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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
SEND THEM HELP.
American Bark Disabled at Las palmas SorcI,
in Need OF Assistance.

Key West Aprn o. Captain Bar
mott arrived at Las Palmas.
Marcia 81. two days after the
Spanish torptd ID ilotilla left that port.
Capt. Barnett says the tiotilla did not
want to encounter Il United states ncet
if 1t could he avoided
\ disabled halkentine AT Las Palmas.
from Philadelphia. was undergoing r..
pairs hy Spanish dry dock men. but The
latter We're delaying the work in the
hope of Selling her upon the outbreak
If the war,
Her captain Is Mr.. Mcponough He
carried a crew Of nine men. and had his
wife With him, Great crowds Of span
iards would gather about the American
craft, hurl vile opithets at the crew and
captain ana insult the United stat rs
and its nag The only Americans at
Las paimas are the American captain
ana those on board his ship. Captain
Harnett expresses fears for their
safety.
While there 5000 troops arrived to
protect the island from invasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
COMPLETELY UPSET.
Spanish Politicians Rather Look for The Over
throw OF the Sagasta Government.

London, April 23-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph
says: In Well informed circles IN Par
lament q pessimistic view is taken rs
to the urshot of the war. Even tn :
politicians who are patri0tiCally SUP
porting the government accuse tn" l5h-
eral cabinet Of having brought about
the war and OF having madn no prera-
rations to carry it on. Those who hay
studied the question affirm that ne
war viii be of very short duration and
that when it is terminated those VINO
are Responsible for it will be called to
account.
1t is rumorcd that Senor Sasast2
will he succeeded by Captain General
Lopez DumingucZ, but even if this new
ministry should lac formed it would not
survive the conclusion of peace.
For the present everything is unccr-
tain except the fact that som" minis
terial change must immediately occur.
General excitement prevails
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
TO SEIZE HAWAII.
We Should Be Justified in Time OF War to
Secure These Islands.

Washington, April 22.-Mtmb2Ts of the
Senate committee on foreign relations are
generally without information as to the
plans of the administration in Hawaii.
bat some Of them endorse the idea OF Sc
curing the Pacific islands by seizure II
This time in view Of their strategic i'm
port3nce. Senator Davis. chairman Of the
committee. is among those who hold this
view. He said today thai ne considered
that the United States would be entirely
Justified in taking the islands in case Of
war. as a war measure.
They would said he be necessary
for our own defence and wc would 10 jus
;ided in their seizure at such sine to
prevent their falling into the hands of our
enemies. to whom they would be invalid
able. What is to prevent SPANS sending
cruiser to Honolulu and Selling the
country there without property interest
there. including our coal, of which ! un-
del stand we have quite a supply in the
islands, Furthermore. there are ia IIa-
wai many American citizens whose in
terests it is necessary we should protect.
For these and other reasons should
endorse the taking possession Of the
islands by the United States in time of
war with another country into whose
hands they might fan. We of course know
that the Hawaiian government is friendly
to annexation. 50 that requirement by
this means would not be 50 violent pro
eceding as it might seem under other cir
clmstaucee.
1t is held that in case possession was
acquired in this way there would not be
any necessity for contirmatory action by
| Congress-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
OUR FIRST PRIZE.
The Nashville Captures Spanish Steamer and
Takes Her TO Key West.

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OF water
Inc nashville toWed hef pfl2e INTO '"'
harbof at II O'Clock TINS morning. "H"
put a prize crew aboard. Hoth SHIPS are
lying well out in the stream. The news
of the capture of the Spanlard SET th2
people of Key West frantic with enthuSl-
assn.
Commander lyons of the Dolphin has
delivered to United States District AT
torncv Stripiin2 the papers of the Rue-
ma Venture captured by the Nashville,
He will libel the ship in the usual way.
The unfortunate merchantmen is still
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
FIRST BATTLE
Continued from page ~

