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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

France, a republic, should be ashamed of
herself for taking the side of monarchy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

If Spain backs down keep your eye or
Weyler. He is a Napoleon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01

pathy of all Europe, This is certain. Spain
will declare she is fighting two armies
that Of Uncle sam and that Of the insur-
gents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-01
There will be war with Spain.

There will be war with SpdlHs
Tom Reed. as usual, brought the House
down-to its knees.
If Spain backs down keep your eye on
Weyler. He is a Napoleon.
France. a republic, should be ashamed of
herself for taking the side of a monarchy.
The chances are that Minister Woodford
is doing a lot of artistic sweating him
self.
President Mckinley has been hanged in
effigy in Virginia. This was not patriot
ism. 1t was politics.
Spain is still sending warships into west
err waters. The war. if it comes, will not
be over in one round.
Most Of the fellows who are not going
to war hold to the belief that cowardise IS
really a species Of superior intelligence.
Thomas B. Reed is very, very big man
indeed. You would realize this if you were
member Of the House of Representa-
uves.
If Gomez was any kind of a general at
all he would now slip up on Havana and
crack it one while the officials were busy
reading the war news.
Spain has rescinded the Weyler Fecon-
centrado order It will also rescind the
Columbus order taking Cuba in the name
Of Spain. or there will be fight.
In case Of war. Spain VIII have the sym
pathy of all Europe, This is certain. Spain
will declare she is fighting two armies
that of Uncle sam and that Of the insur-
gents.
There will never be an alliance between
this country and England. II there ever
is, we can depend upon the South Ameri-
can republics forming future alliances
with Spain.
In three or four weeks there VIII not be
more than six men in the whole nation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-19

ratified on to the accompaniment OF me "oH"
music ground out by the automatic boxes. and
tho soldiers either conteniedly chewed gum and
listened or sang uproariously 10 the accompani-
ment
An agent further South wrote an amusing re-
nor, about 4 matter that came under his Oh
seryation WhIc IL was not machine thAi
was in his care he reported that troop u"h
going through had on board a box such as 'h'
conr,anv owned Tie watcr-coDl"r had b""n
torn out 81 IS place and the mus.c-h'X placed
IN the LITTLE corner lcft vacant Then strips
Of wood were nailed over 1t. giving il Oh" ap-
rearance ~ being behind prison bars Ou's'de
hung a ulacard On which Was printed.
"A SPANIARD- Prisoner %, war
II developed that The box had been charged
With one Of those nervous tunes known as
Sran,sh air and the men had Immediately con
nscated Il They were having lot - fun over
I, and announced that when they reached
,he,r destination they would court-.nari'al IT,
and as II would confess OF It's own accord in
tact its own voice convic,lng II that 1t would
undoutredlv be executed. 1t probably was 50
the company thinks, as IL has never heard OF II
since.
While there seems TO be no way to prevent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-19
A PARIS AND A LONDON PLAY.

LATEST CHARACTERS.


