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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1898-04-07

Our popuIlst brethren made a great
mistake when they seceeded from US.
They are utterly unable to right their
own wrongs, and have. by their secession
from US, retarded US In our efforts to re.
dress the grievances of which they so
Justly complain. They should come back
to US as quickly as possible and help US
to fight the battle of the common people
under the old flag-the flag of the dem.
ocratic party-after all, the only peoples
party that ever has or ever will exist as a
national party in this republic. Let the
democrats, therefore, by liberal policy.
invite them back into the house of their
fathers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
Congress VIII Not be Con
trolled by Mckinley and
Reed.
IF Mckinley Doesn't Act Promptly
the House Will Take the Reins
in It's Hands.

Washington, March 29.-The re-
vol: 10 the horae against further delay
Of action Oh the Cuban Issue cnlmj-
mated today in conference of Repub-
lican members whose ideas are 10 ac-
cordancs with positive early course
About 50 representatives attended.
representing all sections. Representa-
tive Hopkins of Illinois. mem Der Of
the ways snd means committee. pre-
sided Representative joy of Missouri
vas secretary. The meeting was called
70 take steps to secure immediate 10
tervention 10 some form and the recog-
silion Of Cuban independence [: vas
the 6rss ds6oite skeps following dis
OMISSIONS in the cloak rooms and lob
bies since the Presidents massage was
saOmis.ed yesterday. by many mem
bers who favor immediate and aggres-
i've action. Up to this afternoon the
eent;mepe was half concealed, but
strong feeliog against voting money
for Caban relief unless accompanied
by action to stop the war. The meet
lag to-day was called with view to
accomplishing TIE unqualified removal
of the Spanish troops from Cnba acd
the prompt armed Intervention IL tee
affairs Of that island.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
Her Tale Of Woe.
The Queen OF Spain Appeals
TO Several SovereIgns.

London. March 31-The Vienna
correspondent Of the Standard Gays /:
The Qasen regent of Spain, I learn,
wrote personally last week to Emperor
Francies Joseph and oshe. eoverelgos.
including Emperor Nicholas. request
Jog not precisely Intervention. bat the
exercise of such Influence q. Washing
ton as might cou6ocesto a peaceful set
slemeat. without injury to Spain's dig
nifty and vital interests
81 am 10 q Difficult. position, - she
wrote. ''havieg to act as tie guardian
of The dynasty, which mast aot ex
pose to ary danger, and ct tie same
tine as the defender of the rights
honor and interests OF Spain To sur.
reader Cuba IN any form would uoqaes-
tiocab'y iDjcre the dyaasty uooer
which If occurred whereas TO fight for
it would keep those interests intact, TO-
gssher with my country's honor But
tie Disadvantages Spaiu would have to
fight cnder are obvious; and peaceful
solution would bes: serve every pur-
pose"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
TRIBUTE TO
NAT0R EARLE.
Senators McLaurin and Till
man Pronounce High Eu.
logy OF the Distinguish
ed Caroliuian.

Washington. March 90 The Sem
ate paused to day. in the midst of
whirlwind of war talk, to pay tribute
to- the memory of the late Senator
Earle, of South Carolina. Consider.
ing his ehort term of service in the
Senate be was greatly beloved by his
associates, and the eulogies passed
upon him to-day by leading Senators
were of an unusually nigh order.
Senator McLaurin, the successor of
Judge Earle, was appropriately
chosen to open the debate. 1t is sci.
dom that the Senate has listened to a
more beautiful and fttiag testimonial
to departed Senator than that which
the junior Senator from South Caro-
lima paid Judge Earle. Senator Nc
Laurln's personal and political friend.
ship for the dead Senator enabled
him to judge the deceased at short
range, and in the opening speech he
sounded the keynote for nearly all the
remarks which followed.
Senators Chandler of New Hamp-
shire, Clay Of Georgia, Spooner of
Wisconsin, Chiffon of Texas, Cannon
Of Utah. Kenney of Delaware and
McEnery of Louisiana addressed the
Senate in the order named.
Senator Tillmau closed the p1o-
ceediDgs with plain, straightfor-
ward story of the political career of
Judge Earle Senator Tillman de-
parted somewhat from the usual eu-
logistic course and directed his re-
-arks almost exclusively to the polit-
ical history surrounding Judge
Ear!e's life in the Palmetto State.
Senator Tillman prepared his hearers
for his rather extraordinary procedure
by stating, in his opening sentences,
that he was not personally friendly to
the dead Senator, as they bad been
antagonists in State politics He
then preceded to review the politi-
Cal history Of South Carolina, with
dash here and there of some of his
Characteristic tartness Of expression,
which Jared upon the solennity of
the ceremonies He said he would
be ceDsured for such q radical depart
ure from, the beaten track on such &C.
casions, but ne wanted to dc full JUS
tice to the memory of Judge Earle,
to demonstrate that he was faithful
and devoted pubic servant There
was not tinge Of venom or disre,
epect in Senator Tillman's remark.
ably enlogy upon his dead colleague,
and be impressed the Senate that he
was earnest in his admiration OF the
:anly, dignified and able qualities
which finally enabled the subject of
his erlogy to end his life in the
United States Senate News srd
Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
Resolution Recognizing
Cuban Independence
Held Up in the
House.

