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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Distances to Manila

The distance from Gibraltar to Manila
by way of the Suez canal is 1854 miles.
thus: From Gibraltar to Port Said, 1929
miles; through the canal, 80 miles; from
Suez to Alden, 1910; from Alden to Colombo,
$780, from Colombo to Singapore, 1860; from
Singapore to Manila, 1i35. 1t must, how
ever, be remembered that the passage of
the Suez canal, though short in distance,
ninety-nine miles, takes a considerable
time, as 1t must be made very slowly. The
canal, by convention signed October 20,
1888, is exempted from blockade, and YES
sells of all nations, whether armed or not,
are to be allowed to pass through it in
peace or war.
The distance to Manila from San Fran
cisco is 1850 miles, thus: From San Fran
cisco to Honolulu, 20S9 miles; from Homo
lulu to Manila, 4961.-New York Times.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

courage In shouldering responsibilities is
comparatively rare. To be courageous in
the latter case it is necessary that one
should be confident of his own ability to
manage successfully. To plan cam
paign or battle is quite different from exc.
cutting the orders of another. The move
ment of the troops in the present war
has been delayed through somebody's in
competency. The incompetency may
have been with Alger or Miles, or both.
The country begins to suspect that
Miles is not military genius, and every
body knows that Alger is an intellectual
Lilliput. The president seems to have
surrendered his Judgment, if he has any,
TO strategy board. Taken altogether,
army affairs have been very much dunn
fuddled.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
THE BOND STIMULANT

Since congress has passed an act
authorizing the issue of bonds the army
has commenced to move. 1t was heralded
day after day that movement of troops
upon Cuba was to be made at once; but
day after day some hitch appeared. 1t is
soon as Secretary Gage felt sure that he
could sign and sell bonds. There may be
nothing in this, but putting the two facts
together, and drawing the conclusion that
the one hinged upon the other, is as logicaY
as to conclude that a web footed bird Is
aquatic.
For some time the army has been de-
clared to be ready; transports have been
waiting to the number of thirty or forty.
under charters of from $3.50 to $500 per
day; fuel has not been wanting; Sampson
has been swearing because he has not
been supported by land forces, and the
phantom Spanish ships have been de-
stroyed or bottled up. There has been an
exceedingly unfortunate concentration Of
excuses for non-movement all of which
disappeared as soon as the conference
report on the revenue bond bill was agreed
to by the two houses Of congress. The
signature of the president to the bill was
assured beforehand. The fact is now dis
closed that preparations have been COM
plete for some time except these bonds,' -
to use the phrase of st. Paul. 1t is to be
hoped that hereafter Mr.. Gage will not
hold back in the prosecution of the war,
even though the new act restraints him
in a measure, at least. from selling the
bonds to the Rothschild-M Morgan syndi-
cate.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
OFF AT LAST

The Cuban army of occupation has
sailed at last, after numerous and vexa-
tious delays caused by the inefficiency of
the war department. Over Is, 900 officers
and men under command of General
Shafter will land in the neighborhood Of
Santiago probably by next Thursday,
and they will no doubt give proper ac-
count of themselves as soon as they Sc
cure the opportunity.
1t is to be hoped that no serious draw
backs have been caused by the inability OF
the war department to give prompt sup
port to the operations Of the navy. 1t
needs no trained military mind to under
stand that the troops should have been
on the spot ready to follow up the mani
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Politics at tha.Home

10 the Editor OF The Los Angeles Herald:
Ihe explanation as made by Major Donnell
IN the Los Angeles Record of the 1lth' in
slant certainly presents the exact position
OF the major, and it is tho same as the sug-
Sestion made by him to the complaining W.T.
ness against Governor Smith.
The whole course Of ponnell in this mat
Ter ~ unwarranted by law or by custom.
Admitting that there are always two sides
10 the question, does that fact give DON
nell the right to- try the case by letter? Does
that fact give Donnell the right 10 call up
anu introduce matters foreign to the case
presented IN ordeh to cloud the case pre-
sented against Governor Smith?
Inc laws OF California as they stand do
not take the right to vote from any man
whose name Is on the great register of the
county III wHicn ne IVes, unless registered
by fraud. No law forbids our county clerk
TO register member OF the Soldiers'home
ana as long as the law Is complied with
ehere Is no case OIL illegal voting. All the
members VINO were forbidden to vote at the
santa Monica election were properly regis
tered, and that In the precinct In which
they lived.
The trouble is that Smith and Donnell
do not have the making and unmaking of
the registration laws. BY virtue of their
respective offices they cannot say who
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

Lord Beresford, commanding the
largest navy in the world, has issued an
appeal for more ships and better guns,
saying the present war between the
United States and Spain has absolutely
demonstrated their need. The United
States does not need so large a navy as
England, but the same cry will soon be
heard in this country, with what result
depends largely upon our future terri
torial expansion policy.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Consideration

