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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
AN EXPLOSION
FROM OUTSIDE.

ficially denied that Havana haroor was
mined. He replied:
"lf Havana harbor were NINE shoulu
certainly have mined 1t. The water there
IS especially suitable for SUCH me'hoa
Of defence. SPANS genial general had
nothing to do with the Court oil INQUIRY.
/ should not believe a statement that the
harbor was no. mined.
The court has not yet been dissolved.
II is barely possible that more work
shall be required Of 1t. but this Is not
probable The Court Of Inquiry is COM
posed OF splendid men. am greatly
satisfied with their work. l hardly sup
pose that hasty action will be caused by
the announcement. as am under the i'm
preston that 80 per cent. Of out people
were under the impression that the Maine
was blown up and would have been sur
piised Il the court had reported other
wise"
When ensuing entanglements were sug-
gested TO him. Rear-Admiral Sicard said:
The Maine case Is nothing In compari-
son with the Alabama claims. Then we
were opposed TO a powerful commercial
rival; but now We are dealing with
SPAIN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

The last of the special series Of mems
mass meetings for March will take place
in Association Hall tomorrow afternoon
at 4 o'clock. Rev. DR. Potts will speak
on "Impurity." DR.. Potts Is an intensely
interesting speaker. and the mere an
nouncement that he is to speak on
theme of so great importance and power
will draw out a large audience Of men.
Mrs. Malone will be the soloist and Mr..
NJ L. Willis the accompanist. The song
service will begin at o'clock
Mr.. w Fred Richardson will talk TO
the boys ~ o'clock in association parlor
The gymnasium study club will meet in
the Blue Room al o'clock.
The departments OF the medical colleges
will meet in the respective college build
ings at o'clock. All students are well
come.
General Secretary Mckee and several
OF the young men from the association
will 20 TO Fulton Sunday afternoon to or
ganze young mems meeting. The first
service will be held in the Fulton Bay
list church at o'clock. Every man in
Fulton IS invited. There will be male
chorus to lead the singing and Mr. Mckee
will deliver an address. after which sew
eral of the young men will speak
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
IN PORTO RICO.
Spain VIII Fight TO the Last Ditch
Additional Army Allowance

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Word reach
ed the Navy Department to-day that the
Spanish authorities have taken steps 10
supplement the existing fortincations At
san Juan de Puerto Rico. the main port
OF the island Of Porto Rico. The news
Is regarded as important. Porto Rico is
the only other possession which belongs
Spain on this hemisphere beside Cuba.
The officials Of the Department while ac-
knowlcdging that Information Of the
above character had reached them. are
very chary about imparting any Of the
details 10 the press.
The city Of Puerto Rico Is fortified after
tine old style prevalent in early days. the
dCfences con slsing Of a wall which COM
pletely encigcles II, Of several forts AT
strategic points while the only points
OF egress and ingress are through mas
sive gates. These fortincat0ns are being
strengthened and the armament has been
increased by two large guns OF formidable
pattern and calibre. san Juan has 23,ili
inhabitants.
General Flagler. chief OF Ordnance Of
the Army, to-day had a long confer
ence with Secretary Alger with reference
to additional guns and gun carriage. a
few days arD Secretary Alger allotted 20
General FiaCler 81 10000 from the emer-
gsncy appropriation made by Congress
to be used by the Ordnance Bureau i'm
the discretion Of General Flagler. This
amount was not, in the opinion Of Cen
eral Flagler sufficient TO meet the require
ments of the present emergency and his
conference with the Secretary was 10
obtain an additional allowance.
After a careful canvass OF the situation
Secretary Alger gave General Flagler an
additional allotment from the apprOpria-
ton, but no information could be obtain
ed either from General Flagler or from
the Secretary's Office as 10 IT, amount.
The sum must be very considerable. how
ever, as General Flaglor said that it was
10 be used 20 cover provisional contracts
entered into FOR the construction of new
guns of various calibres and their neces-
sary carriages.
Pending action on the report Of the
Court OF Inquiry, Lieutenant Commander
Mark, the Judge advocate Of the court
will be on special duty in the Office Of
the judge advocate general. Here he
Will be available 10 supply any informa-
ton that the President or the Secretary
OF the Navy may desire I'm connection
with the proceedings Of the court.
The enlistment of men for the naval
service Is progressing satisfactorily at the
Washington Navy Yard. and "a good class
of men is No'ng obtained.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
TO PROVIDE FOR TROUBLE.
A Resolution TO Empower the Presi-
Is dent to Take Defensive Measures.

