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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
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FINE HATS AT POPULAR PRICES

land of the Celestials. The relation of Ha-
waii to their great interests in that part
of the world would promptly demand its
annexation if we did not consider it worth
having.
'To reject these islands under these cir
cumStances, sir. would be crime against
the American people. Their possession by
any foreign power would give to that power
an advantage in the Pacific ocean that
would inevitably retard the growth of our
commerce on that sea. and be a perpetual
menace to that imperial domain lying in
the morning shadows of the Rocky noun
tains. The fruit of the policy inaugurated
by Webster and Tyler and so long main
1t is ready to drop from the tree planted
by the hands of American statesmen. We
must accept it or allow it to fall into the
hands OF some other power. Following,
therefore, the teachings of that enlightened
patriotic American craftsmanship which,
to promote the general warfare of the peo-
pie and to insure the preservation of the
republic. has, in the past, acquired terri
tory, whether contiguous or insular. shall.
If the opportunity affords. vote to ratify
and confirm the far-seeing judgment and
Intelligent action of President Mckinley
thereby throwing around these islands the
shield of American sovereignty and plant
ing upon them our starry emblem Of liber-
that the islands OF Hawaii. The Gem of
the Pacific are to be forever a buttress
and never to be menace to that splendid
section of our country. whose shores. from
the northern boundary of Mexico. are
washed by the surf pillows of the Pacific"
Mr.. Tawney was warmly congratulated
when he concluded.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
R. H. WILLIAMS
WAoIesale and Retail Gyoeey,
537.539 .54l.543 MAIN ST.
R0sEcRANs 0BSEQUlEs.
Remains Lying I'm State at Los AnEe-
les-Funeral Services This
MnPufuu

Los Angeles. Cal. March 15.-The first
ceremony connected with the obsequies
over the remains of the late General W. s.
Rosecrans was begun at 9:45 o'clock to-day.
when an impressive procession was formed
and the remains Of the old warrier ssere
conveyed to the city hall, where they are
to lie in state until the funeral services
tomorrow.
A military guard from Troop d will ve-
main with the casket with hourly relief.
There were no floral decorations to-day.
other than potted plants. but the casket
is draped with the old headquarters flag.
which General Rosecrans defended. bat
tered and riddled and blackened with the
smoke of many fierce conflict 1t bears
this inscription: "Army of Western vir-
ginia. battle Of Carnifax Ferry, Major
General Rosecrans.'
Upon the casket rests the sword pre-
sented to General Rosecrans by the citi-
zens of Cincinnati. 1t Is inscribed: MY
mission among you Is that of fellow cit
izen charged by the government to restore
law and order"
Upon the generals breast are pinned tbs
badges Of the Grand Army. the Loyal Le-
gion, and the Army of the Potomac, and
the Letare medal. presented bv the UNI
versity of Notre Dame.
The funeral services at the cathedral will
commence at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Bishop Montgomery will be in charge.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
SPANISH CABINETS POSITION,
semi-omcinl Statement Regarding
II Given Out Yesterday in
Washington.

Washington. March ia statement
which is believed to reflect correctly the
sentiment of the Spanish cabinet in the
present emergency was made to-day by
gentleman intimately associated with
Premier Sagasta and Senor Moret. minis
ter of the colonies in the Spanish cabinet.
1t Is not desired to give it the form of
an official utterance. but rather an ex-
position from one whose opportunities for
information are complete. on the views
animating the ruling authorities of SPAIN
The statement is as follows:
The elections in Cuba are about to oc-
cur. and the government desires them to
he as free as possible. Naturally. however
the insurrection will prevent many from
voting. and it is felt also that renewed in
surgent activity coming at such a moment
might jeopardiZe the successful working
out of the autenOmist plan. Moreover, the
attitude of the United States in having a
squadron SO near Cuba. and the active war
preparations in the United States. are of
nature that may exert an influence
against fair expression of public will
under the autonomist plan. 1t is thought
that If the United States were sincere in
its expressions of friendship to Spain, even
if it thought that autonomy could not meet
every expectation. it should, by friendly
acts. and not words. show this sympathy
WIN tHe EDeTdI regime lnaugurated in
Cuba.
IF the Washington government made
known indirectly TO the insurgents that it
meant to have peace in Cuba and that
peace in Cuba may be had with autonomic
government under Spain, the insurrection
would certainly die out, II. later. the wey-
Ter party wanted to interfere, 1t would be
time for the United States to take action.
The satisfaction would be then justifiable.
Now TO make war on Spain would be a
crime, and for that crime to civilization and
humanity the United States would be re-
sponsible."
The foregoing statement Was called to
the attention of Senior Polo y Bernabe, the
Spanish minister. and his views on it re-
quested, but he maintained diplomatic re-
serve after reading it carefully. and said it
appeared to be given by one thoroughly
conversant with the situation.
This afternoon the Spanish minister called
at the state department and had a two
hours conference with Assistant Secretary
Day. It was the first call Of Senior Polo
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
FOR 80 DAYS OR 80 MONTHS.
South Carolina Cavalry Commander
Valves the Militia Limit in Ten
derinE His Services.