Washington, March 3O-A wild
aud uproarious scene occurred in the
House of Representatives to day
when Mr.. Bailey. the Democratic
leader. attempted to force the hand
of the Republicans upon 8 PROPOSE
tion to overruie the Speaker and pass
resolution recognizing the inde-
pendence Of the Cuban Republic
He was cheered on by the crowded
galleries, but the members of the ma
:jority refused 10 support him They
were rallied by two Of the leading
advocates of intervention. and the
Speaker himself from the chair made
an indirect appeal to his party as
sociates to stand firm, at the same
time intimating that if their impa-
tience was curbed little longor they
would have the opportunity they
coveted. The scene throughout was
Lost dramatic, and the members and
spectators in the galleries were
wrought up to high pitch of ex
element.
Mr.. Bailey offered his resolution as
a privileged question AS soon as it
was read, Mr.. Boutelle made the point
of order that it was not privileged,
and upon that ilr. Bailey demanded
TO be heard Ee called attention to
the fact that in the Fifty third Con.
gress, when Mr. Crisp was Speaker.
Mr. Boatelle, who now made the
point of order that this resolution
was not privileged, presented
resolution of similar char
acter relating to Hawaii. which
the Speaker held was privi.
legged, but must go committee.
Against that latter ruling an appeal
was taken, and the whole Republican
side had voted against tablipg the
appeal When he said that at the
head of the list of distinguished Re-
publicans who voted on that question
was the honorable Speaker of this
House, the Democrats. went into
rapturous applause
Meantime the confusion was great.
The Republican leaders were evident.
ly rallying their forces
Mr. Hull. chairman of the commit
tee on military affairs, who was one
of the prime movers in the movement
for prompt and vigorous action on the
Republican side, came forward with
a strong appeal to Republicans not
to be carried off their feet. At the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 8. 1898

Whereas, against these wrongs.
against these revolving acts of inhu-
manity this government has time and
again made peaceful protest TO the
kingdom of Spain. at the same time
eDdeavoring by q helpful charity to
relieve those whom abe has brought
to such dire distress, and our repeat
ed protests having been disregarded
and our efforts of philanthropy hav
ing proved unavalling and
Whereas, firmly convinced that fur
ther peaceful protest will prove equal
" In vain and that the recognition of
the independence of the republic of
Cuba and armed interventions in it's
behalf by this government will alone
be effective for the redress for the
past and the prevention of future
wrongs, and
Whereas, while regretting the ne
cessity y-now imperious--for such
action, but mindful of oar duty to o
neighboring people and to humanity
and with consciousness as to the
iustness of our cause aud that our &C
tion will meet with the approving
judgment o. all civilized peoples,
now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By, TIE senate and the
house Of representatives of the United
States Of America in congress assem-
blcd, that the independence of the
republic of Cuba be. and the same is
hereby recognized. and that war
against the kingdom of Spain be and
the same is hereby declared, and the
President is hereby authorized and
directed to employ the land and naval
forces of the United States Of Amer
lea to wage such war to success
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06

Is it aos ';us fos the disappearance
of that peculiar phase of constitutional
igcorsnoe-so frequeDtiy encountered
10 pcbI;e places OF ia.e-which de-
nouooes nos cn'y The Doa-sr,ival Of
war, bet the President because be has
not declared wa. G'aose persons who
Go net kao" that Congress alone is
vested wita power to declare war haze
no RICK: to d;sccss shc Caban question
from aoy post CT viee Tbsy should
pass taei: leisure moments 10 2erusiug
the fundamental law Of their country.
The New Yosk Mail and Express.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
Another Warning.


