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DOINGS OF THE WEEK
A Compl.U K.vl.w of th. Telegraphic
N.wi of Tbli and All For
alga Land.
George Parsons Latbrop, poet and
iuthor, died atlloosevelt hospital, New
York.
Professor Julos Marcon, famous
throughout the world at a wlo)(lt, la
dead at bla home at Cambridgo, MaM.
It took the Republicans of the 10th
Ohio district 1,877 ballots to nominate
J. Morgan for congress, to succeed Kop
resentative Fonton.
A hundred colonists hare offered
their services to the American consul,
Ueorgo W. Bull, at Kidney, N. B. W.,
in the event of war between the United
States and Hiialn.
Naval ami military prnparatloni con
tinue with unabated vigor. Heven
flwt ituain yachts, suitable for navlga
jt'on In Cuban waters, were procured
"and several bids for steam collinrs were
made in Washington Wednesday.
Tlie police commissioners of San
Francisco have adopted a resolution de
claring that in case of war police officers
who enlist will not lose their places,
which will be filled during their ab
sence by men whose apointment shall
be merely tomporary.
It is the understanding that the call
for 80,000 men will be filled entirely
from the National Guard, and that the
quota from each state will he Used in
the proportion that the number of en
tinted Guardsmen liear to the totul in
the United Slates, rather than by the
population. It is estimated that there
are nearly 120,000 enlistc!) men in the
nrgatiiiuitioiit of tiro country, which
would make an 80,000 call ritual to
two-thirds of the Uiiardsmon of each
state.
The departure of the First battalion
rd the Nineteenth infantry from Fort
Wayne for Mobile was marked by a
serious accident. During the firing of
salute in honor of the departing
troops by those left in ohargn of the
fort, Private George Engman had his
right arm nearly blown off by the
premature explosion of a camion, and
Sergeant John V. A tin in, who was In
charge of the firing party had his right
band severely injured. Knginan's arm
was amputated.
The British government Is buying
coal largely on account of an Increase
In the Meet in view of the anticipated
Spanish-American war.
Under instructions from Minister
Folo, the Spanish consuls are arranging
for the departure of the Spaniards from
their respective localities In this
country.
The Chicago Chronicle says: The
American soldiers live well, ami the
experts declare that mi mint of 200,000
muii can be supplied from domestic
sources without inconveniencing any
body or canning the price of food
products to line.
General Lew Wallace, the famous
soldier, diplomat and novelist, who was
71 years old April 10, has formally
withdrawn from the raco for the United
Rates senate, Mid announces that he
will enter the army and fight for Cuban
independence.
The Kpuuinli authorities bavo so
quired all the principal warehouses at
TeneritTe, Canary Inlands, ami atGrnnd
Canary for the accommodation of a
large reinforcement of troops expected
there, and to hold nlores due to arrive.
Kven churches there are being lined for
military purpones, and the strength of
the fortifications is being increased.
At Las 1'almas, large quantities of
grain have been amusned.
The Kome correspondent of the Lon
don Chronicle savs: Some of the
powers, Including Franco and Italy,
are ai ling In concert witli the vutiean
In an effort to persuade Spain to aban
don Cuba. It is said Spain Is secretly
inclined to this course, hut prefers to
await the outbreak of war In order to
have the appearance of yielding to
force, so as to be Justified by publig
opinion.
News of further fighting between In
surgents and Spanish troops In the
province of 1'iuur did Kio, has reached
Havana. It apeari the insurgents
under Lores Aguliar Itiso made an at
tack Saturday upon the Spanish forces
In I'inar del Kio, and had the bent of
the light, even accordion to the Spanish
announcement of the affair. Spanish
rcHtrt adds that the garrison of the fort
lont four men killed and had uine
wounded.
The supporter. In Knglund of Don
Carlos, the Spanish pietender, headed
by the Karl of Ashhurnlmm, aie active
ly preparing for emergencies. Every
detail has liceu ai ranged to seise the
propitious moment for action. The
local Carlists are convinced that the
present dynasty is doomed, and that
Spain will l forced to choose between
Republicanism and IXtn Carlos. They
aild that the only chance of the present
dynasty is a soocesalol war against the
United States, the omibility of which
is scouted.
The Russian government has placed
orders for two IS, 000-ton battle-ships
in the United States, according to in
formation which has reached the navy
department. The new vessels are to
equal any afloat or designed In the
world, and are to lie superior to any
thing In the fighting line heretofore
produced In this country. They and all
their equipment will be American in
manufacture as wall as lu material.
The Cram pa will build the hulls and
machinery, and the Bethlehem Irou
Company the armor and the funnels.
Theie have been many applications
at the United States embassy and the
United States consulate in London the
past week for enlistrueut In the .United
States army oi navy. Most ol the ap
plicants were Englishmen, including
several prominent porsonsgei.
