The Yamhill County reporter. (McMinnville, Or.) 1886-1904, April 01, 1898, Image 2

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cause for internal explosion existed in
any quarter.
No Recommendation 1» Hade Regarding
"At 8 o’clock in the evening, on
Resolution» Declaring War I'pon Spain
Action to Be Taken.
Appear In Both House».
February 15, everything had been re-
At
Washington, March 29.—The presi­ ported secure and all was quiet.
r. H. BAKNHAKT, Publisher,
Washington, March 31.— Rawlins
dent today sent the following message 40 minutes past 9 o’clock the vessel Fifty
of Utah, today introduced a joint reso­
Republican Members
was suddenly destroyed. There were
M c M innville
OREGON. lution in the senate recongizing the
to congress:
Say
We
Must Intervene.
two distinct explosions with brief in­
independence of Cuba and declaring
"To the congress of the United tervals between them. The first lifted
war against Spain.
States—For some time prior to the the forward part of the ship very per­
Senator Foraker has offered in the
visit of the Maine to Havana harlior ceptibly, the second, which was more
senate a resolution recognizing Cuba's
our consular representatives pointed prolonged, is attributed by the court to M’KINLEY GIVEN TWO DAYS
independence. Foraker spoke of the
out the advantages to follow the visits the partial explosion of two or more of
delays caused by the De Lome incident
of naval ships to Cuban waters in ac­
tlie forward magazines.
4/Oinprehnn«Ive Review of the Important and the Maine incident, but declared
I By Consolidation With the Democratic
customing people to the presence of our
"The evidence of the divers estab­
the
Cuban
question
would
come
up
Forces They Hope to Carry Out
Happenings of the Pant Week Cullwd
flag as a symbol of good will and of our lishes that the after part of the ship
whatever was done with the Maine.
Their Programme.
RESPONSIBILITY IS NOT FIXED ships in fulfillment of the mission of was practically intact, and sank in that
From the Telegraphic Column«.
Frye introduced a resolution reciting
protection to American interests, even condition a very few minutes after the
Washington, March 31.—The revolt
The first mining and irrigation con­ conditions in Cuba and directing the
gress ever held in the Pacific North­ president in his discretion to take steps Spain Notified of the Findings of the though no immediate need therefor explosion. The forward part was com­ in the house against further delay of
might exist. Accordingly, on the 25th pletely demolished.
action in the Cuban issue culminated
west met in Baker City, Or., Tuesday. to drive the Spanish naval and mili­
Naval Court—Madrid Refuse« to Re­
of January last, after a conference with
today in a conference of Republican
Much interest was manifested and nu­ tary forces from the island, The Fora­
“
Upon
the
evidence
of
concurrent
call the Torpedo Flotilla aud Is
the Spanish minister, in which a re­ exteral cause, the finding of the court members whose ideas are in accordance
merous delegates attended.
ker and Frye resolutions went to the
Actively Fortifying Porto Rico.
newal of the visits of our vessels to
with a positive early course. About 50
is as follows:
The
A Cairo dispatch says: It is an­ 1 committee on foreign relations.
Spanish water was discussed and ac­
*' ‘At frame 17, tho outer shell of representatives attended, representing
Washington, March 28.—The court
nounced that the gunboats and Anglo- Rawlins resolution also went to the
cepted, the peninsular authorities at
Hopkins ot Illinois, a
Egy ptian troops attacked Shendy Sat­ 1 foreign relations committee.
of inquiry appointed ‘ to investigate the Madrid and Havana were advised of the ship, from a point Illa feet from all sections.
Senator Mason (Ill.) followed the in- cause of the Maine disaster has report­ the purpose of this government to re­ the middle line of tlie ship and six feet member of the ways and means com­
urday, destroyed the forts, captured
Joy of Missouri,
quantities of grain, cattle and ammu­ | troduction of the Cuban resolution in ed that the lose of the battle-ship was sume friendly naval visits at Cuban above the keel when in normal posi­ mittee, presided.
tion, had been forced to about four feet was secretary. The meeting was called
nition and liberated over 600 slaves. the senate with a vigorous war speech.
due to an outside explosion. The state j ports, and that with that end in view above the surface of the water, there­ to take steps to secure immediate in­
The dervishes lost 160 men.
