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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-03
SET BACE FOR SPAIN.
Sentiment in Germany Now
FaVOrS Uncle Sam.
CAUSES OF THE CHANGE.
Cannamaha Incident One Of the Main
Factors.
NHHnrnOn ANN TNVNI nr,FNNy
EMPEROR AND EXPLOSION.
The Kaiser Of the Opinion That II
Was External.
Special Berlin Gable. Letter. Copyright.
1898, by the Associated Press

Special Berlin Gable Letter. Copyright,
1898, by the Associated Press.
Berlin. April 2.--The sentiment in Ger
many, in official and unofficial circles ear
ly to-day, was that the Hispano- -Ameri-
can crisis has veered considerably during
the course of the week and is now decid-
edly more favorable to the United States.
This, it is asserted, is partly due to the
moderation of President Mckinley and the
conservative manner in which the United
States minister, Gen. Stewart l.. Wood
ford, has dealt with the authorities at
Madrid and partlyto the bitterness engen-
dered by the alleged wanton attack of a
band of insurgents upon the German sugar
refinery at Cannamaba, in the Trinidad
district of the province of Santa Clara,
Cuba, and the murder Of four persons con-
nected with the refinery on March 1S,which
has taught Germany that Spain is unable
to protect even the lives of foreigners in
Cuba.
The newspapers here are also changing
their tone and now concede iA the main
the justice of the American demands, ac-
knowledging that Washington has acted
with moderation.
The Cologne Gazette, the Vossische
Zeitung, the Lokal Anziger and other
leading local papers highly eulogize Presl-
dent NTcKinleys calm craftsmanship and
mately decides will be dictatd by sound
reason.
The United States ambassador Andrew
d. White, in an interview. said that while
he had not formally inquired of the Ger
man government what its attitude would
be in the event of war, he had, neverthe-
less, been repeatedly assured informally
by Baron Won Bulow that Germany will in
no case assume an unfriendy attitude to-
ward the United States, nor join in any
that end in view.
In regard TO Emperor Williams per-
sonal views, Mr.. White said his majesty
had been grossly misrepresented by the
foreign press. The Emperor has repeat
edly given Mr. White to understand that
ne felt most favorably disposed toward
the United States, and his sympathes are
with the United States in this crisis. 1t
is learned on unexceptionable authority
that so far from the Sunday Special's dis
patches from Berlin of Sunday last CIV
ing Emperor William views, the facts
are that soonIafter the loss of the battle
ship Maine, during a dinner party his
majesty asked humber of admlrals for
their opinion az to the cause of the disas-
ter.
The admirals thought 1t was due to an
internal explosion. whereupon the Empe-
ror briefly remarked that he differed with
them. Since then he has repeated his
opinion on several occasions.
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CUBA TO BE FREED.
senate Committee ~FnvOrs Interven-
tiOn to Assure independence.

tion to Assure Independence.
Washington, April 2.-The full Senate
committee on foreign relations has prac-
tically agreed 10 accept the recommenda-
ton of the Subcommittee for resolution
recognizing the independence of Cuba and
recommending ARMED Intervention if nee
essary to secure it.
This conclusion was reached to-day in
a session that continued for more than an
hour, and so far as can be learned, there
was no division of opinion expressed in
the committee as to the propriety of this
course.
Senators Gray, Daniel and Turpie were
absent, but the opinion is expressed that
none of them will make any opposition
to the reporting of the resolution.
The full committee to-day gave most of
its attention TO the text of the report
which will be made to accompany the
resolution, and which has been prepared
by Senator Davis.
The committee also had Admiral Irwin
before them for some time to-day examin-
ing him as a torpedo expert on the Maine
disaster, and also on the strength of the
Spanish torpedo fiotilla, and the best
course for this country to pursue in meet
ing it.
While the Foraker resolutions are made
the basis and the principal part of the
measure which will be reported to Con-
gress, there are some additions to them
and some unimportant changes in phrase
ology. The most important and in fact
the only essential addition is a paragraph
fixing the responsibility upon Spain for the
Maine disaster and citing this as a cause
for American resentment, if not for war.
The committee was in communication
with the President during the day, and
was informed that while the President
would make an earnest effort to get his
message 10 Congress on Monday he might
not be able on account of the great de-
mands upon his time, TO get it in before
Tuesday. He will at the same time supply
copies of the consular correspondence.
There has been some doubt as to what
recommendations the President would
make, if any, in his message but he gave
the members of the Senate who called
upon him to-day to understand that he
would recommend both a recognition of in
dependence and a declaration in favor of
Intervention. This would be in accord with
the committees action
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RUMORs or MEDIATION.
Nothing known in Official Circles OF
Two of Those AHOat.