It was reported in London Tuesday
that a triple alliance, composed of Ger
many, Austria and Italy, acting uivn
tlie suggestion of Italy, has proposed to
the powers a plebiscite, under which
the population of Cuba should be al
lowed to vote on the form of govern
ment under mulch they shall live.
TO SUCCEED GARY.
Cbarlas Zmory mlt Hamad fos Fct-
asUr-Oeaeral.
Washington, April 88. Tha preel
dent sent this nomination to the senate
today:
narlia Emnrv Smith, of Pennsyl
vania, to be post-master-general, vioe
James A. Gary, resigned.
It Is stated at the White Ilouse that
the resignation of Postmaster-Goneral
Gary tad absolutely nothing to do with
nnr foreign complications. It was
owing entirely to the condition of
Gary's health. He lias Deen sunering
from a general breaking down of the
system. The new postmaster-general Is
editor of the Philadelphia Press.
Co-Oparatlona or Cubans.
Washington, April 23. Brigadier
Generals Nunes and Castillo, of the
rnl..n Inmirient irmf. are now asso
ciated with the active work of the
Cuban delegation here, and their recent
conference with Major-Oenoral Miles,
commander of the army, is looked upon
as suggesting possible co-operation of
tlie insurgent forces in the event of an
attack by the United States troops on
the Spanish forces In Cuba.
At the Cuban legation, no statement
would bo made as to the conference,
but Scnor Albeitlno, first secretary,
said the Cubans would most gladly co
otorate witli the United States forces,
If fui.itutrution u desired. At II res
ent, ha said, there were 85,000 Cubans
in arms, and there would 1st a general
uprising as soon as thu forces begun to
attack Jfuvana.
An Alliance I'OHlhle.
New York, April 33. A Herald dis
patch from Washington says: Henry
White, secetsry of the American em
bassy In London, is hem on a diplo
matic mission in connection with the
relations of this government with that
of Great Britain, ami the particular ro
tations growing out of tlie situation be
tween this country and Spain. One
official high In 'administration circles
said thut Mr. While is here in connec
tion with tlio preparation of a new
treaty between the United Slates and
Great Britain, something on tire line,
he believed, of the arbitration treaty
which failed last year. He only knew
that some kind of negotiations wero in
progress, ami that Mr. White is here
in connection with thorn.
f'heere In Cuiiiiikmis.
London, April 23. Replying in the
house of commons to Sir Arthur Bower
Norwood, conservative, Mr. Balfour,
the government leader and acting sec
retary of state for foreign affairs, said
that in legurd to neutral Vessels, tlio
government had received from the
United States a not ideal ion that it
would adhoro to the principle of the
treaty of I'uris. Tlie announcement
was greeted with olieers. Mr. Balfour
announced that no answer on the sub
ject had yet been received from Spain.
Frenchman aide With Spain.
London, April 23. The Paris corre
sM)mleiit of the Times says: There Is
not a single French papei, nor oven, I
believe, a single Frenchman, who sup
ports tho United States. The news
from Spain indicates that tho national
subscription will total 30,000,000. It
is said that all able-bodied men are
ready to take up arms. All the Span
iaids that I meet are convinced thut
serious resistance is useless, yet they
are all con ri need that Spain ' will not
yield, but will tight all the more ad
mirably because the fighting is for
honor.
'it lha Senate.
Washington, April 23. Three Im
portant measures wero panned by the
senate this afternoon, each of which
related largely to the national dchinso.
The sundry civil bill, which has been
pending for weeks, and which carries a
large amount of money intended to be
used in the strengthening of tlie coun
try's defenses, was flnally parsed. Tho
naval appropriation bill was imme
diately taken up and practically com
pleted. A joint resolution wus adopted,
giving the president power to prevent
the exMirtutiou of coal and other war
material.
Tha Spanish Cortes.
Madrid, April 33. In the Spanish
enute today, Maishal Marlines Campos
.isked tlio minister for foreign atTairs,
Gullon, to make a statement tcgaiding
the relations of Spain and the United
States, wheieiipon the latter replied
that the relations were broken off. The
ex-captiiin-gcneral of Cuba then made a
patriotic speech, in which ho declared
that Culm will never lose her Spanish
sovereignty.
Charles fiester Sentenced.
Grants Pass, Or., April 23. Judge
Hale this afternoon pronounced thu
death sentence upon Charles Fiester,
the wife-muiderer, fixing Kiiday, June
10, as tho date of execution.
Fiester broke completely down and
wept like a child.
Fiester drowned his wife in a pool of
water in May, 1K115.
Naval anil miliary rreparatlnns.
