Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 65, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 April 1898 — Page 7

AS EVENTFUL DAY.

History Rapidly Made at the National Capitol. EVENTS CROWD UPON EACH OTHER. Cuban Resolution* Become * law— Ultimatum Sent to Spain—Spanish > SUnt*t,er Procure* Panport, and teaves Washington. Washington, April 21. —Wednesday was a day of events in the history of the Cuban question. The signature by the president of the joint resolution requiring intervention in Cuba) the notification of that action to the Spanish minister here; his demand for passports; the department’s prompt reply to that the departure of the Spanish minister, and the transmission of our ultimatum that Spain must evacuate Cuba and must make answer by Saturday, through Minister Woodford, followed in rapid succession. The next step is Spain’s answer, if she is to make any, and the movement of the United States army and navy on Cuba. Early in the morning the execution of the programme began with a conference between Assistant Secretary Day, ex-Secretary Foster and Second Assistant Secretary Adee, in which the wishes of the president and cabinet as to the ultimatum were reduced to diplomatic form. The other events subdeeded each other with rapidity. Ultimatum Not Made Public. At first there was some expectation at the state department that a response from Minlsted Woodford might be expected Wednesday. Late* on, however, if ter Judge Day had calculated the length of time that would be consulted

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in the cabling or tKC uitimatutn to Minister Woodford, its translation into icipher and retranslation, he became convinced that it would be practically impossible, owing to the difference in time between Washington and Madrid, to receive any response Wednesday. Therefore, the following statement was posted at the department: “The text Of the ultimatum to Spain will be given Out by Mr. Porter, secretary to the president, at the white house some time Thursday, probably.” Spain’s Turn to Move. The next move must now be made by Spain, according to the department officials. If the Spanish government fakes a view, as might possibly be concluded from the action of its minister here, that in language and terms the congressional resolution is Insulting, it paay promptly hand Mr. Woodford his passports upon receipt of this communication, and thus bring the negotiations to the crisis and cause a breach of diptomatic relations within the next 24 tours. If, on the other hand, it should heglect to return a satisfactory answer before Saturday noon, that line of policy will be quite as effective as a positive act, inasmuch as it would amount to refusal of the demands of the United States. War Would Begin. In such case the president would proceed immediately to use the naval and military forces of the United States to execute the will of congress. How this will be done, what steps shall first be taken, whether Havana shall be blockaded or whether an attempt shall be made to make a speedy campaign by burling a large force of troops into Havana under cover of a bombardment of a fleet are all matters of mere speculation. The experts of the army and navy have laid their plans with the greatest detail for the future, but they do not hesitate to say that any attempt to make these public in advance, to the tnanifest advantage of Spain, would be actual treason. . No Privateering. An outline of the policy to be followed by thia government in the treatment of beutrals and the matter of privateerng is contained in the following statenent: In the event of hostilities beWeen the United States and Spain it rill be the policy of this government not to resort to privateering. The government will adhere to the following fhles. First, neutral flag covers enemies* goods, with the exception of contraband of war; second, neutral goods not contraband of war are not liable to confiscation under enemies* flag; third, blockades in order to be binding must be effective. This doctrine is undoubtedly laid down to meet the various inquiries received by the diplomatic representatives of the United States from foreign government* as to the at-

titude aasfi&ied by the United States. It is substantially in line with the rules practiced in the recent Chinese-Jap-anese war, and places the United States in a most advanced position, so far as the protection of individual property and neutral goods at sea is concerned. By it Spanish goods are made free from seizure on the seas in the bottoms of a neutral power. This decision on the part of our government will doubtless be welcomed in Europe. The Spanish Naval Fleet. Word came to the navy department that the Spanish cruisers Pelayo, Vizcaya and Oquendo are all at present at Cape de Verde islands in company with the torpedo boat flotilla. It is realized that this constitutes a moat formidable naval force, in the opinion of naval experts equal to our crack flying squadron, now lying in Hampton Roads. The department is a good deal disturbed about the torpedo boat Somers, now lying at Falmouth, Eng., and is casting about for means to bring her to the United States with safety, so far without success. No purchases of ships were made during the day, but the offerings continue in undiminished numbers. The War Spirit. The military enthusiasm has spread to the capital, usually so undemonstrative, and the city is brilliant with the stars and stripes. Along F street and other thoroughfares nearly every building flies the flag and some of the larger Business nouses taxe on tne appearance of an inauguration day. Several of them are literally covered with red, white and blue bunting. In the residential portions of the city many private houses have raised the colors, and the city generally has a holiday aspect. Passengers arriving from a distance report that the enthusiasm was general in the country. Nearly every railway station was decorated, particularly along the routes of the troops now in motion. At exer.v hamlet and village the flag was

in evidence, and cheering crowds everywhere greeted the military trains. Di*po«iton of the Volunteer*. The topic of absorbing interest in military circles was the expected decision of the president and Secretary Alger upon the question of how to place the volunteer forces at the service of the government. No less than three consultations were held at the white house on this subject, but it was finally announced that It would not be possible to issue the expected call for volunteers Wednesday. The district militia forces have been offered to the government by Gen. Harries, and there is some expectation that those will be the first of the militia forces to be drawn into the government service.

