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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-14
LEE DESIRES REST.
Consul General Opposed to Public Re-
ceptiOns and Misunderstanding.

WASHINGTON, April bat 10 o'clock
this morning joint committee from the
Union Veteran League and the Confederate
Veteran Association of the District of CO.
lumbia called on Consul General Lee at the
Shoreham Hotel and invited him to attend
a public reception to be given in his honor
at an early day In response to their very
pressing invitation the general said that he
would rather not have a reception. The
people of Washington had been very kind
to him, and he appreciated their kindness.
He was very tired however, and would
much prefer to rest while in Washington.
1t was explained that there would be no
handshaking, except with the ladies, and
the only speech that would be permitted
would be very brief address of welcome
by Corporal Tanner. The old soldiers in
line would give him the military salute, in
stead of shaking hands, and altogether the
reception would be made very easy for him.
1t was stated. further, that the citizens of
Washington were extremely anxious to
meet him, and out of Difference to their
wishes the committee thought the general
should waive his objections and permit
them to proceed with their arrangements.
He stoutly insisted. however, that he
needed rest, and, in addition he thought it
PNSAA~ -
manner. To an appeal from old com
rade that he could afford to surrender once
in his life, especially to his friends and adj
n.irers, the general finally consented to
hold the matter in allegiance until 1890
o'clock tomorrow, when he would give the
committee his answer. Several members of
the committee afterwards expressed the
opinion that the general should not appear
in this public way, especially at this time.
His consent, it is said, might be misinter-
preted and give rise to criticism. 1t is alto
gether probable that the reception will not
be held.
During the committees conference with
General Lee, Senior Palma, the head of the
Cuban Junto in New York and Senior Que
sada, its Washington representative, were
introduced. The general shook hands with
them in formal way, but said nothing.
Gen. Joe Wheeler member of Congress
from Alabama, was among the callers at
the Shoreham this morning. General Lee
was very hoarse this morning, owing to the
open-air speeches he had been compelled
to make during the last two days. Other
wise he seemed to be in good condition
At noon General Lee visited the Navy
Department at the invitation of the strate-
gle board At the conclusion of the meet
ing it was stated by those present that
General Lee and the members of the board
had gone over the entire question of Of
fensive and defensive movements in the
event of hostilities, but no derails, of
course, were obtainable
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zas, bound from New York for Havana, put
in here last night TO ascertain the existing
conditions before proceeding. As Havana
news was very meager she couli not be en-
lightened and still lies here. The harbor IS
still dotted with war ships, and from the
shore the whitehead tackles can easily
be seen drilling on board The Fern mas
been painted the war color and left Tor
Tampa this morning TO fetch some amTnuni-
ton which is coming frcm the North for
the fleet.
Key West. especially the Cuban portion Of
II. was much stirred to-day and divided,
some of the Cubans shouting and singing
patriotic songs and others looking much
more seriously upon the results OF pos
sible breach between the United States and
Spain. A fake" bulletin announcing that
an order had beer issued by President Nc
Americans OH the West Indian keys be-
tween the ages of eighteen and forty-five,
TO form a battalion for the army of Cuban
occupation, caused deep and far from
praiseworthy emotion in the breasts of
many patriots Of Cuba. News regarding
the movements of troops Is anXiously
awaited. The long period of uncertainty is
undoubtedly having an effect upon the fleet.
Signs of WEAKNESS and discomfort over the
delay in taking action in the case of Cuba
are apparent. With the dawn of each day
renewed hopes are expressed that the war
ships Wit be ordered to Havana; but. when
the flags are hauled down at night, the war
vessels are still Juggling idly at their an
chors and the hopeful feeling goes down
with the sun
start and if the order comes for warlike
move the blue jackets of the fleet and their
officers will respond with a burst of en-
thusiasm which can only be appreciated by
those who nave been spending the weary
days of waiting here. The tugs Algonquin
and Nezinescott. from New York. arrived
here to-day and their prospective COM
Inanders, Lieutenants Crossley and Noel,
reported to Captain Sampson, in command
of the fleet. During the day the news
reached here that the flying squadron had
received orders to sail, and il caused much
excitement among both officers and men,
tinged with a feeling of chagrin at the fact
that Schley's squadron had been the first
to get away But later came the news that
the flying squadron was only going on
few hours practice cruise and down went
the hopes of the fleet again, only to be res
Vived by another dispatch saying that, after
ALL the squadron might only be going out
side the capes, there to await further and
more important instructions from Washing
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Proceedings on Board a Man-Of-War
Before a Fight Begins.
Weekly

