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JOURNAL, ' v; i.. .. Ct 4- SALEM, OREGON, SATUltUAY APK1L , la.. JSD. 78 VOL.!), - - DAILY CAPITAL jyvgjg fi Jot Krau tt mneria JSTTI1E GO-LIGHTLY KIND $50 The high grade the great popularity tlic excellent reputation of the Imperial Wheels are unquestioned. Unexcelled In material, workmanship and tlnisli. The Imperial prices enable alljo ride made. Our IS'JS model cc Is a real beauty, fully guaranteed and equipped to suit the rider.tLtZV BUREN & HAMILTON Are you sure you are getting your moneys worth in quality and style ? Never have we been so fully fortified to meet every requirement in this line, and that, too, in our own home-made, all wool goods. To see them is to appreciate them. SALEM WOOLEN MILL STORE is to X 3 i 400,000 Star 1 Star Just received and for sale at greatly reduced prices. Garden band, loam 'and fertilizer, best quality. Sand delivered to all the cemeteries at cheap rates. 2 car loads of sewer pipe wltU connections of all kinds Just recehed. UIOOJD. ILTOOID. WOOD I Largo seasoned dry body fir, 83 a cord, sawed and delivered. Small seasoned dry fir $2.75 a cord, sawed and delivered. 4 foot cord wood in proportion. .,,.,, Also large Invoice cements, lime, plaster, bair, fire brick, etc., just re- ? pi V6f We also contract for and lay sewers at lowest rates, We respectfully b oliclt a consideration of our rates before purchasing elsewhere. Successors to Salem Imp rovement Salem. Our men's vici kid tan shoes at $2,50 is a snap, as other dealers ask 53,50 for one not as good, see us, for bargains in shoes. Bros. SS6 275 Commercial st, ur I - the best and lightest running bicycle 3J How About Your Clothes ? lee $40 A Problem for Builders not. only the actual liguring of the size of tilings, It is also where and how to get the Best value for the Least money. We have the most complete and varied assortment of Builders' Material, Tools, etc. for the least money, quality considered, "GRAY BROS, Cedar Shingles ! Co., 319 Front and Chemeketa streets Reply Unsatisfactory'. Spain Refuses to Comply to the Demands- Makes Proposals .Which Are Only to Gain Time. Washington, Apill 2 The presi dent In his message to congress. which In all probability will be sent in next Monday, and certainly caily next week, It Is understood will review at some length the record as It stands between this government and Spain, but will not Inslstfupon further time In which to continue negotiations looking to a peaceful settlement of the Cuban problem. The cabinet meeting yesterday was unquestionably the most Important held In many years. It received Spain's answer to the ultimatum of this government and, lludlng It unsat isfactory, practically decided upon a poljcy which, at this hour, seems cer tain to Involve hostilities. The whole record will bo laid before congress and the question Is now under earnest con sideration, of what shall be the par ticular form of our policy In bringing to an, end the horrors In secure the Independence of the Islands. Propo sitions, rangitig from a simple recog nition of Cuban Independence to a straight- out declarator, of war have been urged at the oapltol, but there Is hardly a doubt that the riiujority await the executive lead before taking action, and disposed to adopt Mr. Mc Klnley's suggestions on this point. It Is thought that any of the resolutions, except 'possibly the simple recogni tion of independence, woiild lead to war. There were, of course, all sorts of rumors In circulation, Including re ports of mediation by some European powers, but no such suggestion has come to this government, for as late as 5 o'clock, In response to a direct question, Secretary Day said there had been no offer of mediation by any foreign government. One member of the cabinet, in speaking of the cabinet meeting, spoke substantially as follews: It was apparent to all of that, hav ing exhausted all diplomatic efforts to bring about a better condition of affairs in Cuba, and they haying .failed, the whole question must be aubtnlttcd-tu ctwgi'uba.-- At oar artiir noon meeting the president requested each member of the cabinet to ex press freely his individual opinion as to what should be done. The discus sion was ontlrely on the lines Indi cated by the members. Nothing defi nite was decided upon and no conclu sions reached. The president will now take views submitted to him tinder consideration, preparatory lo his mes sage to congress, which will bo sent early next week. President McKInley has done a great deal of work recently and appears pretty well fatigued. Consequently, he will take some little rest before beginning on his message. He has not yet determined what rec ommendation will bo communicated to congress. My own individual opinion 1h that but little faith can be put in the promises made by Spain, and this makes me hesitate about ac cepting with any conlldence her latest proposals. The reply of Spain Is said In effect to be a representation that the Inde pendence of Cuba means the parting or cession of Spanish territory, which cinnot be done without the consent