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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1898
Page
5
The leading character sketch in Stead's next Review of Reviews will do up Uncle Sam. Stead's imagination is brilliantly vast, unhampered by facts, and his heart is in the right place, though critics doubt the reliability of his discriminative judgment.
The passage notes that Congress created an additional rear admiral rank for George Dewey, yielding a total of seven rather than six admirals. This action reflects recognition of Dewey’s service and elevates his standing within the naval hierarchy.
The piece argues the US can govern its distant dependency like Britain with Ireland and Spain as contrasts. It supports intervention in Cuba and the Philippines, defends war when tyrants remove liberty, mocks antiwar critics, and satirically notes soldiers' bread and Berlin bread rules.
The Spanish government complains our blockade fails to stop them and seeks powers to intervene. It is noted as odd that Madrid protests half blockade of its ports, suggesting they would welcome stronger action. The piece touches on quotes about sin, truth, and a question about Will Bryan rising to brigadier general.
A heritage commemorates Jewish suffering and calls for unity in the war against Spain. The Jewish press insists the United States must end tyranny in Spain, honoring martyrs of Judaism while urging strong national resolve. Spy concerns and bread price fixes are noted by observers and officials.
The author recalls early naval costs from two hundred thousand to eight hundred thousand dollars per frigate, cites the Constitution as a 1575 ton 44 gun ship, and contrasts with modern battleships. The piece notes about a dozen powder and dynamite blasts nationwide. It also mentions Abraham Lincoln as a proponent of private prayer.
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