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The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
WAR WILL FOLLOW BLOCKADE.

Why the Powers Hesitate to Extend 1t
Further.
London, April 1.-The Times will print
tomorrow despatch from it's Vienna
CORE spondent which says:ss A council
of admirals was held today (rhursday),
to determine whether and when the Gulf
Of Athens is to be blockaded. AL the
powers have consented to that proposit-
ion though nothing has bsen decided
with respect to the blockade of Greek
ports.
sit is no secret that King George has
formally stated to the powers that a
declaration of war against Turkey will
follow Immediately an extension of
blockade to the Greek coast. This fact
cannot be left out of consideration. 1t is
believed in some quarters that if the
Gulf of Athens ia blockaded, popular ex-
citsment will compel the King TO de-
clare war then if his own Judgment and
that OF the cabinet were opposed.
"This has Geen a leading cause of
the delay in securing unanimous agree
ment between this powers. There is no
doubt that in the event of Turoo-Greece
war the intervention Of the powers
would be suspended.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
A CYCLONE IN ARKANSAS,
Details Are Lacking But Many Are Re-
ported Killed.

Little Rock, Ark, April LA special
60 the Gazette from Lincoln county says
that section was revisited yesterday
evening by oyclonesresulting in much
damage to property and some loss Of
life.
sReports from plantations show that
practically every building in the path Of
the cyclone was demolished. A large
number of persons ure known 30 be in
jured. On one plantation thrae persons
were killed. 1t is feared that the loss Of
life will be very great.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
SENATE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION..
Two More Amendments Tackled on to Ar
bitration Treaty.

Washington. April 1.-The Senate to-
day in executive session concluded its
consideration of all amendments to the
arbitration treaty. The hearing on
amendments began at 4 O'Clock after
three hours of general debate and in
the hour and half Of which followed a
dozen propositions were passed on. Two
only were adopted, except some making
verbal changes. Of those adopted, one
offered by Senator Bacon, exempts the
claim against the Southern States FROM
operations of;the treaty, and the other.
introduced by Senator Morgan, elimi-
mates article of the treaty.
Much of the debate today turned upon
these amendments. Their supporters
conten6ed that under the constitution
state claims could not be made the sub.
jec5 Of neRotiati3ns under treaty. The
point was also made that the claims
against tire Southern States were con-
tracted during the period OF re-construc-
lion and were not legitimate obllga-
tions. 1t was held on the other hand
that under the amendments already in-
troduced it would be impossible to hold
the Southern claims subject to the treaty.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

London, April 1.-The Times will con-
tain q despatch from it's Athens corre-
spondentItomorrow which says: "In the
event of war, whether the powers will H.
stainfrom blockade and leave the Greek
feet unfettered is debated here with
great interest. 1t is pointed out that
should war ensue the powers could not
as neutrals hinder the operations of the
Greek navy which, might lombard
Smyrna and Salonika and capture the
islands Of the Auean.
in case the Turks should be victori-
GUS on land, which is not expected at
Athens, Greece would be more than COM
pensated by victories on tine sea. 1t is
assumed, of course, that Europe would
never permit the Turkish army to ad
vance on Athens. Thus, whatever hap
pens, Greece stands to win, at any rate,
not to lose. These calculations would
be completely overthrown should the
powers compel the Greek feet to remain
Inactive. But this course. it is ccntended
here would he tantamount to an offens-
i've alliance. with Turkey against Greece.
"a number of Italian volunteers have
arrived here from Crete, having safely
run the blockade"
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
CAN PAYITs DEBTS.
So Moosehead Pulp Company Claims But
Mon Are Becoming Impatient.

@
Solon, April 1.-The annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Moosehead Pulp
and Paper Company was held at the
office of the company at Embden today.
The following directors were elected
Wallace @. Clements. Rutland, Vt. !;
Turner Buswell and d. I. Mills of Solon,
Me-; Alonzo Elliot, Manchester, N. H.,
and Edmund f. Webb of Waterville. The
directors elected W. c. Clements, presi-
dent; Alonzo Elliot, vice president;
Turner Buswell, treasurer; D. T. Mills.
general manager, and f. E. Carr, clerk.
The directors are unable to make any
definite statement as to the future of the
plant. They seem confident that there
Ia enough property to pay every cent of
Indebtedness.
The financial troubles of the company
appear to have directly affected the en-
ployes, according to the statements of
many of them. With the exception of 12
Swedes and Prince Edward Islanders,
who came here from Boston, none of toe
employes have received their wa ges reRu-
larry eluco NovemuoE ufsb. 4ue indJCrl-
ty of the help who belong in Solon and
Embden, complain that while the COM
pany Is owing them sums of from 81 80
to $3.50, the Boston help were never owed
more than $40 and could get pay at any
time. The total amount owed the help
itIis claimed is 81, 600 less rs per cent.
This sum is secured in part by notes OF
81, 400 for pulp sold. The boston help
have been given Sc each by the Solon Sc.
leotmen and sent to Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