There He described vividly the disaster to tho
the Maine would forthwith call at the
fore, about 34 feet above where it tervention in some form, and the recog­
were no casualties on tho Anglo-Egyp­ Maine. He said if 90 of the victims department, by direction of the presi­ port of Havana.
would have been had she sunk unin­ nition of Cuban independence. It was
had been senators or sons of senators it dent, has cabled Minister Woodford, at
tian side.
"This announcement was received jured. The outside bottom plating is the first definite step toward this end
A London dispatch Bays the situa­ would not have been 40 days before Madrid, to notify the Spanish govern­ by the Spanish government with ap­
bent into a reversed "V” shape, the since the president’s message was
war
had
been
declared.
He
could
not
ment of the conclusion.
tion in the far East is considered
preciation of the friendly character of after wing of which, about 15 feet submitted yesterday.
speak
for
others,
but
as
for
himself
he
gloomy and unsatisfactory, and there
The president and his cabinet ad­ the visit of the Maine and with notifi­ broad and 32 feet long (from frame 17
Up to this afternoon, the sentiment
is deep discontent here over the results was for war. This declaration brought visers held two extended sessions today, cation of an intention to return the
to frame 25), is doubled back upon it­ was a half-concealed, but strong feel­
out
a
vigorous
outburst
of
applause
of Lord Salisbury’s diplomacy. The
courtesy
by
sending
Spanish
ships
to
one at 10:80 A. M. and another at 8:80
self against a continuation of the same ing against voting money for Cuban re­
lielated movement of the British fleet from the gallery.
the principal ports of the United States. plating extending forward.
lief, unless accompanied by action to
Mason
declared
there
could
not
be
P.
M.,
at
which
the
report
was
consid
­
in Chinese waters has caused as much
Meanwhile the Maine entered the! “ ‘At frame 18, the vertical keel is stop the war.
The meeting today was
peace
so
long
as
a
European
nation
ered
in
detail.
Members
of
the
cabi
­
uneasiness in financial circles as satis­
port of Havana on the 25th of January, 1 broken in two and bent into a singular called with a view to accomplishing
faction among other classes. This ap­ owns and butchers its slaves in this net stated after the meetings that the | her arrival being marked with no spe-!
angle, formed by the outside plates. the unqualified removal of the Spanish
prehension would have affected all hemisphere. He Baid it was necessary discussion was of a grave character, i cial incident besides the exchange of
This break is about six feet below the troops from Cuba and prompt armed
for
the
Maine
court
to
fix
responsibil
­
classes of securities if American stocks
Tho law did that. If it was a and that never since the wrecking of customary salutes and ceremonial visits. I surface of the water and about 30 feet intevention in the affairs of that island.
hail not been remarkably buoyant, and ity.
“The Maine continued in the harlior above its normal position.
Late this afternoon, the word was
torpedo, or a mine, it was a Spanish tho Maine has the situation seemed so
carried everything upward.
of Havana during the three weeks fol-1 “ ‘In the opinion of the court this quietly passed around, but any who are
torpedo, or a Spanish mine.
Hence critical.
The Official Messenger, of St. Peters­ Spain must answei. He would oppose
The Spanish government has cabled lowing her arrival. No appreciable effect could have been produced only enthusiastically in favor of intervention
burg, publishes a circular which has any proposition looking to indemnity,
officially to Washington that the Span­ excitement attended her stay. On the by the explosion of a mine situated un­ failed of notification, though the num­
been telegraphed to the representatives as he would oppose making a diplo­
i contrary, a feeling of relief and confi­ der the bottom of the ship at about ber present would be sufficiently large,
of Russia abroad.
It is as follows: matic incident of tho catastrophe. He ish naval commission holds the disas­ dence followed the resumption of long- frame 18, and somewhat on the port by consolidation with the Democratic
"By virtue of a convention signed at would oppose any kind ot autonomy or ter to the Maine to be of internal j interrupted friendly intercourse. So side of the ship. ’
forces, to carry out a programme.
