And on an order of the Mikado, a copy was given to every man in the
employ of the Japanese Government, soldier or civilian. Over forty
million copies of "A Message to Garcia" have been printed.
[Sidenote: Its great circulation]
This is said to be a larger circulation than any other literary
venture has ever attained during the lifetime of the author, in all
history--thanks to a series of lucky accidents!--E.H.
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A MESSAGE TO GARCIA
As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful
messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of
his masters.--_Proverbs xxv:_ 13
In all this Cuban business there is one man stands out on the horizon
of my memory like Mars at perihelion.
[Sidenote: The President needed a man]
When war broke out between Spain and the United States, it was very
necessary to communicate quickly with the leader of the Insurgents.
Garcia was somewhere in the mountain fastnesses of Cuba--no one knew
where. No mail or telegraph message could reach him. The President
must secure his co-operation, and quickly. What to do!
[Sidenote: And found one]
Some one said to the President, "There is a fellow by the name of
Rowan will find Garcia for you, if anybody can.
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