GREECE WILL NOT BE BLOCKADED.
Powers Negotiating for Withdrawal of
Turkish Army From Crete.
London, April 1.-The Vienna corre-
pondent Of the Standard says that the
proposed blockade of Greeks has been
abandoned. The diplomatic representa-
tives of the powers ut Oonstantinople
have received instructions from their Ye-
speotive government to open negotiations
with the Porte for a definite withdraw
al Of the Turkish troops from the island
of Crete.
President Faure has been fficially
notified Of the approaching visit OF the
Russian Emperor and the Tsarina to
France. 1t is reported also that Count
Murvieff, Russian minister of foreign
affairs, arrived in Paris UNEXPECTEDLY J
this morning.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

Boston, April To-day was the last
day of the Golden and Conant sale in
Mechanics building. The sales included:
Macao, 223, blk g, SO. by Meriter; Grey
Maud. Lawrence, Sl1S5; Daisy Wilkes, oh
IN, 1890. by by Allectus- Daisy Withers,
by Gen. Withers. G. 7. Rounds, Bristol,
N. H.; Jack B., g, 1891. W. A. Gregg,
Nashua, N. H., Sl25.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

The secret inquiry hearing at Boston
before Judge Ely on the gas xplosion at
the corner of fremont ami Boylston
streets closed Thursday. and the finding
of the court will not be maze known for
week More than 100 witnesses were
examined and the hearing has taken up
week,
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Constantine's First Move.

London, April l. The Times correspon-
dent at Larissa will say tomorrow:
The first step ssof Grown Prince Con-
stantiDe in his new command has been TO
hold strategic counsel in which he de-
cided to create two divisions of the army
with bases at Larissa and Trikhala
Italian Volunteers Disillusioned.
Rome, April 1.-The Italian volunteers
here frOmsGreeoe ara completely disillu-
stoned. They are convinced that the
Greek government never had the slight
est intention Of declaring war against
Turkey
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

Albert Bell the Haverhill provision
dealer who disappeared with his little
daughter week ago. has been found in
q Connecticut town but there Is no trace
of the child. Mr.. Bells departure from
home is yet unexplained.
The Boston common council last night
adopted an order for an investigation of
the printing plant recently purchased
by the city. The order goes to the alder
men for concurrence.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Party at willard Casino.

The young ladies of the Congress
Square annex gave an enjoyable first of
April party at the Willard Casino last
evening, about $50 couples being present.
Refreshments were served during the
| evening.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Sebago Lake, April IA boy aboui
4 years old, SOL Of @. H. Dole the station
agent here, wandered from home this
afternoon and got lost in the WOODS. He
was not missed for nearly an hour and
when found it was nearly night. He
was then about two miles from home,
but the little fellows tracks in tie
snow showed that befmust have travelled
three times that distance at least
through snow swamus, Drooks often
times waist deep. He waa nearly ex-
hausGed.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Scotch and welch Members Protest.

London, April 1.-There was great ex-
citement and uproar in the House of
Commons today while Mr. Curzon was
replying to tho questions regarding
Crete. The Scotch and Welch mem bers
objected to the employment of the Scotch
and Welch troops in "a service repugnant
to the whole Of Scotland and Wales. -
Cheers and excitement and cries of son,
shame punctured the words. Mr.
MaoNeil, Parnellite member for South
Dougall, moved to adjourn in order to
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
New York Journa, Joins Associated Press.

New York, April 1.-The New York
Journal and the New York Advertiser,
have consolidated under the title Ibe
New York Journal and Advertiser
abandoned the U1ited Press, and will
hereafter be "a member of the Associated
HiASS.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

Does your head feel as though some
one was hammering it,; assthough a
million sparks were flying out of the
eyes? Have you horrible sickness of the
stomach? rBurdock Blood Bittsrs will
cure you.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
rHE WEATHER.


Boston, April L.
Local forecast for
Friday, Fair, cooler,
northerly to easterly
winds.
Washington. April
/. - # orecast for
Friday for New
England: Generally
fair north Woctarly
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Government Trying to Hurry Turks.


