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diplomatic room, where they held a conference with Judge Day, assistant secretary of -date. Secretary Sherman having gone home to lunch before their arrival. This conference took a wider range and went considerably outside of the address delivered to the President. While the diplomatists were at first received together, they soon separated into groups, with the apparent purpose of presenting the views of their several governments. The British ambassador, the Austrian minister and the Italian charge were the first to retire, coming away together. The Russian charge was the next to leave. The German ambassador and his secretary then had a private conference With Judge Day. At its conclusion the French ambassador and his secretary in turn had a conference with Judge Day. These conferences lasted about half an hour, the several diplomatists leaving separately. Shortly afterwards Judge Day left tho State Department, declining to iity more than to refer inquirers to the address of the ambassadors and the reply of the President. The action of the powers in presenting the Joint note to the President was to have occurred yesterday, but was deferred by delay at St. Petersburg. It was not until o’clock yesterday afternoon that I lie. Russian government cabled its charge instructions similar to those given to the other representatives. At 7 o'clock last night a meeting was hekl and the joint note formally signed, it having been prepared at the meeting at the British embassy the night before. The note is in French, rr.d bears the signatures of the representatives of the six powers. The original note in French was presented, and in Jong so Kir Julian Pauncefote stated to the President that It was given to him in this language, as French is the diplomatic language of the world. An English translation, not bearing the signatures, accompanied the original note, and it was this English translation which Kir Julian Pauncefote read. The President’s answer was not reduced to French. An inquiry at the several embassies and legations shows that the reply of President McKinley has created a most favorable impression among the ambassadors and ministers. It wa3 cabled Immediately to London, Paris and all the other European capitals. The declarations of tl:e President that, in the interest of humanity this warfare must stop, and his indirect appeal to exert their influence in the name of humanity found a sympathetic reflection in the sentiments of all t£e ambassadors and other representatives. DID NOT CHANGE THE STATUS. The note of the European powers presented to tho President to-day has not, in the opinion of the members of the administration. changed the situation in the slightest degree. What pressure, was brought to bear to secure even this mildly expressed hope that further negotiations would result in the maintenance of peace is not known, but it is confidently believed that it is the result of persistent appeals on the part of Spain for some expression in favor of peace between the two countries. The note is not regarded in any sense as a protest against the course this government has pursued thus far or is likely to adopt to secure a •table government dn Cuba. Some of the governments represented in the note are known to be in full accord with this government in its purposes with respect to the Cuban question, and therefore any theory that the note was intended as a remonstrance is not regarded as tenable. The reply of this government, which had previously been read and approved by members of the Cabinet, is not considered as Indicating any change In the fixed purpose of the President to intervene in Cuba at once, nor is it believed it was the expectation of a majority of the foreign representatives present that the United States should change its policy or regard the joint note as other than an expYession dn behalf of peace and without special significance. So far as known in administration circles no further representations on this subject are expected. No offer of mediation on the part of any European power has been received, and there is high authority for the statement that none would be accepted if proffered. This has been the fixed policy of the government from the first, and there is no prospect of a change in this regard At the embassies and legations the presentation of the Joint note of the powers was regarded us the event of the day. An ambassador from one of the great powers of continental Europe stated that it was wi.nout a parallel in history; that It was the first and the only time that the six great nations of Europe, representing in the aggregate the power of civilization, had united In this solemn manner to secure the peace of the world. It was, this high authority stated, a movement historical in character and one fitting to occur on the advent of the twentieth century. Calls at the various embassies and legations late in the day showed that the responsel of the President had created a most fa von* bio impression in foreign quarters. The President’s answer was looked upon to some extent as a counter appeal to the powers for their co-operation in the cause of humanity against the intolerable condition of affairs in Cuba. In some diplomatic quarters there was a disposition to read the joint note “between the lines" and to give it a suggestive character beyond the mild phrases adopted. This was not the gonerally accepted view, however. The favorable manner of its reception was looked on as a wise move at this critical juncture, for, without rejecting as an intrusion these foreign suggestions, they were so received as to give the greatest promise of sympathy rather than opposition from the most powerful joint influences in the world.

Movement* of Steamer*. NEW YORK. April 7.—Arrived; Island, from Copenhagen. Sailed; Auguste Victoria, for Hamburg; Friedrich der Grosso, tor Bremen; Cuflc, for Liverpool, America, for London. BREMEN, April 7.—Arrived: Trave, from New York. Dresden, from Baltimore. HAVRE, April 7-Arrived: La Bourgogne, from New York. LIVERPOOL. April 7.—Arrived: Waesland, from Philadelphia. PHILADELPHIA. April 7.—Arrived; Nederland, from Antwerp. HAMBURG. April 7.—Arrived: Pennsylvania, from New r York. ROTTERDAM. April 7.—Sailed: Amsterdam, for New York. QUEENSTOWN. April 7.—Sailed: Majestic, for New York. GLASGOW. April 7.—Arrived: Auchoria, from New York. LONDON, April 7.—Sailed: Mohawk, for New York. GENOA, April 7.-Saiieo Werra, for New York. Any Money (iood Enough. From Sketch of General Booth. Broadly speaking, the general will take any lish in nis net for furthering the work of the army. The story is told of a Christian brother who remonstrated with him for having accepted a donation of £IOO front the Marquis of Queensbury, u professed agnostic. remarking that he would not take the infidel’* dirty money.” "Oh.” said the general, "my only regret about the matter is that it was not £I.COO, and if the money is dirty, well. then, we will wash it in the tears of the w idows and orphans and lay it cn the altar of humanity.” When he was going to the cape a similar incident occurred. There had been some betting on board, and an inveterate old gambler had gained the sum of £27 10s. The general did not indulge in e homily, but said to the man: “Now. the best use you can make ol that money is to hand it over to me for the Salvation Army.” ”Well,” replied the man. quite taken Eck by the proposal. “I don’t mind if l ’ and straightway placed the money in erai Booth’s hands. TAe “Marrying Parson**” tail. MILWAUKEE. April 7. -The Rev. Wesly A. Hun*benrer, "the marrying parson,” has withdrawn ht* acceptance of a call to Anbury Park. He wfU instead go to the First Methodist CTiureh of Trenton, N. J.

