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Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
STAINS SUBTERFUGE.
She Attempts to Show the United
 United States Is Illogical.

Washington, April 1.-The reply of Spain is said, in effect, to be: The independence of Cuba means a parting or cession of Spanish territory, which cannot be done without consent of the Spanish cortes, which is not in session and will not be in session un- til April 24, and consequently no defi- nite answer can be returned to the demand of the United States until the cortes assemblies. Then a counter proposition will be submitted with the Cuban matter, which shall be settled upon a basis equitable among the na- tions.
 The United States is asked to give Spain time to treat with the insur- gents and ascertain what can be done in the nature of peaceful settlement. Senators who know the nature of the reply say it is very srrewd piece of diplomacy and made for it's effect upon the world at large It is said the reply is unsatisfactory to the pres ident and that he does not believe it will be satisfactory to congress-.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
A MINORITY EXPRESSION.
The Majority Not Given a Chance to
 Vote.

Washington, April 1-The Cuban government { meaning thereby the present home rule authorities in Cuba and not the insurgents) have appealed to the president of the United States to respect the will of the majority of the people of Cuba. Their appeal de clares that majority represents those in favor of home rule under Spanish sovereignty; that the insur- gents are in the minority; that the ma jority has a right to rule it's own des- tinies and that it would be an injus- tice of a foreign will, meaning the United States, to impose upon this ma jority political regime contrary to it's will, and that it would be a great wickedness to dispose of its lot without it's own consent.
 The appeal to the president does not in any terms protest against the United States securing the indepen- dence of Cuba, but it's tenor is to a protest against any form of Cuban gov ernment other than that now carried on by Cuban authorities.
 The appeal is signed as follows: Jose Maria GalveX, President oi the Honorable Government of Cuba
 The appeal was placed in the hands of the president this morning and the statement was made that it was di- rect expression of the Cuban govern ment itself without inspiration or knowledge of the Spanish govern ment either at Madrid or Havana or elsewhere.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
PURSE STRINGS OPENED.
The House Buried All Economical
 Measures. --s

Washington, April 1.-After an ex- ceedingly turbulent session of six hours the house today passed the naval appropriation bill and then adjourned until Monday. The war spirit was manifested in all the speeches and overrode the naval committee itself by increasing the number of torpedo twenty four, the bill as reported pro viding for but twelve. An amendment of Mr. Cannon, chairman of the ap- propriation committee, to reduce the number of battleships to one, was buried under an overwhelming major ity. A provision relating to armor Eplate which in ordinary times would have precipitated a debate of several days, was disposed of in ten minutes, the proposition to decrease the price agreed to in the bill from $400 to $500 per ton, being drowned in a perfect chorus of nays. MT. Cannon, during the course of the day, announced it to be the belief of a majority of the mem
 
 a week, and MT. DeArmold of Mis- souri made a notable speech declaring that if hostilities were near, it was our duty to strike the first blow. The house at o'clock adjourned until Monday. This disposes of any presi dential message before that day.
 BUYING A COALING STATION.
 Washington, April In the open session of the senate today MT. Chand- Ter of New Hampshire called up the resolution he introduced yesterday re- uuesting the president to send all Gu ban consular correspondence to the senate and which at his suggestion was referred to the committee on for eign relations. Immediately afterward however, he introduced another reso- lution which went over, calling upon the secretary of state for the same in formation.
 After the passage or a few bills the senate went into a secret executive session, the proceedings occupying the greater part of the afternoon, was de- voted to the discussion of the wisdom Of purchasing the Danish West India islands. At 12:30 D. m. a secret ses- sion was ordered. At 4:30 D. m. the senate went from the secret legislative into the executive session and socn afterwards adjourned.
 NOT LATER THAN TUESDAY. ! Washington, April 1-Senator Quay today offered resolution in the fol- : lowing terms: That the committee on foreign relations be and is hereby instructed to report on or before the
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
A BOOSTING SQUADRON.
Which Did Not Fly From Its Perch
 Soon Enough.


 Washington, April Tt was stated On authority at the Lavy department at 2:30 p. m. that no orders had been issued to the flying squadron to pre- pare for sea; also that the presence Of Captains Crowinshield, Barker and Clover of the strategy board, at the cabinet meeting, had not been in con- nection with the Spanish torpedo f1o- tilla.
 It was added on the same high au- thority that the question of the movements of the flying squadron were constantly under consideration. but no definite determination or orders had yet resulted therefrom.
 IT'S TOO LATE NOW
 Madrid, April 1.-The Spanish tor pedo flotilla has arrived at Porto Rico. REMOVING USELESS LUMBER. Key West. April 1.-The work of stripping the United States warships of their wood work in order to make them ready for war service was con tinued this morning. A patrol of the fleet will be continued at night until further orders. There has been no movements of this fleet this morning.
 THE MIANTONOMAH.
 Philadelphia, April 1.-Orders were received at League Island navy yard this afternoon directing the monitor Miantonomah to sail tomorrow morn ing. Her destination is not known.
 MINNEAPOLIS GOING SOUTH.
 Reedy Island, April 1.-The cruiser Minneapolis passed Reedy island at 6:30 p. m.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
NOTHING BUT WAR.
So Decided by the Committee on
 Foreign Relations.

