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The times., 1898-03-06

The national characteristic of the
Spaniard is an intense conviction of the
superiority of Spain and of the Span
lard over every other nation in exist
ence. 1t is this pride and arrogance
which fills him with such contempt for
foreigners of every kind, and especially
for Americans, that he will not ever
take the trouble to learn anything about
the United States, the country which
above all others helped the colonies in
South and Central America to rebel
against the mother country and obtain
their Independence
Possibly, II the people at large who
are steeped in ignorance, knew more
about the United States. they might
not be so very eager for a conflict. and
the war fever might abate. AS the
matter stands now they are so con-
Nlnced OF their own overwhelming su-
periority both by sea and by land, that
they cannot understand or tolerate that
Sagasta should delay infiicting upon
the Yankees" the condign punishment
which the latter are declared TO de-
serve.
factor in the present situation
which is worthy of being noted is the
attitude of the clergy and the episco-
pacy. Instead of using their spiritual
influence in favor OF peace, they are
doing everything that they can. both
from the pulpit and in pastoral inter-
course with their flocks, to foster the
war fever, acting, presumably, in defer
ence TO instructions from Don Carlos.
to whom they are all devoted, since
he has promised, if he ever secures
possession of the throne, to restore to
the clergy their former possessions and
powers. They are all bitterly opposed
to the present administration. not only
because its liberal doctrines are op-
posed to their principles, but likewise
because Sagasta, the prime minister of
the most Catholic country in Europe.
is Freemason and grand master of
III. craft in this kipo,ioro
The times., 1898-03-06

Panza, never objected to lending a hand
whenever he saw that something was
to be gained, and also that Sancho's s
hand was a heavy one. Who knows but
that the Yankee commerce may be
made TO feel the weight of Sancho's
hand if our government so manages as
to make good use of the means at its
command?
I'VE have lost hundreds of millions in
treasure, thousands of men and three
years Of time; that is to say. more
than half the elements with which
true statesman would have known how
To avert the danger of war with the
United States, whose conduct would
have been quite different from what it
is now if she had seen that We were
prepared for war. 1t is certainly too
late now to remedy our past blunders,
for. even in case the country could
again furnish the means to acquire new
ships. the opportunity to use them Is
sure 10 present itself long before they
could be launched. But we may yet
organize what resources We have and
give great uneasiness to those Yankee
traders who dream of turning their
yardsticks into swords
AS a sign of the misery prevailing in
Madrid, the newspapers say that 992
during the month of February at pub
lie auction by the Monte de Piedad
government pawnshOp), the owners
having failed TO redeem them.
Probably the most interesting feature
OF the Italian anniversary. celebrated
Friday, was contributed by the veter-
ans who took part in the ceremonies
attending the proclamation of the con-
stitution at Turin exactly half GEN.
tury ago. Prominent among these is
Gen. Corvette. who had entered the
Italian army two years previously
that is to say in 1876 as sublieuten-
ant, and who may be regarded, there
fore. as the dean and father of King
Humbert's army.
The Duke of AbruzZi's absence on
this so notable occasion is due TO the
fact that he is actively engaged in
| making his preparations in Sweden for
the arctic expedition on which he is to
start three months hence, and which is
to be conducted on a very elaborate
scale. The duke has been pestering his
uncle, the king,to grant him the neces-
sary leave of absence and permission
ever since he returned from America,
after accomplishing the successful as
cent of Mount Elias, in Alaska. AT
first King Humbert turned a deaf ear
to the entreaties, but has at length
yielded, and accorded an audience of
several hours to Prof Cora, one of the
most eminent members of the faculty
of the university for the purpose of dis
cussing with him the plans and de-
tails of the undertaking and examining
charts.
The times., 1898-03-06

