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TEE WEST IN THE WAR.
In the September Scribner's,
Richard Harding Davis writes of the
"Kougn Riders Jb ignt at uuasimas.
It was easy to tell which men
were used to hunting; big- game in the
west and which were not by the way
they made these rushes," say Mr.
Davis. "The eastern men broke at
ihe word, and ran for the cover they
were directed to lake like pen trying
to get out of the rain, and fell pant-
ing on their faces, while the western
hunters and trappers - slipped and
- wriggled through the grass like
Indians; dodging from tree-trunk to
tree-trunk, and from one bush to
another. They always fell into line
at the same time with the others, but
they had not exposed themselves
once while doing so."
As gradually the full story of the
war is unfolded, it becomes increas
ingly evident that tLe troops
of the west have carried off
the chief honors. They have borne
the brunt of the fighting on land and
on sea. Dewey's invincible sailors
were gathered largely from Pacific
coast seaports, and the same is true
of the crew of the battleship Oregon,
which took so distinguished a part in
the destruction of Cervera's squad
- ran.
In the fierce fighting around
Santiago, western men distinguished
. i i i i . . . .
lUCUJOtri V C9 Uj UCVU9 Ul BUfClU CM
durance and daring. It was the regu
lars and the Rough Riders who.
stormed the heights around the city,
and with a Tew exceptions these regu
lar soldiers were gathered from west
ern manhood recruited at the army
posts of the western plains and
mountains.
At Manila, too, western men
themselves with superb coolness and
daring. Oa the other hand, the east
ern troops have hardly been in the
severe figLting anywhere, and the
-only case of regimental cowardice in
the war was that of the New York
regiment 01 volunteers at ouuwugo
'which ran to cover and refused to
-obey orders to advance with the rest
tf the army.
The west has been maligned so
grievously in recent years that the
conspicuous heroism of its soldiers is
deeply gratifying to every western
,man. Their glorious bearing, their
courage under fire, and their fortitude
under hardships and disease, afford
an effective reply to the abuse and
vilification which many eastern
papers and speakers have directed
against this section of the Union.
Spokesman Review.
AN OLD PRO VERB OUT OF JOINT
From times immemorial the idea
has been cultivated that old men for
consul and young men for war is the
proper arrangement for human
activity. Whatever may have been
past experience, the recent war with
Spain leaves the venerable maxium
in a topsy-turvy condition. Men on
the far side of the prime of life have
directed the battles as well as formed
the plans, and with remarkable suc
cess. Perhaps some, like Shafter at
Santiago, were a little impetuous,
but that merely strengthens the case
against the proverb. Most of the
leaders are ncaring the age of retire
ment. Dewey is Gl, and entered the
naval Academy forty-four years ago.
It is something of a commentary on
fame that bis name 13 particularly
hard to find in the biographical
works. Six months ago the. the com
piler bad not made his acquaintance.
He is not in the Century "Dictionary
of Names," published in 1894. Dewey
proved equally good for ' war and
consul, in fact incomparably better
than any young man could have
been. He is a vetern of the 'civil
war, and in that grim school learned
all about running batteries, disre
garding mines and opening fire be
fore breakfast Dewey at 61 is
young enough to carry through any
task that could be set for "the United
States navy, belligerent or diplomatic,
There is Gen. Joseph Wheeler, who
on the 10th of next month will reach
the age of 62. His presence at the
front at the battles around Santiago
was an important circumstance. He
was sick but refused to go ' to the
rear. A younger man might not
have been ill, but his advice would
not have had the same value, and if
sick he would not have knon how
to husband bis impaired strength.
Shafter also was indisposed, but
managed to pull through. Lawton
and Merritt are veterans. Gen.
Miles, commanding the army, who
is past 0, frisked around Santiago
in a gum coat, where be was m the
heaviest showers he ever saw. Later
he superintended the campaign in
Porto Kico. which, though called a
picnic, nevertheless, involved the
landing of an army on foreign soil
and capturing a populous island.
Sampson, is 58 and Schley nearly 59.
Fitzhugh Lee, the senior of this list.
will be 63 in November. He has
jocularly remarked tothe war depart
ment that be has "ceased firing" as a
reminder that he would prefer not to
snuff the battle from afar.
