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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
THE INVASION OF CUBA
Will Probably Be Postponed Until
Sampson Meets Spanish Fleet.

Tampa. May lit appears to be al
ficers here that no movement Of United
States troops toward Cuba will take
place until after the meeting Of the
Spanish notilla with Rear Admiral
SIMPSONS squadron, which is now be
lcved to be inevitable Nevertheless
everything possible is being done to
put the United States troops in read-
ness for immediate shipment.
Plans for division hospitals and the
allotment of surgeons We're practically
completed. today. The LIST Infantry,
one OF the regiments which win bc
landed in cuba was nut through the
emergency entertainment drills, throw
ing III entertainments with tin cups.
skillets tin pans Of whatever was con
yenicnt, ana long practice marches il
heavy marching order was given othe:
regiments. Preparations for the land
ing OF a large force Of native Cuban
at some points in Cuba within conven-
lent reach Of Gen. Gomoz's army are
being pushed at fast as possible. How
large 4 force there viii be is as yet un-
certain.
Two or three United States naval Of
ncers, Thoroughly familiar with theI
Cuban cans. ..r. nav, ltra fnr tt,.. ,,,7~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
UNRULY SOLDIERS,
The 65th New York al Hampstead Plains Caus,
ing No End OF Trouble.

New York. May Capt. Wilson of the
65,h Regiment Of Buffalo. now in camp
at Hampstead Plains. has arrested % sol
dieys. charged with leaving camp after
hours ana destroying property in saloon
at Wcstbury. During the past two nights
many of the volunteers stationed at Camp
Black have got out Of camp grounds after
taps ami caused disturbances in nearby
villages. The orderly members Of these
Jwo organizations are very indignant over
the acts Of the dsorderly contingent.
Major General Roe. as cure for these
occurrences, has issued orders shutting
off passes ana directing that an extra
guard be placed about the camp. Squads
have also been ordered to patrol the vii
lagos of Westbury. Garden City ana
Hampstead, to arrest any soldiers at
tempting unruly conduct.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
SECOND EXPEDITION
To Confer With Cubans As to the In
vasion Starts from Key West.

Jacksonville, Fla. May A special
to the Times Union and Citizen from
Key West, via Tampa, says: THE
government tug Leyden left Key West,
ban expedition under government aus
pices to establish communications With
the Cuban forces in Havana province.
The expedition is commanded by
Lieut.. Col. Baldemere Acosta. Under
him are Laurine Prado and Ambrosio
DiaZ. veteran officers, and three other
Cubans. All are thoroughly familiar
with the entire province of Havana.
Col. Acosta formerly commanded a
cavalry troop in the western part of
Havana province and is Il man of eX
traordnary daring and energy. With
yesterdays expedition go POO carefully
selected horses and quantity of pro-
visions.
"A landing viii be effected at night.
Diaz will ride to the interior where
they VIII join Acostas old command.
and from this camp the important dis
patches viii be carried to all parts %
western Cuha.
''Other Cubans Of the party expect 10
b. able to establish a line of communi-
cation fIom The coast to the interior.
The expedition will be landed under
the direction of J. Z. Cartaya and was
fitted out by Cen Emilio Nunez.
another expedition conveying dis
pate hes to Cen Gomez viii land on thu
north coast Of The province of Puerto
Principe ii few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
CUBAN VOLUNTEERS.
Nearly 1900 VIII Be Drilling at
Tampa, Fla, by Today.

Tampa, May 4.-Between 50 and 40
young Cubans recruited in New York,
arrived here. today, and Went into
camp at the Cuban rendezvous in West
Tampa. They viii be followed, tomor-
row, by about 150 more who enlisted at
the Junta headquarters in New York.
All will be armed and equipped by the
United States government. There is
a steady stream of applications for en-
iitsment at the two Cuban recruiting
offices here and by tomorrow, probably
between 1900 and 1900 Cubans will be
under military instruction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
A SPANISH SPY
Caught on the St. PauI---His Case
Being Investigated.

