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Invalid Cliairs Os all kinds find accessories tor the sick room. Trusses made and properly adjusted. Store open every Saturday night. WE H. ARMSTRONG & CO., (New No. 127i W H. Illinois St., Indianapolis, Ind. WAGON WHEAT, 940 ACME M.ILUKG CO.. Old 352 Went W ashington St. PACIFIED BY BLANCO PBAC'b RESTORED IN THE EABTEK.V PROVINCES OF CUBA. Cablegram Reeelved by the Spanish Legation at Washington That Lacks Confirmation. NO MORE • CONCENTRATION ■ ■ GENERAL WEYLER'S ORDER TO BE RESCINDED, IT IS SAID, And Starving Cubans to Be Sent to Their Home* and Assisted in Planting Their Crops. . WASHINGTON, Merely 30.—The Spanish legation here late to-night received a cablegram from the governor general of Cuba saying that the captain general reported the pacification of the eastern provinces so far advanced that it had been decided to rescind the reeoncentrado order In these provinces and allow all subjects of this decree to return to their homes in the*country. To aid in the re-establishing of the reconcentrados upon their farms the cablegram states the government will grant them the protection of the Spanish military forces, augmented by local relief committees to look after their immediate needs. Economic kitchens, it says, are to be established to support the reconcentrados while waiting for their first crops to mature, and they are to be furnished farming implements and seeds by the government. To supply them with ready money, such of them as are able will be given employment upon public works, and it Is asserted by the authorities that these measures will result In the speedy rehabilitation of the rural communities in the western provinces. This cablegram was not made public till more than an hour f ter midnight and no official comments upon its significance could be secured.

DEVASTATING Cl BA. Spaniard* Busy Dent roying Farma, Indus! rics unit Hospitals. HA\ ANA, March 30.—A Spanish, column commanded by Colonel Eseareo, in the district of Manzanillo, province of Santiago de Cuba, has, ,is announced by the Spaniards, destroyed during the last three days ninetyfour farms, a sugar cane mill, a coffee plantation, some barracks and two hospital.*. In addition Colonel Eseario's troop-s captured six insurgents. The palace authorities announce that the Spanish forces at Caeagual, in the Sancti Splritus district of the province of Santa Clara, have been engaged with the insurgents. It is added that the latter left nine men killed on the Held and retired with thetr wounded. Among the latter, it is alleged, is Gen. Chucho Monte Agudo, who is reported to be seriously wounded, .The Diaro de la Marina, commenting editorially to-day on the strained relations between Spain and the United States and the hopes expressed here that the end of the trouble may be that the United States will declare in favor of the annexation of Cuba and not for the independence of the island, says: ‘‘Spahi will spend her last dollar before giving up Cuba to either the insurgents or the Americans.” Nothing further has been learned regarding the wrecking train sent to tha reltef of the train carrying supplies to towns in Havana province, which was wrecked yesterday about twenty-one miles outside this city between Cieraga and Bejucai by an explosion on the track. No one was injured by the accident, though four freight ears left the track and one was overturned in a ditch. The only loss reported is two sacks of corn meal. Tho stores were distributed to-day. Special Commissioner lauis Klopsch, who was in a passenger coach behind the freight cars, will soon return to New York. A man named Garcia, who has acted as interpreter here for a New York newspaper, left for Key West to-day by order of the chief of police, who accused him of being the author of many sensational stories and of having been In communication with the insurgents. The great iron railroad bridge near I’aimira, province of Santa Clara, was destroyed by the Insurgents on March 28 with the use of dynamite. The report of the explosion was heard fifteen miles away. It is reported that orders have been given to expel from Cuba George C. Musgrave. the correspondent of a New York newspa per. Victor Ilohenstein, a German subject, was •uu sated on landing here till*, raorniua t turn

