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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28
STRUCK THE SPANIARD.
RICHEST SPANISH PRIZE YET TAKEN.
Eight Men Injured on the Steamer
ship and Cargo Worth 100000 Ex-
elusive of Money In the Safe.

Key West, Fla. April 2S, 7;i0 am
The United States monitor Terror, Cap
tain N. Ludlow captured the big Span
ish steamer Guido. bound from Corun-
ma, Spain. for Havana. early yesterday
morning. The prize had ON board a
large cargo of provisions and money,
intended for the Spanish troops in
Cuba. The capture took place ten miles
off Cardenas, after a desperate chase,
during which the Terror and the gun
boat Machias fired almost blowing the
Spaniard's pilot house into the water.
The Terror was acne when the Guido
was sighted, and she Immediately gave
chase. After a blank shot had been
fired to order the steamer to heave to,
the Spaniard put out all her lights and
fired up in an attempt to run away.
The big monitor, ploughing after her
brought her six-pounders to bear on
the steamer, and iired shot after shot
at the latter, nearly all of which took
effect on the Guldo's pilot house one
man in the pilot house was injured,
but how seriously has not been learned
The Machias, which was some dis
lance away, heard the sound of the fir
ing, came up and brought her four
men rifle INTO play, firing one shot
which failed to hit the Spanlard. This,
however. brought her to. and Lieut.
Quaito and prize crew were put on
board of her and brought the prize in
here this morning.
The money captured is In an Iron
safe. The amount is not known.
The Guido is one of the richest prizes
prizes captured.
II is estimated that the Guido with
her cargo is worth $500, 600
The Spanish steamer Guido, Captain
Armarechia, is vessel of LOGS tons
net, owned by the navigation company
of Bllboa. She was built at Belfast in
1888, is $50 feet long. has Al feet beam
and is 20 feet deep. The Guido left
Liverpool April 2, and Corunna on
April o fol Havana.
Eight Spaniards We're injured by
splinters made by the impact of the
Terror's shots. This is the first blood
shed on board ship.
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TROOPS FOR TAMPA.
Ha..y Movement Of Three Batteries from
Chickamauga.
THE GUNS ARE FASTENED FORWARD.
VIII Man the Qualifications at Edgemont AS
Soon as Possible-Other Orders
Expected.

Chickamauga, National ark, Ga.
April 2s.-Three batteries of light artll-
lery L, II and X of the First, 40 men,
with guns in command of Captain
Capron, left here today for Tampa, Fla.
The horses of the batteries were not
taken, so great was the haste to get the
guns to their southern destination. but
viii follow soon. The train will run to
Tampa on passengertrain time and on
arrival there it is said the men and
their grim looking guns will be trans
ported at once to Edgemont. the key
commanding the harbor of Tampa Bay.
where Notifications have recently been
erected. but have as yet been poorly
supplied with guns.
Whether it is the intention of the au-
thorities at Washington 10 order any
more of the Chickamauga artillery
south Is not known. 1t is positively
denied at headquarters than such or
ders have been received and the gem
eral order issued today for holding the
remaining batteries and forming them
into brigade of two battalions. each
composed OF four batteries, goes to sub
stantiate this claim. Among them ana
experienced cavalry men 1t Is thought
this order will be followed by others
soon.
This is thought to be part of the plan
agreed on at Washington between Gen.
Miles and representatives of the Cuban
insurgents for the line of communica-
tion with the insurgents army within
some well fortified seaport. 1t will not
be surprising II good part of the ar
tillery now at Chickamauga together
with some of the cavalry and infantry
here is ordered south in short time
with this purpose in view.
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PORTUGAL IS AIDING SPAIN.
President Mckinley said to Have Given
Portugal a Significant Warming as
to Neutrality.

