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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13
n HIEt III
Havana.

The burden Of the Responsibility for
the next move in The Spanish crisis
having been shifted by the Presidents
message uron the shoulders of Con-
s:e>s, the Capitol. today. became The
storm center. with the foreign affairs
COMMITTEES Of the two houses as tile
foci. The struggle in each committee
vas long and bitter, with this marked
difference between the Senate wing ana
tbs House end o. the Capitol-ln the
Senate committee. the Democrats as
Well as the Republicans participated.
While At the House end the task was to
secure harmonious action among the
Republicans as to present. if possible
a solid front when the Democrats We're
finally called in for action.
Pressure from every quarter was
brought TO bear Radicals and conser-
NatiNes strained every nerve The
vital loint Of the contest hinged upon
whether the resolution should go fur
Their than the President had gone ard
declare for the independence of Cuba
from Spanish domination Tonight. a
compromise position seems certain to
he reported at both ends of the Cap
itol
The Senate committees resolution
viii be the more radical of the two. 1t
VIII surely be reported tomorrow, and
VIII declare for immediate intervention.
general recognition Of the rights of
the Cuban people to freedom and indie
pendenCe, and Will demand the with
diawal of the Spanish forces from the
island
The Republicans of the House COM
mittee, as a result Of their labors prac-
ticaily united upon a resolution which
also directs Immediate intervention
On that respect going beyond the Pres
iden;'s recommendation for the pur-
pose Of restoring peace and order and
tn" establishment of a firm and stable
government in Cuba. Mr. Smith Of
Michigan, stood out stubborny for
recognition Of independence but the
committee did not yield
When the resolution was submitted |
10 the Republican steering committee. |
they declared that unless the words |
ana independent before govern |
ment We're inserted. so as to read |
firm. stable and independent govern |
ment' they would decline to accept it, |
tirally assurances that this would be
conceded We're given. and if these
words go in harmonious action seems |
pFoha Die, tomorrow The Democrats
of the committee have agreed to antas
onize the majority resolution with one
Continued on page p
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Washington Forecast.

Washington. April 12.-Forecas It foy
Wednesday: Maine and New Hamp-
shire: Fair and warmer: winds shit
ing t. southWesteriy. For Vermont:
Fairc .suuthWesterly winds. For Mas
sachusetts; Fair, warmer in the east
ern portions; winds becoming south
westerly. Fer Rhode Island ana Con-
necticut: Fair and warmer: northt-
westerly winds becoming variable. Fog
Eastern New York: Fair, Wednesday;
winds becoming eoutherly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13
BOWDOIN'S SPRING TERM.
Fair Attendance Ball Team Anxious Tor Work
The Commencement Speakers.

Rrunswick Me. April 12.--tSpeciaD.
The spring term at Bowdoin opened 10
dav. with a fair attendance OF students
The ball team has been at work during
the vacation under the efficient super
vision of Captain Ralph NJ 6reenla"'
and the Varsity will soon be in readiness
for the spring games.
The provisional list of commen 81. ~
speakers was recently announced ~ Wv
Continued on page 81
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Republicans Carry New Britain. Ct.

New Britain, Conn. April 12.-The
city election, today. resulted in a conf
plete republican victory though Morris
{. Webster. mayor elect defeated Rob-
ert J. Vance, the present Democratic
mayor, by only "a votes. The city is
ordinarily Republican by upwards OF
1000 aioritN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13

Miss Florence Hathaway. IS years old.
committed suicide. Tuesday. in her room
in a house on Under street. Brockton,
Mass. She was housekeeper for the fam
lily where she resided. and ii is said that
for some time she had been Respondent
and had threatened to take her life She
came to this city, three years ago. from
New Bedford. where her father Frank
Hathaway, now resides.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13
OPENING GUNS.
Fired in Congress in
Great Cuban Question.
Gen. Grosvenor Answers At
tack on the President.
Declares Executives Idea Is a
Government in Cuba
Free and Independent from Every
Authority of Spain
And Would Use Our Army and Navy
To Secure it.
Mason Makes Another Warm War Speech in
the Senate
And Would Use Our Army and Navy
To Secure it.
Mason Makes Another Warm War Speech in
the Senate.

