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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-14

| The little melee might have developed in.
30 general riot. There seems to be no
doubt that as it was, cne revolver was
drawn. The feeling was very intense, al
though it was relieved somewhat by the
good humored fir1nness of the Speaker.
When order, but not composure, had
been restored, there was proposition for
a recess, but experienced members,
| especially from the South, came to the
| Speakers desk to urge that it would not
do. Bartlett and Brumm were sur
rounded by their friends and recess
might allow the members to burst out.
So the Speaker directed the clerk to pro-
ceed to the regular order of business,
which was a public land bill. This re-
| lieved the strain.
While this was going on the committee
on rules met and formulated a rule that
| the Cuban resolution could be taken up
in the regular order The committee took
no action on the limitation of debate, but
the radical element among the Republi-
cans had already canvassed the party and
got into line minority for the lmmedi-
ate ordering of the previous question.
Mr.. johnson of Indiana, opposed this
closing of debate, and some conservative
Republicans thought with him, but
realizing shat the sentiment Of their
party was wholly against them, acqui-
esced. Mr. johnson, however, became
so determined that he persisted in inter
rupting General Henderson, wno was
speaking, until the sergeant at-arms was
ordered to present the mace before him.
| This caused him TO take his seat.
| So the resolutions for intervention at
j once were adopted by the Republican ma
1ority. The warHke element, whith had
been held in line behind the President,
until now, came forward and took the
direction of affairs, and mads good their
ultimatum of few days ago that if the
| President would not lead he must follow.
This President will cooperate loyalty and
tbe whole Republican party will stand to-
aether. The conservative men in the
House who have until this time hoped to
avert extreme action, finding that they
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-14

struck Mr.. Thorp of Virginia. Bartlettt
then dashed at Brumm. With him came
angry men from his party. There seemed
to be general drift Of Democrats into
the Cherokee Strip. Young Gaines OF
Tennessee who is proud in the reputation
that he looks like Andrew Jackson, came
walking on the tops of the desks. De
Graffenried from tie wilds OF Tex S,
where he is called the Black Eagle of the
pinev Woods. got into the centre of the
conflict, no one knows how. Perhaps he
flew. The Republicans generally re-
mained in their seats on the opposite SIDE
Of the hall, but some Of the most nery
dashed across to their beleaguered asso-
ciate in the Cherokee Strip.
Colonel Pearce of Missouri. was the
foremost of them. He came like flash
and hurled himself upon the black haired
De Graffenreid When the uproar began
the Speaker ordered the sergeant at arms
to restore order, the members having
ceased to obey the gavel The sergeant,
B. f. Russell of Missouri. q native OF OK.
ford county, Maine, took the silver bound
ebony fasces, surmounted with the silver
aao1a from its stand near the Speaker $
char. md plunged into the melee, above
which the silver eagle hovered and tossed
as ifs beared was buffeted about in the
struggling knot OF members,
The Sneaker was perfectly cool, and
under his admonitions all but the most
frey members returned to their seats
The Republicans generally did SO but re-
mained standing at their desks, SOLID
tank Of men on the left side Of the hall.
The Democrats also, except those VINO IN
habit the border line Of the cherokee
Strip, generally kept in their seats, SO by
the influence of the gavel, the mace ana
the personal appeals of the Speaker, the
disorder quieted.
The crowded galleries, at first too sur
prised for denomination, soon began to
add to the confusion, but sharp adj
Inonition from the Speaker brought them
to order. Ii was fortunate thing for
the House that no inexperienced or hot
headed man was in the Speakers chair.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-14
CALL FOR STATE TROOPS.
ro.ty thousand Will De Required
In Case Of War.