Lisbon, April 2S.-The Official Gazette
today announces that the Portuguese
government has SO far as the public
Is concerned stopped the dispatch Of
Geographic information regarding the
movements of warships on the sea-
board or In the harbors OF Portugal.
The Spanish torpedo fleet together
with several first class cruisers has
been at St.Vincent, Cape Verde islands,
Portuguese port, for some time past
Daily bulletins have been received
from there by the Associated Press
but the action of the Portuguese gov
eminent apparently closes this source
of information regarding the move
ments and whereabouts of the Spanish
fleet.
Lisbon, April 2s.-Investigation
shows the announcement regarding
the transmission of the intelligence
relative to the movements OF war fleets
of the Official Gazette only applies to
continental troops.
Washington, April 2s.-Count Tyroso.
Portuguese minister, told the state de-
partment that he expected announce
ment of Portugals neutrality by to-
morrow.
Eff Ell OF PORIUGAL'S ACTION.
London, April 2s.-A sensation has
bean caused by the action of the Por-
tuguese government IN stopping the
transmission of Geographic information
so far as the public is concerned re,
garding the movements of warships In
Portuguese ports. as 1t reveals the
hitherto scarcely concealed fact that
Portugal is doing everything possible to
aid Spain The decision OF the Portu.
suese government is undoubtedly in re,
Spouse to the pressure brought to bear
upon her By Spain. and the sole object
of the order 1t is believed is to prevent
news Of the departure OF the Spanish
fleet from being cabied from st. Vim
cent, Cape Verde Islands.
A dispatch received here from Lisbon
this morning in reiterating the denial
made in the Portuguese house of peers
yesterday that President Mckinley had
called upon Portugal to obtain the de-
parture OF the Spanish squadron from
st. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands, adds.
president Nc Kinley's notification is
understood to have threatened unles,
the Spaniards were ordered to leave ST
Vincent that the United States would
regard Portugal as an ally of Spain
and treat her accordingly"
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WAR NOTES.

Liverpool. April 2s.-The four masted
American ship Shenandoah arrived
here safely this morning.
Washington. ID. c. April 2s.-
The allottments of the so0. 000, 900 defense
fund to date aggregate Hl,2?2.i1e.
Washington, d. c.. April u.s.
The treasury department has ordered
the Saturnla, Spanish, seized In Biloxi
harbor, released.
Gen. Corbn says no stated volunteer
allotment will be increased us every
state has signitied II would furnish Its
full equipment.
Atlanta, Ga, April 2s.-Gov. Atkinson
tOady received a letter from James L.
Long. of Good Hope, Ca, saying that
Spanish spies We're planning TO wreck
bridges and blow up trains bearing
troops to Key West.
St Vincent. Cape Verde Islands. April
rs, sos p.m.-Although the Spanish
squadron is sim at . Choir here, Il Is be-
lieved the warships will probably sail
tomorrow. as the paymasters here have
been settling their accounts.
Washington. April 2s.-The commit
toe of military affairs has favorably re.
ported an administration bill suspend
ing important laws governing tho
quartermasters department In the
army and Chairman Hull will urge i'm
mediate passage.
City OF Mexico, April 2s.-U. s. Minis
ter Clayton communicated to the for
elgn department of the government of
Mexico the resolution Of the American
Congress declaring war. and hoping for
It's speedy termination. He assures the
American minister on the authority OF
President Dlaz, that Mexico will main,
tain the strlctest neutrality.
Providence, h. I..April 2s.-Gov. Dyer
has issued a proclamation calling for
one volunteer regiment OF infantry. II
will be ready Thursday night and Will
be modified Friday. II is probable
that this state will offer a battery OF
light artillery and II troop OF cavalry
in addition to its quota.
West Superior, Mich, April 2s.-Supt.
Blanchard, OF the Lake Superior div
islon of the Northern Pacific railway.
has issued circular letter 10 em
ployes stating that every man who goes
with the national guard OF volunteers
Il fight against Spain will be reinstated
In his position when mustered out OF
service.
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MOVEMENTS OF WAR IA, = ETs.
spain Not Looking! for Fight. an
North Atlantic Const Well Protected.

New York. April 2s.-Reports that q
Spanish squadron has sailed toward the
coast of the United States have moth
Ing to confirm them and the reports
seem to have been sent out from Spain
to confuse the United States naval au-
thorities. Several Spanish torpedo boats
are cruising in the Mediterranean and
about the British Isles, presumably
seeking to capture American merchant
vessels. The Tuetonic. which arrived
here tonight. saw no Spanish warships
on the way over and the American ship
Shenandoah has been spoken near the
British coast.
A Spanish fleet would find the North
Atlantic coast far from unprotected.
The cruiser Minneapolis Is at Eastport,
Maine, the cruiser Columbia near Boston
the cruiser San francisco and New
Orleans at the Brooklyn navy yard.
the auxiliary cruisers st. Louis and
Harvard in New York and the st. Paul
at Philadelphia. These seven vessels,
all very fast, would be sufficient to
stop any fleet that Spain could send
across To these seven will soon be
added the cruisers Topeka and Paris,
now on the way from England to New
York.
The battleship Oregon and the gun
boat Marietta are expected to arrive
at Rio Janeiro in about two days The
cruiser Nichtheroy. recently purchased
from Brazil. will be obliged to leave
neutral waters soon, but viii easily
reach Key West.
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avy Department at Washington Expects the First Big War
News From There
Dewey Victory or Leave-spanish to be
Waiting Him-Untrue of
to Aneric Fleet

the Spanish squadron which has taken
up position several miles from Manila
Is still awaiting the arrival OF the
United States squadron under the com
mand OF Rear Admiral Dewey. The
governors proclamation appealing to
the patriotism, honor and religious pas
slons of the Spaniards and otherwise
melting them to animostly against the
Americans, is said to have great eff
feet upon the people who are alleged
to be volunteering in large numbers.
Paris, April 2s.-There was an uneon-
firmed rumor on the bourse TO-DAY that
the United States fleet has received
check in the Philippine Islands.
New York, April ga dispatch from
London says:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

