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2to tc km .IgssWlmah lx c ws. sM HMM MMKI ■ | i ,<Vj ° c ° r g 1 r I Xf/AT "■ -1W ( THE MORNING NEWS. 1 V vJui TO J Bstabllshea 1850. - “Incorporated 1888 > I J. ii. ESTILL, Vreaxae/iL ) MINE DIDN’T BLOW UP MAINE. ~J - I / 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 I DAILY, $lO A TEAR. • 7 5 CENTS A COPY. t ( WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEK $1 A YEAR f 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 . —'.U' - ■ . ‘t.(Vi “fl p’; 4 h<.ir 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. NO. 23.