Nothing known in Official Circles OF
Two of Those AhOat.
Washington, April 2.-Mgr. Martinelll,
the pontifical delegate. stated to-day that
no proposition for mediation in the Cuban
matter has been brought to the attention
of the delegation. He stated that if in
structions with that end in view had been
sent to Archbishop Ireland, either
formally or informally. as reported
from Rome, he was wholly unaware of it.
1t was reported tonight that both Cardi-
nal Gibbons and Archbishop Ireland were
in the city and that they were here in
connection with the proposition. At the
legation, however, 1t was stated that
nothing was known there of the present
whereabout of those prelates.
1t was impossible to secure any informa-
ton at the German legation here tonight
about the reported proposed mediation of
Germany as to Cuba. Secretary Long,
however stated he had heard nothing cf
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work ON MAINE STOPPED.
Ten-mcb Guns Can't BE Saved with
out Use of Dynamite.


Havana. April 2.--The newspapers here
from news which they have received from
the exterior and interior of the island, re-
gard the situation as critical. The tone
of all - papers is intensely patriotic
Orders were received here to-day for the
closing of the contract with the wreckers
now at work on the Maine. and directing
that salvage operations should be sus-
pended. The tug Merritt and the barges
Chief and Sharp will proceed North as
soon as practicable. The tattered flag at
the poop of the Maine will probably be re-
moved Any further action that may be
taken will be the subject of conference.
The decision arrived at is doubtless bas-
ed upon the report Of Capt Chadwick
Lieutenant Commander Cowles and Lieu
tenant Commander Wainwright, compos-
ing the board appointed to decide what
was best 10 be done with the Maine wreck
In their report, it is believed the board
set forth that II was not possible to save
the 10-inch guns unless dynamite was used
10 blow the tops from the turrets.
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SQUADRON on THE ALERT.
Shot Fired Across the Bows of a Tug
Entering the HarbOr.


Key West. April 2.--The monitor Terror
arrived here his afternoon.
A tug endeavored to pass the flagship
New York too close last night, and did
not answer the signals of the warshlps,
whereupon a 4-pound shot was fired across
her bows. Those on board the tug received
a severe fright
After the investigation which followed
The tug was allowed to proceed into this
harbor.
The call to quarters and the firing of the
shot was done with extraordinary rapidhy
and showed to what pitch of alertness
this fleet has attained.
The gunboat Newport sailed in to-day
looking like a white swan, among the lead
colored dsmantled war ships She came
from Tampa. The last touches to the work
of preparing the ships for action were be-
ing made throughout the day. The unne-
cessary boats We're unslung from the da-
Wits ana sent ashore, along with other use
less paraphemala.
On the Detroit, the deck ward room has
been completely torn away, and on the
other ships similar changes have taken
place
No movement of the fleet Is expected TN
I'll Tuesday or even later, although every
thing Is in readiness for any emergency
Father Chadwick chaplain of the Maine,
left to-day for New York, via Miami.
The provisions for the sufferers in Cuba.
which have been at the naval station here
for over two weeks waiting for boats 10
take them TO their destination, were to-day
turned over to the Plant Line which W III
probably ship them to Havana on Tues
day next.
The watch tonight was taken by the
cruiser Marblehead and the usual two tor
pedo boats. The greatest vigilenee Is OBJ
served.
The steamer Mascotte from Havana,
which arrived tonight, brought dozen
or more French and English bankers and
merchants, who had left Cuba under tele-
graphic instructions from the houses they
represent in their respective countries.
The urgency of their instructions was such
that no delay was incurred by the winding
up of their business.
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BUSY ON HIS MESSAGE.
President Likely Not to Send II in
Before Tuesday.

