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fcr of armistice that they are conferring with a view to concerted action. The Mail's Berlin correspondent says he learns the German government will fight shy of identifying itself with any note to Washington which would be likely to be regarded as an unwarrantable Interference. The Madrid correspondent of the Times says the latest news from Washington is regarded as very grave. The Madrid correspondent of the Standard says: The government’s attitude has pacified popular and military excitement; in fact, the military and political press is unanimous to-day (Friday) in discussingthe prospects of inevitable war. General Woodford will next week officially communicate to the Spanish government President McKinley’s demands on lines foreshadowed in the resolutions passed by the American House of Representatives. The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, telegraphing Thursday, says: "Even now hope is not wholly abandoned, and the government is resolved to do nothing capable of being interpreted as aggressive or provocative." The Paris correspondent of the Dally Chronicle says: "The smart plan'of saddling Spain with the odium of the first shot by escorting merchantmen with relief for the leconcentrados is said to have been suggested by Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland.” EAGER FOR WAR. Queen Urgent Changes Her ToneThreat from Don Carton. MADRID, April 14, via Bayonne, France, April 15.--The action taken by the Spanish Cabinet to-day has confirmed the general belief which has been prevalent here since yesterday that war is now inevitable. The warlike tone of the official note Issued by the Spanish government finds general approval ltre and creates much excitement. Cqfitrary to the general opinion that the Queen Regent has been negotiating for peace at any price, her attitude to-day had much to do with the firm action of the Cabinet. It is learnad on unquestionable authority that tho Queen Regent recently made the following statement: "I prefer even the horrors of war rather than tarnish on the prestige of the army or an impairment of the rights of the crown.” Another factor undoubtedly is Don Carlos’s manifesto of yesterday, of which the following 4s an extract which was not risked submitting to the censor:* “The governors of Madrid may make a call to arms inevitable and immediate if they continue to permit the Spanish standard to be dragged in the mud. Twenty years of patriotic retirement have proved that I am neither ambitious nor a conspirator. Tho greater and better part of my life as a man has been spent in the difficult task of restraining my natural impulses and those of my enthusiastic Carlists, whoso eagerness l was the first to appreciate, but which nevertheless I curbed, although it rent my heart to do so. To-day national honor speaks louder than anything, and tho "same patriotic duty which formerly hade mo say, ’Wait yet a while,’ may leave me to cry, commanding the Carlists ’Forward!’ and not only the Carltsts, but all Spaniards, especially to the two national forces which still bravely withstand the enervating femininities of the regency, the people ana the army. If the glove which Washington has Hung in the face of Spain is picked up by Madrid I will continue the same example of abnegation as before, wretched in that I cannot partake in the struggle other than by prayers and by the. influence of my name." Continuing. Don Carlos in his manifesto says: "I will applaud from my soul those w ho have the good fortune to taco the fire, and I shall consider those Carlists as serving my cause who embark in war against the United States. But if everything leads me to fear that the policy of humiliation will again prevail wo will snatch the reins of government from those who are unworthy to hold them and wc will occupy their places.” The report that Spain had purchased the Hamburg-American liners Norman mi a and Cjlumbia waa confirmed to-night. It is raid that the minister for the colonies. Senor Morel, bought them without consulting Admiral Bormejo, the minister of marine. As Indicated to-night in the Heraldo. Spain is figuring on ytliow fever being an important factor of the Cuban situation. It says; "Wc have 200,000 troops on tho island perfectly acclimated, and any Americans who are landed there will die like flies.” The Cuban colonial Cabinet has addressed a. manifesto to the Queen Regent offering unc ondltional assistance in defense of Spain and in behulf of the regeneration of Cuba. Senor Sagasta. the premier, presented the manifesto to her Majesty this afternoon as soon as it was received. It expresses the warmest and most enthusiastic adherence to the Spanish government and says: "The Cubans in their gratitude to the mother country will always act w-ith her to maintain. even Rt the greatest sacrifices, the honor and sovereignty of the nation and the free institutions of the colony.” Lieutenant General Weyler authorizes the correspondent of the Associated Press to say that reports published here as to a supposed statement by Consul General Fitzhngh Lee,respecting a letter General Weyler addressed to Santos Cuzman as to torpedoes and mines placed in the port of Havana during his (Weyler's) command and respecting a subsequent dispatch from him begging Guzman to destroy the letter after the catastrope that befell the Maine are entirely without foundation. The utterances of General Fitzhugh Lee on his return to the United States regarding the Maine, etc., are violently denounced hers. General Weyler reiterates that the letter of which he is said to be author, referred to iy General Lee. is apocryphal. It is announced here that in spite of the armistice the insurgents continue their Incursions and it is added that the governwnent has received news to the effect that new filibustering expeditions are being organized 1u Florida, their destination, being the Isiand of Cuba. According to Madrid reports the Spanish minister at Washington. Senor Polo y Rernahe, is ready to leave Washington, but has not yet received the necessary orders from his government. *

