THE DALLES WEEKLY CHRONICLE. SATURDAY. JUNE 18, 1898
The Weekly Ghroniele.
The only Republican Daily Newtpapei in
Watco County.
COD NTT OFFIC1AL.B.
County Judge. . . Bobt Mays
Sheriff. T. J. Driver
Clerk A M. Kelsay
Treasurer C. h. Phillips
, . 1A. S. Blowere
Commissioner JD. 8. Kirnsey
Assessor W. H. Whipple
Surveyor.: B-';oi
BnDennteadentof Public Schools. . .C. L. Gilbert
Coroner W. H. Butts
ANOTHER BUGABOO.
The opponents of an expensive
war policy have been scared out of
what little wit they had by a buga
boo of their own manufacture. Their
cry now is that if we attempt to con
trol the destiny of Cuba or the Phil
ippines or annex Porto Rico and
Hawaii we will load ourselves with
new burdens of debt They contend
that to pacify Cuba we will be com
pel led to maintain a strong army
there for several years, and that if
we become responsible for the gov
ernment of Cuba we will become re
sponsible for her debt ; tLat in Porto
Rico and the Philippines it will be
all outgo and no income, and in ad
dition the expense of maintaining a
large army in each.
All this is based on the assumption
that Cuba, Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines have not been self-sustaining
under Spanish rule ; that their taxes
and revenues have not met the ex
penses of goverement. If this were
true it would prove nothing as to
what they would become under
American supervision. Florida and
Louisiana were not very prosperous
urjder Spanish aqd French rule, but
they made rapid progress under
American rule. Texas was poverty-
stricken under the rule of old Mexico,
but it soon became a great common
wealth under American influence,
The prosperity of Calfornia dates
. from her admission to the American
union. Thecondition of any island
or colony under Spanish rule is no
index of what it would be under the
supervision of the United States.
But the record shows that Cuba
was always, under normal conditions,
a source of profit to Spain. A
pamphlet published by the colonial
office in Madrid, with data and sta
tistics compiled from "official rec
ords," is authority for the statement
that from 1850 to 1860 the annual
surplus m the Cuban treasury never
fell below 13,000,000, while in some
years it rose to $5,000,000. This
was in addition to a yearly contribu
tion to the Spanish crown of $2,000,
000. U? to 1868 the finances of the
island were in good condition, al
though the expenses of the military
expeditions to Mexico and San Do
mingo were paid V)ut of the Cuban
treasury.1 The debt of the ten years'
war was paid by Cuba, not by
Spain, the revenue running up to
34,000,000 per annum.
In prosperous times the yearly in
come of Cuba was escimated at 180,
000,000. Of this amount forty per
cent went to state, provincial and
municipal expenses. Poorly managed
as Cuba was in peaceful times, she
.was a source of profit to Spain.
Porto Rico has always been more
prosperous than Cuba. The climate
is more salubrious and the soil more
productive. By its- position the
island is peculiarly adapted to be
come the center of a flourishing com
merce, but neither industrial nor
commercial resources have been de
veloped. The expenses of govern
ment . are not heavy, and when an
army has been quartrred in , Porto
Rico the local government has main
tained it. The 6a me rule has been
followed in the Philippines, where
the military forces consisted in 1895
of 3,000 Spanish and 18,000 native
troops. All the expenses of the
army, all the outlays made in sup
pressing insurrection, were charged
to the local or colonial government.
If we managed the Philippines and
t Porto Rico no.beUer than the Span
iards they woulq not be a burden.
Neither would require a large army
or occupation. American supervis
ion would probably greatly increase
the pros pei i ty of both, and certainly
would be to the benefit of the people.
THE .HERO OF SANTIAGO.