WASHINGTON. March 25.-Generai
Wheeler or Alabama. to-day introduced
In the House bill providing that In the
event OF an act Of war being committed
by Spain or any other foreign nation prior
TO the meeting OF the next session OF Con-
gress. the President OF the United states
is hereby authorized TO accept tenders or
volunteer troops. TO purchase arms ana
munitions of war. 10 equip such troops Ior
active service. organize such troops INTO
brigades, divisions and armies for active
service, appoint necessary general, stan
and other officers except such Held ana
company officers as may nave alreauy
been selected or may hereafter be select
ed by proper authority, and 90 any
other act necessary TO the safely OF the
country or any part thereof, and TO pro-
tect it's honor and prestige -.
The second section appropriates tno
necessary money 20 carry out the pro-
visions OF the act. a.. -.
WASHINGTON, March 25.-At the
white House It was said that oniciai ad-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

many weeks ago. on the contrary the
Spanish government holds that the eX-
tensivc armament of the Dry Tortugas
is IL more direct hostile act against
Spain than any movement of the iiotilla.
Instead of stopping the fotilla the pres
ent attitude Of Spain tends toward REIN
forcing IL with other Spanish war YES
sells. not as a menace but from what the
Spanish government feels. Is require
ment called for by the existing conditions
Of affairs.
Hardly less suggestive than the APP
proach of the torpedo flotila was the in
formation received to-day by the highest
military authorities that the Spanish gov
eminent had hurried to completion eN-
tensfve Qualifications on the island or
Porto Rico lying just off Cuba and the
only Spanish possession IN this hemi-
spbere other than Cuba. The exact
character of these new defences has been
known here and they are being given
weight with the military authorities as
showing the disposition Of Spain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
COMMENT OF PRESS.
British Papers in General Side With
This Government. -

LONDON. March 25.-The Madrid cor
respondent of The Standard says:
The Mnisterialists arc making no Sc
cret that important communications have
already passed between Washington and
Madrid. acquainting the Spanish govern
ment with the drift OF the policy Presi-
dent Mckinley is about 20 adopt and
which has been met with conclllatory
but firm protest and representations on
the part of Spain
The Madrid correspondent Of the Daily
Mail saws:
The tenor Of the comment OF the Span
ish press is that the American commits
sion OF inquiry into the Maine disaster
is afraid OF an international investiga-
ton. 1t was first reported that the
Uniscd States would not accede 10 cap
tan Siesbee's request. but later informa-
ton alleges that the Washington Gov
81. ment is discussing the advisabil'ty OF
bloHtrs up the remains OF the Maine.
"The general belief In Madrid is That
Americans do not consider the Maine
question a sound basis for conflict, and
is seeking to provoke Spain by sending
help nominally 10 the concentradoes. but
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
4 Conling Statlon.

WASHINGTON. March Z5.-Csptain
Bradford. chief of Naval Equipment CONF
pleted plans for securing a naval coal-
ing station ia waters south Of Cuba, and
the papers are now ready for final action.
The station will not be on Nayassa Isle
and. as had been suggested, but ls hNeiy
TO be at one OF several fine harpois OK
Hayu or san Domingo, or else on me
DANISH Island OF ST. Thomas. which BE-
open to purchase from Denmark for
considerable sum.
Favorable answers were received iom
the New York. Naval Militia of thclp
readiness on short notice 90 supply oih-
GERS and men TO man The single lAiie-
monitors now called into service.
Orders were issued to-day 20 have an
the war ships painted black. a color thAt
is better adapted 90 hostiiues because
the vessels Will not AFFORD IS good tar-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
ADMIRAL SICARD RELIEVED.
Captain Sampson Succeeds to Com
mand of Squadron.

