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The times., 1898-04-18

AS soon as Congress acts and while the
President is waiting, as usual, the pres
sure which the Vatican has arranged for
through Archbishop Ireland. with the
concurrence of the American Administra-
ton, will be exercised upon the White
House. The friends of Spain and the
Spanish bondholders will not despair of a,
dishonorable peace even after Mr.. Nc
Kinley has been empowered and instruct
ed to proceed at once to war. They have
never failed yet to influence the course
Of events in his vicinity, and they mean
to die hard, If at all. Foreign interven-
tion or veto is the watchword in a GER
tain quarter Of the Capitol.
The times., 1898-04-18
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The times., 1898-04-18

The activity prevailing in English dock
yards and the movements of the fleet in
Chinese waters lack significance so long
as the governments policy remains under
cover. The English people. with their
practical instincts, must first know whom
they are to fight and what the battle is
to be about, before they will seriously
consider the chances of foreign war
What Is evident to all observers is the
fact that resistance to new methods of
stalking out spheres of influence and of
acquiring naval stations. railway conces-
sions and ports for coloniZing centers can
hardly be offered by a single-handed pro-
tectorate over an empire which is prac-
tically defenseess and is falling to pieces.
Whether such protectorate is now prac-
ticable is an open question. China, after
refusing an advantageous loan from the
British government in consequence of a
Russian veto, does not appear to be in
position to accept such a protectorate;
and certainly it could only be enforced
| against a combination of European pow
ers with Japan possibly arrayed against
| 1t in consequence of concessions in Korea
| and elsewhere.
The times., 1898-04-18

CFrom the New Orleans Times Democrat)
War is not an unmixed evil. 1t will compel
the manufacturers OF pure Havana cigars to
Label their product truthfully.
The times., 1898-04-18


OF the commercial conditions OF Cuba
the traveller had this to say:
1.-The slave trade of Cuba has long been
abolished. and the supply of labor in that
respect is not up to the demand. Coolies
have been introduced ana the plan has
worked we'll; but not crougn OF these
have been imported. and the carSoes are
Immediately taken when landed. What.
then. is to become of the great labor in
terests of the island? Do the planters
want slavery? Do they expect they can
retain it?
my answer to this is: Thy do not.
but they do want a compensation for
their slaves and a system of free labor
that will enable them to work their val
liable estates. Even now, as 1 write,
comes the news that the Spanish gov
ernment proposes a plan or gradual
emancipation reimbursing the planters
for all registered slaves. ana declaring
free without compensation all slaves not
so registered by a certain time. This. If
carried out, strikes at the root of the
matter, and the planters win be salts
fed. for many of them confessed TO me
that they knew the public sentiment OF
the world was against the institution
and that. after the experience of the
Southern states. they wanted the change
to take place now-Sradually-that they
may get into new systems OF labor and
vet not lose the enormous capital repre-
sented by the slave population
I'm connection with this subject the
question will be asked: Can foreign white
labor succeed there? 1t has as yet never
been tried. Some portions of the island
offer superior advantages 10 white labor.
as. for instance the magnificent climate
of the coffee hills on the eastern end of
the island where thousands and thOus-
ands of acres of the most fertile and
naturally prolific land can be had for a
song Then, again. cannot machinery be
introduced to take the place of manual
labor? Ii has been done in many in
stances successfully, as witness the
steam plow now in operation in many
parts of the island, also of the best SUI
gar mill machinery. And i think Nc
Cormicks invention of the reaper. ap-
piled to the cutting of the cane. will get
be made 10 answer in relieving the large
gangs of negroes from that laboriOus and
tedious work.
in the smaller towns. in the suburbs OF
larger ones, and generally upon all the
tobacco farms (vegas). and on all the
lesser farms, the work is done by native
white labor, the difference being in the
| system of labor which avoids the heats
| of MONDAY and takes the cool hours OF
| early morning and evening for work
| The island has some of the finest ports
| in the world: as. on the north coast, Ha-
! vana, Nuevitas, Mariel. Nipe. Matanzas.
| Bahia Honda and Cardenas; while on the
The times., 1898-04-18