Washington, March 15-Representative j.
w. Stokes, of South Carolina, has received
letter from General Joseph L. Stoppel-
bein. commanding First brigade. South
Carolina cavalry. After commencing Mr..
Stokes for his recent speech in congress
in favor Of the s50,OO0.0OO appropriation for
the national defense, he adds:
THE people of South Carolina stand
ready and willing to shed their blood in
defense of the stars and stripes, and if ever
our people We're united, they are to-day.
We Know no factional or party lines when
the honor Of our country is at stake; As
you know, command the largest body Of
cavalry in the United States Ny COM
mand and are at the service OF the presi-
dent, and while I understand that militia
cannot be pressed into service for a longer
period than ninety days. now. through
you, formally tender my services to the
president In the volunteers for ninety
months II need be.
"The people of South Carolina have i'm
plicit confidence in the wisdom OF the presi-
dent at this critical moment. and feel that
he will do the proper thing"
Mr.. Stokes presented General Stoppel-
bein's letter to the president to-day after
cabinet meeting.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
Mr.. CLEVELAND PATRIOTIC.
the Government in the Pres
emf CriAiA.

Princeton, N. J., March 15.-Former
President Cleveland was interviewed to-
day by an Associated Press representative
upon the subject of the Maine affair and
the existing relations between this country
and Spain. Mr.. Cleveland at first declined
to express any opinion upon the matter.
81 should only be misunderstood" he
said. Il have been resting here quietly
since leaving Washington, and 1 do not
wish to say or do anything which may be
construed in any way as comment upon
public affairs"
Finally. Mr.. Cleveland. in a firm and en-
phatic fashion. volunteered this statement:
Though I have no wish to be interview
ed, you may state for me that, in common
with others. think every patriotic citizen
ought to Loyalty support the government
during period of trial like the present, no
matter what exigencies may arise.
81 will also say that 1 hope the present
difficulties will be settled without blood
shed. 1t is possible that an honorable way
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16

taken to construct the new Notifications
along the coast. 1t is said that only one
among the whole number has finished his
contract on time The department has been
greatly embarrassed thereby in placing its
guns, and has been obliged to extend the
time allowed these contractors. The de-
partment has determined not to have to
submit to further obstruction In prosecut-
ing the work undertaken. but will do the
work itself, and refrain from entering into
contracts.
The navigation bureau of the navy de-
partment is receiving reports of the results
OF the efforts making at the various re-
cruiting stations to obtain men for the
navy: Twenty boys have been received on
board the receiving ship Wabash at Bos-
ton. and thirty more will be enlisted in a
day or two. All will be transferred to the
training station at Newport Owing to the
limited accommodations there. however.
the department has not been able to pro-
gress as rapidly as 1t desires in enlisting
boys. So far the Columbia is about 200 men
short of her full quota of 402 but 1t is
hoped that the necessary men, mostly fire
men and coal passers, can be secured in the
course of a very few days
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
GENERAL MILES TALKS OF WAR
Trusts That If There Is q Conflict 1t
Won't Begin With q
RulI Rum.