On the Spanish side Admiral Cer-
vera, a gray-haired veteran, is de
cidedly the hero. In dutiful
obedience to orders which he knew
were fatal he led his fleet into battle,
and lost it after doing all that a brave
man eould under the plans prepared
for him. He went through the tem
pest of shot and shell and narrowly
escaped drowning. He showed
heroic stuff by bis manly treatment
of Hobson. But Hobson is a j'oung
man, it is interposed. So he is, and
as gallant a one as ever lived. But
his feat, planned by older heads, was
not effective. The channel was not
closed as designed. The noble self
sacrifice of the deed is what entitles
it to universal honor. Old men, at
least men near the sixty mark, are
the safe warriors if an3 lesson touch
ing this point is to be extracted fr,om
the conflict of 1898. But, of course,
the tremendous experience of the
civil war is an element in - the case.
And on that word "experience" the
subject may be submitted.
PROF.BRYCE ON EXPANSION.
Professor James Bryce discusses in
Harper's Monthly for September the
expansion policy 01 tne umied
States. The advance of this country
from its own continent in North
America to the position of an oceanic
power, Professor Bryce declares.
cannot but profoundly affect England,
Russia, France and Germany. What
ever the other countries may do,
England notes the fact as one of the
highest international significance, and
Professor Bryce views the problem
from the standpoint of one as much
interested in the United States as in
the European powers affected by the
new departure.
He admits that American control
of the Philippines, of Cuba, and of
Porto Rico will bo better for - the
people of those islands and better for
civilization than Spanish control. To
retain the islands he holds will in
volve doubling the strength of our
navy, a heavy increase in our army,
and the creation of a new cbss of
experts in colonial goverr,menl. This
will be to the advantage of the ac
quired teriitory, but, be asks, will it
bj to the advantage of the United
States?
It is possible for the United States,
having . up to this . time gained
strength while inviting colonists and
settlers from European countries, to
become now a great colonizing
power? And will her people, en
couraged to build homes in the great
temperate zone of the United States
and inspired with loyally to republi
can institutions, be inclined to emi
grate to the warmer zone . of Cuba,
Porto Rico, or the Philippines in suf
ficient numbers to Americanize those
islands? If the islands are not to be
Americanized, will . the American
people be satisfied by their retention
as what would be known in England
as crown colonies? To become a
great colonial power the United
States, Professor Bryce says,- must
have the imperial quality - of mo
narchical forms of government. . Can
this country, nnder its present re
publican form of government, sub-j
: ject to change of administration, pur
sue a consistent colonial policy?
These are the objections presented
by an Englishman who has . made a
close study of our institutions. " But
he has failed to comprehend some of
the most important questions in their
relation to the situation - brought
about by war. We have already in
creased our regular army to 61,000
Already steps have been taken to
double the navy's fighting strength
Before the war with Spain nearly all
Eupoean writers doubted the ability
of a republic to mobilize an army
and strengthen a navy as would a
European government under the same
urgent circumstances. It was as
sumed that there was danger always
in a republic of such division of
sentiment as would prevent the ex
ercise of that undisputed authority
necessary to military success. This
objection was answered in the first
few Weeks of war. - The army was
mobilized with a promptness rarely
exceeded. The navy was put on
war fooling in so short a time as to
excite wonder even in Kngl.ind
Confronted by a ciisis, the republic
acted with the oneness of an empire,
The sovereignty of the people was as
imperial in its manifestation as the
sovereignty represented in the Czar,
The United States is pledged to
give good government to the territory
it occupied. When it will have done
this it will have given encourage
ment to the natives and invited emi
gration ,-from all the European
countries as well as from its own
dominions. The climate in Cuba and
Porto Rico is not inhospitable. It is
sought by a great many residents of
the United States and Europe, There
already in Cuba and Porto Rico
representatives of all the races 'that
have contributed to the growth of
the United States. Undergood gov
ernmentthey may become as good
citizens in Cuba and Porto Rico as
in California or in Maine.
Professor Bryce loses sight of the
obligations of the United States to
the people of the conquered territory,
We cannot return the islands to
Spain, and we would be doing less
than our duty to give them to any
other European power. In our own
interest and the interests of civiliza
tion we must protect and govern
them.
