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yeas to II nays It adopted, after q spirited
debate, substitute for the Cuban resolu'
| tions which passed the Senate the week be.
| fore. The resolutions are as follows:
"Resolved by the House of Representatives
| (the Senate concurrlng), That in the opinion
| Of Congress a state OF public war exists In
| Cuba, the parties to which are entitled to
! belligerent rights, and the United States
| should observe a strict neutrality between
the belligerents.
"Resolyed, That Congress deplores the de-
| struction Of life and property caused by the
| war now waging in that island, and, be-
| lieving that the only permanent solution Of
| the contest, equally in the interest Of Spain,
| the people Of Cuba, and other Nations, would
| be In the establishment OF government by
| the choice of the people Of Cuba, It is the
| sense Of Congress that the Government OF
| the United States should use Its good off,
ces and friendly influence to that END.
"Rssolved, That the United States has not
interviewed In struggles between any Euro
pean Governments and their colonies on this
| continent; but from the very close relations
between the people Of the United States and
| those Of Cuba, In consequence OF tts pro1im-
| ity and the extent OF the commerce between
| the TWO peoples, the present war Is entailing
such losses upon the people Of the United
| States that Congress Is OF opinion that the
Government of the United States should be
prepared to protect the legitimate interests
| OF our citizens by Intervention, II necessary"
The temper Of the House was clearly
shown by the general tone Of the debate and
by the action taken, when, amidst scene
| OF great excitement, the House suspended its
| rules by vote of 175 to 10 and gave i'm
| mediate consideration to the resolutions
presented by Chairman Hit, Of the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs.
After q debate nominally limited to
seventy minutes, but. on account Of extern
sions OF time to severn. speakers, lasting
about two hours, the resolutions were
adopted by a vote Of 1853 to II.
| Those voting In the negative we're Messrs.
Atwood, (Msss. } Boutelle, (Maine.) Gillett.
(Mass.,J Grout, (Vt0 Mccall, lMass. y
Moody. (Mass., y simpkins. (Mass: y Walker,
| IVA. ) and Wright. Mass, Republicans; and
| Messrs. Black, (Ga.,) Cobb. (Ala.D Culber-
son, Texas. Elliott, rs. G.. Harrison. Ala,
Russell, (Ga.,) Tucker, {Va.O and Turner,
| (Ga., Democrats.
The resolutions were then sent to the Sen-
ate. where they were referred to the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations. They are now
so nearly like in phraseology those passed
| by the Senate that It was not thought that
there would be any conflict between the two
| Houses with regard to them.
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ITALYs REVERSES.
This 80 the Third Deteat Which tho Abys-
slnianD Have inflicted.

rhIs 80 the Third D3teat Which tho Abys-
sinians Have inflicted.
This is the third severe defeat that the
Abyssinians have inflicted upon the Italians
since the latter attempted 10 extend their
power In the domain Of King Menelek: g:
About three months ago FIVE companies OF
Italian troops, under command OF Major
TosselH, were surprised and surrounded by
a force Of $4,000 Abysslnisns. The Italians
made desperate resistance, and fought
until their ammunition was exhausted,
when the Abyssinians charged upon
them and massacred nearly the whole force.
Fourteen italian officers and over 7Oo men
were killed. Only a small number OF the
Italians succeeded in breaking through the
beleaguering lines and making their escape
to Mskalle. Subsequently the Abyssin-
ians besieged Makalle, and, after prac-
tically reducing 1t, allowed the garrison
to eyacuate the place and retreat with
their arms and baggage. This WAS the sec.
ond great reverse for Italy. Afterward
several minor engagements we're fought
with varying success until the forces OF King
Menelek inflicted another and worse defeat
upon the combined forces OF the Italians;
In a recent report sent by General Bara,ierl
to the Government the italian commander
said that the Abyssinian Ras or General,
Makonnen. had at his disposal 10000 good
soldiers we'll armed vita secondhand
rifles originally used in Europe.
He had also certain number OF
guns with some European artillerymen. To
oppose these ut the time the report was made
General Baratierl had $4,000 men, 1S. 90
whites and $4,000 natives, at his Immediate
disposal, but since that time he has received
largo reintorcements from Italy. Through
out the campaign there has been much bitter
feeling in Italy against France, which has
oeen accused of aiding the Abyssiniaas.
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AN AMAZING NAVAL BILL
Enrland's Great Armada for Which thu
Expenses VIII Be 870,0o0,00o.

