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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-12
RELICS OF THE MAINE.

Deputy Collector at Tampa Has Set
of EnEravings.
Tampa, Fla, March n.-George Macfar-
lane, deputy collector of customs, is the
proud possessor of two engravings that
We're taken from the cabin of the battleship
Maine, after the blowing up Of the vessel
in Havana harbor. The engravings were
part of a magnificent set that was pre-
scented 70 the officers of the ship by the
state of Maine shortly after the vessel was
built. The engraVings are of scenes In
the state. One shows 1.-THE Oriens," Bar
Harbor, Me, and the other shows THE
Pearl" Orr's Island, Me. Mr.. Macfarlane
also has several cartridges that were re-
covered from the Maine as she now lies
on the bottom of Havana harbor He
prizes these relics very highly.
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--Lady-"Now that you have partaken
OF good dinner, are you equal TO the task
OF "a wing some wood?" Tramp Madam,
equal is not the proper word; ] am supe-
rior 10 1t. "--Chicago News.
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AT 3 o'clock this morning the fire at the
Savannah Brewery took fresh start. but
the hremen were hopeful Of keeping it I'M
der control.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-03-12

'Desbrosses and G,ortlandt streets.
fWest 23d street station.
For any further information apply TO
any agent of the Southern Railway Com
pany or its connections.
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Low RATE TOUR THROUGH THE
BEAUTIFUL
LAND OF THE SKY.u
SOUTHERN RlAILwA'

SOUTHERN RAILWAY SIDE-TRIP
TICKETS.
For the convenience of tourists holding
winter excursion tickets of the Southern
halfway or foreign lines, who may desire
to take side-trip TO Asheville, NJ C or
Hot Springs, N. c., the agent of the SOUTH
ern Railway Company at Columbia. .. q.
Is authorized to sell side-trip tickets SUBJ
iect to same limit as borne by the excur-
sion tickets held by the passengers:
FROM Columbia to Ashevile and return
" oeusDury .'............s............. 100
from Columbia to Hot Springs and re-
urn 10 salisbury ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Pullman drawing room buffet sleeping
cars between Jacksonville and Ashevilie
and Hot Springs, through without change
as follows:
Nos. 50 and 3
Lv Jacksonville, II. G. & p. r.. r.. 800 D m
Nv Savannah. p. G. & r. r. R.....12I4 MT
Nv Columbia, Southern Ry........ S 90 a n,
Ar Asheville, Southern Ry......... 1 As pm
Ar Hot Springs. Southern Ry. 8 81 D m
Also Pullman drawing room sleeping cars
between Hot Springs and Ashevile ana
New York, as follows:
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NAPOLEON AND JOSEPHINE BICYCLES: ELN.
CANT up-to-dnte 1893 models; none better; sold BY
manufacturers 20 rider at Wholesale prices Don't
pay agents profit. Sent on approval Write
Jenkins Cycle Co., IS Custom House Place. Chicago.
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CLEAR SHIP FOR ACTION"
The Brooklyn Has Successful Test OF 8-inch
Guns at Hampton Roads.

Fort Monroe. April 6.-Thc Brooklyn,
flagship of the flying squa Iron. tried her
S-inch guns. today. in order to test the
new cl"VaiinG apparatus. designed to give
them greater range. The test was not
made solely to demonstrate the ability
of the apparatus. but also to see if the
tUrrets after being 50 materially changed
would stand the shock 10 which they
were subjected. The test, which was
under the direction nf Commodore Schley
and Capt Cook, Wts of most satisfac-
tory nature and Commodore Srhley SAID
that Fhe Brooklyn was in the best fight =
ing trim.
AT o'clock. this afternoon. the order
"tlear ship for action WAS given and
i'm - minutes every railing, every rope.
capstln, anchor, small boat and loose
hamper had been removed. The guns
used We're the forward H-inch pair and
the firing was under the direction of
Lieut. Commander Mason. with Lieut..
Rush in command of the turret. Commo-
dorc s. hleE anu Capt cook stool on the
quarter deck 10 notice the vibration 81
the turrcts which afterward was declared
To be at minimum.
The first shot was sent out with II ser
vice charge of 81 pounds of powder. the
gun being elevated at five degrees. The
Zln pound shell left tn" muZZie of the gun
at a velocity Of 1000 feet a second. 1t
struck the water 2$i miles from the ship
sending up At vast coiUmn of water. The
second shot WAS with the full powder
charge, 40 pounds ana sent the proicc-
tile nearly miles. putting it in the water
at speed of 1000 feet per second. There
was no pcrccptiblc iarring from the shot
Commodore Schley said tonight, that he
had not yet received any orders FROM
Washington. The New orleans and TIL,
San Francisco had not been assigned him
and the dynamite cruiser NcsuVius was
not ordered to his squadron.
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ALL THE MONEY he WANTS.
President Is Assured OF Unlimited Funds in
Case OF War

