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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21
COURT OF INQUIRY STILL WORKS
Captain sampson Says He Cannot say
Mben Report Will Be Made.

Key West Fla. March 1s.-lhe coui VI
inquiry is diligently continuing us ,l''''
on hoard the battleship Iowa, and Judging
from statements made by members II IL
quite problematical how many more DAYS
will pass before the public learns us coh-
clus!Ons.
.',rbe court is still hard at work Cap
tain SAMPSON said today on board the
Iowa Il have just left my conf"rees. ~
is absolutely impossible to say Wheii o 'a
report will be ready. II surniSco we
date and YOU reported it, am a1raid soiiie
thing might occur that would defeat the
execution and only serve to disappoint the
anxious public
when the report is ready 1t will not be
for us to make the anno .I. WASH
ingtOn, presume, Will do that
Unusual precautions are observed on the
New York and the Iowa, double harbor
watches being enforced. Every craft that
passes on It's way into the harbor Is SUBJ
mitted TO the closest scrutiny of search
lights Both vessels are ready to pull out
at fifteen minutes notice and special at
tention is given to the instruction of the
sailors In small arms and firing practice
The United States cruiser Montgomery ar
rived here this morning from Havana, and
the United States cruiser Detroit sailed this
morning for the Tortugas islands with
provisions and ammunition for the fleet.
From the Tortugas the Detroit will pro-
coed to Port Tampa TO load ammunition.
The Morgan line steamer Arkansas arrived
here this morning from Havana with Sen
ator Money and Congressman Amos J.
Cummings and Alden Smith on board.
The United States cruiser Nashville sail
ed for the Tortugas with supplies simulta-
neously with the Detroit. The Montgomery
is. with the exception of the torpedo boats
the only warship in harbor. The torpedo
boat Foote arrived this afternoon for
Charleston by way Of Jacksonville.
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SPAIN HAS APPEALED FOR HELP
URGES AUSTRIAN EMPEROR TO
PREVENT WAR.
Alphonso's Government Appeals to
William and Joseph for Aid in
the Event of War.

Berlin, March 19.-In spite Of de-
malls, the queen regent of Spain has
repeatedly and strongly appealed to
Emperor Francis Joseph Of Austria
to exert his influence with the mon
archs of Europe, particularly Emperor
William, to secure their efforts to res
tore amicabIe relations between the
United States and Spain.
The queen laid special stress on the
necessity OF maintaining the peace or Fu-
rope and securing an entente of the luro-
pean 1nonarchs against republican, agrees
s:ve America, and on the affinity Oh her
dynasty with the Hapsburgs,
1t Is understood that Emperor FRANCIS
Joseph, while replying to the queen eau
tiousy and conservatively, has actually
written to Emperor William. endeaVorinG
to elicit reply pledGing the latter 10
promise to enter his good services In try
ing to maintain peace.
More recently Spain approached Ger
nany and Austria with the view OF
obtaining assurances that they, in the
event of war. would assist Spain in
some way or other.
The Spanish ambassador mere, to'"'i
Mendoz dc Vigo, father-in-law Of Senior
Polo Bernabe. Spanish minister at Wash
ington had conference on "Wednesday
last with the minister for foreign hffalrS'
Baron Won Buelow. when the latter as
etred him that while Germany earnestly
desired the maintenance of peace, she GER
tainly would not pledge herself to anything
but the strictest neutrality.
Spain is believed to have received the
game answer from Vienna and Paris.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21
CHINESE THREATEN REBELLION
Officials of Various Ranks Are Stir
ring Up General Revolt.

London, March ia special from Shans-
hal received here today, says d conspiracy
with the object of bringing about re-
belion has been started by Chinese ofhclais
of various ranks at Chang Sha. in the
province of Human.
1t is sad to have spread to all the pro-
yinces bordering on the Yang Use klang,
and fears are expressed that 1t may prove
to be the most formidable since the Taip-
ing rebellion.
1t is prOfessedly a patriotic movement
to overthrow the Manchu dynasty and save
the central provinces from European con-
troll. But, is it suspected that the plot en-
anatcS from the mandarins, who are alarm
ed at the prospect of diversion of part
of their p:ckinSS to pay the interest on
the new loan.
The Pc!lin authorities are cognizant of
the movement. but. distrusting the loyalty
of the provincial satraps, they are heip-
less.
The conspirators are said to have ap-
proa Ched British subjects with inducements
to ioin in the rebellion, and they have also
offered large sums of money for arms.
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Machias has arrived at Boston to undergo

