Foreign Language Press Service

p. 8.. The Society of the Veterans of the 24th Regiment of Volunteers of Illinois, known as the famous Hecker Regiment, arranged a re-union of the German veterans last night in the spacious North Side Turner Hall. The large attendance at the affair proved once again that the German comrades a

The reception for the Norwegian veterans at Scandia Hall on Wednesday evening was attended by more than two hundred and fifty guests. The Hall was well decorated, and the tables were arranged in horseshoe form. After the refreshments had been served President P. M. Balken introduced

p. 5.. The Republican campaign of German-Americans was opened yesterday. Judging by the enthusiasm of the large assembly, the German-Americans of Cook County trust McKinley despite imperialistic propaganda. The demonstration was arranged by the German-American Republican Central Club of Cook

United States Senator Knute Nelson opened his campaign for re-election in Minnesota with a speech on "Various Phases of the Philippine Question". This is a weighty contribution to the discussion of one of the most important issues of this year's election campaign. His speech will be found ver

p. 6. A meeting of German war veterans was held at Schoenhofen's hall yesterday, at which the founding of a new veterans society was discussed. The preliminaries concluded, the new organization received its name. It will be known as the German Veterans' Society of Chicago. Thirty-six former G

As far as we can foresee it, the result of the presidential election is determined. Everything points to the re-election of President McKinley by an overwhelming majority. This fact, however, must not induce anybody to indifference. It is the duty of everybody to vote, and nobody can defend o

At the opening of the election campaign this year the Democrats had a great deal to say about the Constitution and the flag. They are less loud-voiced concerning the matter now, but their viewpoint remains the same. They resurrected Mr. Calhoun's doctrine that the Constitution autom

The election in 1896 was of unusual significance for our country and its people; but the election this year is of greater significance still. In 1896 the question was whether our people were to return to a policy which had invariably brought good fortune to our country, or whether they were t

One of the most repugnant features of the so-called high-class English-Americans is the way they cringe before European royalty and members of old aristocratic families. To get an audience with or bow before royalty is their highest ambition. Should the English or the German royal courts deny

Our ancestors in little Holland resisted for eighty years the efforts of Spain to conquer them. By force of arms they pursued that resistance, backed by indomitable Dutch courage and perseverance. It is fitting for us assembled here tonight, as descendants of those Dutchmen, to suitably expre

In the news again is our old friend, Mr. Bryan, who has been a presidential candidate a few times without being elected. That he was not elected is not so strange when one remembers that the Svenska Amerikanska Posten has been his organ among us Swedes, and has procured for him about as shini

The young men who have seen more or less active service in the war against Spain are now accused of parsimony and graft. Not less than 45,710 of these heroes have applied for their pensions, although the entire army consisted only of 274,714 officers and men, whilst a mere 15,000 were sent to

Now that a naval court of inquiry has been appointed to investigate the conduct of Rear Admiral Schley during the campaign resulting in the destruction of the Spanish squadron, the press should abstain from further discussion of the so-called Sampson-Schley controversy. There is absolutely no

A telegram from Washington brings the information that English agents in this country are still trying to entice boys to South Africa, where they are being compelled to join the British army. About a year ago Skandinaven, it will be remembered, published several articles about a traffic which

An ancient law ordains that officers and sailors on American ships of war are to be paid prize money for enemy ships taken in wartime. In addition they get "bounty" for the conquered enemies, $100 for every captured enemy ship if the enemy force was equal or less in strength, and $200 if the

Last Friday Canute R. Matson, superintendent of Post Office Station A, and his wife celebrated their twenty-fifty wedding anniversary at their residence, 609 Cleveland Avenue. Early in the day people began ringing the door-bell, bringing a mass of presents to the "silver-bridal" couple. The p

A correspondent of the daily press, who is generally well informed, is authority for the statement that Hay, Root, and Wilson are to remain in the cabinet. That is good news. Colonel Hay is probably the most accomplished diplomat in America today and his conduct of the State Department has be

With extraordinary satisfaction the Germans of Chicago bid welcome to Prince Henry, because his visit in the United States is a continuation of their own efforts to admit no ill-feeling between their motherland and the land of their choice. When the British incitements in this country started

Sunday, May 4, the Lithuanian Youth of America Pleasure Club held its monthly meeting. One determination of the club is worth mentioning. Mr. J. I. Badziunas made a few remarks about the Lithuanian martyrs who are exiled in Siberia and the other parts of Russia. They are suffering there just

The celebration held yesterday at the Bohemian National Cemetery by the Bohemian National Cemetery Association was, without doubt, a most impressive affair. The principal reason for this, aside from a carefully arranged program with excellent speakers, was the good weather. It lured everyone