THE TROOPS GATHER.

Gen. Brooke Aaiomei Command a* Chickamauga Park-Train Load of Soldiers Arrive. Chattanooga, lehh., April si.—cavalry and artillery from all parts of the country poured into Chattanooga Wednesday. Maj. Gen. John R. Brooke and his staff, of the department of the lakes, arrived from Chicago late in the afternoon to assume command at the Chickamauga camping ground. Gen. Brooke came on a special train over the Nashville, Chattanooga <fc St. Louis road from Nashville, the regular train having oeen so mtfbh delayed nvrore reaching that point by trains carrying the troops, horses and camp equipment of the Third cavalry, who were on their way to Chickamauga from Jefferson Barracks, Mo., that connection was impossible. Gen. Brooke was met some distance out of Chattanooga by Quartermaster General Lee, who reviewed the general situation with his superior officer and accompanied him to Chattanooga. Following chose upon Gen. Brooke’s arrival came the first section of the train carrying two squadrons of the Third cavalry from Jefferson Barracks, Mo., In command of Majs. Weasel and Loud, with the horses, wagons and camp outfits. It was not until five p. m., however, that the thousands who had gathered In the union station and in the railroad yards had a chance to give vent to their enthusiasm Whan the second section came in with ten coaches filled with brawny blue-coated warriors from the west, cheer after cheer went up from the crowds. The soldiers cheered in return while a bugler on the platform of the front coach sounded the call to arms end as the train slowly pulled Into the depot the outstretched hands of the troops were filled with flowers by the pretty southern girls. Far into the night companies of cavalry kept coming In, four train loads of troops from Fort Myer, with their horses and accoutrements, arriving at intervals of abput ad hour.

QUITS OUR CAPITAL.

Spanish* Minister Demands and Is Given His Passports. CLOSES THE LEGATION AND LEAVES. ■ No Dunonitratlon Attend* Hl* Dep»rtur* An Attache Say* Spanish i Sailors Will Prefer Death to Surrender. Washington, April 21. —The Spanish minister, accompanied by six members of his staff, left Washington at 7:80 o’clock Wednesday night, and the Spanish government thus terminated its diplomatic representation in the United States. The minister and his party left by the Pennsylvania road going northward to Buffalo and Suspension Bridge and thence to Toronto. By 10:40o’clbck this morning the Spanish officials will be on British soil. They will stop for a day or two on the Canadian side of Suspension Bridge, and will then spend some days at Toronto. From there they go to Halifax to take an ocean liner. While the minister is on this side of the border the protection of the passports issued by the state department at his request, following the delivery of a copy of tne president’s'ultimatum to Spain. Polo and His Party. The departure of the Spanish party was made without noticeable demonstration, and although a considerable number of secret service officers and police were on duty at the depot, there was at no time any occasion for their doing more than keeping back a crowd of curious onlookers. At six o’clock Wednesday evening Senor Polo made a

hurried call at the French embassy and the Austrian legation, where Spanish interests are left in charge, and then joined his staff at the legation and started for the train. As the minister entered the station he was recognized by the crowd, which closed in about him until gently cautioned by the officers. No words of indignity were spoken, and the salutations of those in the crowd were rather agreeable than otherwise. He smiled in acknowledgment of the attention given him and several times touched his hat. He wore a brown tweed suit, and a soft felt traveling hat. Following him came Senor Fabler Solar, first secretary of ths legation; Senor Acqaroni, second secretary; Senores Fla and Almeida, attaches; Capt. De la Cast, military attache, and Lieut. De Caranthai naval attache. Expresses His Sorrow. Secret service men remained at the platform to prevent intrusion and half a dozen police officers were grouped outside. At no time, however, were their services required. The minister stood on the front platform and had a few parting words with his friends. He spoke feelingly of his departure, saying the circumstances were most painful to him. One of his intimates ventured the suggestion that he would be back soon again under much more favorable circumstances, but he shook his head and said he feared tills could not be the case. He said his request for his passports had been made only after the enactment of a law which attacked Spain’s sovereignty, Impugned her honor and Insulted her. A Question of Honor Solely. Lieut. De Carantha asked the representative of the press to make known the lieutenant’s view on the war about to be opened. He said the Spanish people, particularly members of the army and navy, had always entertained the most cordial feelings toward America, and Spanish ships had found It a pleasure to salute ships of the American navy. Now, however, a war was being precipitated by an attack upon Spain’s honor, and against thia every spark of Spanish loyalty would be aroused. He continued: *7t *• longer a question of retaining Cuba. That was mirely & dueetlon of territory. Now a higher pu rpoe* is tn view -the honor and dignity of Spain—since the United Blates has contemptuously ordered Spain to vacate Cube, end has made the Infamous charge that we are responsible for the murder of the poor men of the Maine. These orders and charges are made with a kick of the boot, and against such action Spain will resist to the Uttermost. There should bo no mistake about this. History has recorded that even the legions of Napoleon. with <OO,OOO men, bearing the trlamphsofall Europe, were halted and retired from Spain, after those legions had lost between 200,000 and 200,000 men. We recognise the gallantry of the American navy end the notable heroes of Its past—Paul Jones, Farragut, Porter—but Spain, too, has her heroes, and their blood Is In the veins of those now called upon to defend