President Llkeiy Not 10 Sehu II IN
Before Tuesday.
Washington, April 2.-The quietude Of
the White House to-day was in striking
contrast with the intense activity and rest
less excitement of the past few days.
For several hours the President was
alone in his private library busily engaged
in the preparation of his forthcoming mes
sage to Congress. No callers were received
except by appointment and with the two
or three whom the President did see he
conversed very briefly.
About Q O'Clock, Charles Emory Smith,
editor of the Philadelphia Press, and one
of the Presidents confidential friends, join
ed Mr.. Mckinley In the library and re-
mained in conference with him for half an
hour.
As he left the executive mansion Mr.
Smith said that he was of course not at
liberty TO disclose the nature of his visit
to the President. lie added, however, in
response to inquiries, that he could see no
change in the situation War was, he be-
Heved. imminent but it might yet be
eyerted. He was quite satisfied that 1t
would not be preciphated on Monday and
gave the impression by his remarks that
the forthcoming message would not be
sent TO Congress before Tuesday.
Now that the country realized that we
were on the verge of serious trouble. he
said. there was meditative spirit abroad
The people were thinkng and preparing
themselves for right action so soon as the
time for action should arrive.
In the message, upon which so much now
hinges, Mr.. Smith felt assured that the
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COMMERCE. IN CHARITY.
La Lucha Charges Smuggling in
Connection with Relief Supplies.

Havana. April 2.--La Lucha, in an edl-
torlal, under the caption, Commerce In
Philanthropy and Charity" to-day says
that many business houses in Havana
have ceaeed buying supplies outside the
island, finding II possible to get thefs
stocks much more cheaply In other ports
in Cuba. This, the paper says, Is due 10
enormous smuggling operations made pos
sible by the admission of relief supplies
from the United States free of duty, ana
1t demands that the government impose
duties on such relief supplies, thus pre-
venting the illegal entry of goods, (which
is seriously unfair to the. government. re-
sources
La Lucha claims that many persons
who formerly never earned or had a dol
connection with the relief work
United States Consul General Lee has
been assured that every effort will be
made by the government to protect his
person and those OF other Americans from
violence at the hands of irresponsible
persons who are TO be found In all cities.
II is claimed by merchants i'm interior
towns that the reconcentrados are selling
pork 10 the grocers for II cents a pound
In silver. This pork cost IA cents pound
in gold in Havana.
The batteries Of u, 10 and S-inch guns
on the north coast have been engaged in
target practice to-day.
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President would deal fully and frankly
with Congress and with the country. The
entire question in hand would be presented
calmly and thoughtfully, and with
a full sense of the responsibility
of the executive. The President
would, however. indicate his own
plans and wishes. thereby accepting his
share of whatever might be the result.
as was becoming in brave, patriotic,
American President
Mr.. Smith said, in conclusion, that he
knew nothing of the prospect of mediation
to be offered by foreign powers. except
what he had seen in the newspapers, but
intimated that the question would now be
settled on the one hand by Spain and on
the other by the Congress- and the Pres
ident of the United States.
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THROWS TORPEDO IN THE AIR.
New Death-DeaIing Gun Invented by
Hudson Maxim.


Lewiston. Me, April "A dispatch to
the Journal from Wayne, Me-, says:
Hudson Maxim. a brother of Hiram
Maxim che Inventor Of the famous Max
in rapid fire gun. has just invented a
gun that It's awful destructive force goes
far beyond Hiram's.
'It is called the Maxim aerial torpedo
and Is designed for coast defense and
naval work. AS its name implies. the
torpedo Is fired into the air instead of
being shot along the surface of the water.
In fact, it Is used the same as any cannon
or mortar
''The gun from which II Is fred has a
bore OF 20 inches. II will throw a ton
of dynamite a distance of Ave miles and
if the torpedo strikes anywhere within 200
feet Of warship II will shiver Il 10
atoms.
'Mr. Maxim has also invented a smoke
less powder to be used with this torpedo"
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GERMANY's DEMAND on SPAIN.
Prompt Action to he Taken In the
Canamamaba Case.

