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Apparent Determine. ion to Keep
Cuba as a Dependent
Colony.
TRANS ATLANTIC STEAMERS.
Vessels Accepted for Use as Cruisers
or Privateers in Case of War
With Uncle Sam.

MADRID, SPAIN, March 3.-The Gov
eminent has received number of offers
of pecuniary and other aid in the event of
war with the United States, growing out
of the attitude OF the latter on the Cuban
question. The people appear to be de-
termined to uphold the Governme MT in its
intention to keep Cuba Spanish colony,
no matter at what cost. The Cabinet is
greatly encouraged by the attitude of the
Continental press, which, generally speak
ing, expresses much sympathy with Spain
in her determination to resent what is
termed Yankee aggression.
One important factor in the support
accorded the Government which is
sedulously kept in the background is that
Cuban debentures and other securities S
depending for their value upon the income
derived from Cuba are held to large
amount by foreign capitalists. With a
free Cuba these securities would be prac-
tlcalIy worthless, and this accounts in a
very great measure for the attitude of
many of the foreign newspapers, which
speak not so much because that the
United States has any ulterior motive in
recognizing the Cubans as belligerents as
because they are defending the financial
interests of capitalists of their country.
In Spain, however, the support of the
Governme mt is due to pure patriotism.
Among the offers of assistance, the Gov
eminent received one from the Spanish
Transatlantic Company, which has offered
to place its entire feet of steamships at
the disposal of the Government, making
no condition whatever. The offer has been
accepted, and eight of the steamers will
be armed with from nine to twelve cent?
metre guns. If events shall necessitate
such action, these vessels will be used as
cruisers and privateers.
The Government has ordered that large
quantities of coal be stored in Cuba for the
use of the warships. Military prepara-
tions are being hastily but Systematically
made. Orders have been issued for the
dispatch to Cuba of re-inforcements from
the Balearic, Canary and Philippine
islands.
At the meeting the Cabinet to be held
tomorrow Admiral Beranger, Minister o.
Marine, will ask for credit to complete
the armament of the warships Pelaya,
Oquendo, Vizcaya and Maria Teresa.
The diplomats here had long interviews
to-day with Senior Elduayen, Minister of
Foreign Affairs.
Three hundred students OF the univer-
sity attempted this morning to make a
demonstration. A number of working
men joined them. The rector Of the uni
versity took prompt action to restore order
and caused the arrest of fifty or more of the
most demonstrative of the crowd. They
were soon liberated upon promising to be-
have themselves. The police arrested two
of the workingmen.
The day was otherwise peaceful. Many
of the shops of the city on which there
were American names nave taken the pre-
caution to have them effaced, fearing that
IN the present unsettled state of public
temper the names would invite an attack.
The Catholic party, which was formerly
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From a photograph

