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A d v e r tis e r s . M a k e a N o te o f T h is .
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Sampson’s I lect Or­
dered to Blockade
Havana.
SPAIN REJECTS CLIIMATUM
M in is t e r W o o d f o r d I s G iv e n H is P a s s *
p o rts a n d D ip lo m a tic R e la tio n « B e ­
t w e e n t h e P n i t e d S t a t e s a n d S p a in
A r e D e c l a r e d t o He S e v e r e d .
Washington, April 33.—W ar between
the United States and Spain is a fact,
though not officially declared so by
congress.
The stirring events of yesterday were
succeeded today with rapidity by others
of more importance, culminating in the
afternoon in orders for the departure of
the North Atlantic 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 date
from today.
Two minutes after the opening of the
state department this morning, came
word from Minister Woodford that the
Spanish government, having antici­
pated and prevented his intentions to
present the president’s ultimatum, he
had asked for his pass[<oits. The ad­
ministration, in a public statement,
announce«! that it regarded the action
of the Spanish government as render-
ing unnecessary further diplomatic ac­
tion on the part of the United States,
and further stated that it regarded the
course adopt«*! by Spain as one placing
U|am that country the res,onsibility
tor the breach of friendly relations.
Mr. Woodford’s telegram resulted in
the calling of a special cabinet meeting
to arrange an outline fora plan of cam­
paign, or rather to determine liow to
begin the execution of the plan of cam­
paign already prepared by the strategic
boards of the army and navy depart­
ments.
T h e B lo c k a d e o f H a v a n a .
The result was the immediate order
for the Atlantic squadron to begin the
blockade of Havana.
How much further than this the cab­
inet progressed in its deliberations it
is not ¡mssiblc to say, for the obvious
reason that the time has now come
when the interests of the government
r«*qurie that the movements of the ships
and troops should be guarded with the
greatest care from undue publicity, in
order to prevent the enemy from tak­
ing advantage of information.
— The North Atlantic squadron, under
_
Captain Sauqisoii’s command, is a
splendid array of tine vessels, and this
force is quite competent to blockade all
the ports in Cuba, or at least all of the
ports connecting by rail with Havana,
and so likely to be used to supply that
place in the event of seige with food
and munitions of war.
This statement is to be taken with
the understanding .hat it does not con-
temnlate the coming to Cuban waters
of the Spanish fleet. In such case,
however, the probable policy would be
to abandon the blockade and 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 that
he was following a carefully prepared
programme. A significant feature of
his message was the statement that the
Spanish government notified him that
it regarded the withdrawal of Minister
Polo yesterday as terminating diplo­
matic negotiations, showing that it was
not disposed to accept the expressed in­
tention of our government to continu«
Minister Woodford as a medium of
communication any longer.
Mr. Woodford also announced that
he hail instructed Consul-General
Bowen, at Barcelona, to call upon all
American consuls to withdraw.
He furthei stated that he had in­
formed the 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, Eight
Hon. Sir H. Fry-Drummond Wolf, is
not at present in Madrid, so American
interests will be confided to the Brit­
ish charge, Sir George E. Bonham.
To all intents and purposes, this re-
* lieves the state department from fur­
ther negotiating as to Cuba, save those
relating to privateering, neutrality ob­
servances and the like.
S e n d i n g o f T r o o p s to C u b a .
Captain Sampson’s fleet, which has
been ordered to Cuba, later on will be
supported by troo|is which will he dis­
patched to Cuba as soon as in the opin­
ion of the president it is possible 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 the South Atlantic
and Gulf coasts, they will he hurried
forward. It is estimated that it will
take 10 .lays to concentrate an army
sufficient in size with supplies to make
the campaign.
It is the purpose to gather these
troops and make a sharp, decisive
movement.
Immediately upon the
passage of an army volunteer bill by
congress, the president will call for
100,000 men. Of this force, it is in­
tended to use 80,000 men in Cuba, in
conjunction with the regular army,
now already assembled or assembling
at points of concentration. The 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.
T h e P o w e r i N o t if ie d .
dw
MORO
I.
r a t NOW EXISTS
•
«
It was found necessary to frame a
notice to the powers of the attempt of
our government to establish a blockade
of Havana, 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 auxiliary cruiser, and
some small yachts.
The news of the actul beginning of
war waa received with gravity at the
department, and there were many spec­
ulations as to the ultimate outcome.
Cv9>
MOIÌO, S I IE ltM A N
T h e V lt tn io t u n i t o S p a lA .
Following Is the text of the presi-
lent’s ultimatum to Spain, as given
jut this morning:
“ April 23, 1898.—Woodford, Minis­
ter of the United States, Madrid: You
have been furnished with the text of
the joint resolution voted by the con­
gress of the United States on the 19th
inst., and approved today, in relation
to the pacification of the island of Cu­
ba. In obedience to that act, the pres­
ident directs you to immediately com­
municate to the government of Spain
»aid resolution, with a formal demand
ipon the government of Spain to at
once relinquish its authority and gov­
ernment in the island of Cuba and
withdraw its land and naval forces
from Cuba and Cuban waters. In tak-
ng this step, the United States hereby
disclaims any disposition or intention
to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or
control over the island, except for the
pacification thereof, and asserts its de­
termination when that is accomplished
to leave the government and coni rid of
the island to its people under such fr«>e
and independent government as they
may establish.
“ If by the hour of noon on Saturday
next, the 23d day of April, instant,
there be not communicated to this gov­
ernment by the government of Spain
full and satisfactory responses to this
demand and resolution, whereby the
ends of peace in Cuba shall he assured,
the president will proceed without fur­
ther notice to use the power and au­
thority enjoyed and conferred upon
him by said joint resolution to such
extent as may be necessary to carry the
same into effect.