Washington, April 33. With the
actual beginning of war, military and
naval preparations were vastly stimu
lated today. Tlie navy lionght a ship
and mini I hi i of yachts. It secured
some more material for guns and re
newed orders for haste in the construc
tion of guns. Orders were sent to the
squadrons to guard their movements
and the preliminaries of a blockade
were executed.
Secretary long has divided to assign
Commodore Howell to command tlie
newly organised patrol fleet, consisting
of the Yosemite, Prairie, Yankee and
Dixie. Secretary Long was very anx
ious lo avail himself of the experience
of Commodore Howell, but found some
diflleulty in doing so, In view of the
fact that he outranks both Schley and
Sampson, lu command of the two fleets.
Neither ol these ofllcera could In justice
have been relieved to make room for
the former commander of the Kuroiean
squadron, and the creation ol the new
fleet solves the diflleulty.
Cubans Kafusa a Conference.
Hsvana, April IS. It Is under
stood the insurgents have refused to
confer with a delegation of tlie ooluuial
government.
A woolen net is a decidedly new
fabric, and net-like in pattern are soma
awfully fetching fabrics that seem to
be of silk and wool, very toft and cling
ing to the tench, and iu various net
like or lace-like meahca. These, are
quite the smartest things Hissild huilt
over soft satins in dowdy clinging
diaper lea, Chicago Times-Herald.
WAR NOW EXISTS
Sampson's Hect Or
dered to Blockade
Havana.
SPAIN REJECTS ULTIMATUM
Minister Woodford. la Olven His Tasa
ports and Diplomatic Relations He.
tween tha Called Stales and Spain
Are Declared to Ha Seered.
Washington, April 23. War between
the United States and Spain is a fact,
though not officially declared so by
congress.
The stirring events of yesterdaf were
succeeded toduy with rapidity by others
of more importance, culminating in tlie
ofternoon in orders for the departure of
the North Atlantio squadron for Ha
vana. This practically is an act of
war, so that the war between this coun
try and Spain may fairly be said to dute
from today.
Two minutes after the opening of the
state department this morning, came
word from Minister Woodford that tlie
Spanish government, having antici
pated and prevented his intentions to
present tho president's ultimatum, he
bad asked for his passports. The ad
ministration, in a public statement,
announced that it regarded tho action
of tho Spanish government as render
ing unnecessary further diplomatic ao
tion on tho part of tho United States,
and further stuted that it regarded the
course adopted by Spain as one placing
Uxm that country the reSioiisibility
lor the breach of friendly relations.
Mr. Woodford's telegram resulted in
tho culling of a sttocial cabinet meeting
to arrange an outline for a plan of cam
paign, or rather to determine how to
begin the execution of tlie plan df cam
paign already prepared by the strategic
hourds of tho army and navy depart
ments. Tha Blockade of Havana.
The result was the lmmodiate order
for tho Atlantic squadron to begin tlie
blockade of Havana.
How much further than this the cab
inet progressed in its deliberations it
is not Kjssible to say, for the obvious
reason that the time has now come
when the interests of tlie government
requrie that the movements of tlie ships
anil troops should be guarded with tlie
greatest care from undue publicity, in
order to prevent the enemy from tak
ing advantage of information.
The North Atlantic squadron, under
Captain Hainpson's command, is a
splendid array of flue vessels, and this
force is quite competent to blockado all
the ports in Cuba, or at least all of tho
ports connecting by rail with Huvana,
and so likely to be used to supply that
place lu the event of Beige, with food
and munitions of war.
This statement is to be taken with
tho understanding that it does not con
template the coming to Cuban waters
of the Spanish fleet. In such oase,
however, the probable policy would be
to abandon the blockade aud endeavor
to force the Spanish fleet to battle.
Minister Woodford's action during
the day, as reported to the state depart
ment In a late telegram, indicated thut
he was following a carefully prepared
programme. A significant feature of
liis message wus thu statement that the
Spanish government notified him that
it regarded tho withdrawal of Minister
Polo yesterday as terminating diplo
matic negotiations, showing t lint it was
not disposed to accept tlie expressed in
tention of our government to continut
Minister Woodford as a medium of
communication any longer.
Mr. Woo I ford also announced that
he had Instructed Consul-Ooneiul
llowen, at Barcelona, to call upon all
American consuls to withdraw.
He further stated that he had in
formed tlie Spanish government, after
asking for his passports, that he had
placed the American legation In Mad
rid and American interests in Spain
generally in the hands of the British
ambassador. The ambassador, Right
Hon. Sir II. Fry-Drum niond Wolf, is
not at present in Madrid, so American
interests will be confided to tho Brit
ish charge, Sir Geurgo K. Hon ham.
To all intents and put poses, this re
lieves the state department fiom fur
ther negotiatius as to Cuba, save those
relating to privateering, neutrality obi
set vauces and the like.
Mending of Troops to Cuba.
