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MINE DIDN’T BLOW UP MAINE.
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CAPTAIN OF A TUG SURE THE EX
PLOSION WAS INTERNAL.
Commander of the Underwriter
Talk* on Hi* Return to Newport
Hewn From Havana—Cite* the Ap
pearance of tlie Wreck in Support
of Him Belief That the Disaster
Wum Due to an Accident Aboard
the Ship.
Washington, March ,20.—A special to the
Post from Newport News, says: “The
Merritt wrecking tug Underwriter arrived
in port at midnight last night from Ha
vana, where she went with the derrick
Chief, which is assisting in the work on
the Maine.
“Capt. Wiley will again start to Havana,
proltably to-morrow night, with the barge
Lone Star, which is very much needed by
the wreckers, <
“Capt. Wiley believes that the Maine
was destroyed through the agency of an
internal explosion.
“In an interview aboard the Underwrit
er this afternoon, Capt. Wiley said: 'You
ask me what I know about the cause of
the disaster. I reply that I know nothing,
and when you get down to actual facts, I
do not believe there is anybody who knows
just how the unfortunate affair happened.
” ‘When I reached Havana I conversed
with Capt. Sharp, Merritt’s expert in
charge of the work, but could, learn noth
ing from him about the result of his per
sonal Investigation. While at Havana I
heard no personal opinions as to the cause
and it seemed to me as if the affair was a
nine-days’ wonder blown over.
“ ‘The arrival of the chief will facilitate
the work of clearing away the wreck, as
she lifts forty tons. The guns, shells,
powder cases and scraps are being placed
aboard lighters. The Lone Star will re
turn with this material to Norfolk, if she
does not carry It beyond Morro Castle
and dump It into the sea. It is all worth
less.
“ ‘Without having opportunity to exam
s ine the wreck below water I would say
that the Maine was blown up by an inter
nal explosion.
“ 'lt is the most confused pile of distort
ed metal imaginable.
" ‘There is one deck above water which
is turned completely over by the explo
sion. The deck is bottom aide up, with
the deck frame on top. That looks to me
as if the destructive force came from
within.
“ ' If a mine did the work and played so
much havoc with the upper deck, where
must the bottom be? Can she have any?
Yet they say they have found some of the
opinion la that If the a<\alr had
occurred In an English harbor, say King
ston, Jamaica, there would not he one
man in a hundred who would say external
cause after looking at the wreck ns it is
to-day,
’I heard that the Spalnsh divers found
a place of the forward turret. I do not
believe a mine in the harbor would have
broken the turret, while an internal ex
plosion would.
“ 'I Raw a great many exploded copper
powder cases, but none intact.
’• ‘Before I left It was stated that there
was still forty bodies in the wreck.’ ”
COIRT TO WORK ALL THE WEEK.
The Membera Not Yet Heady to Re
port ou the Expiation. •
Key West, Fla., March 20—The court of
Inquiry, according to Rear Admiral Sicard,
will continue its work through the coming
wft'k, as it is not yet ready to make a re
t^lc 'Main© disaster. The state-
root (’apt. Albert S. Barker carried
the report to Washington is officially de
nied.
The object of his flying visit to Key
West was not ascertained, outside of offi
cial circles, until to-day. It can be author
itatively xtated that Cant. Barker's trip
had nothing to do with the court of in
quiry.
He came here on Friday from Tampa, on
a special mission to investigate the har
bor defenses, following out some lines sug
gested by Gen, Wilson, chief of engineers,
in hta recent inspection o< land fortifica
tions,
Capt. Barker's plan, when he left her©
Itial night. was to confer with Comman
der Met'alln of (he Marblehead, who is
now at Tampa, and he will probably re
main there a day ©r so. Capt. Barker
formerly commanded the Oregon.
It is impossible to say definitely whether
any of the findings of (he court
up to date has been rent to Washington.
The notion prevails her© that this has
been done, but no official confirmation
is obtainable. That the final report has
been sent to Washington can be definitely
denied.
Capt. Sampson and Lieutenant Com
mander Marix remained on board th©
lowa to-day. Capt. Chadwick and Lieu
tenant Commander Porter did not leave
the New York. The court la expected to
reconveu* tomorrow on (he lowa.
Two utudeniifled bodies from th© Maine
twix* lami wen* vl
tn ihw city crtnricry with simple services
A division of blue jackets followed the
hearse.
