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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

H OF old age have cOm-
PEELED John Sherman to retire from the
office of secretary of.state and thus ter
minated under pathetic circumstances q
great career. Many men who acquire
distinction in national affairs fill only q
small space in the cold records of states
manship. To the name of John Sher-
man history will preserve ga broad ap.
proach of fame" Continuously in the
public service for forty-five years, he is
identified not with the spectacular tri-
umphs of small and temporary issues,
but with the preparation, enactment
and vindication of enduring acts of gov
eminent. In nominating him for the
presidency at the republican national
convention of 1880 Garfield said: "The
comrade, associate and friends of nearly
all the noble dead whose faces look
down upon US from these walls tonight
* his pathway has been marked
by labors worthily performed in! every
department of legislation. You ask for
his monument. I point you to twenty
five years of national statutes" His re-
would have remained secure had
the record ended then. The subsequent
years have crowned it with many labori-
u and invaluable services, and he now
%withdraws from the general gaze in the
assured possession of his country's last
ing honor and gratitude.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

yards from her hull. Captain Zalinski,
who invented the guns, has described
the effect Of their discharge as "Hell let
loose" and even that does not seem to
do full Justice to the destruction that
would be caused by scattering three
quarters Of a ton Of dynamite every five
minutes in a city or a fortress or among
a feet of vessels. The projectiles are so
arranged that when they stike anything
they will explode and scatter the dyna-
mite they contain in shower over a
large surface. They can also be made
to explode automatically by clockwork.
Imagine Or eight such shells
dropped into the city like New York or
even Havana, or in the midst of a fleet
of warships. So long as her guns are
in condition for uee no vessels would dare
attack the Vesuvius without inviting
total destruction. If this little craft
were pursued it is only necessary for it
to stand still and await the proper mo-
ment, when the discharge of one or all
of its guns would annihilate it's pursuer.
A cruiser or a b%attleship might as we'll
sail straight yer Niagara. But the
critics of this little craft insist that she
will be absolutely unserviceable in
rough water and her machinery is go
delicate and complicated it will be apt
to get out of, order when it is needed the
most. She will Join the squadron be-.
fore Havana about Friday or Saturday,
and the voyage from Newport will be a
fair test of her sea-going qualities.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06
HOW LONG WILL WAR LAST ?

While the belief is general that the
war with Spain will be short, no close
estimate can be formed for several rea.
sons. Before itends Spain must consent
to surrender it's sovereignty in Cuba, and
it may be unwilling to do this, even if
cut off completely from Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines. Its fleet may
be retained nearer home and much at
tention given to privateering, which it
seems will be sanctioned at Madrid. AS
long as the Spanish fleet is substantially
intact the crisis of the war will be ahead.
Hostilities in any case must continue
until the privateers are called in. If
driven to it's home ports, Spain might
hold out o~bstinately and transfer to us
the task Of crossing the ocean with a
fleet to stop the war. Nor can a definite
idea be given Of the length of time Ha-
vana can resist. The history of block
AIDES and sieges ranges from a period of
weeks to years. Another unknown guam
tity is the strength and offensive capac-
ity of the army of Gen. Gomez. Its
great opportunity is at hand, but it's
numbers and military value may have
been exaggerated. The war is one of
inflated foolishness on the part of Spain
and not unlikely to be heightened be-
cause it is senseless. That it will be
over in a few weeks is unlikely.
The 125, 5000 volunteers called out will
hardly see Cuba before the late autumn
after the danger of yellow fever is re-
moved. They will go into pleasant and
salubrious camps in the South and be
thoroughly trained in company and bat.
talon formations. The war can not be
n of heavy marching or fighting on
land. Perhaps there are 10000 Spanish
troops in Cuba, but they are without
lines of supply, and it is needless to waste
strength in assaulting their fortified
lines. A steady pressure and close
blockade will compel their surrender,
To all appearance our army in this wal
will have a comparatively easy time, and
will look back upon it as in the nature
of a long encampment. But all conjec.
ture, Of course, is subject to possible in.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The congratulations of his Bismarck
friends will be extended to General E..
A. Williams upon his appointment as
surveyor general for North Dakota. The
general had no opposition for the posi-
tion-it was conceded on all sides that
he was the man for the place-having
made an excellent record when he held
the position under appointment from
President Harrison. He will not take
charge of the Office for some weeks yet,
as there are bonds to prepare and other
.~incidentals to the change to be attended
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The Philippine Islands, concerning
which there is at present so much inter-
est in connection with the operations of
our Asiatic squadron, and whose proba-
BILE destiny at the close of the present
conflict has been the subject of so many
fippant paragraphs, really constitute a
vast island empire by themselves. There
are in the group four larger and over
1900 smaller islands, with a total area
of about 10000 square miles, or more
than that of Minnesota and Iowa com
bined. Their present population is about
9,500,000, or about so per cent greater
than that of the Dominion of Canada
Manila, the capital city, had in 1888 a
population of 250,0O0, and it is increas-
ing rapidly. It is located on a harbor
which would float all the navies of the
world, and is the seat of an extensive
commerce. Of the population of the
islands. less than l per cent are Span
iards, as many are Creoles, and the
remainder are of mixed Malay and Ash
attic races, the Malays predominating.
The islands (such as are inhabited) are
wonderfully fertile, and under good gov
eminent they might be made a prosper
GUS empire. 1t will be seen that con-
trary to the general impression their
possession is more valuable to Spain
than that of Cuba. But in the Philip
pines, also, Spanish misrule has spread
it's blight over everything. The islands
are held to exist for the benefit Of Spain,
and her oppression has been of the same
calling kind as in Cuba, with similar re-.
suits in a backward development, fire..
quent Instructions, and general annoy.
ance to the neighborhood.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