Washington, April 1-The sub-com- mittee of the senate committee on for eign relations appointed to draft a report and prepare the form of reso- lutions outlining the course of action which this government shall pursue toward Spain with reference to Cuba. so far completed it's work today that it will be able to report the full con- mittee at it's meeting tomorrow. The subcommittee will recommend the adoption of resolution declaring in the first place for recognition of the independence of the republic, and in the second for intervention by the United States with her army and navy for the purpose of assisting the Cubans to secure independence in case Spain continues to refuse to concede it.
 The committee will treat the re- scinding order for the concentration of i the Cuban non-combatants as a sub- terfuge, and will dwell upon the past, If not the present treatment of these unfortunates. It will detail the Maine incident and attempt to demonstrate that it is sufficient cause for a dec laration of war if this country were desirous of making it such, and will also touch upon the injury to Ameri- can interests caused by the Cuban struggle as a full justification for our intervention
 There has been an effort to persuade the committee that Spain's release of the reconcentrados leaves the United States practically without an excuse for intervention, but the committee has not been convinced by this reason ing and there has been as great una i nimity in the rejection of this view as there is in the decision as to the gen. eral course to be pursued.
 The committee will report on Mon day unless it is then made evident that it has been impossible for the president to complete his promised message for a lack of time. The dis position Of the committee is now against a further postponement for
 any cause The committees present
 information is, however, to the effect that the message will be ready for submission by Monday.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
THE lCONOCLASTED BRANN
Dying at Waco of Lung Per.
 forated by a Bullet
A Duel on the Street Between the Brilliant But Perverted Editor and a Man Who Believed in the Honor of His Daughters.

Dallas, Tex, April IA special to the News from Waco, Texas, says: In the midst of busy preparations for the city election meetings, while the bands were playing and scattering handbills from their decorated vans were calling people together, w. c. Brann, editor of the Iconoclast, and Captain M. T. Davis met and fought a revolver duel to the death. The combatants met just at 6 o'clock this afternoon on South Fourth street in front of the Cotton Belt ticket office, and after exchanging a few words. both began emptying their revolvers into each others bod ies.
 When the battle was over Brann was found to be perforated in the left lung, the left leg and the right foot. Davis was shot through the right lung and through both of his arms. The surgeons say that both men are likely to die. The difficulty between the two men grew out of the Brann-Baylor feud of last year.
 Captain Davis daughters are pupils of Baylor university and reference made in the Iconoclast to Baylor, which was generally construed to mean a reflection on the moral char acter of the pupils and faculty brought forth from Captain Davis a denuncia- tion of Brann, delivered in language most forcible and direct. The feeling between the two has been intensely bitter ever since. Both men are sink ing rapidly and may die before the morrow.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
WATCHING, BUT NOT ACTING.
Naval Officials Speculate While Span
 ish Fleets Are Moving.

Washington, April Naval officials are watching with much interest the movements of the Spanish fleet now rendezvoused at Cadiz. This is com posed of five vessels, two of which, the Cristobal Colon and Maria Theresa, left Carthagena the other day. It was stated today that there was no information at hand respecting these vessels further than that already made public. Many naval officials are strongly of the opinion that it is now too late to intercept the progress Of the Spanish torpedo fleet.
 Said one naval officer, in speaking about the matter today: If good weather prevails the fleet probably is now making nine or ten knots an hour and as the distance from the Ca naries to Porto Rico is about 2,80O
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
A SECRET MEETING.
Cabinet Proceedings of Yesterday Not
 Disclosed


 Washington, April LA special cab inet meeting was held this afternoon, beginning at o'clock. All of teh members were present except Secre- tary Sherman. An adjournment was taken at e:20 and the announcement made that the only business in the discussion was the presidents forth coming message to congress.
 The president was said to be very much fatigued and would retire early tonight. Tomorrow morning he would begin the preparation of his message and hoped to have it ready by Mon day. Nothing further concerning the meeting would be made public
 A STATE CONFERENCE.
 Washington, April I-The Spanish minister had a conference with Judge Day at 4:30 o'clock No new propo- sitions were submitted and no per ceptible change iii the situation re- suited from the conference.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
His Ultimate Message Will b3 Submitted oa Monday.
Naval Officers Agree That t @ Landing of the Torpedo Fleet at Porto Rico is a Spanish Advantage Which However They Believe May be Overcome.

