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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26

The water there is especially suited for
such method of defense. Spain's
denial had nothing to do with the court
of inquiry. / should not believe n state
ment that Havana harbor was not mined.
The court has not yet been dissolved. 1t is
barely possible that more work may be
required Of it; but this is not probable.
1.-The court of inquiry is composed of
splendid men. 1 am greatly satisfied with
their work. hardly suppose much excite
ment will be caused by the announcement
sion that 80 per cent of our own people were
already convinced that the Maine was
blown up externally; and l scarcely think
their ideas would have changed even if the
court had reported otherwise"
When the possibility of arbitration and
the ensuing ENHANCEMENT were suggested
TO him, Rear Admiral Sicard said:
1.-The Maine case is nothing in compari-
son with the Alabama claims. Then We
were opposed by a powerful commercial
rival; but now We are dealing with Spain.
Washington, March 25.-At the White
House 1t was said that official advices
here did not bear out the suggestion of a
pending crisis in Havana and that there
were no dispatches from General Lee of
a dsquieting nature. As to the movement
of the Mangrove. it was said that her de-
parture was merely in line with orders
issued several days ago to go to Havana
and return with the remaining officers of
the Maine now there.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
CALHOUN EXPECTS WAR.
President Mckinley's Special Cuban
Commissioner Thinks 1t Can't
BE Avoided.

Chicago, March 25.-'It looks very much
to me just now as if war between this coun-
try and Spain were inevitable" said Inter-
state Commissioner W. J. Calhoun to-day.
Mr.. Calhoun went to Cuba as commission
er of the government and Investigated the
condition of the starving patriots on the
island.
Il have hoped until recently" he con-
tinued, that the two countries would be
able to find some way of adjusting the
pending troubles without recourse to arms
but 1t looks now as II war were bound
to come. Everything seems to point in that
direction. The air is full of the significance
of preparation on both sides, and public
sentiment in this country has, 1 believe
even among the more conservative people,
come to regard war as the only logical
outcome of the present situation
Indianapolis, Ind. March 25.-Judge Ba-
ker, of the United States court for the dis
trict of Indiana, in an interview tonight,
said that he does not conceive how war
with Spain can be averted. The United
States. he says. would be justified in inter-
veninS on humanitarian grounds.
Speaking Of the starvation tactics of
Weyler, he says: THAT is not war; that is
hells' t...
He says that Spain was bound by inter-
national law to see that the Maine was
protected in every possible way, and, hav-
ing failed, is bound for a large money in
q demnity. The United States, he says. can
not afford to go on record in history for al
lowing 100000 Cubans to starve at its very
door without taking steps to prevent.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26

button of American supplies to the poor
OF Cuba are progressing successfully. The
people of the United States, in assisting
to support some 100000 destitute people.
have undertaken colossal task. The
modes of procedure and the details con-
nected Herewith presented many trouble
some features at the outset, but now most
of these difficulties have been overcome.
Everything is in good working order.
Donors can rest absolutely assured that
what they have sent here reaches those
for whom it was intended. AT first, owing
TO the meager supplies and the large num-
ber of poor in the city of Havana and its
vicinity, the distribution was necessarily
confined to those localities. Now, however,
everything is coming in great abundance
and these supplies are reaching all parts
of the island"
La Lucha publishes an editorial criticising
the impartial of Madrid for an editorial
in the last named paper, in which the recall
of General Fitzhugh Lee is urged on the
government 1t says no one Is SO much TO
course, since the editor of that paper
gave General Lee weapons by its structures
upon Captain General Weylers course in
regard to the reconcentrados."
Continuing, La Lucha says:
The impartial published reports Of such
terrible scenes of starving in Cuba that
consuls to give all the relief possible"
In conclusion. La Lucha remarks:
General Lee must have done what was
required, because, to the request for his
removal, President Mckinley says the con-
sui generals course has been perfectly sat
isfactory."
La Union Constitutional urges the pro-
priety of providing work to such as can
labor on the sugar plantations and also
for the reconcentrados and that great pub
lie undertakings should be undertaken to
provide these people with sustenance.
Ell Correo to-day, in highly colored rhet-
oric, insists that the parallel drawn by
Cuba, the New York organ of the autono-
mists. between the ..jingoes of the United
States" and the Spaniards in Cuba is un-
warranted. because the Yankees only urge
war for their own selfish greed while the
Spaiards urge it from motives of patriot
ISM
The same paper also insists that the
United States is trying to make Spain de-
clare war. while the real reason Is that
the Yankees desire to absorb the island
with all its wealth, and to debilitate
SPAIN"
The editorial continues: 1.-THE hypocrit-
ical charity of the United States is intended
to produce the same result in Cuba as was
reached in the case of Texas and is being
reached in the case of Hawaii: but the
United States cannot debilitate Spain and
will find that the nation has sons as hon
orable as those who refused to submit to
American dictation at the time Of the siege
Of Callao, South America"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
SIGSBEE CALLS ON BLANCO.
With Other Officers He Is Preparing
to Leave for Home
To-day,

