THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE., SATURDAY. MAY 21, 1898
The Weekly Ghfoniele,
The only Republican Daily Newtpapet in
Wasco County.
.COUNTY OFFICIALS.
.ranty Judge. ..Robt. May
Bheriff. T. J. Driver
Cler A M. Keisav
Treasurer C. h. Phillips
Commissioners
(A. S. Blowers
JD. 8. Kimsey
Assessor W. 1L Whipple
Surveyor J. B. ;oit
Superintendent 01 Public Schools. ..0. L. Gilbert
Coroner W. H. Butts
Weekly Clubbing Bates.
Chronicle and Orepronian $2 25
Chronicle and Examiner 2 25
Chronicle and Inter Ocean 1.85
Chronicle and Tribane 1
Chronicle and N. Y. World 2 00
GERMANY, RUSSIA,
AMERICA.
AND
News comes by way of the New
York Evening Post, mugwump, and
the St. James Gazette, Tory, that
combination of the continental pow
ers of Europe against the United
States and Great Britain is in process
of formation. We are told that
there are unmistakable signs of un
easiness in Russia, Germany, Aus
tria and France; that Europe be-
lieves America is trying her strength
-on Spain and that her inevitable vic
tory will be followed by similar acts
-oi aggression toward other powers;
that Germany, having designs upon
the Philippines herself, will contest
the American claim to possession,
and that there will be joint interven
tion to forestall any attempt of
American acquisition outside of
America's home sphere.
This news comes from suspicious
quarters. It has been the policy of
the. mugwumps in this country and
the Tories in England to discredit
America. The mugwumps were for
peace at any price until war was
upon ns. They then tried to exer
cise a restraining, depressing influ
ence by magnifying opposition in
Europe. Every grudging remark.
ever7 hostile criticism, every trifling
"utterance in cabinet circles, was pa
raded a3 an evidence that even if we
carried forward the war, we would
not be able to reap results.
AH Inpca nccnmnliAna aa
There will be no European combina
tion against the United States. Ger
many has taken an attitude diplc-
matioally correct, and she will
United State. Independent of a
natural bond of sympathy the Ger
mans . have helped us man' times
when we needed help. The gove
- uciii ci siul-u uiauj.-ircK a inuuence
began to be felt, has been punctil
ious 'in the observance of internation
al etiquette. It will stand by that
record now.
Russia openly avows her friend
ship for us, but if she did not, her
actions have spoken more loudly
than words. Tn every crisis in the
last forty years she has acted as our
friend. We are not crossing her
path, or interfering with her plans,
or entering her field of influence in a
way to cause any change in her at
'titude. She may be jealous or dis
trustful of any closer fiiendship be-
'tween the United States and Great
"Britain and may maneuver to pre-
"vent any Anglo-American alliance,
but she will join no combination
against the United States. In the
-court of international politics Aus
tria counts for little. Great Britain,
Germany and Russia control the
action of Europe. 'With Great Bri
tain professedly our friend, with
Russia always our friend, with Ger
many holding to the strict line of
diplomatic usage in the observance
of neutrality, there is no danger to
the United States from continental
Europe.
Neither English nor American
lories can alter these br misreDre-
senting them. -
RE-ENFORCE DEWEY PROMPTLY
.The greatest possible speed should
be shown in spending re-enforcements
of soldiers to Dewey. Hap
pily, be does not need any other sort
of aid, but this help ought to be
given to him at the earliest practica
ble moment. There is a distance of
about 120 degrees of longitude be
tween San Francisco and Manila,
which is equal to a third of the en
tire circuit of the globe. These two
places are over 7000 miles apart. It
will take the troop-ships fully three
weeks to traverse this distance, for
there are 'no ocean greyhounds at our
service at present on the Pacific
coast, and even if there were, the
speed attained in the Atlantic pas
sage in ordinary times could not be
made in the Pacific under existing
circumstances. Even if tie Philip
pines expedition should start "within
the next six days the first week of
June would be ended before it would
reach Manila.
There are reports, of course, that
Spain is still going to make a hard
fight for the Philippines, and that it
intends to send 10,000 or 15,000
more soldiers to the is.'ands. Even
if the story be true it is of no con
sequence. What Spam needs at the
islands is a navy and not a larger
army, and the navy cannot be had.
Spain has not warships enough to
defend Cuba and Porto Rico, which
are nearer to her in distance and
more important to her for moral and
political reasons than arc the Philippines.