WAR IN FAR SOUTHEAST * SPANISH TROOPS MVSSA* RED BY NATIN ES OF THE PHILIPPINES. * Serious Revolt in the Island of Lnzon I.UUI itu llil I nun Destroy eil by Fire* nt 'l’oklo. 4. VANCOUVER, B. C., April 7.—From the latest Hong-Kcng papers brought by the Empress of Japan it is learned that there have been very exciting times recently in the Philippines, Spain's troops being surprised and massacred. The Bolina staff of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company were practically besieged for five days on account of Spanish soldiers taking refuge there. From a Spanish gunboat, a detachment of marines were landed and the station was opened after firing between the station and rebel camp. Two days afterward the British cruiser Edgar arrived. About the same time General Monet and one thousand men arrived overland. Gen. Monet said he hatfc five engagements between Bolina and Lingayen. The insurgents suffered heavy losses anti the Spanish losses were one lieutenant and one soldier. The garrison and priests of neighboring villages had been killed, only six soldiers managing to escape. War is raging in the Island of Luzon and Is rapidly assuming a serious proportion as the rehellion of 1896-97. Attacks were made upon the Spanish quarters at Subigandapalit, the rebels capturing and carrying off large quantities of ammunition. All the northern provinces are affected. The natives refuse to pay taxes. Many of the rich natives and half castes are closing their business places and preparing to leave the islands. The provinces of Zambales, Tariac and Pangasinan are in open revolt. News from the Orient states that by a serious fire at Tokio 1.111 houses were destroyed, resulting in death and accidents to natives. The fire started in the Harukicho Theater, and owing to a defect in the water system fifteen streets were cleaned out. The fire was incendiary. Averaging ten to a house, a reasonable average, there were 11,109 pople rendered homeless by Tokio’s big fire. A fire destroyed the Modykhana Hospital for plague patients, erected by Europeans. Os the ninety-eight patients only six lost their lives. On the 28th of March another fire in Tokio destroyed 113 more buildings, among them the Medical College of the Imperial University. The Chuo Shin Bun. a Japanese newspaper, gives an interesting interview 7 with Count Itagaki, considered the best authority on interntional affairs in the Orient, with reference to the course that Japan should adopt in foreign affairs at the present juncture. He said that an alliance with England was the aim which the nation’s attention should be directed to for if further aggressions were practiced at China’s expense her resentment against foreigners would be aggravated to such an extent that the peace of the far. East could not long be preserved.

ORDERED HOME. (Concluded from First Page.) the suggestions, however, is taken as the best indication of the approach of the longawaited conflict. The Mallory line steamer Comal has arrived from New York with a cargo of provisions and eight hundred eases of ammunition for the fleet, which have been in process of transfer throughout the day. She brought also several six-pound era, which will be mounted on the Mangrove. The latter is expected from Havana to-night or to-morrow and in the event of war probably will serve as a dispatch boat. The cruiser Detroit returned from the Tortugas to-day after coaling. Captain Sampson, commander of the fleet, received orders from Washington yesterday to be ready to sail at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. These orders were countermanded later in the day. When the cruiser Nashville went on patrol to-night she was literally stripped bare—rails, ventilators and stanchions were gone—and she was in perfect fighting trim, ready for any eventuality. THE SUNKEN MAINE. $500,000 Worth of Uninjured Machinery' In the Abandoned Ship. NEW YORK, April 7.—Sylvester Scovel, writing from Havana to the World, says: Sensational rumors that officers of the Spanish transport Legaspi hauled down the Maine’s half-masted ensign are absolutely false. The American colors were first hoisted to the peak and then taken down by Chief Quartermaster Hulgran by orders of Captain Cowles, of the Fern. This morning the Spanish admiral was notified of the fact. The Spanish patrol still continues the ceremony, which takes place at sqnset, when the Spanish banner is dropped from the Alphonso XII, and the official day is formally closed. The officers and crew of the light little Fern passed toward it, lowering the national flag, and saluted; meanwhile the fluttering strips of bunting, which are all that is left of the Maine ensign, were being hauled clear to the top. Then the crew of the Fern faced about and stood at silent salute while the historic tatters came slowly down as the sinewy seaman descended the Maine’s single mast. He had Captain Sigsbee’s pennant between his teeth. The insignia of command and the national colors reached the deck together. The saluting hands on the Fern dropped, and the United States battle ship Maine had ceased to officially exist. There is no longer a piece cf United States soil in the harbor. According to naval usage the Maine is no more than the abandoned hulk of a wrecked merchantman. There is half a million dollars’ worth of machinery uninjured within it. The hoisting beams and four ten-inch big guns still lie in their respective turrets. They could not he secured without the use of prohibited explosives. The guns cost $40,009 each. MUm Hnrton Advised to I,enve. NEW YORK. April 7.