SHE IS NOW A SPANISH QUEEN. Her Majesty Arouses War Enthusiasm by a- (ieneruu* Gift. MADRID, April 15.—Great enthusiasm has been aroused here by the fact that the Queen Regent has headed the national subscription to Increase the strength of the Spanish navy by giving one million pesetas towards tho fund. The Imparcial, Independent, commenting on her Majesty's action to-day, says: "Until yesterday many people only saw in the august lady a virtuous Queen, but since yesterday she has been known to all as a Spanish Queen. Her gift of one million pesetas gains her millions of blessings." Referring to the political situation, the Imparcial remarks: "Senor Sagasta's government finally struck the Spanish note yesterday, the result being a reunion of the government and the people. To-day we are all Spaniards: we forget party lines, and we are united around the state.” The Iniuurcial says it deplores President McKlnley’s staining the supreme magistracy with falsehood In connection with the Maine, though no one believes the accusation, Spanish truditlons being the best answer to the miserable calumny. By neglect and clumsiness the Americans lost the Maine, and by cowardice in leaving the Spaniard alone in saving the perishing crew American naval honor was lost with the ship.” The Imparcial announces important documents are on their way from Havana to Madrid, "showing that the rebellion is expiring and proving that the United Stntes government has directly assisted the insurgents." Tho liberal approves energetic measures adopted by the government yesterday, saying: "Only through Parliament cun uii which the nation should know be ntHde known.” Continuing, the Liberal advises the press to “confine itself to fanning the warlike enthusiasm.” adding: "No new discussion is possible w'hile Spanish sovereignty in Cuba is challenged. The u-lobo this morning severely’ censures ihe Carltst manifesto, saying it considers It "not patriotic, but revolutionary,” and adds: "The government requires no spur to calmly defend the rights of the nation. It will not strike first, but It trill return a blow,” HI Epoca, Conservative, considering that war Is imminent, approves the summoning of tho Cortea as strengthening alike the public spirit and the hands of the government. It compliments the Queen Regent •m her generous subscription to the navy fund, denounces severely the congressional references to the Maine disaster, highly approving the decision of the government thereupon, and says that "the world now ’ knows American humanitarlanim spells

hypocrisy.” El Epoca says it is glad that Senor Polo y Bernabe has orders for withdrawal from Washington should an official act sanction American intervention in Cuba. The world, it declares, already possesses plenty of proofs of Spain's patience and moderation, though, as the cessation of diplomatic relations is a step towards war, it (El Epoca) could wish that the initiative had been, left to America, The ministerial El Correo calls attention to the fact that the United States Senate has not yet voted, though the paper believes a vote will probably be taken to-day. or, at the latest, to-morrow. It says: "Even supposing that the resolutions adopted by the two chambers are different and that a mixed committee is appointed, there is likely to be only the briefest discussion. What will be the President’s conduct, supposing that the Senate agrees with the resolutions adopted by the House of Representatives? He will remain armed with the authority he requested in 'his message to Congress, namely, the authority to intervene, and solely that. Clearly the President will not give independence, seeing that he excludes that idea from his message, to tiie disgust alike of the New York Junto and tho insurgents. What government, then, will President McKinley establish that will conform to American interests and the principles of humanity? It is not logical to suppose that President McKinley refers to the autonomous government now existing in Cuba. and. therefore, he must look for it to the United States seeking annexation and caring nothing for the independence of the Cuban people. Consequently his message was purely negative, rejecting alike Spanish and Cuban government. Will this selfstyled Christian and humanitarian Nation plunge into the horrors of war? No wonder that all Europe will rise, horrified, at its hypocrisy. But let war come. Justice and right will be on the side of Spain.” W ILL NOT SURRENDER Cl BA. Spain Has No Idea of Relinquishing the Island. WASHINGTON. April 15.—1n view of conflicting reports as to the attitude of Spain, a high foreign authority, speaking with authoritative information on the matter, authorized the following semi-official statement of the Spanish position as to the surrender of Cuba: “Once and for all, let it be understood that the erroneous impressions as to Spain’s relinquishing the Island of Cuba are false and are calculated to inspire false hopes and embarrass intelligent action. The government of Spain has never entertained the thought and never will entertain it, of evacuating Cuba. At no time has there been a consideration of any step withdrawing the sovereignty of Spain over her West Indian colonies. The honor and dignity of Spain revolt at the suggestion of the independence of Cuba, which would alike reduce that island to the misery of irresponsible rule, and at the same time terminate Spanish authority, irreparably hound up with the prosperity of the isiand. For this and other reasons, the reports that Spain is yielding to a retirement from Cuba are both mischievous and groundless. No rulers, no statesmen, no Cortes of Spain would ever consider such a humiliation. But, in the face of it, Spain, always desirous of peace, and ready by every honorable means to secure peace, will stand resolutely in defense of her inalienable right, her sovereignty and her honor. And she feels confident she has with her the moral support of the entire civilized world.” ♦ NOTE TO THE POWERS. How Spain Will Try to Aronsr Sympathy for Herself. LONDON. April 15.—A special dispatch from Madrid, published this afternoon, says: "The note to thepporersw r ers will review- the whole Cuban question, pointing out that all the trouble with the United States arises through the clamor of the sugar manufacturers, who. it is claimed, fomented and organized the entire revolt. Attention will be recalled to the alleged unmolested American filiburtcrings and it will be asserted that the chief insurgent leaders are not Cuhans. hut adventurers of all nationalities, whose sole purpose Is plunder and robbery. The concessions made by Spain will be enumerated and the note will say that while Spain has done everything possible to pacify the island, the consuls of the United States have constituted themselves insurgent agents, and the further statement will be made that when autonomy premised the desired result the American squadron was sent to Cuba to encourage the insurgents to hold out. These contentions, it is added. will be supported by documentary evidence, -which, it is alleged, will prove the bad faith displayed throughout by the United States towards Spain. The note to the powers will conclude with declaring that Spain, having exhausted means of peace, is reluctantly compelled to prepare for war. and to fight for the maintenance of its rights and honor.” Senor Sagasta. the Spanish premier, is quoted in a special dispatch from Madrid as saying, in reference to the destruction of the Maine having been caused through Spanish agency: “This infamous calumny merits the reprobation of the whole world. All the nations know the true cause of the disaster, and many American officials know' it, too. For the government to base a plea of intervention on a heartless calumny of this character is to rebel against justice aqd reason. For this reason it is impossible for us to refrain from protesting formally to the powers against the Imputation.”

