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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
CENTRAL AMERICA WAR CLOUD
NICARAGUA AND COLOMBIA ON THE
VERGE OF HOsTILITIES.

The Former Government Already
COnseripting Men for the Conflict.
Colombia Confident One of Her
Wnrships Could Blow Rama and
BIueneIds on the Face of the Map.
The Ownership of Two Islands the
Bone of Contention.
Mobile, Ala. Dec. 19.-The Norwegian
steamer Jarl. which arrived here this af-
ternoon from Blueheds. Nicaragua, brings
news of active preparations which are be-
ing made In Nicaragua looking to a war
with Colombia.
There have been no open hostilltes as
yet, but the Nicaraguan government has
patrol boat going up and down the Rama
river conscriptlng everybody who can be
used as a soldier.
The laborers on the plantations are be-
ing taken. and the men thus conscripted
and being taken to Rama and the Blum,
where they are put in the garrsons
II is said that the cause of the prepara-
tions for war is dispute between Colum-
bia and Nicaragua es to the ownership of
Great ana Little Corn Islands, which are
situated about 40 miles from Blueields,
and 1850 miles from Rama
The fort at Bluehelds Bluff has been
garrisoned In expectation of the men OF
war OF the Colombian navy, but It is re-
ported that there Is no armament on the
fort except a few old fashioned mortars
Officers of the Jarl state that Nicaragua
Is not in a position to cope with Coom-
bia In open warfare as one of the Coom-
bian men-of-war would have no trouble in
blowing Rama and Bluehelds off the map
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20

bush. The very official reports carefully
read explain the fact, Maj. Cirujeda, IN a
telegram addressed to Capt Gen Weyler
on the l4th instant, says; Il can not re-
frain from the wish TO extend to your ex-
cellency my respectful compliments and
state that your eXcellency situated me at
this place for the result obtained in which
/ did nothing except obey your excellencv
and Gen. Ahumada.'
The Cubans are highly indignant at the
cowardly manner in which Maceo vas
killed, but although mourning the loss of
the beloved chief, they are more deter
mined than ever to continue the struggle
1t Is believed now the war will assume a
more sanguinary character and that the
Cubans will retaliate on the Spaniards bv
shooting prisoners. AS the Spaniards are
doing the same, the war will be waged
without quarter.
There is suppressed excitement in Ha-
vana since last nights news of the action
of the Senate committee. Nothing has
been printed. Only rumors are floating
about.
1t is rumored that the Three Friends
has landed. Some say she landed
in Pinar del Rio, and others, near Trini-
dad. 1t is said Col Roloff has arrived
with an expedition.
The English sailor Leavitt captured on
the Competitor, and imprisoned in the Ca
Danas bitterly complains of the action of
the British consul in not attending to the
case or giving the protection to which all
English subjects are entitled. 1t appears
the consul left the case in the hands of the
Americans, on the ground that Ieavitt
was aboard an American vessel when can
tured and the defense, therefore, falls on
that nation.
Cubans are much displeased over the ar
rival of a well known correspondent of a
prominent New York paper, who has been
once relieved. 1t is feared he will continue
sending false reports favoring the Span
ish cause. The reason of his Partially is
kOOWO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
LURED MACEO INTO A TRAP.
cubans in Havana Charge Zertuehn
With Base Treachery.