An assistant naval
heretofore engaged in
constructor,
the routine
duties of school-teaching, and a de-
lapidated tramp steamer lately used
as a coal-bulk these are not on the
face of the case promising material
for the building of an heroic saga
There is not in them much, that is
reminiscent of Nelson with the glass
at bis blind eye, or Farrgut lashed
to the rigging. One would instinc
tively look elsewhither for stirring
deeds. These are only the fittings
of an age of commonplace, in which
veins are filled with water instead of
hlood, and passions are regulated by
measure and weight. But in thai
instinct would be forever wrong,
For in an hour in Santiago bay that
man and that ship gained immortal
ity of fame for the sheer splendor of
deliberate daring such, as King Olaf
and his Berserks might have loved to
see.
Inside the bay was the Spanish
fleet, half a dozen superb fighting
ships, and the shores were lined with
batteries and the bottom dotted with
mines and torpedoes like that which
destroyed the Maine. Outside lay
the American fleet. And the prob
lem was to block the narrow gate
way so that the Spaniards could not
get out.
It was to that task that this man
addressed himself, with his seven
comrades and the old coal-hulk,
There was none of the dash and ex
citement of battle in the job, no
blazing and thundering of big guns
and darting of torpedoes. At least
there was none on Hobson's side.
He and his men and their defenceless
ship sailed slowly into the awful trap
without a stroke in their own de
fence. A literal hail of shot and
shell swept down upon them. The
chances were that they would be
riddled, or blown to atoms. But
calmly and steadily the ship was
moved forward until the narrowest
part of the channel was reached.
Then an anchor was cast out at the
bow. In instant peril of death they
wailed patiently, as inch by inch the
tide swung the great hulk around.
At last she lay right across the chan
nel, her length reaching almost from
shore to shore. Then they dropped
another anchor at the stern to hold
her fast in that position. Then, as
Grenville said after his immortal
fight, the word was given, "Sink me
the ship, Master Gunner! Sink her!
Split her in twain!" And by the
hands of her own crew the ship was
sunk, effectually barring the harbor
against Cervera's exit or Camera's
entrance. The work was done
Then, seeing there was no escape in
their open skiff through the storm of
shot and shell that fell about them,
Hobson and his, seven men calmly
rowed straight to the nearest Span
ish ship, whose guns were belching
out death against them, and gave
themselves up as prisoners Of war.
The name of Hobson is added to
the list that already bears the
names .of Dewey and ot Farragut, of
Perry and Decatur. It was a small
proceeding, compared with their
great battles. But its results are not
insignificant in themselves, while the
manner of its doing showed its doers
to be possessed of the highest hero
ism knowu in mortal conflict the
heroism that goes to the performance
of supreme duty without a single
stimulus save the fact that it is duty,
and that in the face ot all but cer
tain death. New York Tribune.
was cited as an illustration of what a
colossal task General Shafter has un
dertaken. : In this Russian case
(which we are told wa9 theoretically
the most successful attempt ever
made in modern times by a fleet to
land large bodies of troops in the
face of an enemy), each squadron
succeeded in landing only 8,000
troops in three days. This, it is
claimed, is a small matter when com
pared with what the Americans pro
pose. The German writer seems to be
lieve that the Americans are going at
this matter of transporting md land
ing troops in a haphazard manner.
The very opposite is true. The gov
ernment has succeeded in masking
the real movements of the transports.
It has also succeeded in confusing
the Spaniards as to the point of land
ing. Never has so little been pub
lished as to any military expedition
in this country as that under com
mand of General Shafter. The peo
pie knew that the troops are the best
in our army, and that they are on
the transports. The Spaniards know
that much, but it may be assumed
that General Miles and Admiral
Sampson know a good deal more.
The operations of the navy indi
cate that there has been foresight in
the selection of a landing place, and
that when all things are ready the
expedition will land. There will be
no Spanish navy to oppose, and the
invaders will meet no Spanish army
on shore capable of making success
ful resistance. The case will not be
like that of 1897 on the Black sea,
but more like that of 1854 on the
same' sea, when France and Great
Britain landed 57,000 troops in the
Crimea in five days. The American
people understand by this time that
the view of the curbstone critics that
the landing of an army is only a
matter of two or three hours is not
correct.