Washington, April 13-There was great
er activity in both the war and navy de-
partmeuts today than has been the case
for over week past, and everything
tended to indicate the general belief that
hostilities with Spain will not be post
poned many days.
Probably the most significant action at
tie navy department was instructing the
naval auxiliary board at New York to
Immediately purchase the ocean grey.
hounds ST. Paul and St. Louis OF the
American line. Orders were issued to
purchase another first class auxiliary
cruiser, probably the Yorktown OF the
Old Dominion line and to purchase the
Brazilian cruiser Nichteroy. This last
named vessel is about to be inspected and
the result will determine the question OF
her requirement by the navy, The pur-
chase of the ST. Paul and st. Louis is
probably the most expensive transaction
consummated by the navy department
since the beginning of the war excite
ment. The amount paid for them is
known to be about s5.0OO,00O The St.
Paul left Southampton on the 9th inst.
and is dus in New York on the 18th. The
St. Louis is at the English port and the
date of her return is not stated. The St.
Louis and St. Paul will be sent to
Cramps shipyard where they were con-
structed, to be fitted out as auxiliary
cruis ers. With rush work, the vessels
will be in readiness for service in about
thirty days.
The Yorktown is vessel Of 1900 tons,
is not to be in an entirely satisfactory
condition and this is delaying the pur
| chase
| Captain Sigsl,ee. the hero of the Maine
and Captain Goodrich, president of the
naval war college. have been practically
agreed upon by the navy department as
| the two officers to take command of the
st. Louis and St. Paul.
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Another significant event at the navy
department today was secret conference
between Consul General Lee and the
naval strategic board, composed OF Assist
ant Secretary Roosevelt, Rear Admiral
Walker, retired, Captain Goudrich OF the
naval war college, Commander Clover
and Captain Crowninshield chief of the
bureau of navigation, General Lee was
questioned in detail as to the armament
of the forts in Havana harbor, the loca-
tion and strength of land batteries and
other points of military Importance, his
residence has given him knowledge Of.
The conference discussed thoroughly the
entire question of offensive and defensive
| movements in the neighborhood of Cuba
in the light of valuable information
which General Lee impaired.
The war department has everything in
readiness for prompt movement of
troops toward some central point, particu-
Iarly of the forces east Of the Rocky
Mountains, but General Miles says that
nothing is likely to be done in the way of
moving any large body of troops south
eastward until there is evidence that
their services will be needed.
Complete arrangements have been made
for the immediate mobilization of prac.
tioally the entire military force of the
government at the Chickamauga Nation
al Park at the first sign of trouble.
1t is said that in case of necessity call
will be issued for about forty thousand
troops, preferably from the National
Guard of the different states and terri
tories. If the war policy contemplates the
invasion of Cuba the army may be in
creased to 40. COO men. OF this the regular
troops and the National Guardsmen will
aggregate about 5000 men and the re
mainder will be made up of volunteers
In the event of call upon the Nationa
Guard attention will be directed first te
the organizations in the States of New
YORK, Penn syIvania and Ohio and the
District of Columbia. General Miles,
plan is to mobilize seventeen of ths
twenty-five regiments of infantry ane
five of the ten regiments of cavalry at ths
Chickamauga Park as speedily as pos
sib!e
General Flagler, chief of the orananot
bureau is bending every effort towards
supplying the seacoast Notifications with
rapid fire and other formidable guns ane
the engineer bureau is constructing
various works Of defense and building
emplacements for the guns. Genera
Flagler had another consultation with tht
Secretary of War today for the purpose O
obtaining an additional allotment OF
money from the emergency fund for rapie
fire and field artillery guns and for am
munition for the sane.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-14
GDNE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
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and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
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only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
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ceptable to the stomach, prompt IN
its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY NEW foHH' H.E-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-14

another day, but this did not prevent
most exciting and vigorous debate upon
the resolution and the Cuban situation.
All day long the Senate listened with the
galleries while vigorous speeches were
made for and against the proposition.
| The minority report was presented by
four members of the foreign relations
committee-Senator Foraker OF Ohio, Re
publican, joining with thres Democratic
membsrs-who are in favor of the recog
milton of the independence of the people
of Cuba, at once and it is an interesting
fact that there seems to be quite gener-
al feeling that the minority report of the
| committee lnayi when the vote is taken,
| be the action of the Senate. Debate and
discussion may alter this condition,
| which seems to exist now, but the temper
of Senators on both sides seems inclined
| In that direction.
| Although the Senate was the first to
Ipresent its resolutions, the House YVES
| first TO act. For more than five hours
efforts were made in tho committee en-
| foreign affairs to secure unanimous action
but in the end the division of the COM
mittee on party lines prevailed and the
resolution of the majority was passed
after one of the most exciting episodes
| that has been witnessed in the House
since the Fifty-first Congress Party feel
| ing ran high and as foreshadowed by the
action of the COMMITTEES party lines were
sharply drawn resulting in a scene which
became personal and disgraceful. The
members of the committee were inclined
| TO support unanimous report even it it
did not wholly meet their views, but after
long conference with the leaders OF the
minority who counselled standing on the
ground which the Democratic party had
assumed during this Congress. 1T was de-
cided to favor direct recognition of the
insurgents as the government of Cuba.
| The conservative forces of the Senate
favor the House resolution in preferences
to that reported by the Senate COMMITTEES.
They do not believe it is as radical and
plished. Other conservatives favor
still moro mild resolution as evidenced by
that presented by Senator Hale, which IS
in direct line with the Presidents mes
sage.
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could not effect anything, generally de-
cided tn move with their party.