A THREAD OF HOrE. Cardinal Rnmpolla Still Thinks Hostilities May Be Avoided. LONDON. April 15.—The Rome correspondent of the Daily News says: “Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary of state, speaking to-night to the French ambassador about the chances of war between Spain and the United States, said: ‘We still hope and there is still a thread of hope.’ Although, according to the news received from the Vatican, it is considered certain that President McKinley will send pn ultimatum to Spain, they still hope and work thereto to find some means to avoid extremities, either by inducing Spain to make fresh concessions, for which purpose the Pope has again personally addressed the Queen Regent and Senor Sagasta, or by finding a basis of arbitration acceptable to both sides. In the latter connection, Queen Victoria is spoken of as the only European sovereign whom the United States, it is supposed, would allow to interfere in their affairs. Most explicit instructions on the subject * have been sent to Mgr. Nava, the papal nuncio at Madrid, through Mgr. Clari, the nuncio at Paris. France and ttussia, it is raid, have been prevailed upon to make fresh representations at Washington in favor of peace. The suggestion has been made by the Vatican to try to organize a European naval demonstration against the United States, but the project was ridiculed.” RUSSIA MAY INTERCEDE. Keiiueittrd by Italy to Urge America to a Less Vigorous Policy. LONDON. April 16.—The Rome correspondent of the Daily Mail says: "Capt. A. T. Mahan, of the United States navy, artived here last night (Thursday), and in the course of a conversation with me to-day denied the report that he has a special mission to Europe from the United States government. Alluding to the allegation that the great powers were to make a naval demonstration in Spain’s favor he expressed the utmost incredulity as to its truth and us to its feasibility even if contemplated. The Foreign Office declares absolutely untrue that the powers have even discussed any proposition of concrete action in the ilispajio-Amencan dispute. So far they have merely decided for the moment to otter no further intervention as a body. Italy, however, has proposed that Russ.a, a recognized disinterested nation, should use its offices to Indue? the United States to accept a middle course—one less vigorous in its actions. This the other powers have heartily approved. The entire Italian press is hostile to the United States. The Tribune calls on the powers to mark the risk an American victory would mean for them. It says: "If Spain is vanquished the old established rights of Europe will fall before American highandednesa. America’s Gargantuan appetite will grow with victory and then woe to the natlbns of Europe.” The Popolo Romano compares America's action to the Jameson raid in the Transvaul and says it is "unjustified and condemned by the whole civilized tvorld” and that "America is mistaken If she thinks Spain will be left at her mercy." LESS PESSIMISTIC. (Tiling** In the Feeling nt Madrid— Hope Based on Powers. LONDON. April 16.—The Madrid correspondent of the Daily Mall telegraphing at 6 o’clock Friday evening, says: "The feeling here to-day ha* been less pessimistic and the best proof of it Is Spanish securitieo have risen. It is said the European powers are working hard to prevent an out-

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break of hostilities and that Austria is foremost in this peaceful enterprise. The members of the Spanish government, however, manifest very little trust in a peaceful solution. Several of them hinted as much in conversations had with them to-day. In political circles the attitude is very skeptical. only few believing that peace is probable. It is remembered how powerless were the powers during the Cretan crisis. The Pope, however, is not dismayed, and continues to wofk for an arrangement for the dispute. The discussion of the resolutions new before the American Senate is being watched with the greatest interest. "The national subscription to increase the navy is expected very soon to reach 50.000,000 pesetas, several wealthy Spanish noblemen subscribing ns much as 500.000 pesetas each. The so-called Cathtajic party, composed of uitramontanes and dissidents, from the Carlists, has resolved to open a subscription of its own, the proceeds of which will be devoted to such patriotic end as its members may think proper. Apart from this, however, the national subscription is creating very wide enthusiasm. As regards a popular patriotic ugitation and its outbursts in the street, this is only showing Itself in sparks, it is not yet a consuming fire. All the influential men of all parties, except, of course, Romero, Robledo and Weyler, are exhorting the people to exercise self-possession. “In Barcelona the students have renewed their rioting. They invaded the beautiful botanical gardens and denuded many trees of their brunches and flowers, which they carried, entwined with the Spanish colors, as banners, parading the streets. The rector tried in vain to pacify them, but they smashed the windows in the university building. In Valencia things seem quieter. Even the Republican papers advise the people to be calm. The military and naval activity has been increasing during the last few hours, but no details are given as to the preparations. "General Woodford is now keeping aloof from official centers. He has had no conference with Senor Gullon, the foreign minister. for the last three days. The news published in this morning’s Imparcial from its London correspondent concerning the deep interest taken by Queen Victoria, her earnest desire for peace and her personal endeavors in favor of its preservation has been read here with the greatest interest. A member of the Cabinet said to me to-day: 'Spain feels grateful for those endeavors. The British government can exert a great influence in favor of peace if it cares to do so, persuaded, as it is, that the United States are simply violating in the most brutal manner all international rights in their dealings with us.’ Public opinion, however, expects nothing from England, suspecting that the British government has reason of its own for the foment for siding rather with the United States.” ''Tie Paris Declaration. LONDON, April 16.