Philadelphia, May 4.-The report that
Il supposed spanish spy had been cap
tured aboard the auxiliary cruiser ST
Paul at Cramps ship yard last night,
Captain Sigsbee refuses to state and
all that is known Of him is that his
mother was born on Cuban soil. The
suspect enlisted some days ago as an
oler and almost from the time of his
enlistment was under suspicion on ac-
count Of his peculiar actions.
Last night marine who was on
watch below decks. near the powder
magazine, discovered the man acting
in a suspicious way around the maya
zine, and took him before Captain Sg3-
bee for examination. The captain COM
mitted him to the brig" for the night
A thorough investigation is being
made.
The St Paul il expected to leave
Cramps ship yard, tomorrow morning
The name of the suspect is Howard
Udinan tie II about 30 years ola He
claimed That he was an Austrian and
cagnc to this country in 1881. HaInan also
said that ne was a painter ana had given
up his JON to enlist on the ST. Paul.
At the examination. today. Hainan
';renuously lcnied that his intention had
been hostile TO the ship. but a rough
draft Of the interior of the vessel. show
ing the ioration Of her magazines and en-
eincs. was found in his possession
He has NOS been placed IN irons. but n
stfict watch Is maintained oyer him. lie
win BE- put ashore al League Island navy
yard II 10 dcall with As the government
authorities may deem proper
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
GOES BEFORE CONGRESS.
Bill for Annexation Introduced Hawaii Wants
TO Help United States.

Washington, May 4.-Members of the
Senate committee on foreign relations
generally interpret the report from
Honolulu regarding President Dole's
tender to the United States To indicate
a Willingness to form an alliance with
this country for the war with Spain.
They say that for the Hawaiian is
lands to have held aloOf ana insisted
upon remaining neutral would have
been equivalent to refusing coal or
granting any courtesies to the United
States during the war and that the
action now taken will put the is
lands in the way of doing this country
any favor possible
Representative NcWlands of Nevada.
has introduced a Joint resolution for
the annexation Of Hawaii. 1t provides
for the confirmation Of the cession Of
the Hawaiian republic of all rights of
sovereignty over the island and their
dependencies and Of cession and trans
fer to the United States Of all public
property and all it's rights and appuT-
tenances: assumes the Hawaiian public
debt to not exceeding $4,000, 600; pr0hi
bits further immigI alton Of Chinese
and appoints five commissioners. at
least two of whom shall be residents Of
Hawaii, to recommend necessary legis-
lation. The resolution declares the is
lands and their dependencies hereby
annexed as a part Of the territory Of
the United States and subject to the
sovereign domination thereof.
Special laws are To be enacted by
Congress for the mana gement and dis
position of public lands and all reVen
ues or proceeds thereafter. except lands
used or occupied for civil, military or
naval purposes of the United states
or local government use are to he used
solely for the benefit of Hawaiian in
nabtants for educational or other pllr-
poses.
Pending Congressional! provision for
government in the islands. the present
government officers Of Hawaii are u
continue under the direction Of the
President of the United States. sub
ject to removal by him. Existing
Hawaiian treaties with other countries
are to Immediately cease. being re-
placed by treaty between the United
States and foreign nations. Munich
pal legislation Of Che islands. unless
enacted lDI tI1P ibullUt'itt Oh lilt treat
les eXtnguished cr contrary to our
constitution. remains in force uuth
otherwise determined. Pending legisla-
ton extending our customs laws. the
existing customs relations of the is
lands remain unchanged
The assumption of the public debt
lawfully existing 1T The date Of the eX-
change of the passage Of the resolution
includes amounts due to denositors il
the Hawaiian Postal Savings Bank, the
Hawaiian government however con
tinuing to pay the interest on the debt
while the existing government and its
commercial relations are continued
The Chinese exclusion paragraph pro
hibits the admission of Chinese into the
United States from Hawaii
To carry out the resolution 100000 is
to be auprupiid ted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
THIRD DISPATCH BOAT
Put Out by the Associated Press to Gather
War News.