of the Spanish cortes, which will not be In sessipn untlll April 24. Then a counter proposition Is submitted that the Cuban matter shall be settled upon a basis equitable among nations. The United States is asked to give Spain time to treat with the Insur gents and ascertain what can be done la the nature of a peaceful settlement. Senators who know the nature of the renlv. sav It is a very shrewd pleco of diplomacy, and made for Its effect upon the world at large, it is said the reply is unsatisfactory to the president, and he does not believe It will be satisfactory to congress. The auminlstratlon oillcers feel that after Monday congress Is likely to take matters into Its own lianas, and the fear Is expressed that there will bo a disagreement -between the branches of the government which would do Kerlous nt this critical point. No one at the capital has undertaken to 6peak for the president, although tnose who have seen him, say his hopes of a peaceful solution of the difficulty have been disappointed by the reply of Spain. DON'T tiz deceived by the selling the city, but go to iTHE FAIR STORE and supply your wants in everything, at the lowest racket prices, Everything bought and sold for spot cash enables us to sell very low, Remember we carry most anything you need, The Fair has the best goods for uic icuai moucy, O. F. DABNBY, Nte. 274 Commercial s( Salem. Assistant Secretary of State Day was In conference with tho president early this morning. Upon his depar ture Day said the administration, would give out u statement later 'lt( the day. ' " ' ' Congressional callers began arriving at' the white house early.' Senator Davis had an extended conference, with tho president and Prltchafd, of North Carolina, Grosvcnor, of Ohio, and cx-Ropresentatlvo Tohmpson, of Ohio, were among tho visitors. Atj the conclusion of tho conferenoe SeuaJ ator Davis jumped into a cafrlngcj hurriedly and dr ,ve off, with state-5 ment that he could not reycal what had taken place. In view of the slgnillcance of tho dispatch a reply to Spain will not be cabled until after the cabinet meet Ing. The president, to several of his closest friends expressed less- con-' fidence In-the peaceful ultimate ouU come. Captain Crownlushleld, chief of tho .navigation bureau, whose duty it Is, to order of all the governments naval vessels and kcep.track of ull matters bearing on our comparative naval strength, was summoned to the citbl-i net meeting during Its deliberations. Assistant .Secretary Day, Captain Clover, chief of the naval lntclllgeccq bureau, and Captain Barker, naval aid and member of the strategy boardf also were called into consultation, The members of the cabinet regard the situation so for the gravest and most critical character possible. In connection with tho official btatement It can be stated on author ity that the case mow made up by the negotiations between Spain and the United States will constitute fho case as will be submitted to congress In the president's message. There Is no present intention of pursuing further negotiations which will open tho Cuban question as now presented In the correspondence between Spain and the United States. The following is the abstract of a telegram received from General Woodford on the evening of March 31, on the general situation in Cuba. He Informs the government of the United States that Blanco has re voked the decree relating to the re concentrados In the western provinces of Cuba; that the Spanish govern ment has placed at the disposal of the governor a general credit of $G00,000 to the end that the country people may at once and resume their labors. The Spanish government will accept what eyer.asslstanco to feed and succor the starving people thuU may .bene nt. from, the United Statcs.ln accordance with a plan now In operation. Ife pro posed to confide the preparations for an honorable and stable peace to the Insular parliament, without whose concurrence the Spanish government would not be able lo arrive at a final result, It being understood that the powers reserved by the constitution to the central government are not lessened or diminished. As ,tho Cuban chambers will not meet until May 4, the Spanish govern ment will not on its part object to a suspension of hostilities if asked for by the Insurgents from the general in chief, to whom It will belong to de termine the duration and condition of the suspension. The president will communicate with congress as soon as he can prepare a message. Madrid, April 2. The latest phase of the situation Is the report that the pope Is urging Spain to offer an armis tice and also that his holiness urges the Insurgents to apeept it. The note which was transmitted to Wash ington, in addition to the proposition in regard to the armistice and recon centrados, expresses regret "at the ac cident to tho Maine In Spanish wat ers," and offers to arbitrate the mat ter. The display of patriotic fervor at the Itoyai opera house was really thrilling. The whole assemblage, numbering about 3000 persons, was profoundly Impressed. Thoqueen re gent, who was accompanied by