Clerk-I have been in your employ now
going on five years, and l am getting the
same salary started with.
Proprietor-I know IT. but every time
that I've made up my mind to cut you
down or discharge you something has re-
minded me of your wife and little ones at
home, so I just couldn't do it. There, my
man, you see have heart as well as a
head"-Chncago News.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
A Sage Suggestion

Early Ryser--Why don't you leave the
matchsafe in one place two consecutive
times? Every morning I waste five min
utes cropping for it,
Mrs. Ryser (sleepily, from under the bed
clothes)-How do you expect to find any,
thing in the dark? Why don't you strike
a light Call.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Lower Rates, More Sights

The forty-fve additional lights that are
made available by the reduction of the rate
schedule that is to go into effect the first
of next month will, added to the first-class
service we already possess, make Oakland
ore of the best lighted cities in the country.
Plenty Of lights, good streets and side
walks first-class sewers and good trans
portation facilities are the principal ele-
ments in the makeup of a thriving, enter
prising city. We are gradually getting
around to all the improvements.-Oak
Tribune.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
He Gould Do N o More

Let no one forget that the young volun-
teer from Santa Paula who died from dis
ease at the camp in San Francisco the other
day, before even the chance was given him
to strike blow at his country's foes, Is as
truly q martyr to the cause as will be he
who perishes in the fierce shock of battle.
He gave his life. He could do no more
Ventura Signal.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
New Woman Can't 90

DR.. Eva Harding OF Topeka, Kas., sent
In her name to go to the front as an assist
ant surgeon Kansas raised a shout of APP
prevail but the cold-blooded army board
says mo- to Eva's patriotic desire. Not
because she is not competent, but because
the presence of a handsome woman surgeon
in field and hospital would be demoraliz-
ing to the men," And they call this free
country!-Sacramento Record-Unlon.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Handy Man

Archie lin camp)-This thing Of playing
soldier isn't all fun. By the way, what did
you bring that foreign valet of yours along
for?
Reggie date of the 400)-To pronounce the
blawsted Spanish names for me.-Chicago
Tribune
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Motherly Pride

"Oh, did you hear about Mrs. Marbles
baby almost getting burned alive in the
fire at their house?"
Good gracious! Mol Is 1t possible?"
Eyes. She only had time to get his best
dress on him and curl his sweet little hair
before the firemen carried them out."-Cin-
clnnau Enquirer.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
I,os ANGELES Is Well Represented

There is big national and international
exposition on at Omaha, and California Is
not represented in it-or, If represented,
1t is only to a very meager extent. Such
Indifference is difficult to understand. es-
pecially as strenuous effort was made to
induce the state to send its fine mining ex-
hibt on from San Francisco. But no sue
cess attended the effort. - Oakland En-
uuirer.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
The Lesson Not Forgotten

"The Spaniards are matching our battle
cry, Remember the Maine with 'Remem-
Der Manila
Eyes, and I suppose 1t is the remembrance
Of the latter that makes them dodge any
more engagements Philadelph North
American.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

There is trouble in the Equal Suffrage
association of Denver. Some of the men,
bers got postal card invitations to GER.
tain function, while others received
daintily sealed envelopes. The opposing
faction of the lady suffragists are now
sharpening their bread knives against the
next time any of the snubbers or snubbees
shall run for Office.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

The California Voice has new dress of
type and lots of advertising. That is a
fine combination. Whatever opinions
may be held regarding prohibition, which
is Editor Bowers hobby, it must be con-
ceded that he is honest and fearless in
advocating the principles in which he be-
lieves. You always know just where to
find DR.. Bowers.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

The next convention of the State League
of Republican Clubs will be held, not at
San Jose but at Los Angeles. The Repub-
licans of this county are disappointed. but
they are not sore, and In May, 1900, they
will send down a large ard enthusiastic
delegation to enjoy the well-known hospi-
tally of the City Of the Angels.-San Jose
Mercury.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity, SO far as is consistent with the
proper expression of their views)
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
A Pleasant Anniversary

Mr.. Frankstown--Spiffin's birthday comes
next week. Let's give smoker in his
honor.
Mr. Larimer-Thats the very thing. Spit
fin doesn't use cigars and can't bear the
smell of tobacco.-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Too Much

Anxious Mamma--Yes, Mr.. Lakeside, the
fact is I have three daughters who ought
Ito be settled In life. Is this western friend
of yours marrying man?
Mr.. Lakeside (of Chicago)-Not to- any
great extent. mum. I'm afraid he wouldn't
want to take more than one of 'em.-New
York Weekly
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Who'll BuyP

''It has been said that America is ma
ton of shopkeepers," said the German
diplomat"
YES" replied the emperor. land 1 hope
they'll put the Philippine islands on the
bargain counter" Washington Star.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

