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Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
Conditions such This Country should
Not become Involved,


ATLANTA. Ga. Feb. 2S-John J. ingalls,
OF Kansas is in Atlanta aud expresses him
self emphatically against the present agita-
tion for war in view Of the fact that inter-
national politics are In so delicate a condi-
tion that to precipitate hostilities would, he
thinks, place the United States In al
equivocal position.
III it develops that the Maine disaster
wac the work OF a Spanish brigand and
Spain disavows any responsibility or connec-
tion with it | do not see that our friendly
relations should be interrupted. On the
other hand II the pepper disdvowal is not
forthcoming we must expect hCstilitles
believe we are on the brink of the most
tremendous explosion that has ever been
known in the worlds history. l am con-
WINGED that struggle for the re-adjustment
Of frontiers l5 not far OFF, and, in view of
this possibility, l do not think 1t patriotic
or wise to seek to plunge this nation into
war without due delibeCatiou and full provo
cation"
Mr.. 1ngells says judgment should be sus-
pended until an official report is made by
the court of Inquiry.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
INSPECTION or QUALIFICATIONS.


General Merritt starts on Tour
soon.
NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-The World says;
Major General Merritt in command Of the
Department of the East Of the United States
army, will start on tour of inspection OF
the southern fortifcatlons before the end of
the week. 1t was his original intention to
leave Governors island today for New Or
leans, but at midnight IL was generally under
stood that he would not be able to start
for a day or two. This sudden move on the
part of General Merritt following so closely
upon the recent order Of General Miles re!a-
tive to the absolute necessity OF completing
the new works of defense at the fortiicatlons
throughout tho country, has created qll'e u
sensation in army circles. Ostensibly he Is
simply going on his annual tour OF inspec-
tion but at the island, Fort Waisworth and
Fort Hamilton, ii is understood that his
mission is of far greater importance than
tho regulation visit to the stations IL Is
believed that work on the new ordnance for
the southern fortifcatons has not been going
on with sufficient rapidity to satisfy either
General Miles or General Merritt At the
new works at Fort Hamilton OF the four new
guns only three are now in position. Fort
Wadsworth has Jared more fortunately.
Another development which has direct
bearing on General Merrtts departure is the
artillery bill which yesterday passed the
senate. This bill provides for the mainte-
nance OF two more artillery regiments. 1t is
the intention Of General Merritt TO have one
of these quartered at Sandy Hook. The other
will, In all probability, be distributed among
the various posts along the Atlantic coast,
When General Miles sent word to General
Merritt relative to the necessity OF getting
all available ordnance ready for immediate
use he especially referred to the work under
way at Forts Hamilton and Wadsworth.
II is General Merritts intention to first
visit New Orleans and inspect Fort Philip
and Fort Jackson The other forts that Gen
eral Merritt will visit are at Mobile, Charles
ton, Galveston, Savannah, Pensacola and Key
West
Said an officer at Governors island last
night: 1.-The passing of the artillery bill will
change the entire state of affairs at Sandy
Hook Just now the only thing we can use
men for down there is to keep the sand from
clogging the machinery Of the guns. With
the new regiments, however, all will be as
II should be- One of the regiments will be
stationed at the Hook That has already
been practically decided. | am quite con-
WINGED that the work on the quarters OF the
officers and for the men there will be pushed
forward with all possible speed. Just now
We have far too many officers for our men
but under the new appropriation this evil
will also be remeded."
NDW YORK, Feb. 23.-Msjor General
Merritt commander of the Department of
the East. leaves today for an inspection OF
the defenses on the Atlantic coast south OF
New York. His route Is understood TO IN
clude Atlanta, New Orleans, Mobile, Pen
saeola and Savannah. those cities being
visited In the order named. Thraaga one
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
REWARD FOR BAKERS MuRDERERs
Department Investigating Killing of
COlOrrd Postmaster.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.--Informaton OF
the murder of the negro postmaster Baker.
at Lake City. S. C., and the burning of the
office came to the Postofiice department to-
day in a dispatch from Inspector Williams
Of that district, who has headquarters at
Chattanooga. Inspector Williams will sena
an inspector tC the sceue at once to inves.
tigate and make a full report, When this
is obtained the Department of Justice win
be asked to prosecute the persons engaged
in the crime. Baker. who is said to have
been a respectable colored man and who had
previously taught school, was appointed to
the office in July last. II Is said at the de-
partment that he was a man OF quiet, unob-
trusive habits and had filled the position
only a sheet time when threats of poison
were made against him. There was no
place in the city to be had for the post
office and 1t wes removed to a school In the
suburbs. The citizens boycotted the Office
with some degree of success No serious
complaints had been received concerning
the condition of affairs very recently. The
postmaster general has offered a reward of
$500 FOR the arrest and conviction of the
persons who burned the postolfice and re-
ward of $500 for the arrest and conviction
of the persons who murdered the postmaster
at the same time, Postmaster General Gary
has issued an order to discontinue the office
at Lake City from this time,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 23-The United
States cruiser Marblehead sailed at 11;15 to-
day for Key West, where 1t will Join the
North Atlantic squadron at Dry Tortugas.
The Marblehead took aboard small guam
tity of coal
An immense crowd assembled on the river
front as the Marblehead pulled up its mud
hooks and steamed half a mile up the river
before turning. As the vessel sped rapidly
down the river past the French and Austrian
war ships hundreds waved handkerchiefs in
farewell, all the vessels in the harbor footed
their whistles, cannon were fired from the
shore and the foreign ships dipped their flags,
The departure of the ship was without incl
dent and created no stir among the officers
and crew, as HIS only business here was to
honor the city. at carnival time.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
PRESS CENSORSHIP IS RIGID.
Matter Must he Submitted in Both
SDmnish and EnEIiNh.