SHERMAN.”
CAPTI RED A PRIZE
C O U N T Y , O liE G O N ,
PACIFIC
COAST
SAFE.
W a r s h i p « tu T h e n e W a t e r s M o r e
a M a tc h fo r S p a in .
T han
Mare Island Navy Yard, April 25,—
‘‘We are prepared today to capture or
destiny any fore«' that Spain could pos­
sibly send against the Pacific coast,’’
Faid Rear Admiral Kirkland. “ In the
first place, the Spanish government has
no vessels in Pacific waters nearer than
the Philippines. Wu have a greater
force than Spain, and can easily take
care of the opposing fleet. Tho next
(M'ssibllity lies In sending a fleet
through the Straits of Magellan. Even
if Spain had the ships, they would he
practically useless after they got into
the Pacific, through 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 we
have tiie Bennington and Mohican,
which are now en route from the 11a
waiiau islands. The Charleston will
Ixi in commission by May 1, and if it
were necessary we could have the
Yorktown and Philadelphia in fighting
trim by the 1st of June.
“ What I rely upon largely io com
plete our coast defenses are the ten
vessels recently acquired.
Another
valuable adjunct to our Pacific coast
defenses is the two torpedo-boats now
nearing completion at Pot Hand and one
on the Sound. This number can lie
increased materially if the necessity
presents, since eaeli requites only 60
days for building. ”
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1898.
ON
THE
NO. 9.
FLEET.
M o rro C a s t le O p e n e d o n t l i e N o r th
l a n t l e S q u M d ron .
W EEK LY
At*
On Board the Flagship New York,
off Havana, April 28. — During the
W h a t H a s H a p p e n e d In th e
early morning, the Morro castle bat­
C ivilized W o rld .
teries again opened fire on the fleet,
hut without the slightest effect. There
have been no casualties among our
forces up to this hour, and not a single GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
shot has been fired against the batteries.
M A RK ET
LETTER.
T r a d e C o n d i t i o n . In t h e L e a d in g
o f t h e W o r ld .
C it ie s
A year ago wheat traders were
theorizing as to the effects on the price
of wheat of a war between Turkey and
Greece. Neither of those combatants
was a wheat producer, hut the near fear
of the contest involving Russia kept
th® Price for “
swinging through
an unusually wide range, and advanced
quotations about 10c a bushel, half of
A t 3 o ’clock th is m orning th • D e­ A C o m p le t e I t e v i e w o f t h e N ew « o f th e it on the Monday following the ow n­
ing of hostilities. It is surprising that
tro it m dae a rich h au l, ca p tu rin g th e
1‘a . t S e v e n l i a j i In T h i s a n d
the wheat-consuming countries abroad,
A l i F o r e ig n L a n d a .
BROUGHT HER TO KEY WEST
FIRST TIME IN THIRTY YEARS! Spanish merchant steamer Catalina,
in anticipation of a war involving their
bound for Cadis. She carried a large
George Parsons Lathrop, poet and thief source of supply, have of late
q u antity of provisions, which she in­ author, died at Roosevelt hospital, New I l>een ignoring everything except tiiis
T h e B u e n a V e n tu r a th e V n fo r tu n a te
T h e C a ll I» fo r 1ZS.WOO M en t o F i g h t tended to laud in Havana.
York.
jitisfcibility, have been maintaing prices
V e s s e l - T h e S k ip p e r S u r p r is e d , an H e
t h e S p a n i a r d « —A p iM ir lio n n ...... I . i f t l i e
Ensign
Christy,
from
the
Detroit,
I
in
spite of a declining tendency at
Professor
Jules
Maroon,
famous
D id N o t K n o w T h a t W a r H a d B e e n
V o l u n t e e r . I.y S t a t e . N a t io n a l « in a n i
and four marines and six bluejackets throughout the world as a geologist, is times on this side, and have been mak-
D e c l a r e d —V r ix e C rew P u t o n B o a r d .
W ill H a i e P r e f e r e n c e .
.
I were put on board of her and she dead at his home at Cambridge, Mass. ! ing cash purchases with unexpected
energy?
Key West, April 35.—The Uniti'd
W ashington, A pril 26.—The presi- ¡^earned ofl for Key W est.
It took the Republicans of the 10th
The United States is furnishing at
States fleet was about 12 utiles off Sand
dent today calk'd upon the people of
T h e W ilm ington and P o rter, when Ohio district 1,877 ballots to nominate i present half of tlie wants of tlie wheat-
key light this morning at 7 o'clock
the United States, fur tlie first time in d aw n broke, were both seen tow ing J. Morgan for congress, to succeed Rep­
I importing countries of the world,
when the Spanish merchantman Buena
30 years, to manifest their martial prizes in th e shape of sm all schooners. resentative Fenton.
i aiiout 4,000,000 bushels of tlie 8,000,-
Ventura was sighted bound north. The
strength, the call this time being to a Tin* W ilm in g to n ’s c a p tu re w as laden
A hundred colonists have offered 000 bushels supplieil weekly. Would
united people to go forth to battle with charcoal, and the Porter’s, the their services to the American consul, i tlie grain opeiators abroad, whose
gunltoat Nashville ran her down and
with a foreign country. The call is fm Sophia, had rum and sugar aboard Geurge W. Bell, at Sidney, N. S. W., office it is to anticipate the world’s
put a shot across her liows from the
in the event of war between tlie United situation, take phlematically a war
12.>,00t) viiluuteeis. Tho secretary of They were both towed to Key West.