Col. Fernando Salcedo of the insurgent
army arrived tb.s morning front Naasau
cm ibv schooner Hattie Darling. With a
compentou he lett the shotva of Cubi *n
an open boat and after an eight-days*
lemiraw>u'l|uauc» (hey landed at N*>-
MU, hair dead from exposure. Col. Sal
cedo te on Mck leave. Hit companion ~*
earning dtenatohe* from t>n. Maximo
To-motrow the Indiana m expected from
the Dry Tortuga* and that •tation will
MchuXua? wtHch* **"’
tsikw* on morv 4in<l o n t| u thr»r
ontora tire - I'v ch
The survey bout for the
Tartuf*- v>nl«h< to rY>ume hrr u»uai
wort: of «urveyiUK the channels.
Uje TortMaa am! will lay buoy, there,
a’rwidy >n imiruvun ths harbor
tAiih’i*** at the TTortUjkw®
Tbo Detroit and -Montgomery arrixtd
from the Tortugas to-day. The former
put more ammunition on the New
York and the lowa, and then anchored
in the harbor.
The torpedo boat Porter left for the Tor
tugas and the torpedo boat Dupont re
turned here. The fleet off Key West now
consists of the lowa, the New York, the
Nashville, the Montgomery, the Detroit
and the torpedo boats Dupont, Winslow,
Foote and Cushing. The Indiana will be
added to-morrow.
ENVELOPE CAUSES A FLURRY.
Suspicion Aroused That It Contained
Court of Inquiry Report.
Tampa, Fla., March 20.—While there is
good reason to believe that a report from
the court of inquiry passed through Tam
pa to-night by special messenger, the
same cannot be slated as a fact.
Three gentlemen having the appearance
of naval or military officers arrived on
the Olivette from Key West. No one on
the ship knew their names, and upon ar
riving at Pdrt Tampa they went direct
from the Olivette to th© cruiser Marble
head, anchored a mile away, and remained
on board the cruiser until a few minutes
before the departure of the train, upon
which they proceeded to Washington.
Immediately after the gentlemen board
ed the Olivette at Key West Saturday
night one of the party placed a large
sealed envelope unaddressed in the ship’s
steel safe in the purser’s office. The name
"Palmer" was written on the envelope
and the gentleman who had it placed in
the safe was addressed by the other two
as Mr. Palmer.
On the train to-night Mr. Palmer said
that he was connected with the coast sur
vey and the package referred to contained
yaluable survey notes. It was the gen
eral impression on the steamer that the
package contained a report from the court
of inquiry.
Consul Barker did not arrive on the Oli
vette unless he was disguised and travel
ing under an assumed name, for he is
well known to the officers of the Olivette.
SPAIN A PI NY FOE.
Englund Keeping Cool From Con
fltlence In Our Ability to Win.
Ixindon, March 21.—The Dally Mail this
morning, in an editorial refuting “Some of
the American accusations of British cold
ness,’’ says: “Among many reasons for
Great comparative non-interest,
not the least its our better knowledge of
the Spaniards and their paper navy and
our conviction that the Anglo-Saxon will
alwayi defeat the Latin. Indeed, the
trend of British thought is toward sui
prise that the greatest of the republics
should excite herself unduly about so poor
a foe.
“The. Americans should remember that,
wwie we are full of truatiff their ca
-Sr &
greater troubles, threatened or active, in
various part* of the world. They have
our full sympathy nt a time when France,
Germany and Russia are backing Spain as
fully, and almost as openly as they are
opposing British efforts for the freedom of
foreign trade throughout the world.
"But there Is no occasion now to talk
of an offensive and defensive alliance. The
disproportion between our mission and
America’s makes one impossible. There
will be time to propose this way of re
cementing the race when America is ready
to face the splendid responsibilities it end
tails.”
SEAMAN S AYS IT WAS EXTERNAL.
One of the Sailors From the Maine
Arrives nt London.
London, March 21, 5 a. m.—The morning
pftpbrw publish a long statement by Sea
man Newman, recently arrived in England,
who was on board the Maine at the time
of the disaster In Havana harbor.
Newman solemnly declares that the ex
plosion was external and on the port side
of the ship.
SMOKELESS POWDER BOUGHT.
Atrnmer Henehea New York AA'ith 2.”
Tons From Gcrmuiiy.
New York, March 20.—The Norwegian
steamer Nordkyn, which arrived this
morning from Hamburg, brought twenty
five tons of smokeless gun powder for the
United States government. The Nordkyn
anchored in Gravesend Hay to discharge
the powder into lighters.
CAVALHY.AIF.N ON THE HUSTLE.
I rgeut Orders Received at Fort
Ethan Allen.
(Burlington, Vt., March 30.-Orders whlih
the officers da not make public were re
ceived at Fort Ethan Allen yesterday from
Washington, and preparations for move
ment were begun. All day yesterdav and
to-day every one ims been hurl ling, shoe
ing horses, securing eamp equipi*age and
repairing teats. The rushing work
through Sunday indicates vary urgent or
ders. There are four troops of cavalry
here.