Captain Sampson's fleet, which has
lieen ordered to Cuba, later on will be
suppoited by troops which will be dis
patched to Cuba as noon as in the opin
ion ol tho president it is ponsible to use
them advantageously in the occupation
of the island. Meanwhile, as rapidly
as troops can be rushed to Key West
and other points on tho South Atlantio
and Gulf coasts, they will be hurried
forward. It is estimated that it will
take 10 days to concentrate an army
sufllcient in siao with supplies to make
the campaign.
It is the purpose lo gather these
troops and make a sharp, decisive
movement. Immediately upon tho
passage of an army volunteer bill by
congress, the president will call for
100,000 men. Of this force, it is in
tended lo use 80,000 men in Cuba, in
conjunction with the regular army,
now already assembled or assembling
at points of concentration. Tlio re
maining 20,000 men will aid the ar
tillery departments in guarding the sea
coast and in manning the heavy
guns of the coast defense.
Tha t'awara NollAed.
It was found necessary to frame a
notice to the powers of the attempt of
our government to establish a blockade
of Hstana, a notification required by
international law.
The navy department today, aside
from giving the orders to the squadron,
continued the work of adding to the
navy, and purchased another ship at
Norfolk as an suxilisry cruiser, aud
some small yachts.
Tha news of the actul beginning of
war was received with gravity at the
I department, and there were many spoc-
uiaiivms as to tae ultimate outcome.
v . ... , n Snaln.
Following le the text of the pres..
Jent'l ultimatum to Spain, as gien
jut this morning:
"April 22, IS'JS. Woodford, Minis
tor of the United States, Madrid: Yon
have boen furnished with the text ol
the Joint resolution voted by the con
gress of the United Slates on tlie 10th
inst. and approved today, in relation
to the pacification of tho island of Cu
ba. In obedience to that act, the pres.
blent directs you to immediately com
municate to the government of Spain
aid resolution, with a formal demand
apon the government of Spain to at
jnce relinquish its authority and gov
ernment in tho island of Cuba and
withdraw iU land and naval forces
from Cuba and Cuban waters. In tak
tig this step, the United States hereby
disclaims any dispoiilion or intention
to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or
oontrol over tho island, except for the
pacification thereof, and asserts its de
termination when that is ac complished
to leave the government and control of
the island to its people under such free
and independent government as they
may establish.
"If by the hour of noon on Saturday
next, the 23d day of April, instant,
there bo not communicated to this gov
ernment by tho government of Spain
full and satisfactory resjionses to this
demand and resolution, whereby the
ends of peace In Cub shall he assured,
the president will proceed without fur
ther notice to use tlie jowcr and au
thority enjoyed and conferred Usm
him by said joint resolution to such
extent as may bo necessary to carry the
lame into effect. SHfcKMA.V
The following1 statement regarding
the sending of the ultimatum to Spain
was issued today:
Yesterday, April 23, 1808, at about
11 o'clock, the department of Hate
served notice of the purMso of this
government by delivering to Minister
Polo a copy of the instructions to Min
ister Woislford, and also a copy of the
resolution passed by tho congress of the
United States on the 10th. Immedi
ately after the receipt of this notice
the Spanish minister forwarded to tlie
state department a request for his pass
ports, widen were furnished him yes
terday afternoon. Tho United States
minister at Madrid was at the same
time instructed to make a like com
munication to the government of Spain.
This morniiiK tlio department re
ceive.! from Minister Woislford tlie
following telegram, stating that the
Spanish government had broken off
dipt utio relations with this govern
ment. Tills course on tho part of
Spain renders unnecessary any further
diplomatic action on tho part of the
United States:
"Madrid, April 22. Early this
morning, immediately after the receipt
of your telegram, and before I had
communicated the same to tlio Spanish
government, the Spanish minister ol
foreign affairs notified me that diplo
matic relations had been broken be
tween tho two countries, and that all
official ct lunications between then
respective representatives have ceased.
I accordingly asked for safe passHirts.
I shall turn the legation over to the
Britinh embassy and leave for Pari
this afternoon. I have notified the
consuls. "WOODrHJKD."
THE OREGON IN DANGER.
reared Thai tlie Hpanlsh Squadron Will
Head iT the llallle-Nlilp.
Washington, April 23. It was sug
gested at the navy department that it
is possible thu Spanish squadron, which
nailed from Citpu Verde islands today,
is heading to cut off the fine battle
ship Oregon, now on its way from the
Pacific coast to join Captain Sampson's
command. There is also sonic, fear
that tho Oregon may he taken at an
unfair advantage, without knowledge
of the existence of war, hy the Span
ish torpedo-bout destroyer Temcrief,
which is now nt Ituciios Ayros. Pos
sibly, with a view of avoiding a con
flict in the straits of Magellan, where
she would bo nt a disadvantage, the
Oregon has boon ordered to go around
Cape Horn. Tho Oregon sailed from
Call no the Otli inst., since which time
nothing has boon heard from her. It
is believed she is now Hearing the por
of Montevideo, Uruguay.