4-ineh gun on the jiort side aft, manned
Tho torpedo-lmat Pm ter, commanded S tates and Spain.
. which threatened to embarrass even in
war created a new army corps. Tho liy Lieutenant Fiemont, is doing great
by Lieutenant Dillingham.
the smallest way this vast weekly sup­
Naval
and
military
preparations
con­
two,
taken
together,
with
regular
auny
Tho Spaniard ignored the shot, but
wink, and if she keeps on at this rate, tinue with unabated vigor.
ply and wiiich might possibly affect it
Seven
siHin will move on Cuba, and that her crew will have no end of prize
another closer to her hows brought her
!
seriously?
H *et steam yachts, suitable fur naviga­
Inca1 1liile the Viiluntecrs will be equip- money to divide.
to. A prize crew, under Ensign Ma-
That is hardly to he assumed. In­
tion in Cuban wateis, were procured
A
b
o
u
t
9
o
’eloek
this
morning,
the
deed,
it has not lieen tiie fact. Tiie
ped and drilled.
gruder, was put aboanl. .
and several bids for steam colliers were
| other side for a fornight, incredulous
The president’s proclamation, while New York priK-eeoed several m iles made in Washington Wednes-lay.
Captain Luzairaga, in command of
closer inshore. Not a hreutli «if w ind
as everybody has been all this time of
rctually issued, was not ceititied to the stirre d ; th e sea and tlie h ea t was ter-
her, was astounded, lie said he did
The police commissioners of San tlie differences growing into an actual
governors of the states and territories, tih le.
not know that war ha I been deelartsl,
Francisco have adopted a resolution de­ conflict, has been ignoring fine crop
claring that in case of war («dice officers pros|iects at home and large offerings,
and will not be until Wednesday. The
but when he was inform«*] of the state
A n E f f e c t iv e B l o c k a d e .
who enlist will not lose their places,
reason
is
twofold.
In
the
first
place,
of
affairs,
he
shrugged
his
shoulders
On Board tiie Flagship New York, off which will be filled during their ab­ and has been making liberal purchases
The following statement regarding
from America at prices which have
the
war
department
wishes
to
avoid
and
accepted
the
situation
philosoph­
Havana,
April
25.
—
Morro
eastle
the sending of the ultimatum to Spain
sence liy men whose ap]x>intment shall been a surprise to the American trade.
destroying the present organization of ope.net! fire on the lighting squa<lr->n of be merely temporary.
ically.
was issued today:
A M A ST E R L Y S T R O K E .
It was really remarkable that Leiter
the National Guard, which is to be the United States, at 11 o’clock last
The Nashville has taken on stores
Yestentay, April 22, 1898, at about
It is tlie understanding that the call could sell 200,000 bushels abroad Easter
night.
Alsmt
10
shots
were
sent
in
11 o’clock, the department of state and will return to the fl«*et, carrying 1 n lt e d S ta te n A c te d \ \ H e ly in D e c l a r ­ called into service first. The Guard
tlie direction of our ships
Not one of for 80,000 men will be filled entirely Saturday. These are indications that
ing A g a i n s t P r i v a t e e r in g .
served notice of the purpose of this Ensign Magrnder, who will be received
regiments are composed of 12 com­ them took effect, and no shots were from the National Guanl, and that the if a declaration of war removed all the
government by delivering to Minister by Ensigu Carleton, of the Snow. A
quota trom each state will be fixed in present doubts the price of wheat
New York, April 25.—A dispatch to panies, and being officered more nu­
Polo a copy of the instructions to Min­ body of marines is pacing the deok of tiie Tribune from London says: Tlie merously that the regular army, would filed in return.
the projiortion that tlie number of en­ abroad would advance sharply.
Tho
Spaniards
evidently
had
seen
tlie
ister Woodford, and also a oopy of the the Spaniard, and her crew of 28 ate announcement that the- United States,
listed Guardsmen hear to the total in
The effect of war on home prices is
resolution passed by the congress of the lounging about the decks in nonchalant in the event of hostilities, will not re­ have to lie changed to correspond to lights id the New Ymk while the latter the United States, rather than by the not easy to anticipate.
Sentiment
was
signaling
to
a
ship
of
the
squadron.
United States on the 19th. Immedi­ fashion. Not a man is in irons.
sort to privateering and will be gov­ the army organization in order to com­ The fire was re|sirted by the officer of population. It is estimated that there would be «a factor. Quick, decisive
ately after the receipt of this notice
are nearly 120,000 enlisted men in the successes exhilirate a nation as they do
Aocoiding to prize laws. Captain erned by the four rules of the declara ply with the order as it exists. The
the Spanish minister forwarded to tlie Maynard will turn the prisoners of tion of Paris, is considereil a masteily pending Gull bill, however, provides tlie deck. Ensign J. R. Edito, to Caj>- organizations of the country, which individuals, enoourage business as well
tain
Chadwick,
who
was
asleep
at
the
state department a request for his pass­ war over to the United States district stroke in diplomatic circles
would make an 80,000 call equal to os national ventures and quicken specu­
While for meeting just such an tmergency,
ports, which were furnished him yes­ attorney, who will decide the question England’s sympathy has been with and |iermits tiie use of the National time. Tlie young officer asked the cap­ two-thirds of the Guardsmen of each lation. Any advance in the wheat
tain
in
command
whether
the
New
terday afternoon. The United States of their dsiposition.