Washington. April 6.--Several officials
of the administration called informally
at the White House. tonight, and had
conferences with the President. SCcretar-
les Long. Bliss, Alger and Attorney Gen
eral Griggs were among those who saw
the President. but all left the Executive
Mansion early and the President retired
before l O'Clock. None of them would
discuss the situation in any of its phases.
Assistant Secretary Day passed half an
hour with the President and as lie felt
the White House was asked by an AS
sociated Press reporter whether the state
department had received any information
concerning the report that Consul Gen
eral Lee hal left Havana. He replied
that no such Information had been re-
ceived and that the department was not
informed that there had been rioting to-
day in that city.
Early in the evening the President had
q long conference by appointment with
John A. Mccall of New York. Mr.. mccain
is understood to have assured the Presl-
dent that the government would be put to
no embarra ssment by lack IF money
with which to prosecute VIZ. While
he deprecated war and hoped that IL
might be averte1. if 1t could not be the
whole people of the country would stanu
by the President in maintinins just
contest
1t is said on excellent authority that
Mr.. Mccall EXPRESSED to the President
his belief that within 4S hours he could
raise among the financial institutions or
New York alone $500. 900. 900 which the
government could have upon it's own
terms and that if popular subscription
were called for. $500. 900 could be op-
| tanned in few days.
Late tonight, Mr.. Mccall said: EVERY
body ought to deplore war but when the
President says war is inevitable the peo-
pie will stand soliIly with him He can
have all the money he wants.
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FOOLISH FEAR AND TURMOIL.
Here's Writer that Knows No Fear and I'm
pIicitIy Trusts Gen. Lee.

Havana. April 6.-Via Key West, Fla
After many days Of foolish confidence
that nothing would happen, a number
of people here, Americans and others
have been plunged into foolish fear ami
turmoil. People who should know bet
ter insist that war has been declared.
others are sure that the Pope has Sc
cured peace with honor Bankers With
close American connections are pack
irg their papers, collecting debts. ar
ranging for guards for their vaults and
sending away their families. Cuban
women. with husbands. fathers or
brothers in the insurgent ranks are in
"A state of terror. The few Simon pure
Americans who remain keep as cool as
may he.
The officials and newspaper men have
heard so many tales which have proved
mere buncombc that they are not pre-
pared to believe any evidence, but that
of their own senses.
When Consul General Lee says with
that delightful chuckle of his: We'll
gentlemen, guess we would better be
getting our traps together" all will
stand to attention, formally salute, and
say. Very good, Sir" and pack up.
Probably it cannot be done. but It
would be gratifying to sail out past
MORO Castle with the yellow Fern as
the flagship, in the lead, and the Bache
and Mangrove in her wake, all decked
with American bunting from taffrails
to peaks and with banners bearing the
lege nd I'VE go. but will soon return.
or the shorter dictum See you later.
1t is to the credit of the government
here that although it was well known
that today was crucial with probable war
in which Spanish defeat was certain, Ha-
vana. up to II this morning, was gencr-
ally quiet and orderly.
The removal of the embargo consequent
thousands. but the new trouble arises of
lack of transportation. No doubt many
will leave as the result of a needless
scare. and probably they would would be
as safe here as anywhere, a possible bonn
bardment being left out of account Some
Spaniards still talk wildly about the
United States fleet being blown out of the
water by fire from the Havana batteries
on the water front. but as careful prac-
tice. two days ago, showed the inability
of the gunners to come within 100 yards
of a target on smooth water range al
two miles or Whereabouts. naval men need
not he apprehensiNe Of the effect of The
Havana rush.
| The story sent north that 10 mines hal
J recently been sunk in Havana harbor i.
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WATCHING AND WAITING.
The War Takers While Not Satisfied With
Delay will Wait While Longer.