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the Mascotte. He claims lie is a member of the German Red Cross Society, but when searched, it is claimed he destroyed documents. The police secured some of the pieces of paper, which, when put together, are understood to be an insurgent document. The Italian third-class cruiser Amerigo Vespecci, used as a training vessel, sailed to-day for Key West. The local guerillas of Calabazar, En* cruljada and Sonito, Santa Clara province, under Captain Sarabia, according to a palace notice to-day, have surprised a party of insurgents, who left three men killed on the Held. The guerrillas, it is added, lost one man killed and had five men wounded. One body has been recovered to-day from the wreck of the Maine, but it Is not yet identified. A considerable quantity of ammunition was also taken cut. but thus far rto distinct effort has beer, made to hoist the ten-inch guns. Very few newspaper correspondents are left here now. Many will go north before to-morrow evening, because of the quarantine, and it is probable that only seven American correspondents will remain In Havana. George C. Musgrave, the correspondent of a New York newspaper, was deported today. He was charged with having come direct from the camp of General Maximo Gomez. Mr. Musgrave claims to be a British subject, and British consul Gollanot is known to have made an effort to prevent the deportation. The young man was sent on board the mail steamer Buenos Ayres without his baggage. She is bound for Cadiz, making her first stop at Porto Rico. The trip usually taxes about thirteen days. Return of Dr. Leaner. NEW YORK, March 30.—Dr. A. Monae Lesser, surgeon-in-ohief, and Sister Bettina, head nurse of the Red Cross Society, who went to Cuba to assist Miss Clara Barton in establishing hospitals arrived here to-day. Stephen Barton, of the central Cuban relief committee, said to-day that a ship will be chartered to carry supplies to the reconcentrados. The vessel will sail between the 15th and 20th of April and will visit the ports of Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, Manzanillo, Clenfuegos and other places where food is needed. It is estimated that it will take about one month to make the round trip, and that in the meantime provisions will be accumulating and enough will be ready on the vessel’s return to make another cargo and she will sail again immediately.

Don’t Want an Armistice. HAVANA, via Key West, Fla., March 30. —Sunday and Monday were days of decided anxiety in the political and business circles of Havana, but yesterday and to-day there has been a much quieter feeling. Without being able to give any good reason for their belief, many prominent men seem satisfied that peace is assured. The word “armistice” is repeated from lip to lip as if there were some magic within it to solve the problem of Cuban strife. Those, however, who know General Maximo Gomez, General Calixto Garcia, Senor Bortolomeo Masso and the other insurgent leaders best say that all reckon without their host who believe these men will agree to an armistice, even if asked to do so by the United States, unless it is plainly understood that the truce is to be followed by a recognition of Cuba libre. Return of Loulu Klopscli. KEY WEST, March 30.—Special Commissioner Louis Klopsch, of the Christian Herald. was on the steamer Mascotte from Havana for Tampa to-night. He expects to return to Cuba In about ten days after beltig in New York and Washington. There were nienty-four passengers from Havana by the Mascotte to-night, and among them about fifty Americans, who say that Americans are not safe in Havana now. The Mallory line steamer Nueces arrived to-night from New York with 3,069 packages of provisions and ammunition for the government. Trouble Expected, at Havana. NEW YORK, March 30.—'The Ward line steamer Vlgilanoia arrived to-day from Havana. The Vigilaneia brings no news of a special nature, except that it was commonly reported in Havana that on a declaration of war on Spain being made by the United States a wholesale murder of Americans in Havana would take place and Consul General Lee would be the first to be assassinated. Deadly Explosion at .Mntauaaa. KEY WEST, Fla., March 30. It is reported by a Cuban merchant here that sev-enty-one Spanish soldiers were killed in an explosion this afternoon at Matanzus. It is impossible as yet to verify this rumor. SEVERE EARTHQUAKE. Han Francisco and Other Portions of California Shaken. SAN FRANCISCO, March 30.—A severe shock of earthquake was felt here at 11:43 to-night. The vibrations continued for fully fifteen seconds, causing people to rush from their homes in all parts of the city. The earthquake was one of the most severe ever experienced in this State. Buildings were violently rocked and telephone and telegraph circuits were broken. At midnight no serious dumago had been reported. 11l Pleaded Not Guilty. NEW YORK, March 30.—The nine persons indicted on charges of defrauding the city of Brooklyn were arraigne<l before Judge Aspinwull, in the Kings County Court today. All pleaded not guilty and bail was continued in each case. Tho indicted men are former City Works Commissioner Theo. U. Willis, Police Commissioner William E. Phillips, ex-Aldermen Joseph R. Clark and William 11. la'aycraft. ex-Deputy Commissioner of City Works Robert W. Fielding, ex-inspector of City Works Milne, ex-Water Purveyor Oscur Knapp, former Warrant Clerk A. I-iwrence Jensen and former Bu■MlmwuiMDt of SfeWttTM William Cl off.

