The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-06-20

States ministers upon their appoln-- =
inent within which to study their in
structions before gong to their posts
General Woodford's instructions, Of
course, from the peculiarities of the sit
uation, will be much more complex than
are usually given 10 an American min
ister Not only will he be charged with
all cs the details of the Ruiz case, which
in itself promises to present most for
midable problems, but he will also take
with him all the evidence necessary TO
esta 5lish the losses suffered by United
States citizens in Cuba from the contin-
uance OF the war, with much other data
in support Of the suggestion OF our gov
ernInen, that IL can scarcely continue to
countanlnce a prolongation OF present
conditions.
Upon the answer returned by the
Spanish government to these represen-
tations by General Woodford, will de-
pend the course 10 be followed by the
United States. While perfectly willing
to gather all information pertinent TO
the issue and listen to all proper repre-
sentations the administration is firmly
determined not to be unduly hurried in
its treatment Of the case, realizing that
4 il should permit itself 10 be carried
away by temporary excitement mis-
takes of the gravest character might re-
suit, that would in the end weaken our
position.
SPAIN FIXING FOR UNCLE SAM.
New York, June ia dispatch from
Havana says: "a Madrid dispatch
1,e d.,
been paid into the government treasury
by the Spanish parents redeeming their
sons from military service in Cuba and
the Philippines. This money, il is an
nounced, has been turned over 10 the
navy department 10 meet the expenses
Of increasing the navy. In Havana it
was reported yesterday that orders had
been given 10 transform twenty of the
best vessels OF the transatlantic line in
to armed cruisers for immediate service
in West Indian waters in view of the
strained relations existing With the
United States. Now torpedoes are being
laid al the entrance to all Cuban ports
of importance.
CENTRAL AMERICAN PLANS.
Panama, June 19.-One of the plans OF
the Greater Republic OF Central Amer
lea. now made complete by the entrance
OF Costa R,ca and Guatemala, is for
general currency FOR use in all of the
five countries of the republic. The re-
public. as has been stated, was formed
for offensive and defensive purposes,
and viii tyeat with foreign countries on
that basis. The diet will be the higest
legislative body and will be composed OF
two delegates from each of the republics.
The presidents Of the republics will pre-
side over the diet, alternating each year.
WILLIAM AT COLOGNE.
Berlin. June 1e-At the banquet held
in the Guezenich Saal a. Cologne yes,er-
day after the unveiling there of a statue
Of William / The emperor. replying TO
the burgomas ters toast, said that ne re-
m5mbered the glorious time when the
tall forms OF my grandfather and father
were seen among the citizens Of
Cologne" His majesty said: Accord
ing - human calculation my much Ia
mented father should have stood on the
spo; l now occupy, but Providence will
ed il otherwise" Continuing Emperor
William cordially thanked the city OF
Cologne for its loyalty and patriotism
and expressed appreciation OF the as
tonishing development made by the city
since MS majesty's last visit. The en-
peror concluded with declaring tha; he
would follow in The footsteps os his
grandfather. maintain the peace which
has existed since there has been Ger
man emperor. defend German rights in
every way and retain a market for Ger
man products
SIX THOUSAND VICTIMS.
Simla, June I9.-T1 is announced today
that over 5000 lives have been lost by
the earthquake disturbances which have
visited the province OF Assam
\ message Of condolence lzss been re-
ceived from Queen Victoria.
kreiey Motor L .om- Up Again
Phila ielpAla, June 1e-The Evening
Telegraph says that a successful test
was yesterday made OF Inventor Keeiey's
new etheric engine before a number o.
prominent electricians and railway men.
The engine weighs only 90 pounds and
is said to have developed ten horse :
power.
London. Eng June ls.-The Cr;ted States !
spec1al envoy 10 Queen V.ctcria's jubilee. ;
TIE Honorable wh;iel2v REID. accompa- /
a.ed bs the United States ambassador 70 1