XEAA’ JERSEY’S NATIONAL Gt ARD.
AA 111 Have «<» Protect the Coast In
Case of AAnr.
New I ork. March a>.—The commanding
officer* of the reginunt of the New Jer
scy national guard held a meeting nt
division headquarters of Gen. J. w. Plume,
at Newark, to-day.
The general eor.dltion of the troops was
.-onsldered, and all reported satisfactorily.
I. was the sense of the meeting that, as
New Jersey has no coast defense between
Sand} Hook ual Cape May. except a four
gun battery at t?ea Girt, N. J., in case of
war, she would have to take care of her
coasts with her troop* the minute hostili
ties were begun between the United States
and Spain.
« hile no official order was given, every
man was quktly informed to be In readi
ness in case sn emergency should arise.
Matlritl Paper Protests.
Madrid. March 30.—El Libera! protest*
aga'tiet the autcontie* stopping telegrams
It chpMctenx 's such action as “a useless
preg-edure becatmr the Spanish press is
both prudent and patriotic.'*
SAVANNAH. MONDAY, MARCH 21, 1898.
CONFERENCE OF THE CABINET.
SUNDAY SESSION SAID TO HAVE NO
SIGNIFICANCE.
Gentleman Who Has Been Promi
nent in the Negotiations Looking
to the Purchase of Foreign War
ships Called in for Consultation.
He Declines to Say Whether the
O’Higgins Has Been Secured—Offi
cials at the Spanish Legation Dis
credit the Latest Autonomy Story
From Cuba.
Washington, March 20.—President Mc-
Kinley did not attend church this morn
ing, as is his custom, but, instead, spent
two hours and more in conference with
several members of the cabinet.
Assistant Secretary Day called about
10:30 o’clock, and remained until nearly 1.
Secretary Ix>ng and Secretary Bliss were
the other members present. They re
mained less than an hour.
Commander Clover, in company with Mr.
Flint, who has been acting for the gov
ernment in the negotiations for the pur
chase of warships, also called, and were
shown into the President’s private office.
The members of the cabinet, on leaving
the White House; eaid that there was no
special significance in the meeting this
morning.
The report of the Maine court of inquiry
had not been received, nor was it definitely
known when it would reach here. It was
expected, however, early in the present
week, and as soorl as received it would be
handed at once to the President, and when
it had been read and considered by the
President it will be made public.
Secretary Long, in speaking of the re
port, said that, -while fully realizing its
importance, the country, in his opinion,
would willingly accord to the President a
day or two, if necessary, for its considera
tion. The indications seem to be that the
report will be made public by the middle
of the present week.
The presence of Mr. Flint at the confer
ence naturally gives rise to the inference
that the President and his advisers were
discussing the question of acquiring addi
tional ships.
Mr. Flint whose commercial interests
are largely with South American countries,
is believed, In a measure at least, to repre
sent Chili and the Argentine Republic in
any negotiations which are under way for
the disposition of their war vessels. A re
porter to-day asked Mr. Flint if he could
say whether or not the United States had
secured possession of the Chilian ship
O’Higgins, and the Argentine ship San
Martino, but he declined to make any
statement on the subject. When pressed
for some information in regard to the mat
ter he replied: ‘’Both Chili and the Argen
tine Republic have the warmest friendship
ntiil admiration for the United States
r an>l hei*, institutions. Neither country' is
meat, basing this tndispdsiUon on th ■ ne-
Hes that we have an excellent navy of our
own. They want these vessels themselves.
If the time should come, however, when
it was apparent that the United States
needed these vessels they would gladly
part with them to us.”
The attention of Mr. Flint was called to
the published report that the United States
would purchase the Brazilian torpedo boat
Tuby, but this, he said, would not be done
so far as he was aware, as there were no
negotiations under way to that effect.
Aside from the meeting of several mem
bers of the cabinet at the White House
there were no incidents of importance dur
ing the day.
Judge Day, Assistant Secretary Adee,
Chief Clerk Michael and other officials
were at the state department, but this has
been quite common during the recent
months. Also at the war and navy depart
ments a number of chiefs of bureaus were
at their desks for several hours, mainly
for the purpose of disposing of the busi
ness which recently has accumulated so
rapidly.
The most interesting topic of the day
was based on the dispatches from Ha
vana. indicating a prospective conference
between Gen. Pando and Gens. Garcia,
Gomez and others of the insurgent army
for the purpose of submitting to the lat
ter a formal offer of autonomy. The basts
of autonomy, as outlined In the dis
patches apparently found no credence
with the officials of the Spanish legation.
