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The herald., 1898-04-13
INDIGESTION HAS AN INNING

still be KIM,
And exc out our performance with your
mind"
The issue still hangs upon a single
thread, a single word: independence"
Intervention is certain. Independence
still trembles I'M the balance. Democrats
and Populists, overshadowed by Re-
publican majority In the house, and
lacking few votes of control in the
senate, constitute the only cohesive ele-
ment in congress pledged to carry out
the will OF the American people.
The Republicans spent all of yester-
day, and much of last night, In abortive
efforts to- get together upon the language
of declaration. Republican steering
committees labored increasingly to har-
monize all the elements of the party upon
q policy agreeable to the executive.
All are agreed upon armed interven-
tion. The line of cleavage is the recognl-
tion of the provisional Cuban govern
ment. Upon this Republicans divide.
The administration objects to recogni-
tion, and seeks authority to use the
army and navy to drive out the Span
iards, without reference to the existing
Cuban government. Many who oppose
this plan are not disposed to break from
their party until it is determined be-
yond a doubt that harmonious action
is impossible. Others who favor it ques-
tion the authority of congress to dele
gate its prerogative to the president
No action is possible until the Repub-
licans agree, or determine to disagree
At yesterdays session of congress ad-
ditional resolutions, covering every
phase of the question were offered in both
houses, and all went over, under the
rules.
The day closed in indecision. The
morning opens in indecision.
General Miles is urging upon the sec
retary OF war the importance of con-
centrating troops on the border at once
The order for it is not forthcoming.
The secretary of the navy declares that
commanders.
The Cuban junta confirms the report
that Gomez and Garcia are placing their
forces in position to easily cooperate
with federal troops.
General Lee arrived at the capital yes
terday, and is said to have communi-
Gated important information to the house
and senate committees on foreign rela-
tiors-in fOrma tion which is eynected +o
have an influence upon the reports to be
made to congress.
The president, should his plan for in
tervention onlyprevail. will send an ulti-
matum to Spain, demanding the with
drawal of her army and navy from
The herald., 1898-04-13

In the larger cities, more particularly
when the voters are looking about fol
a means Of expressing their approval OF
disapproval regarding national matters
they are apt to find municipal election
very handy.
The present state Of affairs shows the
Democratic party in congress to be pat
riotic and unseifish, while the Repub-
licans are unpatriotic and shortsighted.
The Democrats want Cuba freed and
reparation made for the Maine, even
though a Republican administration
must undertake the mission, and al
though the Republican party would claim
the credit. The Republicans, on the
other hand. opening one ear to the mon
eyed demand for peace at any price,
and shutting out from the other the
appeal in behalf of humanity; closing it's
eyes to the CHASTITY spectacle of the
trail Of their uncertain leader.
Every day that the Republicans In
congress waste in trying to avoid patri-
otic action, or In seeking for a means
of letting the president down easy
makes capital for the Democratic party
without the slightest effort on the part
of the latter. 1t is a clear gift from Mr.
Mckinley and his followers. Neverthe-
less. the Democrats would greatly prefer
to stand shoulder to shoulder with their
opponents. forgetting mutually all
thought of political greed or gain. Joined
together in the righteous demands that
lie close to the soul of every lover of
liberty and justice-for the freedom Of
Cuba and reparation for the Maine!
The herald., 1898-04-13
Cuba and Cuban waters. This means

Cuba and Cuban waters. This means
more diplomacy-more delay.
In the meantime the greatest activity
characterizes the peninsular govern
ment. An expert declares that within
three weeks Spain will be in her best
possible condition"
Herr Won Buelow, German foreign
minister, believes there will be no war
that Spain will yield at the last moment.
On the other hand the Spaniards, from
the ministry down. fiatter themselves
that the grant of an armistice insures
peace and a continuance of Spanish
sovereignty.
Clara Barton explains why Red Cross
work on the island has been suspended,
why the relief Of the starving must wait
upon the declaration Of hostilities.
Madrid newspapers are firm and un-
yielding. No signs Of weakness are Wis
ible in the peninsula.
Such is the situation. 1t is well cal
culated to confound the best guessers.
The herald., 1898-04-13

