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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

and no public man with any ambition
dares set his face against 1t.
Again. the markets of the orient are
being opened up. The storm center OF
business developments will be found
during the coming century, on the east
ern coast of Asia, and this fact will
tend to build up factories and business
interests on the Pacific coast.
The next ten years will be brilliant
ones for this section of country. In or
der to demonstrate this fact it is not
necessary to refer to our superb climatic
conditions, which will attract large num-
bers Of men of wealth, who will come
here for both health and comfort.
The Herald congratulates its readers
on the first fulfillment Of its business
program, and merely suggests that they
keep their eyes open for the other de-
velopments mentioned as the procession
passes along.
The man who fails to act in conformity
to this general outline of business dur
ing the coming decade will discern, when
1t is probably too late, that he has made
a mistake.
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PASSING PLEASANTRIES

Every sort of genius is not appreciated.
People find it hard to admire a good bill
collector.-Atchison Globe.
Some circus people have an idea that IL
they show their undershirt In the parade
they look like Romans.-Atchison Globe.
Cuba needs 10000 mules" says Gen. Co
mez. This is in line with establishing sta
BILE government, of course.-Galveston
News.
1.-The most aggravating whistler" said
the Cornfed Philosopher, lis the fellow
who starts up every time you do. "JIndian-
apolis Journal.
Not being able to bend his knee wouldn't
affect the visit of the Prince Of Wales to
this country but he'd be doubtless called
on to crook his elbow.-Philadelphia Times.
The New Girl-What was that peculiar
noise in the hall outside my door this morn
ing? Mistress (timidly)-It must have been
my husband calling you.-Philadelphia
North American.
TALK of the seat Of war" said the inane
young man to the giddy young woman
"you just ought to see us fight every even-
ing at our boarding house for the one ham-
mock chair"-Cincinnati Enquirer.
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Mistaken Loyalty

Why the administration should continue
to wear about It's neck such q weigh. as
Russell A. Alger is one of the things that
no fellow can find out. Whatever political
advantage might otherwise have accrued
to the Republican party this fall as the re-
suit of the war has been more than onset
BY the crimes and blunders of the secretary
from the lumber region. and even Repub-
lican papers are beginning to demand his
retirement with no uncertain voice. There
can be no question that the President real
ICES the nature Of the incubus holding the
portfolio Of the war department, but what
ever else may be said Of Mr.. Mckinley,
he is loyal to those whom he has been per-
suaded are his friends, and he considers
himself in Ayers debt for political serv-
Ices. 1t is question, however, If this mis-
taken loyalty can be considered even as
a virtue out of focus since it premises Il
disposition to pay private debts at the pub
lie expense.-Riverside Enterprise.
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engage the enemy, must, during those
interminable days and nights. be clear
for action and sustain head of steam
suf1icient to move instantly to the at
tack. No man but sailor can appre-
ciate how much a condition Of things
implies on board a man-of-war.
An officer of the Iowa stated recently
to the Railroad Gazette IN. " that
within twenty seconds after the alarm
was given the first shot was fired by
that vessel, and that within two minutes
every gun was cast loose and loaded and
the order to fire. The editor of the En-
gineer (London) expresses amazement
at the incredibly short space of time
from the appearance of Cervera's ships
it took the American fleet to be in motion
and in actual combat. He says:
Yet. II is clear that they were so
when the Span fleet came out, for in
few seconds the fleet was in motion.
Had their fires been banked 1t would
have been more than three-quarters of
an hour before they would have been
ready to move. The Americans. we
think, had had some inkling of what
was likely to come.
Not so. Sampson and Schley's readi-
ness is accounted for by the qualities
of enterprise and ability, tireless indus
try thorough discipline and the habit of
reasoning priori and posteriori--qual-
tiles which the American carries into
business in times of peace and into battle
in time of war. The history of naval
warfare has no parallel to the sustained
vigilance and discipline of our fleet in
Santiago, waiting for the doomed Span
lard to show his colors.
Whatever we may think of the relative
merits of Sampson and Schley, as naval
or however much the Amer
lean people may believe that one is wear
ing the laurels won by the valor of the
other. the fidelity Of both of these Off
GERS to the important trust confided to
them in Santiago, their common share
in the magnificent victory attained in
the destruction of Cervera's f1eet--vir-
tually the pivotal point of the war-and
the splendid discipline of their ships,
without which such victory would have
been foiled, suffice to make the people
of the United States proud of them as
naval officers and as fellow-citizens
faithful to the honor and glory of the
United States. All honor to our navy
the right arm of our national defense
the rival of our gallant army in deeds of
duty and high emprise.
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Consistency Cast Aside