They stated their disbelief that a confer
ence on the proposed lines was probable,
and added that they had no information
on the subject.
Mr. Polo y Bernabe expressed the opin
ion that the report from Havana was un
founded, as he said th© basis upon which
it was proposed to grant autonomy was
absurd.
BENEFIT FOR SPAIN’S SAVY,
t’erfornjance nt th© Tncon Theater
Nets *30.000 to *lo.o'oo.
Havana, March 30.—Little work was
done on the wreck of the Maine to-day by
the divers or contractors.
The city has been quiet, after the fes
tivities of last night, lasting until early
this morning, at the Tacon theater, where
a dramatic representation was given in aid
of the fund for the Spanish navy.
was plenty of enthusiasm in the crowded
theater. Every patriotic sentiment was
cheered to the echo, but there were no
sensational features. The proceeds are
not all in but it is believed that they
wii! amount to bet wet'n 000 and I!0,-
000 in gold.
Former estimates were too large. Even
with the enormous prices paid for boxes
and seals, it was impossible that any such
figures as $90,000 or IKO.OOO should be real
ized, as was hoped by some.
'rhe Austrian cruiser Donau, which left
for New York last evening, is not ex
pected to reach her destination for a wefk
or two. as she is slow, even with auxiliary
sail power.
The Red Cross Society of America, hav
ing decided to devote itself henceforth in
Cuba to hospital, asylum and kindred
work. Dr. Egan prefers not to serve on
the general committee.
The distribution relief committee now
consists of Consul General Lee, Dr. R.
Gutman, representing Lieut. Baucom
and Mr. Vandewater. secretary of the
Western Railway, representing the Amer-
Ican contributors. Consul General Lee
will act as arbitrator in the event of a
difference of opinion bet wren the other
two members.
Relief has been sent to 134 central points.
Xrom which 452 towns and villages have
been supplied. Corn meal is the principal
ration, as being good food for the really
hungry but not likely to tempt beggars
or the unworthy. Besides there is no diffi
culty in getting it through the customs
quickly.
Special Commissioner Glopsch has ap
pointed three men to travel constantly
through the island, to verify the count of
the needy, to see that the supplies are
properly received and handled, to prevent
fraud and generally to assist in the work
of distribution. The latest total report
ed to Mr. Klopsch is 205,000 necessitus
cases.
If the government will sanction the ar
rangement, a large building in the suburb
of Guanabacoa, where the Alfonso XITI
Regiment is now quartered, will be rented
by the relief, committee. Several hundred
reconcentrados have just been set to work
cultivating ten acres of ground surround
ing the building, in this way contribut
ing to their own support. The plan is ex
perimental, and if successful is capable
of extensive development elsewhere.
HAVANA EDITOR HOWLS.
Scores the Correspondents and Slurs
Iminigraiifs to America.
Havana, March 20.—The Union Constitu
cional, in an editorial to-day under the
caption, ’’Basta Ya" (It Is Enough), calls
attention to the presence in Havana of
certain “lordy men who are talking loud
ly, discussing Spanish and Cuban affairs,
and criticising the government.”
It says: “The action of these men, the
Yankee correspondents, w'ho stiry- up
strife between nations, might by the lies
they publish cause innocent Americans to
be food for cannon in the event of war.
The Maine disaster has been used as a
text for foolish stories about mines and
also about dungeons worse than the In
quisition.
“Under pretense of relief the United
States surrounds Cuba with the vessels of
her fleet, and the jingo spirit urges war.
“The United States is settled by aliens,
anarchists and the lower classes, who do
not know the meaning of real charity,
their motto being: ‘My son, get money;
honestly, if you can, but at any rate get
money.’ They seek to inflict humiliation
upon Spanish honor and charity by their
ostentatious contributions.
“The presence of the Vizcaya and the
Almirante Oquendo has helped to keep the
American jingoes within bounds, and when
the fleet of torpedo boats arrive from
Spain and Admiral Manterola raises his
flag here on the greet ship Carlos V., all
these menaces, inside and outside, will dis
appear.”
Consul General Lee to-day visited the
graves of the victims of the Maine disas
ter in Colon cemetery. The ground has
been leveled preparatory to sodding and or
namentation with shrubland flowers. Gen.
Lee will soon erect a fence, enclosing ail
the graves.' The question of & suitable
monument has not yet l>een raised.
As a result of the action of the execu
tive committee of <!•>■» vatlve party
“• K ■ •• V» ; '.
’’raae part ,n the com ng lections/tiie itkal
committee in Cienfuegos, composed of
prominent men, have resigned in a body.