London, April l.--There were loud
cheers from the Irish hepohes III the
Housesof Commons today when the parii-
mentary secretary Of the foreign office
Mr.. George Curzon, confirmed the report
from Crete that g detachment Of Turkish
bashibasonks at Retimo had fired upon
q f1ag of truce. Continuing, Mr. Cur
zon said the government was doing
erything possible to accelerate the
withdrawal Of the Turkish troops from
Crete, though, he explained, until the
powers were in a position to replace the
Rarrisons, which they are now endeavor-
ing to do by the despatch Of reinforce
ments, they were not justified in expos
ing the refugees at tho seaports to the
risk of successful attack.
Greek Sailing Vessel Captured.
Athens, April 1.-The Greek sailing
vessels carrying oargoes Of provisions
consigned to Crete, have been captured
by British warship The capture took
place outside Of the limits of tie block
ade.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

Portland. Me-, April 1. - The loca-
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are the following:
Sa.m.-Barometer, 80. 897; thermome-
ter, $50; dew point, 13; humidity, 81;
wind, N; velocity, 8: weather, clear.
s p. m.-Barometar, 30. 1877; thermometer
ter, 40; dew point. 90; humidity, So.
wind, W; velocity. weather, clear.
cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

Other Cuban resolutions followed in
raDid succession MIR. Blorgan's 3 resolu-
tion requesting the President for Iettters
IRON Gen. Gomez to himself and MIR.
Cleveland WAS presented and argued to
without division.
Tie resolution of Mr.. Mills was next
presented and agreed to without di-
vision. 1t follows: Resolved that the
COMMITTEES on foreign relations are in
srructed to inquire what, 1t any, obliga-
tions the United States have assumed
toward the people of Cuba by asserting
aud maintain the right to prevent the
acquisition of that island by any Euro
pean power and compelling the people to
remain subject to the dominion of Spain
and TO report by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. Morgan then presented resolution
recognizing the existence of state of
war in Cuba. Mr.. Morgan gave notice
that he would ask to have it taken up
tomorrow with view to give action.
The resolution remained on the table at
his request. The Senate then went into
executive session and at $40 p. m. ad-
journed to Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

call attention to the absence from the
! house Of the Marquis of Salisbury &C the
present critical period.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
ON TO OUR CURVES.
Government Cipher Code Given Away
to Spain.
INFORMATION MUST HAVE COME
FROM WASHINGTON.

All the Correspondence Which Has
Passed Between This Country and
Havana Known to weyler the Moment
1t Arrives-A Serious Charge II True
New York. April Ia special to the
Mail and Express from Havana, via Key
West, dated March a1,says: "On authori-
ty which your correspondent believes to
be Trustworthy, it has been learned that
certain Spanish officials here are in pos
session of the key to the cipher code
used in telegraphie comm unioation be-
between the consul general and the State
Department. at Washington.
If this be true, the nature of sll the
confidential dispatches that pass between
the government of the United STATES and
its representatives in Cuba is known
not only In Havana, but in Madrid for
the home government is kept olcsely in
touch with the most minute details of
Cuban affairs.
The code used in the consular service
is complicated, and it is believed to be
absolutely secret 1t could not 1t ia
said, be studied out, even if part of it
were known SO that if the Spani ards
have the key, they have probably OBJ
tanned it from some one in Washingt ton.
Not word is transmitted by wire from
Havana to any point that does not come
under the eye of the censor-excepting,
of course. the official dispatches to Ma
drid. All commercial cables are sub
jected to scrutiny. and while ie is not ad-
mitied, all of Gen. Lees messages are
known about in the palace after they
are sent The story is not vouched for,
but the respeotability of it's author Ii
such as to warrant its publication. The
charge ia an extremely serious one
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Congressman at Ease.

ssWashington, April with the passage
of the Dingley tariff bin in the House,
memb bers will be more at leisure As
the plan seems to be not to appoint COM
mittees, most of the representatives. are
expected to disperse or to rest about the
city until it suits the pleasure of the
Senate to pass the tariff bill None OF
the Maine representatives, however, will
probably leave the Capital at present.
There are matters Of patronage that they
will have time to look into and, while
nothing hasty will be done, it is probable
that the distri button of local otti ses
will be given some immediate atten-
tion. Every one of the four representa-
tives has high pile of postofflce petit,
ions to start with.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Bills Reported to Senate.

