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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
PREPARING TO LET GO.
Spaniards in Cuba See That the Die is
Cast.

New York, April 2.-Spain's official
representatives in Cuba are preparing
to let go. Nothing has, as yet, been
done to prepare the public for the same
thing says the Havana correspondent
of the Tribune.
Blanco and the palace officials hope
for a final effort to secure the indorse-
ment of the United States for scheme
of nominal sovereignty. The insurgents
will not accept that plan even with the
Endorsement of the United States
With the certain knowledge that
nothing short of independence will pre-
vail. the chief interest is in theA mode of
reaching that end. A message can be
got to Gomez and an answer received in
six days The confidential talk in
Spanish circles is now of yielding con-
trol by means of indemnity, though the
amount is placed much higher than will
ever be paid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
ALTERNATE FOR PRECEDING PAGE
ment has been issued which says:

ment has been issued which says:
.One of the mist immoral devices
which is being employed at the present
moment to injure Spain and mislead
opinion in the United States is that of
supposing Spain would be disposed to
recognize the independence of Cuba in
return for the payment of indemnity.
Already, on the basis of jingoist fan
cies the people have been led to be-
lieve that President Mckinley based his
proposals on this idea. This impress
sion has been utilized in Wall street by
various means to attract spectators in
to jingo circles and to compel them un-
consciously to aid in spreading uneasi-
ness.
1t is our duty to declare in the most
authoritative manner that this is un-
true. That no proposition containing
the slightest allusion to the independ-
ence of Cuba, either with or without
indemnity has been made to the Span
ish government; the government would
Straightway reject any such PROPOSE
ton and there is no party or statesmen
in Spain disposed to listen to such a
solution"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
Sees DEFEAT.
Spain Realizes That She is No
Match
For the United States in the
War to Come.
A FIGHT FOR HONOR.
She is Anxious to Relinquish
the Island Of Cuba,
But Prefers to Have 1t Taken
Away From Her.
Hopes Europe Win Help Her in
a Settlement.
l FIGHT FOR HONOR.
She is Anxious to Relinquish
the Island Of Cuba,
But Prefers to Have 1t Taken
Away From Her.

New York, April "A World Madrid
special says:
A liberal statesman who is thorough
ly acquainted with the opinions of the
members of the cabinet, says they be-
lieve that war is inevitable.
He said to the World correspondent
today:
Undoubtedly many Spaniards would
be glad to get rid of Cuba by sale, but
no statesman or party would dare at
present to incur the national displeaS-
ure by suggesting it.
In the same way they could not ac-
cept the idea of an armistice or any Of
fetal negotiation direct with the insur-
gents, as has been suggested by Amer
lean diplomacy.
I'VE all feel that we are drifting
hopelessly into war with America, but
that, after all, it is the best way to get
out of the crisis honorably for the
monarchy, the dynasty, the nation and
the government.
I'VE know we may be beaten and Gu
ba bIockaded, but our fleet and priva-
teers may give the United States much
trouble, and when the fortunes of war
go against US, Europe, for fear of COM
plications and to save our monarchy, is
sure to step in and secure us fair terms.
After the struggle is over, if van
quished in fair fight, we might then
listen to suggestions which we cannot
think of entertaining now that we have
really reached the extreme limit of con-
ceSSionS.''
Washington, April 2-Secretary
Gage was one of the first callers at the
White House today.~2 Senator Frye of
the senate committee on foreign rela-
tions, Immediately followed. 1t is be-
lieved Senator Frye called to ascertain
when the message of the president
might be expected, so as to guide the
senate committee on foreign relations
in it's work. 1t is known that Senator
Frye is for vigorous action and would
like to see the coming message take
strong grounds which will unite con-
gress and the administration in a firm
policy to secure the independence of Gu
ba by intervention at once to that end.
London, April 2.-American securities
opened very weak on the stock ex-
change today. Declines ranged from 2
to 3 points.
Spanish As opened at 474, a loss of 3
points.
some improvement. Spanish AS sold at
4SA after the opening.
London, April 2-1:30 p. m.-Spanish
as have weakened and at this hour are
quoted at 47A a net loss of 35s from
yesterdays closing.
Paris, April 2.-Spanish AS were quot
ed on the bourse today at 49H, net
loss of points from yesterdays clos
ing price.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
FRIENDLY TO SPAIN.
France and Russia Would Like to
Help Her rOut-Peacefully.