official position in this United States, and
one who has, understand, some happy
| family associations with our Board of
Home Missions. I have the pleasure,
| therefore, by the direction of the Board of
Home Missions, and l count it an honor
able duty, to invite the President of the
United States to preside over our present
| meeting"
President Cleveland then came forward.
He was received very warmly, but the
cheering was by no means boisterous.
| His remarks on the foreign missionaries
sufferings were loudly cheered. He spoke
as follows:
81 desire to express my appreciation of
the privilege of participating in this con-
ference and of the opportunity thus af-
forded me OF testifying to the value and
usefulness of the work undertaken by the
Board of Home Missions of the Presby-
terian church. NY interest in this SUBJ
iect and my familiarity with home mis-
sionary efforts are not newly acquired.
They early came TO me in the surround
ings of Christian Presbyterian home and
we're stimulated by q fathers faithful
labors in the cause.
My early impressions are not, however,
the only basis of the testimony l give to-
night in favor of home missions. AS
your fellow-citizen, interested, hope, in
all things that deepen the religious senti.
ment of our people and enlarge Christian
influences, fully realize the transcendant
Importance of this agency in its operation
upon the hearts of men for the salvation
OF their souls. The long roster OF those
who have been led into the way of right
eousness through the instrumentaiity OF
The home missions are rich trophies OF
successful endeavor.
but it is not only as your fellow-citizen,
but as chief executive officer of your Gov
ernment that desire to speak, for I am
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General Arimondi, the commander OF
the center brigade. was ordered to cover
the retreat of the last brigade, but his posi-
ton was such that he was prevented from
carrying the order out. In the meantime
the Abyssinians. flushed with success,
made an energetic attack upon the whole
Italian front, and enveloped both wings.
The Italians made a desperate resistance,
but could not withstand the attack, and
finally orders were given for them to fall
back. Their positions were speedily aban-
doned. The fighting lasted all day. Gen
eral Baratieri, with the wounded General
ElIina and his command, together with
the men under General Arimondi, retired
to Adecaio 100 Kilometers from Adowa.
Since General Baratieri returned to
occasion he was decorated with the order
of the Red Eagle by Emperor William, his
conduct of the campaign has been very
harshly criticized in certain military cir
cles. His decision to break his line in this
battle and the tactics subsequently pur-
sued by him are regarded by military ex-
perts as inexplicabe. The Italians are
said to have lost sixty guns and all their
provisions. Even the Government ac-
knowledges that when General Baratieri
was compelled TO order his army to Ie-
treat from the positions held by it he was
forced to abandon many of his guns. The
nature OF the country prevented the guns
from being used against the enemy, and
later prevented the Italians from taking
them with them in their retreat. These,
of course, have fallen into the hands OF the
Abyssinians, who will undoubtedly use
them against their former owners. The
captured guns will enormously aid the ar
tillery forces of the Abysslnians, already
factor that has had to be taken into ac-
count by the Italians.
The situation is regarded as being so
serious that the Government has called out
all the reserves of 1872. Every effort will
be made to hasten the dispatch of re-
been issued for all the available transport
steamers to assemble at Naples on Satur-
day next for the purpose of taking on
board troops for immediate dispatch to
Massowah.
General Baldissera, who was recently
appointed to succeed General Baratieri in
the chief command of the Italian forces
in Abyssinia, has arrived at Massowah.
1t is reported that General Baratieri's at
tack upon the Abyssinians Sunday was
the result of his desire TO make a grand
military coup and rehablitate his reputa-
ton before ne was superseded by General
Baldissera.
Among the many reports current to-day
was one to the effect that General Baratieri
had committed suicide, being unable to
endure the humiliation of his defeat.
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The scenes in the streets to-day were
very exciting, the populace being greatly
incensed against the Government De-
nunciations of the Ministry could be heard
on every hand. The Pope is greatly dis
turbed by the news. He has ordered the
suspension of the Te Deum and also the
diplomatic banquet that were to be given
in connection with the anniversary Of his
coronation.
A meeting of the Cabinet was sum-
moned last night Immediately upon the
receipt of the news OF the Italian reverse.
The Ministers met at midnight and sat in
closed session until late this morning dis
cussing the situation. They will meet IN
the Chamber of Deputies tomorrow and
make statement regarding the position
of affairs and their intentions.
A persistent rVnor circulates that the
Cabinet will retire. King Humbert to-
day bad interviews with Prime Minister
Crispi and Signor Farini, president OF the
Senate. The subjects discussed at the IN
terview were presumably the Italian de-
feat and the course to be pursued by the
Government, but what if any decision
was arrived at is unknown.
AS stated in the United Press dispatches
last night, General Baratieri, Governor OF
hrythrea, and at present commander OF
the Italian forces operating against the
Aoyssinlans, made an attack on the latter
r no Jtoli
possession of the passes leading to Adowa
without any opposition from the enemy.
L ms 1orce was commanded by General Ell
Ina. General Albertone, with four bat
talions of native levies and four mounted
oatterles, then engaged the Abyssinians,
out was soon overcome by overwhelming
odds and was forced to retreat.
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FIGHTERS SENT TO CUBA.
st. Louis Recruiting kendesrous fo
TOIuufeers.