The photographed Congress, which,
under the presidency of the Duke de
Broglie, is holding its sessions in Paris,
has come to the conclusion that the enor-
nous development of bicycling in France
has almost killed the taste for reading
the classical French authors such as
Lamartine, Hugo Musset, Chateaubriand.
etc. Consequently, at the suggestion of
Count BiZemont, seconded by Hector Ma
lot and Jules Claretie a one-cent BIZ
weekly magazine, luxuriously printed, has
been established, which shall reproduce
the works of standard French authors
The congress noted the fact that of books
which so far this year have attained the
highest sale Zola's Paris has sold 120.-
600 copies; Rostand's "Cyrano de Berge-
rae" 80 900; Paul and Victor Marguerite $
"Desastre," $4,000. and Daudet's 'Soutien
de Famille," 100000
The reopening of the Zola affair by the
o{x,u e,titc brn,1uht ipSt bi,, H., ,lo
The times., 1898-04-18

Though the Marquis of Salisbury well
deserved a rest, he is not out of touch
with diplomacy, but is kept constantly
informed of the progress of all the nego-
tiations and has succeeded in doing a bit
of diplomacy on his own account since
he left England. 1t Is asserted that the
premier has managed to advance ma
terially the West African negotiations
In fact, it is said that they have been
sufficiently advanced to give reason to
believe that satisfactory settlement will
be announced when parliament re-assem-
bles on Monday. On the re-assembling
of the House of Commons its first busi-
ness will be that of supply
The Marquis of Salisbury will return
to England on May ,, when, gossip as
serts, he will resign the lord warden
ship Of the cinque ports. and be sue
! ceeded as lord warden by Lord George
Hamilton, the secretary of state for In
dfa. Although the premier is better able
to walk about, returning Riviera travel
ers say he evidently does so with diff
Guilty, and only by leaning on his private
secretary. 1t is added that the marquis
stoops more than usual. and that his face
has not recovered the ruddy hue which
is habtual in his case when in good
health.
The times., 1898-04-18

south coast there are Cienfuegos. Trini-
dad. Santiago de Cuba. GuantOnam0 and
some few smaller ones. from all of which
are shipped the valuable products Of the
island-rum. sugar. molasses. coffee. to-
bacco. and many delicious fruits all OF
which constitute the sources of the great
wealth of the island.
The population OF the island Is about
l. 100 GO. Of which 10000 are whites. io0,-
O00 slaves, and 10000 free persons Of color:
which population. doubtless. would in
crease very fast by immigration were
there freedom Of government and religion,
together with inducements to labor.
As there are no manufactures of any
Importance in the island the natural
source of supply of dry goods. hardware.
machinery, furniture. carriages and such
agricultural products as are not cuiti-
waited there. is the United States OF
America BY last reports the exports OF
the island amounted 10 over 500 o.. 00G and
the imports TO over $50 00G. .O0G the Gus
toms being over S12, eco. The 70 al revs-
nue. OF the island for the year 1850 was $50
0O1. 090 from which are to be deducted the
expenses. amounting 20 nearly 81 .0o0.
leaving a nice little plum for the home
government. after paying all the expenses
OF an army actually useless. except IL Do
TO Quell rebellion"
The women of Cuba were not very well
OF, according to the review printed in
this magazine Of thirty years ago, which.
concerning them said:
'Women's relations in Cuba are very
peculiar; they are absolutely slaves TO
custom. They must never walk alOna-not
even attend church without a duenna-
and by no means see male visitors alone:
no, not even a lover is allowed that priv
ilege; and he, if ne is ever allowed such
liberty. must embrace his inamOrata
staring mamma in the face. or squeeze
the loved ones hand behind the back of
the chair And then. too. poor thingsi
they are rarely or never educated. and I
think / never saw a creole woman read
ing a book; yet what with their fine
eyes, graceful persons. small hands and
feet. and certain facility OF small talk.
they manage TO interest and caPtivate
the susceptible stranger
Their whole life is passed in listless
idleness, varied occasionally by a ball. a
stroll OF an evening at the .Retrstta.'
or. If able, an airing in the yOlante on the
Paseo. They begin their day by going to
early morning mass, after which they
pass the time lOlling in rocking chairs
and tanning themselves. relieving the mo-
notOny perhaps by a 'siesta, sucking an
orange, or slipping a 'refresco, when, the
afternoon (tarde) having arrived, they
are taken possession of by their maids.
their magnificent heads OF hair elabo-
rately 'coiffeured,' and, dOnning their
robes they are ready 10 ride upon the
Paseo. do a little shopping. or, when
darkness arrives. receive theil 'caballe-
ros' in the presence of the family. OF
possibly. if It is 'Retretta' (nighIl, go up
to the plaza to hear the music and saun-
ter around.
The times., 1898-04-18