In reply to an article in El Nacional.
which frankly declared that war with
the United States would prove disas-
trous to Spain, Ell Impartial recently
said:
If. While persistng in multiplying our
efforts, the great republic is cynically
to reproach us because we don't put
an end to the war; if, needless of
Spain's sorrows and sacrifices, she is to
maintain her present policy and sys-
tematicaIly foil all our plans; if she is
to attempt gradually to weaken US by
now and then thrusting her spear into
our flesh; then however inclined to
peace we may feel, we declare that a
rupture is a thousand times prefera BILE
to the prolongation of our nations
agony.
I'm thus speaking We wish all to un-
derstand that pride alone is not what
moves us. We are equally influenced
by the voice of reason. Spain's dignity
and convenience are now closely united
1t is no question of QuiXotic struggle
Our countrymen should remember that
Don Quixote's squire himself, Sancho
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sent a message 10 the State Department
outlining the order as follows:
Madrid, March 4.-By royal decree
published today and taking effect in
Peninsula. Balcarie and Canary ISL
ards, March ,, 1898. the tariff duties on
wheat -four are transitOrily reduced as
follows: On wheat 8 pesetas per hun
dred Kilograms, in place of 10 pesetas
30 centimOs as heretofore; on wheat
-four, 10 pesetas in place of Il pesetas
% centimGs as heretofore These du-
ties to remain in force as long as the
price of wheat in Castillian markets
shall exceed q pesetas per 100 kil0-
grams
That Spain should thus reduce one Of
her chief sources of revenue at first
seemed incredible to the officials at the
State Department Later, however, IL
was pointed out that ii was a shreWd
political move on the part of the Sa-
gasta ministry, which is straining ~ev-
er nerve TO retain the good will Of the
Spanish populace until such time as
the government shall be prepared 10
accede to the demands of the irate
DCns and fight with America
The people of Spain have been starv-
ing for bread for weeks. Professions
have marched through the streets with
transparencies calling for food in most
incendiaTy language.
The tariff on wheat and flour has
been very high and under its cover
ring of capitalists has forced up the
price TO a point that is prOhibitive to al
mCst all the common people. The
wheat crop was larger by 0000,0 600
bushels last year than the year before
and ct the price is much higher.
The tariff on wheat and flour is one
of the principal revenues of the govern
meut and this reduction will cut il
down 30 per cent This. with the con-
dition of the Spanish treasury cOnsid-
cred. makes the move particularly sig
nifcant. The minister of finance was
strongly opposed to the reduction until
the meeting of the Cortes in the latter
part of next month.
The times., 1898-03-06

Senator Daniel of Virginia, has been i'll
with an attack of the grip for several
days. He is now at Lynchburg but his
friends expect TO see him back in the
Senate by the latter part Of this week
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At the first command both ranks take the position OF load and
fix the the object ndicated at the second command ADJUST
the sight and immediately fix the upon the object again
So IS. The distance announced the command should be-
nearly possible the distance of the object indicated
The should be pacteed aiming at objects above and be-
low them.
81 80. Being at order I. Open, 2. BOXES.
Steady the piece by grapng it with the left hand just below the
stacking swivel the BODY open the box with the
right hand and resume the order.
In similar manner each man. his box is inspected closes it,
and the order.
SO. 40. Being at order arms: /. Inspection. ARMS
At the command ARMS bay ons fixed and cartridge boxes
opened
man, Inspector approaches him. executes port
chamber.
The inspector takes the piece with the right hand gasping it
just below the lower band of hand down e dropping
the hands by the sde) nspects ard hands it back in the posi-
ton in which it received The receives with the LETT
hand at the balance closes chamber brings the hammer to the
safety nsteh port arms to order and unfxes
bay0net
As the inspector returns the piece the next executes
ton and through the squad Should the piece lie in
ected without handling the closes the chamber brings the
hammer to the safety notch the piece with the right hand
at the small Of the order and untxes the
yone when the inspector passes the next who nimed
ateiy executes inspection
50. Al The inspection begins the right, after
which the inspector and inspect boxes from lett to
right.
Boxes closed as
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VOlley Firing.

1867 81. The squad being line fronting the object to be
fired pieces loaded Fire bysquad al such object
At $50 many yards Squad, READY g. AIN, T. FIRE g.
LOAD.
To fire another voey the object but with line OF
sight: At $50 many yards 2 Squad, B. READY AM D
FIRE, 6. LOAD.
To fire another voey at object l. at (such an object
at $50 many yards Squad, a. READY AIM, o. FIRE Z.
LOAD.
O6 S. The object and will be indicated In the pre-
paraoy all kinds fire, illustrated the
ceding examples.
If the object considerable angle to the front of the squad
the will of the squad to face the
object.
The given sufficient intervals TO allow them TO
lie executed prescribed The command fire gwen when the
pieces appear TO be steady
These rules general
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belly, thus inclinins
the b ody a bou t
thirty-five degrees
to the right; the
piece is lowered at
the same time with
the right hand, toe
Pl. Il. Par. 81


