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Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
The Message From the President is Withheld
 From Congress.
EXCITEMENT AT THE CAPITOL

perhaps the governing powers do not at this time know.
 Much, it is supposed, will depend upon the Cuban insurgents, and the people of the two countries, the United States and Spain.
 The powers of Europe, material and moral, it is known, brought to bear all their influences on the government of Spain and still are actively at work seeking by the wisest and most potent course in view of the circumstances and the sentiments of the two great nations involved, to bring peace out of the gathering war clouds.
 The improved condition of affairs was reflected throughout all the public quarters late in the day. It was man ifested at the White House, among cabinet officers and at the embassies and legations, including the Spanish legation. At the latter establishment Senor Polo said that while he could not disclose any information reaching him in an official character, yet he felt that the strain of a few hours ago was materially relieved and that the prospects for peace looked much bet ter.
 A generally quieter feeling was evi- dent at the war and navy departments where, in contrast to the feverish ex- citement of the past week, the tone was almost apathetic.
 While there was the usual amount of routine attendant upon the work of preparation, things today settled down almost to normal No more contracts for new vessels were closed by the navy department and no changes in the stations of ships were announced.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
THE CUBAN BONDS.
Senator Foraker Denies That They Have Influenced Him or Others.

Washington, April 6.-At the meet ing today of the senate committee on foreign relations the question of Gu ban bonds was raised. It was brought up by Senator Foraker, who said that he had heard it intimated that there was speculation in Cuban bonds be- hind the resolution declaring for the recognition of Cuban independence. This, he said, was not true in any re- spect, and he added that he had not known, when the resolution was drawn, that there were any Cuban bonds. He had investigated the ques- tion since, however, and had learned that only $75,OO0 of Cuban bonds had been sold. This, even. the senator said in sarcastic tone, he did not consider sufficient to influence the course of events.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
TO LAY SUBMARINE MINES.

Schenectady, N. Y, April GA party of picked electricians from the General Electric works left today for New York, where they will be em- ployed under government officers in laying the new submarine mines in the harbor and making new electric connections with those already in place.
 There were about twenty in the party.
 Three New York Central passenger coaches, which were side-tracked in this city today, are held subject to the orders of Major A. A. Yates for the transportation of the two separate companies of this city to the seaboard in case of an emeI gency.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
SOME TALK.

Washington, April 6.-All day there has been considerable wide-open talk about the capitol, many senators and members freely expressing their views as to the situation and it's outcome. Regarding the delay of the presidents promised message and the reasons given for such delay, the safe exit from Havana of General Lee and the American residents, there were vari- Ous opinions given by some of the statesmen. Safety of those the nation is bound to protect is conceded as a first consideration, but it is believed that safety can be secured to ali of them in much quicker time than is intimated by the request for delay.
 Representative Smith of Illinois said that every day of delay meant just that much more time for the Span iards to prepare more mischief in- tended for our undoing. As to Cuba, he said that no message from the ex- ecutive would be complete enough to satisfy the hunger of congress and the people of this country, failing in it's terms to include the demand.
 Representative Heathcote said that it was the first duty of the navy de- partment to see to it that the Ameri- cans in Havana were safely taken out of that city, and that the duty should be accomplished by minute order.
 Quigg of New York intimated strong ly that intervention would not be lis i tened to for a moment. The inde- pendence of Cuba must be assured as the first and primal demand of this country. He said that he would not believe the rumors that the president did not intend to recognize the Cuban government, but that in any event his platform was adopted and that he would not withdraw plank from it. When a report spread through the big white building that General Lee had sailed from Havana there was a general scrambling from all parts 10 the galleries in the expectation that the presidents message would come in this afternoon despite the delay asked for. It was pretty generally stated that General Lee would not leave until after the last American had exchanged farewells with the shore, and this belief found so much favor that the report of his sailing was soon denied by the crowds which had no means of ascertaining it's lack of good foundation.
 One senator noted for the conserva- t1veness of his character, and also for his dislike of unnecessary notoriety
 quietly talking in one of the cloak rooms this afternoon, said: "The Maine catastrophe can by no means be relegated into the catalogue of in-
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
SCENES IN THE HOUSE.
Disappointment and Excitement When
 Message Failed to Materialize.