Illustrations are here given of the leading
French and the le ,dng English actor in TWO Of
their most recent characters. Accounts Of the
plays. "Cyrano De Pergerac" and The Medi-
cine Man" have appeared in these columns
The former will be given in English in this city
next autumn. The latter does not seem likely
10 be seen here.
The character Of Cyrano de Bcrgorac is said
to be Of the greatest successes Of NJ.
Coquelin's whole career. The Paris critics were
enthusiastic about it and Coqucn himself talks
of the play and the part with unbridled
license Of praise which is truly Gallo. II is ono
Of the longest and hardest parts 10 play in the
whole French rcportory. having l.40 lines, out
OF the 24co in the who'll play. Tho hrroin" OK
the play is young woman whom everybody
seems to love one OF her lovers is Cyrano who
i. so unattractiye that ne dare not tell her
that ne loves her Another is Christian 10
Neuvil,ctto whom she loves. and a third is the
villain OF the play. This villain. who is
military commander sends Cyrano and Chris
tian. who are officers in the same company. on
10 dangerous post 20 light the Spanards. for
It counted dangerous to fight the Spanards
in those days Roxana begs Cyrano to watch
her lover. Christian. and he does so. even
to the extent OF writing poetry TO her for Chris
I'll many years afterward. and when Cyrano is
dying too that Koxana learns that he was The
real poet.
"Cyrcno De BerGerac" viii be played here rs
has been abumGant.y announced. 10y Richard
Mansfield early next autumn.
Henry Irvings The Medicine Man" IS not
likely TO bo brought here. as he viii have on
his next visit to these shores an abundance OK
moro promising works. Il is commonly said
that there is no such thing As a positive failure
a, the Lyccum Theatre but certainly some sue
ccsscs arc greater than others. and The Medi-
cine Man ran there only for a month. The sub
jet OF ~, play is hyprotism. The accompany
ing illustration is from Punch where 1t IS
published IT, connection with an account *
alleged legal proceedings aCains, the authors
0, the PLAY II. u. Trail and Robert : Hiohcns.
on charge - practising hypnotic arts on Mr..
Irving 70 compel him TO accept and produce
their play.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-19
KITTEN AND PELICAN.
From our Animal Friends.

From our Animal Friends
Behind a hig olG-faehioned house in a large
city there lived i larg" pelican. Tn" bird was
allowed the liberty of the yard around which he
would walk se,iltcly. He could not ~ far. and
Lc had lived th-rc 50 long that he seemed con-
tent 10 stay.
one day when the pelican was ticking his
mornings cXercis, a little kitten from ;he nelSh-
bor's yard came strullinE along the fence. When
she first saw the piS bird hcr eyes opened IN
wonder her tail grew big and her hair stood
her she became used to him and jumped down
into the yard TO Investigate.
Now whether the pelican happened 10 be in A
Lively mood AMI wanted "A game OF flay win
somebody or whether he rem"nhorc! the way
his father used 10 catch fish by throwing them
III, In IN. air ana catching them again. whil" he
was a little nesting and lived in "A tree beside
a river | don't know: but the pelican picked up
the little kitten and giving il toss in the air,
opened its huge mouth as II to eaten IL as IL
came down.
Puss seemed 10 think ii was rather good nun
with 4 uuick motion she turned over and came
10 the ground on ner feet Then she ecampered
around Mr. Pecln's legs. nearly upse ting him.
He turned. and made another toss Down came
kitty again. landing safely on the grass not at
all frightened ~ this new rough companion.
Sh. seemed 10 enter into the sport or the thllg,
and stood still to be tossed as If she rather
liked It, -.
The pelican got tired first His master cama
ont 81 the house With good dinner of fish fof
him He picked up "A fish. gave il = toss ana
cought and swallowed H. Puss who was looking
ON with open eyes came in for share or the
pelican's dinner. ana they have been the best
OF friends ever since.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-19
SHAKESPEARE ~ RUSNIA.
\ GREAT ArrrA~r'oN AN~orNcrp IN NRD

\ GREAT ATTRACTION ANNOUNCED ~ KRl
NEErrHrG.
From The Anglo Russian.
Though ;hc Russian Government is seeking %
Dust IN, Erlflsh Wh rover II can. English nnu-
~nco with Russian society IT large is apparently
no, only not diminishing. but even extending 20
tn. provincial public. a: the following amusing
advertisement reproduced IN the "Orloysk1 Vest
nix" ~.l. TESTIFY.
III theatre ~ Kromcnichug. southern Rus
STA has done e late bad business. To over
whclin and attract the citizens the manager de-
cidcd 10 XIV. ;hru. no less 4 piece than Ham
let" which novelty NJ announced on big boards
In the following terms:
To-day.
A Genuine English Tragedy VIII Be Given.
Entitled
IAN LET,
COMPOSED 10y W Shekspir
The FaVourite Of the Local Public.
Important piece has had u great success
ia kharkon
After he unqualified success which This gen
uine English tragedy" had hoth in kharkon and
krcmcntchug We think English managers may
well venture 90 give u AIS" On u London stage.
Perhaps Sir Henry Irving or Beerhohm Tree
may succeed i'm making wv Shekspr' favor
tie OF the London public, too
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-06-19