The argument that the possession
of colonies will weaken ihe United
States has no force. Professor Bryce
knows that were it not for her
colonies Great Britain would be to
day, as Joseph Chamberlain said,
only two small overpopulated islands
on the outskirts of Europe. He
knows also that in most things the
republic has administered better than
any monarchy.
One of the minor blessings of
peace will be the letup of the war
literature. When Once the magazine
editors nowadays get hold of what
they think is a popular demand they
have no mercy on us. Anything is
acceptable, provided it has some
connection with war. We have
articles and books on the Philippines,
Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico with
out number, popular . histories of
Spain in all degrees of badness and
mediocrity, and even histories of
Spanish literature are not unaccept
able. No phase of the war escapes
being told over and over again in an
infinite variety of forms.
When Mr. Saeasta says, "Now let
us negotiate for a year or so about
the possession of .Manila," we have
only to point to the large new Ameri
can flag floating over that city and
say, "Why," there " is nothing to
negotiate about. You might as well
begin to dispute over Florida be
cause you once owned it." - :
In one of the outlying towns of
Eastern Cuba the Spanish garrison
the other day was found to be cele
brating the victory . of the Spanish
fleet over Dewey at Minila. . It
seems hard that such nn idyllic state
of existence must be interrupted.
Republican Missouri this year will
fall into line with Republican " Mary
land, West Virginia - and Kentucky.
These sister states are a little ahead
because their Republicans have
avoided factionalism. ' Missouri Re
publicans will have no more of it. .
THE TEESS ASSOCIATION
MOST ENJOYABLE AND SUCCESS
FUL SESSION EVER HELD.
Koyal Treatment Received By u Bests
Bnstneas Transacted and a Oood Time
Kejojeil Next Meeting to Be Held
In the Cilv by the Sua.
Th? j int meeting of the Oregon and
Washington press association was held
at Spokane on the 24th, 25th, and 26th,
the closing meeting taking place Satur
day afternoon, a number of the mem
bers leaving on tbe evening train.
About three hundred newspaper rep
resentatives were in attendance, and al
though former meetings have been prof
itable and enjjyable, this year's sessions
were the crowning ones of years, not
alone as regards the business transacted,
but tho pleasure ot meeting with the
sister association made it doubly enjoy
able. Some of the brightest newsnaner
writers of the Northwest added to the
excellent program which had been pro
vided by the Spokane press club.
If the visitors had not already been
convinced of the energy and enterprise
of Spokans people by the appearance of
the city itself, with its block after block
of brick building, where a few years ago
were laid waste numbers of business
houses, the entertainment afforded them
woutd have been sufficient proof.
The moment they entered the city the
businesslike attitude of ite citizens was
apparent and the royal manner of enter1
tainmeut has intensified the first im
pression. . True to their eye to business
ample time was g:ven for the eessions of
the associations, which were well at
tended. - .
Te enumerate all of the pleasures af
forded to the guests would only be tir
ing to readers, who certainly could have
no conception of their variety and ex
cellence. , Among them, however, were
a reception, trolley rides, a dance, a very
swell mnslcal at the Hotel Spokane for
the ladies, and, chief of all, a trip over
the Northern Pacific to Lake Coeur 6?
Alene, and cruise around the lake. The
popularity of the Northern Pacific in
creased steadily as mile after mile of the
trip was covered, and the praises of the
entertainers were continually sung.
The excursion left the city a few mo
ments after 8 o'clock from the Northern
Pacific depot, and in an hour and a half
had made the run to Couer d' Alene
City, and in a few moments were on the
steamer of that railroad company, which
is one of the finest and fastest boats in
Northwestern inland waters.
The Washington State Band was pres
ent throughout the day and added much
to the pleasures of the occasion. In fact
one of the features of the day was the
music of different kinds. From the time
the Bteamer left on its trip up until the
time the tourists were landed in Spo
kane again there was singing and music
of some kind almost constantly on some
part of the boat or train- except during
the time the banquet was being served.
Then everyone was too busy and hungry
to sing, although their souls we.-e filled
with joy about that time.'
