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The age-herald., 1898-08-03
BISMARCK'S WORK
 CONFUSED EUROPE

Henryk sienkiewicz the author of Quo
 York Journal on Bismarck:
 l am not an admirer of Prince Bismarck,
 but I will try to give as unbiased an opin-
 ion as possible
 Above aH he was an eminent practical
 politician, and as such lowered high above all his contemporaries. I doubt whether
 he would have conceived the idea of Ger
 many's unification if it had not been there
 before him. He was not one of those crea-
 tive geniuses who produce great ideas and give them to the world. But if there had been no Bismarck the unfcation of Ger
 many would probably have remained dream. He made it fact.
 Cavour alone has rivalled Bismarck in
 cleverness for carrying out and endowing with life ideas upheld by the nation. But
 Cavour got outside help, and his life's work did not convulse Europe as did Bismarck's He did not create so great power as Ger many is, either In this respect Bismarck was the first man of the century.
 Bismarck was ncomparable in the mat
 ter of making the most of men, things and
 accidents. He took hold of everything that
 came along, and knew not only how to ham, dle events taVoraDle 10 nm, aVOiulnB col- lisions, but turned everything happening to his advantage. In this respect he showed great creative power.
 His methods were startling. In his char
 acter he united qualities that were seem- ingly opposed to each .other-imprudence and the greatest forethought; he was can- did and iesuftical at the same time. He never loved truth, but once in a while told the truth as other people tell lies off and on. This stratagem of his often deceived an enemy.
 The structure he erected was artificial and we'll finished off, but at the same time appeared not unlike a Cyciopean piece of architecture. His great and clever giants l fist showed in every one of his acts. He loved power, and he made the most of it. He perfected power. He welded together Germany, hammer in hand, and never hes itated to let his hammer descend upon Ger man heads when necessary.
 After the dismissal of the chancellor a certain French bishop asked: What would become of us if this powerful Germany
 were as good as she is powerfully I make answer: Bismarcks Germany cannot be good.
 Many Germans loved and admired Bis- marck they acknowledge that the unifca- tion of the Fatherland was his work, but they recognized also, long ago, that Ger
 many could not continue to live under his guidance. ta,
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
The Philippine Problem.

If, in response to the demands of certain well-known interests for which MT. J. Pierrepont Morgan may be said to stand, the Philippine problem must be referred to
 joint commission, one-half Spanish and one-half American, sitting probably in
 London, there are good men familiar with
 such problems that the president can com
 mand in both parties. In the democratic
 party there are two men that will come to
 every mind that is devoted to America.
 These men are Senator John T. Morgan
 who has studied international questions for
 twenty years as a member of the committee
 on foreign relations, and Ex-Secretary
 Richard Olney, who asserted and upheld
 the Monroe doctrine in the Venezuela case
 Both are Americans. They believe in
 America and American civilization and
 American rights, and they would uphold
 them under all circumstances.
 As sentiment crystallizes over this ques- tion it is seen that nothing less than one entire island capable of fertilization and strong defense, will do as a naval station | a station that affords ample and safe. an- chorage in its chief harbor, and room for troops for docks, for a ship yard, for an American town, on the land. Anything less than this will not answer the desire of the people. In the absence of an in
 demnty, anything less at the end of suc-
 cessful war would be weakness. Anything
 less would not enable us to aid in securing what we must have-what New England needs even more than the south does-an open China.
 Tine American portion of the commission will be expected, too, to see that ten mill l ions of people in the Philippines are not again exposed to the rapacity and cruelty l of unchecked Spanish rule. This should be l done in the worlds interest-in the name of good government, of humanity, of civiliza- 1 tion. Admiral Dewey and General Merritt are to hold the Philippines until the com
 mission reaches an agreement and we need commissioners who will see that no | agreement is reached which does not guar l antee to the people of the Philippines the
 blessings of good government. Men like
 John T. Morgan and Richard Olney are 1 needed for such a task.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
A Naval War.