sober an occupation as selling fish in Washing
ton Market or flowers in Union Square.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-18
TORPEDO BOAT CUSHING, SENT TO HAVANA
of which means of defense were operated

of which means Of defense were operated
from the shore.
when Captain Sigsbee's secret dispatch
was received at the department it was
thought he was unduly alarmed and had
been influenced by rumors on the street and
in the cafes. No more ships were sent to
him, but the torpedo boat Gushing was de-
tached from the fleet at Tortugas and dis
patched to Havana with the supplies which
were originally to have gone by one of the
smaller boats. The warning of Sigsbee.
coupled with the threatening talk of De-
LONE, is quite sufficient to cause we'll post
ed officials at the state and navy depart
ments to express the belief that it was no
buried nearly 800 brave sailors under the
Shiny waters of Havana harbor."
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE navy depart
ment authorizes a denial of the statement
attributed to Captain Sigsbee that he rec
commended to the department before he
sailed for Havana that no other ship than
the Maine be sent to Havana because the
harbor was too dangerous owing to the
number of torpedoes planted In the bottom.
AS matter Of fact, Captain Sigsbee had
not the slightest hint given him that his
ship was to be selected for the visit, twelve
hours before his departure. He was. then
at Key West doing patrol work. and had
gone to join the squadron at Tortugas be-
fore the telegraph orders from the depart
ment for his ship reached Key West. The
telegram was dispatched after him by
means of the torpedo boat Ericsson, and
was delivered to him at Tortugas that
night. Before daylight his ship was on the
way to Havana, and there was no cor
respondence with the department beyond
the acknowledgment of the orders.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-18
WOOD.


but these two Yankee
Maine been
of the former Indeed the Texas the Maine We're Still
the United States She has o Of
list in the Spanish "a
n United
thed
IL
he
'front.'
bhaveadi me II
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-18
WAR WOULD DISRUPT SPAIN.
Grave Crisis in Spain Means
Civil War.

Topeka, Kas.. Feb. 17.-(special) R. W.
Turner. consul to Cadiz under President
Harrison, in discussing Spain to-day said:
''Ie war should be declared, the Spanish
monarchy would not survive six months.
The Spanish army and resources are now
depleted. The army has for years been
saturated with Republicanism. and during
all that time the Carlsts have been watch
ing and waiting for an opportunity to over
throw the present government. Any grave
crisis in the affairs of Spain means civil
war. 1t is true that a declaration of war
made by the United States might have the
effect of unifying the different factions Of
the Spanish nation, but it could be for
short time only. 1t Is my belief that within
a year both Cuba and Spain will be re-
publics. After the first wave of enthusiasm
which would be occaSioned by war with the
United States had subsided. all the present
and the then aggravated evils existing in
Spain would be charged to the account of
the present reigning' family. and Carlsts
and Republicans would unite against it in
a great civil war, which would finally give
the Republicans control, as they are more
numerous than the Carists, and in the end
the present monarchists would favor the
Republicans. Madrid. Barcenola, Zaragoza
CadiZ, Seville. and many other Spanish cit
les are Republican. and have several times
elected, in each and every district, Repub-
licans to the Spanish cortes (congress).
After every Republican triumph at the
polls. the papers of that party have openly
addressed editorials to the queen regent,
demanding in such language as Take the
northern bound express, and. with your
sickly boy. HE away to the banks of the
Danube blue. The monarchy is at an end
Be warned by the fall of Mary Stuart and
Marie Antoinette while there is yet time
"On such occasions the papers were
quickly suppressed by the government and
the editors thrown in prison.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-18