If there is no marrying In heaven. Il
isn't because the women angels are too
good for it..
Lots of women will act as mean as dirt to
their husbands when they're too tender
hearted to kill chicken.
A man can always get reputation for
being CLEVER by making other peopis
think he thinks they are.
Anyway, when man wants to look at
himself he doesn't go up to a jewelers. win
dow and pretend that he is setting his
watch.
No man could have any respect for peo.
pies modesty II he could remember when
ell the neighbors were invited in to see him
take his first bath.
A womans sense Of humor consists in
snickering when her husband has got up
and dressed under the impression that IL
is an hour later than 1t is.-New York
Press.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Too Much of a Stale Fiction

Let us be done, once and forever, with
the stale fiction of Spain's honor being in
volved in the preservation of her territorial
integrity. 1t has been said-her public men
still say-she cannot relinquish Cuba with
out compromising her honor. Was her
honor, then, compromised when she relin-
quished Mexico? And Guatemala? And
ten or dozen colonies in South America?
And when she re-ceded Louisiana 10
France? And when she ransomed Cuba by
giving up Florida? And when, after re-
gaining Florida, she once more and finally
relinquished it for cash under fear of mill
tary compulsion?-New York Tribune.
The herald., 1898-04-13
THE POLITICAL EFFECT

1t is significant fact that the recen #
magnificent Democratic victory in the
Chicago municipal election is attributed
in no small degree to the weak and vac
illating policy of the president in the
Spanish controversy. 1t is all very well TO
say that national politics cuts no figure
in municipal elections. That rule holds
true for the most part of small cities,
especially in "off" political years; but
The herald., 1898-04-13
OUR BATTLESHIPS

The Herald has secured stock Of
very fine half-tone illustrations Of
eight Of the principal battleships Of
the United States navy, including the
Maine, which will be given to any
subscriber of The Herald paying one
month in advance. Pay now. Get
q set of the pictures now. They may
be all gone next week.
The herald., 1898-04-13

The twenty-second session of the Cal
ifornia State Fruit Growers association
has been in progress in this city during
the past two days. The attendance has
been fair and lively degree of interest
was manifested despite the fact that the
Spanish controversy is occupying the
attention of the public mind to the ex-
clusion of almost everything else. 1t
was pointed out that the building of the
Nicaragua canal would have powerful
effect on the market for California fruits,
and resolution was adopted urging con-
gress to further such legislation as
should secure the construction of the
canal. This enterprise will undoubtedly
be given large share of attention, for
various reasons, when the present crisis
is over.
The herald., 1898-04-13
A Sad Spectacle

The spectacle of John Sherman holding
forth to newspaper correspondents upon
questions of state would be ludicrous if it
were not pitiful. For a long time he was ST.
lent. The great events that were trans
piring aroused no interest in a mind that
tury ago. when John Sherman was young.
active and vigorous. He lived in the past.
OF late, however, enterprising but inconsid
crate interviewers have inspired the old
man with the idea that he is really figure
in the existing crisis.-Chicago Chronicle.
The herald., 1898-04-13
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Judge Hutton's Candidacy

Judge A. W. Hutton Of Los Angeles has
signifled his willingness to permit his name
TO be used by the Democrats. Populists and
Silver Republicans as a candidate for just
ice of the supreme, court at the coming
election. Two Justices are to be elected.
There Is no man in California better
equipped for that high position than Judge
Hutton. A thorough lawyer, a calm, judi
cial mind, as shown by his experience on
the bench in the county. and an upright
man. He has large circle Of friends out
side his own party who will vote for him
with pleasure. His nomination fs equiva-
lent to an election.-Pomona Beacon.
The herald., 1898-04-13
President to Be Pitied

The developments of the last few weeks
have shown that the overwhelming major
ity in the Republican party is still Ameri-
can, is still patriotic, and meets the full
measure of American citizenship. But the
men who have a mortgage upon the leaders
vested with authority to act are cold, cal
culating, unpatriotic. Suffering does not
appeal to them. Their ears are deaf to the
calls of humanity. Conditions have placed
the president of the United States in their
power. He is to be pitied.-Kansas City
Times.
The herald., 1898-04-13
The Strain of War Already On