The autonomists have decided to nominate
the following as their candidates for the
next Cortefe; Rafael I.a bra, Moya Ser
rano, Peroje Mones, Genaro A. Las Vil
lalba Hertas, Gen. Salcedo, Horstman Es.
pinosa, Costa Rosello, Ramon Labra, Ga
briel Espana, Leopoldo Geicochea, Rafael
Abrous, Jose Lopez, Agustin Silvela. Man
uel Troyano, Ustosa Adolfo Rodriguez and
Armas San Miguel.
The Maine’s steam launch was raised
to-day from the wreck by the contrac
tors.
The latest official advices from Gen.
Pando’s forces tell of “an important skir
mish with the rebels in the province of
Puerto Principe."
HAVANA’S PRESS CENSORSHIP.
Telegram* Relating; to Naval Frep
arntlonM Prohibited.
Ix>ndon, March 21.—-The increase in the
severity of the press censorship, says the
Madrid correspondent of the Timos, due
to a storm of contradictory reports raised
by the detention of the torpedo flotilla at
the Canary Islands, and for the future it
is intended to prohibit all telegrams re
lating to the flotilla or the general naval
preparations.
GERMANY NOT TO INTERFERE.
Complex Commercial Interents One
<>( the Obstaclex.
London, March 21. Berlin corre
spondent of the Times confirms the state
ment that Germany has no inclination to
interfere in the Cuban question. He cites
the Berlin Post as saying that Germany's
complex commercial interests, as well as
her regard for the German residents in
the United States, forbid such interfer
ence.
DAVITT’S CLAIM DENIED.
London Chronicle Sure Englishmen
Do Not Bate America.
London, March 21.—The Daily Chronicle
this morning repeats editorially its declar
ation that Michael Davitt's attempt to
show that England hates America has
been “ludicrously unsuccessful," and chal
lenges him to obtain a half dozen votes in
support of a pro-Spanish resolution, in
any open meeting in any towt\ in England,
Scotland or Wales. .
TORPEDO HO AT M’KENZ.IE.
Work on the Vemwrl Not Stopped on
Account of the Sabbath.
Philadelphia, March 20.—A large force of
men worked to-day on the torpedo boat
McKernie. which is being constructed at
Hillman'* sbipyoru. This is the first time
Sunday work has been done at this yard
and was said to be the result of orders
from Washington to push the work as ra
pidly as ocssible.
RECRUITS FOR THE ARTILLERY.
Eiwty Forwarded From the Train
ing Sehoal at Columbn*.
Columbus, 0., March 3D.—Eighty recruits
have been forwarded from the Columbus
post up to date for the new srtfl>ry reg
post under instructions. A high standard
for enlistment U fixed and fully four,
fifths of those applying are rejected,
iments, and many more are cow at the
SPAIN’S CROP OF SENSATIONS.
LEE, THE POPE AND DON CARLOS
BEFORE THE PUBLIC.
Editors of Madrid Papers Now Try
ing; to Convince the Public There
Was Never Any Question of 1 the
Consul General's Recall—Attitude
of the Pope Toward the Cuban
Question Appears to Be in Doubt.
Story That Son of Don Carlos Is to
Enter Spain As Pretender to the
Throne.
Correspondence of the Associated Press.
Madrid, March S.—The Madrid press,
with a few exceptions, has during the past
few days been trying to convice the public
that there was never any question of Gen.
Fitzhugh Lee’s recall from Havana. The
facts in the case, however, are exactly as
cabled to the Associated Press.
Senor Sagasta, in conversation with
Gen. Woodford, did suggest that friendship
and good will between the two countries
would be promoted were Gen. Lee to be
recalled, and after consulting his govern
ment, Gen. Woodford did inform the pre
mier that such a step could not be consid
ered.
The Globo, the Spanish ministerial or
gan, in a leading article to-day, says the
statement concerning Gen. Lee can only
mislead those who are ignorant of the tra
ditional sensitiveness of the stock ex
change.
"The present blow,” it continues, “comes
from Paris and is due to two absurd ru
mors, namely, that the United States gov
ernment refused to remove Gen. Lee at the
request of the Spanish government, and
that no lesser person than his holiness,
Leo XIII, had, through his Secretary of
State, committed himself to favorable
statements with regard to the Cuban in
surgents. The first has no basis what
ever, the government having neither offi
cially nor indirectly suggested Gen. Lee’s
removal; the latter, we opine, arises solely
from Cardinal Cascajares’ pastoral. But
it is well known that the said pastoral has
not been well received at Rome.”