mangled and drowned. Apropos of this. IL
is told of Captain Sigsbee that he was
writing letter to his wife in his port
cabin when the explosion occurred All the
lights were instantly extinguished. Sigs-
bee. running out. bumped into perfectly
disciplined marine orderly, who. amid
shrieks groans. flames and horror and in
the dark, saiuted and said: Sir, have to
inform you that the ship has been blown
up and is sinking.
''The brave marine is named William
Anthony. He said to me to-day, when l
spoke of II: oh. that's nothing; any
Yankee marine would do that
This GOODNESS was noticeable every
where among the men. and when the boats
and their MANNED loads had left the creek
for the hospital there was no 1abberinG.
no excitement The officers who had
something 10 do did it quietly The others
said nothing. All stood this Samoa Of
fire as cooly as others once gave three
cheers for the British warship Calliope at
the Pacific Samoa of hurricane
THE correspondents of the Madrid press
have sent home foreboding messages and
on the civil side of the palace there are
grave apprehension and scant courtesy.
When j asked Secretary Congosta TO aid
me in talking 10 General Solano over Sc
curing the reopening of the cable for the
ly said that it was none of his business.
that General Solano was in sole charge.
Fortunately that gentleman was courteous
and the messages went.
In view of his present attitude. / shall
now quote what Secretary Congosto. then
the acting governor general. or fulfilling the
functions OF that responsible position, said
10 me the night before the Maine arrived.
Consul General Lee had told him that aft
ernoon that warship would come. Con-
gosto belligerently objected. General Lee
then said: Remember II any trouble does
occur. / shall have the whole fleet here in
four hours
Shortly after saw Secretary Congosto
and he was very mad. He was also indis
Greet. He said to me: If your people
would only let us alone 1t would be all
right. Spain has put up with more than
any other nation would have done. I have
warned you that there will be trouble IL
the Maine comes here. Now bring your
. ships here If you want war, you can have
1t. You will find Spain has not forgotten
how TO fight
II took these words at the time as the
angry utterances of an overtaxed diplomat.
Now they seem to mean something.
Two days ago a Spanish daily here
claimed Senor DeLame wrote his famous
letter and caused its capture because he
saw no gain in further delaying a break
between the two governments"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-18
FUNERAL OF THE VICTIMS.
Recovered Bodies In
tered mt Havana With Elab-
0rofn rArnu,nnHo.


Havana, Feb. 17.-Tte Interment of the
twenty-five recovered bodies of the mar
tyrs of the Maine took place this after
noon about O'Clock. Shortly before that
hour all Havana was In mourning. The
flags on the public buildings were at half
mast. and many Of the houses were draped
in mourning. All classes were represented
in the throngs that filled the streets along
which the funeral procession passed to the
cemetery.
The order of the procession was as fol-
lows:
The Municipal Guards on horseback. In
full uniform; the city fire brigade: the mu-
nicipal employees, the aldermen in seven
splendidly decorated firemens cars. spe-
cial cars bearing the remains. nine bodies
being carried on splendidly decorated
car; the clergy. deputations consisting of
the chief officers of the army. navy ard
volunteers, representatives of various Off
clal bureaus and of the custom house. a
committee representing the chamber Of
commerce. a delegation representing the
grocers. the council of administration rep
resentatives OF the treasury. the press and
various political organizations; then the
chief officers of the Maine the represent
atives of foreign governments, the city
magistrates. with their macebearers;
provincial deputies, employees OF the gen.
eral and regimental autonomatic govern
ments, the municipal macebearers; then
General Parade. with four aides de camp.
representing General Blanco Cwhose per-
sonal appearance was not allowable un.
der the law, having on his right United
States Consul General Lee and on his left
the mayor OF Havana, the Marquis Lar
riraga. Admiral Monterola. General Sa-
lano and other officers; two companies OF
marines and infantry
The funeral music was furnished by the
bands of the Isabella la CatoIIca and Porto
Rico battalions. which accompanied the
bodies.
The funeral cortege started from the
principal entrance of the city hall on Wey-
Ter street, then turned to the right on Mer-
cadores street, then up o'Reilly street along
the right side Of Central park and finally
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-18

garded. If not disregarded, the secret Of
the anxiety OF officials was well kept.
securely reposlns IN the secret files OF
the state department Is cipher dispatch
from captain Sissbee OF the battleship
Name. IL was presumably sent by special
courier 10 Key West, and forwarded from
there. AT any rate. it was delivered by
secretary Long to Assistant Secretary Day.
IL contained in effect solemn warning
from Captain Sigsbee that no more battle
ships could safely be sent to Havana har-
Dor without serious consequences.
The captain declared that his ship was
in dangerous position. and that he had
reason to believe that it was Intentionally
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-18
Wood, of the naval hospital, Brooklyn,