The "war scare should have more
inse:es: to the Southern farmers than
to any other class of people in the
Uni,ed States If war comes. higher
prices for cpTo. neal, -four, bacoa and
all feed st.ffs will ccne witn 1t. TIE
Southern farmsr who does GOT produce
enough for hiDssif. mis- family aad his
stock 10 eat will suffer. There's no
dcuos a5or, it. Our fsrners have been
earned il tipe If they do net raise
wheat, oats, corr. barley. vegetables.
hogs. end cattle in a5radaoce this
year they Will have co!y themselves to
blame.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06

have some information regarding those
plans and some assurances chat they
will not delay action too long.
l. was stated to-day io high diplo.
matte quarter that the Spauisb govern
ment within the lass teu days bad ad-
dressed note to the great powers Of
Europe, fully setting forth the grave
aspect Of the controversy with the
United States and at least ipferensislly
suggesting that the time was now op-
postune for European Influences to be
exerted. It is said that this cote led to
the utterances of Premier Hano,aux
10 the French chamber last Sunday,
aud has been the cause of activity at
Europesn capitals within the last few
days in connection with Spanish
American affairs. Up to the present
time. however, no actual step toward
mediation or Intervention has been
taken by any of the great powers, all
though there is little doubt that Frabce
s,ands ready to take the initiative if
there is the slightest evidence that the
United States government will view
such move With favor.
LAST RESORT OF DIPLOMACY.
A tender Of good Offices is one Of the
last resorts of diplomacy, when all 9th
er means Of averiiDg war seem to be at
an end. There is additional difficulty
from the fact that when two nations
are involved in crisis any external
Influence may be resented as an intru-
sion There is reason to believe that
the French authorities arc fully co.,
scious of these delicate aud difficult
phases, aud tia. no step will be made
uoless il is clearly apparent in advance
that the United States desires the
friendly Offices of other nations.
The Spanish government. has earnest.
ly hoped within the last week that
sone of The European powers. aod
more likely Austria or Frapce, would
take the initiative, without waiting to
consult the desires of this government.
This hope has proved vain. however,
and it is stated to-day on high authority
that recent negotiations in Europe have
disclosed positively that while the sym
pathy Of some Of the continental pow
ers was toward Spain, no one of them
stood ready to espouse her cause, By
mediation OF by arms
The greatest secrecy prevails 10
oany of the bureaus Of the war aud
Oavy departments 10 regard to the vari
Gus projects of defense and naval
movements nov going on, and the Of
fciaas 10 many cases positively refuse
to make public steps that have been
determined upon.
The most notable instance cf this
kind probably is in the navy depart
ment, where Captain Crowuinshield Of
the bureau of navigation has issued 40
order forbiddipg subordiuates to make
public any information except on per-
mission from himself.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06

A special to the News and Courie,
from Orangeburg. S. c.. says: Oa
last Sunday night, ou the place Of Mr..
S E. Oweo, in OraDgcburg County.
four negro children were buraed to
death. The house wcs occupied by
Qailia Evans. and it seems that ,he
children wore left in the house alone.
The children who we're burned we're
three os them cf Qsilla Evans ard the
other Lawrence Kennerly. 13 year c!d
SOP of Quilla's father.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06