Havana, Dec. 19.-Cubans praise the
American press for printing the truth
aoout Maceos death before II was known
ID Havana. AS soon as the papers arrived
Wednesday a rush was made and the
stores were crowded by those anxious 10
learn the news. They were at once con-
"nced that the sad truth had been cup
Pressed and rage marked their faces at
such dastardly crime.
Many stubhornly refused to believe Of
Aaeeo's death until convinced by the posi-
1--WE evidence given in the detailed ac-
counts of the American press, which dis
pel all doubts on the subject.
9ulI many Cubans reject with repug-
naHce the charge of Marquis de Ahu-
nlaua participation in the crime. They
eounot believe he invited Maceo to a per-
SSyual conference under a flag of truce.
saIquis de Ahumada's reputation as a
eglueman and soldier is above suspicion.
A, ,oh the other hand, il is known that
@aleo repeatedly stated that he would
b,.er INTO no parleys or negotiations with
~ enemies. Knowing their deceitful
eNafacter, Maceo said they would offer
enS proposals TO get rid Of their bitterest
onllhles. He knew the Spanish hatred
as3lhst him was great and never truste
Daelr word. despite their boasted ehivalry
,D ,- nonor. Maceo remembered Napoleon
p'tuso case IN the last war who vas
G'Ied under a flag OF truce, whilst speak
"'5 to a Spanish officer.
Hus, the Cubans, although now admit
s Maceo was killed. believe he was
generously led into trap prepared In
.E ahce and that DR. zertucha was will
ra Instrument Many obscure points are
NM cleared. Cubans remembered that
"h'n Capt. Gen. Weyler started the Sec
o'1 time for Plnar del Rio MARQUIS de
-.in"da accompanied him, but the facts
never known This Is also the reason
s-. NIeult IS given here 10 Majs Cirujeda' 3
r3n, as IN Spain. since he was only the
unent 70 carry out the plan.
20 doubts now exist among cubans that
"eeo was treaeherously killed IN am
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
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INDIGNATION AT MADRID.
News of the Senate Committees Ac-
ton Excites Spanish Ire.


tiOn Excftes Spanish Ire.
Madrid. Dec. 19.-All the newspapers
here express the most intense Indignation
because of the unwarranted interference
of the United States with the rights of
Spain. Some of them declare that no gov
ernment would dare to base a settlement
of the Cuban question on granting autono-
my to the island, in view of the strong
popular opposition to the granting of any
reforms while the rebellion is in progress.
They, therefore. contend that the govern
ment will be compelled to maintain a de-
termined attitude In face of the provoca-
ton from the United States. Neverthe-
less, they add, the government is resolved
to reDress hostile agitation against the
United States or its representatives In
Spain.
The Impartial accuses the government
of lack of foresight and declares that
Spain is determined to make every sacri-
flee, however great, to maintain her SOW
ereignty in the West Indies, but she will
not tolerate acts calculated to bring her
into disrepute.
The Correspondence de Espana de-
ly and insolent.
The Liberal advises the government TO
use expedition in recovering at Washing
ton the time lost In Cuba, inasmuch as
Spain's future is at stake.
Prime Minister Canovas del Castillo had
a long conference to-day with the Duke
of Tetuan, minister of foreign affairs
and Admiral Beranger, minister of ma
rine. The subject Of their deliberations
has not been divulged officially, but it is
rumored that they considered the ques-
tion of shortly introducing political and
administrative reforms in Cuba and Puer-
to Rico. The granting of such reforms al
present would probably result in a recon-
struction of the cabinet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
ENGLAND DOESN'T LOOK FOR WAR.
Comments ON the Senate Resolution
Not ExcitabIe.

London, Dec 19.-The afternoon papers
generally comment at more or less length
on the action Of the foreign relations COM
mittee Of the United States Senate in re-
gard to Cuba. The tenor Of the articles
Is that nothing will come Of the matter.
at least in the near future.
The Pail Mall Gazette says: 'The reso-
luton of the Senates committee advocates
the right sort OF solution Of the Cuban
question in the wrong sort Of way. Public
opinion has still to assert Itself and NAV
prove to be far calmer than the temper
of the tempestuous politicians Constitu-
tional delays and the Christmas holidays
will give the United States a season of re-
lection"
The st. James Gazette in a strong arti-
Gle on the subject says IF Spain keeps
cool it will give time for a large party in
America which Is opposed to a policy OF
adventure to influence public opinion Even
IL the joint resolution is passed by a two
thirds vote OF congress and the indepen-
dence Of Cuba Is thus recognized, such
recognition would bind nobody except the
power making It. Spain need not even
protest against Il and the United States
would continue to be bound by It's own
neutrality laws and would think twice be-
fore taking the offensive and assuming
the responsibility for such hopeless an
archy as a Cuban republic, with no alter
native except occupation OF the island by
the United States"
In an interview with a representative
Of the Southern Associated Press this
morning upon the subject Of the resou-
ton Of the foreign relations committee Of
the United States Senate recognizing the
independence Of Cuba, high Official Of
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
DE HoYOs DOEsS'T LOOK FOR WAR
Says This Nation Has TOO Much Mt
stake Commercially.