In order to meet Dewey on any
thing hkeN equal terms, Spain would
have to send her Cape Verde fleet to
Manila, and long before' that fleet
could reach the Philippines Sampson
would have the Canary Islands, and
be ready to bombard Cadiz. Spain
only chance to recover complete
control of the Philippines is to send
powerful fleet to that quarter, and
if she should attempt to do that she
would uncover herself at home and
suffer far greater damage than that
which she would attempt to prevent,
Whether the story of Spanish re
enforcements to the Philippines be
true or false, the duty of the United
States to send an army to Dewey at
the earliest possible hour is imnera
ve. . Spain could probably spare a
few thousand soldiers from he
African possessions for duty in the
Philippines, but they would be of no
possible service to her in the latter
quarter. When Dewey sent her war
ship at Manila to the bottom of the
ocean on Sunday, May 1st, he cut
her soldiers in that quarter off from
all communication by sea with the
rest of the world. Dewey can pre
vent the landing of a single addi
tional Spanish soldier in the Philip
pines.,
The army which Spain threatens
to send to the islands would be at
the mercy of Dewey while sailing
from Spain's nearest possessions to
the Philippines, and he could either
force it to surrender or send it after
Montojo's sunken warships. Even
if Spain were permitted to land an
additional army in 'the Philippines, it
would not avail her anything. It
would- mean a few thousand addi
tional prisoners for Dewey when the
inevitable surrender of the Spaniards
on the island from starvation takes
place, and ' the United States would
have a iew thousands more mouths
to feed until, at the conclusion of
the war, they could be shipped to
Spain.
Dewey needs an army to enable
him to finish the work of conauest
which he gloriously began on that
memorable Sunday at the opening
of the month, and this should be
given to him at the earliest possible
moment that it can be provided.
in midocean, and Spanish and one
American, and there is a crash of
battle.
Nobody is shouting "Fight!" or
"On to Cuba !' or "Do your duty 1"
to the navj. Commodore Dewey
needed no urging at Manila. . Ad
mirel Sampson asked for no modifi
cation of orders at San Juan. . The
Wilmington waited for no instruc
tions at Cardenas. Neither Samp
son nor'Schley will debate questions
of precedence or seniority' if he
meets the Spanish fleet.
There are no all-quiet on-tbe Poto
mac or nothing-new-before-Paris re
frains in this war.' The Americans
who have done the fighting up to
this time know they are right, and
they aregoing right rhead. The1
remember the Maine, and strike fast
and bard. The army- is - ready to
move in the same spirit when the
time cemes. The men in camp are
chafing over delay. They, too, re
member - the Maine, and want to end
the war.
Q. A. R. PARADE.
An
Imposing; Affair Old and
Form In Line and March
Martial Mnsle.
Young
to
TRADE IMPROVEMENT.
We are in the midst of war, and
yet there has been improvement in
business every week since war was
declared. Business in April was
better than in March and better than
in April a year ago. Business in the
last week in April was. better than in
the week previous, and the first week
in Miy showed an improvement
over the last week in April. Dun's
Review of Trade reports railroad
earnings for April as nearly 6 per
cent greater than last year, and near
ly 10 per cent 'larger than in 1893.
The average advance - in railroad
stocks since war was declared is 5.51
per share.
Wheat -reached the highest point
in twenty five years last week, with
heavier exports from both Atlantic
and Pacific ports. Our exports of
corn for the two weeks were 10,
687,146 bushels, against 5,586,855
for the same weeks last year. With
higher prices for wheat and an in-
creased demand tor corn has come
greatly increased demand for agri
cultural implements.'
The improvement in business ex
tends to the farmers as well as to the
manufacturers. Not for many years
has there been so hopeful a feeling
among the growers of wheat and
corn as there is now. Business ac
tivity that - is based on a foreign as
well as a home demand, and that in
cludes all branches of trade, from
railroads to farms, is likely to con
tinue. The uncertainty some weeks
ago bad a demoralizing effect on
trade. War, however, has not in
terfered with business improvement.
but has stimulated activity.
EAGER TO FIGHT.
The striking peculiarity of this
war is the general eagerness to fight,
says the Inter Ucean. There have
been wars in which there was much
maneuvering, and blustering, but no
coming to blows. There have been
campaigns on sea and land in which
commanders exhausted , the devices
of strategy to keep out of each other's
way. There - is nothing of that kind
now. The Americans in this war
are straining strategy, evading rules,
and seeking excuses to get at the
Spaniards.