The Imparcial says: “If the day should
come when war is inevitable and the pres
ent government tranquility turns out to
be neglect and want of foresight, then the
foreign question will be as nothing com
pared to the home one started in our
midst. As we have already pointed out,
the most dangerous thing which can hap
pen is that the nation should imagine the
government is neglecting (either the de
fense of our honor or our interests. For
'.V'- "'/• r* f --r
ambitious man who has . name or la polit
ical party of some strength.”
The Pais referring to the denial given
by Senor Sagasta the statements contain
ed in its issue of March 7, to the effect
that the Pope sympathizes with the Cu
ban rebels, remarks that no one knows
the truth of this fact better than Premier
Sagasta himself.
It adds: “It is, however, absolutely
true that the Pope has discountenanced
the warlike attitude of some of the Span
ish prelates who are organizing battalions
of volunteers, and that he suggested the
removal of Gen. Weyler from his com
mand. Nor can it be forgotten that the
Pope has in no way admonished the
Bishop of Havana, who thunders against
the system of war in Cuba, accusing us
of being cruel and bloody. In our opinion
patriotism does not consist in denying
the truth.”
With respect to the affair of Gen. Lee,
the Pals says: “It is quite clear the
government is determined to live as di
vorced as possible from public opinion
and it carries out this plan with a consis
tency worthy of a better cause. At this
very moment, when the whole of Spain
—or rather the whole of EJu rope— is rejoic
ing at the rumors of complaints address
ed by the Spanish government to that of
the United States our minister of state
labors to prove that no such complaints
have ever been made, and that ‘the gov
ernment has not even incidentally occu
pied itself with the affair.”’
The Pais then adds: “Gen. Lee may
now quietly continue plotting in his Ha
vana consulate.”
Referring to the quotation “slump” in
'Spanish fours, the Liberal characterizes
as absurd the action attributed to the
Pope, “his lofty prudence being recogniz
ed all the world over.” Nor does it credit
the Lee incident with being the real cause
of the slump.
"The real origin,” it says, “is to be
found in the prominent state of alarm un
der w’hlch the Spanish have lived for
some time, in the tension of mind they
endure; in the cloud of suspicion with
which they ar? surrounded in the fervor-
Ish excitement which leads them to take
precautions against a rupture, and in the
angry restlessness which pervades all un
known dangers. Step by step, almost
unconsciously we and they have reached
a state of armed policy, not less ruinous
and probably more demoralizing than
actual war. While things continue In this
position we may at each step expect simi
lar falls without the necessity of a con
crete fact bringing them about. Undoubt
edly our relations with the United States
are dally accommodating themselves to
the strict dictates of prudence and dili
gence; but does the government really
believe that the nation can without suf
fering irredeemable loss put up for a few
months more with this anguishing inde
cision and enervating uncertainty?”
The Liberal is of the opinion that the
clouds continue to gather. It adds, how
ever: "The solution of the problem lies
in the pacification of Cuba. When this is
accomplished all the clouds that now
arise from the United States will disap
pear of themselves.”
The Imparcial regrets that Spain applies
to external politics the dilatory tactics she
is accustomed to use in international af
fairs. This, to a great extent, arises from
the fact that for the greater part of the
century Spain has but little mixed herself
with outside politics, for she has lived
like a nation shut up In its shell, stewing
in its own juice.”
Continuing, the Imparcial says for more
than two years it has warned the country
that to be feared by the Cuban insurgents
it was necessary to be respected by the
United States, that to avoid war it was not
necessary to be prepared for it and to let
It be seen that Spain was prepared for it.
It then asserts that while the conserva
tives were in power all warnings was
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wasted and the Imparcial is far from cer
tain that the liberals have profited by its
advice. “Time will show,” it adds, “but in
the meantime we rest with an easy con
science.”
Don Jaimie de Bourbon, who ig at present
at Cannes, staying at the Villa Henry IV,
will shortly receive the Spanish Carlist
deputies. Afterwards he will proceed to
Spain where he will declare himself (hara
acto de) Pretender.
Commenting on the above agreement
from Paris through its special, cor respond
ent, the Heraldo remarks that it will say
nothing to augment the gravity of this
news. It then says: “The fact that our
correspondent makes no hesitation as to
the accuracy of his information forces us
to believe that he considers it the correct
reflection of Carlist views, more especially
if we bear in mind that the Carlist organ
in Madrid, El Correo Espanola, has just
during the last few days accentuated the
threats it has been lavishing for months
past.
“Nevertheless, it would not be wise to
take for granted that Don Carlos de Bour
bon has decided to surrender his pretender
claims to his son, Don Jaimie, in whom
the Carlist enthusiasts place their hopes.