Peking on March 27, Port Arthur and any plan to assist Spain. His demand origin.
I noticeable was this immediate effect of
"The conclusions of the court are:
Representative Hopkins, as chair­
the port of Talien Wan and territories was that the Spanish flag be driven
“ ‘The loss of the Maine was not in man, briefly stated the object of the
The government of Spain, it can be her visit that the consul-general strong­
adjacent thereto have been ceded to from the Western hemisphere.
Nei­ stated positively, is not disposed to ly urged that the presence of our ships any respect due to the fault of or negli­ meeting. He insdicated his disappoint­
.Russia in usufruct by China. You are ther did he believe Cuba should be re­
turn back the torpedo fleet now pro­ in Cuban waters should be kept up by gence on the part of any officer or ment that the president’s message car­
requested to notify the government to quired to pay an indemnity to Spain.
retaining the Maine at Havana, or in member of her crew.
ried no outline of a definite policy
ceeding
from the Canaries, and would the event of her recall, by sending an-
which you are accredited, adding that
** ‘That the ship was destroyed by toward Spain, and he did not believe
"Let us awaken,” said Mason, in
the above mentioned ports and territo­ conclusion, "to glorious war as did be disinclined to consider a suggestion j other vessel there to take her place.
the explosion of a submarine mine, further delay should be brooked.
He,
ries will be immediately occupied by our fathers; a war that shall insure from this government tending to inter­
"At 40 minutes past 9 o’clock in the which caused a partial explosion of however, thought the administration
Russian troops and the Russian flag honor and respect of our flag all over fere with the disposition by Spain of evening of the 15th of February, the two or more of her forward magazines, ■ might have another day or two in which
will be hoisted by the Bide of the Chi­ tho world."
her own naval forces.
Maine was destroyed by an explosion, [ and that no evidence has been obtain­ to act, and failing to do so, that con­
nese flag. You may at the same time
War preparations on an unprecedent­ by which the entire forward part of able fixing tho responsibility for the gress should take the matter into its
In the Ilonae.
inform the foreign minister that the
ed scale are being hurried to comple­ the ship was utterly wrecked. In this destruction of the Maine upon any per- own hands, independently and at once.
Representative Marsh (Ill.), chair­ tion by tho war and navy departments,
port of Taiien Wan will be open to for­
catastrophe, two officers and 260 mem­ : son or persons. ’
He favored action looking to Cuban in­
eign trade and that the largest measure man of the house committee on militia, and the country practically is on a bers of her crew perished, those who
"I have directed that the finding of dependence, but made no specific sug­
of hospitality will be extended to ships today introduced a joint resolution de­ war footing.
were not killed outright by her explo­ I the court of inquiry and the views of gestions as to the method of its accom­
claring war between Spain aud the
of all friendly nations.’’
The foregoing gives the record of one sion being penned between decks by this government thoron be communicat­ plishment.
of the most eventful days the national the tangle of wreckage and drowned by ed to the government of her majesty,
John G. Brady, governor of Alaska, United States.
Towney, of Minnesota, another mem­
Tlie members of the house who favor capital has seen since the close of the
came down on the last steamer from
the immediate sinking of the bull. the queen regent of Spain, and I do ber of the ways and means oommittee,
the north. He is on his way to Wash­ immediate and aggressive action are civil war. It was a day of profoundly Prompt assistance was rendered by not permit myself to doubt that the said this country should not stop short
ington in the interest of Alaskan legis­ discussing all sorts of methods by important action and of the deepest neighboring vessels anchored in the sense of justice of the Spanihs nation of seeing the absolute independence of
lation. Governor Brady said that all which the house can be brought to an anxiety, coupled with naval and mili­ harbor, aid being especially given by will dictate a oourseof action suggested Cuba. He referred to efforts to have
I
saloons in Alaska will be closed, if it expression of opinion. This morning tary activity, one step following another the boats of the Spanish cruiser Al- by honor und friendly relations of the the matter brought directly before the
there
was
even
some
talk
over
the
rul
­
in
rapid
succession.