CLOSING EXERCISES.
The Boys of St. Joseph's tiohool Give
Splendid Entertainment i-ast Might
at Which Many TrleDd and
Parents Were Present.
We are likely to have a little mis
understanding with the Kaiser over
the Ladrones and Carolines, but it is
probable that we can convince him
of his error if he has committed one.
In the meantime there is no reason
why we should get mad at the Kaiser.
Our indignation can be put to better
use elsewhere. There will be ample
time for the settling of small disputes
when the big one is disposed of.
A COLOSSAL TASK.
Whatever may be the object in
withholding information in regard
to the transports loaded with troops
it is ceitain that the way has been
opened tor the landing of troops in
Eastern Cuba.' Operations of the
navy have not been confined to -Santiago.
Admiral Sampson is practic
ally in control of Guantanamo' bay,
to the east of Santiago, which will
give shelter to all our war fleets and
also afford a landing place for a part
of Sbafter's army."
Some days ago a special dispatch
was sent from Berlin to the New
York Herald and other papers, giv
ing views, of alleged German mili
tary experts on the invasion of Cuba.
These were all of a discouraging
character, the critics holding that the
landing of a large army in Cuba was
a work of too great difficulty to be
mastered by officers in command of
our armies. The case of Russian
maneuvers on the Black sea in 1897
Manila had, when the war broke
out, 300,000 population, of which
50,000 were ' Chinese, 5,000 conti
nental European, 300 British island
ers', and three Americans. We are
left to guess as to the nationality of
the remainder of the people, and
this is the best they are able to do
themselves.
The people who expected that the
United States would whip Spain in
three weeks are not different from
the people who expected to crush
the southern rebellion in a month.
They are always with us.
With the submarine boat Holland
going in one direction and the war
balloons in another, it is probable
that Spain will eventually be caught
between a cyclone and an earthquake.
Ihe Final Examinations.
Wednesday the result of the final ex
amination of tbe pupils of St. Mary's
Academy was made known to the young
ladiea of tbe ' various departments.
Those who reached the required maxi
mums were honorably promoted to the
higher giades. Premiums for excellence
in the minims' department were award
ed to Genevieve Fish, Alice Nolan, K.
Skibbe, R. Donovan and Delia Brogan.
Tbe honors, of tbe day, however, were
reserved for fonr young ladies, Misses
Edna Smith, Lizzie Brogan, Rosemary
Baldwin and Annie McNeil, upon whom
were conferred diplomas of graduation
for having successfully completed the
grammar course of study required br
the institution. The teachers and young
ladiea of the academy express them
selves highly pleased with the results of
the year's work. An Observer.
Wyandotte Chickens.
Fine table fowl, good winter layers,
$1.00 eaoo or $9.00 per dozen. Eggs for
sitting of 13, $1.00
Italian Bees.
Tested queens by mail, 50c each. In
quire of . Mrs. A. Bonney,
al3-lm. , Tygh Valley, Or.
Thursday's Daily.
The closing exercises for St. Joseph's
school took place at St. Mary'e Acade
my hall last evening and was largely
attended by parents and friends of the
little folks, who are under the superin
tendance of Sister Mary John.
The program was opened by a march
and chorus by about forty little fellows,
and was very ably and harmoniously
rendered and betrayed markB of careful
training.
Johnnie Brogan distinguished himself
by his rendition of "Mr. Ward's Lec
ture." The selection, which was a diffi
cult one, was very well rendered.
Next came a piano solo, "Tbe Spin
ning Song," wh'ch was played in a way
tbat surprised and delighted all present.
The next number was entitled "Klon
dike,' and consisted of a dialogue and
song by abont twenty little fellows.
They were well drilled in every detail
and this number was very creditable.
A monologue by George Bunch, en
titled "Tomorrow, or the Music of the
Future," wa9 highly amusing. He was
assisted by eight little boys who rep
resented each cf the eight notes of the
scale.
