davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
MR.. GORMAN RETIRES.

Washington, April Ex-senator Cor
man. who for many years, has been chair
man OF the Democratic caucus of the Sem
ate, resigned the position today. and
senator Iurpie of Indiana was chosen as
his successor.
The change was made in Democra tic
caucus held this afternoon and the enc
was an affecting one Several speeches
were made eulogizing Mr.. German and
expressing deep regret that he should in
slst upon retiring. Senator Cockrell who
mas been Mr.. Germans principal adviser
lor many years, broke down and shed
tears over the occurrence. Speeches were
MADE by Senators Jones of Arkansas.
Whlte and Others and referring to Mr..
Gorman's long and generally recognized
Valuanle services to the party.
Mr. German, in rendering his resigna-
ZION, stated that he had desired to with
draw from the position last fall and that
ne mad been dissuaded by some of his
Fellow Senators, but he had since given
the matter careful attention and was fully
persuaded that it was the proper course
for him to pursue.
The following resolution offered by
senator Cockrell. was adopted by rising
and unanimous vote:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Demo-
cratlo Senate in conference assembled are
rendered to Hon. a. p German, the re-
tlflng, chairman for his faithful, able,
impartial and acceptable discharge of the
duties of that office.
?, senator Iurpie's nomination to succeed
senator German was made by Senator
berry and he was chosen by reclamation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
GREATEST EVER KNOWN.
Consumption of Iron Bas Reached High
Water Mark.

New York, April oar. G. Dun &
will say: '3f o.
Hostilities have not as yet changed last
weeks conditions. There is much post
ponement of orders by men who do not
know what they are waiting for and
much restriction of loans by banks which
are abnndantly strong
Many have been asserting, about every
day for the past two weeks, that the
wheat speculation has eliminated, but
the price has in that time advanced 81 Ia
cents, IA cents within the past week.
Receipts of 2,746, $50 bushels at the west
this week against 1, 552,S year ago,
and averaging 2, 500, 900 bushels per week
for January, February and March, show
amount to 8, 704, 675 bushels from Atlantic
ports against 643, 17S last year and 7s6, o7s
from Pacific ports against 1856, 94l.
Corn exports for the week were g. 1885,
$50 bushels. No such foreign demand for
both grains has ever been known and it
does not seem to be satiated at all as yet
The consumption of iron is still the
greatest every known. The week has wit
messed eastern inquiries for plate at
Chicago and general advance Of 50 per
ton with a shade lower prices at Pitts
burg for Bessemer pig. In spite of agree
naent by foundry and forge producers, the
prices of grey forge at Pittsburg slightly
declines. Considerable orders for steel
rails for export have been received during
| the week. Boot and shoe shipments have
bean larger than in any year excepting
| 1895 for the month of April. Delivery is
| urgently demanded now OF goods due I'M
der contracts in June because dealers
stocks are exhausted. The new orders
continue fair, but there is sharp upward
turn in hides at Chicago.
The cotton manufacture has been helped
by some government contracts and
lutte better outside demand. Wooden
manufacturers are doing rather better,
large government orders helping some
works while other demands are more en-
couraging
Sales OF wool are about sixth of last
years for April, half of those in 1896 and
a third of sales in 1892, though eastern
buyers are weak but country holders are
sticking for higher prices.
Failures for the week have been 1853 in
the United States against 237 last year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
AMENDMENT TO VOLUNTEER BILL

Washington, April 29.-The House
committee on military affairs agreed to-
day to report favorably an amendment
to the volunteer bill providing for an in
crease of 5000 men with special quail
fications to the volunteer force, instead
of the 900 provided in the volunteer bill
as enacted. This change amends the last
proviso of section 6 of the bill and
authorizes the secretary of war to or
game companies, troops, battalions or
regiments possessing special qualifica-
tions, from the nation at large, not ex-
ceeding 10000 under rules and regula-
lions of the war department. This in
crease will allow 1900 TO be used for the
COW boy organizations and the remainder
will furnish chance to arm battalions
of engineers and enlistment of immunes.
Representative Griffin of the military
affairs committee, in reporting the
amendment to the volunteer bill, sub
mitted letter from Assistant Secretary
Meikeljohn. 1t says:
ut is thought that it may be advisable
to enlist an engineer corps composed of
men possessing special qualifications,
and corps of electricians. Also it may
become important to have a large body
of troops composed of men who have
had the yellow fever"
The latter could be obtained only in
the extreme southern states and it may
be necessary to have more of such men
than the quotas of such states amounts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
BLANco's SUBLIME HuMoR.

