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FORAKER's STATEMENT

That Cuban Republic's Independence
Would be Recognized Soon Creates a
Sensation In the. .Senate-tiouses Passes
Bill Empowering President to Call Out
Volunteers.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 2O.-Dur-
ing the five hours OF discussion in the
senate this afternoon Of Its recent ac-
tIons upon the Cuban resolutions, In the
course Of which several extended
speeches were made by senators who
voted against the conference report on
the resolutions only one new point was
developed. That was made by Mr.. For
aker, of Ohio. In the course Of a brief
statement concerning the recognition OF
the Cuban republics independence. He
said: II think quickly, speedily, possi-
bly, even now. on the very day when
the ultimatum has been sent to Spain,
pursuant to the resolutions that passed
here, this government has practically
recognized the republic of Cuba, and I
think possibly 1t Is true We will oil
know by tomorrow that the govern
ment is to-day being officially dealt
with by the representatives OF this gov
ernment, Us It should be.
This utterance, coming from men,
Der OF the foreign relations committee,
created profound sensation among
senators, Being pressed for. the source
OF his information, Mr.. Foraker replied
that his information was positive. but
not official"
The following resolution was present.
\ ed by Mr.. Allen tNebruska):
That In the opinion of tho senate no
circumstances can arise In the relations
Of the United Stntes Of America and
the Kingdom Of Spain that will warrant
an increase Of the interest bearing
bonded indebtedness Of this government
or that will in any manner interfere In
the reform OF the flancial affairs OF the
United States on lines laid down In the
National Peoples party platform OF
July, 1896
Tho resolution went over under OBJ
lection. 5.5i
Little progress was made with tho
sundry civil bill upon which the Cuban
discussion was hung, but In the last
minute OF the session. an amendment
was agreed to. providing for the pay
ment to Great Britain OF the Berlng sea
award amounting to s473,151. 21tIci5
Thcrejwas n tremendous sensation In
the house Immediately after the reading
otthe journal. wheh Major Pruden, tho
Presidents executive clerk, announced
the Presidents approval OF the Cuban
resolutions. The galleries chcered and
the members on the floor applauded
vigorously, Tho speaker with difficulty
suppressed tho ovation with which the
announcement was greeted, p
@ The house to-day passed as an cmer.
gencH war measure. the bill empower
Ing the President TO call out the volun-
teer' forces und providing forS their or
gnnizntIon.s Both the President 4 and
Secretary Algcr had urged tho Impora-
1.-Two necessity for the passage OF the
bill to-day and Chairman Hull, OF the
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AN ABSORBING TOPIC

In Military Circies-The PIncinE of tho,
Volunteer Forces at Tho Service OF tho
Government. II.
WASHINGTON. April 2o.-Thef topic
OF absorbing interest In military circles
to-day; was the expected decision OF the
President and Secretary Alger upon the
question of how to place the volunteer.
forces ut the service OF the government.
No less than three consultations were.
held to-day at the white house on this
subject, but 1t was finally announced
thatiit would not be possible to issue the
expected call for volunteers to-day. The.
district militia forces have been offered
to the government by General Harries,
and there is some expectation that these
will be the first Of the militia forces to
be drawn tinto the government eerpfce.
Other events Of the day at the war de-
partment were the return to Washing-
ton and report OF the artillery expert
who inspected the southern fordfcations
and the appointment of some new aides
on Ihe STAN or General Miles. The ord
nance bureau also made another, heavy.
requisltIon for funds. (.
The navy department was busy in the
preparation Of signal codes, flags, regu-z
laaons, log books and q thousand and
one things required for warships and for
the large number Of mercantile vessels
and yachts recently purchased Manvf
offers of vessels poured in but none were
availed OF to-day. The notice Of the ar
rival OF the his Spanish arn,ored cruls-I
crs OF Cape de Verde caused some dis
quiet in the department, particularly
the notice that the Pelayo had Joined
the fleet. Chief Engineer Baird, who;is
examining recruits at the Washington
navy yurd reports that q very large por-
ton OF the applicants for enllstments
are Of British birth, English, Scotch and /
Irish, which he regards as significant of
the sympathy of that people with the
United States in its uttitude towards
Cuba rF 45 s.as si5375ts5
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THE QUEENS SPEECH