There is no advocate Of peace, no matter
how abject or sodden in pursuit of dollars
to pile upon dollars, who will say that the
existing state of affairs can be called peace.
The strain of warlike conditions is upon
our government our commerce, our busi-
ness and social life, and war, If necessary to
enforce our claims, is preferable to further
indefinite tension.-St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat
The herald., 1898-04-13

The president in his message and Gros-
venor in his speech in the house, refer
to the unwisdom of declaring the indie
pendence of the Cuban government, as
il there were half dozen governments
contending for authority on the island
and as if there existed a doubt as to
which is de jure and which de facto
Strangely enough, there has never ex-
listed the pretense of a government other
than the one that Quesada has shown
10 exist there, respected by Cubans, and
even recognized in a way by the Span
iards. We say strangely enough" for
the reason that few Spanish-American
communities have ever been known to
be satisfied with single government
They are ever engaged in the business
of setting up new governments, more to
their liking. The Cubans constitute,
therefore, the exception that makes the
rule.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Easy to Make Money! Ely

The friends of Congressman Evans point
with pride to the fact that while presiding
over a night session of the house Of repre-
sentatives, that body broke all records and
passed 81 private pension bills in few
minutes. This shows that 1t takes about
one minute to pass pension bill, but fails
to show that 1t will take many weary
years for the taxpayers to pay the cost
hereof.-Louisville Post.
The herald., 1898-04-13
How Did It HappenP

The Madrid correspondent of the Lon
don Mail telegraphs that it is curious that
the fact that President Mckinley would
delay his message until Monday was
known in Madrid last Monday. 1t seems
that many tohers besides the people OF
Madrid knew all about it long before 1t
was known in congress-notably the mou-
ey-sharks Of Lombard street. London
Sacramento Bee, April 8.
The herald., 1898-04-13
A Wholesome Reaction

The Episcopal church. In requiring its
clergymen to admonish the people from
time to time against clandes tine marriage.
will be doing public service. and although
the new canon prohibiting marriage of
divorced people under any circumstances
may be going too far and may be imprac-
t.cable. 1t nevertheless denotes a whole
some reaction against loose marriage laws.
Oakland Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Saaiua Is Relieving

"No: don't believe there Is an old maid
in the world who has lost all hope of mar
riage."
We've got one on our street. She says
she'll never marry"
do you believe her?'
II believed her as soon as saw her.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The herald., 1898-04-13

The government is said to have secured
an option upon sufficient beef, on the
foot. to supply an army of one hundred
thousand men for twelve months. The
only class Of people who will beef about
this are the would-be army contractors.
The herald., 1898-04-13
That Chicago Joint TELEGRAM

AS 100000 Cubans have patiently starved
and 1862 Americans have been murdered, we
must be patient, too. and listen to such
sweet patriots as Armour G Co. land fifty
other" equally humane persons, who tele-
graph from Chicago instructions to the
representatives of Illinois in congress.-St.
Louis Post-Dispatch.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Overworked

II think shall have to discharge my
Office boy
whats the matter with h:m?
"All there is for him to do at the office
is to tear off the sheets once month from
the various calendars hanging on the wall,
and when he tore them of on the first day
of March he kicked because February was
such a short month."-Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1898-04-13

First-class approvals of the presidents
message are wanted by the administra-
ton literary bureau. Liberal prices will
be paid for genuine, blown-in- the bottle
endorsements, free from pie-counter
taint. All communications should be
sent to Mark Hanna, White House, up
stairs. p. SAIL payments in gold.
The herald., 1898-04-13

favorable to the. presidents message.
Some Of these were qualified. none
earnest or enthusiastic. They were cred-
tied to Senators Elkins, Allison, Hale and
Cullom. and to Representatives Hender-
son, Dolliver. Hull and Cannon. A num-
Der declined to express an opinion. since.
as they themselves put 1t. there was
nothing good to say" The dispatches
noted the fact that but a single sentence
in the message of eight thousand words
ELECTED a cheer-that one being Cuba
must be free"
The herald., 1898-04-13
Maybe Clipperton Would Help