WASHINGTON. March 25.-Orders have
been issued designating Captain Sampson
as commander-in-chief Of the North At
lantic station.
Admiral sicard was detached from COM
mand of the squadron and allowed six
months leave by orders issued to-day.
The effect Of this six months leave Is
practically 10 close Admiral Sicards ac-
tive service In the navy.
The revenue cutters which will be order
ed into service and their present stations
are. The Woodbury.. at Portland. Me-;
Hamilton. at philadelphia; Hudson. at
Nov York. Manning, al Boston; Calmet,
AZ Chicago. Gresham. al Milwaukee; Nor
rel AT wilmington. y. c.. and Window
N Baltimore. The vessels will fit out at
Norfolk.
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REPORT OF SPANISH BOARD.
II Says the Explosion on the Maine was
Internal-A Conference.

MADRID. March 2j.-The Spanish Gov
eminent has received the Spanish report
on the loss Of the Maine. which. however
rs said TO bee confused " and eXpiana-
DIS are SAID 10 nave been reuired. IN
any case. 10 Is added. IL Will not be- pub
lished until after the report Of the United
sta es Naval Court OF Inquiry has been
made public.
The Spanish report says IL is "scien-
tificallv and practically demonstrated that
m explosion was Internal
The United States Minister. General
Stewart l.. Woodford. had long confer
euce this evening with the Minister for
Foreign Affairs. Senior GuilOn. Absolute
reticence Is observed as 10 what trans
pircd.
The Correspondence says the Spanish
Government Will dispatch "a note 10 Wash
ington requesting that the report on the
loss OF the Maine bee not sent 10 Congress
until both reports are presented ana con-
sidered by both Governments.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
New Orleans Events.

NEW ORLEANS. March 25.-Aunt Bird
WAS the good thing on to-day's card, and
ealloped home eight lengths in front Of
her field. the only winning favorite.
Weather clear. track fast Summaries:
First race. one mile-The Monon % 10 y
first Tachus Is TO and TO 81 second,
Tessie J.. go TO )third. Time, l:i2 il.
Second race. six furlongs-Minnie Wei
don C to u first Ferryman H.. Is TO .
and 3 TO 81 second, Mover @ to u third.
Time l:li.
Third race. one mile-Dorothy III. @ 10
u first. Mount Washington a to u sec
ond. Glenmoyne (even) third. Time.
l:il.
Fourth race. handicap. mile and an
eirhth-What Next G. 10 u first. Judge
steadman Is to :. and ? to 81 second,
Robert Bonner a 10 ~ third. Time l:55.
Fifth race. six furlongs-Aunt Bird q
to 81 first. Blitheful &c to ! and 10 j
second. Corelli G. to third. Time. 1:li IL
Sixth race six furlongs-Henrica OC
20 u first. Hats OF g to ard to .
second, Hurns 90 to u third. Time, l;2S
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