Peace was won by the destruction of the ships of Spain, thus rendering hr helpless
 outside of the Iberian peninsular, and prac- tically handing over to the United States all her colonies. When she appreciated her lack of ships-when she saw that even sued for peace. The battles in Manila Bay and off Santiago took from Spain all hope. Both were smashing fights. Dewey's battle was the more daring and brilliant, because in the face of mines and batteries he steamed directly up to the enemy, and pounded him out of sight. Sampson very wisely declined to undertake a similar task, and the army was called in to drive 9,is prey out of its refuge. Modern ships hnd modern guns were the more thorough 1y tested at Santiago, but the action itself lacked the brilliancy and dash and gall 1antry of Dewey's fight under the forts of Manila. The two, however, decided the Mar, shortening 1t to three months and compelling Spain to accept peace upon the terms named by President Mckinley
 Cervera's folly hastened, but did not change the result. It robbed Shafter and Inc army of some glory, and largely added to the glory of the navy.
 At the outset people thought that siege of Havana, involving considerable battles
 would be followed by its surrender, and the close of the, war. The war was fought
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
CUBA SHOULD NOT BE HANDED OVER

From the Baltimore sun.
 The cessation of Spanish sovereignty over Cuba is, of course, an Indispensable condi- ton. The war was undertaken expressly to affect this result. But this does not imply that the island is to be handed over to the Cuban insurgents. Our government has all along refused to recognize the alleged gov- ernment of the insurgents in any way what ever, deeming the rebel element unfit to conduct the administration of the country. The refusal to turn Santiago over to the Cubans was in accordance with President McKinley's conviction that rights of per- son and property would not be safe in the hands of the rough element that consti- tutes the insurgent "armies.'
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
PRELIMINARY TO PEACE.
From the New York Press.

Nothing can come of the Spanish peace proposals which have now taken actual substance of not definite form, until the conclusion of the military operations now on foot at Manila and in Porto Rico. No contestant can be expected to cease from action while his arm is in midair engaged in the delivery of blow. If the Spanish expression of a desire for peace-for that is all it is-was designed to prevent the oc- cupation of these places by the United Sta tes, it will fail.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
CANADA's GOVERNOR GENERAL.

From the New York Tribune.
 The Earl of Minto, the new governor-gen- eral of Canada, as Viscount Melgund, was military secretary to Lord Lansdowne when he was governor-general of Canada "The impression Lord Melgund left in Canada" says the Toronto Mail and Empire, twas distinctly favorable to him. He was a pleasant, genial gentleman, as well as a good soldier. His return as governor-gen- eral to occupy Rideaux hall, where thir- teen years ago he lived as secretary to another excellency. will be quite welcome."
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
CONDITIONS OF PEACE.

From the New York Journal.
 Cuba must be free without any conditions of the Spanish debt or any trace of Span- ish mortage.
 Spain must abandon all claim to the Phil ippines, Porto Rico and every other spot on which the American flag flies. We shall decide what is to be done with the Philip pines, but the one thing absolutely settled is that Spain is never again to have any share in controlling their destiny.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
From q NeighbOr.

From the Birmingham News.
 Yesterday marked the close of the hrst years administration of the Birmingham Age-Herald under MT. Edward W. Barrett It is but the simple truth to state that yes terday's Age-Herald, which contained thir- tv-two pages in celebration of the event, was probably the best paper ever issued from that office. The News congratulates MT. Barrett upon his excellent paper ana upon the liberal patronage accorded him.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

out and closed without even the taking of a step towards such an enterprise. Ha- vana falls without a blow. Cuban city never dreamed of at the beginning of the war became the scene of active hostilities. Cervera unwittingly changed the nature and term of the war.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
WHAT sPAIN MUST DO.

From the New York World.
 Our terms are simple enough. Spain must take herself out of this hemisphere by giving up Porto Rico and Cuba to such government as we may elect She must assent to whatever arrangement we may dictate as to the Philippines, the Ladrones, the Carolines and the rest. She must pay in money or territory, whatever indemnity we may see fit to exact for the necessity of carving on the war.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
HOW IT WAS DONE,
From the Nashville American.