st. Louis a Recruiting kendesvoIs for
Volmnteers.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 3.-For some
time whispered suspicion has been circu-
lated here that st. Louis was the common
center or recruiting rendezvous for Cuban
volunteers. Since the decided action of
Congress favoring Cuban independence
this suspicion has become certainty.
Since February 20 over 200 volunteers
have been enlisted, armed and sent from
here by various routes to Cuba. About
February two men appeared here, repre-
senting themselves as capitalists from New
Orleans buying horses and mules. Both
were native Cubans, but spoke English
and had plenty of money. Tonight the
local agent of these men, casting aside the
secrecy heretofore maintained, said his
patrons were agents of the Cuban republic.
For three weeks the recently abandoned
horse market at Broadway and Cass ave-
nue. has been the rendezvous of the volun-
teers. Strangers would enter the place by
dozens, exercise the horses bought by the
Cubans and disappear. The local agent
says the men are enlisted "for the war;"
They receive military scrip for pay and are
fed, clothed and armed. The Simmons
Hardware Company admitted to-day that
it recently sold hundreds of small arms
and ammunition to the strangers, besides
lot of repeating rifles. The agent closed
to-night's interview by saying:
To-day we enlisted four of the Country
Club (polo players) of this city. They
furnish their horses and arms and will be
given commissions. We now have $50
men, who will be shipped at once. Our
men have been shipped in small squads
through Louisiana, Florida and points in
Mexico. The cause is just and the fiimsy
barriers of conservative diplomacy will not
resist the tide of liberty that is sweeping
across the gulf to make Cuba free"
The agent exhibited letter from Ell
Paso. Tex, stating that 800 volunteers had
left there within twenty days.
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BATTLES WITH INSURGENrS.
Spanish Troops Claim to Haze Won
Ereru Engagement.

Spanish Troops Claim to Have Won
ErerD Engagement.
HAVANA, CUBA, March General AL
decoa reports that he found 1900 men be-
longing to the command of Maceo occupy
ing houses in the town of Nazarono, in the
province of Havana, and also in tbs hills
surrounding the town. His troops opened
fire on the rebels with cannon and rifles
and drove the enemy out of the town and
occupied the positions formerly held by
them. The troops later found the enemy
encamped at the Bayamo, q small town
east of San Felipe.
They were attacked and forced to re-
treat. The troops in this engagement also
used their cannon. The Spanish loss was
one lieutenant killed and four soldiers
wounded. The rebels left one dead on the
field and are said to have carried many
dead and wounded with them when they
retreated.
Lieutenant Moreno, in command of
column from General Linares' forces, met
at about the same time the vanguard OF
rebels commanded by Castillo at Seibon,
near Managua, in the center of the prov
ince of Havana.
The vanguard was pursued along the
road from Nazarono to La Chusa, where
the main body of the rebels were found.
In the fight that followed the rebels lost
eight killed and many wounded. Another
column of troops from the San Fernando
regiment from Havana, commanded by
Colonel Figueroa, combined with the
Linares column, and had fight with an
other group of rebels at Las Guasimas, on
the highway to Havana. The fighting
ceased at nightfall. The rebel loss is un-
known. Aid for the troops who were
wounded in this encounter was sent from
Jesus del Monte.
Colonel Tort encountered the forces of
Masso, Maestro and Portugalete on an
estate near San Jose de Las Lajas. The
rebels were intending to make a junction
with Maceo. They set fire to the cane to
cover their retreat.
A band of 200 rebels set fire to few
houses at Waiay, q small town west of
Havana. Troops have gone in pursuit of
them.
The troops stationed at Batabano re
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Attorney Opinion Uncle Cold

the Carlist party, but which is now inde-
pendent. has adopted resolution protest
ing against the attitude of the United
States and offering to support the Govern
ment with men and money.
A report was current here to-day that
Captain-General Weyler had resigned his
command in Cuba. The report was un-
true.
At the Stock Exchange the decline in
Government securities was continued and
was more pronounced than on any day
since the receipt of the news of the action
taken by the American Senate. Spanish
interior fell 160 centimes, exterior 130 and
Cuban debentures TO. Bank of Spain
shares show decline of 100 centimes.
There was some recovery in values after
the close of the regular market.
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This is the second crushing defeat th,it
the Abyssinians have inflicted upon the
Italians since the latter attempted to ex-
tend their power in the dominion of King
Menelik. About three months ago five
companies of Italian troops under COM
mand of Major Tosselli were surprised and
surrounded by force of $4,000 Abyssin-
slstance and fought until their ammuni-
tion was exhausted, when the Abyssin-
lans charged upon them and massacred
nearly the whole force. Fourteen Italian
officers and over 700 men were killed.
Only small number of the Italians sue
ceeded IN breaking through the beleaguer-
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PEELED an attack made by the bands OF
Nunez, Alvarez. Rodriguez and others on
the night of February %. Although the
rebels outnumbered the garrison the lat
ter easily prevented them from entering
the town.
Milkmen in the province of Havana
have been prevented by the rebels from
sending supplies to the city. The prices of
eggs, fruit and vegetables are also adyanc-
ing.
Regos' band has burned the town OF
Mandinga, in the province of Santa Clara.
General Bernal reports having had a
battle with the rebels under Serafn
Sanchez at Nancy, Santa Clara. He says
tina: the insurgents lost thirty killed and
forty wounded The troops lost thirty
killed and twenty wounded.
J. FRANK CLARK.
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ALL DETAILS SUPPRESSED.
italian Leaders Erpetted Correspondent
From the Lines.