London. April 2.-The Madrid cores
pondent of the Standard says:
In political and diplomatic circles the
situation is deemed critical, because it
is difficult for either side to make con-
cessions likely to be acceptable to the
other Judging by the attitudes they
have maintained in the recent negotia-
tiOnS.
The Impartial says the government
has received excellent impressions in
tinental powers whose friendly DISPOSE
tions toward Spain have been strength
ened by the fact that the United States
and England have lately been drawn
closer by their common interests in Chi
ma It asserts that the French and Rus
sian governments have asked Spain to
state clearly the maximum of conces-
sions she can make to Cuba and the
United States, with a view of enabling
those powers to exercise pressure at
Washington in favor of the preserva-
ton of peace and the spanish rule in
Cuba.
Ell Liberal says that Spain must trust
solely to her own energies. On the 9TH
er hand the ministers and their sup
hone that President Mckinley may hes
itate and again attempt to stem the
war currents prevailing in his parlia-
ment and country now that the Span
ish reply leaves no doubt that the
queen and her ministers will not sur
render Cuba without a struggle, how
ever costly and unequal it may prove
to be.
The Vienna correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says:
There is still some hope that the
postponement of the ultimatum until
Monday will give time for the powers to
mediate and find solution The diff
Guilty consists in finding an accepta BILE
formula for Spain to accept the inevita-
bic independence of Cuba. The hurry
of the American war party is inexplica-
BILE here, since it is to American ad-
vantage to gain time to complete her
preparations. 1t is believed, however,
that Spain will fail to gain a naval vic
tory in the event of a battle off Cuba -
The editorials in the morning papers
on the text of the apparent inevita bill
ty of war continue to advise Spain to
Weld to harsh necessity and express
hopes that the delay until Monday will
enable a peaceful solution
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
LETS zOLA OUT.
His Sentence is Quashed by the
Court.

Paris, April 2.-1he court of cessation
has quashed the sentence of one years
imprisonment and 5000 francs fine i'm
posed upon NJ. Emile Zola on February
%, a result of the charges made by him
in the Aurore, against the conduct of
the Esterhazy courtmartial but the
court has not ordered a trial before an
other aSSize. The decision is based on
martial should have lodged the com
plaint against M. Zola, instead of the
minister of war, as it was the court
martial that was asSailed by the IA
nous author and editor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
1000 MILES AWAY.
It Will Take the Spanish Flo
tilla Two Weeks to Get
Across.

Washington, April 2.-The Associated
Press bulletin announcing that the
Spanish torpedo flotilla was at the
Cape Deverde islands, off the west coast
of Africa instead of at Porto Rico,
was received with a good deal of salts
faction at the navy department, which
was without information of it's own on
the Whereabouts of the fiotilla. The is
lands are more than 1000 miles from
Porto Rico and it is the opinion of naval
experts, that at the very best 10 or II
days would be the least time within
which they could make the run across
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
THE FIRST GUN.
The New York Fires a Shot in
the Darkness.

Key West, April "A tug endeavored
to pass the flagship New York too close
last night and did not answer the sig
nails of the warship whereupon a four
pound shot was fired across her bows
Those on board the tug received a Sc
we're fright. After the investigation
which followed, the tug was allowed to
proceed into this harbor.
The call to quarters and the firing of
the shot was done with extraordinary
rapidity, and showed to what pitch of
alertneSs the fleet has attained
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02

and have four times the strength of
gun powder
He does not say that he sold any ex-
plosives to the CubanS
The Spanish consul general in New
York took occasion to investigate the
character of the man who makes the
affidavit and not only filed a copy of the
document in the district attorneys of
flee, but sent a copy to the Spanish
minister here The affidavit, it is said
will be laid before the senate committee
on foreign affairs which meets today
and is pursuing a line of investigation
regarding the Maine, in the belief that
Spain's official responsibility can be
fixed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
GERMANY'S OAR
Is Being Thrust Into the Cuban
Situation.

Berlin, April 2.-Germany proposes to
take prominent action to obtain in
demnity in the Cannamaba case. The
Spanish ambassador has been formally
notified by the German minister for for
eign affairs that the warship Geier has
been ordered to sail in the direction of
Cuba (She is now believed to be in
West Indian waters) to punish the in
surgents, who it is claimed, burned a
German sugar refinery and murdered
four persons and to collect an indemn-
ity unless Spain Furnishes the offenders
promptly and makes monetary compen-
sation for the damage done and the
lives taken. The Spanish ambassador
has promised to do his utmost to COM
ply with Germany's demands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
SHOT THE PRISONERS.
Spain'S Cuban Methods Being
Applied at Manila.