From the NasHVIIIt AnItTIuaI
 The Chicago Times-Herald has solved the Sampson-Schley controversy, and has put it in nut shell. It says: After a careful reading of Admiral Sampson's report of the destruction of Cervera's ships, we in- fer that Schley did it with Sampson's fleet" If a man killed rabbit with another mans gun, the question is, how much of the rabbit would the owner of the gun have a claim to?
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The Galveston News expresses the hope that the railroads. in making rates to the state convention, will charge all the em- perors that apply for transportation double regular rates.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

It is not too early to begin to pronounce Ponce "Ponthay." It has come to stay, and the people of the new American city prefer to pronounce the name of their town in that way They should be gratified.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
Alive to Business

From the Richmond Dispatch.
 Clipper-You remember Renter, the real estate agent who went to the front with the volunteers?
 Lipper-Yes, very well.
 Clipper-Well, at the battle of Siboney the American troops hadn't any more than captured the field when he went to the commanding officer and asked if he couldn't have an option on it for sale or lease.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
MUST BE NO MANANA BUSINESS.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
 We trust that peace Is at hand. The war was ill-advised on Spanish part; on ours it was necessity. She should have sued for peacc weeks ago, when she might have had better terms. Now she must accept ours, and VIC very much fear that she will not do so at once. If Spain is in earnest, there must be TO mama" business.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
THIS IS BRUTAL.

From the Atchison Globe.
 There are too many girls in the world who talk of their longing to become army nurses and Do Good, whose mothers con- tinue to get up in the night when there is sickness in the family.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

Now, that the state elections are ended, and the wing beats of peace can be heard, prime sanitary condition, and then get ready for the new business season. Things arc to hum this fall in the Birmingham district.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
A PORTABILITY.
nm the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

From the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
 It is hardly worth while to speak of Gen eral Wheeler as a candidate for reelection to congress An old soldier who insisted on staying at the front at Santiago, though reduced by sickness to a litter. is as good as reelected. The voting will be a formal ifxy
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
Facts and Figures.

From the Birmingham Ledger
 The Age-Herald on its birthday got out a most creditable and highly valuable memorial edition It is filled with facts and figures from the most reliable sources, and the whole paper is worthy of preserva- ton,
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

Some of General Woods sanitary orders at Santiago quite upset the Spanish civil government, left in office. They never heard of such rules before, and yet those rules are in operation in every clean and healthy American town.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The British peers seem to need as much reforming as the bosses of American cities. They sold themselves, according to Mr. Hooley, at good figures in order that the public might be roped into rotten schemes.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The three unquestioned popular heroe: of the war are Dewey, Hobson and Vain wright. Schey, Shafter and Joe Wheeler are close up to the front line.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The powers will look on while Spain and the United States arrange matters. the United States holding in the meanwhile possession of the islands.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
WILL STUDY HIS METHODS.

From the Detroit News.
 All the foreign governments seem anxious to avail themselves of Admiral Dewey's justly celebrated naval school at Manila.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
FROM OUTLYlNa DIsTRICTs

From the Syracuse Post.
 A cable to Hawaii will be necessity if for no other reason than to satisfy public curiosity on election night,
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
TRYING TO KEEP UP.

From the Sioux City Journal.
 In anticipation of Chicago claiming Hon. oluu as ''our western suburb" Greater New York would do well to annex Santiago.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
FOR LOVE OF COUNTRY.

From the Sioux City Journal
 What sacrifices men make for their coun. try! The Kentucky troops are drinking boiled water.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The dsbandment of the volunteer regi- ments should not be long delayed. Let the boys have a chance to cool off.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
THE NEGRO AND
 s FAITH CURE DOCTOR

