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Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07

Iorces in destroying property not for military purposes, but for resentment ana Tn executing prisoners of war He spoke Of the fact that Spain had recog- nlzed the southern confederacy and &C., corded 1t bellgeront rights even before the battle of Manass sas was fought CT tha southern states had made any display of their strength He, therefore, argued that the United States would be perfectly Justified in recognizing a state of public war in Cuba and proc,aiming neutrality between the contestants as was proposed by his resolution.
 MT. Hale asked on what information MT. Morgan based his statement that the prisons of Cuba were filled with Amer:- can citizens. He (Mr Hale) did not be- lieve that to be the fact.
 MT. Morgan asked the senator from Maine on what information he based his denial.
 Mir. Hale began his reply by saying: 'The senator is an old" No am not old,' retorted MT. Morgan quickly.
 MT Hale continuing. amidst laughter, said: ''The senator is an old and ex- perienced lawyer, though young in phys ical vigor," and MT. Morgan smilingly accepted the anne endment. Then MT Hale went on to say that the records of the state department directly contradictsd the statement of the senator from Ala bama. but he (Mr. Hale) did not wish to imply that that gentleman would know
 
 MT. Morgan, with some warmth assert ed that everyone knew the source from which the senator from Maine drew his inspiration. Everyone knew he was in constant communication with the Span ish government as to the best way of defending them here.
 MT. Hale declared that not one single item of information that he had used on the floor of the senate had come from Spanish authorities, but all had bean derived from American sources.
 Did they contradict what the Ameri- can people say?" asked MT. Morgan.
 They did not contradict what the American people say" retorted MT. Hale, but they contradict the senator from Alabam I do not admit that the sen ator from Alabama in seeking to inf1me public sentiment and to bring about hos tilities, represents the American Ieo- pie"
 Tt is a matter of indifference to me said MT. Morgan contemptuously; but his further remarks were interrupted by the fallen gavel and the announcement that the hour of ? o'clock having arrived the resolution would go to the calendar. MT. Morgan gave notice that tomorrow he would conclude his remarks and ask a test vote on taking it up again.
 The remainder of the days session was given to debate on the bankruptcy bill. MT. Stewart, populist, of Nevada, oecu- pied the floor for three hours and a half in opposition to the principle of involun- tary bankruptcy, and drifted into the question of bimetallism, on which he and MT. Chandler, republican. of New Hamp- shire, indulged in an entertaining dia- logue.
 At 5:30 o'clock the senate adjourned.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
IN MINNESOTA
The Waters Are Doing Incalculable Dam-
 age-Many Bridges Gone.


 The Waters Are Doing Incalculable Dam
 age-Many Bridges Gone.
 St. Paul, Mnn., April 6.-The Missis- sippi has remained stationary at IS feet for several hours and weather bureau officials report that it will not go much higher
 The La Fayette school is surrounded on all sides by water and was closed yester- day. Engineer Copellan has closed the Tenth avenue bridge in Minneapolis be- cause of the fear that it would be wrecked. Tine bridge cost S160.000, is sixty-five feet above the water and 1,143 feet long.
 At St. Paul, Staple 6 Kings ice house collapsed yesterday. Four hundred persons in the vicinity of the Washington avenue bridge, Mime apolis, have been forced to leave their homes.
 At Winona all saw mills, except that of the Winona Lumber company, have had to shut down, and a foot and a half more water will make the latter close.
 The second levee wall is now covered and foot more rise will badly wash the levee park, constructed at considerable cost last year.
 The bridge over the Wisconsin slough, on the road to the high wagon bridge has gone out, cutting off travel with Wis consin. Both the passenger bridges be- tween Fargo and Mooreshead are closed and the water is two feet high in Front street and Northern avenue and four blocks of paving are headed toward Win nipeg. Booms are being put in to pre- vent further damage.
 Cheyenne river, west of Fargo, has begun to rise and Is flowing across the prairie and flooding the entire west side of the town. Many families will be com- pelled to move unless the water falls
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on the streets therefore, while wall of water to an average height of fifteen feet surrounds Helena.
 The city is taking care today of 1,500 homeless negroes camped in tents on the hillsides. Railroad trains on all sides stop out of the city three miles, mails, express and passengers being transferred by boat, one road only, the Arkansas Midland, being able to reach the city. s&
 The weather is excellent, which is in favor of the refugees many of whom are scantily clad. Their troubles are many however, as buffalo gnats and mos quitoes are apeparing in numbers.
 No more breaks are expected or feared. More would not increase the horror of the situation, if they did occur, as the whole country south of Helena is wholly under water, as also the section opposite in Mississippi where every town and village for fifteen miles back are under water
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
CHICAGO IS REDEEMED
CT Harrison Leads the Democratic
 Cohort to Victory.
WAS A VERITABLE LANDSLIDE