—The Times prints ti is morning a letter from Sir George Baden Powell, member of Parliament (Conservative) for the Kirkdale division of Liverpool, and former joint special commissioner in the British West Indian colonies, asking why Great Britain should not plainly declare that she would not allow the declaration of Paris to be set aside, and that privateers would lie treated as pirates if they touched British ships, and, in any case, would be excluded from British ports. The Times, commenting upon tlie letter, says: "Wc c an see no reason why the pow - ers which signed (he declaration of Paris should not join in this assertion of a policy now recognized by tlie civilized world for over forty years. In any case our interests are so vast that we have a right to act for ourselves. Thbre is no reason to believe that the United States would resist the assertion of these principles and Spain can hardly refuse to submit to rules to which she voluntarily submitted during the war with France in 1823.” American Consul Insulted. BARCELONA, April IV— Last evening as the people were coming from Ithe bull fight, organized in favor of the national subscription for the navy, they took Jlags through the streets to the American consulate, where thpy remained several hours, crying “Viva Espana!” and whistling and shouting, the c-onsul looking down from the window. The Governor exerted himself to induce them to disperse. The press is unanimous in condemning the provocative attitude of the Spanish functionaries in the crowd. Europe May Cry Aload. BUDA-PESTH, April 15.—The Pester Lloyd echoes the statement of an Italian paper that Europe is likely to make its voice heard in the Interest of Justice at the close of the war, contenting itself meanwhile with strict neutrality. This idea that there would be any probability of an attempt to treat the United States lik? Japan was treated after the recent war with China is generally ridiculed by sensible men. Woodford Still Hopeful. MADRID, April 15—2 p. m.—The warlike feeling prevailing in all circles last evening has given way to a pacific impression today, General Woodford and several members of the Cabinet sharing the belief that a way satisfactory to both governments will be found. There is a decided improvement in the financial outlook. Heady to Leave. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 15,-Senor Potous, tho Spanish vice consul here, received orders to-day from the Spanish minister at Washington to be prepared to leave at a moment’s notice. The vice consul has accordingly packed his personal effects and is waiting further orders. The Spanish Fleet. LONDON, April 16.—A dispatch to the Daily Mail from St. Vincent, Cape Verde islands, says a Spanish fleet of six torpedo boats, two ironclads and one transport is there awaiting orders.

TO THE FRONT. (Concluded from First Page.) at Washington at 7 o’clock this evening directing transportation of the troops under his command to the South. The order had been anticipated and preparations were well under way upon its receipt. Railroad officials have their bids ready, and by to-mor-row morning the routes for reaching the South will be laid out. The Fourth Regiment at Fort Sheridan will board the cars for Chicago early to-morrow morning, and by the time the trains are loaded Assistant Quartermaster Lee will have contracts made with railroads leading to the South. Colonel Lee’s plans are so well matured that it will require but a few hours to complete arrangements for the movement of the entire regiment. General Brooke, as major general, will be the highest officer in the South, and army officers regard this as tantamount to his commanding the department. General Brooke and his aids arranged to-night for his immediate departure for Chickamauga. Os the troops those at Fort Thomas will probably be the first to reach the gulf coast. At Fort Sheridan news that the command was ordered South erected mui h enthusiasm. Although the troops have been in marching order for several weeks, the actual order to move was received with wild cheers and demonstrations of joy. Will Leave Sunday Night. ST. PAUL, Minn., April 15.—Brigadier General J. F. Wade, commanding the Department of Dakota, accompanied by Lieut. Col. Arthur MacArthur, Adjutant General and Major General Daniel Wheeler, chief quartermaster on his staff, will leave for his new headquarters at Tampa, Fla., Sunday night. The Third United States Infantry, stationed at Fort Snelling, is about really to move to-night and will start for Mobile probably on Monday, while the other troops in this department will leave their posts probably on Tuesday. The orders received are emergency orders, directing a niov* ment inside of five days, and by that time all the regulars in this department, except a few left in charge of each post, will be well on their way to their new stations in the South. OMAHA. Neb., April 15.—1 t has been decided that there will be no movement of troops before Monday from the Department of Missouri. Major Pond, acting quartermaster, will proceed at once to Mobile to select quarters. General Coppingcr and staff will leave Omaha Sunday for Mobile. Awaiting Orders. ST. LOUIS. Mo., April 15.—Major Wessels, the commandant of six troops of the Third Cavalry at Jefferson barracks, said to-night that he had received no orders to start for Chickumauga, but he thought such orders would come soon from General Coppinger, Lis department commander, at Omaha. Everything was ready, the major said, to move his command on snort notice. laite to-night Major Wessels received a telegram from Col. Do Russy, commanding the Eleventh Infantry, saying that he would arrive In St. latuls Saturday night or Sunday morning with six companies and the band, He re-

quested Major Wessels to have tents pitched lor the accommodation of the headquarters, staff, band and the six companies of the Eleventh, which will rendezvous here until further orders. En Route East. DENVER, Col., April 15.—At 2 o’clock this afternoon a special train in three sections on the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad passed La Junta on its way to St. Louis, carrying 362 men and 14 officers of the Eleventh Infantry, which has been stationed at Fort Apache, and other Arizona troops. The troops occupy thirty cars, with their equipment, and will reach St. Louis to-morrow. Militia to He Recruited. SPRINGFIELD, 111., April 15.—The adjutant general has issued an order for all companies and batteries of the Illinois National Guard to be recruited to their full complement of one hundred men by the end of this week. The ranks are being rapidly tilled throughout the State. .Soldiers foV Tybee Island. ATLANTA, Ga., April 15-General W. M. Graham, commander of the Department of the Gulf, to-day ordered a company of infantry to Tybee island at once. Company 11. Fifth Infantry, under Captain Bailey, left Fort McPherson for Savanah at 8 o’clock to-night. Asked <o Hid on Moving Troops. LOUISVILLE, April 15.— Local railroads were asked to-day to figure on the moving of troops from Fort Wayne, near Detroit, 503 men and officers, and from Fort Brady, near Mackinac, 25Q men and officers. MILITIA MAY HE CALLED OtT. President May Soon Ask for HO,OOP State Troops. WASHINGTON, April 15.