HAVANA, Feb. 23.-The censorship of the
press is strict. and according to a recent
order all dispatches must be submitted in
Spanish as well as English. This doubles
the trouble of the correspondents and quad
ruples delay The means of communication
in Havana, a large city, are rather primi-
tive, and the work of visiting ships in the
harbor is tedious
At the palace during the hours when Lieu
tenant Colonel Mende2, the censor, is pres
ent there can always be found a long line
of newspaper men anXously awaiting his
approval or disapproval of their matter, and
his atfixing of the official stamp. All proofs
of daily newspapers published here, and
matters for newspapers in Spain, must be
censored
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
TRY TO PROTECT MooxsHINEns.
Southern Members of the House De-
fent ApprODrIatIOn for InfOrmers.

WASHINGTON. Feb. GA variety of
subjects occupied the attention OF the house
during the consideration OF the sundry civil
appropriation bill. Mr.. Mahany of New
York made an attack on the patriotism OF
some of the social leaders ofNNew York,
whom he said held high revel while the ma
tion was bowed down with grief over the
loss of life resulting from the Maine explo-
sion.
The southern members who have for years
been fighting tho appropriation for Inform
ers" on Illicit distilleries succeeded in kill
ing tho appropriation in committee of the
whole. but Chairman Cannon gave notice
that he would demand an aye and nay vote
In the house.
Early In the session a resolution was
adopted inquiring of the Treasury depart
ment what has been done by the United
States to prevent the conveyance TO the Gu
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
WANT PORT ARTHUR KEPT OPEN.
Omaha Commercial Clubs Rcsolu-
tions Arc Sent In.