| Washington April Notwithstanding
the Impotence and disappointment caused
among the Republican members of the
House by the Withholding of the Presi-
dents message. the frank statement OF
| the President to the leaders and to sew
| eral prominent Democrats that such a
| course was deemed absolutely necessary
| by Consul General Lee to insure the safe
departure Of the Americans still in Cuba,
| has caused them to accept the situation
| in good faith Some of the most radical,
| after hearing the statements Of those who
saw the President, appeared satisfied.
| Those with whom the President talked
came away with very strong impression
| that the message would mean war unless
| Spain suuarely backed down One of
| them who has been very active in antag
! onizing delay. says the message Will be
| pcrfectly satisfactory to him and will
| fully meet the expectations of the
| country.
Pending the transmittal of the message,
| in view of the situation presented by the
| President all plans looking to action in
the House will be abandoned. But those
who have been taking part in the radical
movement and who always admit the pos
sihiIitv that the time may come when
they will have to part company with the
President, are. according to the leaders OF
| the movement, more determined than
ever tn ultima tely obtain what they DC
sire They are at present satisfied with
| the assurances they have received AZ to
the character of the message. But this
has not prevented them from organizing
for possible contingencies.
The conference which was 10 have been
held tonight, after the message was in,
was abandoned. but ~ of thoS' who in
ausurated met Immediately after the
House adjourned 10 discuss the situation.
All who were not heartily in sympathy
with them were invited To leave. Those
at the meeting unanimously agreed to
al fnr he. message. INT the
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LEAVING MADRID.
Gen. Woodiord's Family and Staff Leaves Tor
Paris City is Quieter.

Madrid. April 6-5.&Q T., M.-The family
of United States Minister Woodford will
start this evening. for Biarritz, France.
Th" staff of the United States legation
has left Madrid and will probably remain
in Paris for the present.
Nevertheless the latest Information is
of a more assuring character. a cabinet
council is now in session and 1t is be-
iievcd that the deliberations are of very
important character, but the members
maintain absolute reserve
NJ. Patcnotre. the French ambassador
visited Minister Woodford. this after
noon.
40 p. M.-Thc official statement that
affairs had taken pacific turn has not
yet become generally known and public
opinion seems excited The Boursc has
declined heavily owing to the belief that
there is dissension in the cabinet, which.
however the ministerial supports abso-
lutely deny.
s F. M.-The hope of reaching a peace
full settlement with the United States is
growing stronger. 1t is reported that the
basis of an armistice in cuba has been
arranged. If this be true. Il royal decree
will appear in the Gazette tomorrow or
Friday. announcing the conclusion of an
armiStice. The Nizcaya and the Ami
rante Oduendo will await orders at Puerto
Rico.
The development in the situation. to-
day, is the important part the Queen Re
gent is taking in the crisis. She has prac-
tically taken matters out of the hands Of
her ministers and is dealing direct with
the United States minister, through the
German and Austrian ambassadors. and
is earnestly working for peace. 1t is
known beyond doubt that Spain is now
prepared to give all America has asked.
although the form of this concession must
b. gided to suit Spanish palates and must
take into consideration the political diff
ficultics which confront Spain.
9 +. M.-Mrs Wooiford wife of the
United States minister, accompanied by
her niece and Lieut.. G. l.. Dyer tn.
United States naval attache left by the
8 O'Clock train for Biarritz. Gen Wood
ford badc them farewell at the station
Considerable surprise is expressed at
| their departure. ''in view of the settle
mcnt,' but Miss Woodford remains and
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READY TO MOVE MILITIA.
Consolidated Road Preparing to Handle Troop,
at an Hours Notice.