EDITOR WINsH1P announces that he
proposes to fight out the political battle
to the bitter end. Strangely enough
this is exactly the same determination
which the queen regent of Spain has
announced to the pope. After the cruel
wars are over, these two great people
may be able to condole with each other,
and trade ends, to see which has the
bitterest one.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

GERMANY is more friendly to the
United States. The papers that have
been savagely abusing this country have
a tip from the government of Germany
to quit. The European nations, in view
of possible future alliances, are not anx
ious to provoke the hostility of the
United States. They begin to realize
that the United States is the foremost
power in the world, either in war or in
peace.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

yucca. The choicest lands in California
noted for the variety and quantity Of
their products-connot approach the
soil OF Cuba in this respect. With Its
mild climate, its exuberant vegetation
and the eagerness of the earth to re-
spond to the slightest efforts it the way
of culture, Cuba offers an ideal home
for the men in love with the agricultural
life. The commerce of Cuba, even
under the blighting rule of the Spaniard,
has been great. In 1893, before the
curse of war fell on the island, Cuba
exported 7l8,2O4 tons of sugar and pro-
duced 8l5,894 tons. Its exports Of
molasses to the United States alone in
that year were 1864 hogsheads. OF rum
the exports were 9,3O8 pipes. In 1893
the Cuban exports of leaf tobacco we're
227, 1865 bales. OF manufactured cigars
147, 365.O0O we're exported, and of cigar.
cites 39,581,493 packages. These are
only the main exports. They show
what may be done with the exhaustless
soil and climate of the island when it's
people were in a condition of virtual
slavery at a time when chattel slavery
had been abolished only seven years. It
is an axiom of economic science that
free labor is indefinitely more produce
tive than slave labor, and the industrial
growth of the United Statos is an ex-
ample of the expansion of industry when
ente rprise is unhampered by the curse
of slavery and by foreign political inter-
ference. Cuba's chief Industries were
gro wing in spite of the drain upon her
b efore the present war began, for in
1893 her total production of sugar was
1,O54,214 tons, an increase of 238, 32O tons
over the preceding year. The natural
of Cuba are infinite, one may
say, in variety. OF her area only 10 per
cent is under cultivation, Z per cent is
not reclaimed, and 4 per cent is under
forests. Great tracts of the island are
practically unexplored. She had in 1894
a population of a little more than 1,5OO,-
600. OF these nearly one-third have
been starved to death during the
present war. Cuba could support in
plenty a population of 100000.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