The swellness of the banquet sur
prised everyone, and it conld scarcely be
believed that such a spread could be
served away in an isolated picnic grove,
and as course after course disappeared
the amazement of the principal actors in
the drama increased.
After thediuner, while everything was
being loaded on the beat, there was a
half honr of Bpeaking from the deck of
the steamer. J. Hannum Jones was
chairman. Colcnel Ilofer and A. Fisher
spoke and N. W. Durham later read an
able address.
- The run back to the lake and to Spo
kane was made quickly and before 7
o'clock. On the train returning some
handsome souvenir menu cards of the
banquet were distributed to all.
At the closing meeting of the Oregon
Association, D. M. C. Gault, of Hills
boro,wa8 chosen as the new president ;
Stewart, of Fossil, first vice; Rev.
Fisher, of Portland, second vive; Albert
Tosier, of Portland, secretary ; .Baker, of
Troutdale, treasurer; Noltner, of Port
land, historian, and the retiring presi
dent, Geo . P. Small, of Baker City,
sergeant-at-arms.
Astoria had been previously chosen as
the next place of meeting, wbile the
Washington Association will meet at
Seattle.- ;.--.-
The praises of the newspaper fraterni
ty are loud in favor of Spokane and its
citizens, and no doubt the city will reap
its reward in the future, for all will
speak a good word for such a go-ahead,
lively city I '; " - '
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PERSONAL, MENTION.
Saturday's Daily. .
J. R.. Sears, of Oregon City, is in the
city.
Miss Ella Rice returned trom camp at
Wind River, last evening.
Mrs. M. T. Nolan returned last
from a visit to Ling Beach.
night
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly, left
for
oaiem mis aiternoon.
County Clerk Keleay went below on
the afternoon train today. -
Al Lyle was among the passengers for
Portland this afternoon.
Judge Mays left for Portland this
afternoon on a business trip'.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wood returned to
day from camp at the Cascades.
Fred W. Wilson was a passenger for
Portland on the afternoon local-
S. A. Kistner acd family are in the
city from their home at Wapinitia.
Yesterday Rev. A.Eronsgeest relarned
from a trip in the Blue Mountains.
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Mrs. Andrew Keller left for Stevenson
today, where she will spend Sunday.
Mrs. O. C. Holliater returned last
evening from a visit to Mrs. Dr. Brosius
at Hood River.
Miss Ida Foss Spent last night in the
city and left this morning for her home
at Hood River.
Mrp. E. E. Irytle and family returned I
from North Beach yesterday, where they
uau spent two weeks.
Mies Maud Kuhne, tho accomraodat
ing operator of the Senfert-Condon Tele
phone UompBnjv will leave for Pendle
ton and Umatilla tonight,where she will
spend the vacation visiting friends
Mies Christine Nickeleen left on the
boat for Collins' Landing yesterdav
where she will visit friends for a few
days.
Miss Emily Palmer, of Hood River,
returned from camp at the Meadows
yesterday, and left for home thir morn
ing.
Mies Grace Lauer returned vesterday
evening from Wind River, where she has
been camping with the family of Mr
Lone. .
Kenneth McRae and wife, of Day ville.
who have been visiting in the city for
two weeks will leave lor their home to
morrow.
D. P. Ketchum left on the boat this
morning for Glen wood, where he will
spend a week or ten days, buying mut
ton sheep. . '
Dr. Hollieter will leave for Grass Val
ley tonight to bold a consultation with
Dr. Cole of that place, in the case of Mr
JNewcombe.
Mr. . and Mrs. Mark Long and son
Percy, returned last evening from Wind
River, where they have been camping
for the past ten days.
Mr. Theodore Prinz was among the
passengers to Stevenson yesterday. He
will spend Sunday with bis family, and
Monday tbey will return home.
Miss Gertrude Pratt, danghter of Su
perintendent Pratt, of Multnomah coun
ty, arrived on the boat last evening and
will visit Mrs. bam isrooks lor a lew
days,
T. H. Phelps is in the city from Chico,
California, where he has lived for the
East three years. Mr. Phelps is an old
'alles boy and takes great pleasure in
meeting old acquaintances.