The modern armor-clad war vessel
whether battle ship, cruiser or monitor, is
practically an experiment as regards the
actual amount of damage she could intict
and stand in action. But there is no uncer-
tainty as to how she would fight and what
would take place above and below her decks
as, stripped 20 the waist and in her war
paint or ghostly gray, she sailed into the
thundeIOuS combat.
At the shrill call of the boatswains whis
tie to clear ship for action every man is at
his post and hard at work Flagstaffs, rail-
ings, hatchways, ventilatorS and canopy
cranes are turned down out of the way and
the decks left bare save for the flash plates
that take the first blast of the great guns
Boats and davits are slowed down beyond
the sweep of the long black muzzles, loose
woodwork and all inflammable material
are either thrown overheard or soaked with
water while the pumps and fire hose are
ready for instant use. Everything is clear
and snug, but the flag remains floating in
defiance at the masthead. The men, like
the ship, are naked to the waist, and most
their keepsakes and messages to the chap
lain and think only of going into the fight
not If they will ever come safely out of it.
The gunnerS stand in readiness about the
larger pieces, each with his store of am
munition close at hand The captain in the
coming tower, sheltered by a foot of Steel
scans the horizon. On the bridges at the
guns, at the hoists in the magazines and
shell rooms every one calmly waits
Not a word is spoken except the quiet
brief commands of the divisional officer
but the engines are pounding and seething
away. and the ship PUSHES upon the enemy
perhaps two or three miles away. In the
distance flash. q puff of smoke, muff1ed
boom signals the opening, and then at last
the twelve-inch rifles belch forth their
awful thunder. The dogs of war have be-
and fire. of sound and fury, SubSiding ONLY
with the mingled cries of victory and death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-14

They Expect to Profit by War in
Western Hemisphere.

LONDON, April 1.-THE Berlin CORE
spondent of the Times says: I'm the prac-
teal spirit which has distinguished them
for twenty years past the Germans are al
present chiefly concerned with the probable
effects of a war between the United States
and Spain on German commerce and ship
ping. Many German firms have sagaciously
curtailed business transactions with Spain
and Cuba in the belief. one forecast ex-
presses it. America will be the iron kettle
and Spain the earthenware pot in the event
of conflict. The shipping interest takes
the view that even if Spain should be sue
cessful at first on sea- solid advantage
might be reaped by German ship owners.
AT present the American coasting trade is
conducted under the American flag
If the American, coasting vessels are
prevented rom putting to sea the
United States will be oblsged to
maintain its trading by handing this over
to foreigners and it is reported that siren
uous efforts to secure a large share of it
are now being made by German firms.
Transport vessels also will be required
and the question as to what actually con-
stitutes contraband of war is being eagerly
discussed The view is expressed that whole
modern definitions include such commodities
as VictualS and coal as cOntraba and
Spain would not venture to stop German
or English vessels with cargoes of this
character. Unless the Spanish fleet can eS-
tablish an effective blockade at New York
Philadelphia and Baltimore. SPANS claim
to seal up these ports will not be recognized
Inc possibility of bombardment of New
York is discussed and it is admitted that in
such an event Hamburg and Bremen would
be involved in grave commercial losses
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ADJUSTMENTS.