Machias has arrived at Boston to undergo
slight repairs.
The navy department has the following
list of the Spanish torpedo flotilla now
halted at the Canary islands:
Torpedo boat destroyers Terror, Furore
and Piuton, each $50 tons and a speed of
twenty-eight knots Torpedo boats Avon,
127 tons, twenty-five knots; Ragor, 12O
tons. twenty-five knots; Ariste, l2S tons,
twenty-five knots, and Cu!dad de Cadiz,
l20 tons, twenty-five knots.
Will Recognize Cuba.
leading New England senator, a man
upon whom the president relies in all
things that have to go before the senate,
tells me that the report of the inquiry
board is looked for by Thur sday at least.
He went on to say that the Cuban question
as whole will not be mixed up with any
demand the president may make as the re-
suit of the Maine investigation; that tie
two will be handled as separate matters.
and that no action will. be taken on the
Cuban question until line of policy in the
Maine matter is decided upon.
If he does thiG. the most likely course
for him to pursue is a recognition of Cuba
as n republic--this to come later
There is one thing which should not be
lost sight of. Whatever President Nc
knley may DO in the future toward Cuban
freedom, he is responsible for the loss OF
the Maine and the brave men who went
down with it; he Is responsible for the
death of thousands upon thousands of the
victims of Weylerism.
Had he and the republican party allowed
the house to pass the Morgan resolution
declaring the bell:gcrency of Cuba, the
war would have been over months ago,
and the Maine would never have been de-
Stroyed. There Is escaping from that
fact. Instead of listening to the voice OF
the American people. instead of following
the dictates of the platform upon which he
was elected. instead of following what
must have been the dictates of his con-
science Mckinley allowed himself to be
| controlled by the money element which
elected him. and his failure to act is re-
sponsible for every thing which has fol-
lowed.
The republican party cannot escape that
respo1sbility 1t should not be allowed
to escape 1t. Whatever Mckinley may now
do cannot wipe out the stain of his past.
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sensational features. The proceeds are not
all in yet but it is believed that they VIII
amount to between $4,000 and S4ooVo IN
gold. Former estimates were too large.
The Red Cross Society of America, hav-
ing decided to devote itself henceforth in
Cuba to hospital, asylum and kindred work.
DIR. Egan prefers not to serve on the cen
trail committee. The distribution reief
committee now consists of General Lee
Dr. r. Guzman representing the CUBAN
committee and j. l.. Nanderwater. score
tary of the western railway of CUBA repre-
senting the American contributors. Cen
cral Lee will act arbitrator in the event
Of a difference of opinion between the two
other members.
The food on hand will afford relief to all
the needy on the island for week or
more and additional supplies are afloat
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Remains Reach Key West,
DEATH OF DR.. w. II. TUTT.
Remarkable Career of q Georgian Who
Attained Fame and Fortune.

Augusta Ga. March 15.-(Specal)-Dr
William II. Tut. one Of Augustus best
known citizens died this afternoon at his
home after only days illness.
Dr. Tut has been in failing health FOR
a long time. but none OF his family an
ticipated his death at this time. and one
OF his daughters was in New York and an
other left home only Il few days since.
DR.. Tut was born in Augusta August 81
1923 and married Miss Harriet Remsen Bell
of Lincoln county in lSi7. lie graduated
from the medical college and went into the
drug business.
In 1872 he removed to New York for Il
broader field III which to exploit his pro-
prGtary medicines He was one Of the
pioneers in extensive advertising and made
TUFTS liver pills of the best known
proprietary medicines i'll the wor!G. 1t is
said that the first year he went to New
York he expended over $4,000 in cash in
advertising before he began to see any re-
turns. but later on reaped n golden har-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21
AMMUNITION IN PLENTY.
Government Makes Largest Purchas

Governm emit Makes Largest EurchaSe
of Powder Ever Known.
Washington. March 19.-Both tho navy
ana war departments continue their active
preparations for emergency. and coatrncts
in all branches of armament are being
made daily by the various bureaus.
The naval bureau of ordnance has
contracted for 100000 pounds of
brown powder, which is probably the
largest single order ever given.
This was divided between the California
Powder Company and the Dupont powder
Company These concerns. together, are
furnishing the bureau about 10000 pounds
daily and within a week or so 1T is eX-
1,octeH the capacity of these two works VIII
be brought up to 10000 pounds OF powder
daily.
The order Is sufficient in the aggre-
gate to give 300 rounds for every gun
afloat in the American navy, and with
this large supply on hand the navy
for the first time in years will be
more than amply supplied with
powder
An unusually large number Of senators
took advantage of the fact that the senate
was not in session today to call upon the
cabinet officers with the hope of securing
definite information as TO the CUBAN STU
alton They succeeded only in learning that
the report of the Maine court of inquiry
had not arrived, but that it was expected
early next week and that It would be for
warClcd to congress Immediately upon It's
arrival unless Of an Unexpectedly startling
character.
There is no doubt that the authori-
ties here are keeping themselves fully
advised as to the movement Of the
Spanish torpedo flotilla now en- route
from Spain.
Persons acquainted with the facts say
that the stop at the Canaries is only tenn
p0rary and that there Is purpose on tho
part of the Spanish government to turn
back the torpedo boats because of the re-
II oval of the Texas ani Massa chusetts
from Key West. On the contrary the pur-
nose as made known In Washington Is that
the torpedo fotilla will continue It's trip
to cuba and Puerto Rico.
1t was stated today by one high in ma
val authority that no steps had been taken
toward intercepting this tiotila and warn
Ing it away.
The arrival OF several survivors Of the
Maine and the extended conferences with
President Mckinley and Secretary Long,
furnished the most interesting feature in
today's developments of the Spanish sit
uattOn.
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SPANISH STATESMAN TALKS.
Declares His Country Prefers War To
Paving Indemnity for Maine