New York, May 1.-THE fast dispatch
boat Kate Spencer. which left Jackson
Vile, Monday night TO go into the ser
vice of The Associated Press, arrived at
Key West, this morning. The Spencer
will operate in conjunction with the fam
Gus dispatch boat Dauntless. which has
been operating in Cuban waters for some
weeks. in carrying news for The Assosi-
ated Press from the blockadng fleet to
the cable station at Key West for fling.
The widening scene of operations in the
West Indian waters made necessary the
chalteriflg of third dispatch boat for
The Associated Press. and the fast ocean
yacht Wanda has been secured for this
purpose and sailed from here today. hay
ing on board as correspondents A. ".
Lyr.an.Aan1 Alfred Creil Goudie. The
Wanda is recognized in her class with ex-
cept.on. as. the fastest ocean steam yacht
in these waters. on board the Kate Spen-
ccr are Howard Thompson and j. w.
Mite hell. the wens known correspondents
from the Washington office of The Asso-
Glazed Press. On the Dauntless are J. b.
Nelson and Oscar Watson of the New
York office.
At Key West are Atoert e. Hunt of
Philadelphia and Byron r. Newton OF
Buffalo. On the flagship New York is
William a. NJ. Goodc of New York, and
on the flagship Brooklyn is George f.
Graham of Albany. With the troops at
Tampa is \. w. Copp OF the Chicago
office, In addition to these correspon-
dents. each in his way among the best
known writer's on the Associated Press
forces staff correspondents are at other
important points of cable communication
IN the NesJ Indies as follows: Elmer h,
Roberts. at Kingston. jam; Harold Mar
TN. ut St. Thomas. Danish West Indies;
Il. L. Davenport. at Port au Prince,
iIayti, and f. j. Ililsert ut Havana.
The Associated Press has personal rep
rescntatiVes with the fleet at Manila, at
care Verde Islands, Hong Kong, Rio de
Jcneiro, Buenos Ayres, Madrid, and on
the French frontier in addition TO when
it has exclusive use of the great news
facilities of the Rueter, Havas and WON
services throughout Europe and Asia
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
A QUEER SOLDIER.
This Chap Attempted Suicide Because He
Could Mt Go With His Regiment.

Boston, May 4.-Clarence Robinson,
aged y. a soldicr in Co. L. 9th Rcgi-
ment. attempted suicide, this morning.
and is now at the city hospital on TIE
dangerous list. With the other sol
ders, Robinson went to the armory
anticipating TO go to Framingham. He
was told by the captain Of his conf
pany that he could not make the trip
owing to III health.
TIE fact that he could not be with
his company completely unnerved him
and he swallowed a dose of laudanum.
When il was discovered that he had
taken the drug he was quickly removed
to the hospital in an ambulance where
cmetics were administered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
HAWA|rS OFFER.
Willing to Throw Aloft the
Stars and Stripes.
And Furnish Our Ships With Coal,
Supplies and Ammunition.
The Annexation OF The Islands Again Comes
Before Congress.

Honolulu, April 27.-(via San Fran
cisco, May D.-President Dole has sent
a long communication to President Nc
kinley offering to transfer the Ha-
waiian islands to the United States for
the purpose of its war with Spain, and
to furnish the American ships of war
in Pacific waters with large quantities
of coal, supplies and ammunition.
This action was taken by the EAecu-
tive after a secret conference Of the
Hawaiian cabinet, called to discuss the
position to be assumed by the govern
ment toward the two belligerents.
The news Of the declaration Of war
by the United States against Spain
was received here, today, by the Mari
posa, which arrived from the Austral-
ian colonies with advices from the
United States to the l4th inst.
Senator Frye, speaking of the report
from Honolulu said that he hoped the
President would accept the offer Of
President Dole.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
MINING NEW YORK HARBOR.
Large Force at Work = Eight Ions Of Dynamite
for Sandy Hook.

New York, May THE work Of laying
the submarine mines in the harbor Of
New York il being rushed. The work is;
under the charge Of Major John G. -.
Knight Of the Engineer Corps at Willet's
Point, ana Lieut.. Robert McGregor at
Sandy HOOK. They have large force Of
men ut work but owing 10 the heavy nav
isation the work is slowly progressing.
The Engineer Corps has for use at Sandy
Hook alone. eight tons of dynamite.
Admiral f,rhen will forward to the navy
Department. tomorrow. 4 list o. II boats
that he has selected as suitable for the
Mosquito nctt to patrol the harbor. He
will recommend the immediate detail of
the boats to protect the mine fields ana
to enforce the harhor regulations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
The CITY or pEK!N
Chartered to Transport Troops from San
Francisco to The Philippines.

San Francisco, May 1.-The steamer
City OF Pekin has been chartered to take
troops to Manila. She is now en- route
from Hong Kong and is due on the 9TH
inst She is owned by the Pacific Mail
Steamship Co. and is one of the largest
in the Pacific waters. She was built in
Chester, Pa. in 1874, is 12S feet long. As
feet beam p feet depth of hold She
has cargo capacity of 400 tons and can
easily accommodate 2o0o troops The City
Of Pekin could probably average II knots
an hour across the Pacific,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
EX-SEC. HERBERT PLEASED.
The Great Victory Of Commodore Dewey i
Very Gratifying.