is within his power. He does not ex­
plionso XII and the Ward line steamer two governments.
house, and said he wished to discuss a
Representative men of the adminis­ City of Washington, which lay not far
"It is the duty of the executive toad­ resolution for the prompt consideration
pect, however, that this will put a ing of the chair during consideration of
the
naval
appropriation
bill,
and
at
­
tration, public men in all branches of distant. Tho wounded were generously vise congress of the result and in the of the question on the floor.
stop to the uso and sale of liquor in
Alaska, it being his opinion that pro­ taching a resolution recognizing tho in­ official and congressional life, no less cared for by the authorities of Ha­ meantime deliberate consideration is
Belknap, of Illinois, who favored im­
WILLIAM M’KINLEY.
hibition cannot be successfully carried dependence of Cuba as a rider. But all than the public in general, shared in vana, the hospitals being freely opened invoked.
mediate decisive aqtion, took the floor
this
talk
seems
to
be
in
air.
It
has
no
the tension to which the situation has to them, while the earliest recovered of "Executive Mansion, March 28, 1898.” and asked a number of questions tend­
out there. Governor Brady declared
There was no effort the bodies were interred by the munici­
himself in favor of high licenso. On coherence. The main thing tlie con­ been wrought.
ing to bring out the sentiment of the
his visit to Washington ho will endea­ servatives have to contend with is tho among the highest officials,nor, indeed, pality in the public cemetery in the PERISHED ON AN ICE FLOE. meeting and the policy to be followed.
overwhelming
protest
which
is
going
was it possible from what was clearly city. Tributes of grief and sympathy
vor to have the general land laws of
The feeling seemed to be that no action
apparent in the development of the were offered from all official quarters Terrible Fate of Forty-Seven Sailor» on other than the cessation of hostilities
the United Btates extended to Alaska. up auginst delay.
a
Newfoundland
Sealin«;
Steamer.
day, lo minimize the situation.
He will Buggest that a oommission be
of the island.
Spain Propose* an Armistice.
on the island and absolute independ­
St. John’s, N. F., March 30.—The ence would be acceptable.
api>ointed
draft a code of laws for
Senators and others who talked with
"The appalling calamity fell upon
Verdict of the Court of Inquiry.
steamer
Greenland
has
reached
this
the territory.
Marsh, of Illinois, chairman of the
the president last evening and today
Viewed in detail, the finding of the the people of our country with crush­ harbor with a grewsome cargo. Twenty-
committee on militia, made a vigorous
The United States supreme court has say a proposition for an armistice in oourt of inquiry was the most vital fac­ ing force, and for a brief time intense
four corpses were on deck and 65 men speech, in which he denounced Spain,
decided that a person born in this coun­ Cuba came from Spain, and while it is tor. Commander Maria, judge advo­ excitement prevailed, which, in a com­
were moaning in terrible suffering in as the proven culpable party to the
try of Chinese parents is entitled to being considered by the president he cate of the court of inquiry, delivered munity less just and selfishly con­
the hold in the pain of frostbitten blowing up of the Maine. He would,
citizenship.
insisted that any proposed armstice the report to Secretary Long early this trolled, must have led to hatsy acts of
limbs and bodies.
The dead bodies
Chicago Typographical union has tel­ must be coupled with other conditions morning, and shortly afterward it was blind resentment. This sprit, how­ were on the decks disfigured and almost he said, put an end to Spanish rule in
Cuba by immediate intervention, and
which
Spain
has
not
shown
a
disposi
­
ever,
soon
gave
way
to
the
calmer
pro
­
egraphed the Illinois representatives in
carried to the White House and placed
unrecognizable. The effects of the ter­
a formal recognition of Cuban independ­
cess of reason and to a resolve to in­
congress calling for tho intervention of tion to accept and perhaps will not ac­ in the hands of the president.
rible suffering which they had endured
the United States toward ending the cept. It is stated by one senator that
At 10:80 the cabinet assembled, half vestigate the facts and await material presented one of the most horrible eight ence. His remarks were warmly ap­
plauded.
matters will be brought to ahead with­ an hour earlier than usual, and began proof before forming judgment as to
inhuman war in Cuba.
human eyes ever beheld.
in a very short time.