Washington. March 15.-Generai Nelson
A. Miles spoke at the annual banquet Of
the Second army corps here tonight. He
said in part:
mo nation has ever had so much to say
against war, against the maintenance of a
large army or against anything that might
lead us into open conflict. And no nation
had so much to say in favor Of peace and
arbitration. No people are as anxious to
maintain peace at home and abroad as the
American people. We would not enter into
any conflict without Just provocation or a
righteous cause. We are slow to take up
our arms, but when the time does come I
trust we would not be found slumbering.
hope there will be no war. / as a soldier
trust that IL there Is war there will be no
Bull Runs to begin with, but an Appomat-
tox. We will be prepared, SO that the con-
flict will be short, sharp and decisive"
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out will be found eventually, and tha

out will be found eventually, and that
there will be no war;
Mr.. Cleveland said he preferred to re-
serve all comment upon the possible and
probable outcome of the Maine affair until
after the official publication Of the report
of the board of inquiry.
Being asked If he would say anything
upon the financial question and the plans
and programme of the gold standard or
National Democrats, Mr.. Cleveland said
that he preferred to reserve all comments
upon that topic until his address before the
Iroquois Club, of Chicago next month.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
VESTS QUARANTINE BILL.
. for = National System of
Protection.


Protection.
Washington, March 15.-After the passage
to-day of numerous bills from the general
calendar. the senate began the considera-
ton of the measure providing for national
system of quarantine. Little beyond the
reading of the bill was accomplished. some
desultory discussion arising on an amend
ment offered by the committee. but no
progress being made on the general bill.
The deplorable death Of Mrs. Thurston.
the wife Of the Junior senator from Ne
braska, John NJ. Thurston, was made the
subject of touching reference by the blind
chaplain in his invocation at the opening
Of the session.
Upon the motion of Mr.. Allen, Mr.. Thurs
toms colleague from Nebraska, the prayer
was ordered printed in the Record.
Among the bills passed was one for the
relief of the Catholic church at Macon City.
No., which was occupied by the Federal
troops during the civil war.
Mr.. Vest, Of Missouri, in charge of the
bill, offered the following new paragraph
as committee amendment:
Nothing in this act shall be construed
to interfere with the right of any state to
protect its citizens from infectious or con-
tagious diseases by such rules and regula-
tions as the authorities of said state may
deem necessary, and which do not conflict
with the rules and regulations made by the
secretary Of the treasury. as hereinbefore
provided, to prevent the introduction of in
fectious or contagious diseases into the
United States from foreign countries, or
the spread Of such diseases from one state,
territory or the District Of Columbia, into
another state. territory or the District of
Columbia"
bill. maintaining that 1t placed too much
power in the hands Of one man-the sur.
geon of the marine hospital service.
MIR. Caffery, of Louisiana, opposed the po-
sition taken by Mr.. Sewell. He held that
a uniform system in fighting an epidemic
or plague was absolutely necessary and
that could be had only through the ma
tional government.
III response to the intimation Of Mr.,
Sewell that the Southern states were actu-
ated by mercenary motives in supporting
the pending bill. Mr.. Vest sharply pointed
out that the greatest opposition to the bill
had come from the Southern states.
Mr.. Vest. replying further to Mr.. Sewell.
asked whether the United States govern
ment should stand helpless and see its peo-
pie slaughtered and its commerce crippled
or destroyed lest the reserved rights of
states might be invaded or destroyed. He
maintained that the United States had
sovereign power to act in the matter OF
quarantine. AS further argument in
favor Of national quarantine. Mr.. Vest
said II had been openly charged that dur
ing the yellow fever epidemic Of last year
the embargo of a quarantine had been
placed by some cities against others purely
for commercial reasons. Under a national
system Of quarantine. no such unfair ad-
vantage could be taken.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Vests remarks
the quarantine bill was laid aside and tho
senate shortly went into executive session.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
washineton Notes.

Bower. Pottawatomie county, o. T.. and
Francis NJ. Medlin appointed postmaster.
The mother Of Assistant Secretary of the
Interior Webster Davis was taken seri-
ously i'll Monday morning and since then
Mr.. Davis has been constantly with her.
Yesterday Mrs. Davis was reported a lit
tie better
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
Mysterious Iowa Murder.