—Major General Miles, commanding the army, said to-day that considerable misapprehension exists in regard to the raising of troops in the event of war. He thought the people should understand the situation more thoroughly than appears to be the case at present. "In the event of the passage of the resolution reported by the Senate foreign relations committee,” said General Miles, “the President would have authority to call into the service of the government militia to the number of about 12,000,000 men. The third section of the resolution directs and empowers the President to use the entire land and naval forces of the United States, and to call into the actual service of the United States the militia of the several States to such extent as may bo necessary to carry these resolutions into effect.” The question of how many of the militia of the several States shall be first called into service for active duty when military operations are decided upon is engaging the attention of the President and the officials of the War Department. The opinion was expressed by one of the latter to-day that after the concentration of the regular army in the South the President will call for 50,000 of the militiamen. This number, it is believed. will suffice for immediate purposes. Secretary Alger was quoted as having said to some visitors to-day that if Congress directed the President to use the land and naval forces in the case of Cuba, a cali by the President for 50.0 K) volunteers (militiamen) would be made within forty-eight hours thereafter. The secretary declined to affirm or deny the report, but it is fully expected that such a call will be made. Through the efforts of Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn. the department has information bearing on the carrying capacity and speed of every vessel engaged in the coastwise trade which is of particular use just at this time. Mr. Meiklejohn desires the statement made that the War Department will not buy any vessels for the purpose to which these vessels may be put, preferring to charter them in every case. Orders have been issued directing Gen. Wesley Merritt, commanding the Department of the East, and General Graham, commanding the Department of the Gulf, to hurry work on the artillery posts under their jurisdiction. They will avail themselves of all the facilities at their command to carry this order into effect and will direct such movements of artillery forces and men as may be Viecessarv. The department to-day received word from a circus company that in the event of war elephants would be put at its disposal for active service in Cuba. Some of these animals have served in India, and neither the swamps nor underbrush in Cuba would interfere with their utility.

AT CHICKAMAUGA PARK. The Rluck. Twenty-Fifth Company in the National Military Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 15.-Six companies of the Twenty-fifth Infantry marched into Chickamauga Park this morning and are now quartered one-fourth of a mile east of the Widow Glenn’s house, which was the headquarters of General Roeecrans during the battle of Chickamauga. It was 9 o'clock before the lirst section of the regiment left Chattanooga and 10 o'clock before it left the cars at the park. There was a long delay in waiting for the second section of the train and it was nearly noon before Colonel Burt gave orders to form the regiment. If was formed in the Crawfish spr)*rg road. Colonel Burt took his station on the summit of a small knoll and as quickly as the formation was completed he marched the regiment south frm the road into a wide field, where it was formed into columns of companies, each company occupying a line that will mark its line of tents by nightfall. Colonel Burt this afternoon issued an order naming the camp in honor of Gen. H. V. Boynton, who has done a great deal to increase the comfort of the soldiers and to facilitate their going into camp without delay. By night the regiment was in camp and the routine of camp duty in full swing. Toe news that several regiments of cavalry were to come to the park to keep them company was agreeable to the officers and men of the regiment, for they were beginning to fear that they would be left all alone and that after coming ail this distance they might be .ordeied to some other post to remain inactive. The increased signs of war pleased the men mightily and they laughed and shouted whenever it was intimated that they might, before long, be moving further south to take part in active campaigning. There never w r as a regiment in better heart, or more anxious to have a chance at the Spaniards than the Twentyfifth. END NOW NEAR. (Concluded from First Page.) may be made to concur at once, but the strength of this move is yet uncertain. THE CABINET MEETING. No Intimation Received of Joint Action of the Powers. WASHINGTON, April 15.—The Cabinet meeting to-day was devoted to a general discussion of the Cuban situation, but without anything of importance resulting therefrom. The government has received no intimation of preparation of any note on tlie part of the powers, and members of the Cabinet do not think the effort obviously making by Spain to concentrate the powers in her favor will result in their agreeing on any particular line of action. The present position of the administration is that of awaiting congressional action, without attempting to influence it or postpone its decision. The President, it can be stated, is not at all likely to veto any resolution that Congress may adopt on the Cuban question. The administration does not believe Congress will pass u resolution for the recognition of independence of the insurgents. It is said, however, that the President might regard it as an encroachment on his prerogative. the Constitution clearly making it the duty of the executive to recognize the independence of a nation. At the same time the Cabinet has not discussed the course to be pursued in the event of congressional declaration for independence. Considerable of the time of tho meeting was devoted to discussion of details of the work the at my and navy would be called on to perform in the event of war. It was said by one Cabinet member that the militia of the several States are not likely to lie called upon for any concentration at a given point unless war actually comes. The President is waiting earnestly for some action by Congress so as to determine just what to do. There was some talk also concerning the emergency fund of *50,000, (MB, which has been largely drawn upon, although it is said there will not likely be a call for more money unless war is assured. ••I.it Poniiee’s" Second Delint. NEW YORK. April 15.—Audran’s operetta "lai Poupee’’ was revived to-night at Daly’s with every promise of the fortune which it merits. The production was under the management of Augustin Daly and Oscar Hammerstein. Virginia Earle v.as chief doll, and her s was a creditable bit of acting. Others employed in illustrating the humor of the story were James Powers, the doll maker, Catherine Lewis. Herbert Gresham, Joseph Herbert and. Frank CelU.