Lorimer, of Illinois, spoke at con­
the responsibility, and if the facts
tire
consideration
of
the
momentous
The
frostbitten
men
number
55.
All
Frank B. Clark, of Chicago, has pur­
siderable length and said he was in
warranted the remedy due.
This
document.
Even
the
rigid
rules
of
War Preparation« Continue.
will recover.
chased 1,000 feet of river frontage at
course necessarily recommend«! itself
favor of securing absolute independence
The Greenland set sail from St.
By di rection of General Miles, com­ secrecy which prevail at cabinet meet­ from the outset to the executive, for
Linntnn, a few miles below Portland,
by any means. He deprecated the de­
Or., and is negotiating for more. He manding the army, orders were issued ings were made doubly strict in this only in the light of a dispassionately John’s about the first of March on her lay that had already occurred, and pro­
case,
and
no
intimation
of
the
results
fateful
voyage.
She
was
commanded
will construct a large ship-building today for the transfer of the Twenty­
ascertained certainty could it deter­
tested that the people of this country
fifth regiment of infantry to Dry reached by the court was known until mine the nature and measure its full by Captain George Barbour, and car­ would not stand the withholding of ac­
plant.
2 o’clock, when a press bulletin gave
ried a crew of nearly 800 sealhunters.
Torttigas.
The
fact
that
this
reg
­
A diet kitchen and dispensary, where
duty in the matter.
tion.
The steamer proceeded northward with
up of colored the information to the country, as well
2,000 sick will l>e cared for daily has j iment is made
Other speakers were Pierce, of Mis­
"The
usual
procedure
was
followed
as
to
the
eagerly
waiting
officials
the
rest
of
the
sealing
fleet,
but
after
been started in Havana. The kitchen troops is regatded as significant in throughout Washington.
souri; Hicks and Barnum, of Pennsyl­
as
in
cases
of
casualty
or
disaster
to
These
re
­
was built by the central committee, and showing the purpose of the war depart­ sults, briefly stated, are that the loss national vessels of any maritime state. a couple of hours she diverged on a vania; Mann, of Illinois; Joy, of Mis­
separate tack, and reached the hunting
nerves its purpose excellently. The sick ment to concentrate tho colored troops of the Maine was due to an explosion A naval court of inquiry was at once
Kirkpatrick and Arnold, of
grounds not long after. All went well souri;
and feeble will find the dispensary a in the vicinity of Cuba, inasmuch as it from the outside, the oourt being un­ organized, composed of officers w’ell
Pennsylvania,
and Lawrence, of Massa­
until Tuesday last. Seals were quickly
is recognized that the negro is better
great source of comfort and help.
chusetts.
Their
speeches were largely
qualified
by
rank
and
practical
experi
­
able
to
fix
the
responsibility
for
the
encountered, and several good packs
able to stand the Cuban climate than
on the same line.
ence to discharge the onerous duties were secured.
The dispatch of the British fleet from white men. The regiment is now lo­ explosion.
It was pointed out that, while it was
Halifax to Bermuda, following tho agi­ cated at Forts Missoula, Assinilroine
The court does not express an opin­ imposed upon them, and, accompanied
On Tuesday morning tho hunters
tation for an Anglo-American alliance, ami Harrison, Mont. The movement ion us to the character of the explosion, by a strong force of wrecKers and div­ left the ship about 7 o’clock, as usual, fit that the executive should be given,
is considerably commented upon by will begin about two weeks hence.
but the testimony goes to show that it ers, the court proceeded to make a when the lookout reported ice plentiful as he had been, reasonable time in
diplomats in London. The authorities
was a powerful submarine mine, the thorough investigation on the spot, around them. The men were clad in which to advise, it was exclusively the
A Statement by Alger.