Walter l.. Webb no longer disgraces the
school board. He was compelled to resign
at last nights session of the board for
good and sufficient cause. The shameful.
story is told elsewhere.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Unappreciative

do you know that an ordinary piano con-
tains about a mile Of wire?'
mo. should rather believe that an or
binary piano contains about wagon load
of tinware.'-Chicago News.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

American goods will have to pay a
tariff before they can enter the port Of
Manila until the islands are formally ac-
quired by treaty of peace. That is rub
bling Dingleyism in with vengeance.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
QUESTION OF COMPETENCE

During the civil war General Miles dis
played personal courage in subordinate
commands, but he had no opportunity to
show his metal under grave responsible
tiles. Personal bravery is common, but
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

The report that Manila has surrendered
is denied. This is foundation enough for
q dispatch from Madrid saying that
Dewey and his fleet have been swept off
the face of tho earth. All the Spaniards
want at this stage of the game is little
euroura pemC Mt
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

Lieutenant Hobson sunk the Merrimac
on a Friday. Probably people are yet
alive who maintain that he would not
have been made prisoner had his venture
been made on any other day Of the week.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

The meeting to select ticket Of fifteen
freeholders to submit to the people will
be held tonight instead of tomorrow night.
The date was incorrectly announced in
this column.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

sofa Mrs. Wallypug remarked that she
wished he would not snore so.
PA amt snOrin',' said Tommy Wally-
pug. Hes dreamin' about dorg, and
that's the dorg growing. "-Harper's Ba-
gar.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

The language disorders in Austria have
been renewed. Emperor Francis Joseph
will now have troubles of his own with
out meddling with the affairs Of the
United States.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
The Bulletin Face

A good deal having been said and written
about the bicycle face" leads the Boston
to remark that it is as nothing
in these war days to the bulletin faces
Well put.-Sacramento Record-Union.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

General Alger was a great deal more
active in rushing to his own defense than
he was in getting the troops off to Cuba.
Still he has not yet offered to pay the
expenses of the expedition "out Of his
own pocket"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
THE TEACHERS AGAIN

1t would be nice thing to do if the
board of education would arrange to pay
the teachers their final salaries for the
year before the last week of the term
ends, and also make public at the same
time the assignments of teachers for the
next year.
Very often the teachers are not paid
until the next week after school closes,
and they are thus obliged to remain in the
city several days under expense to them
selves-expense they can i'll afford and
which seems easy of avoidance.
The assignment of teachers at the close
Of the term will enable those who are not
to be retained to make other arrange
ments. When the assignments are made
during the vacation they often come SO
late as to prevent the teachers from max
ing other engagements for the next school
year. 1t is manifcstly unfair to the teach
ers to place them in such dilemma. On
the other hand the teachers retained will
depart on their vacations without that
feeling of uncertainty and worriment
which detracts so much from the length
and enjoyment of life.
The board of education doubtless un-
derstands it's own business. The Herald
merely offers these suggestions in the
hope that it may prove feasible and ad-
visable to put them into practice.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

The president signed the war revenue
bill yesterday afternoon, and Secretary
Gage at once issued bond call for $780,
OOO. 00O
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

He-Does she belong to the smart set
here?
She-Well, she ought to, for, dear knows,
she's stupid enough.-Harlem Life.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

The most prominent feature of our new
Philippine possession, up to date, is the
tariff schedule.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

The volunteer poets are three ahead
of the volunteer army up to date with new
rhyming recruits coming in every day.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
The Reaction

About the most cheerful body Of men that
can be got together is a convention Of under
takers.-Boston Transcript.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14
Tommy EXPLAINS

The Imagination of some small boys is
worth having. The other night when Mr..
Wallypug was lying asleep on his library
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

help it is noticed that the bottom
drops out of nothing. Silver will save the
nation vet.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

Strangely enough, London did not
choose to look upon the senate's silver
coinage vote as an adverse development,
and consequently the expected selling
from that quarter did not materialize.
In fact. early London prices were con-
siderably above the New York closing
New York Times.
The gold bugs make bugaboo of silver
for selfish and political purposes, but
when, by stress of events, the country is
obliged to call on the white metal for
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

HdISt tHt TOOI!
Raise the sky!
Raise-wel, raise everything!
The Bee will not be so enthusiastic when
it comes to raising a subscription, If the
experience of Los Angeles affords any
criterion.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

The Sacramento Bee, speaking of the
projected Fourth of July celebration in
that city, says:
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