Havana, March 25.-This being the fete
of the Annunciatiou, there was little doing
I'm private or official business here. The
Spanish divers have not been down to the
wreck of the Maine since last Sunday, but
the American divers have got up two
6-inch guns.
Captain Sigsbee and the other officers of
the Maine were busy to-day preparing to
leave tomorrow for Washington and their
homes. Captain Sigsbee made farewell
calls to-day upon General Blanco and Ad-
mirai Manterola. lie repeated to the for
mcr his thanks for expressions of SYM
pathy at the loss of the Maine, and also
for the help given in rescuing at the time
OF the disaster. requesting General Blanco
to convey these sentiments to his subordi-
mates. The two officers parted with mutual
assurances of esteem.
Consul General Lee said to the corre-
spondent of the Associated Press to-day.
with reference to the present status of
the relief work:
Il am happy to know that now all mat
teTs pertaining to the reception and distri-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26

wonders, not only in locating the cause
of all these troubles, but also in discover
ing the way to cure them. Strike at the
root of the tree is a good motto, and it is
equally true with disease. Go right to
the cause! Don't waste time in experi-
menting. for you may be growing worse
all the while. Get the best-something
that will put you in perfect health quickly
and certainly. There is but one thing that
will do this.
Here is what some great scientists Of
the world have to say: DR.. William Ed
ward Robson, NJ. r. C. s. /. L. l.. C. l.. OF
England. writing upon this subject. de-
clares: Il emphatically state that I have
been able to give more relief and effect
more cures by the use of Warmers Safe
Cure than by all the medicines in the Brit
ish Pharmacopoeia.
And here Is what the great DIR. Boyer,
of Germany. says: II use Warmers Safe
Cure for patients who suffer from kidney
and liver diseases. and 1t restores them to
complete health. / recommend IL most
cordially in all circles of my acquaintance"
There Is in all these great discoveries Of
science one grand lesson for everyone.
That lesson IL this: Do not hesitate to
avail yourself of the best discoveries and
improvements of modern times for pre-
serving your health and prolonging both
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
THE FLYING SQUADRON.
Expected Order Turning the Com
mand Over to Commodore Schley
Issued Yesterday.