On Opening the Cortes-She II Little
Frothy but 1t Can be Seen That Her Ut.
teranccs Mean War-A Scene OF Cor.
Eeons splendor.
MADRID, April 20-The opening Of
the Spanish cortes to-day was magni-
ficent sight. All the wealth and beauty
OF Madrid gathered in the senate, where
every available foot OF space was occu-
pied.
There was terrific crush at the en-
trance leading to the senatorial seats,
many Of which were occupied by ladies.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press secured seat beside Senior Ro-
nero Robledo, the former minister Of
justice and conservative leader. S.
Large bodies of troops were drawn up
outside the building. including the
handsomely uniformed Blue Dragons
and the magnihcently uttired Palace
Guards.
All the members OF the diplomatic
corps were present in full dress. t
A wild cheer at 2:3O p. M. announced
the arrival Of the queen regent, who
was driven to the cortes palace in q
state coach escorted by q detachment of
life guards. The cheering was taken up
within the building as the queen regent
entered, the cheers being accompanied
by enthusiastic cries OF Viva Ia Reina,"
Viva Alfonso Trece," viva Espana,"'
q really tumultously patriotic demon
etration. sS .ss
The queen regent read the speech
from the throne while seated with the
young king Alfonso on her right and the
premier, Senior Sagasta, standing near
the king.
Her majesty's words were inaudible
to all but those in her immediate ricfni-
ty. The reading .was greeted through
out with cries of"Viva Ecpana."
a wonderful picture was presented by
the queens encourage, consisting of
most OF the highest personages in Spain
in brilliant court, military. naval or pal
ace uniforms. Az the close Of her ma
Jestys speech there was renewed cheer
Ing. after which Premier Sagasta de-
clared the cortes opened, and the queen
regent and the boy king, accompanied
by the court, left the building amid an
OtHeT VIII puISt Ol enthusiasm. 80. ~
Tho Queens Speech.
The queen regents speech began:
"The grave anxicties which saddened
my mind the last time 1 addressed you
have Increased and are heightened by
public uneas!ness, conveying the pre-
sentiment of fresh and grea ter, complica-
tlons MS q result of the turn whiehevents
In Cuba have taken. These compllca-
tions were brought about by n section
of the people Of the United States, which
seeing that the autonomy previously Of
fered In my message was about to be
put In force. foresaw that the free mani
Hesitation OF the Cuban people through
lts chambers would frustrate forever tho
schemes against Spanish sovereignty
which have been plotted by those who.
with resources and hopes sent from tho
.neighboring coast. have fettcred the
suppression of The insurTeesion In that
unhappy island. Should the government
of the United States yield to this blind
current mcnaces and insult which wn
have hitherto been able. to regard with
Indifference, for they were not an eX.
preston OF the sentiments Of tho true
American nation. would become intolcr-
able inrovocations, which would compel
my government, In defense Of tho M
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i *
tlonal dignity to sever relations with mo
government OF the United States
In this supreme crisis, the sacrcd
voice OF him who represents human, jus-
tice on earth was raised in jcounsels Of.
peace and prudence, to which my gov
ernment had no difficulty in hearken-
Ing. strong In tho consciousness ofiitsj
right and calm In the strict perform.
anee OF Its duties. 3 3 q
Il Grateful to tho Pope.
Her majesty added: 9"spaln's grati.,
tude is due to the pope and also to tho;
great powers whose actions strengthens
my conviction that spain's cause de.
serves universal sympathy. and that
her conduct merits unanimous approv-
al. It is possible, however, that an act,
OF aggression is imminent and that not
the sanctity of our rights nor the mod
Grafton OF our conduct, nor the express )
ed wish of the Cuban people freely
manifested, may serve to restrain the
passions and hatred let loose against
the Spanish fatherland. Z.
In anticipation OF this critical mos
ment when reason and Justice will have
10. their support only Spanish courage
and the traditional energy OF our peo-
pie, have hastened the assembly of the;
cortes, and the decision OF parliament.
will doubtless sanction the unalterable
resolution OF my government to defend
our rights, whatsoever sacrlGes may bo
imposed upon US In accomplishing this
task. II
Continuing. her majesty said POSI-:
bly,, however, the peace efforts may fail
to- control the evil passions excited
against Spain. Lest this moment arrive
have summoned the cortes to; defend
our rights whatever sacrifice they may
entail. Thus Identifying myself with the
nation. I not only fulfill the oath I;
swore in accepting :he regency, but II
follow the dictates OF mothers heart.
trusting to the Spanish people to- de-
lend the honor and the territory. OF the
nation" y g.
Although a dark and gloomy future
Is before US, the difficulties are not be-
yond our powers with our glorious,
army, navy and the united nation be-
fore foreign aggression, we trust In
God that We shall overcome without,
stain on our honor. the baseless and UNI.
Just attacks made upon us. 7 ST.
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military committee, drove II through
under whip and spur. The bill was
drafted at the war department.. and In
trodueed In che house yesterday, eon-
sldered andsreported 20 the senate COM
mittee to-day. No such expedlency.
would have been possible except under
the stress OF war pressure. The bill Is
permanent In. its character. The princi-
pal change made In the bill ns intro
duced was that the appointment OF all
regimental officers. are to be made By
the governors OF the states instead OF
by. the President as was proposed orig
inally bv the war department. This ac-
ton conforms to the practice Of the civ
II war. N : y J, 4 tfi Il y II Il y 4
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Consulted with Gen. aIilsI.