Der on the free silver issue and the friends of John R. Mclean, who is the demo- cratic candidate for senator, have made much comment on this fact. They claim that Mclean will carry the legislature and possibly the state ticket next Novem- Der on the free silver issue.
 In Cincinnati, the home of Senator Foraker, a republican plurality last year of 20,000 is displaced by a democratic plurality Of over 1000. In Cleveland, the home of Senator Hanna, the democrats made large gains, and even the home of President Mckinley, al Canton, went democratic. The home of Governor Bush nell, at Springfield, is strongly repub- lican, and that city elected a democratic mayor by over 400.
 While the result in Cincinnati is due largely to the opposition to George B. Cox, who had become offensive as boss the result in the state generally is &C., credited to disaffection.
 There are many who are suffering in business and many more who are out of work, who expected relief the first month under the new admins tra ton, and some express the opinion that the free silver sentiment Is growing among the people. The democratic gains were general. There was no special legislation of the last republican legislature on which any issues were made. The man who headed the democrat tic ticket in Gin cinnati, Gustav Taffel was fomerly a republican, but became free silver dem ocrat three or four years ago. He se- cured the vote of bo.h gold democrats and gold republicans because he repre- sented the anti-Cox sentiment in this city. It is stated by the republicans that they have always lost the municipal elec- tion after the inaugura tion of republi- can president
 At Hamilton. the entire democratic city ticket is elected, while Charles S. Bosch, for mayor, secures majority of 1,400.
 At Evansville, the democrats simply swept the city, electing their entire ticket. nl
 At Springfield, the democrats carried the home of Gov. Bushnell, electing John M Good, mayor.
 At Akron, the contest for mayor indi- cates the election of Young. dsmocrat
 At Fostoria, for the frs time in twenty years, the democrats elected a mayor.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
THE FLOOD SUFFERERS
Will Receive Aid From the Government
 Will Use Epidemic Funds.

w III AhSCelNe AlQ fTOn the NiOVernmeuI-
 Will Use Epidemic Funds.
 Washington. April 6.-Late this after noon President Mckinley and Secretary Alger had conference about the pro- posed message to congress recommending federal relief for the flood sufferers in the southwest They Examined and dis eussed the Bate resolution, which passed the senate yesterday, making available the epidemic fund" for the purchase of supplies to succor the distressed people and finally came to the practical agree ment that this resolution removed the necessity for an appeal from the presi- dent to congress asking that an appro- priation for the sufferers be made, and while it was not definitely stated that the proposed message should not be sent, 1t is extremely improbable that the pres ident will communicate with the legisla- tive branch on the subject. President Mckinley and Secretary Alger examined maps of the flooded section and the tel egrams representing the situation there. They discussed the subject thoroughly and parted with the understanding stat ed. The president will not leave Wash ington on his outing until the Bate reso- lution or some other relief measure has been signed.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
The Laboring Men Realize In the
 Son Likeness to the Father
AND GIVE HIM THEIR SUPPORT
William J. Bryan Wires His Congratulations To the Doughty Champion of His Recent
 Noble Cause

democrats on the streets when the vic- tory became assured and thousands gathered in front of newspaper offices to cheer as the news was displayed. There was improptu parades, fire works and much cannonading of the atmosphere. ~ Carter Harrison said of the result: Tt has been victory of united and not a divided democracy. Gold as we'll as silver men cast their ballots for me and registered a protest against republican misrule The working men were with me-"
 The late returns indicate that the dem- ocrats will have thirty-nine aldermen out of sixty eight in the council Twenty eight of the democratic candidates are probably elected out of thirty-fou and with the eleven democratic hold-over all dermen, will give the party a majority in the legislative body.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
FALLING AT HELENA.