—Stephen Barton, chairman of the central Cuban relief committee, said 10-day that he had received a cablegram from Miss Clara Barton, president of the National Red Cross Society, who is at present in Cuba, saying that she had been advised by Consul General Lee to leave the island at once as it would be unwise for her or any other American to stay later than Friday. Miss Barton said nothing of the condition of affairs in Cuba. The steamer Lampasas arrived to-day from Mexican ports and Havana. Site brings thirty-five passengers from Havana. Gold from Cuba. NEW YORK, April 7.—Gold is being slipped from Cuba to this city. Already $600,000 has been received and $400,009 more was engaged for shipment. Tills gold is shipped from Havana because war is imminent. Spanish Consul Leaven llin Ponl. TAMPA, Fla., April 7.—The Spanish consulate here is deserted. Senor Pedro Zolis having departed for Washington tills morning by order of his government. AN APPEAL TO CIVILISATION. NYliat Hie Recital of Reason* for Intervention I*. New York Independent. How shall we intervene? Not by a declaration of war. We must say to Spain what Mr. Cleveland and Mr. McKinley have alreadv said to Congress and the country. The recital of our reasons is an appeal to civilization. Professor Woolsey told our readers in his lucid article on international law that there are three justifying reasons for intervention: "it) the burden or neutrality; <2) the dictates of our commercial interests; (3) the call of humanity.” All these reasons we have on our side. Spain has had due notice of our ultimate purpose. We have waited patiently and given her every opportunity. It is now our duty to state to her in a perfectly friendly way that by the Ist of May, or possibly the Ist of June, peace must lie arranged witli the Cubans. If on the basis of complete autonomy. well; if as the result of conquest by tuiek and powerful blows, delivered by the punish forces, all right; if because of a price agreed upon for the sale of the island to the republic we shall lie satisfied; if by ary other method that does not outrage humanity, we will acquiesce. Falling in all these, we must in some effectual way intervene, by force. If necessary, in the last resort. The choice of the mode we must

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leave to the President. He might recognize Cuban independence. Spain might regard that as a cause for war and declare it. The battles would then probably be fought chiefly by the navies. The end would quickly come, and Cuba would be free. Here is an “open sore;” we see it daily, it is at our very doors; all Europe admits that the closing of it is our responsibility. We cannot shift that responsibility to other shoulders; we cannot in the fear of God and for the sake of humanity longer delay to face our duty, and this duty is entirely independent of and apart from the Maine disaster or any other incident. We believe that the abundant war preparations which the President has been making indicate that he Is about to attempt the solution of the Cuban problem. WILL RETAIN HIS SEAT. Election Contest Decided in Favor of Representative Carmack. WASHINGTON. April 7.—The contested congressional election case of Patterson against Carmack in the Tenth Tennessee district was reported to the House to-day. House election committee No. 1 recommending the seating of Carmack and declaring against ex-Representative Patterson’s contest. The committee corrects the vote to make a majority of 590 for Carmack. A Yenr’a Output of Coal. WASHINGTON, April 7.—From a primary stati meat compiled by W. Parker, statistician of the United States Geological Survey, it is shown that the total output of coal in the United States in 1897 amounted approximately to 198,250,000 short tons, with an aggregate value of $198,100,000. a fraction less than $1 per ton. Compared with 1896, this shows an increase in tonnage of 6,270,000 tons, or about 3.3 per cent. The increase in the value of the product was only $1,700,000. The average value per ton was the' lowest ever known, continuing the declining tendency which has been shown without any reaction for the past six years. The increase in production and the decline in value was confined to the output of bituminous coal. Indiana’s production was a little over 4,090,000 bushels. General Note*. WASHINGTON, April 7.—The President to-day nominated Jacob Shaen, of California, to be assistant appraiser of merchandise in the district of San Francisco, Cal. To-day's statement of the condition of the treasury'shows: Available cash balance, $224,309,153; gold reserve, $176,688,306. PUGILIST INJURED. George Stoat lo’s*lbly Knocked Oat for Good by Oscar Gardner. COLUMBUS. O. April 7—George Stout, of Cincinnati, was knocked out to-night by Oscar Gardner, the “Omaha Kid," in twelve rounds. It was a hot fight from start to finish. The knockout blow was a short right-arm swing on the jaw. It was some time before Stout recovered consciousness, and his condition was such that a physician ordered his removal to a hospital. Oscar Gardner and Mike Connelly and P. H. Sullivan, his seconds, are under arrest, awaiting developments. Stout’s condition late tonight is critical. McCoy Willing to Fight Malier. PITTSBURG, April 7.—Michael Connolly, manager for Peter Maher, and “Kid" McCoy had. a conference in this city to-night in regard to a match between Maher and the “Kid." The meeting was friendly throughout and McCoy informed Connolly that he would meet Maher after his (McCoy’s) go with Choynski. In case the Choynski match falls through McCoy will take Maher on before any one else.