WASHINGTON, April 2o.---The state.
ment is made on high authority that To-
maso Estrada Palma, the president of
the Cuban junta. in this country, In
company with one OF tho brlgadlers OF
Gomez army, has been In consultation
with General Miles to-day. arranging
for, corporation In the conduct Of the
campaign against Spain This IS taken
as n virtual recognition, OF the Cubanre-
public, 1T Is stated that Palma was
summoned here for this conference.
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Cuban Colonial Delegation Depn RI

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 2O.-The
Cuban colonial delegation also termi-
mated Its relations at Washington this
afternoon. 1t had come here by ap-
pointment of the Cuban autonomlst
cabinet, for the main purpose OF effec-.
ting q reciprocity treaty. Senior Angu-
10 was at the head OF the delegation
He loft for New York at p. M. and
his associates accompanied him. Thus,
both the Representatives Of Spain and
OF Spanish rule in Cuba have termlna-
ted their relations here.
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PRESIDENTS REASONS
For Desiring to Avoid Express Reeo=r
tton Of Cuhnu Republfc .ss] .

For Desiring to Avoid Express Reeosni.
tion of Cuban Republic
WASHINGTON. April 20.-Ie was
learned to-day from an administration
source Just why the President was de-
sirous Of avoiding recognition OF the Gu
ban republic. Aside from the reasons
tha. have been set forth In the debates
in Congress. mostly based OH 'constitu-
tlonal questions. there were two very
Important practical considerations that
affected the Presidents mind. The
first was a purely military considera-
tom He was satisfied that the United
States army and naval forces would
operate In the. event OF the recognition
Of the Cuban republic at n great disad-
vantage. Intsead OF moving under a
free rein, the military forces would be
obliged to treat with the officials OF the
Cuban republic at every step as equals
and allies, and he believed they would
be very much hampered thereby In their
operations.
. AS It Is In the event of war. the army
Of the United States will move under
the orders Of the President and COM
manding generals without regard to the
wishes Of Cuban insurgent officers. An
other consideration that affected him
was the statement, based on precedents,
that the conclusion Of peace at the ter
minatlon OF hostilitles would be very
much complicated by the previous re-
cognition on the part OF the United
States OF the Cuban republic and 4
treaty Of peace, it is said. necessarily be
drawn between Spain on the one hand
and Cuba on the other, leaving the
United States. which S had borne the
brunt Of the fight without @ voice in
peace arrangements.
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BOOTS SADDLES
Once More Familiar Sound at the cnp.
fit.l-ivest virgtnians Who Have Offered

~. sR'n'an. '1 "ho ''"se " oAets" 'e't
so, sn n,..'. 1,.u 4, ..,.... l..
epeeiaa Dlspa.cn 70 tne !lt'se. ihte'i'senser.
WASHINGTON, D. Co. April 2o.-The
bugle COLL OF Boots and saddles', is
once more a familiar so,n1 and II
- -. - -. 49,.
again oetohehs war. var Inc Inc moving ot
troops through Washington to the front
has been The order for several DAYS and
no1, .ho.. he,o,n,or. ar,n =, NJ,
w" ''9se t .otose ~ ot u.s '1ss u ";
Myer and washington barracks are
gone. It Ia stated to-nlght that the dis
trt.t natIona, puorl, vii, bo under
I.,,sH :. -.
marching oraefs oetore SATURDAY, i!
though It is not believed the entire force
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A silly Story.