The formidable Spanish torpedo-boat
is supposed to bo somewhere in that
vicinity awaiting the ariival of the Or
egon, and some fear is expressed that
she may creep on her unawares and,
consequently, considerable relief will
be lelt when tho arrival of the Oregon
at some South American port is re
ported. It is probable that when the
Oregon reaches Kio do Janeiro or
Bahia, she iniiy be joined by the Bra
silian cruiser Nietheroy, recently pur
chased for tho United States navy, and
the two vessels w ill come to the United
States together.
Wejrler Will Take a Hand.
London, April 23. The .Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph
says: Bullfights have been arranged
in all of the large towns, the proceeds
to tie devoted to the national defense
fund. It is still asserted that General
Weyler wilt command an army corps.
Kun on a llarrelona Hank.
London, Apiil 23. A dispatch from
Barcelona says the act of the Hank ol
Harcelona, in w ithdrawing a huge sum
from the local branch of the Bank ol
Spain, caused a run on tho latter insti
ution, but all demands wore met.
Malaga Correspondent Leaves.
Malaga, April 23. The United
States consul. It. M. Bartleben, hat
started for Gibraltar. The American
flag over the consulate has been re
moved, and tho mchivee transferred tc
the British consulate.
Hpaln t elle Out Her Iteserves.
London, April 83. A dispatch from
Madrid says War Minister Corres
authorised the call of 80,000 reserves.
Three vessels loaded with troops left
Calis; destination unknown.
Mage Receiving Applications.
Olympia, April 33. Now that wai
with Sain baa begun, tlie executive
office ii crowded with people who art
anxiously looking for an opsirtuuity Ic
serve their country, mostly in an offl-
oial capacity. Governor Kogera hat
received two applications from women
who would like to serve as army nnises.
The Daniih manufacturers of clay
troducls are adding improved machin
try of tlie latest style to their yardt
tnd are putting themselves in position
to turn out the bust sort of clay m ana
ktctaros of all kind.
CAPTURED A PRIZE
The Nashville Takes a
Spanish Merchant
Steamer.
BROUGHT HER TO KEY WEST
th. line.. Tenter. t nfnrlun.U
V....l-The Skipper surprised, as Ha
Did Not Know That War Had Ilea.
D.cl.r.d-1'rlse r.w I'ut o. H.rd.
v.. Anrll 25. The United
States fleet was about 13 miles off Hand
key light this morning at 7 otioca
when tho Spanish merchantman Bucna
Ventura was sighted bound north. The
gunboat Xashvllle ran her down aud
put a shot across her bows from the
4-inch aim on the port side uft, manned
by Lieutenant Dillingham.
The Spaniard ignored the shot, but
another closer to her Isiws brought her
to. A prize crew, under Lnsign a
gru lor, was put aboaid.
Captain Luzarraga, In command of
her, was astounded. Ho said lie did
not know that war had been declared,
but when ho was informed of tho state
of affairs, he shrugged his shoulders
and accepted the situation philosoph
ically. The Nashville has taken on stores
and will return to the fleet, carrying
Ensign Magruder, who will bo received
by Ensign Carleton, ol tho Snow. A
Imdy of marines is pacing the (lock of
the Spaniard, and her crew of 28 aie
lounging about the decks in nonchalant
fashion. Not a man is in irons.
Accoiding to prize laws, Captain
Mavnald will turn tho prisoners of
war over to tho United States district
ittorney, who will decide tho question
of their dsiposition.
Tlio Buena Ventura is a tramp steam
or of 1,155 tons, and hails from Bilboa,
Spain. She has a cargo of lumber,
loaded at I'ascagotila, Miss., and was
bound for Kotterdum.
Tho news of the capture of the Span
iard set the people of Key West frantic
with enthusiasm. All work was sua
xmdod, and tho docks were crowded
with people.
Coumiodoro Lyons, of the Dolphin,
has delivered to United States District
Attorney Stripling the papers of tho
Buena Ventuia. Ho will libel tho ship
iu tno Unite J tunics aumirauy cum v.
Maiurartlon at the Department.
Washington, April 25. Tho report
that the gunlioat Nashville had cap
tured a Spanish merchant ship gained
rapid circulation throughout the navy
department shortly after noon today.
It caused much excitement, and was
eagerly discussed as an outward evi
dence of tho actual existence of war.
Secretary Long, however, had not re
ceived word of the capture, except
through newspaper sources. Notwith
standing this, naval officers created
the report and discussed it ns though it
was an accepted fact. It was said that
a part ol the crew had been placed on
board, and tho captured vessel had a
valuable cargo, including considerable
coal.