The faith cure" doctor wanders around
 in striking similarity to the actor with
 the six months growth of hair. These two
 species of humanity are peculiarly alike.
 The one looks upon the world great
 mingling of fools, all because there are So
 few believers in his doctrine. the latter
 scars above other mortals because they
 will not make heroes of themselves while he rides one of Shakespeares plays The
 gentleman with his head buzzing with miracles honored Birmingham in his itinerary not long ago.
 Dat white man wid dem long locks and
 dat face whut looked lack Milindfs flour board wuz a healer shores you born,' de- cIared an old darxey with flourish of his
 hand and then tug at his tobacco stained whiskers as he rounded up his assertion. Dat jes' shows whut an ignorant nig- ger you is," replied self-important dark ey who it had been whispered more than once was instrumental in the faith cure doctors" sudden departure from the city. "Yous jes' what I calls foo,' and the
 darkey who had first thundered hristled up and proceeded to offer proof in support of his position.
 "One afternoon dat ar parson comes
 
 He stands round dar a while and de fust thing she knowed she swallered a big hoss fly head and years. Yas, sah, dat ar ami | nal went down pooh old Milindi lack it was greased De parson say hold on and will make dat hoss fly come up a darn sight faster then he went down. He goes and he tells story bout a pooh woman dat swallowed a fly. Oar wuz a big pot O lasses settin' close by and de fust thing anybody knowed dat wormen turned to flies as fast as Lots wife turned to salt. All dem flies lit in dat 'ar pot O lasses and dar dey stuck. Bout de time de parson was throo' Mlindi let dat fly go and when she war straight agin she had lost twen- ty-five pounds Dat man is healer shows you born
 The anti-faith doctor negro surveyed his antagonist with profound contempt. Dat faith cure pusson is an agent of de devil and 1 knows. Didn't he cum to my house and find my daddy down in bed. He were sick, too, and no doubt bout it. He says dat's all right, I'll jes bring him
 round all right. He say rise and walk. Up old daddy bounced. March out dat door. and he marched out Git hold of dat cart out dar and run wid it. De Lord help me if old dad didn't make off wid dat cart faster than any race horse. He didn't stop, nuther, til he runs up here on Red mountain and lands right slap dab in weller jackets nest Them varmints stung him till he could lay down no more. Tell me dat pusson ain't de devils agent den seven aint in craps"
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The civic federation of Chicago should throw out pickets to give notice of the ap- proach of emperors on either flank
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

Fewer Americans have been killed in bat tie in the Spanish war than were lost in the wreck of the Bourgogne
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

Ia has days, euery man shall eat in safety, Under his otcn Uine, aohat he plants; af q
 sing
 The merry songs of peace to dlt his
 neighbors. HENRY VIII.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

There is plenty of gold in the Klondike, but it lies under so much gravel and frost that many cannot get it.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The fate of the Philippines vii not be de- termined by . conference of "the powers"
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

Titled British promoters come high. One got $25OO0O for the use of his name in a scheme of capitalization.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

Commodore Watson's fleet is a fleet tha never came.
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Blanco is occasionally heard from, but he has not mentioned his famous ditch m many days.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The farm of the future is to be a farm independent of rainfalls.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

Nemittances can DO made by express. postofice money order or drafts at current rate of exchange. Address
 THE AGE-HERALD,
 Birmingham Ala
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The end of the war finds Camara with a whole skin ensconsed at Cadiz.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

Admiral Cervera and General. Torals men are in comfortable quarters at least.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

While Sagasta is trying to capture peace
 General Niles is moving on to the capture of San Juan.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

The rains came in the nick of time to save and Iowa.
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the United States arrange matters. the United States holding in the meanwhile possession of the islands.
 