Washington, April 1.-There is little doubt that the president and members of his cabinet now regard the conflict aHfS message to congress, which in all probability will be sent in next Mon day, and certainly early next week, it is understood that the president will review at some length the record as it stands between this government and Spain. but will not insist upon further time in which to continue the negotia- tions looking to a peaceful solution Of the Cuban problem.
 The cabinet meeting this morning was unquestionably the most import ant held in many years. It received Spain's answer to the ultimatum of this government, and finding it un- satisfactory, practically decided upon the policy which at this hour seems certain to involve hostilities.
 The whole record will be laid before congress and the question now under earnest consideration is what shall the particular form our policy shall take in bringing to an end the horrors in Cuba and the securing of the independence of the islands. The propositions ranging from a simple recognition of Cuban independence to a straightout declarat1on of war have been urged at the capitol, but there is hardly doubt that the majority of congress await executive lead be- fore taking action and are disposed to adopt MT. McKinley's suggestions on this point. It is thought that any of the resolutions except possibly a simple recognition of independence, would lead to war. There were, of course, all sorts of rumors in circula- tion, including the reports of media tion by some European powers, but no suggestion of that sort has come to this government, for as late as o'clock, in response to a direct ques- tiou, Assistant Secretary Day said that there had been no offer of media tion by any foreign government.
 One member of the cabinet, in speaking of the meeting today, spoke substantially as follows: Tn the morning it was apparent to all of us that, having exhausted all diplomatic efforts to bring about a better condi- tion of affairs in Cuba, and they hay ing failed, the whole question must be submitted to congress- At our after noon meeting the president requested each member of the cabinet to express freely his individual opinion as to what should be done. The discussion was entirely on the lines indicated by the members. Nothing definite was decided upon and no conclusions were reached.
 ''The president will take the views submitted to him under considera- tion, preparatory to his message to congress, which will be sent early next week. President Mckinley has done a great deal of work recently and ap- pears pretty well fatigued. Conse- quently he will take some little rest before bginning on his message. He has not yet determined what recom- mendation will be communicated to congress. My OWL individual opinion
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, April 1.-Cattle re- ceipts, 4,1OO; market active, un- changed; native fed steers, s410@5.10; westerns, $3.75@4.75; cows and heifers. S2.5O@4.5O; stockers and feeders, S3.5O Q5.05; sheep receipts, 1,700; sheep active and strong; western lambs pre- dominated; choice, $5.40@5.65; stock grades, $4.15@5; for clipped to choice wool lots, spring lambs, $8.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
PRICE OF COPPER.

New York, April Lake copper quiet. tn $11.9O bid. and SIP asked.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02
WAR IS 0VERHANGING The Most Ardent Advocate of Peace Has
 Abandoned Hope. SPAIN STARRED FOR TIME.

is that but little faith can be put in the promises made by Spain, and this makes me hesitate about accepting with any confidence her latest pro- posals."
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02

5th inst. bill for the recognition of the independence of Cuba" It went over under the rule
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-23

they take it as an incident in life
which they cannot help; and they sleep
and eat their three or four meals a day
until the execution
The Indians will believe anything
If told that Americans are honest and
all politicians saints from heaven they
would believe it.
In 1882, when the report was spread
that the king Of Spain had ordered all
the children Of the Indians to be col
lected that their blood might be split
on the Spanish mines to make them
more productive, the mothers fed in q
body to the Spanish ladies in Manila,
pleading for mercy. The men armed
the mselves with spears and rushed
wildly up through the city. 1t was
with difficulty that they could be
Gained, even after the hoax had been
explained.
Bathing is the universal delight Of
both sexes. They battle together in
the same place, innocently and without
scandal. The Spanish authorities have
vainly attempted to abolish this an
cient custom.
The exquisite sense of smell among
these Indians seems marvellous. 1t is
claimed they can distinguish the dress
of their masters and mistresses by this
sense alone. The state Of ones affec-
tion is determined in the same way.
If man has an enemy he can tell in
stantly whether he Is friendly by the
scent of his silken garments, though
always scrupulously clean. A bit Of
lace from the neck of the beloved one,
tells the young Indian whether his
alteration is returned. A wise Indian
once said: What Is the use of Eu-
ropean brains when our noses are 50
much more intelligent and gifted with
geniuS?''
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-23