v as hlnSton, April l2.-Cicnaral' eros
NcnyH of Ohio. now generally regarded
as the spokesman for the President on
the floor Of the House. late this after
ICON, in reply to an attack upon tht
olicy Of the adninistratio interpreted
he recommcndat. rs in the President :
message to mean request for author
ny to use the army and navy to eStab
fish in Cuba government independent
OF Spain. 1t was regarded as an ex
cccdingly important and signfican ut
announcement. In the brief debate, to-
day the opening guns of the contes;
that will begin. tomorrow. were fired
i@roadsides were exchanged and then
the House adjourned
Mr.. Lentz. an Ohio Democrat. VINO
drew the fire of Gen. Grosvennr. last
Thursday, today, attacked what n"
termed the 'vacci1lating policy Of the
President" the midnight conferences :
at the Whit" House with Senator Elk
rs and John i. McCool< and asserted
that The President Recommendations
really meant that. the United States
shuLld coerce the Cuban insurgents in
TO an acceptance of Spanish scheme of
autonomy.
My uapr,prn Ron Ia naudo ), spi,-
49,, ;,,.1i,,,,,. -a,,r,. fa,,,,,,.,';,,.
''t't anu llu'Ehaht leliA ueii"ui'ln7
:hc lnfimation IF such a policy as lit
tie. short Of scnuntlrelism Then came
-, r,,.,.,.,.,,o,.., ;,,,n,.t,,74 a,,,,,,,,,,,.,
>'V'' VIZ " t'''!- t'.lo. 'i!-t "i'ii',''N'
ment. upon which Mi. Bailey. the Dem
Ccratic leader. cOuntered taking the
nositio, tbat- If the P,asident b,d
'''N = 1'''''
meant to declare Tor the independence
OF Cuba, he would have said 50 in
,.,ocific ,,,a,ds-
~, " - -
ne message was c4.af ana iuS!d' ~
said. except as to the recommendations
and Il had ,aonoe.o5 all ,ba inganrity
=,
ol zen. HfcSNelf0f 10 torture SUI IN
interpretation from them I'm conclu-
sion he. 6erlared- fhat the President
-, -, -. c,,.i> ,+s;l,.s
"Ho NN"elo e'ti't me = ""ih Pa i"l9
would not.ljve to survive the odium Of
the knnalifa+a naol.fe
:.
80
ioirilal the Sneaker recognized. Hilporn.
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WAR NER.

Boston. April 12.-Local forecast 70.
Boston II d vic MY. Wednesday: Par
~ cloudy: probably without rain: ris-
ing temperatures: nurtherly winds, be
coming variable
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13

Robert Barr the English novelist. OBJ
tanned a verdict of $1,000 damages at New
York. Tuesday in a libel suit against the
Sun. newspaper, from a jury in the
United States circuit court. On May II,
1896. the Sun published a paragraph say
ing that Mr.. Barr had been removed to
an asylum for inebriates." This was the
statement complained of.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13
Both the House and Senate FOREIGN
Relations Agree on Action.
And Uncle Sans irmy and Navy Will
Back Up the Verdict.

Gen. Lee arrives Washington Grand Ovation Says Maine
Was Blown Up by Spanish Agencies Situation in Cuba Is
Horrible Congress Rapidly Falling in With Presidents Views
will Probably AGAs He Recommends Minority Making War
Talk for Political Effect aid Majority Will Declare War for Bust
nsss Necessary Ready 10 ac1 With 75 600 People Be-
hind Them Army and Naval Preparations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13
VACCINATION

In compliance with the following laws
and ordinances the Board OF Health of
AuguSt;, hereby give notice that oppor-
tunity will he offered for free vaccination
With vaccine virus recommended by the
State Board of Health, at Common Coun-
Gil Rooms, City hall,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13

The longest-lived people have gener-
ally been those who made breakfast the
principal meal of the day. The stomach
has more vigor in the morning than at
any time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13

The extensive plant of the Pennsyl
vania Plate Glass Co. in North Irwin.
Pa, was burned. Tuesday night, the
fire being caught by the blowing out Of
a gass converter The loss is estimated
at S750,00o, with an insurance of about
$46o,0o0. The concern employed about
500 men,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13
Buggies!,
Surveys,
Democrats,
Road Carts,
Express
Wagons
PhaetonS,
Traps,
C0nCordS.