Washington. May FIX Secretary
Herbert was at the navy Department.
today, in conference with some of the
officials. Few men are more gratified
than the ex-secretary at the victory
achieved by the American force at
Manila. lie felt a special interest in
the matter because Commodore Dewey
was chief of the equipment bureau
Of the department during Mr.. Herhert's
administration and thus the two men
became warm friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
SO FAR, ALL CONJECTURE.
ManiIa's Surrender IS Believed But
Cannot Be Substantiated.

London, May 4.-Inquiries at the office
Of the Eastern Telegraph 60. show that
at noon. London time. the Hong Kong
Manila cable was sin interrupted. The
reported surrender Of Manila, while prob
ably true is Vet conjecture.
The principal Manila merchants in Lon
don agree that their latest letters show
that the Philippine Islands will he pleased
to have the revolt en1ed. and will view
with cquanimity Americas future action
there. They all gladly hail the end of a
state of things which the merchants say
is quite as bad as in cuba.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
WILL SOON HEAR FROM DEWEY.

Madrid, May a 7. Mt is be
lieved in Spanish circles here that a
vessel belonging to the fleet of Commo-
dore Dewey has succeeded in lifting
the cable in Manila. connecting with
the Hong Kong, but that the commo-
dore has not been able to use it, not
having with him the necessary tele-
graphic apparatus. There is no CON
hrmation of this story.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
QUEEN REGENT MAY RESIGN.
To Save the Throne She Seriously Con-
sders Resigning the Regency.

London. May 5.-The Vienna correspon-
dent of the Daily Chronicle says: "The
idea of the resignation Of the regency by
queen Maria Christina is being seriously
considered by the members Of the i'm
peria family of Austria, with a view Of
avelting an anti-dynastie movement and
saving the throne. An exchange Of ideas
on the subject is going on between The
queen Regent ana her Austrian family,
cldcdly opposed"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
WARsHIPs OFF THE BANKS.

Philadelphia, May Capt Whyte of
the Allen liner Turanian. which ar
rived, today, from Glasgow via st.
Johns and Halifax, states that Sunday,
when off the banks after shutdown h
sighted in the distance Il warship with
a cruiser ahead, followed by two boats
thought to be torpedo boats Capt.
Whyte signaled the mysterious craft
but they made no reply.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
THE MDNlTOR IEHlGn
Leaves Vineyard Haven-Tug Disabled Lehieh
Proceeds Under Own Steam.

Vineyard Haven Mass. May 4.--Thc
monitor Lehgh sailed. this afternoon. in
tow of the tug Clara Ciarita. for Port
land. but when of Cape Poguc at 10 A
~. the tug blew out plug from a leaky
tube in her boilers and was compelled to
return here for repairs. The Lehigh pro-
ceeded under her own steam. The cap
tain Of the tug expects to complete re
pairs in time to overtake her. this
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
OUTBREAKS IN SPAIN.
Continued from page ID

cess, The Conservatives and Carlists
are the great parties of the future, and
some of the Conservative groups are
graVitating toward Carlism. The eco
nomic question. however, Will come to
the front first. for hunger cannot wait.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Spain Steps Expectations OF Food.

London, May 5.-The Madrid cores
pendent of the Daily Mail telegraph
ing Wednesday night says; The
Cortes will tomorrow approve the
measure prohibiting the expectation
of corn, -FOUR, rye, maize ana potatoes.
ana suppressing the duty on the i'm
portation of these articles"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
FREEDOM OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Yokohoma, May 1.-THE sensation
created by the defeat of the Spanish
fleet at Manila is regarded as being
deeply interesting to Japan. as it is
taken for granted that ii rresages the
downfall of Spanish power in the east
and the freedom Of the Philippine is
lands
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Gladstone's Sirenath Faiiing.

London. May 5.-The Daily Chronicle
says, this morning; Mir. Gladstones
strength steadily declines. though
there is, we believe no prospect Of any
immediate end"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
Says We Did No Damage.