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AN ULTIMATUM SPAIN GIVEN FORTY-EIGHT HOURS TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO. Mast Reply *y 10 O’Oloek Tills Morning to McKinley's Demand to Withdraw from Cuba. AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT WHICH VICE PRESIDENT HOBART IS SAID TO HAVE MADE. Congre(nnen Not So Radical for War Yesterday a* Their Utterances of Tuesday Indicated. M’KINLEY TO BE GIVEN TIME * RESULT OF NEGOTIATIONS AT MADRID WILL BE AWAITED. Another Conference of Honse Republicans and a. Committee Named tu Visit the President. YESTERDAY’S DEVELOPMENTS. Vice President Hobart is reported to have said that an nltinintnin, giving Spain forty-eight hours to reply to President McKinley's demands, was sent to Madritl. The time will expire at lO o'clock this morning. The ultimatum calls for a cessation of hostilities, the withdrawal of Spanish troops from Cnba nnd the Independence of the island. An answer is expected today. Republican members of the Honse to the number of 115, who favor aggressive action in the Caban question, held a conference lust nlglit nnd appointed a committee of eleven to wait on the President to-day and explain tlielr views and attitude. Several speeches were made advising against n rupture with the administration. Other members who had seen the President daring the day said Mr. McKinley believed his negotiations with Spain would be successful, bat if they were not the whole subject would he placed before Congress.

The session of the Honse was marked by great excitement and considerable tumult. Mr. Bailey, of Texas, the minority leuder, attempted to secure passage of a resolution recognising Caban Independence, his hope being to gain the support of the "war party" Republicans and overrule Speaker Reed. His plan failed, for only two Republicans voted with the Democrats. About a dozen others, however, sat silent while the roll was being called. The speaker was sustained—lSO to 130. The galleries were crowded with visitors, and Mr. Bailey and other rndteal members received storms of applause. Jerry Simpson raised a laugh when he referred to the "speaker’s reconcentrados." The Senate committee on foreign relations took no action on any of the resolutions before it. Several members Interviewed the President. nnd afterwards stated It would be time to net when Mr. McKinley Indicated a failure of the present negotiations with Spain. The President told his visitors a crisis was approaching, and that he hoped both houses would be patient and avoid radical moves until Spain’s reply to the propositions submitted through Minister NY oodford had been received. The armored Spanish cruisers Infanta Maria Theresa and Cristobal Colon and the torpedn-hont destroyer Destructor have sailed westward from Carthagena. presumably for Cuba. Minister NYoodford sent the information from Madrid, and the news aroused great interest and some flurry among navnl officers. Other advices say Spain is fitting out more war ships nnd preparing to fortify the Canaries and the Hnleurlc islands. Reports from Madrid as to public sentiment are conflicting, but the situation is deemed eritienl. President McKinley’s proposals were considered by the Cabinet yesterday afternoon. Another meeting will he held at noon today, at which the Qneen Regent •will preside, and this afternoon United States Minister Woodford nnd Senors Sagasta, Gallon and Moret will hold a final conference. Secrecy in regard to war preparations Is to be observed at the Navy and NVur Departments hereafter. Subordinates have been forbidden to give ont information without cousent of superior officers. The secretary of the navy is negotiating for a coaling station in the West Indies, and the island of St. Thomas mny he purchased from the Danish government. Officers have been selected for the vessels of the "mosquito Meet." The steam steel yacht Acgnrn Ims been purchased from an Italian firm for *300,000. It will be used as u dispatch boat. Preparations for defense continue on a large scale, and the fleets at Key West and Hampton Roads are has) preparing for active service. Secretary Long has denied n rumor that Consul General Lee, at Hnvnnn, is dissatisfied with the President’s policy nnd threatens to resign. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WASHINGTON. March 30. Vice President Hobart i: : quoted aa follows: "An ultimatum huts been sent the Spanish gov*