heard heavy firing and ran to the
beach.
They reported to the railroad agent
and postmaster at Lantana that a
United States monitor was chasing and
firing upon a Spanish man-of-War or
gunboat conveying a coaler or trans
port ship.
The Spaniard replied shot for shot.
All the ships We're travelling with a
bone in their teeth.
The men say they watched the bat
tie for an hour, or until only the smoke
from the tunnels was visible on the
southern horizon, in which direction
they We're travelling.
A special dispatch to the Times
Union and Citizen from Lantana says;
An eyewitness has just arrived from
Boynton and reports a supposed trans
port vessel southwark bound guarded
by a man-of-war pursued by a moni-
tor. keeping up heavy running fire. y
This dispatch was dated at 10 y. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
MANIFESTO AT HAVANA.
The Usual Amount OF Bombast and Gush to
Catch the People.

Havana, April 22-10 \. MA man
ifesto has been published by the colo
NAL government protesting against the
intervention of the United States, at
the moment Of the new regime and po-
litical liberty, and when Cuba for the
first time was going to elect colonial
Parliament replacing Spain $ soNer-
eighty in Cuba with autonomy.
The nanifestor also intimates that it
is the intention of the United States to
annex Cuba, and adds: 1t is the duty
of all inhabitants to rcpel the inVad
crS Remember the heroic conduct of
the defenders of Havana over CEN
fury ago, against the invaders of Al
bermarle, referring to the British in
VasUn.l
The manifesto concludes with cheers
for Spain, Spanish Cuba, the King and
Queen Regent. The papers here are
praisng the "energtic attitude of the
Madrid government in not receiving
the ultimatum of the United States
and in giving Minister Woodford his
passports. They say that the conduct
of the authorities at Madrid has been
so energetic ana uncompromisng that
even II Nllt mica status totldS NIt
not wish to 60 to war, it would he
obliged TO do so"
In nolitical circles the belief is also
expressed that SPANS rroNocation in
the matter Of the ultimatum Will pre-
cipitate hostilitics.
The impartial says: 'AS we are
writing, the warships of the United
states will have commenced 70 exc
cute the ignohle crime decreed by
Washington. namely tn" blockade of
Havana. But the guns Of our batteries
are able to speak. The moment has
arrived To prove the endurance and
courage Of the army, which Is 50 de-
sirou$ "f gaining glory. The first shot
fired 10y the Yankees ought to he Nh"
signal for complete unison "f All
Snauiards in defense Of the father
land. Spain has snatchcd victory from
more pcrii"us situations"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
SHERMAN TO RESIGN.
Strain or Health too Great -lndge Day Will
Be His Successor.

Washington. April 23.-The Post, to-
day. Will say: There is every reason
to believe that Secretary sherman will
resign from the cabinet within the next
few days, 1t is felt by the friends of
the secretary that the present crisis is
to serious task upon his failing
strength and for this reason he will re-
tire to private life.
Ills successor viii bc Assistant Secre-
tary Day. in all probability, but it can
he stated that Judge Day has no desire
20 remain in public life.
1t is the Presidents natural desire to
promote Judge Day to the position
which Mr.. sherman will vacatc. but if
he insists in his desire to leave OIL
cial life. there viii be 4 reorganization
of the department to the extent of 4
new secretary ana 4 new assistant sec
rctalN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The grand jury for Waldo county re-
ported y indictments. there being but Il
few criminal cases. The majority of the
findings We're for sale of liquor.
The buildings at Sabatis owned and oc-
cupied by Mrs. George Tratton were en-
tifely destroyed. Thursday evening, by
fire. The fire caught in the stable at
about o clock, the cause being unknown.
The buildings were on fine location
overlooking the lake. and were one of the
best stands in the village. The property
was valued at $4,000 and was insured for
$4,000
These divorces have been granted in the
Cumberland supreme judicial court, Has
kell j., presiding: Josie Light KS. Henry
Light Fred Lyons VS.. Clara NJ. Lyons /:
Albert c. Sprague VS. Alma a. Sprague:
Annie Malker vs. John Walker: Edna
Gatchell vs.. Henry c. Gatchell custody
of minor child to mother and mothers
name changed to Edna Pollard; Lillian
NJ. Small VS.. Henry f. Small name
changed to Lillian NJ. Iitchiield: Emma
T.. Higgins US. Robert G.. Higgins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
ANOTHER SPANISH BLUNDER.
Senior Polo Didn't Even Know How to Select
Representative at Washington.