Berlin, April 2-Germany proposes to
take prompt action to obtain indemnify
in the Cananamaba case.
The Spanish ambassador has been for
mally notified by the German minister for
been ordered to sail in the direction of
Cuba 10 punish the insurgents, who, 1t Is
claimed burned German sugar refinery
and murdered four persons there, and TO
collect an indemnity unless Spain Furnishes
the offenders peremptorily and makes a
monetary compensation,
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CoNsULs ORDERED 70 HAVANA.

The Government Preparing to Bring
Them From the Island.
Washington, April 2.-The Post to-mor-
row will say: Directions have been given
10 the consuls in Cuba TO repair to Havana
in order that they may be able to leave
the island without danger in case of war.
arrangements have been made for Gen.
Lees safe withdrawal IL such action be-
comes necessary.
'"The American newspaper correspond
cnts in Havana are also to be given the
utmost protection, and they will be allow
ed to leave with Gen. Lee.
Senator Plat Of New York. who has
taken great interest in the arrangements
for the protection of tthe correspondents
has had an interview with Assistant Sec
retary Day upon the subject.
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WALKER WANTS TO BE IN TT.
Rear Admiral Asks for an Assign
ment in the Navy.

Washington, April 2.-Rear Admiral
Walker rehred), formerly commander of
the famous White Squadron. reached the
navy department this morning from Mic
aragua Canal Commission service. and re-
quested Secretary Long to order him into
active duty.
Admiral Walker IS one of the ablest ana
most aggressive officers in the navy. in
the same class with Commodore Schlev
and Fighting Bob Evans. He had a
long consultation with Secretary Long and
before the day closes he may be assigned
to a conspicuous position. where his valu-
able experience Will be OF advantage 10 the
service and the country.
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EUROPEAN MEDIATION.
Spain Counts ON II, and Is Putting
on "A Bold Front.

Madrid, April g. 2 a. m.-The ministerial
organ, El Globo, in leading article, infer
entially confirms the statement of the cor
respondent of the Associated Press that
the foreign powers are using every effort
to mediate between the United States and
Spain, and that peace is likely 10 result.
A conference was held here last night,
which was attended by the ambassadors
of the leading powers, several of whom
had seen United States Minister woodford
during the day.
lei Giobo says that SPAIN seeing that
the sympathy OF the powers is openly
with ner, win come forward not only in
defense of her own rights, but as the
champion of Europe against aggressive
action by the United States.
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PANIC on MADRID's BouRsE.
Heavy Drop In Government Bonds on
Small TransacfIons.

Madrid. April 2-on the bourse to-day
there was not merely panic, but there
were absolutely no transactions except I'm
the smaller class of internal and external
per cents, with heavy drop in each.
and stil heavier fan In Cuban bonds
Such a state of bourse Is considered tanta-
mount TO a war panic.
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Havana, April 2.--Havana tonight, TO
all appearances, is quiet and orderly,
whatever hostile feeling may exist being
we'll refined.
The steamer Lampasas OF the Ward
Line. which was due to sail to-day for
New York has not arrived Passengers
are booked for the Lampasas to her full
capacity.
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coal and start again to-day, which is un-
likely.
PLOT TO BLOW UP a CRUISER.
Two Prisoners Accused of the Crime

Two Prisoners Accused of the Crime
Taken 10 Spain.
Madrid, April 3. 2 a m.-El Correo says
that the mail steamer Alfonso XIII ar
rived at Corunna on Friday, having on
board two prisoners, charged with an at
tempt 10 blow up the Spanish cruiser Al
mirante Oquendo. in Havana harbor.
II is also rumored that Julia Anibal En-
riques and correspondent of a New York
newspaper were implicated in the attempt
ed outrage.
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As it has taken the Spanish notllla fleet
nine days 10 make the Cape de Verde ISL
ands from the Canary Islands, which they
left on March 2is It should. roughly speak
ing, taking about the same rate OF speed.
take the fotilla about six days to reach
Porto Rico from the Cape de Verde ISL
ands, supposing the hotilla were able to
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spain HASN'T Bought shin.