explain that it is merely considered de­
exact character of which was not deter­ employing every available means for an light clothing, for the slaughtering of function of congress to declare war,
At the close of the cabinet meeting mined, though the belief was expressed impartial and exact determination as seals in exhausting work.
sirable that tho British ships should be
Scattered commence hostilities or take action of
The remarks made
in the vicinity of Cuba in order to today Secretary Alger gave out tlie fol­ that it was a floating submarine mine. to the cause of the explosion. Its oper­ over the ice field, they wandered far that character.
safely guard British commerce and lowing statement:
There were two exposions, the court ations have been conducted with the from the protection of the ship, and a carried the view that a mere recognition
"So far from there being any differ­ finds. The first was from the outside, utmost deliberation and judgment, gale and snowstorm shut them out from of belligerency was not to be considered,
British subjects, in case of war. The
idea of Anglo-American co-operation in ence of opinion among the members of aud that set off one of the smaller and while independently pursued, no view.
The ice floe parted and they for it would not, of itself, bring a ces­
the cabinet, they are all in hearty ac- magazines.
source of information was neglected drifted away from the steamer. Long sation of hostilities, and that interven­
Cuba is scouted.
cotd with the president. How could
It was this, expressed in detail, and and the fullest opportunity was allowed ere the storm subsided many of the un­ tion, armed and immediate, and recog­
The levee on the Wabash river, near
the president have said more? He with the precision of a court deeply for simultaneous investigation by tlie fortunate fellows had succumbed to the nition of independence only would be
Sullivan, Ind., went out with a break
gave congress the report at once and conscious of its responsibility, together Spanish authorities.
terrible cold and exposure. Those who considered. Some more conservatively
of 100 feet, entailing a loss of >100,000.
stated that he had forwarded it to with the evidence upon which it was
"The findings of the court of inquiry did not die were terribly frosbitten and put it “to intervene, and, if necessary,
Twenty thousand acres of land are
to support such intervention hy thè
Spain, and is awaiting her reply. He based, that occupied the attention of were reached after 23 days’ continuous suffered excrutiating pain.
overflowed, and hundreds of families
must tako one step at a time. It may the cabinet throughout Its extended ses­ labor, on the 21st of March, and hav
The long night passed, but morning prompt dispatch of our land and naval
are rendered homeless and destitute.
be said further that there need bo no sions of the morning and afternoon. ing been approved on the 22d, by the brought no help, for the storm still forces to Cuba.”
Citizens are responding for miles
fear that he will not take the next. He All other subjects have given way to commander-in-chief of the naval force raged and the atmosphere was thick
around in the effort to remove families
ZOLA MAY COME HERE.
has
not lost a moment in presenting, this foremost question. Tiiere was no of the North Atlantic station, were with snow driven by the gale.
Snow
and stock. Hundreds of cattle and
not only the Maine incident, but the change in the plan of making the re­ transmitted to the executive.
A
Flattering
Offer for a Series of
It
is
continued nearly all day, and the
horses are hemmed in. Such a rush of
Lectures.
whole situation to Spain. The coun­ port public ami transmitting it to con­ herewith laid before congress, together evening brought no cessation to the
water was never known in this section
New York, March 31.—Emile Zola
try can well afford to await the result gress, accompanied by a brief message with the voluminous testimony taken high wind. Another night was passel
of the country before.
ot the negotiations, which will be from the president.
before the court, which is in brief as in untold agony. Some of the victims has agreed to come to the United
Deep interest is felt in Havana in promptly made to whatever result’’
The afternoon cabinet session lasted follows:
had already given up hope, and in de­ States to lecture. Edmund Gerson, of
tho news received from the United
until
nearly
6:30.
The
entire
situa
­
spair laid down and died. Every hour this city, has received a cable accepting
"When
the
Maine
arrived
at
Havana
Another Vltlmatnm Sent to Spain.
the terms offered for a lecture, hut not
States. La Luoha, in an editorial,
tion was discussed at length, but no she was conduct«! by a regular govern­ witnessed at least two deaths.
