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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

essential thing now is to triumph,
which will be great glory to the victor,
who, like David of Biblical fame, de-
stroyed Goliath with only his sling and
stone.
.Blanco and Pando have sent me
emissaries with presents. The pres
ents l burned before their eyes, and
told them if they should ever return I
would hang them. The poor men were
most astonished, and 1 have since
learned that they refused to come back
a second time unless they would be per-
mitted to remain with my army.
Il hasten to tell you this, so you can
know the infamy of the Spaniards. One
year ago there was no clemency, no
quarter. Women, mothers and children
were made victims of the Spanish. The
soldiers of Weyler were taking with
them everywhere desolation and ruin.
By means of the heliograph the Span
ish generals sent soldiers everywhere
through the island
/ Generals Luqui Ruiz and others de-
stroyed cattle, horses and even the
palm trees. The 100000 men then in
this island disputed the privilege of
who should kill the most. Not one
peace commissioner came then.
But all to no purpose. We made
their troops useless; the heliograph and
enemy's cannon of no account. All our
fields have given US beautiful fruits,
while hunger reigns in the cities. We
do not know where the Spanish army
has gone.
L was then mentioned as the so
called Today they address me as
distinguished adversary
why this change? The answer is
simple 1t is that the Spaniards see
that their cause is lost, and they are
trying to gain time to postpone the in
evitable. l shall continue to fight with
the same energy as in the past. Vic
tory will crown my Efforts
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
RIGHT OF BLOCKADE.
Diplomatic Corps at Washington Say
It Will Be Respected.


Washington, April 2S.-The members
of the diplomatic corps say that no
question can be raised as to the right
of the United States to declare block
ade. This being conceded, foreign pow
ers will accept it as binding.
The military attache of one of the
leading foreign establishments here
said:
The right of blockade is clearly rec
ogniZed, and this blockade of Cuba will
be universally respected by foreign
powers. The limited extent of the
blockade is doubtless due to the neces-
sity of making the blockade effective
Unless effective blockade is not bind
ing, and with the extended seacoast
surrounding Cuba it would be very
difficult, if not impossible, to maintain
an effective blockade of the entire is
land. The blockade will have the eff
feet of stopping all commerce, even in
neutral ships, to and from the ports
covered by the presidents proclamation,
but at the same time it should be I'M
derstood that a neutral ship may take
her own chances of running the block
ade.
In that case she acts at her peril,
and she can, under no circumstances,
expect indemnity from either of the
belligerent powers
Earnest inquiries are being made at
the embassies and legations as to what
notice the United States will give for
eign residents at Havana and else
where before the commencement of the
bombardment.
There is no doubt this government
would give ample time for foreigners
to withdraw. In case of non-combat-
ants it is usual to give at least "a
hours notice of a bombar1ment. but
there might be serious difficulty in the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
Herald from Havana, timed Friday. {


p. m, says:
The United States ships could not
possibly select a better place for land
ing men than they can find in the
neighborhood to which they are point
ing.
Blanco realizes the danger, and has
rushed large bodies of troops to the
Santa Clara battery. He has sent
others in a hurry by railroad to We
dado and Carmelo. The garrisons are
weak there, and even with the rein
foreements could not last long. because
the defenses are not strong.
Troops could be landed there with lit
tie more than a skirmish, and it is
thought this viii be the first place at
which the Americans viii strike.
WEAK POINT.
Then, too, Blanco is fearful lest the
first of the invaders come up the little
river Almendarez, where they could
make an undisputed landing a few
miles to the westward of the city. The
armament there is insignificant. The
chief defense is the old Castle de Al
ares.
Several regiments have been sent to
the Plaza de Mariana, where there is
an important, but undefended, landing
>place. From that point railroad runs
TO Havana.
Arolas, the military governor, is act
ing with Blanco, and both went out
and made a reconnaissance IN the direc-
ton of Mariana. The two, after leaving
Santa Clara, went to the Relana bat
terry.
All the guns at all the Notifications
are manned. The attack is expected at
daybreak
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
AN oMINoUs INCIDENT.
Example of the Superstition of
Spaniards In Madrid.