outset, he acknowledged that his
sympatbies were with the resolution
(which it transpired afterward be be-
lieved at that time contained decla-
ration of war;, but he argued that it
did not present question of higher
privilege than the consideration of
an appropriation bill. We could have
war, said he. whenever we wanted
it. A resolution declaring war was
privileged, be admitted.
Mr. Terry, Democrat of Arkansas,
argued that a question involving q
matter of privilege was in fact one
for the House to decide.
Amid profound silence the Speaker
made his ruling. He spoke in delib
crate, distinct and emphatic tones,
and decided that the resolution was
not privileged, giving at great length
his reasons for so ruling.
Mr.. Bailey Immediately appealed
from the decision of the chair
In putting the question on the ap-
peal, Speaker Reed made the follow
ing significant and impressive state
ment:
CAS- far as a question arising out
of this matter is concerned, the chair
has not the slightest doubt that the
wisdom Of the House, which has al
ways been able to arrive at import
ant questions in suitable way. will
get at them now" (Applause on the
Republican side
The division was eagerly awaited.
The Republicans rose en- masse when
the speaker called for the yeas. The
Democrats, who an1iously surveyed
the solid phalanx for a sign of q
break, were disappointed, The di-
vision resulted /: l79 yeas to l39
nays
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
Feeling Prevalent That Peace
IS Assured.

Havana. via Key West, Msrch 80.
Sunday and Monday we're days of
decided anxiety in the polislcal aDd
business circles of Havana; bat yester.
day and to. day there has been much
more quiet feeling. Without being
able to give any good reason for their
belief, many prominent men seem satis-
fed that peace is assured The word
''arnistice' is repeated from lip to lip
as If there we're some magic within it
to solve the whole problem of Cuban
otrife.
Those, bowever. vho known General
Maximo Gomez, General Calixto Gar
c;a, Senor Boetolor,eo Masso and the
other iasurgens leaders best, say that
all reckon without their host who be.
lieve, these men will agree to go arnis-
tice, even if asked to 60 so by the
Uoited States, unless It is plainly IN
derstcod that the truce is to be fol-
lowed by recognition Of "Cuba
Librc
It's argued that General Gomez. az
ter holding cut all through the dry sea-
SOP, will decline to agree TO truce dur.
ius the raioy popths. 10 which the To-
surgents would have tie advantage.
On ali SIDES 1t Is regarded as almost
certain sbas if var does come it will 30.
come until all possible plans # accom-
modating difficulties fail.
EXCUSE FOR A BACKDOWN.
A Spaniard Of high ioaucuce, while
Falkiog recently With Consul General
Lee. said:
"Thc sagsssa ministry will not be
compelled to fight to insure self.protec
tion Sagss:a could quiet Spain by
prcclaiming: I'VE have made Cuba au
ash pile, a dese,t. l: is GO loose7
worth any outlay of blood or treasure.
It is only Fl: Coz negroes and mixed
bloods. Let it 60 30
But very few take such view Of the
situation, although Ignorant Spauiards
nigh. be deceived by such a declsra-
ticD.
Meanvbila, It seems as if the Spanish
military and naval powers ere either
convinced that there is 60 dagger of
active hossilisies or are utterly careless
of the Craze consequences that the fu-
ture nay hold.
There are 10 visible preparations to
provision Havana 10 case CT block
ade. cor 10 there any notable increase
ia he coal supply FOR naval uses 10
the opioion OF Americans. nero ooe Of
the graves: dangers lies in the fact tia.
the igoogaos ,clssses o; the city are not
in any way advised as to the chances Of
var or siege They believe Havana
inpsegpabic AID the feet Of Spain all
conqceriog If raaeIy awakened TO
other views. they might become dan
eerous and foster icte.oal disorders
GEN LEE SERENE.
General Lee cootio1es as cheerful as
sualighs. despite the fact that be was
warped last Sunday ood Monday of Eve
distinct plots against his life Of
course he does not give credence to
such e;o-iea. and he is carefully guard
ed by tie government; but continued
warnings Of this kind are not pleasant
mental diet The last story vas that
be would be poisoned by 8 bribed en-
ploye OF his ho,el To this General
Lee replied by asking the newspaper
correspondents who sit near him at neal
time. 10 case be is suddenly taken i'll,
6rst to shoot biz waiter and then run
70. stomach pump.
We have bright, honorable merchants in
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
WAITING EXPECTANCY.