Wood, of the naval hospital, Brooklyn, is
incendiary and outrageous which was pass
ed about the streets. on railway cars and
other places in Havana. A translation of
this circular was sent to Medical Director
Wood by an officer on the Maine, who
picked 1t up while on a train returning
from bullfght. The circular is as fol-
lows:
"Spaniards; long live Spain and honor.
What are ye doing that ye allow your
selves to be insulted in this way? Do you
not see what they have done to US in with
drawing our brave and beloved WeyIer,
who at this very time would have finished
with this unworthy rebellious rabble. who
are tramping on our flag and our honor?
Autonomy is imposed on US to set us to one
side and to give posts of honor and au-
thority to those who initiated this rebel
lion. these ill-born autonomists, ungrateful
sons Of our beloved country.
, And, finally, these Yankee hogs who
meddle in our affairs. humiliating us to the
last degree, and for still greater taunts,
order to us one of the ships of war of their
rotten squadron, after insulting us in their
newspapers and driving us from our
homes.
"Spaniards. the moment of action has
arrived. Sleep not. Let US show these vile
traitors that we have not yet lost shame,
and that we know how to protect with
energy befitting a nation worthy and
strong as our Spain is and always will be.
Death to Americans! Death to auton-
omy!
Long live Spain! Long live Weyler.'
Mrs Junsen. wife Of Lieutenant Carl w.
Jungen. watch officer on the Maine. is at
the home of her uncle, Medical Director
Wood. In answer to questions as to wheth-
er any of her husbands letters indicated a
feeling existing in Havana against Amer
lean officers. she said:
"Oh. yes. In all the letters from my
husband. he has spoken of the bitter feel
ing against the Americans, which was ey-
erywhere apparent. This was among the
lower class of Spaniards. understand-Wey-
| ler's followers. In a letter dated as late as
February 10, he used the significant ex-
preston: If We don't get away from here
soon. there will be trouble"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-02-18
STORY OF AN EYEWITNESS.
Passenger on the City of Washington
Describes the Blowing Up
of the Maine.

of the Maine.
Key West, Fla, Feb. 17.-Jose NJ. Mann,
of New York, a passenger on board the
City OF Washington, OF the Ward line,
which was moored near the Maine on Tues
day night at the time of the disaster. in
describing the catastrophe to-day. said:
While We were conversing in the cabin.
at about twenty minutes past on Tuesday
night, a loud report startled the company.
They rushed to the port holes and saw an
immense fash shoot up in the air, with
terrific report. Debris Of all kinds and
large number Of bodies were thrown up
wards It was at first believed that the
Maine was being fired upon, but after
ward, as the City of Washington was
struck by what turned out to be falling de-
bris, and she careened, 1t was thought it
was the Washington that was being fired
upon. A second explosion took place, and.
following it, We heard groans and cries Of
Help. Help u.s.
The boats of the City of Washington
and those of the Spanish cruiser Alfonso
the rescue. I went into one of the boats
of the City of Washington. and the scenes
/ witnessed were heartrending beyond de-
scription.
Two of the small boats on board the
City of Washington were stove in by debris
from the Maine. The battleship sank even
with the water in about three minutes
after the explosion. The City Of Washing
ton was converted into a veritable hospi-
tai. Many of tho rescued men were brought
on board almost nude, and the passengers
gave them clothing. etc. The officers of
the City Of Washington did all in their
power 10 make the rescued men comfort
able.
About half an hour after the explosion,
Consul General Lee, the civil governor OF
Havana and Captain General Blanco's
chief OF staff came on board. General Lee
remained with us all night"