Also at Greenville, Though Natchez Is
 In Danger-More Bad News.
 St. Louis, Mo, April Especial tele- grams to the Scripps-McRae Press asso- cation slate that the river is falling at Helena Ark, and at Greenville, Miss. The levee commission of NatcheZ, Miss, has issued a warning of the worst over flow in the history of this country, and entreating every man and Toy to suspend all business and begin work on the levees. The river continues to rise at hat point.
 At St. Joseph, Mo, great anxiety pre- vails on account of the flood outlook in the Missouri river The river is several feet higher than ever known, and the in- dioations favor an increase of two fee- or more.
 At Keokuk, Ia, the river is stationary, but it is expected to rise again when the flood from St. Paul reaches there M
 At Louisiana, Mo, and Alton, H., The river has fallen about ten inches in the lasf tWenty-fOGr hours
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
IN NAVAL CIRCLES.
Court of Inquiry Reports on the Condi- ton of the Pnri.a ans Machinery
 Chief Engineer Blameless

Washing ton, April 6.-rhe reports of the court of inquiry into the condition of the Puritan's machinery and boilsrs, which caused that vessel 10 break down off Hatteras las: month and necessitated her tow to New York by the Coum- bia, has been made public. As already predicted. Chief Engineer Farmer has been acquitted of any responsibility and no further proceedings are recommended. The court though. thu ship should have been repaired al Char.s.5 oia, r sufficient time had been e;ra!i,i bic. There was faulty design in the shs,, the shafts not having sufficient a',e:.os surface, but this was ex ecr.c>! sc ..sa,.y years ago that the responsibility could avt bs fixed
 The flagship Now York lec, Brooklyn navy yards for inc rendezvous at Hamp- ton Roads tllls morning, The squadron will leave the Roads the 18th inst. for the Grant nncnuneM ceremonies of the 27th The Detroit left Mersine for Naples on her way to New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
AT ST. LOUIS

The River Is Again Rising-Des Moines
 and Missouri Rivers Also.
 St. Louis, Mo, April 6.-Contrary to the predictions of the local weather bureau and old river men, the Mississippi river remained stationary during last night, but began to rise slowly this morning. The gauge marks 2S feet. Reports re- ceiyed from points as far north as Keo- kuk slate that the river is rising at the rate of four inches each twenty hours. The Des MoinEs and Missouri rivers are reported rising rapidly and the floods, together wi h the water in the Illinois river, will cause the lower river to gain at least two feet within the next forty-eight hours. The weather Is clear and warm in Missouri and Arkan- sas today.
 So far this morning, reports from points on the lower river show the situation to be practically unchanged
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
RESULT AT ST. LOUIS.

Republicans Elect Their Entire Ticket
 Through a Split.
 St. Louis, Mo, April 6.-After a cam paign of three weeks, during which every trick known to municipal politics was worked, the city election took place here today with little excitement. The entire republican ticket, headed by Ziegenhein, for mayor, was elected by majofitiss ranging from 5000 to 1S,000, in a total vote of about so 000
 The municipal assembly will be about evenly divided Opposed to Ziegenhein for mayor were Harrison, regular demo- crat, and Meriwether, a bol,ing democrat. The campaign was purely personal, and settles nothing as to the strength of the two parties in St. Louis.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
THE GOLD BUG
Was Simply Not In It-Hardly Got Vo. es
 Enough to Count

Was Simply Not In It-Hardly Got Vot. es
 Enough to Count.
 Bridgeport, Conn.,, April 6.-In the mu- nicipa1 election here yesterday the offices were divided between the republicans and the silver democrats. The gold men had ticket in the field, but their candi- da te for mayor polled only 3S3 votes, and their fight for town clerk only split the republican strength and enabled Robert Webs ter, the silver candidate, to walk into the position.
 Thomas P. Taylor, the republican can didate for mayor was elected over Frank w. Beers, silver democrat, by majority of l, ,167; Frederick c. Mullins, silver dem- ocrat defeated Edwin w. Challenger, republican,, for city clerk by 300. John s. Griffith. republican, was elected ely treasurer, James H. McElroy, republican, was elected tax collector
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
ICE GORGE IN THE MISSOURI

Mandan, N. D.. April 6.--The ice in the Missouri river has gorged below here and the water is now rising at the rate of six feet per hour. It is probable that the lower part of the city will be inun- dated. The Northern Pacific tracks be- tween this city and Bismark are under water. The great steamboat warehouse at the landing here is -afloat. It is tied to the banks by cables.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
BRYAN IS DELIGHTED.
Wires His Ccngra ulations to Mayor Elect Carter Harrison, of Chicago.