New York, April "A dispatch to the
Herald from Hong Kong says: The ris-
ing of the Colonas in Zambales has
been Subdued.
The troops killed thousands of Indi-
ans, including hundreds of women and
children.
The rebel meeting in Manila was sur
prised by civil guards who killed IL in
the house and took 60 prisoners.
All the prisoners were shot the same
day without trial Six of the guards
were wounded and two killed.
The alarm has SubSided.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
BUT ONE ESCAPED
Of the Crew of FOundered
Schooner.

Nantucket, Mass, April "A large
two masted schooner foundered at a
point about Il miles east southeast of
Sankaty light house during the night
The underwriters agent sent assistance
early this morning and the boat return
ed this afternoon bringing one survivor
who was taken from the rigging.
The sailor is partly paralyzed from
exposure and cannot give clear details
of the disaster to the vessels. 1t is
thought he is the only one of the crew
who has escaped. The only schooners
top mast is above water.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
TO MEET THE FLoTILLA.
That is Capt Sampson's Opinion of
the Vizcaya's Destination.

Key West, April 2.-The news that
the Vicaya and the Almirante Oquendo
had sailed from Havana was conveyed
to Captain Sampson by the correspond
ent of the Associated Press.
Captain Sampson appeared much in
terested and was anxious for further
details The general feeling in the fleet
is that the Spanish warships have gone
to meet the Spanish torpedo f1otilla.
A strict patrol is maintained in the
harbor by the Cincinnati and two tor
pedo boats The Italian training ship
Amerigo Vespucci sailed yesterday for
Washington.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
GREAT CROWDS oHEERED
As the Vizcaya and Oquendo Left
Havana Harbor.

Havana, April 2-The Spanish war
ships Vizcaya and Alnirante Oquendo
lef Havana at 5 O'Clock yesterday after
noon. Immense crowds gathered on
the wharves and cheered the ironcIads
as they steamed away. Rear Admiral
Luis Pastor Landeras, who relieved Ad-
miral Navarro as Spanish naval com
mander in these waters last November
is on board the Vizcaya
The Alfonso XII remains here. Her
crew mounted into the rigging and
cheered the Vizcaya and the Alrnirante
OQuendo as they departed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
wooDFoRD STILL THERE.
Report of His Recall is Denied by
Officials.

Washington, April 2.-When asked
about the recall of Minister Woodford
at Madrid today, Senator Davis replied
if the recall had been made it was un-
known to him. He said suggeStively in
this connection that if such an action
had been taken he would certainly have
been made acquainted with it.
Secretary Alger, who called with some
department papers also denied the re-
port of the recall. He said he had new
er heard of it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
SITTING BULLS VETERANS.
600 Sioux Warriors Offer Their Ser
vices Against Spain.

Sioux Falls. S. D., April 2.-Six hun
dred Sioux Indians under the leadership
of six fighting braves from Pine Ridge
agency have rendered their services to
Governor Lee to reinforce the state mi
litia. They say they are only too
willing to go to war if permitted to
fight Spain. Most of these Indians We're
with Sitting Bull at the massacre of
General Custer and the Seventh caval-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
SUNDAY DEVELOPMENTS.

The State Journal does not expect to
issue a Sunday evening edition, but in
view of the critical situation, it's Asso-
ciated Press telegraph wires will be
manned all day tomorrow and any i'm
portant news will be promptly bulletin
ed on the front windows of the build
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
THE POPE NOT HEARD FRoBL
His Interference in the Interest of
Peace is Denied.

Washington, April 2.-Concerning the
Madrid bulletin that the pope is exer-
cising pacific influence, the papal dele
gate, Mgr. MartinelIi has recei,ad no
instructions and has taken action in
this line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
TO ALL NEWS AGENTS.

Orders for any increase of regular
supply for Monday and next week
should be mailed to reach the State
Journal early Monday morning All
teIegraphic orders must be prepaid
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
FIT. MIssoULA CLOSED.
Soldiers All Gone to the Gulf Depart
ment.

washington, April 2.-Recent army
orders sending the 18th infantry to the
department of the Gulf will result in
the discontinuance of the post at Fort
Missoula, Mont, and the portable prop
erty there will be distributed to other
posts in the department.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
PREPARING TO LEAVE
Minister woodford is Getting Ready
IN Come Home.

London. April "a special dispatch
from Madrid says United states Adln-
isteT- EVoodford is making preparations
to leave Immediately in the event OF q
diplomatic rupture.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-02
WOULDN'T THINK OF 1T.