New Haven, CT, April G.-lrhe CousoIi-
lated Road has begun to distribute care
10 the different stations in the stat
where militia companies are oreanized
ihh the move Is considered To be of great
significance. The move began ia he no
ticed in different cities in the state l,t..
laSt evening, when several passenger
ears were sdetrackcd at the stations
EmptieH were left at New Britain
Meriden and .IiddIetown, YESTERDAY after
noon ana along the line extra cars were
lett standing on the tracks. Orders were
left with the station agents at all thase
places to hold the ears until further or
iers. This morning, other cars were run
10 other towns on the Valley and Nau-
tauck division. and the distribution Will
90 on gradually until every station is sun
pied where the militia would need special
cars. The news has stirred up the miljti,
IN the state to considerable excitement
1t was said at the Consolidated Road
yesterday and today. that special train
was waiting in the yard all made I'D and
ready TO be put into service at a mo
ments notice. The Consolidated Road is
sending the cars around as a precaution-
airy measure, on an intimatiOn, il is I'M
derstood, from Hartford, that the militia
would probably be called out
Col. Morgan, assistant quartermaster
general. said: 1T is entirely a precau
tiOnary measure and is due to no special
or rush orders of any kind. The situation
may later warrant the move and it NAV
not. We are simply preparing to make
sudden call easier for us. About 20 pas
senger cars are needed TO transport the
men to Mantle, n baggage cars and %
cars for horses. besides other cars for
other equipments. Of course since the
ROAD mas been carrying the men 10 Man
tic every year We are thoroughly well
Versed in the proper methods and could
not he Inconvenience by any sudden or
der. Just at present we are only taking
precautions
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WILL SEIZE THE CANARlES.
Flying Squadron Will Establish Station There
in Case Of Supplies.

Washington, April 6.-The plan of &C
ton for the naval forces in event of
EoStHitieS is now practically completed
after several weeks constant work on
the part of officers to whom was en-
trusted this important feature of the
war preparations. While these plans
that one feature Of them contemplates
a dash by the flying squadron under
Commodore Schley to the Canary
Islands AS outlined by high naval
official the plan is that in event of a
declaration of war the flying squadron
as it is now composed, or possibly with
the addition of a few more ships will
Immediately start for the East with the
Canary Islands as its destination.
Naval officials do not think that it
would be a difficult task for so powerful
a fleet to establish a station at that
point and operating from it as base
harass the coast of Spain. From that
point the squadron would not be placed
advantageously to intercept Spanish
merchantmen, hut would be in posi-
ton should circumstances demand, to
attack a seaport. 1t was also pointed
out by this officer that to seize and
hold the Canary Islands would be
severe blow to Spain. inaSmuch as the
island lie between the Cape Verde
islands and Spain and in direct line
with the route to Cuba.
Should such a plan be put in opera
ton. the American fleet in Cuban
waters would he composed of the pres
ent squadron at the Tortugas and such
Il no rod
from the protection of the coast fur
her ,lln
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OUR SAILORS DISAPPOINTED.
lack Tar Was Surely Counting on a Chance
for Lively Scrap.

Key West. April 6.(Ou Board the Flag
ship New Yorkt.--Intense disappointment
was exhibited by all hands on board the
flagship New York when The Associated
Press bulletin regarding the reported set
tlcment at NHdri was read tntil 4
O'Clock. this evening. 1t was confidently
believed the fleet would sail tomorrow or
Friday for Havana or Porto Rico and the
pacific news came like Il bumbshell.
capt. Sampson read the dispatch with
eager interest. after which il was read
a the mess house. He believes that there
is still chance that the American navy
may haV" an opportunity to show what
il is made of. but he regrets tn" delay
which will enable Spain to bring her tor
pcdo fiotilla and other CruSiSerS to these
waters. All the high naval authorities
on board maintain that Spain should not
be allowed to bring her forces over pend
ing Il settlement.
Cadet Engineer Castloman of Louisville.
Ky, on hoarl the New York, received or
ders. today. transferring him to the re
cciVing ship Franklin.
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Mining Atlantic Coast Harbors.