Among the officials, the report caused
much satisfaction, although it was said
tha enpture of a Spanish warship
would have lcen moro acceptable.
There is said to be no question as to
tlie right of taking Spanish merchant
ships at this time. Two of these ships
left Galveston within the hist day or
so with considerable cargoes of cotton
on board. Another Spanish ship is
said to bo en routo from Vera Crua,
Mexico, with 1,000,000 pesetas on
board, representing the subscription of
Vera Cruz to the Spanish in Cuba.
Volunteer Army lull Sigued.
Washington, April 25. Tho volun
teeer army bill was signed hy tlie pres
ident at 3:00 P. M. The bill', as agreed
to, reduces the time of enlistment from
there years to two. The amendment
authorizing tlio president to organizo
independent troops was retained, but
limits tho number to 3,000. The bill
leaves it optional for regiment and com
pany militia officers to receive commis
sions from govemois. Tlio senate re
ceded from tho amendment attaching
an engineer officer to the staff of each
biigado commander.
Topeka Iteported l.nat.
London, April 25. Tho Dtily Mail
says that it is stuted in Falmouth ship
ping oircles that the American cruiser
Topeka, which left Falmouth the even
ing of Tuesday, April It), was in col
lision with tlio bark Albatioss, at mid
night, Thursday. According to tlie
Mail, tlie captain of tho Albatross
asserts that after tho collision the
steamer, whose namo he did not ascer
tain, flashed a light and suddenly dis
apjiearcd. He believed she foundered.
I'nlteil Slates Censorship.
Key West, April 25. Tlie United
States government has established a
cenorshipof telegrams, forbidding the
transmission of code messages to or
from Havana. This begins at once.
Monadnork Ooet North.
Vallejo, Cal., April 25. The United
States steamship Monadnock has loft
for sea, en louto to Puget sound. In
her coat of gray paint the Monadnock
is not visible at sea l.OOOyaidsdistant.
Woodford In I'arl.
Paris, April 25. General Stewart L.
Woodford, the United States minister
to Siam, accompanied bv tlie party
with which he left Madrid, arrived in
this city at 7:45 o'clock this evening
Will Itomuerd Manila.
London, April 25.-The American
squadron at Hong Kong, according to a
dispatch trom Shanghai, lias sail! for
Manila, which it will ,uck. The
dispatch says:
hr ?u.V "i,'"Tr' ""WMlr purchased
by the tinted States government, will
follow the fleet with coal. The,"
proache. to Manilla are mined. U
nXiar tlm,hfl l'ri"'ndo,nv
mercial classes , lhiliinM
in favor of a .... .' '
. i --vw.li nurrenaer. rather
" mimu7 ars determined to reaiit,"
PACIFIO COAST SAFE. '
Warships I. Th... W.tar. M.r. Th..
W . Match fr P'"-
Mare Island Navy Yard, April 28.--todav
to capture or
ast,oy any force that Hj.1. could poa-
ibly send against tno rau
,aid Hr Admiral Klrkla.,1. "In th.
first place, tho Ppanish gowun..
no vessels in Paoiflo waters nearer than
the Philippine.. We Lav. a'
, than Pnaln. and can easily take
care of the opposing Uoel. The next
1 1 m flttftt
possibility lies I" " "
through the Straits of Magellan. Even
if Spain bad the snips, tn.-y
..radically useless aftei they got nto
the Pacific, through7 the lack of coal.
"We have two monitors, the Monad
nock and the Monterey, that are more
than a match for any vessel In the
Spanish navy. Besides these two wo
have tho Bennington and Mohican,
which are now on routo from tho IU
wailan islands. Tho Charleston wi 1
be iu commission by May 1, and if it
were necessary wo could have the
Vorktown and Philadelphia in flght.ng
trim by tha let of June.
"What I rely upon largely to com
plete our coast defenses are tho ten
vessels recently acquired. Another
valuable adjunct to our Paoillc roast
defenses is the two torpedo-boats now
neuring completion at Portland and one
on tho Sound. This number can be
increased materially If the necessity
presents, since each requires only to
days for building."
A MASTERLY STROKE.
I nll.l MnM Acted W isely In Declar
ing Against Privateering.
New York, April 25. A dispatch to
tlie Tribune from London says: The
announcement that tho United States,
in tho event of hostilities will not re
sort to privateering and will be gov
erned by the four roles of the declara
tion of Paris, is considered a miiHlmly
stroke in diplomatic circles. While
England's sympathy has been witli
America from first to lust, Spain liar
gained some tactful advantages as
negotiations have proceeded. Tho
point has been scored, not by many,
but by a few English journals, that
while Spain has made a series of con
cessions to America, congress in tho
end has compelled her to light. All the
continental journals have agreed In de
scribing tlie negotiations as one-sided,
with Spain in tlie position of offoiing
.one saoriflce after another, without
pleasing American opinion.