up, muzzle off the ground, left hand at the balance left
elbow ground right hand the small of the stock opposite
the neck THIS is The position lying down.
The rank back thrtysx inches the most con-
without rising and lie down prescribed for the
rank
II. d. Being in the position lying down: RISE
Place the left hand the ground and raise the body on the
knees up and place the left the side of the right
knee and place the the position of the order knee
ing Two Rise and take the position of the
close TO facing distance on their file leaders.
[S2. Fl. Being at the order standing: LIE DOWN
Each rontnk takes the position of order kneeing
cePt that the right knee placed against the left heel tTwo
Draw back the left foot and place the knee the gound place
the left hand well forward the ground lie fiat the belly
thus nclinng the body about thrve degrees to the right the
piece lowered at the time with the right hand toe resting
the ground barrel muzze off the ground left hand at the
balance left elbow the ground right hand the small OF the
stock opposite the neck.
The rank step back tirtysx inches and lie down
prescribed for the frontrank.
13. 81. Being in the position lying down KNEEL.
Place the left hand the ground and the body the
knees; draw and place the left by the side the right
knee raise and place the the position the order knee
the earrank take the position Of the kneeng
then forward thirty six inches in the
without rising.
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TO Cease Firing.
T1O7.1 80. CEASE FIRING.

1917 80. CEASE FIRING.
Take position load if not already there draw the car
fridge eject empty she'll By opening the chamber close tne
chamber bring tile safety notch, lower the sghI
if raised and take the ORDER order kneeng or the pton
lying down. the be- II standing the rear-ran m;n
back their file leaders, taking the order rs pre-
scribed in paragraph 80
[IOS. 60 The Tor sgna firing Is always
firing kind and be at
after the first preparatory command for firing whether the
firing has actually commenced not
This rule as general
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15S. I. Order ARMS
Resume order for charge bayOnet
l59. Being at the guard ADVANCE
Move the left foot quickly forward twice its length follow with
the right foot the distance.
l6O. RETIRE
right quickly to the twice its LENGTH follow
with the left foot the distance.
l6l. 1. Front, 2. Pass.
the right foot quickly fifteen inches in front OF the left
keeping right quaey the right advance the Left foot to its
relative position in front.
l62. 1. Rear 2. Pass
Carry quickly fifteen inches to the of the right
place the right foot its relative position in keeping right
sguarely to the right.
l63. L. Right, g Volt.
right turning the ball of the left foot at the
carry right quickly its position
l04. L. Left 2. VOLT.
turning ball of the left foot at the
time carry right foot quickly to its position in
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-04-21
Farmers Break the Buggy Monopoly

It is claimed that for years buggy manufac-
turers have secured exOrbitant prices for their
goods, but recently. through the combined
assistance OF the farmers of Iowa, Illinois and
other States, SEARS. ROEBUCK X Co., of Chicago,
have got the price of open buggies down to
$3.50; Top Buggies. s22.sj; Top Surrics. s43.75
and upwards, and they are shipping tbew =
immense numbers direct TO farmers inGvery
State They send an immense Buggy Catalogue
free. postpaid. to any one who asks FOR it, This
certainly IS big victory for the farmer, but
dealers.
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At the command kneel, lie doscn, or rise, the
hammer will be brought to the safety notch
if not already there This rule as general
t6S. 20. Being at order arms: KNEEL.
Each front-rank man half faces TO the
right, carrying the right foot so that the toe
shall be about 10 inches TO the rear and 10
inches to the left of the left heel: kneel on
right knee, bending the left, left toe slightly
inclined to the right, right leg pointing di-
rectly TO the right; weight of body resting on
right heel: place left forearm across left thigh,
hand hanging naturally; the piece remains in
the position of order arms right hand grasp
ing it above the balance This is the position
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After exercises in firing before dismisng the squad passing
to other instruction will be made to insure that
cartridge is left in chamber.
1O3] 3D. The commands for firing the same whether the
squad be Standing kneen lying down The commands for
kneeEg or lying down precede the commands for firing
lO4l 90. At the first preparatory command for firing the
squad being in line standing both ranks take the position of load
prescribed in paragraph and the cartridge box, if
slipped to the hip and opened the command indicating the
lance the sights the cartridge box closed and
placed after executing firing Par so
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Each steps off obiquely to the right with the left
foot planting the opposite the middle OF the interval to his
right and line with the left heel of his onrank at the
time placing the butt of piece against his left foot the toe
Of butt in line with of foot then kneels prescribed for the
front rank
80. III. Being at the order kneeling: RISE
Rise and take the position of order arms; the rearank
covering their file leaders
20. ~. Being at the order kneeing: LIE DOWN.
Each oDank places the right knee against the left heel
Two back the left and place the knee the ground
pace the left hand well the ground and lie fiat the
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IO9.1 81. L. Fire at VIZ, 3 At (such obect) At $50
many yards a. Squad 5. READY 6. COMMENCE FIRING
At the command firing each independently OF
object fires loads and continues
rapidly with taking careful aim at each
The should be taught load rapidly and to aim deib
erately.
[llO.1 81. l. CEASE FIRING, 2. LOAD
The firing will stop the second command pieces not already
there will be brought the position of load and those not loaded
will be loaded
interrupt the firing for the purpose of steady
change another method of firing, retain
loaded the being which latter the
should be brought to the safety
NOTCH
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BAYONET EXERCISE.