The hypocrisy in declaring disinterested
war for humanity in Cuba and taking ISL
ands in the East Indies is, for unconscious
humor. equaled only by commencing the
annexation Of Hawaii and Its coolie con-
tract labor. and calling for laws against
the immigration OF such undesirable for
eign population as is prejudicial to free
American labor" as the Indiana Republi-
cans have Just done, Consistency Is an
old-fashioned jewel not much worn now
Boston Transcript.
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How to suppress scorchers

The wry-faced hunchbacked human
monster, otherwise known as the scorcher'
is again at liberty. The scorcher is
menace to every pedestrian and to every
decent bicyclist. He should be suppressed.
The police should begin a vigorous CAM
palgn against him and he should be nabbed
wherever found. 1t is of little concern that
~ .corcher Is unmindful Of his own safe
Nv. the concern is that he has no regard tor
he safety of others. few days of
solitary confinement in the county jail
would have a salutary effect upon the
sooroher cleveland Plain Dealer.
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CITY VS.. Country

Mrs. De Flatt (of the avenue)-Cousin
Helen writes that the town has been flood
ed again and there is foot Of water in
their cellar. cannot understand why peo-
pie will persist in living in such places
when they can just as well reside in city
like New
Servant (brea thlessly)-Please,, ma'am.
another 'lectric light pole has tumbled
down an the house is afire ag'in!-N. Y.
World
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Another Naval Triumph

The details of the journey of the Monte
rey and the collier Brutus. now safely at
Manila, will unquestionably prove of great
interest to American and European ship
builders. While the Monterey took her
time to get to Manila, that she got there
Is triumph for the American navy, as she
is not intended either for service or jour-
ney on the high seas. Leaving San Diego
on June IL, the Monterey arrived at Homo
lulu June "a and left for Manila June 30.
Arriving there August 4, she thus took just
about five weeks to cover the 5000 and more
nautical miles from Hawai.-Philadelph
Press.
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JOHN BULLS ANONYMITY


with Apologies to the Author Of the ''Bab
Ballads.)
CT hardly know what to call 1t, for /
may not use the word .'-Ex-
tract from Lord Rosebery's specify
A mighty race from Europe sprung;
One blood, one purpose. and one tongue;
Throughout the universe 1t grew.
(You know what I'm referring to!)
In several hundred states CONTROLLERS;
It's spirit high. Its courage bold;
In future writ its deeds will swell
This race of-no,- must not tell!
In Asia, Afric, Yankeeland,
II builds its home and takes its stand,
Dungeons. while other races rot.
They hate and envy-you know what!
1t lacks one thing Eve can't tell why);
A name to call this people by.
1t seems absurd we cannot find
A. title for this-never mind!
--London Mail.
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FOR THE CAMPAIGN

The Los Angeles Daily and Sunday
Herald will be mailed to any address in
Southern Cali f0rnia OF Arizona for three
months for - 90. cash In advance. Are
you . Democrat Now 10 your oppor-
tunity.
The Los Angeles Herald Is the only
Democratic daily in Southern California
publishing full Associated Press re-
ports. Ifyou are already n subscriber
induce your polite al brethren to sub
scribe to the best d en- ocratic exponent
in Southern California.
Send In your subscription of sac for
the campaign at once. Make all checks,
drafts and money orders payable to The
Herald Publishing Company, Los An
COLES.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

Men that have offered their lives to
their country and suffered wounds and
sickness for it are not good enough to
exist on the same piece of earth with the
peerless patriots of the John d. Rock
efeller and the Calvin Brice stripe.
No history of the war will be quite
complete without an account OF these
great and generous men, who remem-
bered that, literally and ffguratively,
they were patriots first and milllonaires
afterward.
such is the patriotism Of plutocracy! Let
those who are not patriots of this goldo'
cratic stripe read we'll the lesson that may
be herein learned. PLUTAGONUS.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