Our Ships Damaged But Matanzas Bat
teries Not Hurt a Bit.
Madrid, April 29.-(Noon 1.-THE follow
ing is the substance of the official report
made by Captain General Blanco on the
subject of the bombardments of the forts
at Matanzas by Admiral Sampson's
squadron on Wednesday:
"Three American cruisers fired on the
batteries of Fort Mcrillo, at Matanzas,
without doing any damage. We tired
fourteen shots to which the Americans
replied with multitude of mitrailleuse
Quick firing guns) shot, which did not
do any injury.
"The American squadron also fired
fourteen cannon shots at the Sabanilla
which the Spanish battery only replied
with four shots, as the squadron was be-
yond range.
1.-THE squadron then threw several shells
into the town without doing any damage.
THE French and Austrian consuls have
protested against the bombardment as 1t
was commenced without any previous
warning to foreign subjects.
1.-The troops manning the stations are
full of fight.
cit appears that our shots did some
damage to the American ships
One of Captain General Blanco's de-
spatches reporting the alleged grounding
of an American ironclad on the coast OF
Pinar del Rio has been received with
great joy by the newspapers of Madrid.
They declared it proves 1.-THE Americans
are not versed in seamanship.''
Continuing, Captain General Blanco's
report says:
tone funnel was certainly hit Dur.
ing the bombardment, Col. Alfabs with
a column of troops, attacked d rebel band
under Betancourt at Mogete, south of
Matanzas, capturing their positions and
killing 20 men, including two chiefs. A
quantity of arms, horses, stores and the
insurgent camps were captured. Five
mounted rebels and chief, Ajona, sur
rendered. a.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
RENAMED BUFFALO.

washington, April 29.--The secretary of
the navy today selected new names for
several recent QUESTIONS to the auxiliary
navy. The cruiser Nictheroy, formerly
the Morgan liner Ell Cid purchased from
the Brazilian government has been re-
named the Buffalo in honor of the New
York city of that name. This cruiser
leftl Rio de Janeiro few days ago un
der escort OF a Brazilian war;
ship bound for New York.
Her departure from the Brazilian port
was undoubtedly FASTENED by the neu-
trality order recently issued by that gov
eminent giving vessels of the belligerenb
nations twenty four hours to leave
Brazilian ports.
The steam lighter John Dwight was
today named the Pawnee, the tug Hes
peria was named the Apache and the tug
Justin was named the ChicbasaM
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
THOSE FUNNY sPANIARDs.
bombardment of Matanzas Was "Glorious
Day For Spanish Arms

Madrid, April 29.-(3 p. m. 1.-The min
ister OF war, Gen. Carrea, in the chamber
Oh deputies today, replying to inquiries
lor particulars in regard to the bonn bard
ment of the forts at Matanzas, said the
government had decided to publish all the
news received. good or bad.
Continuing, Gen. Carrea told the
tired 90 projeotiles, and that the only
victim was mule, remark which
aroused laughter among the Spaniards.
The General next informed the House
that the American warships wero in
jured by the fire of the Spanish batteries
and he asserted that the insurgents were
acting in conjunction with the United
States as they advanced in the direction
OF Matanzas, while the bomhardment
was proceeding.
they were completely routed.
In conclusion, Gen. Correa remarked: :
at was a glorious dayifo the Spanish
arms. -
The Marquis Lama asked if telegraphic
communication with the Antilles had
been assured. He recalled the convention
OF Paris, and said he hoped communica-
eIoAio St1 hdilidAJ UH0 D6r1QuUhS ana
Jamaica would not be interrupted.
A Carlist deputy asked for the publica-
ZION Of all the correspondence with the
United States since the Cuban war.
In the Spanish Senate today, Senator
hasters OF Porto Rico, forcibly protested
against " Yankee encroachment in the
Durlng the course of his remarks ne
saia shat among the populations of Porto
nlco an immense majority of the natives
desired to remain Spanish.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
SPANIARDS USED WELL.