America from first to last, Spain hui- Guard, as organised. This is more York had not better discontinue Hlg- state.
price on the other side would be pre-
minister at Madrid was at the same
gained
some tactful advantages as impotant than would appear nt first, aling.
The departure of the First battalion dieted upon some embarrassment to the
The Buena Ventura is a tramp steam­
time instructed to make a like com­ er of 1,155 tons, and hails from Bilboa, negotiations have proceeded.
The inasmuch us many of the National
“ No," muttered Captain Chadwick, of the Nineteenth infantry from Fort export of American wheat.
munication to the government of Spain. Spain. She has a cargo of lumber, point has lx*en soured, not by many, Guard have volunteered only on condi­
with
the utmost coolness. “ There is Wayne for Mobile was marked bv a
P o r t la n d M a r k e t.
This morning the department re­ loaded at Pascagoula, Miss., an d was but by a few English Journals, that tion that they may serve as now organ­
no necessity for stopping the signals. serious accident. During tlie firing of
ceived from Minister Woodford the bound for Rotterdam.
Wheat—Walla
Walla, 84@85c; Val­
while Spain has made a series of con­ ized.
a
salute
in
honor
of
the
departing
Go ahead."
following telegram, stating that the
troops by those left in charge of the ley and Bluestein, 67<388c per bushel.
The second consideration which in­
The news of the capture of the Span­ cessions to America, congress in tfie
A
little
later.
Captain
Chadwick
was
Spanish government had broken off iard set the people of Key West fi antic end has compelled her to tight. Ail the fluenced tlie <le|iartment in postponing
Flour—Best grades, (4.30; graham,
fort, Private George Engman had his
diplomatic relations with this govern­ with enthusiasm. All work was sus­ «xmtinental journals have agreed in de­ tlie certification of tlie call until on the forward bridge, whence he right arm nearly blown off by the (3.88; euperfine, (2.50 per barrel.
watched
the
to-Tgucs
of
flame
shoot
out
Oats—Choice white, 39 @ 40c; choice
ment. This course on the part of pended, and the docks were crowded scribing the negotiations as one-sided, Hialnesday is a desire to make sure
from Metro castle. He glanced in the premature explosion of a cannon, and
Spain tenders unni'eessary any further with people.
witfi Sjiain in the position of offeting that adequate arrangements can be direction of tlie Spanish fortifications Sergeant John \\ . Annis, who was in gray, 87 @ 38c per bushel.
diplomatic action on the part of tho
Barley—Feed barley, (25; ffiewing,
Commodore Lyons, of the Dolphin, one sacrifice after another, without completed by quartermasters and the for a few seconds, and then turned his [ '‘“f of th,e finn« !.‘art-v had his right
(26
per ton.
United States:
pleasing
American
opinion.
commissary departments for feeding back on them in silent contempt, and «and severely injured. Engman’s arm
has delivered to United States District
Milletuffs—Bran,
(18 per ton; mid­
“ Madrid, April 22.—Early this Attorney Stripling the papers of tlie
it was important that the state de­ and transporting the number of men went lack to his bed, pcrfoctly certain wa9 amIlUta'.ed.
dlings, (24; shorts, (18.
morning, immediately after the receipt Buena Ventuia. Ilew ill libel the ship partment, while justifying war on called for. This is no light task, as tlie Spaniards could do no damage at
T,‘e British government is buying
Hay—Timothy, (12.50; clover, (10
of your telegram, and before I had in the United States admiralty court.
humane principles, should restrict tho tiie volunteers must he taken by the five miles, which was then the approxi- coal largely on aceoont of an increase
communicated the same to the Spanish
urea of disturbance as much as possible government at a certain point in mate distance of the flagship from in the fleet in view of the anticipated @11; Oregon wild hay, (9@10 per ton.
Eggs—Oregon, 11 )^c per dozen.
S a tis fa c tio n at t h e D e p a r tm e n t.
government, the Spanish minister of
and guuiantee security for neutral com­ each stale where they are to be col- Morro castle.
Spanish-American war.
Butler—Fancy creamery, 40<2 45c;
Washington, April 25.—The report mercial inter«*8ts. This has been done lected by the governors.
foreign affairs notified me that diplo­
Another officer said:
Under instructions from Minister fair to good, 85@40o; dairy, 30@35c
matic relations had been broken be­ that the gun!>oat Nashville had cap­ by the official announcement from
“ The Spaniards probably luvamo Polo, the Spanish consuls are arranging per roll.
T h * r r o r la n ia tI o n .
tween the two countries, and that all tured a Spanish merchant shipgainid Washington that tlie government will
nervous
and decided they could not for the departure of the Spaniards from
The president’s proclamation fol­
Cheese—Oregon full cream, 12){c;
official communications between then rapid circulation throughout the navy adhere to the principles of tlie declara­
sleep without some fireworks. They their respective localities in this Young America, 13 @ 14c.
respective representatives have ceased. department shortly after noon today. tion of Paris. Nothing could be moie lows:
country.
can’t
iiit
anything
anyway.”
“ By the President of tho United
Poultry—Chickens, mixed, (4.00
I accordingly ask«*d for safe passports. It caused much excitement, and was satisfactory to England, France and
There was no excitement on Isiaul
The Chicago Chronicle says: The per
dozen;
hens,
(4 00 @4.50;
I shall turn the legation over to the eagerly diaenssed as an outward evi­ Germany. It is pledged that the States—A Proclamation:
“ Whereas, By act of congress, en­ tiie flagship during Morro castle’s futile American soldiers live well, and the geese, ( 6.00@7.00; ducks, (6.00@
British embassy and leave for Paris dence of the actual existence of war. United States will respect tho four
attempt at gunnery. Tho discipline
this afternoon. I have notified tin Secretary Long, however, had not re­ rules of the declaration of Paris, dis­ titled an act to provide for tlie increas­ was really splendid. In fact, at this experts declare that in army of 200.000 7.00 per dozen; turkeys, live. lS ig lS ^ c
men can l»e supplied front domestic per pound.
ing
of
the
military
establishment
of
ceived word of tlie capture, except countenance privateering, protect neu­
consuls.