Spain Would Spurn an Offer to Pur-
chase Cuban independence.
Madrid, April "a semi official state
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-10-05

Rough Riders was unique exhibition
of his fertility in resources and his ia
miliarity with the diverse elements of
American manhood. A volunteer Or
ganization of greater fighting capacity
and practical patriotism was never con-
ceived, or from 80 diverse materials
wrought into invincible shape in 30
short space of time.
The nomination Of Roosevelt is Pc
culiar and signal recognition, by the
foremost State of the Union, of the
new departure in the national policy.
He is the foremost exponent of the poll
cy which its enemies delight to call i'm
perialism, and the foremost representa-
tive of American manhood, in civic and
military affairs. So all great-souled
Americans approve the choice of their
New York compatriots. The selection
of no other man, however worthy, could
have the significance that attaches to
the choice of Roosevelt for the Office OF
Governor.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-10-05
A SHORT SERMON TO MEMBERS
BY Somebody who has Been There.
Tnke 1t or Leave 1t.

Every legislature should learn something
from the patent faults of omission and
commission of those which have gone before
Even if man has had no previous legislative
experience, if he is thoughtful and observ-
ing citizen and makes an effort to keep him.
self informed as to the necessities and general
welfare of the commonwealth he ought to
have some valuable ideas as to what should be
done. The great trouble is in their practical
application. The first few weeks of the ses-
sion are necessarily consumed in getting ac-
quainted with each other and the ways of
legislation. Some time is required in getting
the committees in effective working order.
AT this end OF the session matters cannot be
rushed. Haste makes bad work and infinite
trouble for the future.
A serious trouble with legislation heretofore
has been the rush at the last end-during the
been given to the introduction of bills as to
their consideration. That this is all wrong
must be admitted
This paper desires that all diligence be used
in the transaction of the public business.
Every day of unnecessary legislation is a pub
lie evil and burden. The people will not per-
NIT shftless procrastination, but ON the other
hand they demand that all proper and neces-
sary legislation be given them and that it be
well and thoroughly done. They will not
tolerate the reckless haste which has fire.
quently necessitated a supreme court interpre-
The session now at hand will be the most
important in many essential respects of any
for years. Very probably this generation of
Vermonters has not seen one of equal conse-
quence in results expected and hoped for.
This being the case the membership should
fully realize its responsibilities and approach
the business of the session with determine
ton to give every subject presented full and
careful consideration.
Nothing is done until it is done right. Make
plrtp hon Int tha OIL
hand remember that nothing can be well done
in a hurry. Let the committees give full
and fair consideration to the matters before
them, and let them be disposed of with a clear
understanding of their merits,
Do not fix your eyes on a certain date for
adjournment and compel the vast and mo-
mentous questions vitality affecting the people
to accommodate themselves to that date.
Whether the legislature terminates its la
bors fortnight befare or after Thanksgiving
is of no sort of consequence compared with the
absolute duty of serving the people efficiently,
carefully and altogether well. 49,.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-10-05
The Empire State Canvass.

Every Republican in the country
would like to be citizen of New York
on the second Tuesday of November
and vote for Colonel Roosevelt, the
Empire States Republican candidate
for Governor. The Rough Riders cam
vass is advancing at a gallop. His pop
ularity will run down and override
every kind of opposition. The charge
up the hill at San Juan will be repro
duced in New York's political cam
paign on the eighth of November.
Roosevelt will sweep the State and the
impetus his alluring personality will
give the Republican canvass will carry
along with it the Legislature that will
elect United States Senator to succeed
Murphy, and the great majority of the
States thirty-four Representatives in
Congress.
Colonel Roosevelt's military prestige
is the high light that illumines strong
character and wonderful career, filed
with great services to his State and the
country. Vermont remembers this
man, then only in the middle TWEEN.
ties, who, in 1884, was one of the del
egates.at-large to the Republican ma
tional convention at Chicago, and
chairman of the New York delegation.
Vermont remembers him, further, as
one of the four delegates from the EN-
pire State who stoutly sustained in that
convention the candidacy of George F.
Edmunds for the presidency. Ver-
mont has always had kindly interest
in Roosevelt, has watched his rising
career with admiration and will exult
in his triumph in November.
In every civic station in which he
has been placed Roosevelt has devel-
oped great capacity for important affairs
and executive ability of the highest Or
der. To his clear foresight, his tire
less energy and dynamite push as assis-
tant secretary of the navy, was due in
some large measure the preparedness
of that arm of the service when war
with Spain was declared. His master
full handling of material resources was
supplemented by that true mark of
greatness and last prerequisite of sue
cess, an accurate judgment of men.
The auxiliary navy sprang into exis-
tence at his bidding, and he picked for
places of important command the cap.
tains and commanders who covered the
navy with glory by their achievements
in Manila bay and around the Cuban
coast. The idea of the regiment of
cavalry that became known as the