BY THE capture of the Philippine
Islands, another complication will have
been introduced into the already tangled
Eastern situation, and the United States
will become a powerful factor in the far
East. Not long ago the London Specta-
tor said that ga great maritime power
holding the Philippines ought to be
mistress in the far Fast; and which is it
to be? America will be the owner of
the islands, but she will not want to
keep them, thus giving hostages to all
the maritime empires" In the main
this is true. The 100000 or. 10, 100000
population of the Philippines are largely
Asiatic, and the task of governing them
would not be accepted by this country.
But if the islands fall into our hands we
shall retain a harbor there and have a
voice in their disposition. Japan is said
to have'once offered 5000, 1000, 900 for the
Philippines. The London Journal re-
marks that there will be fierce bidding
for the group, and fierce jealousies ex-
cited among those who bid. But the
United States alone is bearing the cost
and other burdens of the war that is ex-
pected. to wrest them from Spain, and
no nation can undertake to shoulder us
aside after the expenditure of our blood
and treasure. Great Britain, Russia.
Germany, France and Japan are firmly
seated on the eastern coast Of Asia, and
look to the future for great commercial
advantages in that region, the most
populous on earth, and the one most in
need of industrial development. The
aggregate area of the islands is nearly
double that of Missouri, aud their trop-
ical fertility is unsurpassed in the world.
Sugar, tobacco, hemp and fruits grow
in great abundance, and the demand for
all products is ample. But Spanish in
Huences and taxation have kept the ma
tives miserably poor and ignorant. They
have had no incentive to work, and
progress of all kinds has been discouss
aged. The same causes of insurrectioni
have long existed in the Philippines and
Cuba. Labor has had neither reward
respect, and official authority has
been in the hands of officials who looted
merchants and peasants alike, making a
commodity of justice and standing in
the way of all real progress. Destiny
has placed upon the United States the
necessity of fighting the oppressor in
the Philippines.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06
STARTS FOR HOME.
Governor Briggs Will Arrive from
California Next Week.

Governor Briggs left Pasadena, CAL,
for home Thursday and is expected here
about the middle Of next week.
The governor has been undergoing
medical treatment during the winter
ana starts for home a little sooner than
expected because of the war necessities
which require his presence.
The governor has kept close watch
on the situation by wire and has given
all directions possible, but things that
have developed in the way of a call for
troops, the necessities Of state commits
sions for officers and other incidentals
OF the situation require the ptesence Of
the governor.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The Spanish will note that in COB
bling up all the tempting prizes in Gu
ban waters the yankee pigs'' are mere
ly living up to the name given them by
the Spanlards.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

alone nat tne protest hnally presented
to the president was mild and pacific in
its nature.
In short, the part played by Great
Britain was so important that every
effort to show appreciation was put forth
by the highest officials of the state de-
p%artment. Senator Hansbrough was
summoned to the department to discuss
the modification or withdrawal of the
proposed Objectionable legislation. He
and his fellow-senators were found will
ing to meet the department in every
way. They realized, as we'll as the state
department officials. the value Of British
sympathy and friendliness in the war
with Spain.
AS the action of the Canadian senate
had removed the threatened monopoly,
the way to an harmonious settlement
was clear. First of all, it was agreed
that the goods should go from Fort
Wrangell or any other place in bond to
any point in Canada. An agreement
WAS also reached that American miners
who might have to travel around by the
Yukon river from American soil through
the northwest territory back to Alaska
again should be allowed to carry their
goods in bond without breaking bulk.
Canadian miners are to have the same
privilege in traversing any part of Alas
ka. More than this, it was agreed that
the law which compels d British miner
to forswear his allegiance to his country
before he can begin operations in the
United States should be repealed, so
that now British subjects will CONF into
the Alaskan region and return to their
homes without having become natural
lied American citizens. This is proba-
bly, the greatest concession which Great
Britain has obtained through her friend
Illness to the United States.
The great question which concerns
New England, the shipping of fish, is
also to be arranged without friction.
The bill, when the conference report is
made to the senate, will be found to
contain a clause providing that when
the Dominion government shall have
appointed three commissioners, the pres
ident is to do likewise. These commits
sioners are ito formulate and consider
a plan for the final settlement of the
North Atlantic fishery question and my
other matters which, will enhance the
friendly relations existing between the
United States and Great Britain in re-
spect to commercial and trade interests
on the American continent"
It is this final clause which is the
most important. 1t is a notice to the
world that the two countries will stand
together, and it has met the cordial ap-
proval of the president and Secretary
Day. It is known that the Dominion
government will promptly appoint it's
three commissioners and the president
will also act promptly. It is expected
that when the six commissioners have
been appointed they will begin a diplo-
matte conference for the purpose of paw
ing the way for the appointment of the
high joint commission, the result of
which will be the satisfactory settlement
of all disturbing questions.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

