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rBE ENGLISH rREss.
II Matters Not Who Fires First. n,
Nnr fS Now IL Enct


| London Apitl 1.-THE Daily Graphis
SAYS od'tcrally this morning; The idea o,
Kidding Cuba OF Spaniards has been threat
enea by American statesmen during the
last half century. but the MORT Of acting
upon Il wi'h all It's tremendous responsible
lies and rislSs-for it is n merit belnass
90 President Mckinley The adequacy of
HIS Justification can not he doubted IN Eng
land and every voice is raised TO wish the
United states success.
Tho Times says No exception can bo
taken TO the course purpose by the Spanish
government In averting tho formal presans !.
aticn Of document which spain's previous
decision, irrcyosably formed throughout,
had rendered practically surerfluous. Tn.
two nations are at war, There is no espa-
elal responsibility attaching to firing the
first shot, ms both want to fight. The
United states will adhere to the treaty OF
Paris, which Is an expression OF genuine
desire TO conform to the more humane
ylows Of warfare accepted by the powers
II is to be hoped. IN the interest OF both
! countries and tho world al large, that an
understanding may DC arrived at which
Mil be perfect IN this country hcr colo
rlss and dependencies look With interest on
the coming conflict
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THE WAR TAX.
The Standard Oil People Arrayed
Against the Coffee TrnSt.
Washinrinn Anril 81 Tho rnnnhl irn I,


members of the ways and means committee
expect to complete the war revenue meas
ure and have it ready for submission to
the full committee tomorrow or Saturday
at the latest. One of the biggest contests
in progress in the committee Is over the
question of taxing tea and coffee. The
proposition to place 10 cents on tea and 1,
cents on coffee has met considerable OPP
position and various suggestions have been
made as TO subjects for taxation in lieu
of tea and coffee. Among them is prop.
osition TO place 80 cents per barrel on
petroleum, but 1t now seems probable this
win he abandoned. There Is also prop
osition to tax mineral waters, Wines etc..
but the proposition which now meets with
most favor is TO tax railway tickets ana
sleeping car tickets 10 cents for each trip
OF over 100 miles Ii Is estimated that be-
tween s2O,O0O00O and s25,OOO,OoO could be
raised from this source
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SPANISH DEFIANCE.
Cuban Press Shows that 1t Is Patri-
Otic to the Fathcr,nnd.

| Cuban Press Shows that 1t Is P.itri-
Otto to the Fathcr.nnd.
Havana, April 81, 10 a. m.--The weather
is tine and warm this morning, and quiet
prevails here. The government has ac-
certed the proposal Of Nichola Temin &
CO.. an American concern, to arrange for q
supply OF water from Isatia and Colon.
The contract will BE- signed Immediately
II is looked upon as good business ar
rangement from both standpoints.
The Spanish steamer Nivana arrived here
yesterday aud the English steamer Luciini
arrived here today
The piaro de la Mariana in its editorial
this morning, praises the Spanish people OF
Mexico, who are said to have raised by
substitution about $1,000 600 for Cuban re-
lief. The same paper says there is no fear
OF scarcity OF provisions In case OF war
owing tC measures adopted by the govern
ment and the patriotic men of Spain,
The Union Constitutional ref, rs in high
terms to the stand taken by Spain, saying;
she does rot need sixty hours. not even
one hour. to return the American insulting
challenge"
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THE CUBlNS W.T.
Representatives Of TA.;,
at Nashiaotss.
4 GENERAL UPRISING ACiIl<,'
!. soon a. United sss,..i.
gin 20 Land il -. ~
Their Rcprcsent,S, IA

WASHINGTON, April al Bris,s,.. !.
Nun Y q al: and General Castillo !, N
insurgent army are now s,s.,i,:
' IN active work Of the CUT, M
here and their recen, eop,.,...
General Miles, commander !, d. y
locked on as suggesting i. ,.
operation Of the insurseu, NC:
event o. an attack by United Nj.
on the spanish forces in Cub. /, !,
pan legation this afternoon = ".
was ''s'..' made n de- Senior Alberto. fiut wa.
the cubans, said they. would ~, }
cooperate with the United ST.. h
their cooperation was desired 4
there were $4,000 cubans in ann, "
would be general uprising I. VI.
forces of the United States be.,. !. I,
erted against Spain.
Senior Albertino said the Gu, !.
oV'ooo men can be put, in the MI
time, the only thing they naes :.
ammunition and camp supplies. M.
know every foot OF the ground II
customed to the hardshim Of il.ali
swamps.
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ARGENTINA AND chic
They Are Very Likely 20 20
rcther Over a BOundaH.