Washington, April 6.-Weariness and disgust marked the faces of thousands today who had waited hours in the galleries of the house and the adjacent corridors for the long promised mes sage of the president on the Spanish situation. The crowds began as- sembling as early as o'clock, all though the house does not begin it's session until noon. As soon as the gallery doors were opened there was a scramble for seats, and those who were not fortunate enough to get places took up their stand in the corridors outside.
 Not in years has so much interest been displayed in a meeting of the house. The members themselves were very much excited, and but few left their seats after the gavel fell until it became certain that the president had no communication to make. Then all semblance of order was lost for a time and every man in the hall except the speaker, who was cool and delib- crate, as usual. talked the matter over with his associates.
 Some of the more radical members counseled immediate action by the house, but glance at the speaker, who was on the alert, had the effect of checking any demonstration calcu- lated to disturb the relations between the capitol and the White House. It is undoubtedly true that the mem bers fo the house who had not previ- ously been taken into the secret of the presidents silence felt the delay even more keenly than the people in the galleries. It was a long time be- fore the house reached the point where business could be transacted The re- mainder of the day was taken up in debate over the army reorganization bill
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
IN THE SENATE.
Scenes of Excitement on the Floor and in the Galleries-No Action Taken.

Washington, April 6.-When the senate convened today intense ex- citement prevailed both on the floor and in the galleries. It was notice able that but few senators were ab- sent. Even some who in the last few days had been regarded as ill were in their places when the chaplain made his brief prayer. This prayer, by the way, reflected the popular idea. It was a strong appeal for divine guild ance in the critical time.
 The galleries were crowded an hour before noon, and the corridors pre- sented scenes that betokened the gen. eral interest in the Spanish question. Thousands were unable to gain admit tance to the chamber, but they re- mained in the corridors in the vain hope that places would be provided for them.
 The president had positively prom ised to send his message to the con- gross and no one doubted that it would be forthcoming. But few of the sen- ators knew that the president had de- cided to remain silent. The members of the committee on foreign relations had been apprised of the new situa- tion, but they said nothing at the be- ginning of the session that would in- dicate that they had any inside in- formation
 The excitement showed no signs ot abatement until Senator Davis of Min. nesota, chairman of the committee or foreign relations, arose in his place and made the brief announcement that no message would be received from the president this day. He did not give any reason, and for five minute. after his declaration the hubbub wa: so great that no attempt was made tt proceed with the regular business Senators gathered on the floor and il the cloak rooms and discussed th' new turn affairs had taken Little by little the truth leaked out that thu president had received assurance ] from Spain which led him to bel1ev' that the war cloud might be dlssl pated. As most of the senators favo
 war it was easy to see that the new
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07

cidentals Neither does the president so consider it. It is a great big mat ter, full of it's own importance, and it will be disposed of in the proper man her at the proper time. The people when a nation is in active preparation for war many things are to be consid- cred together and that those in charge of the affairs and responsible for the safe guidance of the government can not lose sight of the main issues to pursue separate matters"
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07

no disposition manifested to take ac- tion adverse to the presidents atti- tude. The concensus of opinion ap- peared to be that there must be a further wait. The crowds in the gal leries hung on for hours hoping that there would be some exciting scenes, but the senators disappointed them. The remainder of the day was con- stunned in the discussion of appropria- tion bills.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
Americans Leaving Havana by
 Every Steamer.
While Preparations Are Being Made as Rapidly as Fossil ble it Looks Now as if Spain Desires to COnC6de all America Asks.