Prin cess Asturlas and the Infanta I-a-bella, was the obect of repeated ovations. When tho orchestra played the national hymn a wayeof enthusi asm swept over the assemblage. Tho queen, princess and ministers, grandees, every one, in fact, rose spon taneously and gave vent to a great shout of "Viyc Espano," followed by shouts of'Long Live the Queen." The receipts are estimated at over 1,000,000 pestas. Washington, April 2. Tho presi dent has washed his hands of all re sponsibility. The sub-committee of the senate committee on foreign rela tions has forced him to act. lie will turn the whole Cuban matter oyer to congress on Monday. out at cost schemes all over The 'president wanted another week's cjlay, He told Senator Falf banks aud other peace patriots that It was absolutely necessary for the Safety of this government. Large numbers of guns and quantities of sholl9 u fid smokeless powder had been pucrhasjd abroad.and were now ready t3-biJlilDDed. Until these munitions orjwar wlf re on board ship and started for this, corn try, war could not be declared Otherwise, they would be contraband of war, and the country permltt ng their shipment would cbnimlt in act hostile to Spain. This argumei t worked. Senator Fairbanks Was In U yor of giving the president a -month '4 time, If necessary, but It was thoughttbest to consult leaders in the two linuSes of congress. Senator Davis, chairman of .tho committee on foreign relations, was sent fnrjlh haste. The situation was explained. U him. and he was urged to present it to his committee on his return td the senate. This he did. lie returned to tho White House soon and delivered the ultimatum of the senate. 1 "We will not wait one minute be yond, Monday." Tholr judgment was also based on other ground. Since last Monday this sub-commtttce has been b&y examining the reprt of the cour.t of Inquiry Into the disaster to the Maine. It hasMxcn found the Maine ha been bluw,i up through carelcssuesJ and gross! negligence on the part cf tin Spanish government. From the wit nesses ItWwas learned that the stun department had been In possession ol most damaging testimony for weeks This testimony liad simply been pigeon-holed, and but few people know ofjts existence. One pfcee of evidence was a copy of a cablegram from Loudon, when the first Inclination was made to the Spanlshovernmtnt that an Ameri can war!vetscls was to be sent to Ha vana, ordering specially prepared wire cables, whlch are used to connect sub marine mines wiui iana ciccnc oaker ies. Tlij! date of tho telegram was so" far prlottd the arrival of the Maine that thef order could be filled. A second piece of evldenco was a copy of rt! cablegram sent by General Weyler, directing that his letter to Senor Guzman, a copy of which Hon- ore Lalne had published in the Jour nal two days before, be Instantly de stroyed, f Iu his letter Weyler ad mitted that as far back as 1890 he had predarcd a submarine mine In the harbor of Havana. -ItwaWa-thla-testlmony-ln-n-ldi - tion to that, sent to congress by the president, that tho sub-committee reached It's conclusion that the Maine was blown up through carelessness and gross negligence on the part of the Spanish government. Knowing that the president himself has been acquainted with the facts for weeks, this sub-couilllltteo determined that they can no longer trust his guidance, so sent Its answer of "No further delay 1" The committee will report the senate on Monday, wnether the president sends a message or not. The sub-committee has reached Its final conclusions. It will report to the full committee tomorrow. The conclusions of the committee were reached by virtually a unanimous vote. Striped of some or Its verbiage, the resolution to be leported today will read: "That tho people of the IsTanl of Cuba are, and of right ought to be free and Independent." Havana, April 1. Spanish cruiser VIzcaya and Almlrante Oquendo sailed to meet the torpedo flo tilla, now enroute from Spain, and act as escorts to the little war vessels until they are safe In the harbor. The Cuban cabinet has sent a dispatch to McKInley protesting against the as persions cast upan autonomy, which, the cabinet declares, Is a success, Washington. April 2. Cuban free dom has been assured bySpaln's reply to McKinlev's demand. That reply was a surprise In tone and contents, and'appareuMy leaves nothing to be done but turn tho whole Cuban ques tion oyer to congress, where It will be settled with little delay. Whether Cuba's freedom Ih to bo accomplished through peace or war, rests with Spain alone. If she maintains her present attitude, war will follow as surely as night follows tho day. There Is only one way war can be averted now, and that Is .by the evacuation of Havana. Havana, April 2. The city has been In a state of uproar, caused by Madrid dispatches to the effect that negotiations had been broken off and peace Is now out of the question, Blanco ordered all citizens between 10 and 45 to be enlisted In the vol unteer batallion. The-hatrcd against Americans In creases but iilanco has promised to protect Americans and the consulate. The situation Is so serious that Iilanco lias summoned to the palace a junta of all authorities. Iilanco says the war is Inevitable, It McKInley does not back down. Chicago, April 2, A Chronicle special from Washington says: It Is reported that sealed orders have been sent to Commodore Schley, at Hampton Roads. The destination of the fljlng squadron Is thought to be the vicinity oi roue wco, u inver cept the Spanish torpedo Meet that! the Canary Islands several days ago, I Tampa, Fla., April 1.