There is only one "Chimmie Fadden'' on
the road just now, and the Park Theater
will have him for the next three days. OPEN
ing with the matinee this afternoon. This
distinctly American type of character has
been greatly enjoyed and the play has oc--
cupied a good share of the public atten-
ton during the past two years. 1t has been
PLAYED heretofore in the high priced houses
and it's present tour at popular prices is
very successful. Charles r. Grapewin is the
"Chimmie' of the cast.
Musical people are asking what sort Of q
company is the Baggetto italian organiza-
ton that comes to English's next week
The following from William Armstrong;
criticism in the Chicago Tribune. after the
opening performance Monday night in La
Boheme" shows what David Bispham, the
great singer at the coming May festival,
thinks of il. Mr.. Armstrong says:
1T was az the end of this act that the company
shade its triumph, and when Sgnorinas Vicini and
Fanton and sigs. Agostini and Girard had I'm
ishei their quartet thes audience broke into ap-
plause. Brlvos were repeated and huttertng
handkerchief proclaimed feminine approval. DIR.
David Bisphsm. who occupied enc of the forward
boxes arose in his enthusiasm and stood ciapping
his hands till the number repeated. The last
act is a pathetic description Of how Mimi, re-
turning the attic home of her lover. falls dead
uron the stairs. When the curtain fell there was
call after call. to which the stars responded. re-
appearing with smiling appreciation. The same
opera VIII be repeated tonight with the same
cast.
English's box office viii reopen to-day for
the sale of "Gayest Manhattan" which
comes to that theater Monday and Tuesday
The management announces a special Tues
day matinee.
Sousa's big spectacle, THE Trooping of
the Colors." was to have it's first perform
ance last night In Pittsburg.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-14
MUST BE A WAR AT SEA.
London Times Discusses How We
Must Fight Snnin


LONDON, April 1.-THE Times, in a long
article this morning discussing the naval
situation and comparing the navies of Spain
and the United States, says: 1.-THE war
must primarily, if not mainly, be conducted
by sea. Before either combatant can en-
ploy land forces it must have asserted and
made good its claim to superiority afioat
within the sphere of its operations. This
can only be done by meeting and DEF ,ating
the enemy's naval forces at sea or by con-
filming them to port
IT. instead of doing this, an attempt were
made. for example, by the United States
to invade Spanish territory, or on the other
hand, by the Spaniards to send reinforce
ments to Cuba, it might and probably would
lead to disaster. Within recent years the
defeat of the Italians at LISA and the de-
feat of the Chinese at the Yalu have
situation. 1t is unlikely that President Nc
Kinleys naval and military advisers will
fall into similar error, and doubt is there
by thrown on his alleged intention of COM
mencing operations by an invasion of Cuba
or Porto Rico. AS for the possibilities of
strategical situation may be smplified of
course, if Spain should decide not to send
her fleet across the Atlantic but in this
case she virtually relinqushes everything
Although her record as a sea power during
the last three centuries is one of almost
continuous disaster, it affords numerous ex-
amples of heroism and gallantry on the part
while the personal bravery of her people is
beyond question:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-14

CHICAGO, April ia special to the
Tribune from Chattanooga. Tenn, says:
Key West and not Chickamauga is to be
the front Of the army The change has been
made in twinkle. The two companies of
the TweE.y-fifth Infantry which expected
TO encamp as a regiment at Chickamauga
have been suddenly ordered TO proceed with
all haste to Key West, Fla An engine with
siding near the depot tomorrow when the
regiment is expected to arrive This train
will run as a special to Miami. Fla. where
Plant liner will transport the troops to
Key West. This sudden move disarranges
plans made here, and it is a question to
how long the balance of the regiment under
Colonel Burt, who will stay with the main
body, will remain at Chickamauga. The en-
tire regiment may be sent through to Key
West. and the destination of all the other
commands now under orders changed 10
that place, leaving Chickamauga as train
ing ground for militia and volunteers.
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Ike me to Himself. that may not behold