“ WOODFORD. ”
hour many people on board the flagship
Potatoes—Oregon Burbanks, 30@40c
through newspaper sources. Notwith­ tral goods under any flag and the ene­ the United States in time of war, and do not know that Spain's first gnus of sources without inconveniencing any-
THE OREGON IN DANGER.
body
or
causing
the
price
of
food
per
sack; sweets, (1.75@2 jier cental,
for
other
purposes,
approveil
April
22,
standing this, naval officers credited my sailing under a neutal flag, with
Onions—Oregon, (2.25(22.60
1898, tlie president was authorise«], in war have b«*« n fired, and that the New products to rise.
j
the
report
and
discussed
it
as
though
it
the
single
exception
of
contraband
of
York was their target.
F e a r e d T h a t t h e S p a n is h S q u a d r o n W ill
General Lew Wallace, the famous sack.
was an accepted fact It was said that war, and recognize the necessity of order to raise a volunteer army, to is­
H e a d O ff t h e B a t t l e - S h i p .
Morro castle light, which was burn- soldier, diplomat and novelisi, who was
Hope—5@ 12\c per pound for new
sue
his
proclamation
calling
for
volun­
| a part of the crew had been placed on making a blockade effective in order to
ing brightly aii the «'veiling, was put 71 years old April 10, has formally orop; 1896 crop, 4(26c.
Washington, April 23.—It was sug­ board, and the captured vessel had a
teers
to
serve
in
the
army
of
the
out at midnight. Tiie Spaniards evi­ withdrawn from the race for the United
gested at the navy department that it valuable cargo, including considerable render it binding. These four pledges United States.
Wool—Valley, 14@16c per pound;
will be the safeguards of European
dently realized, though rather late, that States senate, and announces that he Eastern Oregon, 6(212c; mohair,
is possible the Spanish squadron,which * coal.
"Now,
therefore,
I,
William
Mc­
commerce in the pending war.
the sole use of Morro lights at that
sailed from Cape Verde islands today,
Among tho officials, the report caused
So far as the American practice is Kinley, president «if the United States, time had betm to serve as a guide for will enter the army and tight for Cuban 25c |>er pound.
is beading to cut off the fine battle­ much satisfaction, although it was said
independence.
.
Mutton—Gross, beet sheep, wethers
by virtue of the jxiwei vested in tue by
ship Oregon, now on its way from the i the capture of a Spanish warship concerned, Spain will lie placed on the the constitution and by-laws, and tlie fleet of th«* Unite ! State's.
The
Spanish
authorities
have
ac-
1
an‘^
ewes, 4c; dressed mutton, 6 t$c;
Pacific coast to join Captain Sampson’s i would have l>een more acoeptable. defensive. She will be compelled to deeming sufficient occasion to exist,
quired all the principal warehouses at ePr*n8 lambs, (2.oO@3 each.
N o F e a r » fo r t h e O r e g o n .
repeat
these
assurances
or
else
alienate
command. There Is also some fear There is said to be no question as to
have thought fit to call, and hererhy do
Hogs—Gross, choice heavy, (4 25;
Washington, April 26.—Tho most Teneriffe, Canary Islands, and at Grand
that the Oregon may he taken at an the right of taking Spanish merchant Eunqx'an sympathy.
call, for volunteers to the aggregate important development today in regard Canary for the accommodation of a light and feeders, ( 3.00@4.00; dressed,
The
judgment
in
diplomatic
circles
unfair advantage, without knowledge ships at this time. Two of these ships
number of 125,006 to carry into effect to the movements of the various ships large reinforcement of trinqis expected t ® - 6.35 per 100 pounds,
of the existence of war, by the Span­ left Galveston within the last day or is that America has adopted a course the purjose of said resolution, the of tiie navy was an official statement there, and to hold stores due to arrive.
Beef—Gross, top steers, (3.50@
which
will
embarrass
Spain,
conciliate
ish torpedo-boat destroyer Temerief, so with considerable t!argo«*s of cotton
Even
churches
there
are
being
used
for
4.00;
cows, ( 2.50@3.25; dress«*! beef,
same
to
he
apportioned
as
far
as
prac-
'
issued
i>y
Secretary
Long
to
tin*
effect
the commercial and mercantile classes
which is now at Buenos Ayres. Pos- on board.
@7c per jiound.
Another Spanish ship is of England and the continent and ticable among the several states and that tin* department is fully aware of military purposes, and the strength of
eibly, with a view of avoiding a con­ said to be en route from Vera Cruz,
territoiics and the District of Colum­ the whereabouts of the battle-ship Bie fortifications is being increased.
S e a t t l e M a r k e t.
flict in the straits of Magellan, where Mexico, with 1,000,000 pesetas on strengthen the ¡Misition of the United bia, according to population, and to Oregon and the gnnboat Marietta, but
Bas Palmas, large quantities of
States.
Every
one
of
the
four
rules
of
Potatoes—Yakimas,
(12(213 per ton;
she would be at a disadvantage, the board, representing the subscription of
the declaration of Paris is in favor of serve for two years, unless sooner dis­ tor prudent reasons imsitively declines 8ra ' n have b«*«»n amassed.
natives.