News comes from Madrid that the
spanish fleet under Admiral Montio
which left Manila on Monday has put
INTO Suhlgllk Bay, where 1t Will await
the coming of Admiral Dewey The first
naval battle will probably be fought at
this point
Sublglik Bay Is north of Manila and
oners natural advantages for the con-
cealment of the hostile fleet.
Unless Admiral Dewey shall receive
some Information of Montjo's move
ment, the Americans are threatened
with sudden attack. Montjo IL reck-
less and the report that he has fed
from Dewey's fleet is probably u ruse
to conceal his real purpose.
NO FIGHT YET.
Washington, April 2s.-The squadron
is travelling at the prescribed speed
which VIII bring the fleet off Port
Manila early Saturday morning.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28
MASSACRE IN CHINA.
Robbers Murder 10 Persons, Including
Fnrliiy and Servants.

Vancouver b. c., April 2s.-oriental
adviees received by steamer tell of a
shocking massacre which occurred
early ON the morning of March Slst at
hamlet some 20 miles south OF raj
poh, at the house of one Yang kll
Shang. 1t would appear. according 10
the information of one OF the unfortu-
nate family's neighbors, that party
of over 20 robbers entered the house
and murdered Yang, his wife, his moth
err and children and servants, fifteen
persons In all. who resisted them in
their attempt to loot the house and at
tack the daughters. When the raiders
had butchered all the inmates they set
the house on fire.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

cmciii Report of Spain on Cuba. Porto
Rico, and the Philippines.

London, April 2S.-Thc British for
eign office has officially been notified
by the Spanish embassy that the gov
crnment Of Spain has ordered the ports
of Cuba, the Philippines and Porto
Rico to be defended by lines of tor
pedoes, and that entry into these ports
therefore is only possible under the
guidance of pilots who are In readi-
ness, outside the lines of defense to
take ships in.
The foreign office IL further notified
what the Spanish colonial officials
Will order the removal of buoys and the
eStlnguishment of lights whenever such
steps are deemed necessary for the de-
lenses of their respective territories.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

Washington. April 2S.-rhe secretary
OF the navy requested the New Orleans
naval militia to go to Port Royal, S. c.,
aud take the monitor Passalc from
that point to New Orleans. where she
Will be manned by the militia and sta
toned at the mouth of the Mississippi
to defend the river. A similar request
has been conferred upon the South
Carolina naval militia to proceed to
Wilmington. where the monitor Nam
tucket is now under repairs at prl-
waite ship yard. and take that craft TO
Port Royal to replace the passaic.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28
GEN. SHAFTER IN WASHINGTON
Commander Of The Brigade at New Orleans
Called 10 the Capital.


Washington. April 2S--Gen. shafter,
who commands the brigade Of troops
at Neworleans, accompanied by Colonel
Babcock, formerly adjutant general OF
the department of California and one
ofGen.s Skaters stafr.was at the war de
partment today. having been sum.
moned TO Washington for conference
with General Miles. commander of
the army.
The officials of the war department
decline to say for what specific pur-
pose Gen. shafter comes TO Washing
ton, but rumors connect 1t with the
landing of United States troops in
Cuba, SO that food may be sent to the
starving people in the island.
Gen. Shafter is held in very high es-
TEEN in army circles and has fine
record for skill and bravery. He saw
Secretary Alger for some time when
he approached the department today
but later discussed with Gen. Miles the
duties the latter had In store for him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

States. The fund of She countess, how
ever is only intended for relief of the
sics and wounded but the subscriptions
being collected by the Spanish ambas-
sador are towards the national fund be-
ing raised by Spain to increase the
strength Of the Spanish fleet. This Is
regarded as a serious abuse OF diplo-
matte privilege and therefore questions
on the subject are promised In the
House OF Commons
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

Atlanta, Ga, April 2S.--Gov. w, Y.
Atkinson today rendered President Nc
Klnley through the Georgia delegation
in Congress his services as volunteer.
The delegation will ask that he be
made a brigadier general. II the APP
pointment Is made Governor Atkin-
son Will resign as governor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