Also the celebrated Bailey Road
Wagon with Pneumatic Tire and
Bailey Gear Call and examine
Atkinson Building, Augusta, Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-13
FURS

Made over and repaired at reduced
orders VIII receive prompt attention.
II. G. BARKER. Furricr
Gardiner Maine.
aprieOd1m
The herald., 1898-10-19

The union party conventions yester.
day completed full city ticket, with
the exception of the nomination for coun.
Gilman in the First ward. 1t was surpris,
ing to the politicians that fusion in this city
was 70 easily. accomplished.
there was perefct harmony, and the little
differences in the ward nominations were
speedily settled with the one exception, and
the trouble in this instance is entirely due
to a Misunderstanding between the. First
ward Democrats and Populists, which will
undoubtedly be arranged today.
The delegates are congratulating them
selves that the city ticket is strong one
There was no slate, no program, and hardly
q nomination was made, especially in the
Democratic convention, without contest
for it.
Today the conventions will meet and rat
ify the work done separately by the three
parts of the union party, although, in fact,
such action has virtually been taken upon
rately.
Thd utmost enthusiasm prevails in the
ranka of the union party and on every hand
last night were heard only congratulations
and prophecy Of victory in December.
Morning Session
It was 1875 when Chairman Trask called
the convention to order. Martin Marsh at
once took the floor and moved that COM
mittee of nine, one from each ward, be ap-
pointed as a committee on fusion. The mo-
tion was carried and the convention took a
recess Of five minutes in order to allow the
delegates in the various wards to select their
committeeman. It was announced that the
Peoples party and Silver Republican con-
yentions had waited all day Monday on the
Democratic and it was only fair that the COM
mittee on fusion should be the first order of
business.
The committee selected was as follows:
First ward, r. ]. Adcock; Second ward,
Otto Silberberg; Third ward, G. N. Nolan;
Fourth. ward, J. X. Dupee; Fifth ward, F.
M. Palmer; Sixth ward, Tom Darmody;
Seventh ward, John Hauerwaas; Eighth
ward, A: Ramish; Ninth ward, A. j. King.
The selection of a committeeman from the
Ninth ward caused a row and delayed the
convention half an hour. j. O. Sullivan and
A. j. King were the candidates. King was
announced as the choice Of the delegation at
first but roll call was demanded. On the
roll call King was elected by vote Of iS to
~. The committee was instructed to at
The herald., 1898-10-19
CITY TICKET ENDORSED BY THE
THREE PARTIES
The Hottest Contest Of the Democratic Convention Ends in the
Nomination Of c. c. Wright for City Attorney Choice
for Councilman in the First Ward Yet Made

Judge G. G. Wright. His name was received
with cheers.
y. K. Trask, chairman of the convention,
followed, nominating Frank James, who
was also well received by the delegates.
layson.
M. j. McGarry and /. B. Dockweiler sec.
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Sl9 and IN lre plain fPeffh put in nom
The reception given the mention of his
name settled the question. A motion to
nominate Hance by acclamation was quickly
made, as quickly seconded and as quickly
carried, amid more enthusiasm in fact than
was that which greeted Mayor Snyder
The herald., 1898-10-19

onded the nomination of Frank James.
Charles Welburn seconded the nomination
of Fnlayson and w. f. Burbank and others
seconded the nomination of Judge Wright.
just as the ballot was about to be called
j. S. Redona, delegate from the Second
ward, was attacked by a sudden illness due
The herald., 1898-10-19

nomination. Captain Hance returned his
thanks and nominations for city attorney
followed.
City Attorney
Judge Ben Goodrich toolo the platform
and in too lengthy speech nominated
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THE TICKET

1Eayor-M. p. Snyder, D.
City Clsrk-c. II. Hancs, D.
CITY Atty-c. G. Wright, D.
City Enginssr-J. n. Dock
weller, D.
Superintendent Of Streets
Charles Kolstsr, d.
Tressurer-Joy Winans, 8.
b.
ASSESSOR walker, 8.
B.
Tax Collector George Har-
Ian, p.
Auditor-C. J. Dahl, p.
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after Mr.. Kostler had returned his thanks
the temporary chairman called for the NOM
nations for city clerk.
Hance by Acclamation
There was no fight for this nomination.
John 7. Jones went to the platform, put up
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to the heat and close atmosphere of the hall.
He was cared for by several physicians
among the delegates and was soon able to re-
sumo his place.
Ballot on City Attorney
All three candidates ran very close. The
wards, with but two exceptions, were al
most equally divided. The first ballot re-
suited as follows:
Wright OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .165
Finlayson 1881
Total vote cast, 453. Necessary to choice,
The herald., 1898-10-19
Barlow Arrives