Dubuque, Ia, March 15.-w. o. Lavake.
a prominent attorney. was shot dead in
his office in the business center of the
city at $40 this evening. Four shots were
fired, all taking effect. Although the
streets were crowded at the time. the mur-
dered escaped recognition. No arrests
have been made.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16

for purely business purposes. the former
calls having been those of ceremony. The
minister came away looking highly graft
fled. but he asked to be excused from dis
cussing, the purpose of his call. There is
little doubt, however, that it permitted
full exchange on the present situation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
Grand River In Booming.

Grand Rapids. Mich. March 15.-Nearly
all the factories along the river bank were
forced to shut down to-day. Grand river
Messages from up the river as far as
Grand Ledge, show that the river will rise
for at least ten hours longer
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
BE
CAUGHT
MAPPING!

Don't pay a higher price for your
groceries than We quote or you're out
the difference. No matter whose
to school, the difference between 100
cents and 70 cents is Is cents-wAS
that way when you were going to
school. is that way now. You can
cave that % cents on the dollar and
sometimes Csc and 4oc and Soc IL you'll
watch this grocery list. If you haven't
the time. telephone. Haven't tele-
phone0 Mail an order. 1t will be de-
ivered on the day it's received.
You can have anything in this list de.
iivered at your home at the price quoted:
Cucumber Pickles. SC dozen.
Sweet Oranges. 10c dozen.
California Hams, &c lb.
Wilkes Home Cured Hams, SIC lb.
Breakfast Bacon, SIC lb.
Lemons. dozen, sc.
lbs Dried Peaches, 25c.
lbs Dried Pears. 25c.
lbs Muscatel Raisins, 25c.
lbs London Layer Raisins. sc.
lbs Maple Sugar, 25c.
Dried Raspberries, 1sc lb.
Evaporated Apples. &c lb.
Country Dried Apples. s lbs. 25c.
California Prunes, lbs, &c.
Silver Prunes, lbs, 25c.
Cleaned Currants. pkgs, sc.
s bars Tar Soap, Csc.
10 bars Water Queen Soap, sc.
Half barrel White Fish. g. rtt/
] pail Family White Fish. 5oc.
pail No. White Fish. Soc.
Family Mackerel, 7sc pail.
No l Mackerel. $1.25 pail.
Iripe. 15c kit.
Pigs Feet. 65c kit.
23 lbs Standard Granulated Sugar, 81.
Colorado Potatoes. 65c bushel.
20 cases Of Levering Lib Package cofree.
ZOO lbs Java and Mocha Coffee. .oc: .
5000 lbs Broken Java. 1oc; ) lbs. e5c.
cans Blackberries. Csc.
S cans Kidney Beans, 25c.
cans Pumpkin. sc.
cans s-lb Apples. sc.
cans Gooseberries, 25c.
Anchor brand Apricots. 10c can.
California Peaches. cans. 25c; 95c DOZEN.
Olden Peaches, 3 cans sc; $l.25 dozen.
Cream Cheese: 10c lb.
Fancy Y. A. Cheese. SIS each.
lbs Lima Beans. sc.
20 lbs Washing Soda, sc.
20 lbs Hominy, 25c.
Is lbs Hominy Flake, sc.
8 lbs Rice Csc.
lbs Head Rice, 25c.
lbs Butterine, 25c.
Country Butter. &c.
II you want strictly fresh Eggs you can
get them here at 10c dozen.
N. o. Molasses. 15c gallon.
Missouri Sorghum. SIC gallon.
Honey Drip. CSC gallon.
Rock Candy. 30c gallon.
Table Syrup. l0c bucket
Tomato Catsup Soc gallon.
French Mustard. 50c gallon.
All kinds Jelly: large pals. sc.
All kinds Preserves. large pals. SIS.
NAIL ORDERS FILLED.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
Big Wooden MilIs Bur.ed.

Troy, n. Y, March 15.-The Victor mills
of Cohoes, a ten story structure. burned to-
day. They are said to have been the larg-
ploying over 1000 operatives The loss is
between 100000 and $500.000, fully covered
by insurance.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-16
How Kansas City Grow.

The State Line Exchange. formerly con-
Quoted by Dick O'Brien. was purchased
by Messrs. Sewell & Powell, two popular
Sedalia gentlemen.
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To Bring the Ama.onas Home.