ernment. Originally it was for forty-eight hours. That time will expire at 10 o’clock to-morrow morning Thursday, March 31. Washington time—which will be about 3 or 4 p. m. in Madrid. This ultimatum rails for a cessation if hostilities and the withdrawal of the troops and flag of Spain from Cuba. This, of course, means the independence of the island. After the ultimatum had gone to Madrid a dispatch was received from the government, through Minister Woodford, inquiring whether the independence of Cuba was an essential of the proposition. The President answered that Cuban independence was an essential point of the ultimatum. The Spanish Ministry will meet tomorrow, and a reply to the ultimatum is expected some time during the day.’’ The foregoing affords confirmation of the reports which have been in circulation to the effect that Madrid was being spurred to a prompt decision by vigorous demands from Washington, couched in terms that could not he misinterpreted and which left the Spanish government no option but that of immediate reply to pending overtures. It is of common belief that the proposition to which Sagasta and his ministers are giving most serious consideration is that in- ♦ volvlng tho sale of the island to the insurgents, notwithstanding the qualified denial of Minister Polo. Some doubt is felt in certain quarters as to any authority having been given by the insurgents to any one to make a bid in their name for the island. Representatives of the so-called Cuban republic make statements that are in direct conflict upon this important point, but it is incredible that the President should make overtures to Spain based upon the purchase of the island without being sure of his ground.

WEEK WILL SETTLE IT. NVar Will Come Soon, or All Danger Will Have Panged. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WASHINGTON. March 30.-By this time next week we will either be in a war with Spain or the danger of a war will have been permanently passed. The President has drawn back the curtain sufficiently for Congress to see that the end will be reached by that time. Something definite was ail that was demanded by the impatient members of Congress who had taken a radical stand for early action or for information which would satisfy them that the administration had a definite policy and was working to a positive end. Ample assurances have been given by the President that such was the case, and the Republicans of the House testified this afternoon to their confidence in the President by unitedly resisting leader Bailey’s efforts to stampede them. Whatever policy may he determined on and whatever action taken it can now be said with safety will be taken by the Republican party. The Republicans have recovered from their temporary spasm of hysterics and are cool and steady again. They are masters ot the situation, or, ai least, believe themselves to be so. They are moving like a w'ell-diseiplined army and acknowledging the leadership and authority of the President. To effect this condition the President found It necessary to take Congress into his confidence to a far greater extent than strict dip’omatic custom usually permits. This was found best from a Republican standpoint, for it has quieted the agitation and allayed irritation among a great many stalwart members of the organization. It has brought the legislative and executive branches of the government into closer relations, and gives assurance of harmonious co-operation when the moment arrives for supreme action. The adjourned conference of the Republican recalcitrants this evening was attended by 115 representatives, a majority of the Republican membership of the House. The situation was explained to them and they were content to let matters take their course for the present. They were not, and have not, been animated by a desire to quarrel with the President or to go outside of their party for allies to compel prompt action. What they wanted was to know that action would be taken, when it would be taken, and when results could be expected. Light was shed upon these points and they were delighted to learn that their ends would be secured without being compelled to resort to radical or rebellious methods. It was deemed best, however, to maintain their organization, and so a steering committee of eleven members was appointed, of which Mr. Hopkins, of Illinois, was made chairman. This committee was directed to call upon the President to-mor-row to get in closer touch with him and incidentally to inform him that, while consenting to his request for time, there was a decided indisposition to grant an indefinite extension. General Grosvenor, chairman of the Republican House caucus, has indicated his entire willingness to call the Republican members together whenever a formal demand is made upon him. Speaker Reed was informed this afternoon that a caucus might be called. His reply was: “Go ahead and rail a caucus; l am perfectly willing. I have no policy of my own to carry out against the wishes of a majority of the Republicans of the House.’’ The speaker has found out for himself that there is a vast difference between political recalcitrants and military mutineers. The latter can be summarily shot, while the former have to be coaxed back into line. Indiana was well represented at the conference of the House war party this afternoon and*Mr. Paris was given a place of honor on the steering committee. Senator Mason, of Illinois, made the rounds of the Indiana delegation to-day, showing a. dispatch and asking questions as to the identity of the gentleman who signed his name thereto. The dispatch was from Indianapolis and read: ’’(’ease, babbling crank.” it was signed Dr. W. N. Wishard. When he asked Senator Fairbanks about the doctor, the latter’s brother, United States District Attorney A. W. Wishard, was standing by his side. The j two gentlemen wore introduced, and the attorney gave the doctor a good character.