Washington, April 6.-Swift as a cannon's flash the Cuban situation changed today. The galleries of con- gross were crowded. Senators and representatives were anxious and agi- tated. Even the diplomatic corps was in a state of ferment, waiting for message from the president to the scongress of the American people that might mean a war.
 When the excitement was at the very highest, like an electric flash the word was passed that there would be no message today. Its suddenness stunned the people who heard the news in distorted forms, and amazed the veteran members of congress. Ultimately it became known that not only would there be no message today, but no message this week, and that there was a possibility that the mes sage, though properly written and ap- proved, might not go to congress at all.
 The first reason for the delay was that the administration had received announcing that the Americans could not be gotten off the island today and would be in great peril if the message preceded their departure
 The second reason, and perhaps equally potent with the other, slowly drifted into the public comprehen- sion late in the day, chiefly through the medium of the published Asso- ciated Press dispatches from Madrid, for extreme reticence was maintained on the subject by the few in Wash ington who knew the facts-and even the cabinet officers were unadvised on the subject.
 This important news was that the ly had been the most exciting cabinet meeting in recent years, had decided lO IOOpOH IIlC CdoO ClOoCu, oO ldl do CulS government was concerned, by the re- fusal of Spain to make a satisfactory response to the representations made by the United States last week in order to avert the impending war, and had decided to make the concessions heretofore refused.
 What will be the final outcome? It is too early to say, but the aspect of affairs certainly is considerably more pacific and sufficient to renew the hope of the president in the solution of the Cuban question in way satisfactory to the American people and without bloodshed. The details remain to be worked out, but it is expected that between now and Monday a clearer light will be thrown on the future by the action at Madrid in which one i'm portant feature at least is the declara- tion of an armistice by the queen regent of Spain. This armistice, it is expected, will lead to the ultimate in- dependence of Cuba from Spanish rule, but by what intermediate steps
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
PROTECTION TO AMERICANS.

Washington, April 6-Representa- tive Jones of Washington today in- troduced a joint resolution to protect Americans in Cuba, which directs the president to immediately order all vessels of war in the vicinity of Cuba to protect all American citizens and bring away in safety all who desire to leave the island.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
LEE HANGS ON.
The Consul-General Has Not Yet Re
 linQuished His Post.

Key West, Fla, April 6.-(9:4O D. m.)-The Mascotte has arrived with ninety-six passengers aboard. She is coaling at the government dock and will return to Havana as soon as she is through. Consul-General Lee did not come. There is great excitement here. Every state room on the Mas cotte was engaged.
 The City of Key West will have a big crowd tomorrow. It is reported that there is great excitement in Ha- vana.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
WANTS TO GIVE IN.
The Queen Regent Will Concede All
 America Asks

Madrid, via Bayonne, France, April 6.-Developments in the situation to- day are confined to an important part the queen regent is taking in the crisis. She has practically taken the matter out of the hands of her ministers and is dealing direct with the United States minister, General Woodford, through the German and Austrian ambassadors, and is working earnestly for peace.
 It is known beyond a doubt that Spain is now prepared to give all America has asked for, although the form of this concession must be gilded to suit the Spanish palate and just to take into consideration the political difficulties which confront Spain.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
BROKE HER MACHINERY

Philadelphia, April 6.-The delay in the departure of the monitor Milan tonomah from the League Island navy yard is due to the breaking of her machinery. It is expected that the re- pairs will be completed tomorrow. Orders were received at the navy yard today directing that the ram Katahdin proceed to sea tomorrow morning.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
SPAIN SENDS REINFORCEMENTS
WHITE WINGS AGAIN.
The Spaniards Said to Be Sure of
 Quitting Without Scrap.

Madrid, April 6.-The hope of reaching peaceful settlement with the United States is growing stronger. It is reported that the basis of an ar this be true, the royal decree will ap- pear in the Gazette tomorrow or Fri day announcing the conclusion of an armistice. The Vizcaya and the AL mirante Oquendo will await orders at Puerto Rico
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
KANSAS CITY STOCK MARKET.