Madrid. May Am official dispatch
from Havana says that Monday. an
American warship freq four shots against
the Canaries battalion which was making
reconnaissance, but without result.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
SAN FRANCISCO ON PATROL,

Provincotown. Mass, May 4.-'The crui-
ser san Francisco weighed anchor ut
=. NJ. for a coast cruise. She will return.
early in the morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
TIE WORK OF SPANIARDS.
Believed that Spanish Spies Blew Up Santa
Cruz Powder Works.

San Francisco, Cal, May 1.-THE coro-
ners inquest in the powder explosion case
Continued on page 50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
NO WORD FROM DEWEY.
Continued from page H.

with great suspicion the news emenat-
ing from Portugal, because of the recog
uized sympathy of the Portuguese with
the Spanish side. 1t would be worth
a coed deal to the Spanish admiral
commanding the Aging squadron to
throw us off our guard by having US
believe that he had returned to Spain.
The navy department has secured
two vessels, the Australia and the City
of Pekin. in San Francisco, which will
be loaded with coal and supplies and
rushed OFF to join Commodore DeWey's
fleet Whether or not they will carry
troops will be determined positively
when the commodore is heard from up
on this matter.
The navy department is hurrynS to-
gether an exceptionally large stock 81
ammunition to go forward on the City
Of Pekin, to recruit the ammunition
Of Commodore DeWey's fleet. The frs.
shipment Of projectiles left New York,
yesterday. and additional shipments
viii lie made until the full quota Of
powder and shot viii be in san Fran
cisco within the next 10 days.
There will be total Of mole than 20
csc Irojectilcs Of various calibre and
weight. For lhe four big S-inch guns
Of The olympia there will be 500 S-inch
steel armor piercing projectiies weigh
ing about 900 pounds each. For the G.
inch guns Of the Olympia, Baltimore
and Boston and other ships, there Will
be 1909 steel projectiles. The Other
shipments will include about 10000 G.
pound rifle balls. 200o 5-inch shells.
300o 2-pound balls and 5000 1-pound
balls.
The navy department is fortunate IN
having laid in an ample stock of pro-
jeetilcs Of all weights and sizes so tina:
there viii be no delay in getting a full
supply ready for shipment to Com
modore Dewey. The supply of powder
is not 50 readily obtained as powder
has bsen distributed to the several
44na.s o,,d ra,orts &C fast az II has
''ii'' = '''' ''''-''''
the emergency IN the case 81 lhN -ASl-
attic feet. powder intended for other
uses win hp forwarded Ia San Fran
. ,-,,..,,.. 1,....
ne recent tNf"'Ni0i'9 VI P0"NS i'i''i8
have not crippled the navy department
in securing supplies Of powder. but
,i,.,. t,,., ,.,,,,.ad Gonna d.Iav in fIl;no
,
40 ht" oIl!c'al news mas c"iilc |"
confirm the report from Hawaii that
The islands have tt ndeled to the United
et,+a, ~. ,,..,,, r,.s r. t. c,id mai
u 1-'4 ~ ii''''
position TO san Francesca It WouiG
would be forwarded by the railway
about five days Without exception
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
COLUMBIA SAILS FOR BAR t1ARBOR

PASSPORT, Me. May 1.-The United
States ship Columbia sailed for Ear Har-
Dor, at p. NJ.
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CIENFUEGOS ROMBARDED.
Continued from page ID

to put to sea and try TO engage thc
Cape Verde feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-05
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drug
gists refund the money IL 1t fails to cure. Zoe.
The genuine has l.. b. Q. on each tablet.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-12-13

me 10 summon You to the court II
Frankfort. .a"
DO YOU take me as prisoner, then
asked the count. :
Nothing was said to me of arrest. !
vas merely commissioned TO denver %
vol1 the message Of the emperor.
What are your orders If | refuse 10
co."
\ hundred armed men stood behlnd
no count. Il thousand more were WITHIN
call Of the castle bell; two lances. hiF
were at the back of the messenger. but
the strength OF the empire was betok-
cned by the symbol OF his breast MY
orders are to take back your answer 10
his imperial majesty replied the mes
Scncer. calmly.
The cunt. though hot-hcaded. was no
fool. and he stood for Il moment pom
1ering on the words which the Knight
ii Ihrenbur- had spoken on taking ms
leave
let not the crafty archbishop en-
brcil YOU with the emperor.
This warning had been the cautious
warriors parting advice 10 him.
If YOU will honor my humble roof,