They Are Very Likely 70 %
gcther Over a Bounday,
New York, April q "A clsp s4s : !,
Herald from Valparaiso. Chile, sa'H
New and startling development
arisen in the boundary dispute VI y.
gentina and great excitement presals
1t is reported semi ofticially th! y
an interview with President Erraian'
members of the cabinet, Senior Dpy
chief of the boundary coialnls'e'
nounccd the fact that one Of tne As
boundary subcommissions, acting Y :,
of Senior Moreno, chief Of Inc ~.
boundary commission, has oeen ~
with large force Of laborels' y
tempt to change the course O a
order to cheat Chile out Of a la'E (
of the territory rightfully Delps
that country.
The Buenos Ayres governm
asked for an explanation.
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GALL FOR VOLUNTEERS,
TIE Bill Was Passed by the Senate
but Amcndcd.
II WILL GO TO PRESIDENT TODAY
sSeusc Passed n mn Rcauiating the
Expectation Of Coal to spnin's
Colonies.

Washington. April ?i,--The volunteer bill
for $4,000 troops passed the senate Tn
bill has been fully described in these dis
patches.
Mr. Bacon fGa) suggested that the bill
he so amended as to provide that no mar
In the militia service should be compelled
10 enlist by the vote CT the company o!
which he is a member.
Mr.. Hawiey explained that nobody held
that there could be difficulty IN the pro-
visions of the bill. He explained that No
member of the militia could hi forced Ia
80.
Mr.. Peitus tsla-) explained that The mat
ter suggested by MIR. Bacon should be ar-
ranged by the governors or States. All oi
! the militiamen would not, o. course. voiun.
teer service. No Individual company oil
regiment would be compelled 10 enter the
service, although the great body of them
would doubtless volunteer for tho service.
Mr, Faulkner Nv. Val said the militia
organizations throughout the country UNI
deistoof the matter. as they had been in
iotich with tue war department concerning
II. Every member OF the National Guard
knew he could not be creed TO enlist.
The bill, after Il discussion, was passed.
Consideration Of the naval appropriation
bill was then resumed in order that certain
amendments might be offered,
Mr. Butler proposed an amendment that
the government should pay no more than
$500 u ton for arulor plate, and an appro-
prtation of SG00, 900 for an armor plate fac
tory and 81 100000 for the manufacture OF
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No DECLARATION OF WAR.
But Immediate Hostilities Will Be Begun.
No American Privateers.
Washington, April Fl. The

Washington, April 21.-The cabinet meeting
this afternoon discussed number OF questons, an
of which involved almost immediate hostties The
oneston of formal declaration OF war was consid.
ed Int # is understood that formal declaration
will be made at once.
An ntmation is given that an important naval
movement might soon be expected.
During the session kilograms were read to the
effect that the Spanish fleet was still at Cape Verde
islands
On the question Of privateerng the cabinet
from the first has been unit in opposition unless
the course should be forced on us by the action OF
Spain The president is strongly opposed to this
socalled system of robbery on the high seas, and
unless he is driven to that extremity in retaliation
the legitimate commerce OF the world so far as this
country is concerned, will be as safe as it actual
hostties did not exist
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INSURGENTS OBRURATE.
VIII Not Confer with the Represen-
lntiXcS of AufnunmY


Havana. April q, 1925 a. mt is cur
rently reported here that the insurgents
have declined to confer with the delegation
of the colonial government which was sent
to treat with them ON basis of a broader
form of autonomy. 1t is added that the in
surgents will only accept Spanish generals
as mediators.
Secretary Montero has called meeting
OF the merchants and bankers to discuss
the financial situation. They have already
agreed to help The government. The vol :
unteers were drilling as usual on the pa
RADIO last night, The theater was crowded.
and upon the news that the United States
had sent an ultimatum to Spain being made
public, the announcement was greeted with
enthusiasm and the audience called upon
the orchestra to play the Cadiz march,
which they accompanied by singing STIR
ring chorus.
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a Won AT MADRID.
Took Revenge IN Counterfeit NJ
the Amertcnn Eagle.