POOLROOM RAIDED. Twenty Ricbly-DrenMcil Chicago NYoinen Arrested. CHICAGO, April 7.—A poolroom in the open Board of Trade building, which is patronized bv women exclusively, w r as raided by the police this afternoon and twenty women who were betting on the races were taken Into custody. Many of them were richly dressed and two had babies in their arms. They were all released on bail later in the day. THE DRAMATIC CRITIC. Position That the New Journalist Aiwa y* Wishes to Fill. James L. Ford, in the Criterion. In nine case out of ten, the young man on the threshold of a journalistic life believes that he has been predestined to write dramatic criticism, and wishes to know if there is an opening for him in that line anywhere. He has been a constant theatergoer all his life, and is sure that he could w’rite something interesting about the higher planes of dramatic art. It happens almost invariably that this young man is entirely destitute of any sense of humor, but he always has a strong yearning to go behind the scenes and make the acquaintance of actors and actresses. Concerning this enviable branch of newspaper work I would say that it is seldom that one can And a man not born and brought up in a playhouse, who is capable of regarding the stage and its followers as a plain business proposition, to be treated in the same spirit as the Aquarium and its finny captives, or a steamboat excursion. As for a young college graduate, no matter how clever and sincere he may be when he begins to write about the drama, it is not long before he becomes like putty in the hands of the experienced manager or press agent, who flatters him so deftly that he is easily led to believe that he is a positive forco in theatrical affairs instead of a mere tool. It will be many years before he can bring himself to that point of callowness that makes it a perfectly easy and natural thing for him to shake hands jovially with a manager on the first night, accept with pleasant sang froid his invitation to go back on the stage and say a word to Miss Buskin, then go dow 7 n to his ofile’e and ridicule the whole outfit in the way that it deserves, and the next morning write a note to the manager, asking for a box for the Saturday matinee, so that his wife and mother-in-law-can go and take the babies and put in a pleasant afternoon. I cannot understand why so many young men without any sense of humor believe themselves qualified for the chair of dramatic criticism, because, in a modern newspaper, it is absolutely necessary that articles about the stage should be written in an amusing and entertaining manner, and no one will dispute for a moment the fact that the theater of to-day offers a great deal more to be laughed at than commended. Souse Fact* About Torpedoes, Collier’s Weekly. Torpedoes are divided into two general classes—stationary ami movable. The former consist of the buoyant and ground mine, while the latter class is subdivided into the automobile and dirigible. These terms have been narrowed until now the fixed class is generally known as the submarine mine, while the word torpedo is applied to the movable class. The buoyant mines are exploded in contact with or very close to tho bottom or sides of a vessel under water, while the ground mine acts at a much greater distance. All mines are divided into other classes, which depend for their nomenclature as to whether or not it is under the control of an operator. In all classes the controlling agent is electricity. The deptli of water in a harbor has much to do with the form of torpedo used, and in channels where there is less than thirty feet at high tide the mine case, which rests on the bottom, has the shape of the segment of a sphere with a fiat bottom. The electrical apparatus is attached to a buoy anchored to the case and submerged four feet. The explosive charge is generally about 250 pounds of dynamite or wet gun cotton. The bubvant mine is a hollow sphere constructed of steel, having u ring at the top for handling and directly opposite a hole for loading and inserting the electrical apparatus. Over this is titted a cap for attaching the mooring chain and cable. It is generally submerged about four feet below low water, and the explosive charge is one hundred pounds of dynamite or wet gun cotton. A mushroom anchor holds the mine in position. Another form of submarine mine is one which will explode by contact with a ship's bottom, but as these are dangerous both to friend and foe they are now seldom used in any scheme for defense. Yellow Jonrunl Policy. Chicago Post. "When there is no news." as the yellow journal editor remarked while ordering a special dispatch. “charge everybody with everything.” Thus it happened that, having assailed the President, the Cabinet and Consul General Lee on previous days, he proceeded lo take a wnack at Minister Woodford. TO CLUE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative liromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money If I* fails to cure. 2ic. The genuine has L. B. O. on each tablet.

NOW CONTENT. (Concluded from First Pnge.) Grosvencr an opportunity to defend the administration and to roast Mr. L.entz, which he did to the edification and amusement of the House and to his own great satisfaction. The army reorganization bill, which, in fact, proposed ortiy to reorganize the infantry arm on the three-battalion plan, was badly defeated in the House to-day. Inasmuch as it had been reported from the committee on military affairs, it was supposed would go through without difficulty, bht the cry was raised that it was an attempt to aid promotion for regular army officers at the exi>ense of those of the militia. and this, together with the opposition which always exists in the House to anything which even seems to look like an attempt to increase the regular or standing army, led to its defeat. The renomination of the Hon. George W. Faris, of the Fifth congressional district of Indiana, was received in the House of Representatives to-day with great satisfaction by his friends and colleagues. Speaker Reed. Chairman Dingie'y and many of those prominent in the lower house extended to Mr. Faris their hearty congratulations.

NYAR INEVITABLE. Cannut Be Averted l nlea* Spain Submit* to McKinley’* Demand*. WASHINGTON, April 7.—There is no longer any doubt as to the purposes of this government with respect to the situation in Cuba. War, in the opinion of the administration, is inevitable except in the unlookedfor event of a surrender on the part of Spain. The President’s message, which he had intended to send to Congress yesterday, has not been changed in any particular and embodies the unanimous views of the Cabinet without the slightest variance or exception. Any movement to avert war now must come from Madrid and must concede American demands, including an end to Spain’s domination in Cuba. Three features stand out plainly in the development of to-day. At. noon the six great powers of Europe, through their representatives here, called at the White House and presented to President McKinley a joint note expressing urgent hope for a peaceful adjustment between the United States and Spain, to which the President replied with unmistakable plainness as to the duty and the unselfish endeavors of this government to terminate the insufferable conditionsHn Cuba. Another, and probably the most significant active step showing the linalty reached by the United States government was the authoritative statement that Consul General Lee would leave Havana on Saturday. This step, it is known, will bo regarded by Spain as akin to an overt act preceding war, as it will terminate the medium of official intercourse between the United States and the island. Third, and almost equally important, was tho ominous tone of press advices from Madrid, where the war fever seems to dominate, instead of the concessions, the opening of prison doors and the other manifestations of peace and good will which Holy Thursday was expected to bring forth, and the more definite announcement of action that would bring peace to Cuba. The heavy guard about Minister Woodford’s house, the; imperative character of his last note, the war utterance of Minister Correct and the turbulence at the Spanish capital left little hope that pacific- counsels would prevail. No negotiations are proceeding at Madrid on the part of this government, hut the powers ol' Europe, it is understood, are doing their utmost to persuade the Spanish government to yield and avert war. On the highest authority it can be stated that no instructions have been given as yet to Minister Woodford contemplating his withdrawal, the only step in that direction being the determination that General Lee leave Havana on Saturday. At the Capitol the situation was ardently discussed among individuals, and came up in public