PI RCHASE OF Cl RA. No Negotiations by McKinley with That End In View. WASHINGTON. March 30.-The Spanish minister to-day declined to speak to the press concerning the reports of a Spanish {.Continued on Third Page.)

DONS ARE BUSY SECRETLY PREPARING FOR NVAR NN ITH GREATEST ACTIVITY. Severe Press Censorship Established to Prevent I.eakaße of News Concerning: Naval Movements. HURRIED WORK ON SHIPS c AND ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR STRENGTHENING FORTIFICATIONS. * Spaniards at Home and Abroad Said to Be Contributing to NVar nnd Defense Funds. MUCH DEPENDS ON TO-DAY C ABINET NN ILL AGAIN CONSIDER M’KINLEY’S PROPOSALS. Tone of the Madrid Press Less Bellieose than Isnul—The Torpedo tyint Flotilla. 1 MADRID, Nov. 30.—A severe censorship is exercised to prevent the leakage of news as to the naval movements, while the war prepartions continue with the greatest activity and as far as possible the greatest secrecy. The utmost efforts are making night and day to get the first-class ironclads Pelayo and Carlos V completed, when it is regarded as certain they will be dispatched with the cruisers Maria Theresa and Cristobal Colon to join the Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo in Cuban waters, thus forming a squadron of six armored vessels against America’s seven. The Marquis Cornillas, president of the Spanish transatlantic steamship line to Cuba and South America, who is an ardent patriot, has daily conferences with # Senor Sagasta, the premier. The Marquis Cornillas, Senor Emilio Castelar, General Lopez Dominguez, secretary of war in Sagasta’s former Cabinet, and Mgr. Cardena, bishop of Zion, the Queen Regent’s chaplain, are the leading spirits in a movement for a national subscription to build a war ship to be called ‘‘Second of May.” The original idea was that every Spaniard should contribute a day’s earnings on May 2, the ninetieth anniversary of the rising of the people of Madrid against French domination towards the national defense. This wave of patriotism, with the enrollment of the volunteer corps, is spreading enthusiasm throughout the country. All se-ats have been sold for to-morrow’s opera performance, realizing about £5,000 ($25,000) for the navy, and similar performances are being arranged in other cities. It is said that £B,OOO ($40,000) was realized by the Havana performance. The Madrid papers allege that the South American republics have already subscribed enough to build a war ship, to be called Rio de la Plata, while Mexico has sent huge donations. The Spanish army will give a day’s pay. Orders have been sent to strengthen the defenses at Manila and Porto Rico. There is a good deal of comment upon America’s purchase of twenty-three heavy guns from the Armstrongs, arid it is alleged that both Spain and Japan had previously refused them after a trial. The impression of the press and the public generally is that Spain will be able to make a good show in the event of war, although her men-of-war are smaller than the Americans. She would depend on her greater strength in torpedo boats, torpedo catchers and torpedo boat destroyers. Public opinion, however, is swayed by every passing wind, and since the presentation of the Maine report to Congress has net produced a crisis, and inasmuch as exaggerated reports of M. Hanotaux’s speech have excited hopes of European support, the present teeling is one of extreme optimism, increased by hopes of the outcome of the NVoodford-Sagasta conference, an optimism wh*ch prevails especially in financial circles. Minister Woodford’s proposals are not yet known to the public here. The papers assert that when he gave assurances of America’s friendliness Senor Sagasta pithily retorted by alluding to the warlike preparations of the United States, the attitude of the American Congress ami to American popular feeling. General Woodford is said to have explained this as “only natural in order to be ready for emergencies.” The result of to-morrow’s ence is awaited on all sides with the greatest anxiety and hope.