IN, Will 81 THIS House. am frank to
sav that my purpose In inaugurating this
filihuster was 10 consume twice as much
time as you denied the gentleman from
Montana, and intend TO do II every time
YOU deny n reasonable demand" Demo
cratic applause)
Denunciatory speeches were made by
Messrs McMillin. (Dem. OF TENN. and
Bland dem of MOI.
REPELLED AS INSULTING.
The chair finally announced that he ala
not desire to deprive any member OF a
risht honestly demanded. II the gentle
man from Texas would state that the
demand for tellers was made in GOOD
faith, he would entertain the demand.
81 repel as an insult" retorted Mr..
Bailey. that demand from the occupant
of the chair. The chair has no right 10
ask me TO disclose my motive ana you
and all the power behind you cannot
compel me TO say what my motives are
democratic applause).
Thereupon the chair insisted upon his
ruling and the reading OF the bill pro-
ceeded.
MORE FILIBUSTERING.
AZ the end of the first paragraph read.
Mr. Hartman again offered pro lorna
amendn ent and after some PREDATORY re-
marks in denunciation Of what he char
acterized as an attempt TO throttle Tree
speech" was proceeding with the speech
he tegan two hours before, when ne was
again called 10 order.
Every expedient was resorted TO block
progress with the bill. AS result but
four pages were disposed OF. Before the
bill was taken up for amendment, Mr..
Foss. (Rep OF Ills), member ot the
Naval Committee. made general speech
In advocacy Of the policy Of building up
a strong and powerful navy.
Mr. Pearson. (Rep. OF y. CO. denled a
charge made by a North Carolina paper
that he had abused the franking Priv
Iege. At sos p. NJ. the House adjourned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
FuneraI of Mr.. Marks To-Day.

The funeral Of the late John c. Marks
who died Thursday evening. will take
rlace from his late residence, 5g west
Grace street. this afternoon at o'clock.
Teh following have been selected to act
as pall-bearers:
Active-Messers. W. T. Taylor. =. NJ
Roykln. Jr.. John Z. Bossieux. Edward
Newman. T.. T. Keeton. a. Greenwald
GeorFc Johnson, Colonel George Wayne
Anderson.
Honorary-Judge George l.. Christian
Mr.. w. c. Camp. Mr.. Rufus Var rough.
Mr.. H. L. Cahell Mr.. Il. G. Tompkins'
Mr.. NJ. T. Smith. Colonel ]. V. Bidgood'
Ar b. c. Wherry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
SUMMER HOMES FOLDER. 1903

Mr.. w. 4. Turk. General Passenger
Agent of te Southern Railway. is collat-
ing information for summer Homes
Folder for the ensuing Summer. giving
the names of proprietors. postofice adj
dresses, at or near what sation. convey
ance used, number OF guests, terms per
day, week and month. This information
will be printed in an attractive form and
a large edition published and distributed
by the various agents OF this immense
system throughout all sections Of the
country. Persons contemplating taking
boarders for the ensuing Summer are
requested 10 apply to the nearest railroad
agent for blank to be fled out giving the
above information. and forward at once
10 w. A. Turk. General Passenger Agent,
Washington d. c.. so that ii may reach
him not later than April 1st.
Band Concert from to 10 at Meyers
Store tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Costly Trip.

Mr.. Valentine Heckler, the head OF the
well-known pork packing establishment
in this city. was among the thousands
of Richmond people who went 70 New
rort News on Thursday 10 witness the
launching OF the Kearsarge and Ken
tuck He returned in the evening a wiser
but sadder man. for he lost in the crowd
somewhere a diamond stud valued at
Sefn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

WASHINGTON. March THE state
Department has received the following
cablegram from Consui-General Lee. tell
ing OF the satisfactory progress OF reflex
OF the suffering IN Cuba;
Work OF relief progressing most sat
isfactorily. Tomorrow arrangements
made for twenty-five cars OF supplies
for Cienfuegoes. Cardenas. Sagua. Cat
BARREN and santa Clara. and other places.
The railroad will carry special trains
through free Of charge Have been great
~ assisted by Mr. klopsch."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
ToIy Talk From CarIists.