debate in both houses. Senator Morgan, of Alabama, said he was ready to vote for a declaration of war in discussing an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill. In the House a significant declaration was that of General Gfosvenor, who declared he believed war was inevitable. In fact, the speeches made by General Grosvenor in answer to charges against the administration by Mr. Lentz, of Ohio was an important contribution to the news of Monday. The importance of General Lee’s telegrams was considered by members not to have bera overestimated, and the impression tha .ie President was amply justified in withholding his message became a conviction. This fact was emphasized by the adjournment until Monday of both houses. The opinion in the Senate and House is that war must come. Even the most optimistic of the conservative senators have given up hope of a peaceful settlement. A great deal of consideration was given by senators and representatives to the form of action. On this point there is a wide divergence of opinion, but it has assumed two distinct propositions. One is the recognition of independence of the island, coupled with armed intervention to drive out the Spaniards, and the other armed intervention, with a declaration that Cuba should be free, the desire on the part of those favoring the latter plan being to avoid recognizing the insurgents and their government or any government until after the United States has control of the island. The latter plan is said to be that of the President, and efforts are being made to have it adopted so there will be no division between the executive and legislative branches of the government. Fear is expressed there may be a long debate in the Senate if some compromise is not agreed upon before the committee on foreign relations makes its report. Both foreign committees were in session during the day, extending their inquiries as to conditions in Cuba. Mr. Quesada, of the Cuban Junto, gave the House committee the reasons why recognition of independence was desired by the Cubans. A cablegram was received at the White House to-day from Minister Woodford containing information concerning yesterday’s Cabinet meeting. It had been expected that the Cabinet meeting at Madrid would be an important one and that its action would be highly significant on the diplomatic situation. General Woodford, however, said there was no important action taken and that it had adjourned without accomplishing any material step that would lead to anv change m the status or throw jiew light on the situation, its tenor was somewhat disappointing in view of the expectations. CONSERA ATI VE SEN ATORS. Conference nt NYliicli (lie Foinker Resolution NYn* DlaeunMed. NN ASHINGTOX, April .7. —A number of tlie leading Republican senators, including Messrs. Allison, Aldrich, Hanna and Spooner, most of whom are classed as conservatives, held a prolonged conference in the room of the Senate committee on rules today. after the adjournment of the Senate. The purpose of the meeting was, if possible, to devise a plan whereby the action of the Senate on the Cuban situation will be harmonious. The senators desire that whatever position is taken by the Senate after the receipt of the President’s message on Monday shall be as nearly unanimous as it is possible to have it. and they are devoting themselves especially to tormuluting a resolution on which a general agreement can be secured. This they find to Ik 1 a difficult task in view of the fact that the Senate divides on the question of independence. All appear willing to concede the necessity for intervention, but there is still persistent opposition to the recognition of the present government. Some, at least, of those who take this position have manifested to-day a willingness to yield the one point of expressing the opinion that the people of Cuba should be free, but they have taken a decided stand against the recognition of the

present Cuban government, which is. they contend, a decidedly mythical and unsubstantial institution so far us the people ot the United States are informed. Their opposition has settled on the second of the declarations of the Foraker resolution, which reads as follows: “Resolved, That the government of the United States hereby recognizes the republic of Cuba as the true and lawful government of that island.” Mcst of the conservatives announce themselves willing to accept as a compromise the first of the Foraker resolutions, which reads: “That ‘he people of the Island of Cuba are. ano of right ought to be. free arc! independent. ' They claim, in addition to other arguments, that to recognize the existing government would be to establish a bad precedent, and that it is far preferable to declare for the right of freedom and leave to the President the duty of recognizing whatsoever government he shall see proper after the Spaniards shall be driven from the island. The senators who were in conference today considered this proposition together with other suggestions calculated to secure harmonious action on lines such as they consider, wise. They desire, above all things, that there should be no friction in the open Senate before the world and they probably will seek to have the form of the resolution determined in secret session, which will have some of the binding effect of a party caucus. The advocates of the recognition of independence will oppose the change proposed in the Foraker resolution and also will antagonize the plan to decide the question behind closed doors. They claim to have a majority of at least twelve for recognition of the present Cuban government. MR. (RESADA'S VIEWS. Member of tbe Junto Before House Foreign Affairs Committee. WASHINGTON, April 7.—The House committee on foreign affairs had Mr. Quesada, of th3 Cuban Junto, before it for an hour to-day. Mr. Quesada said when he came out that the committee had enjoined secrecy upon him. It was learned, however, that Mr. Quesada was asked as to the government of the republic of Cuba, which the United States is asked to recognize. Members say he gave a full and satisfactory statement. The provinces in possession of the insurgents were Puerto Principe and Santiago. In the former province there were 250,000 people who acknowledged allegiance to the republican government. Four hundred thousand dollars, he said, had been collected in taxes. The capital of the republic, he said, had been twice distroyed, but it was in working order. He explained the functions of the government. If the United States should intervene without recognizing the independence of the republic, he said, it would be a virtual declaration of war against the insurgents as well as the Spanish. Mr. Quesada denied emphatically that the Cuban republic had issued $50,000,000 of bonds. Only $1,000,000 of the bonds, he said, had ever been issued and less than SIOO,OOO of these had been sold. Mr. Quesada said a declaration of war against Spain by the United States would be a declaration against all Spain’s subjetes, and if not coupled with the recognition of Cuba or recognition of belligerent rights would include the insurgents, now regarded as subjects of Spain. Mr. Quesada thought this feature of the case needed careful scrutiny. He will be examined again to-morrow. General Flagler, of the Bureau of Ordnance, was called to slate the condition of the fortitlcat ons and the preparationwnica had been going on. His statement was in the main satisfactory. He said that much had been done. While the situation was not what it should be, he said, matters would improve daily. The ammunition was increasing daily. Up to the last few days most of this had gone to the navy, but now the fortifications were getting their share. The telegraph connections between the fortifications would enable any port when attacked to receive reinforcements of men and ammunition from the nearest fortification in the shortest possible time. The fortification of seacoast ports was arranged for and was proceeding as rapidly as possible. Senor Quesada, charge d’affaires of the Cuban Junto, when asked to-day to state the position that he now' maintains In regard to affairs on the island, made the following statement: “Our position has so often and so emphatically been expressed that the American people cannot misinterpret it. Anything which means the perpetuation of Spanish sovereignty in the island, whatever be its apparent lilsnal form and come from w r hom it may come, will not be accepted by the Cuban patriots. We oppose any intervention which does not have for its declared object the independence of the island. The republic of Cuba has a civil government and an army which have forced Spain to admit its inability to re-es-tablish its control in what w as the colony of Cuba. The people of the United States want the independence of Cuba recognized.”

