Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1898-04-06

ing non-combatants the privilege o
 earning living, and corraling then
 to stlrye to death, has been th,
 means of changing many Spanisl
 supporters to Cuban sympathizers New York, March 31.-Presiden
 Mckinley was hanged in effgy las
 night, at Buffalo, New York, New
 port, Rhode Island ard Swansea
 before excited crowds. Those
 engaging in the act were largely ir-
 responsible men and boys and
 the acts are universally condemned
 by the better class of citizens of all
 parties.
 Washington, March 3l.-It is
 rumored that Spain's reply to the
 ultimatum of the United States has
 been received at the state depart.
 ment through Minister Woodford
 and 1t is that Spain will not accede
 to the demands. It is also unoffi-
 cially rumored thas she threatens to
 declare war if Cuban independence
 is recognized.
 Chicago, March 3i.-Steve Bro
 die, the famous bowery character
 and bridge jumper, dIed this morn ing, on train near this city of hemorrhage of the lungs. He had been in ill health for some time.
 London, April IA cablegram from Madrid this morning says that United States Minister Woodford is preparing to leave Madrid. His departure is expected today or tomorrow.
 Madrid, April I.-The Spanish government has officially informed Minister Woodford that Spain re- iects Americas proposals for Cuban intervention. The reply has been cabled to the United States and Minister Woodford expects to ask for his passports today or tomor> row.
 Washington, April 1.-President this morning received the reply of the Spanish government, through Minister Woodford, to the demands of the United States. She declines positively to accede to the demands of our government, and asks for more delay, desiring to refer the whole Cuban matter to the Powers for arbitration. The admin istration, of course, will not hear 10 l this proposition.
 The president expects to make the reply public today.
 Washington, April 1.-The navy issued orders at l o'clock this afternoon to Comman- der Schley of the Flying Squadron, at Hampton Roads. to be prepared .o sail at an hours notice. Word from Hampton Roads is to he effect that all the men are on board and everything in readiness 'or the immediate departure of the squadron as soon as orders are re- ,eived. The vessels are all prepared or action as soon as the opportunity presents itself.
 Washington, April L. At two o'clock this afternoon the president Innounced that he was preparing iis message to Congress in regard O Spains reply, and he hoped to complete it in time to present it his afternoon. He also gave out he substance of Woodford's Iispatch which says that Spain will Ielp the reconcentrados back to heir homes and will provide food { or them until they can take care of | hepselves but insists she will deal ' -ith the insurgents herself and will ot consent to any interference of T his question with the United V tates. a
 Washington, April 1.-3 p. m.- he president will not complete his in time to send it to Con- ress this afternoon before that ody adjourns. He has called a leetIng of his cabinet for , o'clock ) consider it.
 Washington, April l.-The Senate ommittee on foreign affairs has cen sitting behind closed doors all ay considering the Spanish ques- on. Excitement is again at fever eat all over the country, as we'll as ! this city.
 Des Moines, April l.-The Iowa .gislature today passed a bill ap- ropriating S5OO,OOO to be used by le government in the event of war ith Spain.
 Key West, April 1.-Eyery vessel [ the entire fleet here and at Tor. lgas is in readiness for trouble. fiicers and men are all eager for le fray, which they now believe to 3 imminent. Washington, April l, 5 p. m he cabinet has just closed its ssion and has decided that war is ,w certain. All diplomatic arrangements will d at once, and Minister Wood I'd has been instructed to ask for " s passports. re