Vienna. March 18,-The Neue Freie Press
publishes an interview with q. Spanish
statesman. evidently the Marquis De Ho-
yos. the Spanish ambassador, who IS rep
resented as saying:
Spain would rather have war with the
United States than pay compensation for
the Maine. for by the latter course She
would forfeit her honor through an admis-
sion Of guilt, which would erase her name
ION the list of civilized nations.
would not be to Engand's interest
eeN,,the Spaniards expelled rom Cuba,
that sliI0iEht arise at Washington an
suitable toD declare Canada'S !ndepen-
should arise1g a war the United States
mn ioI,rnaIistie Philippines to revolt,
arise and now ei s Son 't sfates
business, and emplos 4he interview vir-
office Such pluck and :, attributed to
serves to succeed, and l yantsh ambas-
as southern sister. en1t interview with
Almost every life Rome Tribuna-
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21
BAILEY WANTS TO BE SPEAKER.
Texas Congressman Tells Pittsburgh
That Free Silver Will Win.

Pittsburg Pa, Mach 19.-Congressman
Joseph Bailey. of Texas, democratic leader
in the house of representatives, will be a
candidate for the speakersh.p Of that
body next session,
Mr. Bailey was in the city today in con-
ference with a number of prominent demo-
Gratis and to them he disclosed MS amol-
ton 10 succeed Thomas =. Reed, the pres
ent Incumbent
He thinks his chances for success are
good He believes free silver viii win
in 1900 and is anxious to have Joseph Sib-
ley make another contest for seat in
congress.
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sador said that when he next visited the
foreign Office he would present stronger
arguments and would even threaten active
operations from Tong King and the forcl-
BILE seizure of a coaling station.
The general opinion here is that 1T Is I'M
possible to disregard the persistent rumors
circulating in well-informed circles that
Russia has abandoned her attempts TO
lease Port Arthur, but has not ceased her
nego tiations regarding Ia Lien Wan.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21
LITTLE WORK DONE ON WRECK
Entertainment To Raise Cash for Span
ish Navy Not a Success.

Havana, March 20.-Lttle work was done
on the wreck of the Maine today either by
the divers or contractors.
The city has been quiet after the fe5t1Vl-
ties of last night, lasting u1:il early this
morning, at the Tacon theater where
dramatic representation was given in aid
of the fund for the Spanish navy. There
was plenty of enthusiasm in the crowded
theater Every patriotic sentiment was
cheered to the echo, but there were no
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21
INVASION OF PORTO RICO
Palma Denies That Cubans in the
United States Contemplate It.

Now York, March 17-Speaking of a Iia-
vnna dispatch to the effect THAT an In
vasion of the island of Porto Rico was
being planed by the Cuban residents of the
United States II. Estrada Palma, of the
Cuban junta, said:
THE Cubans would neither invade Porto
Rico nor incite an insurrecton there. 1t
would not accord with their policy. If, how
ever, instruction broke out the In
surgents would have the sympathy and all
possible cooperation of the Cubans'
General Joseph LaCret Morlot, who, It Is
said had command of the expedition, has
been in New York for two weeks on a
secret mission. He VIII remain several
weeks longer.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21
RUSSIA ABANDONS PORT ARTHUR
France and the Gear Seem To Be
Trying To Break Up Chinese Loan.

Pekin, March 19.-The recent inactivity
of the Russians at Pekin is explained by
the fact that the negotiations have again
been transferred to st. Petersburg. owing
to the difficulties encountered here.
The coincidence of the French demands
being presented on the eve of the emission
of the Chinese loan in London is much
commented upon and 1t IS asserted that
France and Russia are trying their best
to wreck the loan.
Upon the occasion of the last visit of the
French ambassador to the Chinese for
eign office, the Chinese refused to accede
to the French proposals. and the ambas-
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D-re Predictions for Us.