italian Leaders Erpetted Correspondents
From the Lines.
ROME, ITALY, March 3.-The Govern
ment still lacks or is withholding full de-
tails of the disastrous battle with the
Abyssinians. Orders were given some
time ago for the exclusion of newspaper
correspondents from the Italian lines, and
a strict censorship has since been main
tanned over press dispatches which makes
1t difficult for the full story of the Italian
defeat to be made known. AS result the
comparative scantiness of news causes the
widest sort of speculations, and all kinds
of undoubtedly exaggerated reports are in
circulation.
The newspapers here TEEN with reports,
deductions estimates and comments. ALI
of them, with the exception of the Eser
cito, military journal, ascribe the dis
aster to General Baratieri's supposed RASH
ness and bis desire to achieve victory
that would offset his being superseded in
mis- command. 1t is the opinion here that
General Baratieris forces bered 10 900
men, opposed to whom were $4,000
Abysslnians.
A late dispatch from Massowah states
that General Arimondi is also missing.
LONDON, Eng, March 3.-The Daily
News will tomorrow publish dispatch
from Rome saying that the Cabinet ten
dered their designations to King Humbert
Monday, but that his Majesty refused to
accept them. The dispatch adds that
General Baratieri will be recalled from
Abyssinia and will be tried by military
court-martial. Military experts regard the
retreat of the Italians as worse than their
defeat, they having abandoned more than
100 miles of territory. 1t is uncertain
whether they still hold Adigrat.
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lighter ]. S. T. Stranahan and their car
goes, excepting in the case of the e1plo-
sives found upon the latter, which, it is
alleged were packed in boxes not marked
as required by law. To-day United States
District Attorney McFarlane instructed
Marshal Mccarthy to this effect and the
latter at once took steps to turn over the
vessels and other property to the Cubans.
The $4,000 in silver taken from the Ber-
muda was taken on board that vessel this
afternoon and returned to the place from
which it had been taken, and charts, in
struments and other articles were also
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ing line and making their escape to
Makalle.
Subsequently the Abyssinians besieged
Makalle and after practically reducing it
allowed the garrison to evacuate the place
with their arms and baggage. Afterward
several minor engagements were fought
with varying success until Sunday, when
the forces of King Menelik inflicted another
and worse defeat upon toe combined
forces of the Italians.
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MAGOWAN NOW FREE,

The Well Kno,cn Politician Secures a d.
corce in Oklahoma.
WICHITA, KANs.. March 3.-Ex-Mayor
Frank A. Mcgowan of Trenton, N. j., is
now full-fedged citizen of Oklahoma,
having been granted an absolute divorce
from his wife by Judge Scott of Oklahoma
City to-day.
He had no opposition in court, having
made a satisfactory settlement with his
wife. Mr.. Mcgowan is well known through
out the East as politician and inancier,
and would have been the Republican nom-
inee for Governor OF New Jersey at the II st
election if his domestic affairs would have
permitted him entering the field.
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RELEASE OF THE BERMUDA.

The Claim of Right to Detain the Vessel
abandoned.
NEW YORK, N. Y, March 3.-The
United States Government has abandoned
all claim of right tp de.ain the alleged
flibustering steamship Bermuda and the
New-York tribune., 1896-10-21
WESTCHESTER COUNTY.
YONKERS.