Vienna. Dec. 19-Concerning the resolu-
tion recognizing the independence Of Cuba
agreed to by the committee on foreign re-
latlons OF the United States Senate yes
terday. the Marquis de Hoyos, Spanish
ambassador to Austria. said 10 a reporter
Of the Southern Associated Press to-day:
1.-THE resolution may be adopted by the
Senate and House Of Representatives, but
both President Cleveland and President
elect Mckinley know that the United
States having a great maratlme COM
merce. would suffer more through war
than spain would. ana they Will. there
fore, maintain peace's
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
FRANCE woN'T HELP SPAIN.
The Temps Comments on the Attf-
tude of the United States.

Paris, Dec. 19.-The Temps, commenting
on the Spanish-American question, says
that serious consequences may result from
the ability of the American congress to
override the veto Of the President. If
the congress persists In it's apparent in
tention the President will be compelled to
declare 1t. and it may become equivalent
to a declaration of war The paper adds
that it is strongly probable that good
sense will triumph, although there Is se-
rious risk that the aggressive sol disant
patriots will prevail.
La Lberte says that If the Cubans are
recognized in guarded language by the
United States it win merely amount to a
declaration of neutrality. In the event Of
war. the paper further says, Spain can
only count upon herself as none Of the
powers is likely to help her.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
BOILER BURSTS.
-Four Persons Killed and the Mill
building Badly Damaged.

Providence, r. l., Dec. ia boiler ex-
ploded in the Kent woolen mills at Centre
vile about s o'clock this morning and as
result four persons were killed, three out
right, one dying soon after the accident
from his injuries.
Very few particulars can be gained as
to the cause OF the explosion, as the fire.
man and others who were employed IN the
boiler room we're killed.
The fireman's wife had just gone to the
mill with her husbands breakfast when
the explosion occurred and she was also
killed.
The room in which the boiler was located
was torn to pieces by the explosion and
one of the boilers was blown into the main
part OF the mill in the second story
The chimney to the mill was almost de-
mollshed and win have to be taken down.
The whole mill is badly damaged.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
MASS MEETING DECLARED Off.
United states District Attorney Calls
Halt at st. Louis.

st. Louis. Mo-, Dec. 19-The United
States district attorney to-day won a
bloodless battle, fought with the Cuban
sympa thizers here. AS a result Of his
pointed Interpretation Of the neutrality
laws. the monster mass meeting scheduled
for tonight at the exposition building wss
declared off. Notwithstanding this a
thousand men gathered about the building
this evening, and divided time with each
other In denouncing the brutality OF spaln
and the course Of the President and cabI-
net. Chairman Sturgeon OF the relief
committee admits that the district attor-
ney's strict Interpretation OF the law has
retarded relief work. but insists that the
work will continue, though in a less pro-
nounced manner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
CUBAN RALLY AT NEW YORK.
Speeches in Spanish wildly Ap-
pIaudcd by the Audience.

pIaudcd by the Audience.
New York, Dec. 19-An audience, COM
posed principally Of members of the New
York Cuban colony, assembled at CHECKER
ing hall tonight to do honor to the mem
ory Of Gen. Maceo and listen to speeches
in advocacy of the Cuban cause. There
was deep feeling in the audience, and the
orators, who spoke in the Spanish Lam
guage, were frequently interrupted by
noisy demonstrations OF applause.
The meeting was held under the aus
pices of the fifteen Cuban patriotic socie-
ties of New York.
The speakers were Juan Fraja Of Las
Independientes, who presided over tlte
meeting DR.. Verona, editor Of the Patri,
and Ricardo Lances.
The speakers appealed to the audience
to give all possible aid In military sup
plies and money to the patriotic cause
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
POISONED ny zERTUCHA.
cubans Now Put out n New Yarn
About Maceo's Death.