once confer with the other committees o
fusion.
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= sAob " ~ W U0Ae +
burn.
Second Ward-A. g. Sum
mers, D.
Third Ward-D. Sens, d.
Fourth Ward-C. o. Davis
(indorsed), r.
Fifth Ward-Irving Blinn,
D.
Sixth Ward - Norman
schanz, p.
Seventh Wards. W. Haw-
kins, 8. B.
Eighth Ward-Adolph Ra-
mish, b.
Ninth Ward George ".
simonton, D.
&ap.3ssfssas,2,, - 4, 4. ,os.a,so.,a,,o,
The herald., 1898-10-19
CoUNCILMEN

First Ward
Second Ward-Henry De
Garmo, 3. B.
Third Ward-L. o. Tyler,
D.
Fourth Ward-C. z. Huber,
D.
Fifth Ward-Willard Slim
SON, D.
Sixth Ward-asorge D. Pes
sell, D.
Seventh Ward-Will =. Kel-
Ter, D.
Eighth Ward-Robert A.
Todd, D.
Ninth Ward-L. v. Glass
cock, p.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-09
MARINE CORPS COMMENDED.
Centennial Anniversary of Its Exist
ence as a Body.

Centennial Anniversary of Its Exist
ence as a Body.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-Secretary Long
on July 80 issued the following order COM
mending the marine corps:
ION the 18th day of the present month the
United States Marine Corps, which has been
a part of the naval establishment of the
government for 123 years, completed the
one hundredth year of its existence as
corps. During this period the many occas-
ions on which it has received the thanks of
Congress for distinguished conduct in con-
f1ict with the enemy and the numerous other
instances in which its duties have been per-
formed in such manner as to bring 1t
prominently into notice. have served to i'm
press upon the public and especially upon
the naval service the great worth of the
corps. This order is issued in recognition Of
the centennial anniversary of this important
and useful arm of the government which,
occurring as it does in the midst of the war
with Spain, and at time when the marine
corps has added new glory to its already
gallant record, affords the department an
added pleasure in announcing this anniver-
sary to the service"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-09

WASHINGTON, Aug. S-The Second
Army Corps will be permanently encamped
at Thoroughfare Gap, Va. The Second Di-
vision now at Bristow Va, will start on
Tuesday. The First Division, now at Dunn
Loring, will have to wait for wagon trains
and probably cannot start before Sunday.
Thoroughfare Gap is about twelve miles
from Manassas Junction. General Davis has
announced that the Second Division will be
camped at Beverly Mills Thoroughfare
Gap, Va, where an abundant supply of
water can be secured for all purposes.
Rations will be reshipped to that point by
rail and the wagon trains will start in ad-
vance of the troops, in order that prepara-
tions can be made for their arrival. There
are eighteen men in the field hospital None
of them will be sent to Fort Meyer
Great indignation is expressed by the Ten
nessee troops at the sensational reports of
an attempted assault on a little girl by
member of that regiment, while at Clifton.
The report is wholly unfounded and Gen.
Davis denies that such a thing took place.
Other reports about the slaughter of cattle
are included in the denial.
General Butler will move the First Divi-
sion from Dunn Loring to Thoroughfare
Gap, at the base of Pond and Bull noun
tam, WHICH 10 lIdNtfSSd ny bTOdu run.
There is a sufficient supply of water at this
place.
Much relief is expressed at the rapid de-
cline in the number of typhoid cases. There
were only sixteen to-day and there is al
most no other sickness in camp.
new court-martial, recently organized.
probably will try Private Gay. Sixty-ffth
New York, who is charged with robbing the
mails.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-09
DENIED BY sAGAsTA.
He Did Not Cable Direct to Washing
tOn-EI Liberals Comments