Kansas City, April 6.-Cattle re- ceipts, official 6,900; native fed cattle, $4@5171s; western fed steers, s3.75@ 4.70; COWS and heifers, $2.50@4.75; bulls; sheep receipts, $500; western sheep, s4.1O@4.65; lambs, $5.50@5.50; spring lambs, quiet, $6.50@7.50.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
LEE GOES OUT.

Key West, April 6.-The agent of the Plant line steamers has been advised that the steamer Mascotte left Havana for Key West at half past two o'clock this afternoon with United States Consul-General Lee and his staff and ninety-six other passengers, many of whom are Americans
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
TO RUSH WORK.

Davenport. Ia., April 6.-Orders were received today to double the force at the Rock Island arsenal and to rush work on gun carriages and caissons. Monday.
 SPAIN SENDS ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Teneriffe, April GA detachment of Spanish engineers has reached here and further endorsements of Spanish infantry and artillery are daily ex- pected-
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
THIS IS THE END.

Madrid, April 6.-(5:30 p. m)-The family of United States Minister Woodford will start this afternoon for Biarritz, France. The staff of the United States legation has left Madrid and will probably reach Paris for the present.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
ANOTHER GUN FOR FRISCO

Boston, April 6.-The third of the twelve-inch disappearing gun carriages which have been manufactured at the arsenal at Watertown was dispatched today to Fort Winfield Scott, San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
COMING TO THIS COUNTRY.

Havana, April 6.-The Mascotte sailed this afternoon with a full com plement of passengers, among them many distinguished families. During the last twenty-four hours there have been issued 3S6 passports to persons proceeding or about to proceed to the United States.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-07
THE PRICE OF COPPER.

New York, April 6.-Lake copper unchanged, with $11.90 bid and $12.10 asked
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
What the Figures Show.

Bearing on what was said the other
day concerning the assertion of the
democratic platform that the repub-
lican promises Of prosperity care not
only still unrealized but impossible Of
realization under republican ascend
ency," the following from a contem-
porary' lands in the region of the solar
pleXus. It is a succinct summary of
BradStreet's figures:
1.-THE bank clearings for August
were unprecedented for the month. In
the Seyenty-Seyen American cities re-
ported they amounted to S., 585, All ,914
-l6 per cent, larger than for the same
month last year, which was the record
August: SIS per cent. larger than in
1896, 81 per cent. larger than in 1894
and 23.8 per cent, larger than in
August, 1892. The Clearings for the
eignt-month period amount to S43, 535,
93l ,092. This is the largest total ever
reported for eight months, exceeding
that of the same period of 1894 by
over 10 per cent. and being greater
than in 1892, the bumper business year,
by 81 per cent"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
SPRING CREEK.

Harry Rous, while returning home
from the creamery, was thrown from
the buggy and his arm broken. Dr.
Frederick of Friendship was called and
the patient is doing nicely.
Albert Tinn6y of Montana is here
looking after his fathers interest on the
old homestead and visiting his old
schoolmates.
George Ager Of Big ESprings visited
his niece, Mrs. J. II. Thurber, and
called on his democratic friends last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs, R. NJ Beeston and little
son Harold visited at the home of his
parents on Sunday and Monday.
W. H. barrow and daughter, Mrs
Ida Meyers, Of Necedah visited at r
BeestOn's on Friday.
Mrs. Geo. Feigel and two sons, Bonnie
and Leslie, visited friends at CoIoma
last week,
O, NJ. and w. H. York made bust,
ness trip 10 Friendship the forepart OF
the week,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Jefferson came
down from the Point last Tuesday.
Will Ingraham and family visited al
G. II. Schneider's Sunday,
Thomas Colby Of Easton is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Frank York.
George Thurber visited at Barnum
Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
Robbed the Grave,