The gun drill followed. In this about
thirty little fellows appeared, and the
manner in which they did their parts
showed that they were true American
boys, well drilled and prompt to obey
the commands of their captain.
The drill was concluded by the singing
of "Tenting on the O.d Camp Ground,"
by the entire company of little patriots.
A piano and violin eolo by Roger and
Teddie Seufert followed, and tor little
ones they did themselves proud.
Hammond Geltner recited "Mr. Tran
script's Slide Down Hill," in a way tbat
would do credit to a much older boy.
A song and chorus, "The School Fes
tival," by twenty-five boys, was the next
number. Tbe several parte of the song
were eang by different boys, while tbe
chorus was joined in by the entire
group. Their singing showed application
to the work and sound training. .
The orchestra rendered the beautiful
selection, "Scenes From Childhood."
This was probably the best number on
the progrom and although a heaity en
core was given they modeetly refused to
respond.
The song and chorus, "One Wish,"
delighted everyone and was followed by
the awarding of class honors by Rev. A.
Bronsgeest. The gold medal for highest
class average, which was donated by
John Hampshire, was given to Johnnie
Brogan. The medal tor application, do
nated by Harry Liebe, was won by
Walter Roos, while Herman Goelner
won that offered for Christian doctrine,
which was donated by James Skully.
Rev. Father Bronsgeest made a short
address of congratulation to the boys,
after which the entertainmeut was con
cluded by tbe singing of the chorut
America " by tbe entire school.
GRADUATING EXERCISES.
Held at St. Mary's Academy, Yesterday
Virginia HUlsjen Graduates With
High. Honors A Splendid Program
. Throughout.
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what It was made for.
Friday's Daily.
The commencement exercises of St.
Mary's academy took place in the large
ball of tbe convent yesterday afternoon,
and was well attended.
The stage was beautifully decorated
with flowers, potted plante, and the class
colors, lavender and white, while in
large letters above tbe stage was the
motto of the class of '98, "To Higher
Levels Rise." The young ladies were
all attired in white dresses and the effect
throughout was very pretty.
The program began promptly at 2 p.
m., the opening number being a selec
tion on the pianos, a Sonata by Mozart,
by eight young ladies. Each and every
one of them executed their - parts fault
lessly, The entire school then joined in the
beautiful chorus, "With Music Glad.
Our Welcome Blends.". Their singing
was faultless, being sweet and harmon
ious. '
A dialogue "The Troubles of tbe Little
Folks," was well rendered, and the ap
plause was certainly sufficient to prove
that U was highly appreciated.'
The number following was an essay by
Miss Mary Virginia Hillgen, of Dufur,
the graduate of this year. - Her subject,
"The Harp," was handled in a most
thorough and charming manner. She
traced its origin and history down from
ancient times to later years when it was
emblematic of tbe Emerald Me. " Her
illusions were well made and betrayed
the marks of application and learning.
Although Miss Hillgen " is the only
member of this year's class, still ber
Alma Mater may well feel proud of tbe
class of '98.
Tbe piano selection," Vase Brilliante,"
by eight young ladies, was played in a
manner that would do credit to artists,
and certainly reflected great credit alike
on tbe pupils and their teachers.
An aesthetic drill by fourteen girls, in
costume, was remarkably graceful, and
all, from the little tots of six summers
to the older girls, did their parts admir
ably. The beautiful drama, "Virtue Re
warded,'' passed off without a percept
able error. ; ' ,
Tbe orchestra, consisting of about
thirty pieces, appeared, and- by their
beautiful and harmonious playing of dif
ficult selections from the old matere,
astonished everyone and drew hearty
applause from the large andience.
The musical program was concluded
by the vocal trio, "Sunshine, Song and
Flowers," after which tbe entire school
marched on the stage, where tbe gradu
ating honors were awarded to Miss Vir
ginia Hillgen, a gold medal and diploma
being presented to her by the institu
tion. The gold medal, donated by Rev.