take me to Himself. that may not behold
such sight
>"Those present say that the aged pontiff
spoke with such real emotion that his words
deeply touched all. After mass the Pope
end Cardinal Rampolia conferred together
for hour. and Their were joined by the
Spanish ambassador who was the bearer of
warlike news.
20 learn that one of the projects of the
Pope, if the chief obstacles to peace had
been a refusal by the insurgents to accept
an armistiee was to instruct the Bishop of
Havana to send Capuckin monks to preach
peace and moderation to the people all over
the island. The Pope has dispatched to
Emperor Francis Joseph, in answer TO
telegram from his Majesty, a message in
Italian, thanking him for mis- kindness and
for the way in which he had responded to
the Pope 5 request The pontiff begged him
to make last trial by using his good Of
hces with the heads of other states to
spare the world the horrors of war. As is
patent to all, Leo XIII has done everything
humanity possible, but war is now consid-
cred almost upon us even by the most OPP
The Vienna correspondent of the Times
says: 1T is clear that the Vienna press is
able to make neither head nor tail of the
message, but there is a general tone of UNI
certainty and distrust of President McKin-
ley's ultimate intentions. 1t is somewhat
surprising 10 ma Such a deep interest in
the question, as Austro-Hungary is not di-
rectly concerned. This can only be eX-
planned by dynastic reasons. Nor is it usual
TO find such unanimity among all shades of
opinion. Not good word is said for the
United States, but it is hardly necessary
to add that among many grievances against
America some few are imaginary Per-
haps which has the most appear
ance of justification is the refusal
of the United States to accept mixed COM
mission of inquiry into the cause of the
Maine explosion. / believe several sugges-
tionS were put forward. One was that the
representatives of some of the small neu-
trail states should cooperate with the
that half the commission should be an
pointed by the United States and the other
half by certain European powers. Presi-
dent Mckinley may have had his reasons
for declining to entertain any such propos-
ais, but it is a fact that his doing so was
regretted elsewhere, as we'll in Austria.
The Neues Weiner Tagblatt complains of
the conspicuous absence of all mention of
European intervention in President McI<in-
ley's message, which contains not even a
sympathetic recognition of it.
This journal says it is questionable
whether that was good policy, as the motto
America for Americans constitutes no sa-
cred right in the law of nations. President
Mckinley, it argues who claims for his
country the mission of securing peace and
order in Cuba, would not be entitled to raise
objections if suddenly other factors were to
come forward and insist on sharing with
him the task of peacemaker and mediator
for it is not only the interests of America
that are at stake, but those of the whole
world, and, consequently, of Europe"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-14
News of the Vixcaya.

NEW YORK April 13-The steamer
Arkadia arrived to-day from Porto Rico
ports, the last of which being San Juan
on April 6. While the Arkadia was at San
Juan the Spanish cruisefs Vizcaya and
Almirante Oquendo arrived, entering the
harbor on Tuesday, April s. Immediately
after their arrival they began coaling, and
it was said they would sail on the 18th to
join the Spanish fiotilla of torpedo boats
its way westward In addition to the
three small Spanish gunboats which are
regularly stationed at Porto Rico. While
u great many of the business men in Porto
Rico are Germans, public sentiment is
strongly Dro-SnaniSh
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-14
GEN. woODFoRD SERENE.
Everybody Else at Madrid in bad
HumOr-A CarIist Manifesto.