could not effect anything, generally de-
cided to move with their party.
Most of them did it regretfully, but
under the convictions that they could not
stop the war, and that if it WAS coming
their party must face its responsibilities
united and harmoniously. The Democrats
generally voted for the resolution, evident
ly fearing that refusal might be con-
strued as opposition to war.
The House resolution must now go to
the Senate. It is thought that that body,
under the leadership of the Foraker ele-
nent, will stand out for independence as
we'll as intervention. In that case a
difference may arise between the two
houses which will require some time to
SETTLE
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Tsp PEolAz TO THE PREss.1


Washington, April 'ls.-The House Of
Representatives by an nearly unanimous
vote has decided for armed intervention
IN Cuba at once The Democrats general
IL voted for this when they found that
tbav could not have their own way, and
that the Republican party had taken con-
troll Of the situation. There was great ex-
o;terent and memorable scenes attended,
the momentous step. One feature early
in the proceedings was regretable. There
was IN attempt, whom the resolution
CANA in, to manoeuver for some tactical
advantage for the Democrats. The rules
and the long established practice of the
House give to the majority party the con-
troll of the consideration of all measures
brought before the House II the majority
are defeated on preliminary vote the
control passes to the minority. When the
resolution came in today it came in on a
reouest for unanimous consent, and it
seemed that Mr.. Bailey Of Texas, wes try
ing to use his power of objection to jockey
the majority out of their control OF the
message. This is one of the ordinary
things in legislation and in normal times
excites no interest.
But today the House was surch"rgeo
with electricity members were excited
and anxious. In some way, Mr.. Brumm
of Pennsylvania, took exception to re-
mark by Mr.. BARTLETT of Georgia, and is
said in the confusion to have called him
q liar, Mr.. Brum1n is I. Republican ana
sits in the section at the extreme rlght Oh
the Speakers chair, which is called the
Cherokee strip, because in strip OF seats
a,a eoue Renublicans who cannot find
seats on the Republican side, ana occupy
a little reservation on the Democratic
side.
Mr. BARTLETT is a Democrat and has a
seat in the midst of his party some dis
tance from Mr. Rrumm. Mr.. Bartlett is
a very mild man ordinarily, small in
stature and retiring in manner. But he
fairly flew down the aisle. seized bound
volume of the Congressional Digest and
hurled it al Mr.. Brumm's face, but II
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-14
Disagreement as to Form of Resolution May Cause
Delay in Upper House.

Fist Fight signazed the Preliminary Proceedings nm the
uHomse-One Man Revolver and Dire Trouble was
T,.e.temed-Snealxer Order Apologies
the Affair Ridcmous Than Serious-Tae Fly
5og Souadron Sais-New American liners ST. Paul and
ST. Purcaased-Madrzd sald TO DE under SaaraHaA
Haw-londom Again Asserts That He Sold Spain
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-14
GIBBONS CAN PROVE IT.

London, April 14.-The Daily Mail pub
lishes this morning an interview with
Joseph P. Gibbons the submarine expert
in which he ridicules the Spanish deHlals
of mis- statement as to the GALE by him OF
submarine mines to Spain and declares
that he can prove that the United States
warship was wilfully and deliberately
blown up.
What is more, according to the Daily
Mails report he thinks it possible TO re-
duce the explosion to the act OF TWO men
or even to one individual.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-14
CuTICURA CURED her

When my little girl was six months Old,
she had Eczema. We had used cold creams
and all kinds of remedies, but nothing did
her any good in fact she kept getting worse:
used to wrap her hands up, and wnen
would dress her, L had to put her on tne .apie,
for could not hold her. She would KICK ana
scream, and, when she could, shc "oulo tear
her face and arms almost to pieces.
used four boxes of CUTlcURA tolh'ihen1)'
two cakes of CUrIcuRA SOAR, and gave her
the CUTrcyRA REsoLvENT and che was cured,
and | see no traces of the humor left. can
truthfully say that they hare sared her. hfe, and
any one suffering as she did. should advise
them to give CUTIcURA fair trial.
Feb. 7, '9S. Mrs. G. A. CONRAD, LISBON, d.
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TO COMMAND NEW CRUISERS.