New York, April 6.-The engineering
corps under the direction of Col Robert
Has. begun on the submarine mines in
the entrance to New York and other
harbors along the Atlantic coast. De-
tachments of engineers from Willett';
Point We're today, sent to Portland.
Me, Boston, Charleston, S c.. Hamp-
ton Roads. Fort Wadsworth and Fort
Hancock, to lay cables and electrical
apparatus for the mooring and opera =
ton of controlled mines. 1t Will take
only seven hours to completely mine
this harbor
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not verified. II Is improbable r,L.,..
1lpugh. however. a single line and r,er
iaps double line of torpedoes has FL.
anu IN the narrowest part of the channa,
~. .Iar tne entrance. II is not known
snether they are electric or contart to-
"hoes, but possibly there are both vari-
ihe Spanish General Alexander Rodr;
5ueZ' WIN the subordinate commanders
taiaci Cardenas, Jacinio Hernandez
.uls dc Cardenas and Jose Camefo ulth
~ cavalry. passed near Guines, this nrn.
1ncc. Tuesday. bound west. IT is heJleuaa
mar the force has been ordered to iolt,
ne oihef troops In Matanzas province,
n order to repel the expected raid 90
fens. Maxine Gomez and Calixto Garcis
ictalIs OF which have already been given
NO news has been received from ~
Hafnn Jusaro trocha as yet nor is there
!ikciy to be any for some DAYS. The
'ountry Is in state Of even greater or
Element than the city.
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LIVING AMID THREATS.
The Eight American Newspaper Men at Havana
Having No Picnic.

New York. April Ga staff correspond
ent of The Associated Press. writing in
"a perSon;u communication from Havana.
Saturday last. says THE latter part of
the week has not been particularly pleas
ant for the eight American. correspond
cntS left here. We have been targets for
threats of assassination and recipients Of
Immune rahlr warnings We heed the
warnings and disregard the threats with
such composure as is given to each of us.
As there is a gooi dead of walking in the
dark about the whole thing. We Will all
be glad when it comes to a definite iSSu"
one way or the other" Discussing tht
quarantine regulations of Florida tn,
correspondent writes: The hardShps
worked to Cubans with children. Whc
fear for their lives here daily, is incOn-
testabte.
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THE POWERS GOOD OFFICES
To Be rendered II Situation Demands For a
Settlement OF the Trouble.

Washington April lit was learned
from reliable diplomatic source, today,
that the ambassadors and ministers of
the great powers of Europe stationed in
Washington and representing Great Bri-
tain. France. Germany, Austria and Italy,
at a meeting held at the British embassy.
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon. agreed
upon the substantial terms of a joint note
rendering the good offices of the powers
to avert war between the United States
and Spain.
1t is said not to contain the word me
diation,' but in more diplomatic terms
and in most friendly spirit it suggests the
good offices of the powers. 1t Is under
stood that the purpose of this concerted
action is to temporarily defer the war
crisis for at least a few days during
which mature action may be shaped. This
reported action by the powers is entirely
distinct from such steps as Pope Leo
may be taking toward the same general
end.
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AMERICANS LEAVING HAVANA.
The Masco!te Has Full CompIement-M Miss
Clara Barton Arrives

Havana. April 1.-THE Mascotte sailed,
this afternoon, with a full complement of
passengers among them many distin-
guished families. During the last q
hours there have been issued $50 passports
to persons proceeding or about to proceed
to the United States.
Miss Clara Barton of the Red Cross So
ciety. who arrived by the Mascotte, this
morning. visited Gov. Gen. Blanco. at
O'Clock this afternoon. and was most
kindly received She left the palace eX-
pressing herself as satisfied with the in
terView.
The attitude of the public here is one of
quiet expectancy. The order maintained
in the city is admirable.
La Lucha records the movements of in
surgent cavalry near Guinea, this pro-
vince. The party is moving eastward and
is said to have stolen lot of cattle and
taken the clothing from laborers in the
fields, 1t is believed the cavalry will seek
to join the insurgents in eastern Cuba.
Consul General Lee assures the CORE
spondent of The Associated Press that he
has received no instructions to leave Ha-
vana. 1t is reported, however. that some
of the consular records were sent north
by the MaScotte. today. She is expected
back from Key West, Friday. With the
Bache, Mangrove and Fern. there will
then. be ample accommodation to take
away all who are entitled to go.
The G. Lawton Childs Co. intended to
close its business here. today, but has
reconsidered the decision. That bank and
the lidalGo cos. bank were crowded
during banking hours, today.
Tomorrow, Holy Thursday. and the
next day Good Friday. will both he re-
ligiously observed in all quarters. No
business of any kind will be transacted
and even carriages. cabs and street ears
will be forbidden on the streets. In the
main town no bells will be allowed to
ring until Saturday, after the singing of
the Gloria in Excelsis Dec" tomorrow