Given a Spanish fortified town and
an American . fleet, and there is a
bombardment on short notice. Given
a'Spanish fort and a Yankee gunboat,
and there is a fight. Given a Span
ish fleet and an American squadron
in the same waters, And broadside
follows broadside until one or the
other goes down. Given a battalion
of Spaniards on shore and a company
of Americans on a transport, and
there is an immediate resort to pow?
der and shot. Given two cruisers
ine u. A. K. parade, which was held
at 1U a. m. Wednesday, was one of the
grandest turnouts . we have ever wit
neseed in The Dalles.
At 10 o'clock everything was in ready'
ness and a lew -moments later the
parade, which was led by Col. Patterson
as grand marshal and his aids, who were
mounted on horseback, presented a very
imposing appearance.
The Dalles band, followed ,and by tleir
patriotic selections added much' to the
effect of the turnout.- Tha newly or
gauizru company oi me J. JN. j. came
next in line and were followed by the
members of the G. A. E., and as the
grey-bearded veterans passed between
the lines of people with their banners
waving in the refreshing breezes, they
were greeted with loud cheers all alone
the line of march. The Sons of Veter
ans came next and the reception they
received along the line was also warm
aiid betrayed the regard felt towards the
sons of onr heroic soldiers. At this
point the ladies of the Woman's Relief
Corps and the women of the Grand
Army kept step with the martial music
of the band.
The carriages containing the depart-
ment commander, Frank Rieaner, and
the department president of the Wom
an's Relief Corps, Mrs. Gwilt. Mayor
Nolan and President George Blakeley
of the Commercial Club, followed.
Ihe carnages presented a very pretty
appearance, especially the one of Ward
& Robertson, which was drawn by their
four beautiful blacks.
One of the most impressive features of
the parade was the column of school
children, who were headed bv Master
Linden Garretson, bedecked in an im
posing colonial uniform and mouutei on
a coal black charger. Immediately fol
lowing came Professors Landers and
Gavin, Superintendent' Gilbert and Mr.
Glasius. Each grade followed in order
and was accompanied by the respective
teachers.
Everything in the parade passed off
like clockwork, there being no confusion
whatever or nothing to mar the success
of the entire affair.
At 1 p. m. the seventeenth formal
opening of the Grand Army of the Re
public was held in the Vogt opera house,
that of the Woman's Relief Corps in the
large Knights of Pythias hall, while that
of the Sons of Veterans was held in the
small K. of P. hall.
. At 8 p. m. business sessions ot the G
A. R., S. of V., and W. R. C. were held,
and two other businees meetings will be
held at 9 a. m. and 1 p. in. today. The
evening session will be of a social char
acter, however, and everyone is ex
tended a cordial invitation to attend.
a wen selected program will be ren
dered and everyone ean feel assured a
good time.
recited "Reginald Before the Roman
Senate." :
At the rising of the curtain on the
tableau "Tenting cn the Old Camp
Ground," the applause was long and
loud. The Bcene was one of a camp
ground, and soldiers seated round a
fire. One of the soldiers Prof. Lan
derssang the eolo and his comradee
joined in tne chorus. As the etraius of
JJying tomghton the old camp ground"
were 6ung, a wounded soldier, repre.
sented by M. T. Nolan, was led in and
under the shade of a cannon-torn tree.
Dreamed bis last and was wrapped in
me oiq nag. bo impressive was this
that many a tear was shed in the audi
ence.
A doable quartet was sane bv a nam.
ber of ladies, and was loudiv aDDlanded.
It was a gem, anl beside being catchy.
was wen rendered.
After a short address bv one of the
veterans, the program ended with music
by tne orchestra.
rr i i i -
xuwuru me ciose of the program a
special dispatch to Thk Chbonicls was
read, announcing the fact that two spe
cial ' trains, bearing troons frnm TVUhn
would pass through the city durinz the
nignt.
Bed, White and Blue Luncheon.
G. A. R. ENTERTAINMENT.
A Fine Program Kendereit at the Opera
House In Honor of Our Guests.
Carl Schurz, who was unable to
see bow the American people eonld
possibly be right in the present war,
has retired from the editorship of
Harper's Weekly, the proprietors of
which paper were unable to see bow
the people who positively declined
renew their subscriptions could
possibly be all wrong.
Since Professor Charles Eliot Nor
ton of Harvard university made the
broad assertion that "there are but
few gentlemen in the United States'
the public has been curious to know
what the great universities have been
doing for the youth of the country
during the past fifty years or so.
The eyes of the world are 'on
Sampson at this writing, and the
chances are ninety-nine out of a pos
sible hundred that Sampson ' will
give a very entertaining performance
if the curtain is not screwed down by
the Spaniards. -
G. A. B. Kesoluttons.
Resolved, That the thanks of this en
campment are hereby extended to J. W.