Omaha Commercial Clubs RcSolu-
tions Are Sent In.
WASHINGTON, Feb 23.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-The resolutions reported to the
Commercial club of Omaha and adopted by
that body on Washington's birthday night,
calling upon the Treasury department and
ul'3n congress to see to it that the port of
entry be maintained at Port Arthur were
presented to Secretary Gage today by Sen
ator Thurston. In speaking of resolutions
and the crying need OF such post Assistant
Secretary Vanderlip said that the west
seemed aroused over the necessity of an
outlet to foreign countries and gave it as
his opinion that nothing of a hasty character
would be done in reaching a conclusion. He
said that the whole question was under con-
sideration, but declined to predict what the
decision of the Treasury department would
be.
Superintendent Hills of the Treasury de-
partment issued the necessary orders to VIII.
liam Maier of Omaha, to at once commence
work on the interior furniture for the post
office, consisting of racks for mail pouches,
shelving, etc, for which he is to receive
1854. On recommendation of Postmaster Eu-
cid Martin, the following have been ap-
pointed TO temporary duty at the new public
building: Robert Majors and Charles Souden-
burg, watchmen, at $72O per year; William
o. Morse, George Kelley and S. c. Ernest,
labores.
Andrew L. Virgins has been appointed
storekeeper in the customs house at Omaha
at 5000 a year.
The secretary of the interior today re-
versed the decision of the land commissioner
in the case of Anna Anderson, involving
lands in the Watertown land district
The land commissioner has submitted a
sketch to the secretary of the interior show
ing the proposed plan for exhibit of the gen.
erai land office at the Transmlasisslppi Ex
position. 1t is proposed to erect four-sded
frame work covering an area of floor space
Of about 100 square feet. In each frame
will be placed, an enlarged fac simle of the
land office map of Nebraska; the enlarged
township plat in which the city of Omaha is
located; representation of the first United
States patent to land in Nebraska and
large land office map of the United States
1t is also proposed to place figures represent
ing surveyor with a transit on the top of
of tho exhibit The Smithsonian institution
offered to present to the land Office a figure
for this purpose. 1t is estimated that this
exhibit will cost about 1900 and it will
doubtless be approved by the secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
Mines In Havana Harbor,

HAVANA, Feb. 23.-An American officer
with rank sufficient for him to take COM
mand of ship is authority for the state
ment that a Spanish naval officer some time
ago sold to the Washington government a
map of Havana harbor, showing submarine
mines, The Spanish deny this statement and
say the mines; exist only in imagination. The
Cubans, on the other hand, claim there are
mine galleries under the harbor, leading
from subterreanean passages known to have
existed for years between Fort Canabas and
Moro Castle and this port.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24

TAMPA, Fla, Feb. 23.-The cruiser Mont
gomery arrived here this morning from San
Domingo direct, with Crowinshed of the
Bureau OF Navigation on board, who at
once left for Washington. Chief CROWN
shield refused to say anything about his
trip or his haste, Chief Converse said he
had orders to go to Key West at once and
took on a supply of coal and water. The
cruiser win probably sail tomorrow
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
SPANISH OFFICIALS ARE ANXIOUS
Realize Relations with United states
Are Strained.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Evening
Star has ceceived the following from its staff
correspondent in Cuba:
HAVANA (via Key WesD, Feb. 23-In-
quiry into the Maine disaster progresses
along definite lines. The results SO far may
be summed up in the statement that the
probabilities that it was an accident seem
to decrease with the progress of the in
vestigaton.
The most intense anxiety is shown by the
Spanish officials here, who are in constant
communication with Madrid. They realize
that the relations with the United States
were never so much in danger of rupture
as now. This is the general feeling.
The commercial classes here are hopeful
of American intervention on peaceful lines,
but what they base their hopes on is un-
known. The insurgents continue to win
minor military successes. The autonomists
are restless. and some of the leaders seem
on the point of breaking away from the
government Army officers continue to show
an anti-AmerCan sentiment. They are APP
parently tAe only class that does not look
for an early crisis. PEPPER
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
HALL roH REVOLUTIONARY RELICS.
Daughters of the Revolution Propose
nl to Errct One.