EnrIand's Great Armada for Which tn,
Expenses Will Be S1o,ooo,ooo.
The speech OF the Right Hon. George h.
doschen. First Lord OF the Admiralty, tnthe
British House Of Commons revealed naval
programme OF remarkable magnitude; al.
though eight battleshlps, twenty-one
cruisers and forty torpedo boats are now
under construction. five new battleships,
thirteen cruisers Of three classes and twenty
eight torpedo boats are to be added to the
navy. All these torpedo boats are destroy
ers designed for overhaulin2 and sinking Or
dinary torpedo craft. This increase Is sig
nifloant, since the German navy, Whlle
strong In torpedo craft, has few torpedo.
boat destroyers. The new battleships, while
Inferior In displacement to the largest IN the
German navy, will be superior in speed, ono
lesson taught by the Chino.Japanese war
having been well learned.
The naval programme involves new DOCKS
at Gibraltar and elsewhere, vast expendi-
lures for ordnance and large increase IN
the number OF enlisted men.
The expenses of the navy are run up from
S42, ,500, 900 last year to $4,000, 600. This
completely wipes out the surplus IN the
Treasury, 80 that the income tax Will not be
lowered. The policy Is costly, but the pop
ular cheers with which tho speech was re-
ceived indicate that public feeling favors any
sacrifices on the part Of taxpayers 80 long Us
naval defences are made impregnable.
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MADRID, March 2.
The President Of the Council of Ministers to
Hearst, Editor Journal. New York:
The Constitution OF Spain provides that
the Sovereign shall not intervene in politics
except through the responsible Ministers.
Under the circumstances Her Majesty, the
Queen Ragent, has ordered that I, being thu
chief Of the Government, shall make answer
to the despatch of the editor OF the New York
Journal.
Nothing has transpired In Madrid against
the United States, for those who took part in
the demonstrations did not in any manner
pass through the doors Of the two buildings
over which the flag Of the Uuited States
floats, nor did they utter other cries than
that Of "Viva SPAIN"
The American consulate in Barcelona is
under military guard.
It is not known from whence the stone
which broke window was thrown-sn in
significant act.
Yet 1t would be impossible to deny that
the sentiment OF disgust in Spain to-day is
unanimous and exceedingly desp-seated, as
indeed 1t has not been felt since the begin
ming OF the century.
It Is based on the proposal to recognize
the belligerency OF a few insurrection1sts,
who do not fxedly possess single foot OF
the ample territory OF the Island OF Cuba;
nor have other communication with the sen
than deserted shores, where, during the might :
they disembark their contraband arttcl"'
nor dare to attack any town Of importance
nor accept formal battle; nor do anything
more than fire esl ates and burn small settle
ments and assasslnate Spaniards.
Joined to the disgust which this PROPOSE
ton has excited Is chat Of seeing the truth
so onotoriously disownsd, as was shown In re-
cent debates.
Nothing Is easier to prove than that the
Spanish army scrupulously respects the
rights OF the wounded and Of prisoners, AMI
conducts war as humanely as war has ever
been conducted In America or Europe.
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DANBURY's BIGGEST FIRE.
teen Buildings Burned and Many Falni
lies Made Homeless.

teen Buildings Burned and Many Fami-
lies Made Homeless.
The most disastrous fire in the history OF
)anbury, Conn.,. started at O'Clock a. m. in
Edward S. Parks fur-cutting factory on
Maiden lane. A furious gale prevailed. Be-
fore the fire was subiueI, fifteen buildings
had been destroyed and others made value
le2s.
The fire was caused by the explosion OF a
tank Of naphtha from au unknown cause.
The factory WIS n three-story structure oi
wood. aal most OF the buildings near i! wc:i
a.a1 o. WOOL. The fam IS Sprea'i with great
rlpldity. Aid was summoned from Bethel
and New Milford.
Frank E. Eastwood. forty. fireman, was
caught under the rear wall OF the Meeker
Building when it fell, aal was probably
fatally injured.
CAPTAIN Fred Hoyt, of Hose Company No.
Q, was also badly injured, but will recover.
Mrs. Sadie Carpenter. a colored woman,
about forty-flve years Of age, became fright
enei when the flames began to approach the
house in which she lived, on Maple avenue,
and iumped from a second-story window.
She broke both legs below the knee and her
thigh.
Five horses In Weeds livery stable were
burned to death, and several wagons were
destroyed.
The total loss to buildings and tenants Is
estimated at S150, 900. The total insurance
is about $4,000.
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MET DEATH IN THE FLAMES.
Lives Lost In Burning Apartment House
in Utica.