Spain has shown that She can prepare
herself in silence aud with greater eff
cheney than her adversary, but apart from
the attitude of Spain, there undoubtedly
exists external agents who may exert most
dismal influence once 1t is set I'm motion.
We estimate as worse than defeat a
European coalition against the United
States"
The paper referred to then enum"r1tes
the possible evils It foresees for the United
States. and closing with the following re-
fect!on:
Into this evil plight the cupidity of
few has placed the nation which lives
peacefully anchored between the Atlantic
self IN the dilemma of having to retire TO
find herself in much worse position than
spain, which in truth is greater In spirit
than in body"
The Heraldo. independent Is In an equal
" happy mood While admitting it is
among the first to point out Spanish de-
feCts. it Confcsses at can only smile at
seeing the yankees devOtng themselves to
the difficult task of trying to frighten us
by clamor and war-like display"
Continuing, The HeraldO compares the
attitude Of the United States to that of
boulevarde swaggerer who faunts his dol
lars to attract the attention of fine lady
passing by, adding that Spain, like a
woman of good breeding. confident in her
self. Will continue on her course, brave
and alone. and will pay no attention to
foreign posing"
Nine. Sarah Bernhardt. who underwent
an operation some time since is now &C.
cupying apartments at the Pavilion Henri
Quarlc, at Saint GCrmanc. where she IS
conYalesCing rapidly.
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MRS. MATILDA JOSLYN GAGE.

Chicago, March 1S-4Mrs. Matilda Gage
died here today. aged SeVenty-two years.
Mrs. Gage won an additional reputation as
one OF the earliest champions of woman's
rights In America, having Identified her
self with Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the
cause and become one of the suffragis
most effective public lecturers.
In 1878 she formed the Womens National
Liberal League, being elected its president,
which post on she has since held.
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No REPORT RECEIVED
Continued from Second Page.

viding for the withdrawal of the Spanish
troops from Cuba, leaving the Spanish nag
floating there in case the United states
fleet should be recalled from Key West.
When Mr.. Palmas attention was called to
this rumor, which purported to have ITS
origin in an official quarter in Washington,
he replied:
well. that would satisfy the Cubans,
and / assure you We would see to II mat
the Spanish flag would be very quickly sup
planted hy our own. Cuba Libre' Is our
motto and we will never agree, even al
interim to the acceptance of anything
short of absolute Independence
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PROMINENT POLITICIAN DEAD

Cleveland March 1S.-Morris Black. a
prominent young attorney. politician and
member of the Cleveland city council died
In Toledo early today of acute peritonitis
He became conspicuous politically owing
n his antagoai.sn to Mayor McKisson and
his administration. and was about the only
candidate opposing the mayor who was re-
nominated at the recent republican eau
CuSeS,
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The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21
GEAR HAS WITHDRAWN DEMAND
Sultan Will Accept Prince George Of
Greece as Governor of Crete

ConStantinople. March BIN consequence
of the sultan's direct appeal, the car has
consented to withdraw his demand for the
So, $50 coo arrears Of the Russo-Turhish war
indemnity. which his majesty at first In
sisted should be paid from the Greco
Turkish war indemnity.
This fact, ii is alleged. foreshadows Tur-
keys acceptance of Prince George of
Greece the candidate of the car, as gov
ernor of the island OF Crete.
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Rhode Island Democrats Nominate.

Providence, r. l., March 1.-THE demo-
cratic state convention, which met here to-
day, nominated Hon. Daniel Church, OF
Tiyerton for governor, and Fayette Z.
Battelle of Burrellville. was named for
lieutenant governor; Miles McNamee for
secretary of state and George f.. Brown,
of Providence for attorney general; r.
Edmund Walker, of South Kingstown.
general treasurer.
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DIR. S. c. D. Balm DEAD.
He Was The Weekly Constitution
Accent Mt Forked Deer, Tenn.

Torked Deer Tenn. March T-(Special.)
DR.. Samuel c. D. Balm, the agent for mo
Weekly Constitution at this point, dlcd
this afternoon, He had been sick for
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1898-03-21

Quoting some paragraphs from The Cor
respondencia saying that war would effect
other nations besides Spain Ell Globe re-
marks:
ITO this we may add that the dccla-
IHttOHS atLlDuieu 10 'ne halFtt-EHlp'! ~
William of Germany-do"lar which
were sought t. be denied, are now con-
firmed afresh If such an authentic man
ner that all doubt has vanished on tie
subject We mention this declaration of
the kaiser's not that we place the hope of
our safety in his or any foreign Ud, but
in order to complete the picture we ought
at the present time to have the GspJ-
siuons of the European chancelIcrie re-
Snccting This oNent
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