Washington, April 1.-The Senate COM
mittee on commerce today authorized q
favorable report on Senator Frye's
revenue cutter bill in regard to the re.
tirement of officers in that service.
Favorable reports were also authorized
on the following bills: Classifying in
licensing mnsters and chisf mates of
sailing vessels Of over 700 tons; amend.
ing the Get and authorizing the construc-
| tion of steel bridge cross the ST,
Louis river, and providing for certificates
| of title to vessels.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

Mean daily thermometer. 40; maximum
Thermometer, 81; minimum thermome-
tor. 90; maximum velocity of wind, 13
N; total precipitation, }.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
CUBA BREAKS LOOSE.
Senate Gets After the Spaniards
Again.
FOUR RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED
IN QUICK SUCCESSION.

Protest Proposed Against Trial of General
Rivera by Drum Head Court Martial
Mr.. Morgan Has Belligerency ResoIu-
tion-Senate Adiourns Until Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
Local Weather Report.

winds, becoming variable.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
THE POWERS NEUTRAL.
Cannot Interfere in Case Of Turko.-.
Creeian War.
WHATEVER HAPPENS GREECE
STANDS TO WIN.

King Georges Naval Victories Will More
Than Compensate for Possible Turkish
Triumphs on Land-Powers Would
Never Permit Turks TO Advance on
Athens.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
QUEEN CoN0RATULATES WEYLER
Expresses Her Pleasure at Capture OF
Gen. Rivera.

Gen. Rivera.
Havana, April 1.-The Queen Regent
has cahled her congratulations to Capt.
General Weyler ON the capture of Gen.
Ruiz Rivera and the-success. of the latest
operations aga inst the insurgents. A
despatch from Matanzas announces tn
surrender there of Major Valliona, Capt.
Barotto, Pretfecu Captain Saindo, las
Vallejo and IA priyates of the insurgept
force compoaing the remains of what
the Spaniard term the "Barrotto band. -
Lieut.. Col. Luchan with battalion
of troops recently left Artsmisa, Pinaz
del Rio with the local guerilla force
and marched to the Brujo hills where
he defeated the insurgents and captured
three of their positions.
From Cayadnas three oompanis of
troops commanded by Col. Boy and
Capt. Hidalgo with 80 calvary men from
the plantation of Pionar have inflicted
severe losses upon the insurgents in that
vicinity who retired on his order. Lieut..
Col. Perix and four soldiers were killed
and IA more wounded.
A Cuban Port Demoralized.
Boston, April 1.-Capt. Martin Larsen
of the British bripantine Lutzburg,
which arrived here this morning from
Neuvitas, Cuba, statessthat the business
of Nuevitas, which has population OF
about 2300, is completely demoralized
owing to the trouble now going on in
Cuba. The vessel took a cargo Of lum-
ber from Machias, but was obliged to
returning ballast, Ientailing heavy
loss to the own era.
General Lee Coming Home.
Havana, April l:-Ihe fam1y OF O0n-
suI General EitzhuRh Lee left for New
York CITY by the Ward line steamer City
Of Washington th is evening at O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

Washington, April 1.-The Cuban
question was reviewed in the Senats to-
day after long period of parative
clam -Four distinct Cuban resolutions
were brought forward in rapid success
sion. The last and most important one
came from Senator Morgan of Alabama.
1t declares that q state of war exists
in Cuba and announces the policy of the
United States to accord both parties to
the conflict full recognition as
belligerents. Mr.. Morgan gave notice
that he would call up the resolution at
the meeting of the Senate with the ex-
pectation of securing final action. OF the
other resolution two were agreed to.
One of these by Mr. Morgan calls on the
President for the letters of Gen. Gomez
to himself and Mr.. Cleveland and for
other information on Cuban affairs.
The other by MIR. Mills OF Texas in
structs the committee on foreign rela-
tions to report what obligations the
United States has assumed by compell-
ing Cuba to remain subject to Spain.
bOUl IcooAulioGs WOAc Phssou VAohous
opposition. Still another resolution came
from Mr.. Allen of Nebraska and proposed
protest against the reported purpose Of
the spanish authorities to try Gen. Ruiz
Rivera, the Cuban officer, by military
drum head court martial.
This lead to an animated discussion
between Mr.. Allen and Mr.. Hoar The
latter criticized "infiam matory resolu-
tions" and declared that the freedom
of Cuba had been retarded mainly by
the "prodding" and "goading" resolu-
tions directed against Spain. The reso-
luton vent over to come up with the
resolution for recognition of Cuban be-
ligerancy at the next meeting.
The senate adjourned to Monday.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02