AT the same time it would be satisfy
ing to know whether Commodore Dewey
excelled his self imposed time limit of
3S minutes in whipping the Spanish
fleet.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

MADRID says Sunday was . sad but
glorious day for Spain. We are glad
that they look at it that way. For be-
fore the var is over Spain will experience
some days so full of the same kind of
sadness and glory that there will only
be room. for thirty minutes every hour.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The pope is said to be FRUSTRATED by
the news from Manila. And yet he
lived through the starvation of half a
million Cubans and the blowing up Of
the battleship Maine without any re-
ports of serious prostration.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

MADRID papers say the Indians Of the
United States have broken loose and
that the state Of Iowa, Ohio and
Illinois have been called upon to fight
the wild men Of those states. This
looks like q slap at the national league
base ball clubs.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

If Captain Sampson raises the price
of grub in Havana he will. even up
things by reducing the Notifications.
Nothing could be fairer than this.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

Bur let not the memorable victory
of the Americans at Manila lead patrio.
tic North Dakotans to forget that
Editor Winship is still in the field.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The Spanish have lost over a million
dollars worth of steamers in the Cuban
blockade. They are paying for the
Maine on the inetallment plan.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

KANSAS appears to be having a little
war on the side, and the militiamen of
that state havS hanged the governor in
effigy for ignoring them in the call for
volunteers.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06
ADMIRAL MoNTEJo also ran.

That tired fee ing is due to impover-
ished blood. Hoods S%arsaparilla en-
riches the blood and gives strength,
energy and vigor. Be sure to get
Hoods.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The Spanish account says the Ameri-
can ships we're forced to retreat from
Matanzas. Can it be that General
Weyler is editing the returns?
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

UNITED STATES D1srR1cr ATTORNEY
P. H. RoURKE has been sworn in to
succeed Tracy Bangs. No appointment
of assistant has been announced.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

AS o Teddy Roosevelt's cowboys,
might we inquire if it is proposed to
brand the Spaniards?
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

ALTHOUGH not a speculator Captain
Sampson appears to be a successful
''bull" when it comes to raising the
prices of grub in Havana.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The Wahpeton Elucidator, which was
started a few weeks ago by Editor Carey
formerly of this city, has suspended pub
llcation. Both the editor and business
manager have enlisted and gone to the
front.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

NORTH DAKOTA would like to have
sent a full regiment to the trout but her
two battalions will do their share.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The task of avenging the Maine has
been given an everlasting good start.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

WAIT until the Cape Verde fleet col
lides with the flying squadron.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

SPANISH honor will soon be quoted at
a large discount.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The North Dakota volunteers will be
camp tomorrow at Fargo. The prep.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

The queen regent of Spain will find
the bitter end is very bitter.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06

for the week ending April 30, 1898:
Bartren, Frank klundt, Konrad
Bergey, II. A. Lambert, Archie
Blond, John A. Lundberg, AXel
Corden, Mr.. Murphy, Mgr. Jim
Denton, f. F. Ramsdell, Miss Cleora
Donald. W.P. Roach, Mrs. Kate
fralic. Frances Simpson, G. W.
Jackson, Charles Thompson, Frank
johnson, Mrs. Marth Uhrus, l..
Keegen, Christ Walsh, John
Kirk, Ira
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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1898-05-06
Advertised Letter List.

The following is a list of letters re-
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for the week ending April 70. 1922.