MADRID, Aug. S.-Senor Sagasta. when
asked to-day by the correspondent of the
Associated Press whether there was any
States that he had cabled direct to Wash
ington on the subject of Spain's acceptance
of the American peace conditions, cate
gorically and emphatically denied that he
had sent any such communication The
premier added: 1.-The negotiations will fol-
low the usual diplomatic course, and M
Cambon, the French ambassador at Wash
ington, will present Spain's note to Presi-
dent Mckinley
The Liberal this morning says: "The gov
ernment accepts the United States condi-
tions ad referendum, believing that it is not
authorized TO cede territory without the
vote of the Cortes. If Mckinley objects the
Cortes will be convoked this month. A
fresh note from President Mckinley reply
ing to Spain's reply is expected during the
course of this week." Continuing, the Lib
eral expresses the opinion that certain
passages of Spains reply may lead to an
exchange of cable messages of a critical
nature, possibly creating fresh difficulties"
1t is said that as soon as the American
reply is received Senior Sagasta will nomi-
nate peace commissioners.
Ell Liberal says: THE government re-
ceived an offer from England to mediate
The offer was favorably regarded, but was
not accepted" Ell Liberal says further:
The presence of a large British squadron
near Gibraltar is clear evidence of an un-
derstanding, If not an alliance, between
England and the United States"
The government has decided to reward the
services of NJ. Cambon and NJ. Thiebaut.
secretary of the French embassy at Wash
ington
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-09
PLEA FOR LENIENCY.
LIE Temps Hopes President Mckinley
Will BE MagnanimOus.

PARIS, Aug S.-The Spanish ambassador
this morning presented to the French min
lister for foreign affairs, NJ Del Casse
Spain's reply to the peace terms of the
United States. which was subsequently,
cabed to Washington.
The Temps says: 1T is to be hoped the
noble resignation of Spain will touch the
heart of President Mckinley, and that he
will consider 1t honorable to show that if
the United States is wrong it is great and
magnanimous enough TO spare the van
quished enemy. not to abuse its victory and
to desire by the generosity of its acts to
make the treaty with the people they have
learned to respect on the battlefield ver-
liable pact of friendship. 1t is certain" the
Temps adds. that Spain will be rewarded
for her wisdom. Freed from the Cuban
incubus she will regain energy and vitality
and march with joyful steps towards
calm and prosperous future
A dispatch to the Temps from Jackson
vile. Fla. fills column and half in COM
paints about american bad feeling toward
France" The correspondent finally COM
Continued ON second Page.l
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-09
INDIANAPOLIS, 8,

out, although General Grant was neither at
Missionary ridge nor Lookout mountain.
81 can we'll understand why the friends
of other officers should be so enthusiastic
and earnest as l am, in giving them the
credit they so richly-every one of them
deserve for their glorious work. 1 cannot
conceive Of anybody so mean as to detract
by single hair from their merit. But
cannot understand why such a bitter feel
ing is manifested in many quarters towards
Admiral Sampson, when all these officers,
subordinate to him. in their reports, clearly
and cordially recognize the fact that, al
though at the beginning he was, by orders
from Washington, going to confer with Gen.
Shafter. yet the battle was fought under
his orders, and that the victory was the
consummation of his thorough preparation.
For myself 1 know no prediction for
any one of these gallant men. would crown
every one of them with laurels. l want them
all to have their just deserts. Every one
of them deserve unstinted praise; not one
of them deserves anything less than full
measure for that days work. And, there
fore, can think of nothing more cruel than
a depreciation of the merit of the faithful
devoted, patriotic commander in chief ply
sically frail worn with sleepless vigilance
weighed with measureless responsibilities
and details, letting no duty go undone; for
weeks with ceaseless precautions blockading
the Spanish squadron; at last, by the unerr-
ing fulfillment of his plans. crushing it un-
der the feet which executed his command ;
yet now compelled, in dignified silence, to be
assaied as vindictively as if he were an
enemy to his country. l am sure that no
one more deprecates such an attack than
the officers of the fleet-commodore. captains,
and ALL Among them, all is peace; what
ever disquiet there may be elsewhere, the
navy is serene. 1 am reminded of Mrs
Beecher Stoves beautiful verse:
Far, far beneath, the noise of tempests
dieth.
And silver waves chime over peacefully;
And no rude storm how fierce so'er it
fiieth,
Disturbs the Sabbath of that deeper sea-
Truly yours,
John d. LONG,