--Rear Adral ral Walker, of the Nicaragua canal commission, has arrived here on tho gunbtat Newport, from Grey town, Nicaragua. He left that port on March 20 and was In the dark so far as rumors wore concerned. He had nothing to say regarding tho work of tho commission. He left for Wash Ington while the Newport under the command of Lteutcuant-Commandcr Tllley. will reuipin awaiting further orders from the navy department. New Yoiik, April 2, W. K. Van- derbllt, ttls reported, has decided In tfie event of war with Spain, to pre sent to the government a warship to cost $5,000,000. This Interesting in formation came from a most reliable source, with the explanation that Mr. Vanderbllt, Impressed with the jus tice of the uatlou's attitude, believed this to be the most direct and practi cal manner In Which he could be of service to his. country. His grand father, Commodore Vanderbllt, dur ing the civil war, presented to the federal government tht steamship, Vunderbilt, valued at $1,000,000. New Yoiuc, April 2. Orders were received by the commander of the Now York nayal reserves to send 100 men to League island to bring to this port' one of the monitors now there. IhiiLADELi'HiA. April 2.-Orders woiu received at League island navy yaid diieetlng that the moiiliorMlan lonnmoh to sail t.iis morning. Her destination Is not known. Washington, April 2 Secretary Long has scut to congress report of the pioject reestablishing a naval coal ing and repair station at Pearl Ilar uor, Hawaiian Islands, submitted by Hear Admiral Miller, commander-in-chief of the nayal Pacific station Philadelphia, Pa., April 2. The cruiser Minneapolis sailed from League island navy-yard bounnd for Hampton Roads, where she will join the flying squadron. The bunkers of the Minneapolis are overflowing with coal, and during the past few days all her ammunition has been placed aboard.so that she Is ready for action. Des Moines, la., April 2. Both houses of the general assembly passed a bill appropriating $500,000 to be used In case of war, the money to bo placed at the disposal of tho govern ment. Columuus, O., April 2.,-Scnator Riley has Introduced a,bill appropria ting $1,000,000 to put Ohio on a war footing. " " " " Not True. Washington, April 2. The dis patch announcing the arrival of. tho Spanish flotilla at Porto Rica waa not true. It was sent out by Spain for a purpose. The flotclllu Is now at Cape Devocd Island. SPANISH VIEW. Believe Their Policy Will Lead to Peace. New Yoiik, April 2. A dispatch to the Herald from Madrid says: After a conference of threo Spanish ministers and General Woodford, your correspondent saw one of tho membes of the cabiuet. lie Said: "I believe that peace Is assured. Spain in a note drawn up personally by Senor Sagasta has made conces seslons in the hope of assuring peace. She has given way In every possible manner, only drawing the line where her dignity as a nation has been vio lated, Wo are sure the president of the United Slates will see how anx ious we are for peace. On all points we agree with tho propositions of the United States, but It Is a question of how they should be applied. I believe that General Woodford fully appreci ates our attitude "If the president of tho United States Is strong enough, what we sug gested means peace. If j Ingo eshuve their way, It simply means war, and we bavo got to accept It. But I am firmly convinced that we are going to have peace." Minister Woodford after the con. ference retired to tho legation and wrote a lengthy cipher cable to the president. Most remarkable during the whole day has been the entire absence of ex citement. Nobody here believes In war. Tho ministers, abovo all, believe In peace. All appreciate the situation as serious, however, and press and people treat It as such. General Woodford was most cordial with the Spanish mlnlsters,and they expressed themselves as thinking highly of him. Rushing to a New Camp, Si'OKane, April 2. Mining men dowu from the north half of the Col ville rcscryatlun re pert a lively rush to tho new camp of Republic. Four stages run daily, and men are rushing In by the hundreds in wagons, on horseback and afoot. Capitalists are goln in large numbers, and many transfers arc bein made. Experts who have examined the Republic mine report that over $2,. 