In Utica.
Tho Geresee apartment house, In Genesee
street, Utica, N. Y, was burned and several
lives were lost.
Mrs. Hugh Hughes fell to the walk while
escaping and died soon afterward. Mrs.
John Wood, niece OF the late Governor
Seymour, her daughter Mary, fifteen years OF
age. and Noble Hopkins. sixty-hye years OF
aye, wore also burned to death. 1t was also
believed that two persons who were uncon-
s.tous in tho hall when some OF tho inmates
escaped went down in the ruins. aud that
tUo servants were also burned to death.
The building was seven stories high, with
tea flats on each floor. About sixty OF the
flats were occupied, and there were prooaoly
three hundred people in the building.
The tenants who wera first alarmed es-
caped by the stiirs. but the flames soon cut
| OF this means OF egress. BY the fire escapes
in the rear many got to the ground, severa!
being severely burned. When this mode OF
escape was also cut of more than forty
,anants remained in the building. The lad
ders and aerial truck proved inadequate.
anI tho tenants were lowered from the llto,
SIKH aud seventh floors by means OF bed
c!3:heS.
Mrs. Hughes, IN old woman, lost hnr hold
on tine rop, 1t tho fifth floor and was dhshci
10 death. James Potter jumped from the
second floor and broke his leg. and many
other minor in juries are reported.
The building was the largest OF its kind IN
Utica. It cost about S120 900 and was in
s,.red for 90,000 The total loss. it Is said,
will be close to S500,0j0.
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CLEVELAND ON HOME MISSIONS.
The President PresIdes at ProsbJtef1su
Mas Meeting in Now York.

The President Presides at q ProsbJtef'sn
Mars Meeting in Now York.
Grover Cleveland. President Of the United
States, presided at the Presbyterian "Home
Mission Rally" meeting. at Carnegie Music
Hall, New York City. 1t was grand gath
erinc of more than 1000 persons, which was
organized under the auspices OF the New
York Presbytery. The vast throng cheered
tho President again and again during the de-
liyerance Of his address.
The President reached Carnegie Hall at
As O'Clock p. m. and was received by the
Committee Of Arrangements. and usheren
upon the stage. He was greeted with cheers.
which lasted nearly five minutes. The plat
form was crowded. The hall was one dense
mass of humanity. As DR.. John Hall aud
DIR. T. Dewitt Talmage took their seats on
the stage the audience yelled Wildly.
The President greeted both. DR.. John Hall
sat on the right OF the Chief Executive;
DIR. Talmaee on the left. Dr.. Hall opened
the big meeting and Introduced Mr.. CieVe.
land. To long continued applause and
cheers President Cleveland arose and made
an earnest plea for aid for the cause OF the
Presbyterian Home Missions. BE alluded to
his Presbyterian training, and how Presoy-
terianism had been instilled into him by his
1atler. As freSlQenC OieV'lduu hhiSuou
wave after wave of applause swept over the
house and did not cease until be arose aud
introduced the Rev. DR.. William c. Roberts,
secretary OF the Board Of Home Missions,
who offered up prayer.
DR.. T. Dewitt Talmags then spoke Tor an
hour and three-quarters. Professor Booker
T. Washington, the famous colored orator,
received grand ovation from the crowd.
He recited path1tically the story OF his own
life. He was eloquent throughout, and
more than once did President Cleveland
clap his hands after some especial
ly Interesting outburst Of rhetoric. Professor
Washington devoted his words to the Chris
tian reformation OF the South and urged the
need OF Christian missionaries among his
own people. ,n..
Thee" and benediction was pronounced by
the Rev. DR.. D. j. Mcmillan.
The President shook hands with nearly
every one of the 600; persons who occupied
ssnts on the platform. After he had closed
the meeting with few words OF thanks Tor
the Christian sympathy shown by those
present, he was conducted to his carriage.
It is estimated that nearly $500, 900 was SUD-
scrlbed during the meeting.
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Foreign Sotos.