SPAMSH C ABWKT MEETING. Pinal Conference to Be Held to.l>n> —Conflict tug Report*. MADRID, March -30.—Rumors hero are of a conflicting nature. Even the news that is allowed to leak out concerning the negotiations with the United States does not consist. While apparently everything looks calm and peaceful in official circles. El Pais, a jingo newspaper, says Spain is making extraordinary preparations for war. it may be stated, however, that while the situation is outwardly of the calmest description, the actual position of affairs is regarded as critical by both the United States legation and the Spanish government. The United States minister. Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, is working energetically. and will continue to work energetically, for Spain's peace until the first gun is fired. It is known the Spanish government admits the desirability or necessity of complying with the demands of the United States, and i‘ is only in the disinclination of the ministers to put this willingness Into concrete form that the danger lies. If a conference were to be held with British, German or French diplomats the

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matter would be settled without question. The point which General NVoodford is now pressing is thut In the interests of humanity hostilities in Cuba must cease immediately. No date was fixed either in the first or in the present note, but the United States is now dwelling on the meaning of the word “immediately” and insisting that Spain accept its general interpretation. The public generally is taking little apparent interest in the situation, but there is a general disinclination to believe that war Is likely. A Cabinet council was held this afternoon to consider the American proposals. Another will be held to-morrow at noon, presided over by the Queen Regent, and at 4 o'clock to-morrow there will be a final conference between United States Minister Woodford, Senor Sagasta, tho premier, Senor Gullon, the foreign minister, and Senor Moret, the minister for the colonics. It is now said that the proposition which Spain will answer covers two points only, and its publication will be a revelation to some of those abroad who have been denouncing America's aggressive attitude. It follows: First—Spain to proclaim immediately an armistice in Cuba to last until October, during which interval the United States will use its good offices with the insurgents to make this temporary peace permanent. Second—Spain to do her best toward relieving suffering and starvation on the island, with America to be allowed to assist in this work.

Midnight—At the Cabinet council to-day Senor Capdepon, minister of the interior, explained the results of the elections and Senor Moret read a series of important documents relative to the situation of the reconcentrados in Cuba and the results of the efforts hitherto made for their relief. In view of these documents Senor Moret proposed and the council approved an open credit of 3,000,00! pesetas, to be placed at the disposition of General Blanco by cable to be used in succoring necessitous reconcentrados and to facilitate means of work for those willing to return to their holdings!, with the supply of needful advances to enable them to till the grounds. The documents read by Senor Moret tended to show that the healthy reconcentrados who were deslrious of working could find sufficient labor in the fields, but that those who had lost their implements or the small capital necessary to sustain them for three months while waiting for the product of their husbandry needed some kind of administrative organization more complex than the simple distribution of food by commission. This intention appeared also from the fact that many heads of families had emigrated, seeking work in the towns of Mexico and leaving abandoned wives and children, who remained without resources, there being large numbers of children whose future must inspire the liveliest sympathy. Senor Sagasta gave an account of the conference with United States Minister Woodford and explained America’s proposals, their character and significance. The council deliberated at great length and after consideration of the important issues depending upon its decisions, resolved to submit the results of the deliberations to-mor-row to the Queen Regent. The report that the government has obtained the Queen Regent’s signature to a new credit from the Bank of Spain is unfounded. A dispatch from Barcelona says that the armed steam yacht Giraldo, purchased by the Spanish government from Harry McCalmont, the English race horse owner, after the vessel had been rejected by the United States, is now being fitted up as a dispatch boat. El Pais says four war ships have been obtained by Spain in France, and that negotiations are pending for the purchase of several torpedo boats in Great Britain. Ei Pais also says that orders have been issued to mobilize all the Spanish war ships and the torpedo boat Halcon is to sail immediately from Carthagena for Cadiz, where a second torpedo squadron is being prepared Military engineers, according to El Pais, are starting for the Canary islands, and the Palearie islands are being fortified. Italy, it is said by El Pals, has decided to sell the armored cruiser Giuseppe Garibaldi, of 6,840 tons and welt armored, a sister ship of the Varez, to Spain. Two regiments still, according to El Pais, are going to the Canary islands to strengthen the Spanish garrison there.