Washington, April l3.-It was official
ly announced at the Lazy department to-
day that Capt. Sigsbee and Comm ander
Goodright win be the commanders of the
St. Paul and st. Louis when put into
commission, no conclusion, however,
having been reached regarding the exact
assignment of each officer
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-14
FEAR THE WORST.

Madrid, April 10, z p. m.-The very
worst impression prevails this evening.
Again the bourse has declined. ministers
say that there is no news. General Wood
ford alone preserves serenity and silence.
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Action by the Senate The Only Thing
Between Peace and War.
THE RESOLUTION.


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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-24
TWO MEN ARE KILLED WHILE
TRYING TO ESCAPE.
"A FATAL BLAZE IN BUTTE
Hale House, Anaconda Mining Com
pany's Big Boarding House, Burned
Down-Two Hundred and Fifty
Peoples Lives in Danger
Do Good Work.

Butte Mont, March 22.-The Hale
house, large three-story brick build
ing used as lodging and boarding
house by miners in the employ of the
Anaconda company, was entirely
destroyed by fire early Monday morn
ing. SO far as known two men are
dead, another is dying and twenty are
missing. while search of the ruins
may disclose the fact that macy trans
lent dodgers lost their lives also The
dead are: Matt. Doyle. aged 40. miner,
jumped from third story window;
Frank Rohdey. aged 40, jumped from
third story window Hugh Boyle, n
miner, started to lower himself from
the third story by means of an i'm
provised rope, which parted fifty feet
from the ground He is dying. The
Injured are Pat. Galligan, John T.
Carter, j G. Conroy. Barney Reynolds,
Mike Judge and John Irwin.
There were $50 men and women in
che building when the fire broke out
or these IL Is believed that 200 es-
capped without injury. The fire started
in the bakery house in the center OF the
building and had a good start before
1t was discovered. When the firemen
arrived the men, some in undertook
ing, others half dressed, were Chamber
ing down the fire escapes in the rear
Other men and servant girls were at
the windows in the front of the build
ing frantically calling for help. They
were cut off from the rear OF the build
ing by the dense smoke. Ladders were
run up, but not before frightened men
had jumped. Others, including all the
female help, We're gotten out by the
firemen. On the side of the building.
many had made ropes of their bed
clothes and sought to escape In that
way. Some of them succeeded, but ia
other cases the ropes broke and the
men dropped many feet to the ground
No. one saved anything but what he
had on at the time of the fire. The
night was bitterly cold, the Their
mometer registering degrees below
zero,
The Hale house belonged to the
Anaconda company Without the FUR
niture and the belongings OF the lodg-
ers the loss will reach fully 100000
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-24
HE WANTS ONE SHOT.
White Beaver" Would Like to Face
Spanish Marquis.

Winona, Mimi, March %. In re-
sponse to the challenge of Baron FL
Carlo, marquis of Alta Villa, Madrid,
To fight duel with Senator Mason Of
Illinois for the latters utterances in
the United Stats senate DR. Powell.
the well-kOown physician OF La Crosse.
Wis, has cabled an acceptance in Ma
sons stead. DR.. Powell, in accepting
the challenge says:
Now, as Senator Mason has spent
lifetime in the pursuit of a more hu-
name calling and In the walks of civ
iljzation, which but poorly fits him
to meet a bully at arms, as one who
admires and who endorses the 'objec-
tionab.e, words and patriotism of Ma
son, |, plainsmaa, westerner and one of
the class known as a typical American
typical because it holds principle, as
patriotism, above price; because 1t be-
lleYes murder in the first degree can
not be paid for with gold-hereby ac-
cept your challenge and name army
pistols told forty-fours) Instruments
with which American pioneers meas
ured justice to assassins; and while
earnestly assuring you, and all your
kind, that thousands of men of my
type stand ready to step in my tracks
and pick up my pistol, if it should
fall | sincerely thank the representa-
tive of thousand years OF barbarism
for the opportunity to fire one shot in
revenge for the Yankee sailors who fed
sharks in the bottom of Havana bay "
DR.. Powell is better known as
White Beaver He was a comrade
and partner of Buffalo Bill" and has
figured quite prominently in Wiscon-
sin politics.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-03-24
MINES GALORE.

We are grayely Informed that a new
and rich gold vein has been discovered
in the neiRhborhood OF Lake Wawa.
Ontario, and that experts have essayed
some Of the product up to G92 TO the
ton. Gold veins and similar III Dora
dos in the silver and copper fields are
row a matter Of daily discovery. and
If the mining spectators are not care
fu' they will soon give the lay public
the impression that gold mines are
plucked off raspberry bushes in tho
boundless and optimistic west