Madrid. April 2--The minister of marine
Admiral Bermejo, denies the report that
the government has purchased the Italian
cruiser Carlo Alberto.
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rLoTrLLA NOT AT PORTO RICO.
Reaches Cape de Verde Islands ana
stops to Coal.

Madrid. April 2.-The statement cabled
last night that the torpedo fotlila of Spain
had arrived at Porto Rico was taken from
a newspaper here. Investigation shows the
announcement to be erroneous.
The Spanish hotilla has arrived at the
Cape de Verde Islands. and, It is said, will
proceed after coaling.
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lsontinued on Sixth Page.l
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THE MORNING NEWS.
Established $50 Incorporated 1883
III. ESTILL, President.
The Mena star., 1898-08-10
A Park Pavilion.

Through the cont bined action of the clCy council the townsite company the lumber men of Mena and mechanics and iaborers, there is now being erect ed pavilion in Jansen park for the accommodation and pleasure of the public.
 It is 40x40 in size, and so constructed as to permit of its being added to as the requirements may demand in the future.
 1t IS located to the southeast of the old log house where it will present a line appearance and be of easy access 1t IS to be completed by August IS, so as to be used for the business mems exhibit of Polk county's products.
 This will become a popular place for the people to assemble, and the labor CTS and mechanics who give their la bor, the lumbermen who donated the lumber as well as the towrsite com. pany and city who furnished the need ed cash are entitled to much credit for the enterprise.
The Mena star., 1898-08-10
 THE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.
Arrangements Made for a Joint Can-
 vass Beginning August Ist.

At meeting held last Friday by the chairmen of the democratic, republi- can and populist central committees it was decided that joint canvass of the county should be made by the can- didates of each party for the office of representative. Each speaker is al- lowed three-quarters of an hour, and the one who opens the meeting fifteen minutes at the close All other candi- dates for office will be allowed five minutes at each meeting to put himself before the people. The speaking shall begin at 12 o'clock m., and the com mitteemen of the different parties shall have charge of the speaking held Tn their townships.
 The following is a list of townships and the dates upon which the speak ing will be held:
 II
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F. (. SAVAGE AND J. c. JACKSON DRUG co.
THE GUBERNAToRIAL cANv ASS.
The Leaders of Arkansas Politics to
 Speak in Mena

Friday, August 12 the citizens of Mena and Polk county will have an opportunity to hear Gov Jones, demo- cratic nominee for governor. Hon. H. F. Auten. republican nominee and Hon. W. s. Morgan, populist nominee, make their addresses on the political issues of the day. The speaking will take place in Jansen park, beginning at II a. m. These gentlemen in their canvass of the state are giving the people some interesting speeches and there will be big crowd out to hear them next Friday
The Mena star., 1898-08-10
WESLEY BASS IMPLICATED.
arrested For Being Connected With
 Vale and Weihunt.

e statement of counterfeiter Vale aIeer he was re-arrested and tal,an .o IL smith, implicated Wesley Bass a young man living out near tba wo; hunt place about ten miles from Mano
 in his confession, Vale implicated pass and stated that the molds tbev used were hid on Bass farm A visit was made to the farm, the molds found ana Bass was arrested. His arrest was somewhat of surprise to those acquainted with him, as he has here eo1ore borne a good reputation.
 with his brother, he held the posi. tlon of mail carrier between Mena and Qulto, post office ten miles east ot Mena It is hoped by his friends that he can prove himself innocent of the charge against him.
The Mena star., 1898-08-10

About one month ago my child, which is fifteen months old, had an attack of diarrhoea accompanied by vomiting I gave it such remedies as are usually given in such cases, but as nothing gave relief, we sent for phy- sician and it was under his care for week. At this time the child had been sick ten days and was having about twenty-five operations of the bowels every twelve hours. and we were con vinced that unless it soon obtained re- lief it would not live. Cham berlain S Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was recommended and 1 decided to try it. I soon noticed a change for the better; by its continued use com plete cure was brought about and it is now perfectly healthy.-C. L. Boggs, Stumptown, Gilman county, W. Va. For sale by F. C. Savage.