New York. April pa dispatch to
the Herald from Madrid says:
a wave of red-hot enthusiasm swept
over this place with the departure of
the American minister. The demon
stration upon the station platform yes
terday was the first of a series that
lasted well into the small hours of the
morning. Every time a dozen or more
people formed into a group, one was
sure to give the signal, and Viva Es-
panar' is cried until all are hoarse. An
incident happened has unfavorably
troubled these people, SuperStitious as
are all races with Latin blood in their
veins. The handsome building of the
New York Equitable Life Assurance
company stands at the corner of Gale
de Alcala and Gale de Zevilla. High
up on the facade and just below the
dome stood last night an American
eagle, keeping guard with Outstretched
wings over the starred and striped
shield of the United States. Under
meath it, fastened to the balcony, was
a flagstaff, where on festivals and holi-
days the American flag usually fioated.
Yesterday a crowd assembled before
the building, bowling for the American
escutcheon to be torn down AS the
hours went on the crowd became
denser. The Spanish flag was run out
on the pole and was greeted with wild
cheers. Finally two men climbed up
to the obnoxious eagle and shield and
succeeded at last in tearing down the
emblem. This they flung to the crowd
below. which was waiting with frantic
Impotence to tear it to pieces, but in
its fall the eagle, with its starry shield,
tore away the Spanish flag and both
came to the ground together.
There was a hush of dismay for
moment. Then someone. caught up the
flag and waved it aloft, while the
crowd swept around ii with shouts and
even sobs of enthusiasm.
Senior Rosido, director of the Equit-
able agency, made a speech from the
balcony, stating that all the employees
in the building were Spanish, and that
the institution was mortgaged upon
the lives of Spanish subjects. Now
the building is bright with waving
Spanish flags.
Meanwhile the authorities had sent
to the office of the New York Insurance
company, asking Director Reed to re-
move the big sign which attracts the
eye on the Puerto del Sol. This rather
serious undertaking-for the sign is
large and of iron-waS completed as
the day was Gawning.
The prevailing idea of the moment
is TO obliterate everything American,
however trifing, and it has even come
down to a sign of an American dentist,
DR.. Tinker, which was wrenched away
There was a rUmor on the bourse
that Austria had offered four warships
to Spain, the latter to pay when con-
Venient.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
TWO STRATEGIC MOVEMENTS.
One or the Other Likely to Be Made
By Spain.

Washington, April pa military at
tache of one of the foreign embassies,
who is recognized authority on war
strategy, pointed out the two strategic
movements open to the Spanish navy,
one or the other of which, he believed,
would be made. He said:
The first and probably the best STRAIT
egic naval move by Spain would be to
concentrate and hold her fleet at the
Cape de Verde Islands and the Cana
ries, and wit until the American fleet
came to them. They would then have
the advantage of position, base of sup
plies and ample coal 1t would be a
waiting game, but it would promise
much better results than seeking a de-
cisive naval enga cement far away from
the base of supplies and from coal.
The only serious difficulty would be
that it would necessitate the abandon
ment of Cuba and Porto Rico.
Whether the SpaniardS are willing
to make so great a sacrifice as a STRAIT
egic move for ultimate naval success,
remains to be seen. If not, then the
Spanish navy must choose the other
strategic move of making a dash to this
side and risking everything on the
chance of a decisive victory at the out
side. 1t would be a desperate move
ment, but if successfully executed it
would prove of inestimable value, not
only in its material results, including
the defense of Cuba and Porto Rico,
but also the sentimental influences of
encouragement inspiring enthusiasm.
But it would be a most hazardous
movement, as the Spanish ships would
have the Atlantic between them and
their home ports, with little or no
chance of replenishing their coal sup
ply. What course the Spanish strate-
gists will adopt, do not know, but all
things considered, it seems to me likely
they will adopt a waiting game, and
retirement of their naval forces until
the United States fleet, eager for
contest, goes in quest of Them
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It's Effect Is "HOrse and Horse"