Washington, April 29.-The French am
bassador and Austrian minister are look.
ing after the interests OF the Spaniards
taken on the various Spanish ships
captured by American war vessels and
now held at Key West as prisoners of war.
There has been no occasion, however, for
the exercise of this protection thus far, as
the Spanish prisoners are being treated
with all due consideration and courtesy
consistent with the circumstances Of their
position. They are held at the military
barracks at Key West ana it is under
stood their care is under the direction of
United States district attorney for that
district. At the outset the prisoners
found difficulty in communicating with
their friends and relatives but an ar
rangement has now been effected by
which they will be able to comm unicate,
by mail or telegraph with their friends.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
A CASHIER SHORT.
Unfortunate State of Affairs in a North
ampton Bank.

Springfield, Mass, April 29.-Savines
Bank Examiner Locke and National
Bank Examiner Ever, have been closely
examining today the books of the Hamp-
shire county national bank and Hamp-
shire savings bank, both of Northamp
ton. The result of the hasty examinaf
ton shows that there is shortage
about S1S, BAT in the savings bank and
one of probably much larger proportions
tonight at $4,000. Bank Examiner
Ever announced tonight that he could
not make a statement of any kind in
relation to the condition of the bank.
a prominent Holyoke man, we'll known
in Connecticut Valley bank circles, said
the case had told him that the defalcation
might be 800, 600 and might amount to
$500, 900.
Savings bank examiner Locke djscov-
cred the first evidence of the defalcation
Tuesday and called in National Bank ex
aminer Ever as the two banks occupy
the same quarters and have practically
the same officials, they beginning their
work this morning.
Lewis warner. president of the National
bank and treasurer of the Savings bank
is missing. He sent word to the bank
this morning that he was ill. When
Sheriff Clark came to his residence at
noon after him, he was told that he left
ths house in the morning. U. S. Com
missioner Rice OF this city issued = war
rant for Warmers arrest this afternoon
and the police of many cities have been
notified to be on the watch for him. tie
is supposed to have left Northampton on
a noon train.
Shortly after midnight the directors of
tbs Hampshire County national bank au-
thorized statement that the bank
would be closed pending an investiga-
ton into its affairs. A statement was
| also sent out that the Hampshire savings
bank would require 80 days notice for
the withdrawal of all deposits.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
PATRIOTIC LEWISTON.

Lewiston, April 29.-Monday will be a
red letter day of patriotism in Lewiston
and Auburn. The stores and mills will
be closed, and the day will be observed
as holiday in celebration of the local
troops departure for emcampment at
Augusta. A large public parade will
take place before the embarkation.
The G. A. R. men will be prominent in
the escort duty, the police and fire de-
partments and the St. Joseph Cadets
will also be largely represented. Be-
fore the procession the troops will be
addressed by Mayor Newell and c. A.
Southland, department commander of
the G. A, r.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
PORTUGAL'S bella TED DECREE.

Lisbon, April 29.-The Official Gazette
today publishes the neutrality decree of
Portugal in the war between Spain and
the United States. 1t is similar to the
decree issued at the time of the outbreak
of the Franco-P russian war, and contains
six articles:
1-Forbids the equipment of priyateers
in Portuguese waters.
2-Forbids the entry of privateers into
Portuguese waters.
3--Permits belligerents to make short
stay at Portuguese ports.
4-Deflnes legitimate trade, as regards
belligerents and forbids trading in goods
which may be considered traband Of
war.
5-Warns Portuguese and foreigners in
Portugal against actions contrary to the
security of tho state
6.-Refuses protection to any infringers
of the decree,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
AT CANARlES NEXT.

Cape Verde Fleet Looked for at Spanish
Islands.
Washington, April 29.-The navy de-
partment received early this morning
news of the sailing from St. Vincent,
Cape Verde, of the Spanish fleet and
when the additional information came
that Portugal had at last proclaimed
neutrality there were many expressions
of satisfaction among the officials. The
majority of the naval officers here feel
confident that the Spanish fleet will next
appear at the Canary islands.
AS the Canaries are Spanish islands
and possess some Notifications worthy
of consideration it may be that the fleet
will be allowed to remain there for some
time as the islands form a good strate-
gic base. What most concerns the naval
officers just now is how to learn when
the fleet does arrive there. The cable to
the Canaries being in the hands of the
Spanish, the arrival of the fleet would be
kept secret. The intended visitation of
the coverted American liners to the coast
of Spain may hasten home the Cape
Verde squadron, for it is believed that
that squadron comprises about all of the
vessels in the Spanish navy that are
speedy and powerful enough to warrant
an attack upon vessels of the st. Paul
class.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
SALISBURY ARRAIGNED.