It wus important thut the state de
partment, while Justifying wor on
Immune principles, should restrict tlio
area of disturbance as much as possihlo
and guarantee security for neutral com
mercial interests. This bus boen done
by tho official announcement from
Washington that tho government will
adhere to tho principles of tho declara
tion of Paris. Nothing could be more
satisfactory to England, France and
Germany. It is pledged that tho
United States will respect tho four
rules of the declaration of Paris, dis
countenance privateering, protect neu
tral goods under any flag and the ene
my sailing under a neutul Aug, with
tho single exception of contraband of
war, and recognize the necessity of
making a blockade effective in order to
rendor it binding. Theso four pledges
will bo the safeguards of European
commerce in tho pending war.
So far as tlie American practice is
concerned, Spain will bo placed on tho
defensive. She will be compelled to
repeat these assurances or else alienato
European sympathy.
Tho judgment in diplomatic circles
is that America has adopted a cotirso
which will embarrass Spain, conciliate
the commercial and mercantile classes
of England and the continent and
strengthen the position of the United
States. Every one of tho four rules of
thu declaration of Paris is in fuvor of
America in tho event of hostilities.
Diplomats perceive at onco thut Amer
ica has nothing to lose and much to
gain from the abolition of privateering
and the protection of neutral commerce
and private property under any flag,
and the establishment of tho principle
that a blockade in order to be binding
must bo effective.
It would bo to tlie manifest advan
tage of the United States if both bel
ligerents wore nndor obligations to re
spect tho declaration of Paris. Tho
state department, by taking high
grounds in tho interest of civilization,
may force Spain to follow it. If Spain
draws hack, owing to a wanton desire
to capture and destroy private property
at sea, it will be an offense against tlie
commercial interests and moral opin
ion of Europe.
Tliis is the judgment of diplomatists,
members of parliament and representa
tives of mercantile England, and thoy
sincerely hope that the announcement
of the American intention in toduy's
papers will be followed by similar as
surances from Spain. It cannot be
doubted that the adherence nt il,
United States to the declaration of
Pans will strengthen English feeling
in fuvor of America and greatlv impair
... aiiu-Aiuurioan sentiment on tlie
nniit(n,e,i Y. :t
' win te an appeal to
self-interest all around, yet will have a
moral justification in the high aims of
virilization.
fllrf r-,
- - nurnea.
Madrid, April 25.-This evening a
crowd 6,000 strong carrying flags and
shout ng "Viva Espana We want
war! ' and "Down with tho Yankees!"
burned the Stars and Strips in front of
tlie residence of rb.c .,
accorded an ovation.
V i . ..
w iora. April 2Y s .i;....l
tlie Herald from Saint Thomas, savs a
""B orolwn ou 'n the Ponce
o, rorto kico, and there is riot
ing all through the island.
Blanco'. War Declaration.
Havana. April 25.-Captain-Oeneral
Blanco has nu lisl..i . .i.'
. . . - own-c coniirm-
he M 7,T,0Iu,.d. d declaring
the island to tie in a state of war.
He also annuls his former similar de-
"". granting pardon to insurgents,
and places n0der martini law all those
wno aro gui hv of trpaajin nal
crimes .gainst ,aoe or against the inl
IT ,7,C! ' ll" M,ion' litiou, re
jolt, attacks against the government or
o. 1. . . pnu"0 order. tl.ouirb
ou'y by means of printed raattei.
uuob-bye, polo.
-WVlni"o;.DHrS
Washington, April 22 n. .
Ish minister. aocomna,,ii t . t-
boraolhia staff, tuft WaiM
30 o'clock tonight, ,nd
government thus turmlnio.
matio representation Q th, r r
States. Tha minister DJ lu lta
left by the Pennsylvania road
northward to Buffalo and Bus
Bridge, and thonco to Toronto '
there they will go to Halitju u
Mt.,n
The denarture of tlm r .
. . " -panwa
was mod without noticeable (b
stration, although a considerabl. .
. i . i sua.
uur ui iwroi aurvice omoers Ind .
I"'1- f hen M
no time at any occasion for their A
more than keeping back a cw.h'
curious onlookers.
Lieutenant C.r.nth.'. Sl.Ua..
Lieutenant do Cnrunil,. l. .
reporter to make known the
ant's view on tho war.
on . ...