Washington. April 22.-As result of
objections raised by the state depart
ment to joint action of the French am
bassador and the Austrian minister in
representing Spain in this country. it
is understood that satisfactory ar
rangement has been made by which
the ambassador and minister will di-
vide their duties in looking after Span
ish affairs and in dealing with the au-
thoritiesFhere.
The department took decided
grounds against a Joint" representa-
ton. believing that it invited confusion
and was quite unusual. 1t was eX-
planned. however. that Spain had made
her request simultaneously to France
and Austria and that both govern
ments had simultaneously accepted.
Having two acceptanccs, the Spanish
government did not feel at liberty to
prefer one over the other, but ac-
cepted the protection OF both coun-
tries.
While this explanation was in every
way satisfactory to the authorities
here, they did not wish the protection
to become complicated by any divided
minister thereupOn made known their
course, which contemplates distinct &C
IiOn in different localities and this was
satisfactory to the United States. Tho
French consul or consul general will
take charge of Spanish interests at
New orleans. San Francisco, Philadrl-
phia. Boston and Galveston.
ON the other hand Austrian conSulS
and vice consuls will take charge of
Spanish interests al New York. chi
Cago and Fittsburg and as to eases in
these localities the Austrian minister
will act Independently and without
consulting the French ambassador. In
smaller cities. whore no consuIs he
longing to the regular service of
France ar Austria are located. the con
sular agents. commercial or honorary,
will take charge Of Spanish interests.
seniority determining whether
French on an Austrian official shall be
in charge.
The ambassador and minister will
have no joint functions to perform for
Spain. in the SEM of conducting dip
lumatic negotiations, as all diplomatic
relations with Spain are terminated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
AT MADRID.
Demonstrations Continue-Spanish Torpedo
Destroyers Expected to Be Heard from.

London April 2&.-Tho Madrid core
spondcnt of the Daily Mail. telegrapfins.
Friday. says: The patriotic demonstra-
lions were renewed. today. ON the return
of the governor from he palace. The
crowd procured a Spanish nag and IA
ra,iyd the principal streets. cheering the
soldiers ana eventually taking up raSi-
ton in front of the Military Climb. There
were no disorders.
In the opinion Of Admiral Eerenger
the spanish torpedo boat dcstroYors OF ght
to have arrived in Cuban waters days ago
and to have started 20 attack the Ameri-
can squadron off the lortugas. tie thinks
the Spanish vessels ought to 20 detached
as much as possible. in order to sub
event ought they to be Obliged to teht
forces much superior.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
HAS DlOGENES rOUNDERED.
Feared That She Was Lost in Collision With
the Bark Aibatross.

London. April EFT is rumored here
that the United States cruiser Topeka
formerly the Diogenes, foundered, Tues
day night in collision with the bark Alba
troSS.
Captain Porrson of the Swedish bark
Albatross. from Mobile for Dundee, towed
in here. yesterday. damaged from col
liSiou. ut midnight of the 18th, about GO
miles southwest of Sicily islands. with
an unknown vessel. He says that he be-
lieves the vessel coliding with him was
q steamer and that she had foundered.
for after she had flashed an electric light
nothing more was seen of her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
SPANISH SAILORS MUTlNY.
Said that Fleet Is Delayed Through Intentional
Damage TO Machinery

New orleans. April 22.A special
from Galveston, Texas. says Captain
Barnett of the British steamer Asloud.
just arrived from Las Palmas. says the
delay to the Spanish tlotilla is caused
by mutiny of the crews and destruc-
tion of the machinery of the boats hy
the mutinccrS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
AT HAVANA.
Chamber OF Commerce Preparing to Guard
City Against Surprise.