There is now and then a Little Lord
Fauntleroy'' in real life. and Portugal
boasts one of the most charming. The
parents of this winsome youngster have
been prodigal in the matter of names,
for he is burdened with no fewer thap
fifteen, fairly putting to shame the old
Puritan sea captain who was christened
with scripture text. He is known to
the world, however, as Luiz Fillipe.
Duke of BraganZa--a big title for a ten
year-old to carry. But, then. he IS heiI
apparent to the Portuguese throne. and
the scions of royalty have to be put in
training early to learn to bear the weight
of their dignities with cue composure.
He was born in Lisbon, ana has never
| left his native country Though Queer
Amelia, his mother frequently visits
England and France, the youthful prince
| is considered far too precious to be
| risked on foreign soil. Don't imagine
| however, that the queen neglects her lit
| tie son; on the contrary, she idolizes him
| for which she may be pardoned-and
! devotes large portion of her time tc
| his education.
During her absence he and his brother
are carefully looked after by an aged
| French lady, who has long acted as gov
| erness for the princesse6 of the house OF
| Orleans. The father also devotes much
| of his leisure to the training of mis- sor
and heir. The king is extremely fond ot
| the saddle, and has already made the
| boy a clever horseman.
That a child of so tender an age
! should be made the subject of matrimo
NAL negotiations certainly seems strang,
| to Americans, but the question of mis-
marriage is already eagerly discussed BY
| the Portuguese diplomats. and much re
| Gret is expressed that ne is too young
to be considered as prospective husband
| of the Spanish Infanta, the princess o
the Austrias. The boy himself, however
! is probably more interested in a gymna
SUM which has been fitted up in the pal
| ace for his special benefit
The times., 1898-04-18

The reopening of the Zola affair by the
civil suits brought against him by the
officers who composed the Esterhazy
The times., 1898-04-18
ECHOES FROM ABROAD.

a member of Parliament says: War
between America and Spain is mainly
question of coal stipply There is no
cruiser in the Spanish navy which can
steam from the. Peninsula to New York
and back with her own supplies of coal.
The war will be one of short dura-
ton if the Spanish navy can be shut out
of British ports for coaling on any ef-
fective scale. The British government
can be depended upon to enforce neutral
ity obligations 20 this extent and to
shorten thereby the period of hostiHties."
Even the dullest Englishman under
stands that the foreign office has an op-
portunity for commanding American,
gratitude and good feeling, and at the
same time for strengthening England $
own position as a naval power. Moth
ing can be clearer than the fact that Eng
lands interest lies in the direction of
making it difficult for belIigerents 10 ob-
tain supplies of coal in neutral ports; for
with her own chain of coaling ssa-
tions encircling the globe, she is herself
independent in coal supply.
II 10 btlSNSu III u4JlDAitillC tiiIICS tl'siN
the United States Government would
have nothing to lose and much to gain by
announcing its willingness and desermina-
ton, in the event of war, not to employ
privateers, but to respect the declaration
of Paris. The communication of this
policy to the European powers would give
great satisfaction to the commercial
classes in England and the Continent.
and might enable the British government
to bring pressure TO bear upon Spain in
the direction of the protection of neutral
commerce Sir George Baden-Powell mas
taken the lead in a movement for the de-
fense of the maritime interests in case OF
war and is urging the British government
to proclaim privateers sailing under let
ters of marque to be pirates. and any in
reference by them with British com
merce as an act of war. Influential GI
plomatists consider that the State De-
! par ,ment could not do better than TO offer
to adopt The rules followed by other civil
lied powers respecting privateering and
a neutral flag, provided Spain would con-
Whether Spain would do this is doubu-
| ful, since her government is buying me-; =
chant steamers of the highest speed ana
| apparently preparing to introduce pri-
| watering operations on a large scale: but
| in the judgment of many well-informeG
| experts the State Department would COM
| mand European sympathy and co-opera-
! ton by proposals of this kind.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