MADRID, April 2o.-There Is no foun-
dation for the story published In Rome
that Spain has, or will offer Cuba to
the pope. SO, that the latter may. sur
render the island to the United States,
thus enabling Spain to escape the hu-
initiation OF a surrender to the United
States. The idea Is ridlculed in Span
ish official circles here. The Spaniards
say they will never renounce Cuba with
out a heroic struggle. It Is announced
that the national fund to increase the
strength of the Spanish navy 10 being
hugely augmented. s. ,i
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ATLANTA. Ga, April 2o.-Governor
". Y. Atkinson announced to-day that
in the event Of war he would lead the
Georgia military TO the front. 1T have
received so many pathetic letters from
mothers all over the state, asking me
not to send their sons. said! the COVER
nor, that have concluded the best re-
ply I can make Is to lend the boys my
self, inasmuch as /, may be compelled 10
order them out - J,1 y s..ti lt als'l .igH
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Dominsue1 i. Away on.

MADRID. April 2o.-Marshal Lopez
Dominguez. in an Interview IS quoted
US expressing confidence in the cubans
joining the spaniards against the;
American forces. X, y
The senators and deputies In the lob.;
bies Of parliament tonight talked most
determinedly and declared the demands;
of the United States would be energcti
ically rejected. and that oil the war
credits would be voted without n mur-5
mur, the chambers sitting alln!ghtilong;
II necessary, AZ "a q
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8TiFH l-iI7'IklAiTIUNlS
.Receivedb by Minister Woodford WhosWilli
Presentit To-Day.
EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL OF MINISTER'S.

After Opening Session Of Cortes Which Was Attended
With Great Deal Of Pomp and Ceremony and the Glitter
Tnscled Royalty Queens Speech Decidedly Froth
There Mistake About it Meaning Utter Rejection
the Demands Of tho United Very GlibIy About
@ Spanish Honor, Which has Never Been in Evidence
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Good for Admiral Hughes.

WASHINGTON. April 2o.-Rear Ad-
miral Hughes, q retired navnl officer OF
the mature age Of seventy-slx, filed his
application with the navy department
to-day for restoration to active service
IN the event OF hostilltIes. While It Is
not likely that the department will be
obliged to avail themselves of this offer.
Secretary Long was gratined at the pnt-
riotic spirit, entertained by Tho old sea
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Munster wood ford. Daughter Leaves.

MADRID, April 2o.-Miss woodford,
the daughter OF General Woodford. and
the remaining ladies' of the United
States legation, leave Madrid tonight.
They will Join Mrs. Woodford in Paris.
They will be accompanied to the French
capitol by Lieutenant G. L. Dyer, the
United States naval attaehe. General
,Woodford, Col. G. S. SIckles, the secre-
tary OF the United States legation, and
T. Fl. Tibbetts. the United States mill
tary attache. will leave US soon as the
minister's final Instructions from WASH
lngton have been carried out.
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THE DAY OF DEEDS.
Promptly Signs Resolutions
Passed Congress ].
President
AND SENDS HIS ULTIMATUM TO SPAIN.

Spanish Minister On Being Notified Presidents Action for
His Passports and leaves Washington Last Given Ia
Il, Saturday to yaeaete Cuba is Altogether lae She
@ the Movement Of United States Navy Island
wna Once Begiaiouse Passes the Military Emergency Bill
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h LONDON. April 2l.-Thc Daily Tele-
graph declares this morning that the
United States government has pur-f
chased the umbriu and the Etruria, Of
the Cunard line. & i! I'll
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ant movements OF both arms Of the
service VIII be ordered within the next
few hours. 3spli ~ u sl5li ~ 7,
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On Opening the Cortes-She Is n Little
Frothy but 1t Can bo Seen That Her Ut.
teranocs Mean War-A Scene OF Cor.
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PENNsYLVANIA,s G0VERNORSHIP.
Some OF the souud-Ronoy Democrats. on the
Advice or MIR. Cleveland. VIII Put Up q MAN.