Delegate Palma’s Views. WASHINGTON. April 7.—Tomas Estrada Palma, delegate of the Cuban international government to the United States, when asked this morning if he had any comments to make regarding the statement in New York yesterday by Horatio S. Rubens, counsel of the Cuban Junto, dictated the following reply: “All I care to say is this: That the Cubans are struggling for absolute independence. They have made tremendous sacrifices for achieving this purpose. They consider themselves already emancipated from Spanish rule; therefore, they will resist all interference intended to compel them to pay anew allegiance to the sovereignty of Spain.” Asked what position he would consider it likely the provisional government would take in view of a possible armistice, he said: “If the American government acknowledges the independence of Cuba and recognizes the actual government of the Cuban republic, 1 think it would not be difficult to accept by the government of the republic of Cuba an armistice, with the purpose of assuring the peace of the island.” THE PRESIDENT’S VISITORS. Many People at the White House, but Few Admitted. WASHINGTON, April 7.—Save for the arrival of distinguished public men who sought conference with the President there was little outward evidence at the White House to-day of a grave crisis. All the forenoon workmen were decorating the East Rocm and the handsome apartments used in the entertainment of executive guests in preparation for a luncheon to be given later in the day by Mrs. McKinley in honor of the ladies who have been her guests for some time past. One hundred guests were entertained at this time and the East Room was made a bunch of ferns and palms. In view of this function it was necessary to refuse admission to a large crowd of strangers. It was late before the White House began to be astir. At 10 o'clock the presidential conferences with the leaders began. Senator Cullom. of Illinois, who brought some friends to the President, and Representatives Grosvenor, of Ohio, and Cannon, of Illinois, the latter the chairman of the House appropriations committee, who came to see if there had been any over-night developments, were the first comers. Senator Gray, of Delaware, a member of the Senate committee on foreign relations, was also with the President for some time. The Senator later said he believed that all the Americans who intended to get out of Cuba would be got out safely in due time. He believed that both General Woodford, at Madrid, and General Lee. at Havana, would not be at their posts after the opening of next week. He thought the precautions taken by this government and the threatening state of affairs at Havana with relation to American citizens thought to be imperiled, tended to stimulate the Spanish government to afford better protection. The senator said he did not believe there was any- likelihood of an armistice between Spain and the insurgents. Such an act. he said, naturally would have au effect on the situation, but the mere offer of one. unaccepted by the Cubans, whatever might be the part it would play in the sentiment of outside powers, would not. in his opinion, change our attitude in any way. During the forenoon President McKinley announced to some of his callers that he regarded his message to Congress as a closed document, unless there is an unexpected change in the existing situation. Representative Grosvener said that unless there was a revision of the facts, which he did not deem at all probable, there would he no revision of the President’s message. Mr. McKinley’, he said, was conscious of the criticism passed on the administration for delay of action, hut said he expected it would follow, despite the actual facts of the danger threatening our people on the island. Up to 11 o’clock four members of the Cabinet and Assistant Secretary Day had been with the President. They were Secretaries Sherman. Long and Bliss, Attorney General Griggs. Mr. Day said after his conference with the President that he expected Consul General Lee would leave Cuba by Saturday.

