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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
GEN. LUQUE'S CAMPAIGN.
The Spanish Government Pleased with
Reports He Mako.

MADRID. March $l.-AftcT the Cabinet
meeting to-day which was presided over
by the Queen Regent, the ministers tad
another hours conference after which
the following semi-annual note was is
sued:
"Captain- General Blanco telegraphs an
account of a glorious combat Of General
Iuaue against the insurgents command
ed by Calixto Garcia and also makes ex-
celent reports OF the operations setung
forth that the qualifications are so ad-
yanced IN the western provinces mat
the concentration Of the peasants has
besn revoked. Public works are also
being commenced to give employment TO
all applicants In view of this, new ana
,mnortant submissions are expected
TIE Minister of Public works IN an
interview to-day said the last twenty-four
hours had brought a favorable change IN
the situation. When the minister was
asked II II meant on account OF the Jews
from Washington. he replied:
"No Our feeling OF satisfaction does
not refer TO the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01

stop not az the halfway house that the
gentleman from Texas Is talking about
not only declare that Cuba IS inue-
pendent ana shall be free. but accom-
pany that declaration with an army ana
navy TO make our declaration worth
something. (Applause.)
"What means the mighty demOnstra-
ton Of war that IS being made in this
country? What does 1t mean whel every
arsenal, of whatever kind or shape, when
every navy yard and every appliance IN
the country is working night and day.
irrespective of price, 10 forge the engines
Of war; What does II mean? What is
the United States going to do? IL 1t go
ing 10 make a 'shilly-shally' declaration
that the Cubans are free and then let
them go to the devil i'm the clutch Of the
Spanish nation? applause on the Re
publican s.de)
MY countrymen, you have not been
betrayed by your administration or de-
ceiyed by IT, applause on the Republi-
can side) That administration Is In
touch with the highest inspiration and
the best motives of patriotic citizens
throughout the whole land, and Will
carry into execution the power. the will
and tho edict OF the American people.
prolonged applause on the Republican
side)
UNAMERICAN CONDUCT.
After Mr. Grosvenor concluded. the
debate went on. the most significant ut
terances being made by Mr.. Cummings
Dem. Of New York;. who denounced the
politicaI character which the question
was assuming as unpatriotic and I'M
American.
Messrs. Grow Rep). Griggs Dem, Of
New York; Morton dem. of Ohio, ana
skinner Pop., of North Carohna), also
spoke.
Mr.. Skinner said he deprecated the par
tisan advantage that was taken OF the
occasion We had been taught That we
were union. and any man who undertook
Ia take partisan advantage OF the situa-
tion would fall below the high-water
mark of true craftsmanship. We had
waited long on the President as an
American and by that term he meant
all that it implied in the civilized world
10 develop his course of action. AT the
same time he emphasized that nothing
less than free Cuba and indemnity Tor
the loss Of the men on the Maine would
he satisfactory to the American people.
Mr.. Skinner again de clared that hoe
deprecated that politics should be foisted
into the debate. because in this agitation
we know no party. condition or circum-
stance except the honor. faith and brav-
cry Of the American people. and any man
who sacrificed these would meet what
he deserved-the execration Of the peo-
pie. The emblem of our flag meaning
equality and liberty was destined TO
float. as it should, over the Western
Hemisphere.
Little progress was made with the naval
bill The only important amendment
adopted was one approprating $500, 900
for the erection of new buildings at the
Naval Academy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
STRIPPING OFF
ALL WOODWORK


complement. and understand the reces-
sary quota will be enlisted here.
The ship has on board the most deadly
supply OF ammunition ever placed aboard
a cruiser
AS vet there are but three Of the ships
composing the squadron In these waters.
The Minneapolis. the fastest cruiser in
the navy. is expected 10 arrive here not
later than Saturday night. She Is now at
League Island.
The Texas will join the fleet as soon a.
she leaves the Brooklyn navy-yard.
The composite little gunboat Vicksburs
Is anchored of Old Point Comfort avail
ing orders.
Two batteries detached from the Sixth
Artillery. at Fort McHenry. arrived az
Fortress Monroe this morning, and went
Immediately into service under command
of Colonel Frank.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
For the Mechanics Institute.

The Council Committee on Schools held
its monthly meeting last evening az
O'Clock in room No. II OF the City Ham,
with the following members present:
Messrs. Burton (chaisman). Briggs, j. NJ
King. Montgomery and CARRIER.
Committee Clerk Mcdowell stated that
out of the annual appropriation OF $500
20 the credit OF the Mechanics Instituts
the sum OF si,2ess0 had been expended.
leaving an urexpended balance OF -. Tsi 10.
on motion OF Mr.. King the bill OF the
Mechanics Institute for the month OF
February. amounting 10 ie5oS was or
dered 10 be paid.
After the transaction OF some routine
business OF minor importance the COM
mittee adjourned.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
Captain Thomas Very Ill.

Captain w. Lucien Thomas. OF the First
district, lies extremely Ill az his home,
No. 10 north Harvie street and up to a
late hour this morning was not expected
TO live.
on Tuesday evening when he returned
home from his duties, he was taken with
a severe chill. Medical attendance was
Immediately summoned by his family. but
the Captains condition continued 10 grow
worse, and developed rapidly into the
dread spinal meningitis.
Drs. Brock and Moselcy were in close
attendance upon him last night and
everything that science can do was Mt
command.
Captain Thomas. az y man and rs an
officer, stands very high In he esteem
of his -townamen ana each change
in his illness will be- noted with anxiety.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
Rillfor Cuban Relief.