Key West, Fla. Dec. ls.-Private advices
received in this city tonight state that II
has been discovered that Maceo, young
Gomez and twenty-five others, among them
Ave Americans. were poinsoned through
the treachery Of Or. Zeriucha. planned by
Ahumada and Cirujeda. The bodies were
recovered by Baldomero Acosta and sub
jected TO an examination. II is also re-
ported that Perico Delgado entered Be
jucal on the 10Th inst. with 1900 men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
POIsoN IN WHISKY.
Three Men Dead, Two Apt to Die
and Three Crazed.

slsterville. w. Va, Dec. 19.-Intelligence
was received here at late hour tonight
that three men had been killed and two
were not expected to live, while three are
crazy from drinking whisky which is sup
posed to have been poisoned. In addition to
the men who are not expected to recover
and those who are dead about dozen more
are reported i'll, and the casualty list will
probably reach eight or ten. The names of
the dead are;
w. H. Price, a wealthy farmer.
Charles Seibert, prominent merchant of
Sardis, o.
Thomas Clegg, a drlller.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
SCIENCE MAKES MEN IDLE.

New Process of steel Manufacture
Throws 100 Out of Work.
Pittsburg. Dec. 19.-To-day 100 men, em-
ployed in the converting mill Of the Car
negie Steel Company at Duquesne. were
dismissed because Of the introduction by
the company Of the direct process OF man
ufacture Of steel. The new process makes
steel from the molten iron as II flows
from the blast furnaces. thereby saving
the cost Of casting the furnaces and Of
remeltIng IN the converting mill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
BRAZIL HOLDS ALooF IN cUBA.

Italy TO Prohibit VenturesOme
spirits From Going 10 the War.
Madrid, Dec. 19.-The foreign Office is
advised that the Brazilian government
has formally declared that Brazil will not
recognize the Cuban insurgents as bellig-
erents.
Advices TO the government from Rome
are TO the effect that the Italian govern
ment has taken measures to prohibit
Italians from embarking for Cuba. Quite
a number of adventurous spirits Of that
country, II is understood, have already
sailed for the West Indian island with the
intention OF casting their fortunes with
the rebels.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
FURNACE 10 BIC FIRED.
woodstocIS's Iron Works TO Resume
OperatiOns nt Once.

Montgomery. Ala. Dec. is.--President
Probst OF New York and other officials Of
the Woodstock Iron Works. Admission.
have decided to-day 10 put one Of the com
pany's furnaces IN blast by New Year. The
furnace has a capacity Of 100 tons a day,
and arrangements have been made 20 keep
Il continuously Ia blast for twelve months.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
LEES RETURN no CUBA.
The Consul General starts From
New York for Florida.

New York, Dec. i9-Gen. Fitzhugh Lee.
United states consul general at Havana.
accompanied by his wife and daughter,
toook the midnight train tonight over the
Pennsylvania road for Tampa. en- route
for Havana.
II was stated that the general contem-
plated staying a few days al Ocala with
some friends. From Ocala they will go
by train TO Tampa, sailing to Havana
next Thursday or Friday.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
FIGARO NOT Our FRIEND.
The Paper Adds Another to Its
Filings at This Country.

Paris, Dec. 19.-The Figaro, commenting
upon the action Of the foreign relations
committee of the United States Senate
yesterday, says: I'm view of the fact
that Spain is firmly resolved upon war
with the United States in the event of re-
ceiving a positive insult, President Cleve-
and will refuse TO sanction resolutions
making war inevitable"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
SAVANNAH BILLS PASSED.
The Park and Tree Com missfoH
Amendment Goes Through.

Atlanta. Ca, Dec. 1.-THE Senate to-
night passed the bill amending the act
creating the tree and park commission OF
Savannah, also the bill allowing the
board of county commissioners Of Chat
ham county to fill vacancies in that board.
Senator Gelger was not present when
these bills passed, but there was no op-
position to them.
The bill comprising the grant of prop
erty to Wesleyan Monumental church was
also passed by the Senate.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20

Elizabcthport. ~ j., Dec. i9-The furnl-
ture warehouse owned by AlacManus
BROTHERS was burned this afternoon. Tho
ere extended and damaged other bullA-
lngs on fho block The total loss ls csti-
mated al f2o9Qo9. The Insurance is partial.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
OPERATED ON ron APPENDICITIS.
senator Warren of wyoming Likely
to Recover.