Chicago, March HI.—A Chronicle
says: "The United States’ note to
setting any definite date for sailing.
definite point was reached. The situa­ ment pilot to buoy No. 4, to whicli she
Toward
morning
the
storm
subsided
The tion is regarded as decidedly critical,
Spain demanding that a date be fixed special from Washington says:
Mr. Gerson translated several of
was moored in from 6
to 6 fathoms and clear weather enabled the survivors
to end hostilities is simply a declara­ positive statement was made by Secre­ and it is feared there will be great of water. The state of discipline on to see that the Greenland was not far Zola’s works into English.
He wrote
tion of war. It was not issued until tary Alger tonight that Mr. McKinley difficulty in avoiding trouble.
some time ago offerings very large sum
away,
searching
for
the
missing.
The
board
and
the
condition
of
her
maga
­
after the finding of the United States this evening sent an ultimatum to
While interest was thus centered at zines, boilers, coal bunkers and storage steamer bore down on the drifting field as an inducement for the lecturing tour.
court of inquiry had been received, Spain, and that fact will be communi­ the White House, the navy and war de­ compartments ate passed in review, of ice, and began the work of picking The subjects of the lectures are not yet
It is im­
which finding is without scient'flc cated to congress tomorrow.
partments were hurrying forward their with the conclusion that excellent order up the stark bodies of the dead and the known, but the case of Captain Dreyfus
basis, and is 0|>en to question even possible to obtain definite information work of preparation.
ami the anti-Semitic agitation probably
prevail«! and that no indication of any lifeless bodies of the living.
upon the part of the most prejudiced." from the White House.
will be leading themes.
Zola has been permitted to take an
Th* Spanish Flotilla.
The senate committee on appropria­
Slimmer Garden on Wheel«.
Atlanta,
Ga.,
March
80.
—
Firemen
Blaneo lllamèi American».
tions has recommended that Clove­
The advance of the Spanish torpedo responding to an alarm found the
Dayton, O., boasts of a "trolley appeal from his conviction and the time
Washington, March 81.—The «tute flotilla continued to receive the closest
land’s forestry order, reserving large
bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Briley, white, party" car worthy of the name, one of his visit to America will depend k
areas of land in many states, be re­ department gives no official confirma­ attention of naval officials, and while, a nd Robert Wilkinson, colored, in a which is not simply an ordinary car upon the result.
scinded. Should the order be reeuind- tion of the rejKirts that official advices so far as could be ascertained, no defi­ store at 75 Humphrey street, which decorated with a multiplicity of in­
Killed by »n Electric Car.
ed, the land, about 17,000,000 acres in from Havana state that riots headed by nite line of action was determined was being rapidly destroyed by fire. candescent lamps. This car is provid­
Akron, O., March 29.—George and
all, would be restored to the public do­ the Weyler element are apprehended. upon, the need of intercepting this fleet The bodies were taken out witout being es! wi»k „Laris, instead of seats, and
main, and the state of Washington It ap|M*ars that Blanoo sent a communi­ was urged by the highest naval author­ marred by the flames. All were hor­ several tables, all of which are portable Anthony Aldersmoot, young eons of
would be extensively affected. Senator cation to Washington in which he says ities.
ribly mutilated, the instruments of and may be placed in any position that John Aldersmoot, were killed by an
Wilson has secured an allowance of he believes a demonstration may be
From the standpoint of the Spanish death, a hatchet and meat knife, being is most convenient and comfortable. electric street-car last night. They
>40,000 for the military post at Spo­ preipitated at any moment by an ele­ government, this movement was not a found on the floor. Briley was the Another feature of the car ia a refriger­ were crossing the street with their
kane, Wash., and >10,000 for the ment made up by certain Americans of menace, having been decided upon proprietor of the store, and it
be­ ator, where refreshments may be stored arms about each other, and stepped be­
fore the car. Their bodies were man­
establishment of a fish hatchery at a stiong anti-fipanish tendency now at many weeks ago. On theoontrary, the lieved robbery was the motive.
and served on the car if desired.
Havana.
Baker City, Or.
gled horribly.
LAWMAKERS
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