NO ARMISTICE IN CUBA INSURGENTS ESTER MAT.WZA9 PROVINCE HEADED FOR HAVANA. Blnnco'x Commission Hum Sot Left to Treat with the Rebel*—Recoacent ratios* Condition Worse. HAVANA, April 15.-The Spanish cruiser Conde de Venadido arrived here to-day from Santiago do Cuba. An American citizen named Joaquin Betancourt was arrested yesterday, charged with bringing correspondence from - an insurgent camp. The British consul, Mr. Collar), in charge of the United States interests here, demanded that the prisoner be released and the latter was accordingly granted his freedom. The Comereio to-day says that while the United States battle ship lowa was engaged in gun-firing practice at Key West recently a turret fell off owing to its suspenders giving away, causing a panic among the crew, thinking it was like the Maine, the effect of a submarine mine set by the Spaniards. The same paper comments favorably on ‘"Don Carlos’s patriotic attitude.” It has been decided that the colonial government, with the approval of the government at Madrid, is to send Senors Giberga, Dolz and Viondi in the character of parlicmentaries to treat with the insurgents. If appointed the officials mentioned will go to the insurgent camp. Considerable anxiety is manifested here as to the outcome of the Cuban crisis and the final attitude which President McKinley wili assume. It is said that a majority ot the sugar estates have finished gathering their crops. The result is not yet known and only partial success is expected, owing to the lack of laborers. The Conservatives of Santiago de Cuba will not take part in the next elections owing to a disagreement with the Governor. La Lucha persists in its attacks upon LTnited States Consul General Lee. It says: has gone homo rich. He made money here by taking advantage of tne necessities of the reconcentrados.” Commenting upon the instructions given to Senor Polo y Bernabe at Washington. La Lucha says: “It was quite time to act energetically.” It is now known that Senors Giberga, Dolz and Viondi, the parliamentary commission appointed to treat with the insurgents, will go to Santa Cruz, from which point they will establish a neutral camp, where they will invite the Insugents to a conference. Dr. Arostegui, British vice consul at Havana, left for Europe with his family by the French steamer Versailles. Mr. Jose Ignacio Gamara and his wife left this afternoon for New York. According to reports from the interior, insurgents have been seen at many points displaying white flags. La Lucha attaches great importance to the Carlist manifesto. It sees in its bc:licose sentiments another argument in favor of energetic action by the Madrid government. and an additional proof of the enthusiasm in Spain. 11 p. m. — The commission appointed by the colonial government, consisting of Senors Viondi, Dolz and Giberra, to confer with the representatives of the insurgent government, have not. yet left Havana, but will probably le<yvo on Sunday, going by a coaster to Santa Ctuz. This is not yet certain and some doubt whether the commission will go at all. There is a general opinion that war is unavoidable, but there are well-informed persons who profess to believe that it will be averted by the intervention of the European powers. If anything like this is contemplated, official circles know nothing of it. The Diarin del Ejereito, the military organ. savs that Consul General Lee "not satisfied with the harm he has done, is now insulting the Spanish officers, whom, being far awav. he can afford to despise.” Senor Viondi, of the parliamentary commission, interviewed to-night as to the movements of the commission, denied that he knew anything officially as to the date of its departure for Santa Cruz, but a close friend of Viondi volunteers the information that the commmission will leave Ifo-mor-row. ' ~ , The censorship will not allow anything published with reference to the movement of the troops or war ships. Havana gives no sign of outward excitement. To-day was quiet, and this evening has been like Sunday. General Blanco received the generals in conference at the palace this afternoon.