MADRID. April IS, 8:45 p. NIT is re-
ported that an official telegram has been
received from the Philippines saying that a
serious outbreak has taken place in Fuluan
and that the insurgents have seized the
telegraph station, the operators barely es-
Gaping with their lives. Troops have been
sent to quel the outbreak
The very worst impression prevails this
evening. Again the bourse has declined
Ministers say that there is no news Gen.
Woodford alone preserves serenity and ST.
lence.
A report is current that Cardinal Ram
polla, the papal secretary of state, tele-
graphed the Madrid government to-day:
AN assurance that peace between Spain
and the United States will not be dis
turbed.'
Don Carlos has issued a manifesto, in the
course of which he says: The Carlist who,
in the face of war with the United States,
would rise in arms against Spain is a trail
tor. If war occurs all those who fight
against the foreigner who insults us, will
deserve well of Carlos. If the Spanish gov
eminent does not venture on to war, but
permits the loss of Cuba, then Carlists who
do not respond to the voice of the King will
also be traitors. If the government will not
take up the glove thrown down by Wash
ington, the King himself will come to
Spain, and if he cannot get soldiers, he
will get volunteers from the provinces to
defend the honor of the country
Perfect tranquility continues to reign in
Madrid. The news from Barcelona and
Saragossa is that groups of people are
demonstrating in the streets. The police
and civil guard, together with the civil au-
tEorities in these two towns, are trying TO
dispense the demonstrators. Though the
censorship is very severe regarding news
with public demonstrations it is not
thought that those taking place at BARGE
Iona and Saragossa are as yet very serious
In political circles Il more optimistic i'm
gram from Cardinal Rampolla showing that
he yet trusts for a peaceful solution. The
Associated Press correspondent visited
Senior SagaSta, but he refused to say any
thing for publication. He thinks it his duty
in the circumstances to show the greatest
reserve.
Contrasting with all the war rumors tea
party is being given this afternoon at the
royal palace in honor of the members of
the international Congress of Hygiene All
with the exception of Senior Sagasta. The
salons are crowded and great animation
prevails. The Queen Regent has been talk
ing with the chief members of the congress.
Upon reassembling of the Cortes Colonel
Genard Alas (retired), lately elected depu-
ty for Sancti Spiritus, Cuba, will introduce
a bill to the effect that Spain should evacu-
ate Cuba, reSerVing her sovereignty and a
yearly royalty with an arrangement as to
the debts
no better solution in aid of peace in the
existing circumstances and he thinks the
powers could propose no other solution at
the stage now reached.
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Rochefort'a warming to France.

PARIS. April 13.-The Cubans living here
counsel General Maxine Gomez to learn
from the experience of the past to place no
trust in Spanish promises, but to refuse the
armistice and to demand that Spain COM
pletely evacuate Cuba. The French papers
which support the Cuban cause say il
Spain be sincere, why does she not liberate
the prisoners in the dungeons of Cueta,
editor of the Intransigente. who is intimate
with the Paris Cubans, declares that con-
fiict is inevitable and warns France not 10
expose herself to a risk which would be
more disastrous than in 1870. ANY action OF
a European power" he says, would breed
an Anglo-American alliance against Russia
and France"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-14

PARIS April 1s.-The Temps. comments
ing to-day On the Cuban situation, says:
by a curious contradiction President Nc
KSnley renounces the diplomatic path at the
moment when he was beginning to gather
the first precious fruits of his activity. He
gives up the reins and direction to Con-
gross at the very moment there is supreme
danger in slackening his hold of this inn
patient team and when it would have been
comparatively easy to obtain the upper
hand" In conclusion the Temps remarks:
1T has been reserved to the great democ-
racy, whose pacific theories have taught us
TO veno.ate civil virtues. to give to the
world the modifying spectacle of the al
lance OF hot-brained iingoism and the most
vulgar utilitarianiSm'
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MEETING OF THE CABINET.
McKinIey's Message COnsidered-Sit-
uation Regarded as Serious.

MADRID, April 13.-The situation is re-
garded to-day on all sides, even apparently
by the United States minister. General
Woodford, as being most serious. As the
result of a long. important Cabinet council
last night, the Spanish War Office is active
ly engaged in fortifying and manning the
Mediterranean islands of Spain and in plac-
ing other portions of the kingdom in "a
state of defense. 1t is understood that in
srructions have been cabed to Captain
General Blanco to carry the suspension of
hostilities to practical effect. according to
the circumstances in each district.
The Cabinet meeting lasted five hours.
and. it is said, was mainly devoted to con-
sideration of President McKinleys recent
message to Congress on the Cuban situation
When the ministers adjourned an official
note was issued. setting forth the views of
the government 1t is variously commented
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THE PoPE's SAD PRAYER.
Asks God to Avert War or CIoxe His
Eyes in Death.

LONDON. April 1.-THE Rome CORE
srcndent of the Daily News says: THE
Pope is exceedingly upset by the latest de-
velopments of the Hispano-American ques-
ton. which seems turning in a way he had
Eoped and tried to avert This morning
having said mass in the Sistine chapel he
turned to those around him and exclaimed:
L have prayed God with the whole force of
my being and with the deepest fervor TO
avert this sad war and not TO allow my pom
tificate to end in the smoke of battle
Otherwise have implored the Almighty to