"It is no longor a question ..
ing Cuba," said Lieutenant de C.
tha. "That was meicly a qoe,,
torritory. Now a higher purpose U
view tbo honor and dignity of g
since me united States bu (.
temptuously ordered Spain to tfci
Cuba, and has made tlie Info
cliargo tlmt we aro responsible htZ
m i. v.lii. gxl tlm niin. ... . I . .
ii.u.t.i. u. ...u pv.f, uicil UI Hie Jljjj,
Theso orders and charges ars ,l
.l.u . 1. 1.. I. t.. . . B,S
Willi a aiua vi uiu immh, and lojjy,
such action, Spain will resist to
uttormost. There should bean..
take about this. History has reo
400,000 men, bearing the trintntAi
all Europe, wore halted and m
irom Dpain, aiier loose legioni
lost between 200,000 and 800,000 art
"We realizo the gallantry of t
American navy, and the nubia h.
of its past Paul Jones, Farragot, P.
ter nut epain, too, lias norhernem;
their blood ia in the vein of ti
culled upon to aciend tier hotiw. I
have recently talked with my naul,
sociates, commanders of 8aniih it
and of torpedo-boats, and I knoi tt
there la but one sentiment; ninrl.
that not ono Spanish ship slull
taken. Your navy may send tninr i
mem to tno uoitnm; superior forte
may seek to annihilate them, but
ono Spanish ship will surrendrrtetk
American navy. With honor it gib
thut wilt bo the response of tluun
of Spain."
Lieutenant de Carantha spoke ri
gieat earnestness, and his itatro
was taken in note and authorited,
departure of the Spanish party brorj
to a close a most cveutlul day it
Spanish legation.
Scnor 1'olu's Letter.
At 11:20 o'clock the minister s
ceived from the state depaitonn
copy of tho ultimatum, and irtmri
ately demanded his passports ii I
following letter:
"Legation do Espanole, WV
ton, D. O., Apiil 22, 1SD8. Mr. St
returr: The resolution adopted bra
congress of America and approreia
day by tho president is of sticiiinas
that my permanence in Withr'nra
becomes impossiblo and obliges as
request of you the delivery of ) p
ports. Tho protection of the Spuia
interests will bo intrusted tothefW
ambassador and tho Austro Huntvis
min if tor.
"On this occasion, very patnfnl i
me, I have tho honor to convey tors
the assurance of my highest conside
tion.
"LUIS POLO Y BERSABl
"Hon. John Sherman, SecreUrti'
State of tlio United States of
cu," etc., etc.
The passports reached tho mimI
at 4 P. M. They were accomBii?f
a letter from Seoretury Sliermu, f
which me Bi-cruiuij it
gret thut tho minister had felt
upon to take this stop.
Tho Spanish legatiou is no
An attendant remains thore limpll1
clear up the effects of hasty depttw
The Cuban colonial delegatus
terminated its relutions at Www
this afternoon.
K.nereei.ev Measure.
Washington, April 23. Th kr
.,.,. ,.l an nmereenCT
measure, tho bill empowering wr
dout to call out tho volunteer
and providing for their organiu
Both the president and SecretiryJ'
I. a, I nr..u.l rl.a imnerfttive tfC(:V'
Ilia rmaaina nf llinliill todaT. lJ
man Hull, of the military
mittee, drove it under winp
Tl.o Mil a... a .traftnd flt the WHf W7,
ment, Introduced in the hows) J'
tiuv umi consmeiea ana n-j.--
committee today. No sncheiF
could novo been possible iw
l.n atvnua rt a-a i nresSlirB. Tllte
permanent in its character.
HIIU DllkTO V f " "
IheP
..v, i ii,u Kill. s wtrw
!.
was that the appointment ol '
mental onicors are w u -n...r,n.
i iu atuins instead ol !
president, bs was projioned or
ty the war dpcartmeuv.
forms to tlie practices of the cm
- .. .. flnalO
some i 117
London, April 22.-The .
papers todav, while general
to tlie United States, express ,
amount of sympathyN!10,
Chartering T',,",",.fItjf
Washington, April 23,"7
monts are being made by w ,
partment for tlie tranl1
troops irom oui er . -
ana 11 is expecicu m" -- . c J
fected tomorrow. Colonel
ball, chief quartermaster, ar y
.u- f -Ill nnen Dius ' .
VI WIS o, -r
York for the charter 01 n'-.,
for this service. It is 'l8
have no difficulty in eonrl"
vessels of good speed for tn
be aent to Cuba.
Colonel Grant VoU"? f-
New Yoik, April 22.-A ' ;
... t a a '4.
patch from Waswngw" c"- .itiiiV
...i.o.i hi servic
Bovernment. The colonel is
enlist, as he is a few
can only be given a conimn ,
"I do not think there aW,
mvuus n 111 as ' t 'nff4l'
have some little difficulty in
Spaniards out of Cuba. u ' .
ently want to fight, and our
Krvn wn- rrU? " II B Bit" -
have something to do
Of course there will w ,,:-
that the Spaniards will be J""
tha Island."
w et.