(
9
@
11;
sweets,
2.t,cper pound;
Oregon has been ordered to go around Vera Cruz to the Spanish in Cuba.
America in the event of hostilities. charged. The details of this order will to say where the vessels are, whether i The Rome correspondent of the Lon­ box of 60 pounds, (1.75.
Cape Horn. The Oregon saile«l from
be
immediately
communicated
to
the
er not they have lx*en ordered to re tu rn don Chronicle savs:
Some of the
Diplomats perceive at once that Amer­
Butter—Fancy native creamery,
Callao the 9th inst., since which time
V o lu n t e e r A r m y B i l l S i g n e d .
proper authorities through the war de­ to San Francisco, or, ii fact, to make powers, including France and Italy, brick, 25c; ranch, 10(212c; dairy,
ica
has
nothing
to
lose
and
ranch
to
nothing has been heard from her. It
Washington, April 23.—The volnn- gain from the abolition of privateering partment.
any statement respecting them further «re acting in concert with the Vatican 16c; Iowa fancy creamery, 23c.
is believe«! ehe is now nearing the port teeer army bill was signed by the p r e s­
“ In witness whereof, I have here­ than that it has no apprehension for >n an effort to |a*rsuade Spain to ghan-
and
the
prute«tion
of
neutral
commerce
Cheese—Native Washington, 12®
of Montevideo, Uruguay.
ident at 3:06 P. M. The bill, as agreed
unto set my hand and caused the seal tiieir safety.
, don Cuba. It is said Spain is s«*cretly 18c; Eastern cheese, 12 Qc.
The formidable Spanish torpedo-lioat to, reduces the time of enlistment from and private property under any flag, of the United States to be affixed.
It is known that tiie department has inclined to this course, hut prefers to
Eggs—Fresh ranch, 16c; California
is supposed to be somewhere in that there years to two. Tlie amendment and the establishment of the principle
“ Done at Washington, this 23d day taken steps to have the commander of «wait the outbreak of war in order to ranch, 14e.
that
a
blockade
in
order
to
be
binding
vicinity awaiting the arrival of the Or­ authorizing the president to organize
of April, 1898, and of the inde,x*ndence tiie Oregon met by friends and warned I have the appearance of yielding to
...
,i
. . .
... .
. ,
t
. . •
Meats—Choice dressed beef steers,
egon, and some fear is expressed that indejs-ndent troops was retained, hut i must be effective.
of the United Stat«»s the 132d.
of the outbreak of hostilities and of the torce, so as to be justified by public 8c; cows, 7(2 7 ^c; mutton 8QC pork
It
would
be
to
the
manifest
advan-
she may creep on her unawares and, limits the number to 3,000. The hill
“ WILLIAM M’KINLEY.
presence of a Spanish torpedo gunboat opinion.
yc; veal,'small, 80.
>
• F”
consequently, considerable relief will leaves it optional for regiment and com­ i tage of the United States if both bel­ “ By the President,
at
Buenos
Ayres
in
tlie
path
of
the
News
of
further
fighting
between
in-
Poultry—Chickens,
live,
per
pound,
ligerents
were
under
obligations
to
re­
be felt when the arrival of the Oregon pany militia officers to receive commis­
“ JOHN SHERMAN,
wahsiipon her way to the North At- surgents and Spanish troops in the hens, 13c; dressed, 15c; turkeys*
at some South American port is re­ sions from governois. The senate re­ spect the declaration of Paris. The
“ Secretary of State.”
lantio squadrom_______
province of Pinar del Rio, has reached live, 14c; dressed, 17® 18c.
I
state
department,
by
taking
high
ported. It is probable that when the ceded from the amendment attaching
T h ree
i r ir e s .
Havana. It appears the insurgents
Fresh Fish—Halibut, 6® 7c; *steel
Oregon reaches Rio de Janeiro or an engineer officer to the staff of each grounds In the interest of civilization,
Telegrams have been coming firm
New
York.
April
26.—A
dispatch
to
under
Lores
Aguliar
Riso
mad«*
an
at-
Í
heads,
7@8c; salmon trout, 9@10c;
may
force
Spain
to
follow
it.
If
Spain
Bahia, she may be joined by the Bra­ brigade commander.
every section to Secretary Alger from
draws back, owing to u wanton desire governors and militia officers convey­ the Press from Key West says: The ,ai’k Saturday upon tlie Spanish forces flounders and sole, 3® 4c; tom cod, 4c;
zilian cruiser Nictheroy, recently pur­
T i» |ie k » R e p o r t e d L o s t.
to capture and destroy piivate property ing information as to the length id gunboat Wilmington capture.! the *n Pinar del Rio, and liad the best of ling cod, 4® 5c; rock cod, 6c; smelt, 3®
chased for the United States navy, and
London, April 25.—The Drily Mail at sea, it will be an offense against the time, surprisingly short, in many Spanish schooner Candiga.wtth a deck- Bie fight, even according to the Spanish 6c; herring, 4c.
the two vessels will come to the United
Olympia oysters, per sack, ( 3@3.25.
says that it is stated in Falmouth ship­ commercial interests and moral opin­ cases, that would be required by them load of charcoal for Havana, where it announcement of tlie affair. Spanish
States together.
report
adds
that
the
garrison
of
tlie
fort
Corn—Whole,
(23; cracked, per ton,
is
extremely
valuable
for
fuel.
At
ping circles that the American cruiser ion of Europe.
to gather their forces ready for muster.