He said the Americans on the island were being got off rapidly and about Saturday, he believed, the situation would permit General Lee to vacate his post and return to the United States. Representative Alexander, of New York, and Representative Livingston, of Georgia, brought parties of friends on a sight-seeing trip. The White House, however, was closed all clay and only a few persons gained admission to it. Hundreds of strangers received the disappointing announcement yesterday that receptions had been postponed indefinitely and many more received similar responses to inquiries to-day. A large delegation of Pennsylvania school teachers who arrived late last night were on hand bright and early and expectant, but hud to go away unsatisfied. Representative Taylor, of Ohio, one of Mr. McKinley’s personal adherents in the House, talked over the situation with the President and later stated his belief to be that there was no present outlook for a change in the situation before 1 the message goes in Monday. Representatives Hawley, of Texas, and Simpson, of Kansas, both saw the President on personal matters. Senator Elkins made his usual call. Representative Steele, of Indiana, who was at the White House for a little while but did not see the President, expressed his opinion that Spain would yield to the United States. Secretary Gage arrived shortly before noon and joined his colleagues. While they were together Commander Bradford, chief of the Naval Bureau of Equipment, was summoned and ushered into the meeting to give suggestions. Secretary Long and Commander Bradford remained with the President for a few minutes after the others left. The fact that the American case is now fully made up and that there is no disposition on the part of the administration to change it was emphasized by absolute quietude at the W hite House. The Vice President and Mrs. Hobart called and passed only a short time in his office after dinner and had no callers upon otticial business. He retired at an unusually early hour. Patriotic Mormons. INDEPENDENCE, Mo., April 7.—President Joseph Smith convened the annual conference of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here today. Seven hundred delegates from various parts of the world reported to the meeting. Patriotism carried the delegates by storm. The American flag was raised over the building and strong Cuban resolutions w'ere adopted, declaring that “Much as war is to be deplored, it is nevertheless preferable, as a necessary means to the fend desired, to a continuance of the conditions that have so long existed in Cuba.” Ordered to Stay at Horae. NBAV YORK, April 7.—Solomon Berliner, who was appointed United States consul at Teneriffe, Canary islands, a Spanish possession, on Feb. 28, and was to have sailed for his post to-day, was detained almost at the lust moment by a dispatch from the State Department. Assistant Secretary Day telegraphed him not to leave New York until he received further instructions. llonore Laine Questioned. WASHINGTON, April 7.—At 11 o'clock there was an informal meeting of the Senate committee on foreign relations held for the purpose of hearing Honore Laine, the correspondent who claimed to have a copy of Weyler's letter regarding mines in Havana harbor. More Commendation. CLEVELAND, 0., April 7.—The Chamber of Commerce this afternoon adopted unanimously the following resolution: “Resolved, That we heartily commend (he prudent and conservative course of the President in dealing wfith the Cuban question.”

M’KIXLEY CRITICISED. Tlie President Taken to ThuW ly the Naval Service Gazette. NEW YORK. April 7.—The Naval Service Gazette, in its issue to-day, prints an editorial containing the following language: “There can be but little doubt that the dilatory policy of the President is sickening the heart of the Nation. Americans are not diplomatic. They do not excel In the art of polished lying. Theirs is rather a straightforward fighting spirit which leaves deception to the weak and relies for success on its own strength and the justice of its cause. Spain, on the other hand, with a degenerate people, a depleted treasury, and a craven heart, is in no condition to be honest. She must win her victories by stealth and treachery. Owing to the weakness of our President she is winning those victories. She is interfering with our official life. She is cruelly torturing people weaker than herself and wdnspering words of false import into the ear of our minister to Spain, which he repeats to the President, who treats as worthy of trust a nation w'hose career of cruelty and treachery only culminated in the destruction of a ship and the assassination of 2G6 men. “What excuse for this delay can the President offer to the American people? They have shown him what they want. Why does he not obey the sovereign people? Why does he not listen to the voice of God? Are we subjects of our President, or is he the servant of the free electors? The latter theory has always been accepted. It seems that the President thinks otherwise; that lie believes he can hold back a nation determined on a just war. That idea, if it is his idea, will be shattered just as soon as the people realize that Mr. McKinley holds it. But in the meantime, while he, on one pretext or another, is postponing the opening of the ball; while the people, with that trust in the men whom they place in office and whose hands they do not wish to hamper in an affair of this kind, are slowly wearing their patience to a razor-edged keenness on the grindstone of suspense, Spain is preparing to inflict upon this country some terrible damage before she goes down to her defeat which, she and every other power in Europe knows is inevitable. “Delay no longer, Mr. McKinley. End the suspense. Strike quick and hard. Asa lover of peace, let a war which cannot last long and cannot be avoided begin. “And remember. Mr. President, that the honor of the stars and stripes is not your personal honor, but the honor of the Nation, and that that is a matter with which the Nation will permit no trifling. “Do not, in striving for the lauitls of a diplomat, win the hatred of patriots. There are two names in American history which are marked for destination. Do not make a third. Arnold and Burr are,enough.” GEX. LEW WALLACE’S SPEECH. Addresses the Wallace Club on the Subject of War with Spain. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., April 7.-Gen. Lew Wallace made an address this evening before the Wallace Club, devoting his remarks to the war question. He said: ’‘Congress in times of peace has not prepared for war and now we are forced to go abroad* to purchase war material. We should always be prepared to defend our citizens and honor at all hazards. A few weeks ago we sent a na\al vessel to a harbor of a friendly nation. It was blown up, over two hundred men killed and we demand some explanation of how this occurred. War now with improved guns would be entirely different than in the civil war. We need not fear all Europe. We could command an army of eight millions to resist an invasion. In a. conflict with Spain the tight would be on water, with improved guns and ships, and the effects of a clash would lie a wonder of the age. This war is sure to come, yet we hear that Spain is backing down and also that she is preparing for a conflict. Spain will find that it takes two to make an armistice. Spain may back down, but God forbid that our country should. My idea is: First, no settlement between our Country and Spain until amends are made for the blowing up of the Maine. Tt>night many of our brave sailors are under (he wreck of the Maine, food for the fishes. Second, the complete independence of Cuba. If Cuba has no government noy, give them a chance to have one of their own, just the same as when America fought for freedom in 1775. We do not want annexation, but let the Cubans have home rule. "McKinley is disposed to do everything this side of dishonor to avert war. He was a soldier and knows what war is. A man who says the President wants peace with dishonor does not know McKinley. Delays are only to get ready to force our rights it reed be. It is a mistake if McKinley thinks this country wants Intervention without independence. McKinley does not want to assume the debt of Cuba, and an intervention may ultimately lead to independence. We are a united country upon this question, and will rally to the support of the flag on sea, or land. Spain will soon not have a foot of land upon our hemisphere.” in conclusion the general asked if McKinley’s policy was indorsed and a rising vote showed that it was. McKinley’s Pulley Commended. NEW YORK. April 7.— At the regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to-day u resolution was adopted