Washington, April 2S.-The decision
of the British government that the
Spanish cruiser Audaz, now undergo
ing Repairs at Queenstown, cannot be
detained under the neutrality laws, is
not without some benefit to the United
States, inasmuch as we now have the
torpedo boat Somers, just purchased
from Germany, in dock at Falmouth,
Eng, repairing damages sustained in
the passage over from Germany. There
was some fear that she might be sub
ject to detention.
Lieutenant Commander Cowles, who
ran the Fern back and forth between
Havana and Key West, during the ex-
citing days succeeding the Maine dis
aster, has been assigned to command
the Topeka Lieutenant Commander
Winslow will take command of the
Fern. in place of Captain Cowles, be-
ing detached from the st. Louis for that
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
NEUTRAL FLAGS.
Foreign Joint Note Contemplated For
Their Protection.

Berlin, April 23.-There has been a
lively exchange of notes in regard to
the proposed concerted action on the
part of some of the powers for the
protection of neutral flags. 1t is under
stood that Germany, France, Austria
and Italy have about agreed to send a
strong note to both the United States
and Spain, warning them to exercise
the greatest caution in dealing with
neutral shipping, adding that other
wise full reparation will be insisted
upon. These powers also intend to
send vessels to the seat of war, to 1ob-
serve the naval and other operations
Germany will probably send the Koe-
mig Wilhelm. Great Britain and Rus
STA are still hanging back. The Ger
man government is strongly incensed
at the sale of the Hamburg American
liners Normannia and Columbia to
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
DE TOQUEvILLE'S PROPHECY.
Reiterated By Crispi In Speaking of
Our War.

New York. April 23.-"Great danger
is threatening the principles and insti-
tutions of the Latin people," said ex-
Premier Crispi last night to the Rome
correspondent of the World.
DE Touqueville's prophecy viii soon
be fulfilled. and. for veal or for woe,
American democratic principles will
have revolutioniZed Europe"
Italie, the foreign office organ, says:
THE powers must either urge Spain
to abandon Cuba or face a long war,
probably fatal to Spain and its mon
archy."
This declaration indicates a change
of front on the part of the Italian for
eign Office, which heretofore has sup
ported Spain in her determination not
to surrender Cuba.
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way in case the Spanish forts open fire
on American ships, as it is hardly TO
be expected that the ships would re-
main under fire for "a hours without re-.
turning the fire.
Under the existing circumstances.
members of the diplomatic corps are
looking for notification giving all am
pie time for the withdrawal of all for
eign colonies
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
LEES CHIEF OF SCOUTS.
Selection of Colonel Olmstead of the
Famous Forrest Cavalry.

Kansas City, April pa special to
the Journal from Sedalia, Mo-, says:
Colonel Stephen f. Olmstead of Sc
dalia has received a letter from Gen
eral Fitzhugh Lee, urging him to join
the army which will be sent to invade
Cuba, General Lee promising to secure
for the Missourian an appointment as
chief of scouts. Colonel Olmstead, as
a captain of cavalry under General
Forrest, was detailed for two years on
detached service, and won distinction.
He has visited Cuba with two ex-con-
federate officers. during the present in
surrection there
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
OUR FIRST WAR PRIZE.
Official Report of Same Adds Page
to War History.

Washington, April 2S-The following
is the official report of the first cap
ture of prize during the existing war
between Spain and the United States:
Key West, Fla, April %, 1898:
Secretary of the Navy:
Nashville went TO sea this morning.
Returned at 10 o'clock with Spanish
steamer Buena Ventura, prize, taken
off Sand Key Light. Bound from Ship
island to Norfolk.
Loaded with lumber. deck load of
cattle and to load with coal.
(SignedD HARRINGTON.
Harrington" is captain. F. P. Har-
rington, commanding the monitor
Puritan at Key West. He is the senior
officer on that station.
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Guard Against Spies.