Havana. April 22.-545 p. M.-The
Chamber Of Commerce met in extra
ordinary session, today, to take into
consideration the state Of public affairs
and to plan the necessary measures, IN
combination with the military authori-
ties to avoid a surprise. Gen. ArolaS.
the military governor, has taken SUI
preme charge of the civil government
of the city. and Senior Bruzon. the civil
governor, viii devote his attention 10
sanitary precautions.
There is no foundation for the rumor
that the Spanish cruiser Alfonso XII
has been blown up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
EAGER TO ENLIST.
In Spite Of International Agreement English
men Seek to Join Our Army.

London. April 22.-JTnitcd states AM
applications for enlistment in the
American forces that he has sent a
notice to the press nointing out the
impGssiblity Of enrolling volunteers on
this side of the water in view of the
British enlistment act.
Col. Hay has received an intimation
that the Spanish officials in London are
quietly enrolling volunteers. If this is
confirmed he intends to notify the
British government.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
Working Night and Day.

Rock Island. III. April 22.-Orders have
been received by Captain Blunt, comman-
dant of the Rock island arsenal. from the
war department. to provide at once com
plete equipments for 5000 men for field
service. The arsenal is being worked
night and day and new men are being put
to work as fast as they can be secured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23

the Cincinnati and Felize Losa was the
pilot of the Indiana. These three men
are experts in their business. They
have successfully landed tilibuster eX-
neli ions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
Curtis Guild. IT,. As a Soldier.

Boston, April 22-Curtis Guild, Jr.
who was appointed by Gov. Wolcott 9
brigadier general on the Governors
staff, today, resigned his position on
the staff. in order to accept from Col.
Charles F. Woodward of the 9th Regi-
ment the position of adjutant on the
regimental staff With the relative rank
Of 1st lieutenant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
Divided Opinion in England.

London. April 22.-There is scarcely
public man or important newspaper
in England that does not warmly sup
port the United States. At the same
time in private conversation much cri-
ticism of the United States and en-
dorsement of Spain is heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
The Miantonomah in War Paint.

Philadelphia, April 22.-Tne double
turret monitor Miantonomah sailed
from League Island navy yard. at 80
O'Clock this afternoon. Her destination
is believed to be Charleston. S. c. The
Miantonomah has on her war paint
and is fully prepared for action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
Would Make Good CoaIing Station.

San Francisco. April 22.-Adviccs from
Honolulu under date of the IAN inst,
state that It WAS rumorcd that Minister
Scwall and Admiral Miller would take
formal possession of the islands in the
name of the United States rs a coaing
station on the Eth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
italy and Contraband Coal Question.

Rome. April 22.-Thc Italie announces.
this afternoon, that Spain has asked the
Italian government not to consider coal
contraband of war. 1t is added that it is
not likely that the request will be granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
Paris Papers Attack Great Britain.

Paris. April 22.-The I.ibre Parole.
today publishes a violent article at
lacking Great Britains attitude to-
wards Spain and characterizing Great
Britain as the ''hypocritical accom-
plice of the United States"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
Has Doubts OF Reaching Havana.

New York. April 23.--Thc British steam
ship Aleedene, heavily laden with provi-
sons. sailed for Havana. today. Her cap
tain said just before she left her pier that
he did not believe the Acdene would
reach her destination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
WAR NOTES
Gathered from Along the Coast. Cuba. Spain
and Other Points.

Gov. Lowndes of Maryland Friday. is
sued an order promoting Adjutant Gen
eral l.. Allison Wilmer to be major gen
eral and placed HIM in command of DO III
the land the naval reserves of the state.
The government has purchased from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
The Armistice Declared OF.

London. April 23.-The Madrid CORE
.'pondent of the Daily News SAYS the gov
ernment has instructed Governor General
Blanco to declare the armistice in Cuba
ended
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-23
SHIPPING NEWS.
Maine Ports.