which lie five degrees off the equator,
southern coast of China. The islands
are the richest in the world Even
Magellan found the natives wearing
silks made from the silk worms Of the
native forests.
The Philippine archipelago is about
boo miles in extent from north to south
and $50 miles from east to west A
range of irregular mountains runs
through the center of the whole. Those
known by the name of the Caraballos
In Luzon, are occupied by unsubdued
races of ido!atrous Indians and extend
for nearly 1870 miles.
PRETTY POOR WEATHER.
Several large rivers have their
sources in the CarabaEos. AT the top
of Mount Cabunian, whose ascent is
difficult, there is tomb worshipped by
the pagan Igorrotes., n There are, large
lakes in several of the islands, and
during the rainy season ssomeIsQf them
become enormously eXtended.ed These
foundations are naturally favorable to
luxuriant vegetable growth by fert:l-
izing vast tracts Of land.
The climate Of the Philippines, now
as in the days of Magellan, Is d. scribe
In a Spanish proverb thus:
''Seis meses de polvo, seis meses de
lo6o, seis meses de todo.'
six months of dust, six months of
mud, six months of everything -
though 1T may generally be stated that
the rainy SEASON lasts one-half and
the dry season the other half Of the
year.
Magellan converted the natives and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-23

tains, especially The volcanoes, are full
of precious minerals. In the great
earthquake years of the past lakes
have been thrown into the sky by vol
canic upheavals. hurting floods of wa
tel into the valleys below. Fish,
crocodi!es, sharks segpents to the ex-
over the country land In many places
rav.nes were filIsd to the level with
living flesh, ofteh scaaded by the hot
waters and steam FROM the volcanoes.
The Philippines arei not very far from
years ago in the Bay of Sunda, when
mountains rose from the depths of the
sea, and other mountains with towns
around them, disappeared, and a new
ocean rolled above than. Everything
in that part of the, world is vast and
strange. s.fs4s
Earthquakes have greatly changed
the Phi ippines. Hundreds Of churches
and public buildings, have been de-
stroyed In Manila alone Seas have
become mountains III and mountains
lakes, but the Islands still remain.
Business flourishes and the tax gath
erer reaps his millions. In the earth
quake of 1927 one of the most elevated
OF the mountains of Cagayan disap-
peared In 1876 in the island of Min
danao, a passage was opened to the sea
and a vast plain was subme ged s c.
ccssive earthquakes have brought upo n
Luzon a series of ealamities. Since
1901 ten notable earthquakes have
shaken the islands.
Endemic diseases; are rare in the
Philippines. intermittent fevers and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-23
NO DAY DREAMsl
we Live In Real World, Let Us
Have the Real Truth.

tonic has been described by DR.. A. ~
budger OF London, as a therapeutIst's dav-
dream' a scientific absurdity Merely to lash
sickly body into spasmodic activity to be
followed by utter exhaustion Is the worst med
ical practice in the world. But nine natjents
out OF ten cling to their illusions. and when
the collapse comes, they attribute It to almost
every cause on earth but the right one.
There Is no real strength except in digested
1000; the problem is to get the food digested.
II the stomach Is tired, along with the rest
OF the body, 1t cannot turn the food over and
over SO as to expose every part OF It to the
action OF the gastric juice. The victua,s will
lie and rot unless the stomach gets help. For
this purpose a whiskey of undoubted purity
Is ordered by the most enlightened physicians
Some of the stuff sold as wniskey is utterly
unfit to be swallowed. and no sane man would
put 1t into his stomach If he knew what it
was made Of
Duny's Pure Malt Whiskey has stood the
most severe tests by chemists and is endorsed
by physicians.
You cannot safely tri1e with your digestion.
II you feel sense of weight and fullness
a1ter eating, you need the help that Duffy's
Pure Malt Whiskey never fails to give in
turning bread and meat into bone, blood and
muscle
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-23

i, ing q forest must Immediately go
through certain ceremonies in case he
found a snake In newly built hut
or other evidences of devils being in
the neighborhccd.
the unseen Philippine domain in order.
Devils. women you want to marry and
others you want to get rid Of, nagging
mothers-in-law and officious cut
throat papas are bought up and hired
to go away to bother some other man.
Peace with an enemy Is made by
mingling blood with wine, each drink
Ing the fruit Of another's veins until
the blood of families is well mixed in
the veins Of friends and their recent
enemies. In this way all become OF
one blood and there is joy for miles
around.
Many of the natives are extraordi-
nary eaters. They are not afraid CT
food or death. A devout friar says:
did all mankind hang on a single peg,
and that peg were wanted by an In
dian for his hat, he would sacrifice all
mankind" The natives have no fear
of death. Even in the presence of the
dying they discuss the solemn event
with as little concern as If 1t We're
wedding or banana feast. On the
scaffold, with manila hemp around
their necks, they exhibit smiling in
difference.
GULLIBLEs NATIVES,
They smoke th=ir cigars, crack jokes
and discuss their affairs as TRANQUILITY
as if they were to live thousand
years. When sentenced to execution