The faIl and winter course Of lectures "iue'
auspices OF the Yonkers Socety for thiFcrs'!
tension will begin tomorrow night AZ me nan "
the Womans Institutc in Palisade-aVe' u. M '". 81
ject TO be studied this year Is 'Europe"" i'A'
Since 1915 with Special Reference 10 'he I'M
nent." The lecturers are to be professor .''|, o.
Archibald Dunning and Harry y. Cushins oi ~ -
lumbia University The foundation Tor ms ,o ~
was laid four years ago. when "A spech.t, STayolu.
lectures on The Times Of the FTench f.eVolu-
ton was delivered before the socleE, - W IN he
lessor COIN. The present course p,oiiiisv NJ
ono Of spec.al interest and value. II consls'ss -.
ten lectures the first one Of which Is te'iou oi
Triumphant Reaction islo- ls3o ;ao,, os
In the absence OF Lyman Cohp, Jri, uI,s"J, nos
the Young Mems Christian Associa ION roeatinc
Irvine presided At the members business meee,nS ,5
held on Monday night Eleven persons WI M - dn
TO membership, and the various cofIl!nlt @ ~
reports The chairman of the t,niert''n,,icrS' nm =
Committee announced lecture by INC iNeM. ~ -.
Parkcs Cadman. OF New-York CITY Tor M Inui shaS h,
bocn transacted the meeting adjourned anu d q noS'"'
hour was spent. light refreshments '.i's a. L.,
Miss Frances F. Parrish delivered tuc nist -.
ure in her course on 'The Basis. DeEeiopiient'
Practice and Advantages OF Phonography, yes
i.rdnv afternoon al 500 ocloc, IN the nall OF the
made and lectures Will be given two afternoons a
week. .,.,,,.r Yacht
Thn romners OF the Yorkers Corinth,an a aSh. S..
,'lub have selected Saturday night AS "clup n,snt
FOR me ,,.in,er months This week the t'hter'aii-
ment Committee has planned a stag lor .iie
members and their friends; Good taienI mas pee"
secured and a large ATTENDANCE is anticipated
Tho Ladies' Aid Society of the FIRST Melhouist
EMS nal Church arncunces A socai ior to-hloIio"
night In the lecture room Of the church
New-York tribune., 1896-10-21
cTATCV ISLAND HAPPENINGS.

rb. hearing In the suit for alleged damages
hroueht by John T. Oates against Dr. John H.
reeny was continued yesterday at Richmond
lumber Of physicians were called. among them
mrs walser. Scales. Thompson ana Beyer lhe
case for the plaintiff was rested ana the deience
nj, Dr H. p Loomis on the stand He declared
r. ,o...-those that he saw-wer" chickenpox.
and not smallpox. The suit will be continued TO-
day. ,,.,
Judge KeoRh yesterday issued an order directing
,be County Clerk 10 print the name OF Walter I.
Holt on the election ballots as Democratic canoi-
dota for Assembly The Judge held that me peo-
pie should have the privilege Of voting for the'r
candidate. . .s ,ror,. G Coonor
.ecrred two judgments notes againet her nus
hand Stephen Cooper. amountir9 10 N.aHV'
New-York tribune., 1896-10-21
PLANNING THE BIG PARADE.

NEWSPAPER WORKERS ARRANGING THEIR DTvI-
SION.
ARRANGEMENTS for the big parade Of business men
on Saturday afternoon. October 81, were pushed
forward rapidly YESTERDAY.
There was an enthusiastic meeting OF the Pub
fishers and Advertisers Sound Money Club In The
T,r,os Building yesterday afternoon to make ar
rangements for representation in the parade. Hen
ry 8 Drsler presided IN the absence OF Charles A.
Dana the chairman. and made a report that about
800 men would represent the club In the parade.
He said the committee recommended that all the
about them, and gold badges on the lapel OF the
coat and carry canes. Secretary Hubbard showed
on his own hat the band that Is TO be worn. Much
enthusiasm was caused by the reading OF an en-
couraging letter from Joseph ii. Manley.
Joseph Howard. jr.. made a speech which caused
much laughter and enthusiasm. lie ended by Of
ferins a check for S25 for the expenses OF the club
in the parade Mr.. Hand, Of the American Fibre
Chamos Company. offered TO give 500 If five other
men present would give 500 each. j. Walter
The mpson said he would give 800. and s40o more
II that was necessary. to clnch Mr.. Hands OFFER
The representative of THE Journal Of Commerce
pledged another check of 500. and small subscrip
tions were received from other men present. Mr.
Drsier said there was no longer any doubt that
,hr committee could proceed to incur expenses In
making arrangements for the parade. conterno
Eand Ind been engaged to lead the club In the
march up broadway, he said The club Will have
another meeting at the call Of the chairman 10
complete the arrangements.