INSURGENTS ADVANCING. New* from Cnlsa Received at Key West by n Flsli in* Smack. KEY WEST; Fla., April 15.—This has been another uneventful day. Captain Sampson, commander of the fleet, was on shore for a short time this afternoon, and read the dispatch announcing that the regular army would be brought to the coast, but he made no comments upon it. The only Incident offering variety to the fleet was the escape of the young negro, Frank Joseph, from the barkentine Elwell. After he was taken ashore he had a hearing before the United States commissioner, who, believing his story of cruelty and hardships, arranged to have him enlist on one of the war ships here. The Ward liner Segurance left for Havana to-day despite the warnings of the customs officials that the trip would be unsafe. A fishing smack which arrived from Havana to-day brought news, as yet unconfirmed, that General Blanco was in constant conference with the representatives of the colonial jt> rito; that Senor Sagasta had cabled the governor general, inquiring as to the attitude of the colonial government in the event of war, and asking for an accurate estimate of the number of Cuban volunteers. The autonomist Cabinet had not replied when the smack left the island, but it was said that the Cubans employed by the government were the only ones friendly to it. General Blanco is reported to have offered the command of the forces in Matanzas province to Senor Govin, who declined it. The insurgents continue to concentrate in the provinces of Havana and Matanzas, and General Gomez will soon pass the Hanabana river, the dividing line between the provinces of Matanzas and Santa Clara. The insurgents are successfully passing large supplies of arms and ammunition from Santa Clara into Matanzas, and it is said that the towns in those provinces are soon to be attacked. Other advices from Cuba go to show that the condition of the reconcentrados has not been improved by General Blanco’s proclamation, as it is said the police are maltreating them and have made begging punishable by imprisonment. Great suffering from lack of food is still reported from El Cerro, where Miss Clara Barton, of the Red Cross Society, cared for the starving children. It is said that food sent from the United States for the reconcentrados has been dealt out to the children of Spanish soldiers. Armistice Not Agreed To. WASHINGTON, April 15.—Mr. Qucsada, the representative here of the Cuban insurgents. said to-day, in regard to a London Stock Exchange rumor of an armistice having been agreed to by the Cuban insurgents, that there had been no such agreement; that these reports were circulated only for the purpose of delaying action by the United States. Movement* of Steamer*. SOUTHAMPTON. April 15.—Arrived; Auguste Vifctoria. from New York. Sailed: Fuerst Bismarck, for New York. NEW YPRK. April 14.—Sailed: Siberian, for Liverpool; Europe, for London; Britannia, for Marseilles. CHERBOURG. April 15.—Sailed: Fuerst Bismarck, for New r York. NAPLES, April 15.—Sailed: Kaiser Wilhelm 11. for New York. MARSEILLES, April 15.—Arrived: Alsatia, from New York. LIVERPOOL. April 14.—Arrived: Lucania, from New York. MOVILLE. April 13.—Sailed: Anchoria, for New York. STETTIN, April 11.—Arrived: Norge, Horn New York. Victory for llammond Estate. DETROIT, April 15.—Judge Swan to-day handed down his decision in the case of Marcus M. Towle vs. George H. Hammond ami Ellen Hammond, executors of the estate of the late George H. Hammond. The case was commenced by Towle, who was a business partner of the late George H. Hammond and lived in Hammond. Ind., In and involved $1.000.(M), money which Towle claimed the late Mr. Hammond secured by fraudulent means, and interest upon it. Judge Swan's decision is in favor of the Hammond estate. He several times expressed the opinion that the fraudulent charges brought against the late George H. Hammond are utterly unfounded by evidence.

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WHITE-CAP JURY IS OUT • ♦ attorney general made closing TALK IN BLOOMINGTON TRIAL. • ♦ The Prominent Citizens Who Are Defendant* Not Expected to Re Found Guilty—State News. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BLOOMINGTON. Ind., April 13.—The White Cap trial went to the jury at ! o’clock to-night after a strong closing speech from Attorney General Ketcjiam. The accused men put in their alibi as a defense to-day and had witnesses especially' interested in their innocence. Witnesses were introduced to prove the bad character of the victims of the White Caps, and also to show that their word was not to be depended on. Argument began at 2 o'clock, opened by Presecutor Zaring and followed by J. B. Wilson and Joseph E. Henley. Both made strong speeches for the White Cappers. The speech of Mr. Ketcham to-night was a strong appeal for the laws of the State, showing the necessity of making punishment so severe that people would not dare take the law in their own hands. He said the jury owed it to tli© city and to the county to punish these men if guilty, regardless of their previous high standing in the community. The jury was given strong instructions by Judge Martin, w’ho pointed out the necessity of upholding the law and showed that the jury's duty was to enforce the penalty regardless of their personal feeling if the men were guilty. The general belief is that the men will be acquitted. There has been a strong feeling in their behalf. The jury has not been allow r ed to separate during the trial. A verdict is expected in the morning. Romance Rudely Nipped. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. MUNCIE. Ind., April 10.-Robert Nidy. of near Marion, 0., and Mrs. Harriet Jones were to have been married last night at the home of the bride s parents, but after some of the guests had arrived the wedding was abruptly called off. One of the Invited guests chanced to be from near Marion and Informed the prospective bride’s father that Nidy was a divorced man and that he was also an ex-convict, having served a term at Columbus for forgery. The man explained that the forgery was made by his wife, but to protect her he took the blame and served time, securing a divorce after ills release. The bride-elect's father is Francis Hayes, a well-known business man, and his daughter is quite wealthy, having been divorced a year ago after a short wedded life. The wedding of last night was to have been a romance, as the couple had formed an acquaintance through correspondence. Nidy left for his home to-day with the marriage license in his pocket. It Is claimed that his father is quite wealthy. Killed by Eating Wild Parsnips. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. PORTLAND, Ind., April 15.—While plowing near West Liberty this afternoon William McVey and John Rittenour unearthed some roots which they supposed to be sweet anise and ate them. Both men were taken violently ill and seized with spasms. Rittenour’s life was saved by giving him an emetic, but McVey had gone too long and died in the eighth spasm, an hour and a half after eating the poisonous root, which is supposed to have been wild parsnip. It is reported that Rittenour is still serious. Normal Stndent Shoots Himself. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. DANVILLE, Ind., April 15.—Ellwyn Hurt, a student at the Normal College here, from Morgan county, attempted suicide tonight by shooting himself in the chest and in the head. The bullet in the body was not found. The bullet fired at his head flattened against the skull and fell out. Neither wound is serious. His clothing took fire and he was painfully burned before he was found. The cause of the act is despondency caused by inability to keep up his studies.