Isl. The object of this drill is make the soldier quick and
proficient in handling his piece.
merely prescribe the of executing the
laid restrict the number movements
leaving discretion commanders and the ingenuity
the selection of such other exercises accord with
the object of the drill.
As accurately the commands
given rapidly EXPERIENCES in the bayonet exercise depending
mostly quckneSs of motion.
I In taking and distances the normal interval and
when armed four PAGES when unarmed two
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hHttIIHS, IHg uUWII, drIu IISIIIS
are first taught without arms;
they are executed as with arms,
except that in the position kneel-
ing the right hand rests on the
right thigh, and in moving to
and from the lying position the
right hand is placed on the
ground; in the position lying
down the forearms are against
each other on the ground, left
arm IN from.
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Rapid Fire.

I'LL 63 This fire employed under usual conditions for
ranges trajectory comparatively fat and the
firing should be very effective Rapid fire. At tsuch
Object g. At $50 many CARDS. Squad, D. READY, g. COM
FIRING
the command indicating the distance if 600 yards less
the sights laid the firing executed the firing at will
great rapdty will admit of effective aiming at the
object.
If firing WILL begin rapid fire: Rapid fire. 3 COMMENCE
FIRING, when rapid fire is taken up
the rapid fire should be given until after the
fire at piH is well executed
further voleys the commands would be prescribed in
paragraph 81.
ll2I5O 81. for the application of the different fires
will be found in the battle exercises.
End of Circular 16
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To Take Intervals.

Ij3. Being halt: To the right (or le) take inter
rails MARCH
command the rank steps back four at the
the the left OF each rank stands fast the
the right and step off, each hating faced to
the 'front.' when he has the proper interval.
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Firings.

1O2 "a The post the instructor is three PAGES of
Tue squad but actual firing places himself where he best
make himself and at the time observe the effect of the
fire. the objective should be in plain view and designated
he easily distinguished by all.
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To Assemble.

1876. 1. Assemble g MARCH.
the rank stands FAST the other
forward and to their proper places.
l7 distances having been TAKEN and the squad
being at the with bayonets fixed Bayn
9. GUARD
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To Take Distances.

I55 Being line at halt and having counted ours l. Front
take distance :. MARCH
Number four of the front rank straight the
front: off number has advanced
the snec6ed distance three and off
The rank executes what has been
sribed for rank number moving off
her four front advanced four PAGES The proper distance
being attained: l. Squad 2. HALT
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To Load.

ia. &C. The recruits first taught load fire NTH
out cartridges after few lessons they should dummy
cartridges and when well instructed the drill may close with
few rounds of blank cartridges.
lI0 20. No cartridges will be used except when indicated
by the words Nth dummy blank ba cartridges preceding
command LOAD This RUE general.
t16.l 2S Being in line standing at the order: Squad
LOAD.
Each steps off obquely to the right with the left
foot planting the toe opposite the middle of the interval to his
right and line with the left heel his
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l54. To the right Tor left) assemble, 9 MARCH
the right stands FAST the other close
to their proper places.
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positions of the of and the rng may ordered with
the previous position the piece
the will be executed without regard
tions + cadence.
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sling which rests upon the shoulder piece in rear of
shoulder muzze down and barrel to the rear; right
hand steadying the piece
On route marches the piece may be slung on
either shoulder The gun sling should never be so
tightly drawn that it cannot be readily adjusted.
[9S.] so. 1. Secure, 2. ARMS.
The piece is held in the right hand at the balance
barrel down, soping downward and to the front;
right hand supported against the front of the right
hip, upper arm against the stock. A corresponding
position in the left hand may be used.
100. 81. When the recruits are first exercised
in marching with arms, the instructor orders the
pieces in position before putting the squad in march,
and before passing from quick to double time; he
also the recruits to be at quick time at the
right shoulder before ordering the halt.
100 81. When the marchings and the
manual of arms are thoroughly understood, the