The telegraph has told the public good
deal about Hawaiian sympathy with the
United States and the aid that the island
government intended to render Uncle Sam
in case of war with Spain. The latest pa
pers from Honolulu are entirely silent on
the subject. This indicates a premature
ness on the part Of press correspondence
not entirely in harmony with the facts IN
the case.-Sau Jose Mercury.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Nothing in It

The gentlemen who have for years been
nursing schemes to drop explosives on an
enemy from balloons have not neglected
the present opportunity to hurry to the
front.-Washington Star.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Why Notp

The man who buries us when dead
Is called, though why no one has said,
An undertaken.
In future days, in language bald,
He who cremates US will be called
An undertaken.
-Up-to-Date.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Fame

Fame is bee.
1t has song
1t has a sting
All, too, 1t has wing.
Emily Dickinson in the Independent.
The herald., 1898-04-13
What Does This MeauP

Barrie is not in 1t with some OF our au-
thors Of melodrama. a good many Of which
bear the earmarks Of spontaneity and
rush. by the way.-Sacramento Record
Union.
The herald., 1898-04-13

starvation Of the Cuban reconcentradoS
on the ground that Sherman devastated
the Shenandoah valley. Stoneman a part
of North Carolina and Sherman the region
through which he marched northward
from Savannah.-Stockton Mail.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Deliberate

Flo (proudly)-Our minister doesn't jump
at conclusions.
Jack (sadly)-I should say he doesn't.
never knew him to reach conclusion Ia
less than an nhour.-Phladelphia Call
The herald., 1898-04-13

Germany has wisely decided to con-
tinue doing business with the United
States. Her manufacturers have con-
cluded that their relations with consum-
ers on this side are not likely to be i'm
proved by explosions of sympathy for
Spain, and that notifications i'm the
American tariff are not likely to be ex-
pedited by show oa unfriendliness for
the Yankees.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Also Strength and Safety

Sigsbee, Sicard, Sampson, Schley-all
these names commence with the same let
ter. 1t Is the letter, by the way, that be-
gins the word success.-Philadelphia Bull
letin.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Interested to Know

First Senator-That is quite a lengthy
interview Of yours in this evenings paper.
Second Senator-Is that so? What dia
say?'-Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-04-13
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(Ths Herald under this heading prints
communications. but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brsvity - far - q consistent with the
proper expression Of their viewal
The herald., 1898-04-13

We are inclined to the opinion that
General Woodford has been pretty ex-
pensive luxury. At least the sum of his
achievements has been a net gain to
Spain. He has succeeded in postponing
the inevitable, but that can hardly be
considered as in the interest of either
speedy or economical solution Of the
problem.
The herald., 1898-04-13

In the event of division in congress
side or the other is likely to resort to
upon the question of federal policy, one
filibustering. This is as likely to be pur-
sued by the Republicans as by tha oppo-
sition, since it win cause further delay
and thus comport with the presidential
desire. During the debate on recon-
struction, Representative Walling, Dem
ocrat Of Ohio, declared that when
fraud is law. filibustering is patriotism" !"
Employed to defeat the will Of the nation
at this time, that Cuba shall be free.
1t will be anything but that.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Fight to a Finish

With the Austrian reichsrath in session.
that country will have quite as much war
on its hands as 1t can well take care Of
Kennebec Journal.
The herald., 1898-04-13
TARIFF LEADS TO TRUSTS