n I'd Erect One.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23-Nearly all the
morning session of the Daughters OF the
American Revolution was taken up with
business incidental to the report of the Con-
tnental Hall committee, made, by Mrs. II.
VI. shepard Of Chicago. 1t Proposed that
the hall be erected In Washington and be
used for the display of the large number
of revolutionary relics that will come into
the possession of the society and for the
sional aid is to be sought in providing a
site for the building. 1t was determined to
add $4,000 out of the general fund of the
society to that already on hand for the pro-
ject and individual contributions were prom
ised sufficient to make the grand total to
date OF the Continental Hall fund about s42,-
600. Mrs. Stevenson, the president general,
presided at the meeting, and Mrs, T. G.
Moves sang the "Star SnnnRled Banner"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
rertninine TO Postomccs.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2S-(Special Tele.
gram) appointed Nebraska
john Hittle Benbrook, Keya Paha county
vice A. Bruce. resigned
1owa-Charles A. Beebe, Nevinsvile
Adams county.
South Dakota-Ernest Weiland, belmont
Douglas county.
William ]. Mcdonald of Olin, Ia. wus
today appointed clerk in the railway mail
service
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
Activity at Fort Thomas.

CINCINNATI. Feb, 23.-There has been
much activity at Fort Thomas, in Kentucky,
for some days. While all the troops We're
under special discipline with extra drilling,
Colonel Cochran, the commaOdant, and other
officers refused TO be interviewed. Today the
troops were supplied with 15O Counds each,
Battery OF the Ohio National Guard under
Captain Herman, today advertised for re-
cruits.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
Putting ships in Trim.

VALLEJO, Feb. 23.-There are now at the
Mare Island navy yard the Charleston,
Yorktow, Philadelphia. Pensacola. Hartford
and Adams. number OF mechanics who
have been at Port orchard have returned
and will assist In reaching the completion
of repairs to the various ships at the
yards.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
Tcxns and Nashville Reioin the Fleet

GALVESTON, Tex, FeD. Z5.-The DaIIe'
ship Texas and gunboat Nashville sailed fcon
Galveston this afternoon. The Texas goes
to rejoin Admiral Scard's fleet and the
Nashville to Key West for orders. 1t has
been reported that the Nashville would be
sent to Havana to replace the Maine, but II
Captain Maynard has any such orders he
has given no hint of it here
The big ten-inch gun, the first OF the ord
nance for the Galveston foctifcations is COM
ing through the state today and will reach
Galveston tOnight.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
scnnte Confirms Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The senate TO-
day confirmed these nominations:
To be receivers of public moneys: G. w.
Case, at Watertown. S. d.
Postmasters: Nebraska-F. G. Simmons,
Seward; w. H. Andrews, Lexington.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
AIger Much Improved.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-secretary Alger
has returned from Fort Monroe greatly i'm
proved in health and today called on the
president. He walked with a firm step and
seemed to have almost completely recovered
from his illness.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
SPAIN WILL NEVER SELL CUBA.
People who Suggest ii Only Wasting
Their Time

NEW YORK, Feb ga dispatch to the
Herald from Madrid says: AS the question
OF the purchase of Cuba is again being
pushed in Washington, it may be of use
to state, on the highest authority, that
Spain will never. no matter what govern
ment is in power, consider any such
suggestion or any compromise in
Cuba beyond the broad measure of
autonomy drafted by the liberal
government. This is an absolute, in
reyocable decision. People who suggest
anything else are only wasting time and
arousng unfounded hopes.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-(speclal Tele.
gram)-The following transfers have been
made in the Tenth cavalry: Captain Charles
T Cooper. from troop A to troop r.; Cap
tain William II Beck from troop E to
A
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
DnlIN Trensmrx, Stntcment.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Today's state
ment of the condition of the treasury shows:
Available cash balance, 1925 ,75O, ,247; gold re-
serve, $167, ,165, ,677.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
wRECKING TUG REACHES HAVANA

Harper's for March-Out today. A striking
number. Get 1t of your newsdealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24

bans of mdcles produced in the United
States; also as to the prevention Of flibus-
terng,
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24