Madrid, April 81, $40 y. m. Enthusiastic
professions are now moving through tbs
principsi streets The mob gathered in
front of the building Of the Equitable Life
Insurance company and Insisted on he re-
moysl Of the American eagle, which was
thrown down and smashed into bits. Tho
fragments were then carried through jhe
streets by cheering. howling mob to The
Military club where the members appeared
on The balcony and cheered the demonstra
tors. shouting Viva Espanas aad Down
with the Yankees" The police mixed with
the crowd and allowed the demonstrations
to 50 on without restraint.
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nichnrd smith Dss .s.,,

Cincinnati, Ohio, AprIl W. r n
aged II years, formerly pres'u.. "a
zette, and later OF the oo'n "
died tonight at his residence ns'' Y,
resided here since ls41 ano
in politics and other a1aits M urs
sight a few years ago. ~ IN. III n
death he was meinner " AZ a.
supervisors and continued - snitl
work. For many years ssofIals
director of the old Weste.n "a * ~
Mir. Smith has been aiilio'e' Va -
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ALL AFTER THE COAL.
NH'h's or Inherent Nations Are All
III the Market

~, Thomas West Indies April q
spanish agents at Porto Rico are making
attempts to purchase coal here and in N.
w'hawerd Islands There are 7oOo tons
a1oat consigned to the Island OF ST.
Thomas Mr. Van Horne, the United
states consul here Is reported to Ne me-
sotlating for part OF the coal afioat.
Mr. Shand an agent Of the United
states department has arrived here with
speeiai instructions for the United States
consuls In the West Indies.
Americans and Englishmen at Porto
Rico who own about 1000 head Of cattle,
fear their property viii be destroyed be-
cause of the food famine
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LONDON VIEWS.
Britons Are Siding with the Amer.
innnA.

New York, April 2D.--Says the London
| correspondent CT tho World Sir John Co
lumb, conservative member OF parlia-
ment and retired naval officer. author of
many important works on naval questions,
said: Il am very doubtful of the strategic
knowledge and ability of the Spanish naval
commanders. They are brave men and
good nayigators. but should not be sur
prised If their strategy proves entirely de-
fcctive They must know that Americas
plan of campaign will be to deliver an at
tack on Cuba within twenty four hours
after the declaration of war
Captain Philpotts, member of parlia-
ment and retred naval officer, who has
served with distinction In many parts of
the world said 1T is difficult to form an
opinion Of the STRATEGY" plans OF Spains
naval commanders. of the data available
| don't believe their concentration mt Cape
Verde has amy other object than awaiting
favorable weather to convoy torpedo flo
tilla across lie Atlantic II is n very
ticklish Job &c get torpedo destroyers
across, and we are now just at the end Of
the equinoctial gales. But l believe they
viii be heard of off Cuba one of these
mornings. served In the West Indies,
and l know Cuba aud my opinion is hat
10y far the NEST formidable antagonist the
United States is likely to encounter Is yell
low fever. The efficiency of the Spanish
fleet is point | would nor like to speak
upoD. All | can say is that it remains
10 be proved"
Mr.. nalziel said last night that he had
handed in notice of the following question
for Thursday to Arthur Bafour: whether
he is aware that the torpedo sungoat Au-
daz. the property OF the Spanish govern
ment Ia now undergoing repairs at the
docks in Cork, and whether instructions
viii be issued TO the customs authorities
IN the event Of war being declared before
her repairs are completed she shall be
detained. The British government may be
trusted to take effectual measures to pre-
vent repetition OF the Alabama affair"
Regulars from the border.
Alice. Texas April AZ Company of
the Twenty-third infantry United s.ates
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SAGASTA IS DEFIANT.
SPANS Prime 1inister Intimates That There
Is no Hope Save War.
Madrid, April 2l.-4:3O >. mat thi

