing the blue uniforms
there are animated by the same spirit
which has made warriors of Americans
in every trying hour In all directions
may be seen men drilling in squads,
companies battalions and regiments,
making their drill a business, and try
ing to acquire knowledge of the move
ments necessary to make them efficient
soldiers. Not one man is there by COM
pulsion. Every citizen who has donned
the habiliments of war has done so
because he believed it his duty to do so.
Men have left remunerative positions
to serve their country for small sum,
and many made great personal sacri
fees to join their companies. They de-
sire to prepare themselves in the Short
est possible time to answer to any call
for duty which may be made upon
them. Their earnestness is remarked
by all experienced soldiers who see
them, and old army men marvel at
their rapid improvement. Such men
cannot be beaten in war, and a country
that can thus call out the best that is
in man at such times is not to perish
ALWAYS SO.
Los Angeles Express: There is no
present significance in characterizing
Spain as a bankrupt nation. She has
been practically bankrupt for scores of
years. Now, however, she has reached
the point where she cannot borrow an
other peseta, where her mines and
other personal property are in pawn,
and where future revenues are
pledged Feeble, deerepit old Spain, it
is high time for her to grasp her staff
and start cover the hills to the poor
house"
GOOD FELLOWS.
Fresno Expesitor: Every small-fry
editor in the State thinks he could i'm
prove on the manner in which physical
| and mental examinations have resulted
among the officers Of the National
Guard. Too many good fellows" seem
to have been sent home and Unpopular
! fellows appointed in their stead. This
| is always the way at the beginning of a
war The unpopular appointee always
| becomes quite popular in the course of
years of campaigning. Good fellows do
not count for any more in the army
| than they do in private life.
ANOTHER vERMONTER.
Fresno Republican: Captain Clark,
who is in command of the Oregon, is
| also a Vermont man, and, strangely
enough. was born in the same city as
| Dewey-Montpelier After Dewey s
great feat at Manila no one will care
! how many Vermonters are in positions
| of responsibility. Clark was not in
line for the command of a first-class
/ battleship but his being given such an
| important appointment attests the con-
| fdence reposed in his ability by the
/ Government.
| PATRIOTISM AND PARTIZANISM.
! Ukiah Republican-Press President
| Mckinley set a grand example in ut
terly ignoring party politics in all the
/ preliminaries. He kept General Lee
as the representative of the Govern
ment at Havana He consulted as