Chicago, Dec. Ex-senator Francis r..
Warren of Wyoming. who submitted to
an operation for appendicitis at the Au-
ditorium Annex yesterday. is reported by
Or. Hammond. the attending physician.
to be much improved to-day.
Drs. Hammond and Macarthur. who
performed the operation, entertain great
hopes Of the senator's recovery, although
they say he will be unable to leave his
room for six weeks.
Senator Warren was resting easily at II
o'clock this morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-20
HAMBURG's STRIKERS.
Nearly Two Thirds of the Men Vote
10 Continue the Fight.

10 UOhtfhue the FIghfs
Hamburg Dec. ia ballot was taken
by the striking dock laborers to-day with
view OF ascertaining the sense OF the
strikers upon the question Of continuing
the strike or resuming work. The result
Of the bailoung was that 7.265 voted in IA
vor Of a continuance OF the strike and 3,671
In favor OF abandoning the struggle and
going back to work
Arizona republican., 1896-07-23
PHOENIX & MAkICOPA.

Sleeping Car coupons sold to all points on
the Southern Pacific and connecting lines.
Train No. l connects with Southern Pacific
19, passing Maricopa st 5:45 q. m. Train No.
connects with Southern Pacific 20, passing
Maricopa at 1910 p. m. Connection made al
Tempe with stages for Goldfeld. Connection
made at Phoenix for Congress, Prescott and all
points in northern Arizone via the s. F. P. &
p, R. R. Trainsstop on signal
Arizona republican., 1896-07-23

train No. 10, eastbound, passing Bowie juno
ton att :50a M
Train No. connects with Southern Pacific
train No. 20, westbound, passing Bowie juno
ton at 6:35 p m.
Trains and run daily except Sunday and
connect with stage line at Pima to and from
Fort Thomas, San Carlos, Globe City and Tonic
Basin.
The company reserves the right to vary this
schedule as circumstances may require.
VIM GARLAND, President.
Arizona republican., 1896-07-23

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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-10-28
PRAYERS BEFORE BATTLE.
Curious Inyocseions b5 Famous Historical
Persona ScS.

Curious Invocations b5 Famous Historical
Pe-sonascs.
One of the earliest records in history
of prayer before battle is that Of Chill
deric, king OF Gaul, a pagan, who before
going into battle at Zcelpich, some 400
years at aa 1st prayed to the God Of
the CSiS rs 30 hofp him to victory.
His fee SSss& 4slIla, King: the Huns,
and ChilaeAc saxea if Goa would give
him the victory he would embrace the
Christian faith.
The prayer of Hungarian officer be-
fore one Of the battles fought fer the IN
dependence Of Hungary in 1S49 was as
follows: 81 Will not ask thee, Lord, to
help Us, and know thou wilt net help
the Austrians, but if thou wilt Sit on
yonder hill thou shalt not be ashamed
Of thy children. This was the prayer
of the Fighting Bishop" Leslie before
one of the battles fought III Ireland: 80
God, for our unworthiness we are not ut
to claim thy help, but if We, a2,5 bad
our enemies are worse, and II thoa seest
Lot meet to help Us we pray thee help
them not, but stand thou neuter on this
day and leave it to the arm IF the flesh. =
The one offered before the battle Of
Edgehill by Sir Jacob Ashley was:
s'Thou knowest, @ Lord, that I shall be
very busy this day, and if Lforget thee
forget thou not ne, and then the COM
mana followed, "March On, boys!' As
King Edward advanced with his COZ
umns to B&unockbuSn he remarked to
his aids, seeing the Scotch :on their
knees: ''See, they kn eel. Thesrebels are
asking pardon" D'Umphraville was
heard to remark: eyes, but it is 1.-The
King of kings These men conquer or
die on this field" :;
Oliver Cromwell had public prayers
before going to battle -oN several coca
sions-as, for instance, previous to the
battle of Dunbar. 1t is a curious fact
that the English prayer book. contains 20 t
prayers, or at least one prayer, TO .oe,sa1d
befose going into action at sea, while
nothing is provided for use before en-
gaeements or. land.-New York Herald.