Emperor William visited Connt LAMA di
Busca, the Italian Ambassador to Germany,
and requested him 10 convey to King Hum.
bert an expression OF his sympathy with
Italy over her revcrScs in Africa
Nicaragua and Costa Rica arc settling
their boundary dispute on lines laid down by
President cleveland
motion protesting against Federal inter-
fcrc.rei in the school question was carried in
The Manitoba Legislature by IN overw,:"lm-
ing n:ai ior.ty.
The story that Nansen reached the North
Pole WAS reiterated by a Russian merchant
writing from Cst Yausk.
A general engagement has occurrcS near
MateareS. Nicaragua. The LOGS was heavy
on both sides. The rebel troops wore de-
feated by the Government forces, who are
fully armed and equipped aud are very en-
thuSiaStic.
Admiral Albrecht Won Stosch died at Ocst-
rich. Wicsbaden. He was born in 1873
During the Franco-Prussian War he wa
superintendent General of tho COmmissary
Department in the German army III France
The port Of Cabanas. forty miles west
Havana, which had been held by Per.co
Delgado's insurGent forces for Il week or
more. WIS bombarded and laid in ruins by
the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XII.
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AID OFFERED TO SPAIN.
Ter People Determined to Keep Cuba at
Any Cost.

Ter People Determined to Keep Cuba at
Any Cost.
The Spanish Government has received a
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 determined to uphold the Government 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,
nathv with Spain. In Spain itself, however,
the support Of the Government is due to
pure patriotism. Among the offers OF assist
ance the Government has received IS one
from the Spanish Transatlantic Company.
which has offered to place its entire feet Oh
steamships at the disposal of the Govern
ment, making no conditions whatever. The
offor hos been accepted, and eight OF the
steamers will be armed with nine to twelve
centimetre guns.
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Ont of the Common Run.

One-eighth OF the entire population OF
Great Britain live within the limits of Lon
don.
The Calumet and Hecla mines, Michigan,
produced $500 1000 pounds OF copper in
1895.
A Covington (Ky.) woman makes hand
some living by raising Angora cats for the
market.
Dundee proposes to turn its college Int
a university That will make ave universi-
ties in Scotland alone.
Arizona is beginning to put on the frtlls OF
civilization. The first passenger elevator ID
the Territory is being pat IN new BLOCK OF
buildings 1t Phoenix.
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VICTORY FOR ZELAYA.
Completely Routs the Robels and Kills or
Wounds 500 Of Them.

Completely Routs the Rebels and Kills or
Wounds 500 Of Them.
After six hours Lighting at Matearis and
Nagarote the Nioaraguan Government
forces have completely routed the rebels un-
der General Ortis, and have captured por-
ton OF the rebel artillery.
The rebels were commanded by General
ortis in person. He is an ex-PreHdent, was
bantshsd by President Zelaya about . year
ago, recently landed In Nicaragua and Is the
leader OF the revolt ofthe Leonists.
Matearis and Nagarote were recently cap
tured by the Government forces and occu-
pied pending the advance Of the main boiy
OF the Presidents army. The enemy's forces
consisted of about 1000 men, and the two
towns mentioned were held by about an
equal number Of Government troops, who
were commanded by Generals PaZ and Es-
trada.
Five hundred rebels were killed or wound
ed. The loss on the Government side vas
considerably less.
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SPAIN PROMISES PREPARATION:
She Expresses Deep Regret for the Assault
on Our Consulate at Barcelona.