TIE situation at the capitol is one of
waiting expectancy Senators and
Representatives are wiling to give the
Presideos CD opportunity to carry out
bis plans, bat there io impatienoe to
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06

Secretary Bliss Informed CoDgress
that .ipce 1890 the number of names
on the pension rolls had nearly doabled,
and that payments oo account OF pep
aious we're likely to increase for come
time TO come. The value OF the roll
is now approximately $lS2. .000, 600.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06

We have bright, honorable merchants in
THE town, aod they give the public VIA: it
demands They never offer as Substitute
something Gust as good.''
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-05-26

A political prognosticater who
is considered to have reputation
for correctly forecasting the politi-
cal situation, recently published
in the st. Paul Dispatch, Mobiles
county as standing opposed to
Van SAINT. While we do not be-
lieve any one in this county car
ries the key to the situation of
this county in his vest pocket, but
we do candidly believe that Mobiles
county's first choice is Van SAINT
by large majority. From the
start Van SAINT has many admirers
in this county and they have been
steadily increasing as we'll as in
other counties, and at the conven-
ton we firmly believe this fact
will be established.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-05-26
Democratic County Convention :.
Official Call.

A Democratic County Convention
10 the county of Mobiles will be held
o. Thursday, June 9Th. 1898, in the
o 'era house in Adrian, Mimi, at
one O'Clock, p. M, for the purpose
OF electing fourteen (14) delegates
to represent this county at the state
codnventiOn to be held at Minnea-
polls, June 18th, 1898, where candi-
dates to be voted for at the general
state election in November will be
nominated for all of the state Offices
in the state OF Minnesota as folio Wa:
Governor, Lieutenant Govern
Secretary of State, State Auditor,
Auditor, State Treasurer, Attorney
General, Clerk of Supreme Court and
three Judges of Supreme Court and
to transact such business as may
come before said convention, also to
select fourteen (14) delegates to rep
resent this county at the Congress
siual convention, called to meet at
Mankato on Friday, August 10Th, at
II O'Clock H., when q candidate for
Congressfor the Second Congression-
al district will be nominated. All
voters, without regard to past po-
litical affiliations who belive in the
principles of the Democratic party
and who desire it's success in the
present campaign, are invited to par
ticipate in the election OF delegates
to this convention.
The basis of of representation shall
be one delegate for each twenty
five votes or major fraction thereof
cast for William j. Bryan for presi-
dent in 1896, each precinct is entitled
to at least one delegate. The sever
al precincts will be entitled to repre-
SentatiOn as follows.
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fastened by their attempting to

fastened by their attempting to
help Spain they are not likely to
make that attempt. Consequent
ly, whatever may have been the
reason for the making of that
speech, it has acted and will con-
tinue to act in our favor.
Admiral Dewey's brave men are
to receive a financial reward for
their good work in Manila harbor,
in addition to the thanks of the
President, the Congress, and the
people. It was this week discov-
cred that there is law authoriz-
ing the payment Of $500 for each
man on an enemy's ship Of war
that is destroyed in action. AS
the entire eleven ships of the
Spanish fleet we're destroyed and
they are known to have been
heavily manned in the expectation
Of having to furnish prize crews
for Dewey's squadron, which they
thought they would capture, it is
estimated that about 100000 will
be divided among Dewey's men.
Peoples Party Convention.
To the Peoples Party Voters of
Mobiles county, Mimi: You are re-
quested to meet in your respective
precincts at 8 p. M, on June 2nd,
1898, for the purpose of electing del
egates to a County Convention OF
said party to be held in Rushmore
at one p. m. on the End day of
June 1868.
The towns are entitled to delegates
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-05-26

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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-05-26

AS Chinch bugs have made
their appearance it would be a
good idea for some of our farmers
to interest themselves in the mat
ter Of destroying the destructful
things If possible. In another
column is an interesting piece on
the subject and the matter Of COM
municating with Mr.. Lugger is in
expensive and might be produc-
tive Of much benefit. It would be
q wise thing to take the matter up
at an early date.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1898-05-26

Congressman McCleary and
Bryan are programmed to speak
in joint debate in Michigan soon.
With no encouragement to Mr..
Bryan's silver ideas, we believe
him far superior to McCleary,
but the latter having the best side
of the argument to begin with, his
winning is a foregone conclusion.