 It is not too early to begin to pronounce Ponce "Ponthay." It has come to stay. and the people of the new American city prefer to pronounce the name of their town in that way They should be gratified. The British peers seem to need as much reforming as the bosses of American cities. They sold themselves, according to MT. Hooley, at good figures in order that the public might be roped into rotten schemes. The three unprecedented popular heroes of the war are Dewey Hobson and Vain wright Schley. Shafter and Joe Wheeler are close up to the front line.
 The civic federation of Chicago should throw out pickets to give notice of the ap- proach of emperors on either flank The dsbandment of the volunteer regi-
  boys have a chance to cool off.
  Fewer Americans have been killed in bat tie in the Spanish war than were lost in the wreck of the Bourgogne
 There is plenty of gold in the Klondike, but it lies under so much gravel and frost that many cannot get it.
 Titled British promoters come high. one got $25O,OOO for the use of his name in a scheme of capitalization.
 Blanco is occasionally heard from but he has not mentioned his famous ditch in many days.
 While Sagasta is. trying to capture peace General Niles is moving on to the capture of San Juan.
 The rains came in the nick of time to save the corn crops of Kansas and Nebraska and Iowa.
 Admiral Cervera and General ToraPs men are in comfortable quarters at least. The end of the war finds Camara with a whole skin ensconsed at Cadiz.
  The farm of the future is to be farm of rainfalls.
 Commodore Watson's fleet is a fleet that never came.
 Cargoes to Santiago consist largely pr quinine pills.
 August promises to be as damp as July had been
 The Hon. Mark Hanna Is again lost.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

Cargoes to Santiago consist largely ouinine pills.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03
THE ANNIvERsARY EDITION.

The Hon. Mark Hanna is again lost.
The age-herald., 1898-08-03

August promises to be as damp as Jul had been
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
Rush of Refugees at Key West to Join the
 Army.
Headquarters of General Fiqu- redo Besieged by Island
 Patriots.
Compelled to Turn Away Those Who Have Families Dependent
 Upon Them.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

KEY WEST, Fla, May 1.-There was a rush of Cubans here to-day to join the regiment being organized by Gen eral Figuredo at Tampa to engage in the war. Early in the forenoon, while the streets were crowded with church. goers, dense crowd gathered at the entrance of San Carlos Hall on Duval street, where the notice that recruits were being enlisted was posted. As soon as the doors were thrown open the hall was filled by volunteers eager to enlist. The name, age and occupa- tion of each applicant were taken.
 It soon became necessary for the re- cruiting clerk to announce that no more married men or single men who have a family depending on them for 100 men anxious to fight for Cuba were rejected on this account, much to their disappointment.
 Some of General Figuredo's soldiers are extremely youthful in appearance. but they are of good material and ca pablo of handling the rifles Uncle Sam will put into their hands. The oldest man enrolled was Manuel Garcia. aged 46. He is cousin of General Garcia, and fought against Spain in the ten year war.
 A full quota for Key West in the reg iment to be raised is less than 300, and 1t is likely the number will be secured to-day. The promptness of the Cubans here to respond to the call to arms and the eaSerness displayed disproves the assertions about the lack of martial patriotism on their part. Knowing that the hardships of a summer cam paign in Cuba are ahead, they seem not only willing but anxious to serve, if arms and equipments are supplied.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-02
NO GAMBLING
 IN THE CAMP Sure-Thing Men Placed in a GuardhouSe at
 Tacoma.
Come to Fleece the Volunteers, and at Once Get Into
 Trouble.
pleted and Ready to Move Eastward.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

TACOMA, May 1.-Seven alleged con- fidence men from Wrangel, Alaska, ap- peared at Camp John R. Rogers and games for the entertainment of 1900 soldiers, composing Washington's First Regiment of Infantry which went into camp to-day. The thing men ar rived yesterday from Alaska, whence they had been driven, and apparently expected to reap a harvest among the soldiers.
 Colonel Wholley took summary ac- tion on learning of their presence, order ing their instant arrest. Fifteen min utes later seven gamblers were in the guardhouse, together with one by This evening they were brought to the County Jail and tomorrow formal complaints will be made against them.
 Gambling at Camp Rogers was thus ended on the first day of the camp.
 The regiment was completed to-day by the arrival of six companies-two from Spokane and one each from Walla Walla, Dayton. Ellensburg and Va kima. These troops arrived on three special trains and were given an en- thuSiaStic reception at the depot.
 William J. Fife, appointed lieutenant colonel of the regiment by Governor Rogers, arrived yesterday from Wran- gel, where he had gone into business, to take his command.
 Twenty thousand people assembled in Wright Park this afternoon in re- sponse to Mayor Nickens' call for a war meeting. After addresses and mu- sic by three bands resolutions were adopted indorsing the Government s policy in liberating Cuba.