Madrid, April 2l.-4:3O p. m.-At this
afternoons cabinet council Senior Sagasta addressed
the queen regent thus: I'm this solemn moment
when the first cannon shot is almost audible the
government is prepared to the entire respon
sbility for it's decisions, but it considers it oppor
tune that the queen regent should share the opinion
of all tho leaders and parties well the principal
departments.
the consultation this evening nproceedings in the
cortes, the president Marquis De Cngermez urged
the necessity for the organization of the house to en-
able us to defend the dag of our country The
chamber commenced forthwith the election of com.
mittees and ii is believed the work will be completed
by sunday. In the Hobbies deputies of all parties
were unanimous that America must be resisted to
the utmost
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non CARLOS.
Hr II u spanish Patriot. ana Wiil
Hope for spanish Victory.

Br~ssels, April si,--pon Carlos the
Spanish prstender In an Interview hero
today says; u am convinced that th-
Cuban insurgents will make common cause
with Spain for fear Of being absorbed by
America" Without expressing absolute
confidence in the triumphs OF the Spanish
army Don Carlos expressed the opinion
that tho patriotism Of Spain win work
miracles.
lie added; 80 far as am concerned.
when the frat Gun is fired VIII give
prcof that J Am patriot. before being .
Ipretender"
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MOBILIZATION.
Every nraDrh Moved ms Promptlx,
as Was ENpectc,i

Washington, April 2i.--Adiuant Cen
era' corbin of the army is in recsipt of
kilograms from commanding onicers OF
troops throughout the country. showing
that every regiment OF Infantry and cavalry
ana light batteries Of artillery ordered 10
the South has started on its way there
In many cases, where the distances were
not over two days travel to the modifying
points, the regimen,s have reached their
destination. Il is hoped tha, all will aaya
been settled comfortably and the discipline
OF military life will he fully under way
when General Miles and his aldss start
on their tour of inspection in the latter
part OF the week
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Kohbe and Lazelle, arrived tonight on a
special train over the Mexican National
railroad for New orleans with complete
field equipments. They We're received
with honors by the entire community. Su-
perintendent lnnes awaited them with spe-
cial coaches and stable and flat cars for
prompt transportation over the Arkansas
Pass,
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THE ARMY BILL


Washington, April 2l.-her
Hull of Iowa. chairman OF the NV
mittee on military affairs, rep0r'fa
the house this afternoon mo ~
with number of amendments, IN Il
mittee says, as now preseshs '..,,,sntt \
thorized the twenty-five iesS "a
recruited up to q total OF Sh .r,IIlu
men, the seven regiments o. .,,,iim 4
total of 1S.45S men and the ps ,.l M
enlistments. making the loa
strength s1,Ol0 enlisted men, 4. ~
Mr.. Hull is anxious 70 see hnjit d
ton and expects it may % wv
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a SPANISH wAnsH,r SEEM.

she In Supposed to lie lowering
Around tive Coast NJ Huyti,
Port Au Prince, Hayti, April 2i.-Tho
spanish warship which, as already cahlod,
'asscd yesterday to the southwark OF Jerc-
miah. on the south peninsula of Bayli,
about i2S miles west OF this place was
lowering about the coast, She was too
far distant for her number Of gums to be
aacertained, but she is probably tho same
vessel reported from Fortune Island, being
on Cape Maysi. the eastern extremity OF
the province Of Santiago de Cuba, last
week. y Is claimed here thnt she has
BEEN making tour Of tho Haytian coast
looking for merchantmen.
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PLAN NOT AccEprABhs

Washington. April 21.-Thc Post I
summary to be published tononts
say: Senior Polo y Bernabe, upoath
rarture from Washington, left ths
of Spain in the hands Of the Ffend]
bassador and the minister from A
Hungary, and so informed the state Y
ment. This arrangement is not ~
to the administration II will ~
either France or Austro- Hungaiy =
thorized to act for Spain, but will "
cede the right of Joint represen1skh
decision Of the government IN tnh 2
has been communicates the dFa
corps. 1t is probable that Flaaes
will become SPANS representatlva
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FRANCE AND AUSTRIA II. ii,
Formal and Official No,,c. ~
s.frnaAA 49,. 9 n.