The new cruiser Amazonas, according to
present plans, will be manned entirely from
the San Francisco. That vessel sailed at
8 o'clock this morning from Lisbon, and
will arrive at the Tyne about Friday. 1t
is expected that she will divide her officers
and crew with the Amazonas. placing
Lieutenant Commander Arthur P. Nazro.
executive officer of the San Francisco, in
charge of the latter vessel. Without doubt
the Amazonas will be gotten across the
ocean as soon as possible. and 1t is ex-
pected that the San Francisco will convoy
her.
The torpedo boat Foote arrived at jack
sonville this afternoon. The Machias sailed
from Norfolk to Boston, where she will
undergo some repairs made necessary by
her long Asiatic cruise. The Brooklyn went
up to Newport News for coal. The Mar
biehead. which Is taking on stores at Tam
pa sailed to rejoin the squadron at Tor
tugas.
Judge Advocate General Lemly received
telegram this afternoon from Havana an
nouncing the arrival there Of the derrick
Chief. In tow of the tug Underwater. II
is expected that this derrick will greatly
facilitate the work of wrecking the Maine.
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PREPARATIONS FOR WAR ARE
STILL BEING PUSHED:
SIX WARSHIPS MAY, BE BUILT.
NAVAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE SAID
TO FAVOR THIS NUMBER.
AmaIonas to BE Brought Home mt
Once, Probably Conveyed by the
San Observation-Disclosures I'M
provements to He Made
mt Dry TOrtugas.

Washington, March l5.-This was another
busy day in the war and navy departments.
Secretary Alser was enabled TO make an
allotment of funds. from the appropriation
of $4,000 900, which will greatly facilitate
the work of the bureaus. Those bureaus
had not been able to conclude any contracts
for the procurement of war supplies be-
cause no allotment had been made but this
afternoon the ordnance bureau was given
s.. 500, 900, and business went forward with
a rush. 1t is true that this sum is already
mortgaged under provisional arrangements
made during the past week, but, with the
assurance Of more funds to come, the work
of the bureau is now moving rapidly.
Secretary Long was exceedingly busy to-
day having not only to give good deal
of time to the cabinet, to which he was
obliged to return twice. but also being
obliged to see a great many persons with
whom the department has or expects to
have contract relations. Among the latter
was Mr.. Herreshoff, the torpedo boat
builder, from Bristol. r. 1. He turned two
OF these boats over to the department a
few days ago, and the secretarys pur-
pose in consulting him was to learn how
much he could hasten the work on one of
the boats remaining in his hands. which
in ordinary times would require about two
months to complete.
Auxiliary Cruiser Plans.
The secretary also spent good deal Of
time at intervals during the day in con-
sulting over the long distance telephone
with naval officers in New York. and 1t is
believed much of this consultation con-
cerned the procurement of suitable vessels
from among the auxiliary navy for war
purposes.
A good deal OF encouragement was ere
ated at the navy deparement to-day by a
report from the capitol that majority of
the naval affairs committee is disposed to
substitute six battleships for the three pro-
vided for in the pending naval appropria-
ton bill. This number is supposed to rep
resent about the normal working capacity
of the three shipbuilding concerns in this
country that are able at present to un-
dertake the construction of battleships.
Mr. Malster. of the Columbian Iron
works at Baltimore, has notified the de-
partment that he will be able to. turn over
10 It the torpedo boat Rodgers next Satur-
day. The Rodgers Is q boat which smashed
her engines in the midst Of a trial trip
about six months ago. It was necessary
almost to replace the engines. but under
the hurry orders from the navy depart
ment this has been done in good time. 1t
is expected that the boat will be taken
at once from Baltimore to Norfolk. The
department has no disposition to waste time
at this juncture in making trial trips but.
knowing the boat to be Of satisfactory
type, like her sister boat, the Winslow, and
of good workmanship, according to the
naval inspectors reports. she will be ac-
cepted out OF hand, as were the Gwyn and
Talbot last week.
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Washington. March 15.-The house agreed
to-day to consider the bill for the relief
of the legal heirs of the victims and sur
vivors of the Maine disaster as soon as
tie postoffice appropriation bill. which was
taken up in the house to-day, Is out of