MADRID March 12.-(Corr spondence Of
the Associated Press)-Under the head
ing. Yankee ships at Havana the carl
list orFan. II CorreO Espanol gives an
Illustration representing the United sta es
cruiser NontgOmery. followed by a de-
scription Of her armament and speed. Al
the end Of the description is the following
remark:
MAY God so deal with this ship as shall
best serve our interests
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Condition of Spanish Troops.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA. March IA
private letter dated three days ago from
Nar7elIo. received here says that the
condition OF the Spanish troops there Is
terrible II adds that starvation and dis
ease prevail everywhere. and that the
Government forces have sustained heaNy
losses i'm recent skirnishes with the in
surqenfs. the wounded being brought 10
town in carloads. The letter says, in
conclusion. that even without the inter-
vention OF the United states the war can
not last two months longer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
WILL NOT TURN BACK
From spain's Standpoint Not a Menace
Snain * Fortifving Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON. March p - Tbs ad-
vance OF the spanish hotilla continued
to receive the closest attention Of naval
officials and while so far as could Be
ascertained no definite line OF action was
determined upon, the need OF interceptng
mis- fleet was urged by the highest naval
authorities. From the standpoint Of the
Spanish government this movement was
not a menace. having been decided upon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Cutter Summoned Home.

PORTLAND. ME-. March 1.-Collec-
tor Deerlng received an order By tele-
graph from the Secretary OF the Treasury
to-day directing him 20 summon the cut
Ter Woodbury. to Portland at once. The
cutter Is on 8 cruise 10 the eastward. and
dispatches were sent az once 10 intercept
the captain and order his return TO this
port.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

VICE. nc-e did not bear out the snss s.
ton of pending crisis in Havana ana
that there were no dispatches from 'th-
eral Lee OF a disquietng nature AS I'D
the movement of the MansroNe IL Wis
said that her departure was merely ia
line with orders issued several DAYS ago
70 20 to Havana and return with tle ie-
naming officials OF the Maine no" '"eIe'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Torpedo Destroyer i'm Trouble.

WATERFORD March 25.-The Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer Audaz has arrived
here with her bow stove in and her stem
twisted completely around for about ten
feet from the stern.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Norfolk Man Arrested.

PHILADELPHIA. March 25.-Frederick
l.. Smith. OF Norfolk. Va. was arrested
late last night. charged with larceny OF
81 500 from the SmithLittle Company, Of
that city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

The most interesting wedding OF the
veer will be that OF Miss Katherine Duer.
DAUGHTER OF Col. and Mrs william Duer.
% Clarence Hunserford Mackay. OF San
Francisco. Mr.. Mackay is probably the
richest young man in the world. Miss
Duer is one OF the most beautiful young
women.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26
Two Rcportcd Sick.

Mr. Joseph 3. Mckinney and Mr.. John
II Ware, Sr.. two members OF Lee Camp
were reported sick at last nights session.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-03-26

Times and send bring to this ONCE with ~ cents and
.eure each number issued The will be complete six
parts We will mail Portfolios postpaid without additional charge
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-01

southeastern district Charles Fl. Fiske OF
Old Orchard and George II. Boothby of
Saco, both former representatives, have
been mentioned as available candidates,
in case the plan of returning the present
list of senators should not go through.
Judge Nathanial Hobbs OF North ber-
wick will preside at the Republican coun-
ty convention.
The only Democratic candidates that
have been publicly mentioned Tor the
county ticket to be made up at AIreo'
Thursday, are Alderman Albert W. Cole
of Saco for sheriff, and Leroy Haley OF
Biddeford for county attorney.
1t is expected that Honest Sam"
Lord, the nominee for governor, and Rev.
Luther f. Mckinney, (if he doesn't get
off the district ticket before then), will
be there and furnish the afternoon ora
tory.
The Portland daily press., 1898-08-01
MIAMI TO JACKSONVILLE.

Washington, July 3o.-For ten days the
officials of the War Department have
had under Consideration proposition
to abandon the camp at Miami. By di-
reotion of the Secretary of War orders
have been issued that Miami shall be
abandoned as one of the permanent
camps of the United States forces and
directing that the troops now there shall
be transferred to Jacksonville. There
are now at Miami about Z, 500 volunteers,
the division comprising the first and sec.
ond Texas, the first and second Alabams
and the first and second Louisiana
While there is much sickness among the
troops at Miami the reports to the Wal
Department do not indicate partiou
larly serious condition OF affairs.