London, April 29.-The Liberal leader
Sir William Vernon Harcourt arraigned
the weak policy of the Marquis of Sails
bury in the far East, in the house of
Commons this evening pointing out the
collapse of his "open door" policy,
through Germany obtaining preferential
privileges on the Shan Tung Peninsula,
while Great Britain had made an undig-
nified retreat in the Ia Lien Wan affair.
Germany and Russia, the speaker con-
tended had both scored at the expense of
Great Britain. The Liberal leader was
listended to by full house and great in
terest is attached to the debate in view of
the intense dissatisfaction felt at the
governments policy among it's own fol-
lowers and by the conservative news
papers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
PREPARING 10 LEAVE HAVANA.

Washington, April 29.-Diplomats hare
are making arrangements through their
consuls and agents at Havana for the de-
parture of foreign officials and colonies as
soon as there is any Indication of bonn
bardment or any other move that will
imperil the lives of foreigners residing
in Havana. A British warship is now on
the way to Havana, the French cruiser
Fulton has already arrived there and Ger
many, Italy and Austria also have ships
in West Indian waters within easy reach
of Havana to take care of their citizens.
1t is understood that the foreign consul
generals and consuls have been given
wide latitude in determining the time
when foreigners should leave. 1t is the
expectation here that Admiral Sampson
will serve ample notice on the authorities
at Havana, both Spanish and foreign be-
fore opening fire. On the receipt of this
notice the foreign consuls and colonies
will go on board the various warships.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April a29.-Forecast for
Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont;
Fair and warmer Saturday; Westerly
winds. 4C~
Boston, April 29.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Saturday:
Fair weather; rising temperature; west
erly winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland. Me-. April 29.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
8 a. nj. Barometer 29745: Thermom-
eter 81; Dew Point 81; Humidity 100;
wind NE; Velocity 10: weather. partly
rain.
Sp. m. Barometer 2965s; Thermom-
eter 40; Dew Point 40; Humidity 100;
wind N; Velocity O.; rain.
Mean daily thermometer 80; maximum
thermometer 40; minimum thermom-
eter SO: maximum velocity wind, "a,
NE; total precipitation, .6l
Weather Observation.
The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, April 20, taken
at D. M, meridian time, the observa-
ion for each section being given in the
order: Temperature, direction OF wind
state of weather:
Boston ~ degrees. NV, rain: New
York. IS degrees, NV, cloudy; Phil
adelphia. so degrees, NV, cloudy; Wash
ington, SIS degrees, NV, clear; Albany.
so degrees, W, cloudy; Buffalo, 46
degrees, SW, cloudy; Detroit SO
degrees, Sc. clear; Chicago, So de-
drees, Sc, clear; St. Paul, 66, degrees,
Sc, p.cloudy; Huron, Oak, 90 de-
grees, Sc, rain; Bismarck, SO
degrees, E, cloudy; Jacksonville, 20
degrees. Sc. p.cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
LITTLE PRIZE THIS TIME.

Key West, IApril ga small Spanish
sloop, the Engracia, captured by the
United States gunboat Newport, Capt.
Dilley. yesterday, was brought in here
this morning. She was in charge of 4.
prize crew consisting of a couple Of blue
jackets.
The Engracia was captured off Cabanas
Only one blank shot was necessary to
bring her to- She had on board crew
men on board the prize had been in the
Spanish navy. and served as sort of
naval reserve.
The officers of the Newport say the
capture is an important one, In view of
thu fact that the little craft was attempt
ing to carry into Havana news of the
movements OF the United States fleet
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
LETTER CARRIERS CONVENTION.