What would San Bernardino do with
out it's health officer? In recent report
he says:
AS to the contamination of the water
by the animals which are nightly
drowned in the ditch, believe that the
danger is greatly overrated. The dead
animals are taken from the ditch every
morning by Zanjero Sibey, who is a
most watchful and intelligent official,
and considering the large amount of wa
ter, / do not think any contamination
takes place. To be quite sure, 1 advise
the boiling of the water before using.
This is absolute protection.
Boiling the health officer, la Mikado,
would also afford much needed protection.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

A few weeks ago this paper named
Scipio Craig of the Redlands Citrograph
as the Republican nominee for congress
from the Seventh district, but the Citro-
graph said never a word. 1t now seems
that Scipio had aimed his gun higher
Last weeks Citrograph says:
South California Republicans demand
the enXt United States senator and will
have him. There is no use in attempt
ing to dispute this fact or to switch
them to other lines. OF course, If our
good brothers of the north end insist
WELL rather than be rude about it, we
will take the governor, too. But, dear
boys, don't you think for moment
that we will ever relinquish our just
claim on the United States senatorship.
And, mind you, further, We want 20
name him ourselves.
How under the canopy does Scipio ex-
pect to be senator, congressman an6
governor all at the same time?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-14

We hope the backing and filling which
has so long characterized army move
ments has at last come to an end. AS
delays have seemed unnecessary, they
have been tantalizing. The question,
who is to blame is now being considered:
at Washington. Is it Alger, or Miles, or
who is it? Let the strategy board settle
it. Somebody has been at fault The
navy has been active, but has been un-
able to accomplish anything decisive for
want of assistance from land forces. 1t
was stated in Madrid the other day that
the Spanish could continue the war in
Cuba for two years, and the calculation
was based, no doubt, on the dilatoriness
on our part in moving. Having made
start the country is hopeful that there
may not be another hitch.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-17

his law offIcs In the Bailey block by
Pcst-1ntclllEencer reporter
Is It true" Judge Humee was asked.
'',!iat you have definitely decided To be-
cone an open candidate fer election TO the
United States senatsf'
THAT In a pointed. pertinent question
and requires n straightforward answer
replied Judge Humes. ~ he settled back
I'm his seat II am believe tina. when a
man desares and deems himself fitted for
any particular ofyfte. he should not be
afraid or ashamed TO ted the people that
he wants At
what are your reasons for entering the
contss, ~ this tme?''
The People should Nc Informed.
In the preeent method Of eIecting
United States senators by the legislatures,
] think IL ii right ana proper that the
people should have eonae knowledge or who
the candidates for senator are 10 lac before
the legislature il elected replsed thu
mayor. In the first place should explain
shat II senators were elected as they
uhcaLn be. by dfrect vote az tho people the
candidates fnast be known In order 10
give the people tho same opportunities
now, they should know the names OF pros.
psctlvD sardidat0s The people cannot
vote Tor senator direct. bus they can inas-
recGy. II the candidates come out openly
and do not. aS has been done too often In
the past. attempt 70 enter through tNe
hack door after tho leg stature IS IN sess-
eion AZ the present time Eastern Wash
tngton holds two seats "a tie United
States senate. In all fairness~. row thas 4
escesssscr TO ogle ~ these senators IN about
10 be selected he should come from ss)f7e-
where west - the mountains Western
Washington contains tA. greater portion
OF the wealth ~ The state ifa devvleptY1~f,t
Is 9Th IN ats Infancy. tive commerce of its
etties ts growing ana she present irales-
stsEe arr that ii wonderful ~rs ~ {ust OMEN
ttx nv. duo largely - Tecs-ut territorial ar
Gnss0ons an account oe tae war. nui Ia
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-17

NOTICE IL hereby given ;aat Asa He=:
Is aa losg~- ia tae employ - the uuae.-
siHnei. 20 having ben sIS= aarEe3 and is
70; &E-e@T'Sts5l - .eal4ect any moneys or
~ - ~ -. ---a-..a u. -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-07-17
The Mayor Publicly Announces
His Candidacy.
He WILL MAKE An OPEN FIGHT
The People, ne Says, lshsuIa unses-
sfsna who Are 10 he Candidates
Before the Legis1aiure-Wesfe
Washington In, He Thinks. Ensi-
tied 20 Have Wilson, ssceessor-
Attstads On Kational Questions.

Judge Thomas ]. Funes. mayor OF Sc
site, yesterday definitely announced him
~ - q candidate sof the position Of
Ensted States senator TO g,1ccseG Hen.
Sem l. Wilson
Judge HQmey name has been frequently
0nns5oned by Republicans as a possible
candidate before the nett legislature for
Uns.sd States senator. ever since his great
victory over the combined fusion forces In
ehe mayoraaty flgh, In this city last spring.
Yesterday IL was ANNOUNCED BY some OF
Judge UumeS friends that he had finally
concluded 10 enter the contest. and the
story aroused considerable intsres. In po-
ltioai circles. Last night the judge con-
Armed thS.r statements He was found in