Although it is certain that many wish
again to set civil war ablaze without
regard to the agonized state of the coun.
try, such a criminal intention will find no
echo in the country, not even within those
circles of tradionalism which still follow
Don Carlos.
“We, therefore, hope that fresh news
may correct or clear up that sent by our
correspondent in Paris, which is undoubt
edly grave, although it may only refer to
plans which may fall through.”
The Liberal says: “Ministerialists say
there is absolutely no ground whatever for
the belief that Don Jaimie proposes short
ly to Visit Spain in order to declare him
self pretender.. But it is clear that should
Don Carlos’ son come to Spain he would
do so by hoodwinking the vigilance of the
authorities, a thing not difficult to per
form. It is not in that vigilance the gov
ernment base their denial that Don Jaimie
will enter Spain. They have information
as to the designs of the Carlists which
enables them to state that the Carlist
party has no intention of committing any
act in which Don Jaimie could take part.”
This appears to be confirmed by other
and well-authorized reports.
The Globo, referring to the rumor that
Don Jaimie, the “restless” son of Don
Carlos, would in a short time come to
Spain to execute a deed which, should ac
credit him pretender, his father resigning
in favor of his rights to the crown, says
well-known Carlists deny the accuracy ot
the report, and say they will take no part
in the elections—which means they will
live inside the law, in order to protest
against the policy pursued by the national
governments during thy last years.”
The Pais, revolutionary, heads an ar
ticle “King Jaimie,” in which it ban
ters the Heraldo on the subject of Its
telegram, “bidding it to rejoice rather than
be sad, since the Spanish revenue must at
least benefit by the change for the stamp
on the ‘deed of pretender,’ which Don
Jaimie is coming to Spain to execute.”
The Correo publishes a manifesto to the
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power at the approaching elections to re
turn Carlist candidates as the only party
which has clean hands in the late dis
graceful humiliatlorts of Spain, and as be
ing the only pasty which can restore to
Spain her ancient honor and glory. The
document is signed by Marquis de Cor
ralbo.
The organization of the second torpedo
squadrpn will shortly be effected. The
Habana, Barcelo and Retamosa (torpedo
twats) are all ready, lying in the San
Fernado cut at Cadiz.
RECIPROCITY WITH SPAIN.
Senor Bernabe Prepared to Make All
the Concessions Possible.
London, March 21.—The Madrid corre
spondent of the Standard says; "Senor
Polo Bernabe, the Spanish minister at
Washington, has been authorized to make
all the concessions possible in order to ob
tain the speedy conclusions of a fair re
ciprocity treaty.
“By America's expressed desire, this
will also Include the Philippines. Both the
Cuban and Spanish cabinets are anxious
to expedite the negotiations to the utmost.
"Senor Fold y Bernabe wires that he has
fcund the American state department very
favorably disposed on this point, but thar.
more reserve than ever is shown on inter
national questions pending the settlement
of the Maine affair."
BETHLEHEM IRON WORKS BUSY.
Over 2,000 Hands on Guns, Carriages
and Aqpior.
Bethlehem, Pa., March 20.—The Bethle
hem Iron Company's ordnance works
were working to-day for the first Sunday
In the company’s history. Work on guns,
carriages and armor for the government
was under way. The plant is running
day and night and over two thousand
hands are busy.
CRACK BATTERY OF THE ARMY.
K of the Light Artillery Moves From
Fort Stun Houston to Galveston.
Galveston, Tex., March 20.—Battery K,
light artillery, with four officers B nd sixty
seven men, Capt. Dillonback in command,
reached Galveston this morning and went
into camp on the government reservation
just w’est of the city on the Gulf beach.
Battery K is the crack battery of the
army, and its full strength is four officers
and seventy-six men, four modern 3.2-inch
guns and sixty horses. The move from
Fort Sam Houston to Galveston is a
change of station. A company of heavy
artillery from Jackson barracks, at New
Orleans, is expected to-morrow.
PROCTOR ASKED TO SPEAK.
Senator Crget a I’artor to Put Cuba
First on Charity List.
Rutland, Vt., March 20.—Senator Proc
tor of Vermont has been asked by Mayor
Clement and several other citizens of this
city to speak at a public meeting Tuesday
or Wednesday evening on his recent trip
to Cuba. In a private letter to the pastor
of the Congregational Church received
here to-day the Senator said: "For heav
en's sake place Cuba first among your
objects of charity, at least now."
CUBA MAY STIR UP CONGRESS.
SENSATIONAL DEBATE LIKELY TOf
BE SPRUNG IN THE HOUSE.
Our Relations With Spain and the!
Proximity of War an Foreshadow*
ed in the Emergency
Pretty to Be Taken Up in Con
nection With the Naval Appropri
ation Bill—Effort to Be Made to|
Force the Administration to De
clare Its Policy.