W e y le r W ill T a k e a H a n d .
this writing, the Cushing is hearing lost four men killed and had nine (24; feed meal, (24 per ton.
This is the judgment of diplomatists,
Topeka, which left Falmouth the even­
P o in ts o f M o b ilis a tio n .
London, April 23.—The Madrid cor- ing of Tuesday, April 19, was in col­ inemliers of parliament and representa­
down on a schooner to the southeast. wounded.
Barley—Rolled or ground, per ton,
The men, as fast as mustered in by The breeze is slow and while she has
resjxmdent of the Daily Telegraph lision with tho bark Albatross, at mid­ tives of mercantile England, and they
Tho supporters in England of Don
whole, (25.
says: Bullfights have been arranged night, Thursday. According to the sincerely hop. that tho announcement regular army officers in the various on all sail, the Cushing will overhaul Carlos, the Spanish piatender, headed
Flour—Patents, per barrel, (4.25®
in all of the large towns, the proceeds Mail, the captain of the Albatross of the American intention in today’s suites, will be brought to ono of thiee her shortly. She lias the start, b u t, by the Earl of Ashburnham, are active- 4.50; straights,
_
________
(4.25;
California
to be devoted to the national defense asserts that after the collision tho papers will be followed by similar as­ gpeut depots, viz., Washington, Rich­ the Cushing h.Ts the steam. The tor- ly preparing for emergencies. Every brands, (6.50; Dakota brands, (5.00
fund. It is still asserted that General steamer, whose name he did not ascer­ surances from Spain. It cannot be mond or Atlanta, where they will be peilo boat Porter today captured tbo detaii has been airanged to seize the @(5.75; buckwheat flour, (6.50.
Weyler will command an army corps. tain, flashed a light and suddenly dis- doubted that the adherence of the organized to meet the requirements of Spanish schooner Antonio, laden with i propitious moment for action.
The
Millstuffs—Bran, per ton,(16; shoits,
sugar for Havana. The Antonio was1 local Carlists are convinced that the per ton, (17® 18.
apjieared. He believed she foundered. United States to the declaration of ordinary army tactics.
K un on a B a r c e lo n a B a n k .
The fact that Richmond is named as sent to Key West with a prize crew of present dynasty is doomed, and that
Feed—Chopped feed, (21 @22 per
Paris will strengthen English feeling
London, April 23.—A dispatch from
I ’n lt e d S t a t e s G e n so r stiIp .
one of theso points is taken in some font men, under Cadet Dulxrs.
Spain will be forced to choose between ten; middlings, per ton, (18® 19; oil
in
favor
of
America
and
greatly
impair
Barcelona says the act of the Bank of
Key West, April 25.—The United the anti-American sentiment on the quarters as an evidence that G en eral
Republicanism and Don Carlos. They cake meal, per ton, (85.
Barcelona, In withdrawing a large sum States government has established a continent.
Key West, April 26.—Tiie govern- add that the only chance of the present
It will he an appeal to |
Bee is to receive a volunteer
Hay—Puget Sound, new, per ton,
from the local branch of the Bank of cenorship of telegrams, forbidding the self-interest all around, yet will have a «>"” »•>»»'0«. e'B'Cr as one of the four ni'-nt lias taken control and all press dynasty is a successful war against the
(12®
13; Eastern Washington timothy,
Spain, caused a run on tho latter insti­ transmission of ctide messages to or
matter will he handled subject to the United States, the possibility of which (16® 17; alfalfa, (11; straw, (7.
moral
justification
in
the
high
aims
of
™
one
of
the
tution, but all demands were met.
from Havana. This begins at once.
civilization.
n,ne brigadier-generals provided for. decision of the censor. Telegraphic is scouted.
Oats—Choice, per ton, (25®36.
It is believed
to have been communication with Havana has been
M a la g a C o r r e s p o n d e n t L e a v e s .
Wheat—Feed wheat, per ton, (23®
Tlie
Russian
government
has
placed
:
O ld G lo r y B u r n e d .
M o n a d n o c k O o m N o r th .
largely at bis instance that Richmond abandoned.
Malaga, April 23. — The United
orders for two 12,000-ton battle-ships (84.
Madrid,
April
25.—This
evening
a
Vallejo, Cal., April 25.—Tho United
was selected as ono of the points of
States consul, R. M. Bartleben, has
in the United States, according to in­
9 « n F r a n c t« e o M a r k e t.
T lie y C a ll I t P ir a c y .
crowd 6,000 strong carrying flags and
started for Gibraltar. The American States steamship Monadnock has left shouting “ Viva Eapanal” “ Wo want concentration.
formation which has reached tlie navy
Wool—Nevada, 11® 13c; Oregon, 13
Madrid
April
26.—The
capture
of
In anticipation of the president’s
flag over the consulate ha9 been re­ for sea, en toute to Puget sound. In warl” and “ Down with the Yankeesl”
department The new vessels are to ' @14o; Southern coast lambs, 7® 8c.
moved, and the archives transferred tc her coat of gray paint the Monadnock burned the Stars and Stripes in front of call, vast numbers of letters und tele­ the Spanish steamer Buena Ventura by equal any afloat or designed in the
Millstuffs—Middlings, (23 @25.60;
is not visible at sea 1,000 J aids distant.
grams buve liegun to flow in on Secre­ a United States gunboat off Key West world, and are to be superior to any- ! California bran, ( 21.00@31.60 per ton.
the British consulate.
the residence of Senor Sagasta, w ho was tary Alger, offering service as volun­ has aroused great indignation, the
thing in tlie fighting line heretofore
Onions—Silverskiua. (2.60@2.86per
accorded un ovation.