Murdered in El wood Saloon. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WINDFALL, Ir.d., April 15.— Taylor Endricks and Walter Showers, both formerly of this place, had an uitercation in Knott’s saloon at Elwood yesterday, in which Endricks received a fatal blow resulting in his death at 6 o’clock this morning. They were in dispute about 15 cents when Showers struck Endricks on the side of the head with a mace. Both are married men. The coroner held Showers on a charge of murder to-day. Showers was formerly coroner of Clinton county. I'nving Contract to IliKhcMt Didder. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. BLUFFTON, Ind., April 15.—The City Council received bids on twelve blocks of asphalt paving last night. Two bids were put in. Warren-Seharf bidding $29,264.16 and the Indiana Bermudez Company $29,600.57. Although $326 higher the Bermudez people were given the contract by a vote of 4 to 2. Injunction will be instituted by the Warren-Seharf concern. Hoblx and Five Time* in n Year. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. NORTH VERNON, Ind., April 15.—Burglars broke into Charles Wachtel’s store last night, tilled two large grip sacks with clothing and other valuables and successfully made their escape. Citizens here are aroused and will make it warm for the thieves if caught. This is the fifth time Mr. Wachtel has been robbed within a period of twelve months. Wreck on tlie 1.. E. & W. Social to the Indianapolis Jounal. MUNCIE, Ind., April 15.—T0-night a westbound freight train on the Luke Erie & Western broke in two on the grade and curve just east of Albany, and when the parts came together one box car was demolished and several others badly idumuged. An unknown tramp was knfceked from the top of the train and dangerously injured. Citizen*’ Ticket at Richmond. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. RICHMOND. Ir.d., April 15.—An independent element in local politics has brought out a candidate on a citizens’ ticket. He is Attorney Benjamin F. Harris. There are now four candidates in the field, the other three being Dr. W. W. Zimmerman, Republican; Judge L. C. Abbott. Democrat, and John W. Newbern, Socialist. Indiana Obituary. COVINGTON. Ind.. April 15.—Mrs. Catherine Plaster, aged eighty-one, is dead at the residence of her daughter. Mrs. John Feuersteln. The deceased was born in Roohun. Prussia, in IXI7. She was married to Mr. Plaster in 1843. In IX4B she and her husband moved to this country and settled in Dubuque, la., whence they came to this city. She leaves four children; Mrs. John Feuersteln. of Attica: Mrs. Henrietta Huttenmlller. of Dyersvllle, la.; J. VV. Plaster, of Danville, 111., and the Rev. Father Plaster, of Attica. Mrs. Maria L. Webb, wife of David Webb,

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deceased, who was registrar of lands it* Utah under Cleveland s administration, died here yesterday morning. Mrs. Webb was born in Perryvllle, Ind., and was a prominent W. C. T. U. worker. She leaves two sons. Frank Webb, who lives in Stanton; Va., and David-Webb, jr., of this city, and one daughter. Josephine. MARTINSVILLE. Ind., April 15.—Robert Smith, eighty years old, who has resided on a farm in Harrison township for the past seventy-two years, died yesterday of heart trouble and gangrene. When he was a young man he gave considerable time to flat-boat-ing on White river, going to New Orleans. Mr. Smith was a Mason and had grown wealthy as a progressive farmer and stock man. LAFAYETTE. Tnd.. April 15—Mrs. John Reitermeier. aged sixty-three, died last night from a complication of diseases. She was best known for her Christian influences and benevolence. She leaves eight surviving children. Indiana Note*. Mrs. Florence E. Patrick has begun suit at Madison against the P., C., O. & St. L. Railroad Company for $5,000 for injuries caused by a sudden lurch of the train on which she was riding. Judge Henry C. Fox, of the Wayne Circuit Court, has ordered the sale of the plant of the Richmond Bicycle Company, which, a few months ago, went into ttye hands of a receiver. No bid is to be for less than SB,OOO. Bluffton Republicans have nominated Winfield S. Silver for mayor. John Crosby for marshal, John Thomas for clerk. Peter R. Marks for treasurer and George Stover, Samuel McAfee, William Walmer and Peter Porter for couneilmen. The Eleventh district Republican committee met at Peru Thursday and changed the date of the coming congressional convention at Logansport from May ID to May 24. The postponement is on account of the State G. A. R. encampment conflicting. The Good Citizens’ League of Pendleton has nominated the fallowing city ticket: Marshal. John Lewark; clerk and treasurer. E. W. Collls; couneilmen. John Walker, George Williamson and Robert Widner. There are three Republicans and two Democrats on the ticket. The Muneie Republican qldermanic primary. on account of a tie \;ote at the recent primary between Carl Spilker and J. C. Johnson, yesterduy resulted in the nomination of J. G. Lewellen, ex-county school superintendent, who beat Homer H. Highlands. While hauling rails on a farm near Otterbein, Tippecanoe county, Louis Weishjohn, whose parents live Ip. Fulton county, was killed by the discharge of a gun which he carried across his lap. The gun was discharged accidentally, the load taking effect back of the knee, severing an artery and causing death from loss of blood. ife Go to your grocer to-day and get a 15c. package of I Grain-0 It takes the place of coffee at \ the cost. £7* Made from pure grains it is nourishing and healthInsist thnt TO'ircroor*iTe*yout;RAlX-0, KXtC\ Accept uo inanition. rv