PORTLAND-April %, ar, sim Man
haitian, Bennett, New York; schs Eyo-
luton, fBD Fitzpatrick, Arroyo = r..
$ + Hitchcock. Lorensen Nathan
Lawrence, Green, and Richards Lean
ing, Lloyd, Philadelphia; Charleston.
McGinnis, and Lone Star, Pettigrew,
Boston; NightengaIe, Young, New
York.
CID. schs Franklin, IBr) Steeves.
Dorchester, y Il; V Dexter, (Bn
Dexter, Boston.
ROckLAND-April %, ar. schs Flo
rida, Colson, Boston; Ira Bliss, Lord
New York Morris and Cliff. Nash
New York Empress, Johnson New
York; Robert Snow, Pillsbury, Saco.
Sandman, Halyerson, New York; An
ME Sargent, Tibbetts, Boston.
Sid, sch r. l. Kenney, Thomas, Ney
Bedford, Mass.
ROCkPORT-ApriI %, ar, sch Laura
T Chester, Beal, Camden.
Sid: schs Louisa Francis, Pearson.
Boston; Robert Byron, Hart, New
York
THoMAsTON-ApriI %. ar. schs Cy-
rus Chamberlain, Hart, New York; Ella
Pressy, Maloney, New York
SD, SENS Richard Hill, Whitmoro.
New York; Silver Spray, HaIowell,
New York
BANGOR-April22, ar, sch Electa
Bailey, Clay. New York
Sid, schs Gazelle, Rich, Belfast; Sa-
rah l. Davis, Pattershan, New York.
Grace Webster, Harvey, New York;
eloop Passport, Eaton. Bay Point.
{ = ~ OF
fora. Black, Boston.
SID. sch Ada Herbert, Getchcn. Penob-
cot ana Boston.
WINTERPORT-April q. sid, sch Emma
W Day. Crockett. Boston.
BATH-April Y, ar, schs Joe, New
York: big Juniatto Newport News:
schs Mary + Morse, PHILADELPHIA.
Henry F Mason, Baltimore: Nettie
Champion, Boston; Abel Babcock, Bos-
ton; Samuel Hart. Ingrnia.
SID. schs Calvin f Baker. Baltimore;
Henry Wilmington, Chase. Baltimore:
Loring G Ballard, Nearse, Philadel-
phia: Rebecca Shepard. Shepard. Phil
adeIphia; John CadWallader Kings
bury. Boston
BELFAsT-April %, sid. sch Ever
-tt. New York
CALAIS-April g. sid, sch Pavilion.
Newport; Maud Malloch Cambridge
port.
RED BEACH-April p. sid. sch
Waterman, Junesboro.
WISCASSET-April %, ar,
Geranium.
Sld, sch Abel " Parker, Nantucket.
BOOTHBAY-April -. ar, schs
Laura and Marion, Portland; Hattie
Lorjng. Willie, X [. Kenny, Mary Lang
don. " c Norcross and Us sch Gram
pus. Rockland: Richard Hill, Thomas
ton; Catherine. Stonington; Franklin
NicknrSon, Calais
Sid. schs John J Perry. New York;
oliver Schofleld, do; Charlie and Will
lie Richmond. Va: ] NJ Kennedy. Rom
dout: Sabren, Boston; Hattie Muriel.
do; Leoding Breeze. do: May Queen.
do: Eastern Queen, do; Walter Miller.
Salem: Pemaquid Rockland; ORION,
Salley Z Ladlam, st John,
\ +.
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The Fleet is of Cuba.

Key West, April 23.-2.1o 4. Nit is
rumored here that the United states
fleet is lined NJ off the cuban coast for
Il blockade.
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Two More Spanish Ships Doomed.

New orleans, April 22-Orders. have
been issued to intercept aud seize The Cat
alma and Miguel Jovcr the Spanish ehips
which left here, last night.
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Maine Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON, April - +. l.. Daily has
been appointed postmaster at Canton
Paint
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Gen. Wood!ord Arrives al Paris

Paris, April 22.-Generai Woodrord
and party arrived here at AS +. A.