000,000 worth ol gold ore has been blocked out. The townslte was put on the market two days ago, and men stood lu line for two hours to buy lota. Mining men predict that the town! will haye a population of 10,000 before I next winter. ,' Congressional News; The President Informed That Action Must Be Taken. Foreign Relations Committee Are for War. Washington, April 2. The sen ators and members of congress who saw the president last evening told him It was not possible for congress to delay the Cuban question beyond Monday. It was their opinion that neithei Spain northe administration would be granted further time. The senate foreign relations com mittee again today was slow In get ting to work. The apparent lethargy was due to the fact that the commit tee Is for the present Inclined to wait entirely upon the executive. A strong sentiment has developed In the committee for an absolute declaration of war when the time comes to act. Tho advocates of this course thing the proof of Spanish Instrumcntalllty In the explosion of the Maine Is so strong It could be made to justify the most radical declaration. After adjournment of tho commit-; tec at noon, Chairman Davis went to tho White House. All tho members were noncommittal regarding the proceedings of the session, but said the committee could report within 30 minutes after being called upon to do so. Sneaker Reed has been called t-j the White House to cons.ult tho president on thoCuban situation. Washington, April 2, On motion of Allison, and without objection, the sonato agreed that when It ad journed It be until Monday. The senate went Into executive ses sion on motion of Lodge, a member of the committee on foreign relations. Tho purpose of tho secret sessions Is consideration of the resolution re ported yesterday for the acquisition of the Danish West India islands. The reason for considering the matter be hind closed doors Is the belief that our relations with Spain will necs sarlly bo discussed and that Informa tion might be divulged that would bo of advantage to that country. tiodgo, Pettus, Morgan and Fryc spoke in favar of tho resolution, and Gray, Caffery, Cockrell and Pettlgrcw ffpfSOSecrtt. The galleries wero packed almost to suffocation when tho house convened. At the opening, Boutello, desired to go ahead with the naval bill, despite the fact that this was private bill day. It was finally agreed to postpone pri vate bill day till Tuesday,, provided the foreign affairs committee had no report to make to tho house on that day, and the nayal bill was then taken up. Tho house adopted au amend ment of Pearce (Rep. Mo.) to ldcrease the number of torpedo-boats and torpedo-boat destroyers to 12 each, and to Increase tho appropriation for them from $2,300,000 to $1,000,000. Tho house rejected the amendment to add two armored cruisers. ThcChlckorlng bill, desiring that tho enlistment In cither tho army or navy will not deprive tho veterans of pensions for'preylous service, has been 2 Salem's Greatest Store Our Dress Goods l Aro always a -representative of tho best styles and correct fabrics. Our dress goods specials are always remarkablo values and are honestly conducted, but our Special Sale of Dress Goods Now beng held In several notches more attractive than'45-1 ever before all atastonishlng prices. Beautiful new plaids Just received. Corded Zephyr Gingham. A strictly high novelty of Scotch origin In Bourette and Barre effects very correct and summer suits. for waists 30c, uew, fancy $1.25, Petticoats, Tho newest of the stripes Moire Moreen. Beautiful Black Moreen, $1.50 to $4, Scmtillante Silk, very swell, $5.00, Changeant Taffeta just right, $6,50 and $8.50, Cerlpe Jand 'Corn Flower Bluo plain colors. Tho very latest, $10,00, Jeweled Girdles, 76o to $3. Jeweled designs just received lnjtho latest fad. D Thursday Surprise Salc'White Marseilles Crochet Ouil Kegular 3Z JOSEPH MEYERS L SONS. 278280 . TSt-BPHONB . 1. 1 POWDER AbsoIutHy Purs HOYM. BAKINa rowWR CO., NEW VOBK. argced to In tho house committee on Invalid pensions, with tho- "following amendments: ' "And all persons who served In tno Confederate amy during the late clyll war, who shall hereafter serve In tho army or navy of the United States, ninety days, shall bo entiled to the benefit oftho act of June 27, 1890, and be pensionable thereunder, If shown to be unable to perform man ual labor and dependent theron for support " . The bill was favorably reported " to tho house, Charge Dismissed. Vancouveu, Wn., April 2. Charles Curtis, the 14 year-old boy who was held Iu jail hero a week on a charge of killing his younger brother, at Bat tle Ground, waa given his liberty,-and the criminal charge was dismissed. This action was taken as a result of the Investigation of tho case by Pros ecuting Attorney McDonald, Sheriff Miller and Coroner Burt, who'ylsltcd the scene of the shooting a few days ago. The circumstances, from tho best Information obtainable, Indicate that tho older boy pointed the pun at the younger one In. play .or f or tho pur pose of frightening him, and, thinking It was not loaded, pulled the trigger. Tho charge of shot entered tho lltttlo fellow's faco and neck, killing him instantly. The parents of the boy are thoroughly convinced of his Inno cenco of tho crime, and the officers yielded to their plea for bis libera tion. Offer Their Services. Soux Falls, S. 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