Seventh California regiment in a man
ner that will either bring results o.
break something. The Herald present!
elsewhere this morning characteristic
interview with President Hugh Craig
in which he makes some sensational
charges, both as to the cause of the de-
lay in sending the Seventh to the front
and the unsanitary conditions that have
caused so much sickness in that and
other regiments.
Mr.. Craig holds General Merriam per-
sonally responsible for the latter condi-
ton, while he comedies that higher au-
thority may have kept our boys at home.
He simply hits at the head that is In
sight. The Herald is loath to believe
that General Merriam is solely at fault.
The experience of Southern California
with the war department does not en-
courage such theory; but the results
are there and they may not be ignored.
The friendly spirit manifested by the
San Francisco chamber in taking UP the
fight In behalf of the Seventh upon re-
quest of the Los Angeles chamber will
neither go unappreciated nor be for
gotten.
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The Fruit of Experience

"why. you've picked out one of the most
expensive summer resorts in the country
Eyes; find it more satisfactory"
''In what way?'
1.-The disappointment of finding at the
end of ones little outing that the cheap
place he so carefully selected has cost him
just about as much as 1t would have cos:
to go to the SWEETEST place on the coast in
variably counteracts all the ordinary ben
efits of the trip. l don't intend to be dis
appointed this me."-Chicago Post.
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SOME PLATFORM FEATURES

PLATFORM ADOPTED Dy the OemOcratlC
state convention to the careful consid-
Grafton of the people of California. II
was made for them, and intended to
promote their interests.
The tendency of Republican platforms
in general, and the effort of Republican
administrations, has been to fasten still
more firmly upon the people the bur-
dens that Cypress them. What high
protective tariff and the single gold
standard have done Is an ever-present
object lesson. No other state feels so
heavily as California the tyranny and
crushing, repressive power of railroad
monopoly. So far as this state is con-
cerncd, Coils P. Huntington is the Re-
publican party today.
The Democratic platform is diamet-
really opposed to those things which
have wrought so greatly to the injury
of California. James G. Mcguire stands
firmly and unequivocally upon this plat
form. That instrument does not give
Mr.. Mcguire his reputation and stand
ing by any means; 1t simply moves
abreast with his sentiments, presenting
the grand and cheering message Of the
Democratic party to the people of this
commonwealth.
Upon the question of territorial expan-
sion the platform takes safe middle
ground. 1t favors neither aggression
nor surrender. 1t demands careful in
vestigation before taking steps that can
not be retraced.
The convention is to be especially COM
mended for the bold stand taken by it
with regard to 1.-The unjust and discrim-
mating war revenue measure Of the Re
publican administration, under which by
far the greater portion Of the cost of
the war is levied upon the laboring
classes. and by which unnecessary bur-
dens. in the form Of bonds, have been
imposed upon the people of the United
States"
The Democrats, as a party and as in
dividuals, have periodically supported
the war in the halls of congress and
titled to make honest criticism of the
political abuses that have crept into the
conduct of the struggle with Spain and
Of the various measures in connection
The war is over, but the unjust and
discriminating war revenue measure
still lives. Its burdens have been cum
ningly shifted to the shoulders Of the
main. The operation of the war reve-
nue. law cannot be suspended or aban-
doned, except by act of congress. The
Republican majority will be in no hurry
ley law deficit to make good, and the
wherewithal will come out of the pockets
Of the people.
The Endorsement Of the Nicaragua
canal project and the demand that
United States senators be elected directly
by the people, are non-partisan propo-
sitions that will find little or no oppo-
sition.
1He uecldIdllOu III IdVOI Vi dDOllSHiHs
the state poll tax strikes responsive
chord in the bosom of every self-re-
specting citizen. The tax, odious In
itself, has been rendered doubly hate
full by the manner in which it is COL
lected. California should do away with
the unjust imposition at the earliest OPP
portunity.
The platform is long one, and con-
tains many other admirable features
which The Herald will take pleasure in
commenting upon from time to time. 1t
is document well worthy any amount
of time and study devoted to it.
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Nothing to Be Desired

The Los Angeles Herald deserves to make
money for it's stockholders. AS a local
uwspaper The Herald is rapidly forging 20
the front. It's reportorial staff covers the
local field in a mastery manner. Eliminate
political coloring. and The Herald leaves
nothing to be desired in the field of up-to-
date live and reliable news data.-Pasa-
dena News.
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Anglo-Russian Crisis

The situation in China is threatening to
the peace Of the world. The only apparent
escape. from trouble lies in the assertion
and support OF the trade doctrine OF fair
field and no artificial favors. If there is not
civilization and sense enough left among
the great powers of the world to effect q
permanent disposition of the question on
this basis Of peace and right and fair deaf
Ing society is in very bad way.-Spring-
field Republican.
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The condition Of Captain Clark of the
Oregon is not so serious as was recently
reported. 1t is hoped that his six months
leave will make a new man of him, CIV
ing us the same old Captain Clark, SC
to speak.
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Hanna q Hoodoo