a startling incident, of which Mr..
John Oliver of, Philadelphia was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
II was in the most dreadful condition.
My skin was almost yellow, eyes sunken,
tongue coated, pain continually in back
and sides, no gradually grow
ing weaker day by day. Three physi-
clans had given me up, Fortunately, a
friend advised trying Electric Bitters;
and ito my great joy and surprise, the
first bottle made a decided improve
ment. [ continued their use for three
weeks, and am now q well man.
know the saved m life. and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to tr ythem. Only 80 cents
per bottle at John E. Dal'ys drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
Democratic County Ticket.

Is made up OF fairly good men as
far as we know them. If the people
are DESTROYS of a change the whole
ticket will be elected, but if the
people are satisfied to leave well
enough alone, both as to the state and
county administrations, none Of them
will bc elected. Under the Australian
system we have very few instances
where one man is elected and the bal
ance Of his ticket defeated. If the
ticket is worthy and satisfactory as a
whole they are all usually elected.
The principal holds good that either
party in power giving an excellent
administration is continued in power
until they become corrupt and over
bearing, when the contrary occurs.
They are all voted Out-One candidate
is no better than another. In this
county and state, with few exceptions
as to the state, the administrations
have been excellent and worthy of en-
dOrSement. We believe they ought to
be endorsed and that they will be-
Times are good, money and labor is
plenty, and everyone is COntented, eX-
Ccpt a fGWlpOlitiCians who are always
crying hard times and "beeting." No
manlneed lay idle if he desires work.
What change this is from the cOndi-
tions existing under the Cleveland
administration. The farmer, mechanic
laborer, and professional man want nc
change, the present condition of affairs
is good enough for them all. The re-
publicans of this county were never
better satisfied with their officers than
they are today. To the contrary they
never furnished the county a set OF
officers taken as a whole that were
more capable, obliging and efficient
than the present. Therefore we can
see no good reason why every reDubli-
can should not support his county
ticket heartily. We believe they will
and therefore the democratic county
ticket must be defeated. a..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

Thomas Fearne of Coloma Station,
Waushara county, was born at Hamil-
ton, Ontario, in 1916, and came to
Wisconsin in 1854, and has resided in
the town Of COlOma and vicinity
since. He has followed farming as an
occupation during his residence there.
He was elected chairman of the town
Of COlOma, sin 1870, and has repre-
sented his town on the county board
for eighteen years. While not pub
lie speaker, Mr.. Fearne has good exec
utive ability and is we'll yersed in
parliamentary rules and uSages.
Though he will be a new member, if
successful at the polls, he will guard
the interests Of his district with a
Jealous and WatChful eye.
He has many excellent qualities of
head and heart that recommend him
for the place he seeks. Waushara
county certainly has explicit faith in
his virtues for she stood by him credit
ably in the convention. We accept
him as her model representative and
commend him to the people Of Wood
county for heir suffrage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13

But One Experiment Needed.

The old theory Of free-trade or such
tariff. Laws as the Wilson-Gorman, is
directly antagOnistic to the comforts
and cOnyeniences which now belong to
the workingman according to his
standard of living, 1t needed but one
experiment to show the lab0rer and
farmer both that protection produces
mills and factories; these give work
to the labOrer, and great amount of
labor insures a great consumption of
agricultural product. 1t will be
strange indeed if ever the country
permits such a law as the Wilson,
German to go into force again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1898-10-13
THOMAS FEARNE,

Republican nominee for senator in
the Ninth Senatorial district COM
prising the counties Of Waushara,
Marquette, Adams and Wood, is q
man of the people While lie is not
very we'll known in Wood county, we
are warranted in saying that he will
serve every county in his district with
equal fairness and efficiency. He
stands we'll in his own county where
he was elected sheriff in 1882 and in
1890, each time with large majorities.
His record n that Office is creditable
to himself and the county he served.