The San Jose Mercury, with pro-
nounced cacchinatory symptoms, thus
refers to an article in Gunton's maga-
zine, as an illustration of the benefits
that the tariff system has conferred
upon this country:
And now, remarks Guntons Maga-
zine, there is talk of tin plate trust, to
include more than half of the 300 mills
in the country, and probably as many
more as are willing to go in. A few
years ago the New York Post pro-
claimed with untirirg zeal and regular
ity that there was no tin plate industry,
nor even bona fide mill anywhere in
the country. The trust will be great
relief to the Post. 1t has had to remain
silent on the tin plate subject for sew
eral years, waiting until something ap-
peared in connection with it that
could be denounced. At last the oppor-
tuuity seems TO have arrived.
Both the San Jose Mercury and Gun.
toms magazine ignore the most inn
portant development Of the tariff on tin
plate, which is that, like the tariff on
great many other staples, it has op-
Grated for the benefit of trusts and
monopolies rather than to help the
masses of the people. The latter have
been robbed of even the temporary ap-
parent benefits Of the tariff system;
they have been made catspaws to pull
the chestnuts of the trusts out Of the
fire.
The establishment of the present in
quitous tariff law has given a wonderful
impulse to the formation of trusts They
are Fastening to secure an impregnable
position before an indignant and be-
fooled people go to the polls and demand
the repeal of Dingleyism.
The herald., 1898-04-13
While Others TaIk- ov.v A.,

Senator Quay does not care who makes
the speeches 30 long as he can controi ths
primaries. NewA
The herald., 1898-04-13
In Any Language
Reflections Of a Bachelor

We can whip Spain in any language she
may select.-Colton Chronicle.
The herald., 1898-04-13
A Question of the pay

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald:
Is it proper to call ram She in naval
parlance? MARINE.
The herald., 1898-04-13
Whisker Issue in Pasadena

Whiskers vs.. No Whiskers seems to b
the issue over the councilmen. Every nom
partisan candidate has whiekers, while the
Republicans are Neutrality-suspicious.
derla News
The herald., 1898-04-13

The presidents message was less
likely to produce riots in Madrid than in
Washington.
The herald., 1898-04-13

In twenty-seven columns of tele-
graphic dispatches, in our last issue, We
have been able to extract eight opinions
The herald., 1898-04-13
An Infamous Parallel

The San Francisco Post has gone tempo
rArily daft. It actually defends Wey1er'E]
The herald., 1898-04-13
A Cold Term Of Endearment

The term grass widow will soon be
superseded by the newer ''Klondike sweet
heart."-New York Press.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-07-01
PERSONALS.

Collector Il. G. Duncan returned to
the city yesterday.
Mr.. r. A. Sharpe, of Greensboro, spent
yesterday in the city.
Solicitor j. t. Spainhour, of Lenor
spent yesterday in the city.
Miss Eta WILKINSON, of Tarboro, is
visiting Miss Ethel Stronach.
DIR. w. w. Staley, of Elon College, ar
rived in the city yesterday afternoon.
Mr. Il. +. Keith, merchant, editor and
politician, of Wilmington, was in the
city yesterday.
Judge Henry G. Turner, Of Georgia
is visiting his brother DIR. V. f. Turner
on North Person street
Mr.. #. b. Arendell, of the News and
Observer staff, has gone to Chase City,
Va, to spend a few days.
Miss Annie r.. Scarboro, of Mufrees-
boro, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. III. l..
Watson on East Jones street.
General A. D. Cowles, was dowl
stairs in the Marlborough hotel office yes
terday afternoon on crutches.
j. Nj. Mewborne, superintendent OF
the penitentiary, left yesterday for 4
tour of inspection to the Halifax farms
Mr.. O. ii. Dockery, Jr., who has been
absent from the city on sick leave, has
returned, restored TO health and has re-
sumed work in the revenue office.
Rev. r. III. Whitaker who has beer
sick for the last ten days with inter
mittent fever, is much better. being bic
to leave his bed yesterday. He hopes Il
be out in a few days.
MSS Anna G. Gales. the daughter OF
Rev. w. II. Gales, who is the guest %
Mrs. w. Turner on Church street. Will
her mother will leave next Monday fo
Reidsville. Miss Gales is n charmin:
and beautiful young lady. She is study
ing at Holins Institute in Virginia AN
last year was the valedictorian in thu
college. During her stay i'll Asheville
which has extended over a number o
weeks, Miss Gales has won many friend
by her attractiveness, and many will re
greet her departure from the city. Sh
is gifted instrumentalist. and sing
with excellent effect-Asheyille Citizen.
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