Some OF the sound-Money Democratic. on the
PHILADELPHIA, March A minority repre-
sentation OF Pennsylvania sound money
Democracy, under the leadership Of A. b.
Farquhar of York. at tho Hotel
Walton this afternoon and resolved that 1t was
expedient to place a s%ound.money ticket in the
race for Governor. notwithstanding that tho
State Committee Of the organization decided
definitely last fall not to do 30. Tho details
of organizing to that end and the calling Of
a convention of delegates were left to further
consideration.
Mr.. Farquhar read a letter addressed to him
by former President Cleveland urging the sound
money Democrats of Pennsylvania to carry their
cause into the fight next fall and to stand by it
to the end.
The State and local Executive Committees of
the Business Mems National League. who are
waiting for an announcement of the wishes OF
Mr.. Wanamaker, held a conference this after.
noon, and after n long talk decided to keep on
w,iting. Elias Deemer of Williamsport, Presi-
for the present. 1t is believed he called on MIR.
Wanamaker to-day. and the intentions of Mr..
Wanamaker with respect to the nomination for
Governor may be made known soon.
The f%actional Quayites are stirred up over the
appearance of n deal between Quay and MaRee
and Martin to leave w. A. Stone out OF the race
for Governor. They no longer regard this as mere
ton to force Quay to support Stone. as he was
forced to take Delamater into the hopeless
contest OF 1890. There will be hot times over
the race for Pennsylvania Governor this year.
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ROBERT EMMET's BIRTHDAY.
The leOth Anniversary commemorate b
Irish Societies ut Cooper Institute.

The leOth Anniversary commemorate by
Irish Societies ut Cooper Institute.
An assemblage that crowded Cooper Institute
took part last night in the exercises
rative Of the 120th anniversary of Robert EN-
NETS birth, which were held by the Irish Ma
tionalists and the Irish National Alliance. Gen.
Michael Kerwin presided. Ex-Ambassador
Eustis was to have delivered a eulogy Of the
Irish patriot. but he was called out Of town by
the illness of a relative. and his place was taken
by Michael ID. Gallagher Of the Alliance.
The meeting adopted resolutions of coincidence
in regard 10 the Maine disaster. and the ALI
nncc supplemented it with another offering OF
the services OF its member in case of war with
Spain. Another resolution demanded the re-
lease by England of all Irish political prisoners,
and declared that the Irish question would
never be settled until England recognized Ire
lands absolute independence. There were pa
triotic recitations and a number of Irish ballads
were sung stirringly by Joseph Shcehan. John
Donovan. George Mitchell. Emily and Edna Hill
and others.
The Clan-na-Gael will tomorrow evening celc-
brate the anniversary of tho birth Of Emmett at
the Academy Of Music. There will be a concert
OF Irish music by Bayne's Sixty-ninth Regiment
Band. William Temple Emmett, a granddaughter
of Robert Emmett, will preside. and Congress.
mar Rowland b. Mahaney of Buffalo will de-
liver the GRAFTON. The Irish Volunteers will act
as guard of honor.
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FIJI CAUG HT.
Tho Jamaica Government seizes n Lot or Cuban
Arms and Munitions.


KINGSTON, Jamaica. Feb. 1s.-A flibusterlng
expedition. with arms and ammunition destined
for the revolutionists in Cuba. was seized at
st. AIMS Bay yesterday evening. Over 20. 900
rounds of ammunition and many rifles and
machetes were found and confiscated by tho
Government Of Jamaica. The Members COM
posing the expedition escaped, having received
early intimation of the intentions of the local
police.
1t appears that the schooner Cora NJ. of Will
mington. Del, arrived at Kingston with q
cargo of -four consigned to a firm of local mer-
chants. The captain was approached hero by
the Cuban agents and asked to carry a cargo of
what was ostensibly cement to Cuba. The ship
ping papers did not appear to be In order. and
he applied to the American Consul for advice.
He was informed by Mr.. Dent that he could not
interfere with his actions in regard to the car
riage OF goods to Cuba. and that tho captain
had better see the Spanish Consul. but the Con-
sui strongly advised him TO have nothing to do
with, matters which might bring him into
trouble with the local authorities. The captain
left, but mis- subsequent actions appear to have
raised the suspicious of the customs officers,
who boarded the Cora NJ. and Xamirc the
cargo. This, however. was found to be in order,
and tho schooner proceeded round the coast to
st. AIMS Bay.
The Cubans. baked in their intention to ship
the Contrahand material at Kingston, took out
u bill of lading by one of the regular coast
steamers for a number of barrels of cement and
sent them around to st. AIMS Bay. where they
arrival of the Cora NJ. A number of intending
passengers also gathered in the vicinity. Before,
however. the shipment was made the police
made q raid, discovering the arms and ainmu-
milton packed under thin layers of cement.
No action has been taken against the Cora NJ,
which has returned to the United States.