Washington, March 25.-Commodore Win
field Scott Schley, at present connected
with the lighthouse board, has been or
dered to command the flying squadron at
Hampton Roads, with the Brooklyn as his
flagship.
His command at present comprises three
vessels, the Brooklyn, Columbia and Min
neapolis. all ocean greyhounds. but in a
short time his squadron probably will be
swelled to about dozen ships. Commo-
dore Schley refused to talk at all concern
ing rumors that the flying squadron might
be sent out to interrupt the Spanish tor
pedo boat fiotilla. He said that was mat
ter concerning which he could say nothing
at all.
Commodore Schley has fine record for
discretion, good judgment and fighting
qualities. He was in command of the Bal
timore during the Chilean trouble, which
threatened to end in war. The three YES.
sells at present under his command are all
swift cruisers and among the others which
probably will be added to his command are
the st. Paul and the st. Louis, of the
they could be turned into efficient fight
ing machines at a few days notice. These
vessels have not been impressed as yet,
but arrangements have been perfected be-
tween the government and President Girls
com, so no delay will result as soon as the
decision is reached that the outlook JUS
titles the large expenditure of money nee
essary for their transfer to the navy de-
partment. Officers have been provision
+ ally picked out to command these ships,
Commander w. H. Emory and Commander
Willard H. Brwnson, at present in Europe
on a special mission for the government
being the officers who, it Is expected, will
be assigned to the command of the St.
Paul and the ST. Louis.
An order issued by the navy department
to-day carries out the announcement of
Secretary Long yesterday that Captain
Sampson would command the North AT
lantic squadron. The order as issued reads:
Commander In chief of the North Atlantic
station" Although Key West advices state
that the battleship Iowa probably will be
his flag ship, the order standing at the
navy department is that the cruiser New
York will continue as flagship.
Admiral Sicard was detached from COM
mand of the North Atlantic squadron and
allowed six months leave, by orders is
sued to-day. The effect of this six months
leave is practically to close Admiral Sic
ards active service in the navy. He re-
tires under the age limit of 81 years on
September 80 next, which is just six months
and six days from the beginning of his
leave. This will give him only six days
of active service when his leave expires
This is source of the sincerest regret
to Secretary Long and all naval officials
who pay the highest tribute to the devoted
service of Admiral Sicard throughout the
recent critical period, and to his personal
bravery in remaining at his post while his
health was in 4 precarious condition.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
FOURTEEN VESSELS BOUGHT.
Government Acquires Four Fast
Yachts and Nine Fast Sea-
going Tugs.

New York, March 25.-Four swift yachts.
nine fast seagoing tugs and one coasting
vessel, the pick of the available small craft
in the harbors Of New York and Phila-
delphia, were acquired to-day by the naval
board on auxiliary vessels. Two OF the
yachts and one tug were delivered at the
Brooklyn navy yard to-day, and Rear Adj
miral Bunce was in receipt Of orders from
Washington to prepare to secure the others
tomorrow. At least two more yachts and
two tugs will be acquired tomorrow unless
the negotiations which are now practically
concluded should fall through.
The yachts bought by the government
are the Almy, purchased from Frederick
Gallatin: the Heroine, which belonged to
the estate of Henry L. Pierce. of Boston:
the Columbia, which was owned by ]. II.
Harvey, and the Alicia, acquired from H.
NJ. Flagler.
The tugs purchased were the p. II. Wise.
from the Moran Towing Company; the
Taurus and the Storm King. from the
Boston Towboat Compay; the Hercules.
from the Standard Oil Company; the Paoli
and the Winthrop. from the Staples Coal
Company, of Taunton, Va; the Edward
Luckenback and the Walter A. Lucken-
back, from the Luckenback Towing Com
pany, and the Argus, from James Albright
& Co., of Philadelphia The board Is also
trying to obtain possession of the tugs
Ocean King and Lewis Luckenback, the
property of the Luckenback Towing Com
pany, which is. however. unwilling to sell
them except at price that is almost pro-
hibitive. as. If it did SO. it would be COM
PEELED to forfeit several valuable towing
contracts The board has also under con-
sideration list Of twenty yachts submit
ted by Thomas Manning, a yacht broker.
nm a re
Kate Jones and the Mutual. The board 10
also looking for two larger vessels to be
used as distifing ships for providing water
supply for the fleet.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26

to be better men and women. because of
the help these things give us. and We
should live longer and be happier.
And we do if we are wise.
Think. for example. of the wonderful
Roentgen y Rays. Why they easily show
things that were once hidden from all view
You can now see the contents of a trunk
or desk from the outside, although you
cannot see what people are thinking about.
But you can pretty nearly, for these re-
markable X rays will easily show you
many of your internal organs and how
they are working! And this is very for
tunate, for in the case OIL the two most
important organs of the body it is the
only absolutely certain way that any
trouble with them can be detected
You may live for years and think you
are in good health and yet all the time
those great organs of the body, your kid
neys, may be slowly rotting away. Head
aches. strange pains. loss of strength and
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
MARINE INSURANCE UP.
Rates in New York Doubled Yester-
day, Consequent Upon the
War Scare,