Vallejo, Cal, April 29.-Renewed pre-
cautions have been taken at Mare
Island, to guard against spies. None
except government employees may en-
ter the navy yard, unless having pass,
and this will be issued only to persons
having business at the office. An at
tempt to visit any other section of the
yard will be followed by arrest.
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A Ship to Be Cut In Two.

Cleveland. April 23.-The revenue cut
ter Gresham has been ordered to sail
at once for the Atlantic coast, and will
probably go away today. She will be
cut in two at Ogdensburg, in order to
permit her passage through the canal
It is said the Canadian government will
offer no objection to the passage
through the canal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
Iowa Militia Got Orders.

Dubuque, Ia, April 2S.-Governor's
Grays have received marching orders.
Great excitement prevails. Business is
practically suspended, and the streets
are thronged with excited people. Regu-
lars passing through are given artil-
lery salutes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
.FORTY-THREE MILLION RESERVE
GREAT SHOWING OF THE ASso.
GATED BANKS. s
Brought About By Their Action In
Anticipation of the Crisis Now at
Hand-Gold Increase.

New York, April 23-The weekly
bank statement shows the following
! changes:
Surplus reserve, increase. s6.179,O25
loans, decrease. s7.4Ss, 100; specie in
crease, 1885, 500; legal tenders, de-
crease, 50, 2S2, 300; deposits, decrease, ST.
! go, 100; circulation. increase, sl40,S00.
The banks now hold $43, 525, 100 in ex-
cess of the requirements of the % per
cent rule.
WALL STREETS ORGAN.
New York, April 2S.-The Financier
says: According to the statement of
the New York clearing house banks for
the week ending April %. the institu-
J tions hold a surplus reserve of S43, 525,-
100 which is larger than has been re-
ported since the fourth week of July,
1897. This has been brought about by
the action of the banks in preparing
for the crisis which is now at hand.
Their cash holdings depleted by de-
mapds from the interior have been re-
plenished by imports of gold, and by
the continued contraction of outstand-
ing obligations. Today they are in
exceedingly strong positions and are
ready to meet any demands which may
| be made upon them.
The statement in detail does not diff
fer much from those of the last sew
eral weeks. The decrease of 7,439 100
in loans represents the turning of ac-
cumulated sterling into specie imports,
and also the liquidation of current ac-
counts.
But little new business is being done.
as the rates demanded preclude any
borrowing other than that which is
absolutely necessary.
GOLD INCREASE.
The increases in gold were larger
than the weeks receipts from abroad
and it is quite likely that the heavy ex-
pansion reflects some of the previous
imports. Deposits fell off only S3,012,-
100, which just about equals the legal
tender decrease, and is less than the
known loss to the interior. The state
ment, judged by usual calculations,
does not balance, but the changes are
logical, since the gold imports and their
relations to accumulated sterling car
ried as loans must be taken into ac-
count. Summarized. the only conclu-
sion is that the banks have performed
a difficult operation with rare skill
They have retrenched where necessary,
supplied their correspondents with
funds while strengthening their own
holdings; they have put their business
in frst-class condition, and today,
when a call for funds by the govern
ment is im;nent, they have more money
available for the purpose than at any
time during the last nine months.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

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Baking Powder is used, their wishes
will be gratifed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

Spanish company, as the vessels were
auxiliary cruisers, and therefore the
consent of the German government,
which was not obtained, was necessary
for the sale.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

Acker's English Remedy will stop a
cough at any time, and will cure the
worst cold in twelve hours, or money
refunded. % cts. and 30 cts. For sale
by q. c. NJ I. Drug Dept.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
BONFIRE OF SPANISH GIFTS.
Did Gomez Thus Emphasized His Re-
lection of Armistice.

New York, April 23-Tomas Estrada
Palma of the Cuban junta has received
a letter from General Maxine Gomez,
containing the following:
Great things have been done. The
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
SHOUTED DEFIANCE.