on Our Consulate at Barcelona.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March S.-The Span
ish Government has promptly disavowed any
responsibility for the assault on the United
States consulate at Barcelona, and, In addt-
tion to expressing deep regret over the oc-
currence, has offered to make complete repa-
ration. This information reached the State
Department In cable message from Mr..
Hannis Taylor, Minister of the United States
at Madrid. Secretary Olney laid the des-
patch before President Cleveland, and on his
return from the White House to the Depart
meut he gave 1t to the press. The despatch
follows:
!'Minister OF State has just called to express
deep regret that mob has insulted Barcelona
consulate, breaking windows, and offered
complete reparation. he informed me that
the Government on its own motion has taken
every precaution to guard legation and my
residence. have asked 70 protection"
Prior to the receipt OF the despatch mes
sages reporting the assault OF the Barcelona
consulate had been received from both Min
lister Taylor AMI Mr.. Herbert Bowen, the
Consul at Barcelona. Senior Depuy de LONE.
the Spanish Minister. also was informed OF
the news, and he waived ceremony and
called on Secretary Olney at his residence to
express, in advance Of instructions. the re-
greet OF his Government over the occurrence.
An authoritative denial was given TO tne
report that Spain had demanded that the
United States Government disaYow the ac-
tion OF the Senate in adopting the Cuban res
olution. It Is said that no such action mas
been intimated to this Government.
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AN INSULT TO AMERICA.
The United States Consulate in the City Of
Barcelona Attacked. !.

The United States Consulate In the City Of
Barcelona Attacked. :
BARCELONA, Spain, March San attack wal
made upon the United States consulate In
Barcelona, Notwithstanding the fact that tho
building was guarded. During the day 4
procession comprising 10. 900 persons. headed
by four Republican members Of the Chamber
OF Deputies, paraded through the principal
streets OF the rity as demonstration against
the action Of the American Senate. A strong
guard had been p .aced about the American
consulate in anticipation OF trouble.
As the procession PASSED It there was somd
derislve whistling, interspersed with cat4
calls and other tokens OF disapproval. Some
the building, but the police and gendarmes
succeeded In driving them away, but not
until they had been forced to charge upon the
mob with drawn sabres.
While this trouole was going on the main
BODY OF the procession continued its march
TO the Town Hall, where the leaders OF the
demonstration handed to the Mayor
strongly worded protest against the action
Of the American Senate.
subsequently great crowd assembled in
the Plaza CATALONIA. and a number OF patr1.
otto speeches were delivered. Ths crowd
then proceeded 10 the American consulate,
where they gave vent 10 tnelr patrlottsm Wy
stoning the building, much to the damage
of the windows thereof.
In.the evening there was another outburst
OF disapproval of the United States ann all
things American. This time it took thu form
OF publicly dishonoring the American flag.
The rioters had purchased somewhere
large American flag, which, after 1t had
been dragged through the streets. was pulled
to pieces amid cries Of "Lons live Spain"
and "Down with the Americans"
After this outrage on the flag of the United
States the mob became more violent, and
proposition to make a further demonstra-
Hon against the American consu ate was
speedily acted upon. The mob proceeded
TO the consulate. In the mean time arm
ing themselves with stones. Arrived at
the consulate q perfect volley Of missiles
was directed against the sht Id over the
doorway bearing the American coat-of-
arms. which was battered almost to pieces.
The mob in some way berame possessed OF
several American fags, which were destroyed
amid ribald jests and expressions of con-
tempt for the Nation they represente1.
Until late hour the bou evards were
thronged by an excited crowd. singing the
sMarseilaIse" and patriotic Spanish songs.
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The Labor World.

BricSlaycrs are on strike in Cincinnati
Upholsterers went on strike in Chicago.
Business is good for members Of the Mill.
wrishts' Unions.
Machnists and molders continue on strike
in Easton, Penn.
A big strike OF building traics' unions oc-
Cured in Buffalo.
United Garment Workers have 12S unions
in New York City.
Union upholste7ers were requested to kecl
away from Chicago.
A general strike OF union clothing cutter!
In Chicago took place.
Granite cutters ara preparing TO dcman;
an eight-hour work day.
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Public Debt Decreased.

The debt statement just issued from Wash
ineton shows net decrease In the public
debt. less cash IN the Treasury, during
February Of s15, ,9S7, ,7S4. The intsrest-oea
inc debt increased s75,2523so. The non,
interest-hearlug debt decreased Bic, ss6: ana
cash In the Treasury increased s9l r116, ,22a.
The balances OF the several classes Of debt
at the close OF business February 29 were:
Interc ->.bearing debt, 1922. 6l6,l70; debt on
which interest has ceased since maturity,
81, ,667 $50; debt hearing no interest,", sai0r
491 ,679; total, 81, ,199, ,774 ,479.