Bronsgeest, was given for proficiency in
vocal music to Miss May Johnston.
The gold medal, given by the institu
tion for Christian doctrine, was awarded
to Miss (Virginia Hiligeu. The gold
medal for highest class average in the
Benior department, which waa donated
by Dr. and Mrs. Hollister, was awarded
to Miss Edna Smith.
The medal for highest class average in
tbe preparatory claes was donated by
the institution to Miss Mary Howe.
A medal donated by Mies Jane Con
nors, of tbe Portland Business College,
was awarded to Mary A. Connelly for
proficiency in plain sewing, while the
gold medal donated by Miss Catharine
Broa an, of The . Dalles, was given to
Mary Goelner. A gold medal donated
by James Dugan, of Ashland, was given
to Mary Mclnerny "for proficiency in
instrumental music.
The afternoon's entertainment was
closed by an eloquent address by Rev.
A. Bronsgeest, in 'which be kindly com
plimented the young ladies for their
splendid efforts, as well as giving them
a rich store of kind, fatherly advice.
Tbe exercises from beginning to end
were most successful and were heartily
enjoyed by all present.
Deafness Cannot De Cured
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con
dition of the mucous lining of the Eus
tachian Tube. When this tube is in
flamed you have a rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is en
tirely closed, Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be deetroyed for
ever ; nine ca&es out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
flamed condition of the mucous sur
faces. .
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness (caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars; free.'
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.
ySoId by Druggists, 75c. 6-10
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what It was made for.
SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION
W oomen of the Fifth District Conrene
at Thla Place..
The second session of the fifth district
convention of tbe Woodmen of the
World met at Fraternity hall and was
called to order at 10 o'clock Wednesday
morning by J Taylor, and C. H. Marsh,
of Union county, was elected temporary
chairman, and W. D. Harper, of The
Dalles, temporary secretary. ' The fol
lowing committees were appointed :
On credentials James Taylor, John
Beam, F C Hindle.
On order of bussiness S R Harwortb,
S P Purdy, M J Anderson.
On resolutions G A Hartman, L N
Ligget, J M Filloon.
The committee on credentials reported
the following delegates entitled to seats
in tbe convention :
Moro, 216 L H Martin.
Prineville. 217 P D Poiudexter, L M
Ligget.
Dufur, 215 M J Anderson, and T H
Johnston.
Athena, 171 H H Curtis by G C Os
born, proxy ; V M Sheck, by G C Oaborn
proxy ; S G Purdy, by C G Oaborn, proxy ;
Lake France, by S P Purdy, proxy.
Weston, 112 J A Best, by G S Mar
tin proxy ; G S Martin.
La Grande, 169 S R Harwortb, E P
Shaw, R L Lincoln, by S R Harwortb,
proxy.
King City, 86 C H Marsh, DJK
Deering, by C H Marsh, proxy.
Pendleton, 68 G A Hartman, G W
Baker, C A Cole, by G W Baker, proxy ;
J E Miller, by J P Walker, proxy; J P
Walker, T F Howard. L O Sheek, by J
E Beam, proxy, A J Gibson, and M H
Sloan.
Adams, 67 T A Lieullan, and F S
Curl.
Mt. Hood. 59 W D. Harper, D H
Roberts, C H Brown, by C F Stephens,
proxy. J L Harper, J M Filloon, Jas C
Taylor.
Columbia, 57 A M Barnett.
Condon, 58 E W Moore, by F B Ste
vens, proxy, E A Nelson, by F B Ste
vens, proxy, F B Stevens.
Arlington, 56 F C Hindle.
Fossil, 43 Fiiz Morris, two votes.
The report was on motion adopted.
The temporary officers were made the
permanent officers of the convention.
J P Walker, F C Hindle and L H Mar
tin were appointed as a committee on
mileage and per diem.
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