Nesmith post G. A. R., J. W. Nesmith
corps W. R. C, J. A. Varney camp 8. of
the Commercial Club, the executive
committee and especially to its chairman
Comrade John W. Lewis, and to the
citizens oi The Dalles generally, for their
cordial reception of their visitors on this
occasion, and. for the many courtesies
extended to the members of the Grand
Army and its coordinate orders. .
Attention, Co. O.'" . ' -
Notice is hereby given to 'those de
siring to join the newly organized
malitia company that a drill will beheld
every night and the regular drill on
Saturday night-. All those desiring to
enlist are requested to be preeent at the
army at 8 o'clock sharp.
JJv order of i
Lieut. G. E. Babtkll.
' Thursday night fifteen hundred people-
gathered at the opera house (o listen to
an entertainment and camp fire in honor
of our guests ; and well were they re
paid, for a better program" has not been
rendered in our city for some time.
Capt. Lewis introduced Gen. G. E.
Caukin as chairman of the evening, and
after a selection by the orchestra, De
partment Commander Holloway gave
one of the finest, most patriotic ad
dresses that has been delivered during
the sessions. His eulogy to the G. A.
R. was particularly impressive.
The Washington drill by thirteen lit
tle boys from the school rooms of Mrs
Baldwin, Misses Flinn and Phirman,
dressed in colonial costumes, fairly took
the audience by storm. As the orches
tra gave the final strains of a patriotic
air, fourteen little Martha WaBhingtons
marched out and sang "America, My
Native Land,'.' and their illustrated rec
itation, which followed, was remarkable
tor the expression given. The final
drill, by' the Georges and Marthas to
gether was perfect.
Next came a recitation, "The Flag,"
by Miss Jones, of La Camas, who is the
daughter of an old veteran. This num
ber was well received.
Then came a tableau by about twenty
young ' ladies from ' Miss. . Michell's
room , in the public school, "The
Star Spangled Banner," the solo, of
which was sung behind the scenes.
Miss Mabel Cross represented the god
dess, while the rest' ot the young ladies
were grouped gracefully around.
..Last year Mrs. Mamie Wagley Briggs.
was made "daughter of the regiment"
tor the department, and last night Rev.
G. W. Grannis, of Salem, in a very
witty and eloquent address, presented
ber with a badge of honor on behalf of
the department. ' Mrs. Briggs responded
in ber usual happy and ' appropriate
manner.
A patriotic duartet by Messrs. Gott
fried, Gifford, Freuch and Lundell, was
beaatiful and delighted everyone.
Comrade H. V. Gates then responded
to "The Old Boys in Blue" in a short
speech ; but one which awakened many
memories in the hearts of the veterans.
The audience was next favored with a
recitation by one who was some years
ago a great' favorite with a Dalles audi
enceMrs. Maude. Eddon. She was
enthusiastically received, and in a man
ner which was, if possible, improved.
Mrs. Joshua French gave a very ex
quisite lunch to a few old friends Thurs
day afternoon, May 19th. The guests
of honor were Mrs. Phoebe M. Dekum,
of Portland, Mrs. James B. Condon and
Mrs. Samuel L. Brooks, the two last cel
ebrating their birthdays with the host
ees, all three happening within the
week.
HOwing to the presence of the state en
campment of the Grand Army of the
Kepublic in the city, the table decora
tions were in the patriotic colors and the
beautiful hues were intermingled with
cat glass, china and damask.
Repairing to the parlors, Mrs. Eliza
beth M. Wilson, in her usual happy
manner, gave a short review of the
changes that bad taken place in the
world's history since the davs ot the
early "Forties," when these ladies made
their appearance on the stage of action,
after which the time was spent with
music and conversation.
The occasion will always remain with
them as a bright spot in memory.
Those present were, Mesdames Phoebe
M. Dekum, Wintworth Lord, Nellie F.
Bolton, Isabella Gray, Elizabeth M.
Wilson, Daniel M. Freneh, Nicholas B.
Sinnott, James B. Condon, Joshua W.
French, Samuel L. Brooks, Smith
French.
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Through by daylight via Grass Valley, Kent
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Stages leave The Dalles from Umatilla House
at 7 a. m., also from Antelope at 7:30 a. m. every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Connections
made at Antelope for Prineville, Mitchell and
Bsints beyond. Close connections made at The
alles with railways, trains and boats.
Stages from Antelope reach The Dalles Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 :30 p. m.
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do Kent 3 00
do Cross Hollows 4 fin
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