OF his aides the general announced that his
trip was his regnlar annual insnection.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-02-24
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There is enough being said all over this
country concerning the inquiry into the
Maine catastrophe to involve us in war, Our
people in the present delicate situation
might well be at their altars praying for
calmness and peace. | hope the inquiry now
proceeding in Havana Will develop nothing
that may involve MS in hCstilities but while
that inquiry is proceeding we in the senate
should maintain a most circumspect attitude
and be calm and quiet"
MIR. Thurston thought that the court Of
inquiCy ought not in any manner 10 be ham
pered by any frictioa OF trouble here, I'VE
ought to have patience" said he, "and wait
as a great and powerful people, not in fear,
but in hope that some satisfactory conclusion
to the present difficulty may be reached"
Mr.. Allen made an extended reply TO the
arguments advanced against his position He
maintained this was the first time the bell
ligereucy proposition had been presented to
the senate when there was any chance OF its
becoming effective, The house would be
brought face to face with IT.. and 1t would
be brought TO vote in that body, 1t could
not be buried In a committee,
Mr. Hale, in charge OF the bill, yielded to
Mr.. Hear, who said he desired, in Justice 10
himself and these who believed with him, to
refute the charges of coWardice which had
been hurled at those who differed fcom him,
by the senator from Nebraska (Allen). He
discussed the situation from the standpoint
OF an International lawyer, maintaining thdt
the recognition of belligerency In ordinary
circumstances was not cause for war. 1t
was not necessarily an unfriendly act. Mr.,
Hoar maintained however. that before
taking any action of that kind, the Uuited
States ought TO have clear and unques-
toned statement OF the facts in the case
lie expressed the opinion that the enact
ment OF belllgerency resolution at the
present time would be productive OF war
because of the friction that would be
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
START OF ONE MILLIONAIRE.
Earned His First Ten Dollars Throwing ,
Circus Hercules.

"Had L caught my train that night, -
laughed the man who had nothing to
do for quarter of century but sit
and watch pine trees grow to swell his
bank account, 81 would probably be n
farmer now, trying to raise mortgage
aud few other things. 1 had gone
to little town in lower Wisconsin to
see colt there that man wanted to
sell me. was good judge of stock
and shrewd on trade, but greener
country lad never broke into Il town.
1 would have walked back to the farm
after I found myself too late for the
train, but saw u handbill announce
ing show that night, and couldn't re-
sist the temptation to see it, though it
did cost quarter.
'In my hilarious appreciation I was
more of an entertainment than they
had on the stage, especially as I was
utterly oblivious to the fact that did
not look like any one else in the audi
ence. Toward the end huge fellow
came out, tossed cannon balls and lift
ed heavy weights. After this showing
of his prowess he offered $40 to any
one whom he could not throw inside
of two minutes. I was the crack
wrestler in all our section, though
none knew it, and felt as though the
challenge was aimed directly at Inc. l
turned hot and cold during a few Sec
onds of intense silence. Then l
sprang up, and us came out of my
old blouse, shouted: I'll go you,
b'gosh.' There was a roar of laugh
ter, and then some of those about me
urged me not to go up there and have
my neck broken. But one old man
told me to go in. 1t was a tough job,
but finally threw the giant almost
through the floor with hiplock.
There was little hesitancy about Civ
ing me the $40, but the crowd shout
ed till I got it. Then the old man
took me home with him, and in week
1 had charge of all the teams in his
lumber camps. In time | became n
partner, and he cleared the way to
make me rich. That was really n
match for a million. Detroit Free
Draso
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

The celebrated surveyor ani government
astronomer of Canada is William OgiIvie OF
Ottawa. He is now home consulting in re-
gard to mining regulations to govern the
Yukon. Ho knows more about that country
than any living person. He was first sent to
Yukon in 1887 IA government surycyor to
locate the l4lst meridian and thus define the
boundary between Canala and Alaska. He
went through the Chicoot pass. made q
micrometer survey at Pyramid island and
carried it through to the Hist meridian by
September. During the winter IL number OF
lunar culminations were taken and the exact
boundary determined. Through Mr.. Osilyie
has come all the official Information we have
Of the Yukon country. He Is an Off ,ial
whose word is respected in tina. country and
10 him is said to he due the excellent order
that has prevailed in the mining camps