Blackearth, Wis. April 2S.--Andrew
Nelson and wife. aged respectively n
and 80 years, were killed last night at
their home in the outskirts by robbers.
Nelson's head was crushed In with n
club and the wife was pounded into
lnsensibiity, The robbers then set fire
to the house, An aged woman who
lived In the upper story was rescued
from the flames by nelghbors with a
ladder A few days ago Nelson sold a
house and lot and the robbers are sup.
posed to have secured the proceeds,
1900
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

Washington. April 2s.--The President
today sent these nominations to the
Senate.
Michael Kerwin, pension agent at
New York.
L. A. Williams surveyor general OF
North Dakota.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

Easton, Pa.,April 2s.-The large pack
ing houses of the Atlantic Powder com
pany near Dover, n. j., containing high
explosives for the United States govern
ment, were blown up this aftrnoon. Two
men are known to have been killed;
several are missing and a number were
injured. The explosion is believed to
have been the work of Spanish spies.
and suspicious characters have been
seen around the buildings for several
days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

Key West. Fla. April 2s.-12:55 D. m.
g. Brown Patterson. an attorney OF
Key West recently appointed by
United States District Judge Locke.
chief prize commissioner to adjudicate
the cases OF ships captured from the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

Plymouth, Eng. April 2s.-A steamer
which arrived here today from st. Vim
cent. Cape Verde Islands. reports that
the Spanish warshlps there are unable
TO get half the amount of coal which
they require to fill their bunkers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28
TeLEGRAPHlC BRevlTIsS.

1t is understood the Hawaiian minis
ter at Washington has been advised
that this country will not change its
policy towards the Hawaiian Islands
pending congressional action on annex
alton.
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spaniards, has created sensation by
resigning his office. 1t is understood
he has been retained by the owners Oh
the captured vessels to represent them
in the prize cases.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

London, April 2s.-The Spanish am
bassador, Count Won Rascon, and
Countess de Casa Valencia. wife OF the
former Spanish ambassador here, have
opened funds In connection with the
war between Spain and the United
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PASSPORT. Me-, April 2s.-The United
states cruiser Minneapolis left the
port at $3.50 O'Clock this afternoon
under sealed orders. She took south
erly course.
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Giadstone's Condition Is Unchanged.
Harwarden. April 2s.-At ten o'clock
this morning Gladstone's condition was
unclaimed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-28

Liverpool, April 2s.--The four masted
American ship Shenandoah, Captain
Murphy. from San Francisco, reported
to have been captured by the Spanish
arrived here safely this afternoon. The
south coast of Ireland, and towed her
to Point Lynas as the commander OF
the Shenandoah was unwilling to risk
her being intercepted. Her cargo, owing
to the advance in the price OF wheat
IL worth $50 600
The National tribune., 1898-03-31

as big as anybody else's; they count
just as much in the ballct box as those
of the biggest wigs in town."
"The nub to that remark is not very
apparent" said Bronson, provokingly.
"Suppose they are as good; what does
that amount to, when there are not
nearly so many of them?"
Suddenly abandoning this tack, upon
which the wind had failed him, Armitage
started in upon another:
You spoke of trouble coming of
this firing on Fort Sumter. What shape
will it take?"
GA terrible civil war;" said Bronson ;
his whole frame shuddering as he spoke.
go. ball." said Armitsge lightly ;
"who do you suppose is going to fight !?
Do you think that these long-haired,
peak-nosed Abolitionists are going to run
the risk of getting shot? Why, | heard
Dick Morgan say the other night in the
Belvidere,' that the Crescent Guards,
to which he belonged in New Orleans,
could march from one end Of Massachu-
sets to the other, and hoist the Pelican
flag on the top of Bunker Hill Monu-
ment, aud that he'd want no better fun
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than to go along with them when they
did it"
Dick Morgan is a ridiculous blow
hard" said Bronson, with savage SEN
tentiousness.
"And Bill Duncan-hes the new bar
keeper at the Belvidere just come up
from Memphis, you know he said the
fellows out West were not a bit better.
He was in the Mexican War-belonged
to jeff Davis's regiment of Mississippi
Rifes-and he says that at the battle of
Buena Vista he saw the Indiana troops
run like sheep"
4" Eyes; and if he'll 90 on and tell the
whole truth, he will say that his own
regiment did not do any better. | was
at Buena Vista, too | belonged to Col.
Hardin's regiment Of Illinoisans be-
lieve that every regiment in the fight
broke at one time or another, during the
two days that the battle lasted. 1t was
terrible time. The Mexicans were
four or five times our number, and kept
coming at us like so many mad bulls
Our regiments were all green, and they
had not learned to have confidence in
themselves and their officers, and it was
no wonder that they gave way occasion
ally
They all staid on the ground, how
ever, and when they were rallied came
right back into the fight. jeff Davis
had a spite against the Indianians,
and he wanted to make his own actions
appear very heroic, SO he lied and lied