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which “most heartily applauds the pacific policy so wisely, patiently and nobly pursued by President McKinley” and pledges to his policy firm and active saipport. JIM FORTY. The Mun AVliu In In Charge of Uncle Sum’s Naval Station at Key YVeut. New York Evening Sun. It was early in 1864 that the United States side-wheel man-of-war Water Witch was ordered by the admiral of the fleet to reduce a recently erected earthwork at the entrance to Jacksonville. Fla. Captain Pendergrast. who was in command of the Water Witch, gave the order to "clear ship for action.” and as the ship neared the yellow mud behind which the Confederates luy he called his officers to the quarter deck to give them a few final admonitions as befitted the occasion. It is said that he particularly warned the young fellows against the pernicious habit of "ducking" when a shell screeched overhead, saying that they might as well attempt to dodge lightning, calling their attention to the fact that they could not hope to retain the respect of their men If they did so. As he was speaking the ship came slowly within range of the guns of the Confederates, and suddenly a sound the like of which most of them had never heard broke the tenor of his reftarks and. the main stay of the smokestack over their heads was snapped, as a shell passed, some ten feet above the ship’s deck. It is '•elated that as the men resumed an uprignt position witli more or less shame-faced and sheepish looks, the captain remarked, "but to resume, gentlemen, there are times when even ducking is excusable.” There were perhaps half a dozen answering shots from the Water Witch When it was seen that the Confederates were hastily evacuutiug their works. Acting Masters Mate James Forsythe was ordered to man a boat and take possession. Forsyth landed his men, deployed them and advanced cautiously. He found the works deserted, and behind the yellow mud discovered several barrels of bacon and a barrel of molasses, which his men coveted. They at once started to roll these down to the shore for transmission aboard ship. In the meantime. and as they were übout loading their contraband into the small boat, another boat hove in sight. A man in the stern hailed Forsyth. “Hello! ashore there!” “Ahoy there!” sang out "Forty.” “What are you doing?” demanded the newcomer. , . “None of your d—n business, replied the sailor man. ~ ~ "I guess you don’t know who I am. said the other. “I am General Brannan. of the United States army, and command this section." ' “Oh, arc you!” said “Forty. i hat s right; the navy does the capturing and the army takes possession: I doiVt want that confounded molasses, anyway.” Then he jumped into his boat and the lads pulled back to the ship. It is said that the general made complaint of this unseemly treatment to the admiral, who, in turn, put the matter before Captain Pendergrast, and that officer, after having had “fits” in toe seclusion of his cabin, called Forsyth before him. and after a reprimand of more or less severity, ordered him to offer an apology to the general when next they met. Forsvth served with honor throughout th? war. not meeting the general until some six or eight years ago, when iu command of the Sailors’ Home in Philadelphia he one evening was introduced to the general at tno Union League Club in that city. He Is said to have carried out his captain's orders in this manner: "General Brannan,” he said, 1 was instructed to humbly apologize to you when next I saw you, and I do so now. I can only repeat that 1 didn’t want .that molasses, and you are welcome to it. The general looked at him in amazement for a moment, and then grasped his hand. “Are you that long-legged young cub who was so infernally uncivil to me in [• loriduy twenty odd years ago? Well, I m mighty glad to see and know you." History fails to relate how long they were engaged in fighting over again the battles of the past. # Commander Forsyth, now in command of tbe naval station at Key West comes from a family of men and women almost giants. Ha is feet 5 Inches in height, and this was exceeded by several of his brothers. For years he has been known among his intimates as "Forty.” This nickname came about as follows: Shortly after the war he was an object of comment in almost any community, and strangers asked about him. Among the many more or less truthful biographical facts given was that his father and mother were most remarkable people; that they had thirty-nine, children, all larger than he, and that the task of giving these others names had become so great that they "Just shifted the whole thing and called him Forty.” Rhode Inland’* Vole. PROVIDENCE, R- 1.. April 7.— Following is the approximate vote for Governor in the state election, with three districts missing: Dyer, Republican. 25.738; Church. Democrat. 14,583; Reid. Social laibor. 2,092; Lewis, Prohibition. LOCI. Following is the complexion of the Legislature: Republicans, 96: Democrats, II; Citizens. 1. These figures show that the re-election of United States Senator Aldrich Is assured. .Indue Taylor on the Maine Cu*e. To the Editor Os the Indianapolis Journal: In your issue of April 7 you copy irom the Fort Wayne Gazette the views of Judge R. S. Taylor. Speaking of the Maine disaster. Judge Tavlor says that is no cause tor going to war and “A war for that cause would be a war for revenge pure and simple.” Now. as the judge is a lawyer, let uh see how his reasoning will apply. A deliberate murder is committed in a community. The murderer is caught and comes to trial, hut Judge Taylor says you must not punish this man because it would be revenge. Did the judge, while on the bench, give such instructions to juries? Bui he may argue that a larger number being engaged in the crime would lessen the responsibility. Governor Mount did not think so while persistently hunting for the mob in Kipiey county. No; people are no: hunged or imprisoned for life because the community ia Kecking revenge, but to deter other* from committing like oiteneee against society. It is to safeguard the home of every man. Neither would going to war with Spain tie in a spirit of revenge, but to teach her, and through her all other nations, large and small, that the stars and stripes piotects American citizens, and that such insult* will at all times be resented. England has taught the world this lesson, ami ns a consequence an Englishman'* life Is sate in any port of the globe. No nation on earth, except the culprit, would ever blame the United Btutes for going to war over the Maine tragedy. H. Winchester, Ind., April 7,