 Wires His Ccngra tulations to Mayor
 Elect Carter Harrison, of Chicago.
 Washingto April 6.-Great interest was manifested here tonight in the Chl- cago election, and crowds congregated about the newspaper offices to receive the news. Democrats all were very much elated MT. Bryan was one of the most interested in the returns, and spent an hour in the Southern Associated Press office reading the Chicago returns ES pressive of his views. his telegram to MT. Harrison tonight puts the m succfnctly. It reads: .-f.a @
 Hon. Carter Harrison, Chicago, H.:
 Accept congratulations upon your mag nificent victory. The election in Chicago, Cincinnati. Detroit and other cities indl- cate a decided change in public senti- ments since November.
 (Signsd W. J. BRYAN.
 MT. Bryan will probably leave the city for the south tomorrow. Tonight he re- ceived a telegram inviting him to speak before the Florida legislature next Fri day. At midnight he said he could not say positively if he could accept it. but would by tomorrow.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
THE OHIO LANDSLIDE.

Homes of Mckinley and Bushnell Go
 Democratic-Free Silver Does It.
 Chicago, April GA special to the Record from Cincinnati says: The re- suit of the municipal elections in Ohio yesterday shows democratic gains The large cities which gave Mckinley such enormous pluralities last November have gone democra tic. Mckinley had only 50,000 in the state and all of this plurali- ty came from the cities which today went democratic. Outside of these cities the state was carried by Bryan last Noven-
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
BEING WATCHED ANxToUsLY.

New Orleans, April GA spec. to the Daily States dated Natchez, Miss, April 6, says: The river has been stationary at this point since o'clock last evening, the gauge reading now 4715 The condi- ton of the levees in this section is fair considering the excessive rainfalls of the past few days and there are large forces engaged upon the levees all along the line from Tensas down to the lower end of Concordia parish. The strain upon them has not yet come. however, and its approach is being watched with the most intensely anxious interest.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
LOOKS ENCOURAGING.

At New Orleans. Owing to the Atcha-
 falaya Break-Heayy Rain.
 New, Orleans, April -6.-The river in front of this place is at a stand, and the outlook, locally, is very encouraging. A tremendous volume of water is being de- f1ected down the Atchafalaya, and this of course, relieves the strain on the Mis- slssippi south of Red river landing. A
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
IN NEW YORK CITY
The Greeks Celebrated the Great Day
 May Bring On War.

May Bring On War.
 New York, April 6.--Every patriotic Greek in New York today is celebrating two-fold festival. Besides being the Feas. of the Immaculate Conception, to- day is the anniversary of Greek declara- ton of independence at the beginning of the rebellion against the rule of the Turks in 1921. Services were held in the Greek church on West Fifty-third street in honor of the occasion.
 Holy communion was then adminis- tered to each of the congregation. Then followed addresses.
 The American flag hung beside the Greek banner, both within and outside the church.
 This celebration in Fdfty-third street is being repeated in thousand cities and villages of Greece, and the government is fearful that today's celebration may result in an outbreak that will precipi- tate the war with Turkey.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
FREE SILVER VICTORY.

Louisville, Ky. April 6-Tonight's re- turns from the Thirty-fourth senatorial district confirm the report of the elec- ton of Milt Hager, Blackburn silver dem ocrat, as senator.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
of the Southern Associated

interests of the Southern Associated Press.
 and a resolution authorizing the mem bers of the Southern Associated Press to make contracts as individual newspapers, with the Associated Press the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the presi- dent.
 (Signed.) J. H. ESTILL.
 Acting President.
 F. P. GLASS,
 Secretary
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
CLEVELAND REPUBLICAN,

Cleveland, O., April 6.-One of the hot test political battles that has ever been fought in Cleveland ended yes. erday with the election of all the candidates on the republican city ticket
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07

very severe rain storm prevailed here late this evening, and heavy wind is reported to have occurred in the vicinity of Raceland, on the Southern Pacific road No particulars have been received.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07
w. J. BRYAN.
DECLINES TO ACCEPT.

Vienna, April 6.-Count Badenck, the Austrian premier, has received an auto graph letter from the emperor, in which his majesty declines to accept the cabi- nets resignation.
Birmingham state herald., 1897-04-07

BRITISH STEAMER WRECKED.
 London, April 6-The British steamer Grantor, Capt. Burnside. from Penrath has been wrecked off Boa Vista, Portugal. Three of ehe ships company were drowned.
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quickly. Nearly every basement in Far go is flooded, including the press rooms of all papers.
The evening times., 1897-01-16
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