The Armstrongs’ Spanish agent, a Spaniard, who is in touch with the government and commercial people in Spain, has expressed the belief that unless the powers intercede there will be war. He added: “If the United States offered money for our clearing out of Cuba we could not accept, but if the proposition emanated from another power it is not unlikely that it would be accepted.” This view of the case is echoed by a portion of the Spanish press, which advises Spain to wash her hands of Cuba. Senor Ortiz de Sarato, a prominent former Carlist deputy, who has just been defeated at Vittoria, expresses the opinion that there would be no war, saying: “We have neither ships, sailors, s> -diers, plans nor money, and the government knows it. It will struggle to the last end, then cave in.” Senor Sarato, who was re jently at Cadiz, says the Spanish war ships Pelayo and Carlos V, which the government announced ready for sea, cannot possibly be made ready sooner than in two months.

For Home C onsumption. WASHINGTON, March 30.—When the dispatch from Madrid stating the propositions to which Spain would reply was shown to an ofllcial of the administration whose position is such as ‘o give weight to his utterances, he said that, in view of to-day’s events, the Madrid statement of the President’s propostiion was not to be taken seriously. The armistice scheme referred to was the very one which had almost caused an open revolt in Congress. The administration was quoted as saying to-day that an armistice would not be pressed. The probable explanation was that the armistice stcry had been circulated by the government in Madrid for home consumption. BANK HI PTS WANT TO FIGHT. War Sentiment la Ntrong Among the Manses of Spain. NEW YORK, March 30.—A cablegram from Madrid to the Journal says: Passionate patriotism and a bankrupt treasury are two great facts which stand out clear and distinct in Madrid at this moment. Public sentiment is rising fast and anybody who thinks that the Spaniards do not want to iight has only to come here now to be undeceived. It is only her absolute inability to raise more money from her dejected and ilea pairing foreign creditors that prevents Spain from taking an aggressive attitude and forcing war on the United States as the la-st way out of the hopeless struggle to retain Cuba. The slightest suggestion from newspapers Inviting people to aid the government In war preparation is eagerly supported and there is no protest from the stock gamblers or tories as In New York. From Barcelona, Burgos and other towns the government has received private offers of volunteer battalions for garrison service in order that the regular troops stationed there may be transferred for service against the United States. If necessary the organizers of these battalions declare no man will be enrolled unless he has a profession and is known for good conduct. The