New York, March 25.-Marine underwrit-
ers reported to-day that there was a hard
ening of rates consequent on the develop
ments in the Spanish-American situation.
The rates, which had ranged from one
eighth of per cent to one-fourth on steam
ships, and from three-fourths of per cent
to II on sailing vessels, doubled yesterday,
and further rise is looked for. Even at
the rates quoted, some risks were refused,
principally those for longer time than
two weeks.
1t was also reported by the companies
that the inquiries about war risks were
greatly in excess of vessels offered Trad
ers and merchants manifest anxiety to find
out this way how the situation is regarded
in commercial circles generally.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
WAR POWER FOR M'KINLEY.
Bill Introduced Authorizing Him to
Whip Spain When Congress
Is Not in Session.

Washington, March 25.-General Wheeler.
of Alabama, to-day introduced in the house
a bill providing that, in the event of an
act of war being committed by Spain or
any other foreign nation prior to the meet
ing of the next session of congress, the
president of the United States is hereby
authorized to accept tenders of volunteer
troops, to purchase arms and munitions of
war, to equip such troops for active serv-
ice, organize such troops into brigades. di-
visions and armies for active service. ap-
point necessary generals, staff, etc, except
such field and company officers may
have already been selected or may here
after be selected by proper authority, and
do any other act necessary to the safety of
the country or any part thereof, and to pro-
tect its honor and prestige"
The section appropriates the necessary
money to carry out the provisions Of the
act,
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26

ing said recently that if he had his way
there would be nothing but Spanish talk
ed in - for the next five years" Evans
was in command of the Yorktown during
the late trouble with Chile. and he Wanted
to blow Valparaiso off the earth because
of the insults put upon America by the
citizens of that town. But the navy de-
partment refused, and Evans was COM
mended for the admirable self-restraint he
exercised. Since then he has had no love
for Spain. Evans is generally known as
Fighting Bob Evans, a pseudonym which
he dislikes very much; and that is why he
is not called by it in this dispatch. He has
a limp which he earned during his service
with Uncle Sam in the COS, and other
marks of war on his person. Evans be-
longs to a Virginia family. and when the
South seeded his mother, without his con-
sent, sent his resignation to Washington.
The young officer, however, persuaded the
department to abrogate it, and promptly
rejoined the service. He has been in the
navy thirty-eight years, and is one of the
most dashing and daring officers in Uncle
Sans service.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
ANTI-sPANISH DEMONSTRATION
Burn Spanish Flag, Make Speeches
and Offer Their Services to
the President,

Eason, Pa. March 25.-Three hundred
and fifty Lafayette students made an anti
Spanish demonstration in Easton tonight
headed by fiagbearer and the college
band. They marched to the telegraph Of
flee and offered President Mckinley their
services in case of war. In Center square
they burned red fire, made speeches, and
on the point of a sword burned flag sup
posed TO represent the standard of Spain
The stars and stripes were nailed to the
top limb of the tallest tree in the square
The crowd serenaded the mayor and other
municipal officers and returned to the hill,
followed by great throng of town folks.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26

the coming season in some cases exceeding
in volume those of last year. War clauses
canceling leases in case of hostilities are
insisted upon by some cottagers. and in
Atlantic, Highlands the timid talk of the
effect of bombardment of Sandy Hook.
Depression is felt along the Connecticut
shore, whichts attributed in some measure
to the uncertainty.
Interior resorts are expecting to reap
profits from fugitives from the coast in the
event of war"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
]. C. S. BLACKBURN I'LL.
Had n Sudden Attack Yesterday
Which Caused His Friends
Considerable Alarm.