Effect Given.
Washington, April 1.-THE ~
bassador, NJ. cambon, accompanlN \
secretary, NJ. Thebal, and ii. n
nirister, Mr.. Hengelmueller, cslkd y
state department today and sin1s
notice that they had assumed cham
Spanish interests in this country /,
the severance of diplomatic rel,Ao1
tween tho United States and Spah
sole office is to protect the ns,s,|
the Spanish legation.
The assignments as between tha n
and Austrian officials at the sevWil
is made according to seniority
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EUROPEAN MEDIATION.

No Interference Imtii spain HAS
Hccu Thrnshcd.
New York, April "A London cable
gram TO the Commercial Advertiser today
says; Trustworthy Information is that
the continental powers win preserve strict
neutrality between tho United States and
Spain until there has been enough blood
shed TO appease Spanish honor. Then they
viii try by concerned plan, already being
considered, 10 get Spain out OF its diff
culties as lightly as possible
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CHEWING GUN. NOT corrEE.


'rhe War Tax VIII lie Placed ON
small Articles.
washington, April 81. Although no de-
caslon was reached At the session Of the
Ways and means committee this afternoon
e appeared probable after the republican
conference broke UP that sufficient revenue
can 20 raised without resorting 10 d tax
on tea coffee. petroleum and stamp tax
q railroad tickets. II Is likely that tax
WIN BE- placed on mineral waters, ginger
eis etc, and on various other articles like
chewing gum.
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Paris, April ELM. lianotauS, minister
OF foreign affairs. convened a meeting this
evening of the high officials orsrhe various
ministries to consider the question of a
declaration OF neutrality and It's conse
q,,enoes Prof, Renault had prepared re-
port on the question which was submitted
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Anaerlean n seer pro.ec,,on.

naertpaRs Week Protection.
HAVANA April 2l.--Many American ciii-
sens ~ hsstenins 70 take advantage Of
- pfotertApn ~ the British consulate.
ylae p4fse1ai AaEm.
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Regulars from the border.

"VH"'"rs from Inc Hnrdcr.
Alice. Texas, April a. Company G Of
the Twenty-third infantry, United States
army cartsin Il. b. Rotten, Lieutonants
The Delta independent., 1898-04-29

What does il cost to get there: When
and how should one 60. What should
one .skes Where are the mines: How
much have they produceds IL work
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living expeusives What are one . chances
OF making a striker
Complete and satisfactory replies to
the above questions will be found in the
Burlington Route's -klondike Folder
now ready for distribution. Sixteen
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up-to-date map OF Alaska and the Klon-
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offices. or sent on receipt OF four cents in
stamps by q. W. vallery. General Agent
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Attention is called to the advertise
ment OF Lionel r Wigram. who has re-
Gently settled in Delta and will engage
in the real estate and loan business.
Mr.. Wigram is a young man OF splendid
address. OF good ancestry. running back
to some OF the best families OF old Eng.
land. and he has an abundance OF capital
in his own name and back OF him 10
carry through any project he may en-
gage in. His Office is in the Town Com.
pany's building with George Stephan.
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..Ne Lead, othsrs Fellow" Psliaas
Sleeper ..0asan-

Beginning Thursday. February 10. the
Colorado Midland will place in service
on trains and 6 the new Pullman
sleeper "Bssalt." with ten sections and
drawing rocm. wide vestibulee and
equipped with hot and cold water in the
lsvstories. Pint.ch gas and upholstered
10 the new Spanish brown. Take a trip
in the "Basalta and enjoy sll the lux
uries of modern railway travel. For
further particulars call on or address T
II. Brooke. City Freight and Passenger
Agent. Grand Junction. Colo.
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Notice is hereby given that each OF the
following named persons has fled with
me. as secretary o, school district No. /.
in Delta county and the state OF Colo
RADIO. his written notice OF intention to
be a candidate Tor the office of president
Of the board Of directors Of said district
at the election thereof TO be held Mon
day. Nav 2nd, lsss. to wit:
Il. r. Williams. W. II. Burnett.
Dated at Delta. Colo. this 18th day OF
April. lSs.
". x RoBSRr~ox.
Secretary