BAILEY FAILED REPUBLICAN'S RKITSED TO BE LED BY A WILY TEXAS DEMOCRAT, v Who Tried to Override <le **C'*ar” and Force a Ciihnn Recognition Resolution ThroiiKh the House. ■ ♦ SPEAKER REED SUSTAINED * ♦ AFTER MAKING A LONG STATEMENT IN SIPPOHT OF A RULING. ■ ■ Vote Stood ISO to 131), Only Two Republicans Join In* tlic Minority, Though Others Did Not Answer. * WILD, UPROARIOUS SCENES ■ ♦ FOR WHICH CROWDS IN THE GALLERIES WERE RESPONSIBLE. Severitl Speeches That Caused Excitement ami Evoked Cheers—Senate Proceedings Unite Tantc. WASHINGTON, March 30.—A wild and uproarious scene occurred in the House of Representatives to-day, when Mr. Bailey, the Democratic leader, attempted to force the hand of the Republicans on a proposition to overrule the speaker and pass a resolution recognizing the independence of the Cuban republic. He was cheered on by the crowded galleries, but the members of the majority refused to support him. Many of them sympathized with the purpose of the resolution. Mr. Hull, chairman of the military committee, going so far as to indorse the proposition under the impression that it provided for a declaration of war, hut most of the radicals who yesterday were in favor of any sort of revolutionary methods had been won over to the policy of sticking to the party organization and refusing to do anything until the initiative came from their side. They were rallied by two of the leading advocates of armed intervention and .the speaker himself from the chair made indirect appeal to his party associates to stand firm, at the same time intimating that if their impatience was curbed u little longer they would have th® opportunity they coveted. When the vote was taken f>nly two Republicans—Messrs. Acheson and Robbins, of Pennsylvaniabroke from the party lines. About a dozen more sat silent in their seats and refused to vote. The scene throughout wps most dramatic and the members and spectators In the galleries were wrought up to a high pitch of excitement. Several times later in the day during consideration oi the o.i/ai bill, whenever the Cuban question wag broached, the members swarmed about the speaker and the galleries cheered. This was especially the case when Mr. Cummings, of New York, spoke. Mr. Boutelie, who objected to a request for extension of his time, was hissed. The only important action on the naval bill to-day was the refusal of the chair to sustain a point of order against the provision for a floating steel dock at Algiers, Da.

THE STORM BREAKS. The storm broke immediately after the reading of the journal when Mr. Bailey, the Democratic leader, demanded recognition as a matter of privilege and offered a resolution. A profound sensation followed. Members rose en masse all over the House. No one knew what the resolution contained, but all knew that it related to the ail-ab-sorbing topic of Cuba. Mr. Evans (Rep., Ky.) interposed to declare that a pension bill coming over from last night was in order, and amid intense excitement the speaker, with white, stern face, held that the regular order was th* consideration of the pension bill, which he directed the clerk to read. While it was being read Mr. Bailey requested that the resolution be sent back to him. As soon aa the pension bill was passed he was again on his feet demanding recognition. But Mr. Boutelle, chairman of the naval affairs committee, was also calling for recognition, and the speaker recognized him, pausing amid the clamor and confusion to inform Mr. Bailey calmly that his rights would bo respected. Mr. BouteUe then moved that the House go into committee of the whole and resume consideration of the naval appropriation bill. ’’Pending that motion,” announced tha speaker, ‘ the gentleman from Texas states he desires to present a privileged question. The gentleman will state it.” Mr. Bailey then offered the resolution for the recognition of the independence of Cuba, as follows: "Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives, That the heroic struggle of the Cuban people against the force of arms and the horrors of famine has shown them worthy to be free, and, second, the United States hereby recognizes the republic of Cuba as a free and independent state.” The reading was listened to amid a silence profoundly impressive, and at its conclusion cheer after cheer was given from the galleries and the floor. The Republican side was ominously silent. The speaker rapped vigorously for order and warned the galleries that no demonstration would be allowed. Mr. BouteUe immediately made the point of oriier that the resolution was not privileged. and on that Mr. Bailey demanded to he heard. He demanded that the subject with which the resolution dealt was too serious and the occasion too important to be hastily disposed of. He insisted that he had a right to present the resolution under the rules and rulings, and tho responsibility must rest with the majority if it was ruled out of order and the ruling sustained. He called attention to the fact that in the Fif-ty-third Congress, when Mr. Crisp was speaker, Mr. BouteUe, who now made ths point of order that this resolution was not privileged, presented a resolution of a similar character relating to Hawaii, which the speaker held was privileged, but must go to a committee. Against thut latter ruling an appeal was taken, and the whole Republican side had voted against tabling the appeal. When he said that at the head of tho list of distinguished Republicans who voted on that occasion was the honorable speaker of the House, the Democrats went into rapturous applause. REPUBLICANS RALLY. Meantime the confusion was great. Tha Republican loaders were evidently rallying their forces. Mr. Hull, chairman of the committee on military affairs, who was on* of the prime movers in the movement for prompt and vigorous action on the Repub-