S p a in C a ll« O u t H e r l l c s v r v e « .
W o o d f o r d in Furl»«.
teers in tho army. So numerous are Spaniards claiming that hostilities are produced in this country. They and all ; cental.
London, April 23.—A dispatch from
Paris, April 25.—General Stewart L.
Eggs—Store, 12^c; ranch,
13
New York, April 25.—A dispatch to those communications that the secre­ not yet siipjiosed to have bt'gun. The their equipment will be American in
Madrid says War Minister Correa Woodford, tho United States minister
tary has asked tho press to notify tho citizens of tlie city characterize the manufacture as well as in material. @14o.
the
Herald
from
Saint
Thomas,
savs
a
authorized the call of 80,000 reserves. to Spain, accompanied by the party
people that such communications seizure as an act of piracy, being in
Butter—Fancy creamery, 19c; do
Three vessels loaded with troops Iefl with which he left Madrid, arrived in revolution has broken out in the Ponce should lie directed to the governors of defiance of international law, and Tlie Cramps will build the hulls and
machinery, and tho Bethlehem Iron seconds, 17c; fancy dairy, 18c; good
district of Porto Rico, and there is riot­
Cadiz; destination unknown.
“characteristic of the Yankees.”
this cky at 7:45 o’clock this evening.
states and territories.
Company tlie armor and the funnels.
to choice, 17® 17 j^c per pound.
ing all through the island. -
llo g e r « t t o c e lv l u a A p p lln a t lo a a .
Fresh Fruit—Apples, 85c@(1.40 per
T h e C a tu llm i ( 'a p t u r e d .
A <’H |»ture h y t h e FrlcH wnn.
W i l l B o m b a r d M a n ila .
There have been many applications large
_
e
B l a n c o ’« W a r D e c l a r a t i o n .
Olympia, April 23.—Now tjr.it wai
box; grapes, 25@40c; Isabella,
On Board Flgship New York, off
Key West, April 20.—Ensign Chris­ at the United States embassy and the I 60® 7^ri'eSche8?6o7@(T;
London, April 25.—Tbo American
pears, 76o
with Hpain has begun, the executive
Havana, April 25.—Captain-General Havana, April 26.—The torpedo boat
office is crowded with people who are squadron at Hong Kong, according to a Blanco has published a decree confirm­ Ericsson captured a Spanish fishing ty, with a crew of 16 men from the United htates consulate in London the @(i per box; plums, 20® 85c
anxiously looking for an op;>ortunity tc dispatch trom Shanghai, has sailed for ing his previous decrees, und declaring boat lust night under the guns of Mor­ cruiser Detroit and four from tho flag­ past week for enlistment in tlie United j Potatoes—Early Rose, 40® 50c
ship, brought into port this morning States army or navy
Most of the ap- J Citrus Fruit-O ranges, navels, (1.25
serve their country, mostly in an offi­ Manila, which it will attack. The the Island to be in a state of war.
ro castle.
tho captured Spanish steamer Cata. plicants were Englishmen, including @2.76; Mexican limes. (4.00;@4 50
cial capacity. Governor Rogers hue dispatch says:
He ulso annuls his former similar de­
lina, Captain Fano, 8,491 tons, which several prominent personages.
T lie l l e l c n u ’H P r ise «
“ Three steamers, recently purchased crees granting pardon to insurgents,
California lemons, choice, (1.60; do
received two applications from women
Key West, April 26.—Tho gunboat left Cadiz March 7, and was bound
who would like to serve as arm v nurses. by the United States government, will and ¡duces under martial law all those
It was reported in London Tuesday oonilnon> 60o@(1.00 per box.
follow the fleet with coal. Tho ap­
Helena captured the Spanish steamer from New Orleans foi Barcelona via
—"'heat, (23@26; wheat and
The Danish manufacturers of clay proaches to Manilla are mined. It is who are guilty of treason, espionage, Miquel Joves early this morning. Tho Havana, for which lattei port she was that a triple alliance, composed of G er-
many, Austria and Italy, acting up»m oat’ $^@ 25; oat, (14.50® 16.50; best
crimes
against
¡>eace
or
against
the
in­
products are adding improved tnachin- reported here that tho priests and com­
making
when
taken.
Tho
Catalina
Jove’s cargo is composed of cotton and
tho suggestion of Italy, has proposed to Parley, (18@21; alfalfa, (14.00®
iry of tbo latest style to their yards mercial classes in the Philippines are dependence of the nation, seditious re­ staves.
The prize is estimuted to was cupturcd about 4 o’clock Sunday tho powers a plebiscite, under which la L c,OTer'
16-
volt,
attacks
against
the
government
or
tud are putting themselves In position in favor of a peaceful surrender, rather
vuluo (400,000, the cargo alone being morning, 13 mill's from Havana. She
Hops—12® 15c per pound.
io turn out the best sort of clay munu- than to suffer a bombardment, but that against tlie authorities, and against worth (150,000. She belonged to the is cairying a cargo of 6,000 bundles of tlie population of Cuba should be al­
Cheese—Fnncy mild, uew, 10o; old,
those who distuib public order, though
lowed to vote on the form of goveru-
lactures of all kind.
staves.
the military are determined to resist ” only by means of printed muttui.
Pennilo line, of Barcelona.
10c per pound.
rneut under which they shall liv«.
The Nashville Takes a
Spanish Merchant
Steamer.
The President Asks the
Country to Furnish
Volunteers.