Mr. and Mrs. 1. G. Geiger returned
this morning from an extended trip to
the East. Mrs. Geiger visited relatives
in Kansas, while Mr. Geiger went on to
New York on a business trip.
Monday's Dally.
H. D. iereuson, 01 Goldendale, is in
the city.
Governor Moody is in the city from
Salem.
Fred W. Wilson- returned from Port
land last night.
Mrs. W. S. Myers is quite ill at her
borne in this city.
Miss Lnella Nelson went to Portland
on the Dixon this morning.
Judge Mays returned last night from
a business trip to Portland.
F. S. Gunning went to Portland this
morning on a business trip.
Hal French returned Saturday from a
three weeks stay at Clatsop beach
' Attorney W. H. Wilson and children
returned from the Cascades at noon to
day.
Mrs. Will Moody and children re
turned last evening from a few weekB
stay at the beach.
Fred Drews arrived in the city from
Spokane Saturday and stayed over until
yesterday with mends.
Editor J. A. Douthit, of the Moun
taineer, accompanied by bis wife, ar
rived in this city irom Spokane yeater
day.
J. T. Stewart, of Heppner, brother' of
Geo. E. Stewart of this city, arrived in
town on the morning train today. He
stopped off on the way to see his
brother and left for Portland this after
noon.
Mrs. Otis Patterson and danghter,
Miss Patterson, left for Portland on the
boat this morning, for at wo weeks' stay.
As Miss Patterson's eyes are giving ber
a great deal of trouble, she will nndergo
a course 01 treatment In hope of getting
relief. . - ; -
' Tuesday's Daily. -
J. K. McGregor, of Mosier, is in the
city.
J. C. Evans, of Boyd, is in fhe city tc
day. ' ; ... - .;
.' Rev. DeForest went to Cascades Locks
yesterday.
N. H. Goetzen is in from his home at
Grass Valley;
-- A. J. Anderson' went below on this
morning's boat.
Mrs, Andrew Kellar returned from
Stevenson last night.
. James E. Hackett, the Pendleton
sheep-buyer, la in the city..
Ri B. Hood was a passenger for Port
land on the boat this morning. :.
' I. C. Nictelsen and danghter, Julia,
returned from Astoria yesterday. Tbey
were joined at the Locks by Miss Clara,
who returned with them.
Edward Jenkins returned last even
ing from camp on Rock Creek.
Brof. Landers will return on the boat
this evening from camp at the Cascade
Locks.
Mrs. O.
afternoon .
Locks.
Barrett returned yesterday
from camp at the Cascade
Bert Barrett retnrned last night from
a month's outing at Rock Creek, Wash
ington.. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tolmie "pnlled up
stakes" at Camp Tomale yesterday and
returned borne.
Mrs. J. M. Wilson and Mrs. Jos. T.
Peters and children returned from Port
land on yeeterday's boat.
Mrs. Sheldon and Miss Golden visited
the family of Mr. Pan ott, in this citv,
yesterday, and left for Portland this
morning.
Mr. and Mre. J. W. Wench, who have
been visiting tae family tf Mr. Ander
eon, on Chenoweth, left for their home
in Iowa, today.
Mr. and Mrs, Julius Wilev leave this
evening to take charge of the hotel at
Moro. Their many friends in The Dalles
wieh them success in their new venture.
BOK.N.
In Colfax, on Wednesday Aug. 24, to
Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Drews an eighteen
pound boy. Their friends in The Dalles
offer congratulations on the arrival of
such a bonncing boy at their home.
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OCTOBER 22, 1898.
The Finest and Greatest Exposition Ever Held
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...Horticultural and Agricultural...
Products of Oregon and Washington will be dis
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more varieties than ever before gath
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Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals will be Awarded
Marvelously Rich Specimens from Our
Gold, Silver and Other Mines.
BENNETTS RENOWNED MILITARY BAND
Has been engaged for the season.
Astounding Aerial Feats and
Acro-
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Very Low Rates on All Railroads.
AUAIISSION Adults 25 cents, Children 10c.
Regulator Line.
Tie Dalles. Portlanj aiii Astoria
Navigation Co.' .
sfe Replator E Dalles .City
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE
BETWEEN
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to take the East-bound train.
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