LIZ AIAe VA nnlEho GUN WEN Il()N.
Bath, April 29.-The annual convention
OF the Maine Letter Carriers held in this
city yesterday afternoon was successful
one. The following delegates were
present from out of town: Auburn, E.
W. Bonney, John P. Lawton, Charles
Z. Merrill and W. e. Quimby; Lewiston,
I. J. Manning, 6. S. Longley Bidde-
ford, Herbert Grady, Luther W. Day;
Waterville, R. 7. Welch Portland. W. P.
Prinn, John Callahan, 4. R. Jones. M.
I. Reagon, 6. o. D. Soule. The follow
ing officers were chosen for the ensuing
year:
President-George L. Longlev. lewis.
ton.
Vice observation-disclosures D. Boogkins
Bath.
Seoretary-R. 7. Welch, Waterville
Treasurer-HerbertG Gray, Biddeford
National Delegate-H. Gray, Biddaford
Alternate-Frank w. Ramsay Rath
4 Executive Committee-J. F. Dow. Rid.
deford, chairman; Frank W. Ramsav
Bath; Frank R. Jones, Portland.
1t was voted to hold the next conven.
ton in Biddeford on Fast Day, next year
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
FRANCE MAKING WARLIK E
PREPARATIONS.

Paris, April 29.-The Aurore an
nounces today that extraordinary activity
prevails in naval and military circles
throughout France. At Brest. work at
every night and Sunday.
Large orders for war material have
been placed and all the coast batteries
have been supplied with provisions and
munitions sufficient for seveal months.
Fresh batteries have been erected at
Ushant. The warsbips recently modified
are kept in fighting trim and ready for
sea at q moments notice and the reserves
have been notified to expect call for
active service.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
COMPLAINTS AGAINST BERMEJO.

Madrid. April 30, 8 p. MIN the lower
house of the Cortes today. Senior Gas
settle, editor of e. impartial, declared
that Admiral Berinejo, minister of
marine, lacked the necessary energy to
cope with the present situation. Senior
Sagasta replied that Admiral Bermejo
had rendered great service and that some
day it would be shown that he had fore.
seen all eventualities.
Admiral Bermejo also declared that he
had Enough energy to defend the
fatherlanu whatever happened" but
added that today his patriotism COM
PEELED him to be silent as to the measures
taken to defend the integrity of the
nation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
EASTPORT EXCITED.

PASSPORT. April 29.-No little excite
ment was caused here this evening by the
report OF heavy cannonading off Quoddy
Head. about 6 O'Clock; thirty shots being
counted. 1t is thought the Minneapolis
was overhauling craft which were on the
Bay of Fundy. The interest was aroused
over the report that Spanish gunboat
had been seen of this coast. The i'm
preston prevails here that the Mime
apolis is lying in wait for two Spanish
steamers which are now due in ST. John.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
CORNISH.

Cornish, April 29.-Harry Bradley OF
Bar Harbor, is in town.
Miss Rose Parker, who is at work in
Portland, spent Fast Day here with her
parents.
Minnie 7. Smith, who has been sick
with measles, is recovering.
Mrs. Fred W. Knight is visiting friends
in Lynn, Mass.
Marshall Haley died at his home in
South Cornish, Tuesday.
Mrs. John Parker was taken violently
i'll Wednesday night, but is Low better.
George Thomas and his sister Char
lotte, OF Portland, are boarding at the
Park House.
Miss E. w. Fobes, teacher in the Inter
mediate school, is i'll and not able to
teach for few days,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
BATH GETS A MONITOR.

Bath. April 29-Hon. Arthur Sewall
has received letter from Senator Frye
in Washington, saying that he had seen
Secretary Long and the secretary had
promised to send at once monitor to
the Kennebec for the protection of Bath
and the towns in this Vicinity. The
monitor Montauk to be on duty in Port
land. About So men of the Bath Naval
Reserves will compose the ships com.
many
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-30
FORT poPHAM FoRTIFICA rIoNs.

Bath, April 29.-In ten days of pleasant
weather the Notifications at the mouth
of the river on Uncle Sans reservation
will be finished, and first class water
battery with five 15-inch Rodman guns
will be in position ready for regulars or
volunteers to man. The work on the
battery was commenced week ago yes
terday, but on account of the stormy
weather the men have only been able to
work about half of the time. Mr.. Rich
ardson from the engineers corps in Port
land. has charge of the whole crew. John
E. Stacy of Popham his foreman of the
carpenters. At present there are 40 men
employed, coming from Parker's Head,
Small Point and near neighborhood.