hsr honor. I speak after recently talking witn my naval associates, commanders ox Spanish ships and of torpedo boats, and I th . a u 18 „ but one ••ntlment, ! namely, that not one Spanish ship shall be • J 4 *®* 1 - Your navy may send many of them 1 to the bottom; superior forces may seek i to annihilate them, but not one Spanish ship will surrender to the American navy. With honor at stake, that will be the response of the navy pf Spain.” Lieut. De Carantha spoke with great earnestness, and his statement was ; taken in notes and authorized. The Spanish legation is now closed. 1 An attendant remained there simply to clear up the effects of hasty departure, I but the official existence of the legation • is terminated. The Cuban colonial delegation also terminated its relations at Washington Wednesday afternoon. It had come here by appointment of the Cuban au- ■ tonomist cabinet for the main purpose of effecting a reciprocity treaty. Senor Angulo was at the head of the delegation. He left for New York at four p. m. and his associates accompanied him. Thus both the representatives of Spain and of Spanish rule In Cuba have terminated their relations here. j

TRAIN HELD UP.

Engineer Killed and One Highway, man Fatally Wounded After Mall Car Ha* Been Rifled. Los Angeles, Cal., April 21.—The Banta Fe overland No. 1, west bound, was held up at the Mojave river bridge, two miles west of Oro Grande, in Ban Bernardino county, at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday morning. Engineer Gifford vaa killed by one of the robbers, the >ther of whom was mortally wounded iy Gifford in an exchange of shot*. The two robbers flagged the train at the ipproach to the bridge, and, boarding lhe engine, took the engineer and firenan back to the express car and enleavored to detach it from the pas-

senger coach, but could notuncouple it. They succeeded in cutting off the mall car and compelled the engineer to pull up to the siding. Here they rifled the the mail and secured the registered matter. They then backed down to the train and were proceeding to the express car, when Engineer Gifford opened fire on them with a revolver. He fatally wounded one of the robbers, Paul Jones, of Oro Grande, but the other escaped after shooting Gifford with a charge of buckahot, killing him instantly. Express Messenger Mott remained on the rear platform of the express car. The train, with the body of the engineer, proceeded to this city. The sheriff arrived at the scene at six o’clock Wednesday morning and tracked the escaped robber to Cummings' ranch and into the hills. He had a horse." His identity Is unknown. The robber got nothing but the registered mail.

TABERNACLE BURNED.

Baptist Cbapcl Made Famous by SpurS»on, England’* (beat Preacher, I* Destroyed. London, April 21.—Spurgeon’s tabernacle was destroyed by fire Wednesday afternoon. [The Baptist chapel, known as Spurgeon’s tabernacle, or the Metropolitan tabernacle, to give Its proper name, wa* situated at Newington Butts, close to the Elephant and Castle, In the southern part of London, known as the Surrey side of the river Thames. It was opened In 1861, and was made famous by Rev. Charles Haddon Spurgeon, who died In 1852. The tabernacle had about 80 mission halls and schools, in fiddltlon to almshouses connected with It. lev. Thoma* Spurgeon, brother of the distinguished divine, I* the pastor of the Metropolitan tabernacle, having occupied that position since IfltM.)

Baptist Women Meet.

Waterloo, la., April 21. —The twentyseventh annual session of the National Women’s Baptist Foreign Missionary society opened In thia city Wednesday with 300 In attendance. The society has 80,000 members from 22 states. Th* treasurer, Mrs. Ranney, of Chicago, reportsi Receipts, 147,260.60; expenditure*, 546J170.1M, showing an excellent financial condition. The society will remain in session several days.

Baseball.

National league gu niea on Wednesday: At LoulsviHe—Louisville, 7, 11, 11 Chicago, 4, 11, 1- At Philadelphia—Philadelphia, 8, I®, 2i New York, 6, 11, 4. At Baltimore—Baltimore, 11, 17,0| Boston, B, 8, 3. At Washington—Washington, 8,9, 4} Brooklyn, 0, 14, 3. At St. Louis —Cleveland, 10, 12, 0; St. Louie, 6,7, 8.

Governor Will Lead.

Atlanta, Ga., April 21. —(fov. Atkinson announced Wednesday that in the event of war he would lead the Georgia militia to the front.

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