Senator Hanna has declared for Mr.. Nc
Kinley for president in 1900. Mr.. Hanna is
suspected of going into decline. He
might have accomplished more for the
president by pretending to be against him.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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..,,.,ro ont for Himself

II Is reported that VIM. Lyons Metcalfs.
.oI,c,tor for the Los Angeles Herald. will
start a weekly newspaper at Carpinteria.
n "a likely the policy Of the paper win be
nemocratic. Mr.. Metcalfs ID well known
. hout Santa Barbara and we hope he will
succeed in his new veature.-summerland
Courier.
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It Is time to begin thinking about 9
welcome to the Seventh regiment. Ever
II the boys should be sent to Manila II
would do no harm to let them know what
Is coming to them as soon as they ge,
back
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Belated Declarations Of Regard

One of the most instructive things in the
situation is the discovery Of our esteemed
French and German contemporaries how
much they always thought Of us without
being able to tell their love.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

The county school board has made a
number of the changes suggested by the
Teachers association, as described In de-
tail in this column several months ago.
Comparatively few text book changes
were made, and the fall term of the
county schools will thus begin under ia
vorable auspices.
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A Friend in Need

always do right and your friends will
stand by you"
Eyes, but the time man needs friends
to stand by him is when he does wrong =
Chicago Record.
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The board Of trade heartily indorses
the proposition to consolidate the COL
lection of the city and county taxes. 1t
will be recalled that q movement to this
end was started by the Democratic
county central committee several months
apO
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

Great Britain was behind several other
nations with her congratulations on the
ending of the war. but she was ahead
of them in extending her good will when
1t was most needed.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

It is cooler in Sacramento just now,
but wait till next week, when those ten
candidates for the Republican nomina-
ton for the governorship arrive.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

1t is greatly to be regretted that scan
dial should have crept into the tennis
tournament at Santa Monica. Tennis
is purely amateur sport, and charges
of throwing games are almost unheard-
be cleared UP without prejudice to any
opa
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

The Columbia club Is to hold a smoker
at which all mention of politics will be
taboo. This is the first intimation that
the membrs of this lively Republican
organization are both deaf and dumb.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20
By lingo!

We didn't want to fight,
But, by lingo, when were through
Well have their fleets all bottled, and
Wen own the bottles, too!
Cleveland Leader.
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Fifty thousand is the majority set for
the fusion ticket. We may not quite
reach 1t, but 1t pays to aim high in a
case of this kind.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

The fusion ticket was good and strong
when it was nominated, and it improves
with age. The longer Mcguire is before
the people the better they like him.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

The new battleship Wisconsin will be
launched next November. The dog Of
war that bats that badger will have its
paws full.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

General Blanco is member of the
Cuban commission, but his typewriter
will not be allowed a voice in its DELHI
eratiOns
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

The proposed ordinance prohibiting
poker playing Is not expected to elm
mate "everybody's friend" P. Davis.
ESQ.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

A sunfiower in the chamber Of COM
merce measures Az feet in circumfer-
ence. Kansas will have to look to its
1anrpIg
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

The firm Of McCaffery, Conkling and
Y. Bilderrain is returning to Los An
geles to do the best 1t can" for the rest
of the campaign.
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When the Explanations Begin

There will be very lively mess when
Blanco, Cervera, Camara and Toral get
home and begin discussing the war In
the columns Of the newspapers.-Washing-
ton Post.
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A Matter of Rhyme

OF course It gave us poets pain
But more grievously 'twould vex US.
Were the Massachusetts,. not the Maine,
Detroit Journal.
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Two men cannot arbitrate the differ
ences between the city and the water
company. Is it 9bing to be necessary to
arbitrate between the two arbitrators?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

The board of freeholders Is discover
ing that many men of many minds have
many theories as to how municipality
should be conducted. Its deliberations
indicate that the new charter will be an
improvement upon the present one, but
the gauntlet of popular and legislative
approval is a hard one to run.
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A FRIEND IN NEED

The San Francisco chamber Of COM
merce has taken UP the cause Of the
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-20

There are just four weeks remaining
of the summer vacation. The postpone
ment Of the fall opening until the middle
Of September was a most wise move.
The school year should be made to run
from October 1st to some date in July,
at the next session Of the legislature.
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There is surely room enough In New
York for both Sampson and Schley.