Washington, March 20.—Whether thel
report of the naval board of inquiry on
the Maine disaster goes to Congress thia
week with a special message from tha
President calling for congressional action,
our relations with Spain and the prox
imity of war, as viewed from the stand
point of the emergency preparations now!
going on to place the country in a state
of defense, probably will be exhaustively!
debated in the House in connection with!
the naval appropriation bill, the consid
eration of w’hich will begin on
The many emergency items in the bill,
the large increase in the enlisted force,
the liberal provision for battleships, tor
pedo boats and dry docks, will bring thel
whole subject of the necessity for these
preparations directly before the House.
While the conservative leaders doubtless
will seek to prevent inflamatory expres
sions under the recent ruling of
the speaker, which practically places no
limit upon the latitude of debate in com.
jnlttee of the whole on the state of tha
Union, the leaders, except by their ex
ample, probably will be unable to repress
sensational speeches.
An effort is likely upon the part of soma
of the radicals to force from those in thel
confidence of the administration a declar
ation regarding Cuba. This thej' hope tej
do by taunting them with some of tha
rumors which have been floating in the
newspapers during the past few days. IB
is altogether likely that there will be al
general expression of the sentiment oUthe
House on this question before the bill is
passed. Should the President transmit!
the report of the board of inquiry with
a request for congressional action dur
ing the week everything else will give
way to it. Any action which might ba
decided upon would be in complete con
trol of the Republican leaders as to that
limit to be put upon the debate.
If the report of the board does not go
to Congress this week the naval bill will
consume probably a ll the tlrrk after to
morrow. But if it should be prfssed before
Saturday, wjxlofa seems unlikely, the bflU.
so." ihc. of the arfny uii.j
the authorization for recruiting it to al
footing aggregating 104,000 men in time
of war will oe taken up. To-morrow the
bill for the relief of the victims of tha
Maine will be catted up immediately a ften
the reading of the journal under the ar
rangement made last week. It is not ex
pected to consume much time, but proba
bly will be made the occasion for several
patriotic speeches in eulogy of the heroism
of the sailors who went down in their
tragic death.
The rest of the day will be occupied in!
the consideration of private bills in pursu
ance of the order made last Friday. Alto
gether, it promises to be an exceedingly!
eventful, if not sensation, week in the
House.
No programme has been prepared for
the Senate for the present week and tha
course of events may be influenced largely}
by developments from the outside.
The quarantine bill is the unfinished bus
iness on the Senate calendar.
If opportunity offers, Senator Pettigrew!
will get up his public land bill.
It is expected that the sundry civil ap
propriation bill will be reported Wednes
day or Thursday, and if it should be its
may be taken up later in the week. The
Senate committee is making mahy changes
in this bill, and it will consume several
days of the time of the Senate when con
sidered.
It is also understood to be Senator Da
vis’ intention to bring up the Hawaiian
treaty in order to get a vote on the Bacon
amendment.
It is still Mr. Davis’ Intention to mova
to lay the amendment on the table as soon
as Senator Bacon concludes his speech in
its support.
All these plans are likely to be changed
if the report of the court of Inquiry into>
the Maine disaster should be received. The
receipt of this document would inevitably,
have the effect of springing a Cuban de
bate, which would side track all other!
questions. i
FRANCE’S STAND IN CHINA.
Hnnotanx Disclaims Any Desire for!
Disintegration of the Empire.
London, March 21.—The Paris corre
spondent of the Times reports passages of
a conversation with a diplomatist, in tha
course of which M. Hanotaux, the French
foreign minister, repudiated the idea that
he desired to join any scheme for the dis
integration of China.
The correspondent reports Hanotaux ast
saying that France had nothing to gain .
by taking Chinese territory; that Ton
quin was enough for her; that she did not
desire to settle in the Yuan Nan province
or to seize Southern China, and that a
diplomat had not been authorized to enter
upon the important negotiations attributed
to him.
“France is not jealous of the Chinese
loan," said M. Hanotaux. “We think, on
the contrary, it will induce England to
keep China is as good a condition as possi
ble."
JERSEY CITY STATION ABLAZE.
Pennsylvania PaaMenger Depot and
Ferry Hanse Burned.
New York, March 21, 3:30 a. m.—The fer
ry house and passenger station of the
Pennsylvania Railroad in Jersey City were
partially destroyed by fire early this morn
ing. The loss is not known.
Fighting in India Ends.
Calcutta, March 20.—The fighting on the
northwest frontier is now regarded as end
ed. The rebels have given the sevenLv hos
tages demanded.
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