HAgens big Uncle Tom Ca Din Co.,
Brass Band and orchestra company Of
% people will play at Lake Hall Tuesday
night, Nov. 18th. The above company
is the largest that ever visited our city.
They are going direct east and stop here
% break jump. The company comes
direct from San Francisco. Seats on sale
at Watkins. Free band concert Tuesday
night
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12
Death Of Mrs. McKessOn.

Mrs A. l.. McKesson died in Kingman
last Thursday of consumption Her fun
eral took place yesterday and was largely
attended by the people of Kngman and
friends and relatives Of deceased Judge
Blskrly conducted the funeral services
at the grave.
Mrs. NJ Kesson' had remarkable his.
tory. In 1857 while the Apaches, who
were then the scourge Of Arizona, we're
on the asrpaih detachment of scouts
headed by Ell. Peck, had fight with a
prowling band o. the redskins about ten
miles north Of Camp Verde. The Indians
were put to flight and on the battle f Id
Peck picked up a tquaw ptpoose The
little one WAS about two years Of age and
the kindly Pick gave one OF the scouts
five dollars to carry the baby to Camp
Verde. The scout rhat took The babe to
camp was A. F. Bants, now editor OF Pick
and DnlD, Prescott. The child was after
wards taken to Prescott where she was
adopted into the family OF w lies Arnold
Who gave her good English education
Mrs. Mckesson was bright woman and
was well liked by all who knew her
She leaves several children
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

The democrats OF Mohave county were
successful beyond the widest expectation
Of the most ssnguine at the election on
The 9Th. Every candidate on the ticket,
with one exception, was elected. This is
the first time 10 the history Of the county
that one party made sweep Of the Of
fees. Over one hundred straight demo
cratic votes were polled.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

The election Tuesday in Moha,e conu
ty passed off very quietly and light voc
was polled, sbour twenty five per cert
OF the registered voters remaining away
from the polls. The registra ion was al,
so light, several hundred men Who have
lived here for years not taking the trouble
to have their names enrolled on the reg
lister of voters
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

William Herndon, who is just in from
Temple Bar, gives a graphic description
Of the workings Of the big monitors on
the immense gravel deposits at that
place. He says that when the nozzles
are turned on the bank it sends the rock
and gravel flying into the air to great
height and great masses Of gravel go
rolling and grinding into the sluice boxes
with the flood.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

James Rosborongh and A. F. Harris
returned from Yuma Tuesday morning
last, having safely landed their four
prisoners in the pen. They report th At
George Blaine, who was sent from this
county in 1894 for murder, is anxious for
a pardon One side Of Blain's face is
badly sunken in which gives to him an
expression not pleasant 10 see
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

Charles N. Crttenton. of the Florence
Crittenton rescue league, has been hold
ing daily revival services in Kingman
this week. the singing OF Mrs. Moffatt
is one Of the features Of the meetings
No one should miss hearing her.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

The board of supervisors, when it
meets on the twenty. first Of this month,
will be asked to open all the allies 10
Kingman. Many allies have buildings
on them, the removal Of which will prove
hardship to the owners
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

James TSiggs has purchased Geort Q
NJ Bowers interest IN the Fashion liv-
cry stable and will hereafter conduct II
on mis- own account. Jim is hustler
and can fit you ont with spanking
team at a moments notice.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

Kingman's vote on precinct officers
was as follows: Justice Of the Peace
Thomas Baker, 1903; Anson Smith, SO d.;
Constable, G. L. Wilson, "a; By Sher.
man, 92, Frenchy Peters, 2l. The fight
Tor constable was the only interesting
feature OF the day.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

Greedy Clack left last Tuesday night
fJr visit TO his old home 10 Kansas.
Greely's going to Kansas is rather sus-
picious circumstance bride may ac-
company him when he returns to King.
man.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12
For Sale.