Throughout the evening the scenes OF
enthusiasm continued in the harbor
districts, and san LaZ3rO avenue was
full of r.eople, who shouted defiance at
the distant fleet, shouting: Shoot
away Shoot away; why don't you
shoot"
when the news of the seizure of the
Spanish steamer Buenayentura, by the
Nashville 20 miles off Key West, reach
ed here, Admiral Manterola, the naval
commander. wished to prevent the sail
ing of the American steamer Saratoga,
but Captain General Blanco was OPP
posed to this step, and she was allowed
TO sail.
Ii was estimated this evening that
there were from 5000 to $4,000 men un-
der arms in Havana proper The dis
tricts outside Of Havana, at the same
time, was held by the battalions Of en-
gineers.
Everything breathed war.
ARMED MEN ON ALL SIDES.
Armed men were seen on all sides.
The batteries were alive with artillery
men, and carriages and pedestrians
were not permitted TO pass certain
places.
Outside the Vedado district, no move
ment at al was allowed. Scout boats
were sent out from the harbor, always
ing and going through the night Coast
ing steamers have been forbidden to
leave ports on the north coast Of the
island.
General Morales. the military COM
mander OF Havana, has issued orders
for the establishment of patriotic COM
nIittees, to prevent criminal acts in
case of panic during the siege, or should
the city be bombarded. The local au-
thcrities and the priests have been APP
pointed on these committees, which will
have fun power to pass sentence upon
all law breakers, and to carry out the
sentences imposed
Indeed, the only thing necessary is
TO notify the interested parties of their
crimes and of the sentences imposed
upon them. The carrying out of the
decisions of the patriotic committees
will be very prompt.
All doctors, lawyers and professional
men have been compelled to render
service to the government under pen
atty Of being most severely dealt with.
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.
New York, April ga dispatch to the
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CONFIDENT sPANIARDs.

The general then made a brief eX-
animation of the Notifications and
went to a spot from whence he could
see the approaching fleet There GER
tainly was no sign of alarm anywhere.
The Spaniards are confident that Ha-
vana is prepared for any eventuality,
and they have great faith in the
strength of their forts. batteries, etc,
and in The effectiveness Of their heavy
artillery In fact there was a feeling
of satisfaction at the warlike tremors
which spread everywhere when it was
seen that the hour of battle was ap-
parently approaching and that the
Spaniards We're soon to give battle to
their enemies. Only. those who wit
messed the demeanor Of the people,
military and civilians can understand
the enthusiasm which prevailed on all
sides.
AS the time passed more and more peo-
pie crowded to the spot from which the
fleets could be seen favorably. By $3.50
p. n. there was e, great movement or
the masses through all the streets, and
OF the squares. Coffee houses and
clubs were crowded with excited peo-
PIE, discussing the arrival of the Amer
lean Warships The SDaniards eX
pressed themselves as anxious 10 meas
IRE arms with the invaders" and
there was no expression of doubt as
To the result. Many stores were closed
IS the employees and the owners are
volunteers, and have been called to the
defense of the city AS this dispatch is
sent the civil and military authorities
of Havana are in consultation at the
palace, and every precaution possible
has been taen by the Spaniards to
guard against any surprise, and to re-
sist an attack, if the bombardment is
ar1pad
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People of Havana Shake Their Fists
at SIMPSONS Ships.
EVERYTHING SHOWS WAR
FIFTY THOUSAND MEN IN HAV
ANA UNDER ARMS.
Arrival of Our Fleet Produced Great
Excitement, But There Is No
Alarm and the spaniards Have
Faith In Their Fortifcations-
Blanco Realizes the Danger.

Havana. April %, $50 p. m.-(Copy-
right 1898 by the Associated Press.)-
Delay in Transmission.)-At 4:40
O'Clock this CFridayl afternoon, the
Semaphore signalled that a fleet had
been sighted on the eastern side of the
city. II was said to be without any
coiors to show its nationality.
From the front of MORO Castle the
correspondent of the Associated Press
saw smoke n the distance, and soon
afterwards ne made out three vessels
on the horizon. At that time La Punta,
the fort on the side of the harbOr opDO-
site MORO Castle, was crowded with
curious people Including many ladies.
In addition crowds Of people could be
seen at various points of vantage,
many of them gathering on the roofs
of houses