The tariff bill passed by the House of
Representatives yesterday was received
by the Senate as soon as the session
opened today. The presiding officer Mr..
Hobart, referred the bill to the commit
tee on finance. MIR. Hale, Republican
OF Maine, secured immediate considera-
tion for the joint resolution directing the
secretary of the navy to use ID govern
ment vessel or charter private vesse.
for the transportation of contributions of
grain, etc., to the famine stricken people
of india.
The resolution was then agreed to
without division. A spirited debate fol-
lowed Oh several new phases of the Gu
ban question. Mr.. Allen, Populist, of
that Gen. Rivera of the Cuban forces
had been captured by the Spanish and
was about to be tried by drum head
court martial and shot, and protested
against such trial as contrary to the
rules of civilized warfare.
Mr. Allen asked for immediate consid-
GRAFTON of the resolution. Mr.. Hoar,
Republican of Massach usetts suggested
THAI the resolution go to the committee
on foreign relations. MIR. Allen would
not consent to such a reference. Mr.
Hoar said it.did not comport with the
dignity of this body to rush forward on
thase subjects.
Although debate was not in order Mr..
Allen continued to urge the critical
character of the Rivera case. Mr. Allen
said he did not want this resolutions
stified bv being committed TO the
"averns of the foreign relations COM
mittee.' The Senator closed with some
sarcastic references to the fatherly care
which Mr.. Hoar bestowed upon him,
This reused Mr. Hoar TO spirited
reply Mr.. Hoar closed with decisive
objection to the present. condition of the
resolution and it went over.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
sundry Civil Bill Reported.

SuuOry N1VIl BILL heDOFfeQs
Washington, April 1.-The Senate COM
mittee on appropriations today agreed to
report the sundry civil appropriations
bills practically as they were agreed to
before the adjournment of the last ses-
sion of Congress- A few verbal changes
were found to be advisa BILE and an i'm
portant change was made In the provis-
ion in regard to the opening Of the I'm
com pahgre Indian reservation in Utah.
A change was also made in the provision
for the rights of Inheritance of children
born of white fathers and Indian moth
ers, so as to provide that the mother shall
| belong to the tribe "by blood" The
original provision read "by blood or de-
scent"
Nominations Confirmed.
Washington, April 1.-The Senate
in executive session today confirm ed
Anson Burlingame johnson to be con
sui of the United States at Annoy,
vania to be minister to Austria H un-
gary; William S. Shallenberger of
Pennsylvania to be second assistant
postmaster general Penrose A. Mc1ain
of Pennsylvania to he collector of inter
nal revenue for the first district of Penn
sylvania; Alexander Montgomery Thack-
ery of Pennsylvania to be eonsul at
HhVFo, FRANCE, Ahu seVoffl prOnOGlO0S
in the army and navy corps.
To Fill Senate Committee Vacancies.
sssWashington, April 1.-Senator Allison,
as chairman of the Republican caucus OF
the Senate, has appointed the committee
authorized by the recent caucus to AZ
range for the filling of the Senate CON-
m ittee as follows: Senators McMillin,
Davis, Gallinger, lodge, Sewall, Gear,
Carter, Pritchard and Spooner.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
M'klNLEy HOSTILE TO INSURGENTS

So a Royalist Paper In Havana
Claims.
Havana, April 1.-Diaro de la Marina
insists editorially today that the policy of
President Mckinley and his cabinet Is
altogether hostile to the plans of the in
surgents.
1t prints a1so letter from Gen. Gomez
to Senor Morote, the correspondents of
Ell Liberel of Madrid, which runs as fol-
lows: 81 cannot be sanguinary, but I
feel sorry that under the special circum-
stances you were. not sentenoed.t to death
while in my camp. The maohete blow
that killed Franoisco.G Gomez will never
be forgotten in Cuba. Puerto RicS, San
Domingo or probably in other parts of
America Meanwhile 90 your way to
Spain, pleased at the thought that you
have been a witness to the. ruin of poor
Cuba and have plunged your feet in the
blood of innocent Cuhans."
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
highest water spout Known.

louisville, KY, April la speeiaI to
the Post from BulteA, Ky., says: A
waterspont last night ran streams up
higher than ever known before andsiid
immeasurahle damage throughout this
locality. A number of bridges were swept
away.
The Portland daily press., 1897-04-02
General Lee Coming Home.

Havana, April I. The family of Oon.
sal General EitzhuRh Lee left for New
York oity by the Ward line steamer City
Of Washington th Is evening at O'Clock.