For Sale.
Nice home on South Front street,
Kingman; Eve rooms and bath. Full.
ly furnished; furniture almost new |;
eight lots 25x125 each. Windmill,
tower, tank and plenty of water
Price moderate; terms reasonable
for further information write or ap.
ply to F. l.. SMITH.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12
Arizona'S Legislature.
Arizona's legislature will stand po.
liticallY aa folloWa.

Arizona's legislature will stand po.
litically as follows:
COUNCIL.
Apache-Sol Barth, ID.
Coconlno-T. Bunch, D
Cochise-Charles G Warner. r.
Gla-G W. P. Hunt, d.
Grshan-George Oney, d.
Maricopa-A Goldberg, d
Mohave--J. NJ. Murphy, d.
,vsjo-Geo. A Wallf, d.
Pinal-Dr Wright, R
Pims-J. B Finley, ID.
Yavapai-M. G,Idwater, D.
YUMA. II. Carpenter, X.
Democrats 8
Republicans 3
ASSEMBLY.
Apache-W E. Plat, D.
Coconno-H. F Ashurst, d
Cochise-Mike Gray, d; Henry Etz,
D.; II. N Wood, r
Glla-J G. Evans, d.
Graham Williams, D; - Pace,
d.
Maricopa-Samuel Brown, r; W. s.
Scott, r; J. w. B-nham, R.; Charles
Petersen, d.
Mohsve--WIlliam linus, D.
NAvsjo-H s. PArr, ID.
Pinal-Jsmes Anthem, r; s. A. Bart.
leson, D.
Pima-George Pusch, r; F. A. Stew.
ems, r; Gus Hall, r; Alfred s. Donau,
X.
Yayapai-J J. Sanders, D; A. A
Moore, D; w, s. Adams, d.
Yuma-John Doan, r.
Republicans 10.
Democratic IA
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

The Rock Greek placers Of Wyoming
have recently been sold to the Atlantic
Placer Company, which has put in q
steam shovel and expects to move sew
eral thousand feet of gravel during the
fall.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

A grand ball will be given Thanksgiv.
ing night by the Knights Of Pythias. No
one without mask will be allowed on the
floor No exception will he made. No chill
dren under fourteen years of age allowed
on foor. This is by order of the com
mittee.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

Votice.
We room 10 the w. II. Taggart Mer.
Company's new refrigerator and
hereafter will be able to furnish you
with as nice and tender meats as be.
fore the fire. Call and see our beef.
You all know we have bad and sold
the best beef that was ever put over
q counter in Mohave county.
J. f. PHELAN.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

Steve Hinkle went out TO Wallspai
mountain Thurs lay last to lo,k at a
mine. His horse got away from him IN
the night and Steve hal to walk into
town yesterday. Steve is always equal
to the emergency.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

Late returns show the fusion ticket to
have pulled through by good majority
in Nebraska.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

Thanksgiving turkey will be handled
by Phelan and anyone who wishes to
have good Thanksgiving dinner should
send their orders in at once.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

Malcolm McLeI-tI, "n" H. well known
in Mohave county, arrived in Kingman
Monday last on his way to Signal. He
is looking for hrg dump Of tailings on
which to put mp cyanide plant.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

Harry F. Williams, the genial man
ager OF the Western Union office at this
place, has gone to San Francisco to be
treated for bad case of stomach trouble.
We hope he will he permanently relieved
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

William Heimrod, milman at the
White Hills mill, is visiting friends in
Kingman.
Mohave County miner., 1898-11-12

d. w. Rish-r will begin operations on
the American Flag mine, Wallapai noun
tain, some time next week The Ameri.
can Flag was one Of the biggest pro
ducers in Mohave county few years
ago.