Washington, March 25-Considerable
alarm was created to-day among the
friends of ex-senator ]. c. s. Blackburn.
of Kentucky. by the report that he had
suffered a stroke of paralysis while re-
turning from the launch Of the two new
battleship at Newport News. Senator
Blackburn was overcome while passing
from the boat to his carriage and was
taken to his hotel in a semi-conscious state.
Later in the day he recovered sufficiently to
talk and tonight 1t was stated that he
was out of danger and would probably be
about in few days. 1t was stated that
the senator's heart was not involved. al
was at first supposed, but that the indis-
position was only the recurrence Of an old
malady from which he suffered before.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
FIGHTING BOB" EVANS.
Something About the Popular Officer
Who Has Been Put in Command
nj

Washington, March 25.-Captain Robley
D. Evans, who goes at once into command
of the warship Iowa. vice Captain Samp-
son, has no rival for popularity in Wash
ington, or in the navy department. OF
course. Cpatain Evans, like almost all the
United States naval officers, would like n
sharp encounter with the Spaniards. He
hasn't had ANY experience in his profess
sional line since the civil war, in which
he was hit three or four times with flying
missiles. sent with the compliments of the
Confederates. The captain is quoted as hav-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
HOW BOSTON FEELS ABOUT 1T.
Hopes for Peace, but If War Comes
Will Give Blood and

Boston. March 25-At a special meeting
of the Boston chamber of commerce to-
day, resolutions were unanimously adopted
commencing President Mckinley for his at
titude in the present crisis and for his eff
forts to avert war and expressing conf
ton of the secretary of the navy. The res
olution also declares that should the fail
ure of every laudable effort to maintain
peace compel the nation to take up arms,
the Boston chamber of commerce pledges
that the merchants of Boston will, when
necessary. devote life and fortune in the
accomplishing of victory
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
FEMININE MILITIA.
Fifty Young Women Students at NJ. 8.
U. Have Formed n Military
COmnnnv.

Columbia, NO., March 25.-(Special.) The
young women students of the Missouri
state university will be ready for war
with Spain in case of conflict. For ath-
letic purposes, some fifty young women
have formed a military company and drill
regularly twice week. The officers are:
Miss Ethel Debolte, of Trenton. captain;
Miss Aron, first lieutenant; Miss Laura
Blackwell Columbia, second lieutenant.
and Miss Mabel Phelps, of Kirkwood. third
lieutenant. Misses Debolte and Aron have
had experience in this line of work in
other schools.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
THE REPRESENTATION CLASH.
Differences Regarding Cuban Relief
to BE Referred to the State
Department.

New York March 25.-Stephen Barton
and Charles A. schiren, who. with Louis
Klopsch, compose the Central Cuban relief
committee, met here to-day to discuss the
differences between Miss Clara Barton. of
the Red Cross Society. and Mr.. Klopsch.
which grew out of the latter's visit to
Cuba to oversee the distribution of food
and other supplies. At the close Of the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
SOME WANT WAR CLAUSES.
Fear of Conflict Having Some Effect
on Sensible Summer Resort
RusineSS

New York, March 25.-The Herald prints
the following:
Seaside summer resorts, as rule. have
been only slightly affected by the talk of
war between the United States and Spain.
Along the Jersey coast, the hotel men and
real estate agents report applications for
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
Another .swar" Contract Let.

New York March ga contract for 800
900 yards of one-inch white braid presume
city by the navy department, and is now
being manufactured.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26

tleship Texas sailed suddenly this afternoon
when only a few tons of coal had been
taken aboard. A bargeload Of fuel was re-
fused and the ship put to sea in hurry.
Washington, March 25.-The Texas is
bound for the Brooklyn navy yard, where
some improvements will be made in the
facilities for loading the guns of the ship.
The necessary plant for this purpose Is not
available at Norfolk. 1T is the desire Of
the department to put the Texas into the
highest state of efficiency" said an official
of the navy department tonight. 80 as to
have her ready for service at twenty-four
hours notice."
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-03-26
ARE AFRAID OF WAR.
British Cotton Merchants Order
American Shipments Made in
British ShfpS.

Helena. Ark. March 25.-A cablegram of
much significance in its bearing on the
prospects of war between the United States
and Spain was received here to-day. The
message was from large cotton firm in
Liverpool, to w. A. Short & Co., cotton
exporters, of this city. and reatf
You must ship British bottoms
This is taken to mean that, in view
of the crisis in Cuban affairs. all shipments
are to be made in vessels flying the British
flag