WASHINGTON. March 3.-Representa-
tive Wheeler. Of Alabama introduced
bill to-day sppropriating 500 600 10 pur-
chase provisions for the use Of the CUBAN
non-combatants and directing the Presi-
dent TO cause them to be conveyed az
once TO the starving people and use as
nuch of the military and naval forces as
necessary 10 attain this purpose.
II also Directs the President 10 notify
the spanish government shat the proceed
ing is an act OF humanity and not intend
ed as an act of war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
ARRANGEMENTS SLAYER
Shot by Negro--Efforts to Provision
and Coal Havana.

HAVANA. March alt is announced
that Ldeutenant-C Benedicto. who
commanded the Spanish forces which
Killed the insurgent leader Arranguren.
while visiting the house OF Dr. Francisco
Vidal. at Guanabacoa. has been wounded
nv a revolver shot in the back. The col
cred man who fired the shot succeeded In
escaping.
Arranguren was the insurgent chief
who caused the execution Of Lisutenant-
Colonel Ruiz. the aide-de-csmp OF Captain
General Blanco, who visited In the latter
part. OF December, the camp OF the In
surgents with propositions Of surrender.
Arrangurcn was surprised and killed
about month later. $780,
Lieutenant Colonel Benedicto's wound
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
FOR A COALING STATION.
A Bill Reported Providing Tor the FUR
chase of a Danish Island

WASHINGTON, March I.-senator
r NC has reported from the Committee
~ ,oU EoreIgn relations a bill directing the
To- of the United States to pur-
ohsse the Danish West India Islands OF
ST. croix. ST. Thomas and St. John or
snv of them for naval and eoaling sta
ton. - .,.
The Purchase is to be made upon sucn
terms as he may in his discretion deem
advisable. 49,.
Five million dollars or so much Thereon
az may be necessary Is appropriated Tor
the purchase.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
Mrs. Mobiles VIII Not Hang.

ATLANTA, GA. March Slime PRISON
ernor Atkinson that the sentence OF Mrs.
Elizabeth Noble, who was to have been
hanged tomorrow at Macon De COM
muted to Imprisonment for lie;
The Governor has postponed the eAsc1-
ton. and will no doubt endorse the nhu-
ing OF the commission.
The case of the negro Gus Families, SEN
fenced to hang with Mrs. Mobiles as an
accomplish in the murder OF Mr.. MOBILES,
was rot touched upon. but II Is peneveu
that he, too, will receive a communication
OF sentence.
Mrs. Mobiles is over sixty years OF age
and is in failing health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
BURROUGHS COMMISSIONED.
The Portmouth Man Gets in Ahead Oh
Richmond and Ashland.

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March 3l.-sPe-
.,ot The President signed the commits
s sion Of postmaster Burroughs. OF Ports
month this afternoon at o'clock, DIt
M cnr,omissions Of Knight. Of Richmond.
and Tavlor, of Ashland. remain sun VI"
the Presidents desk unsigned, .. y,
n required active work on me part Oh
Rurronghs and his friends to get the
conmission in time TO relieve POSTMASTER
Herbert on the LIST Of April. 90. a..
burroughs wired Herbert and ieit Ior
,,onne Tonight
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
parpellItes Extends sympathy.

LONDON, March 3i.-At meeting o
the Parnellite members In tho House OF
Commons to-day, Mr.. John Redmond. the
Parnellite leader presidpg. resolution
was adopted exercising deep sympathy
with the efforts OF the people OF America
10 secure the independence OF Cuba. trust
ing that their efforts, will be speedily
crowned with success. 70 the henent OF
humanity and the greater glory OF the
Republic Of America"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
old Point Hotels in No Danger.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 3l.--Spe-
clal.-Inquiry at the War Department to-
day elected the fact that no orders had
been issued for the removal of the hotels
at Fortress Monroe. Assistant Secretary
Meiklejohn says that while the depart
ment has the right by law TO remove the
buildings in case Of war, 1t Is not probable
that they would be removed as they do
not stand in the way of military opera
lions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
PESsIMIsTIc FEELING.


The feeling N Madrid to-day is pessl-
mistic. The newspapers here are igno-
rant Of the actual proposals OF the United
States. but are urging no surrender. The
Heraldo independently and the National
Conservative opposed even the suggest
ed armistice and the Correo UiDcraD
makes "A furious appeal TO Don Carlos.
FL Liberal (Moderate-Republican) says
a dispatch from Senior Polo y Bernabe.
the Spanish Minister at Washington. was
read yesterday at tho Cabinet Council.
Giving his impression of the feeling
in America, which he declares Is in no
way favorable to Spain He points out
that the Maine report was only referred
to the Foreign Relations Committee with
great difficulty as 1877 Republicans voted
for its immediate appreciation without
waiting for the Spanish report
This proposal" adds Senior Bernabe.
was rejected but the jlngoes appeared
to be great annoyed"
Senior Sagasta, the Premier, in an I'm
terview to-day, declared he would do
everything possible to maintain peace
but" he added. we cannot submit to
any attack on the honor or integrity of
the country
The rush for seats for the performance
at the Royal Theatre, in behalf Of the
Spanish navy, increases. The Queen has
paid 50. 1000 pesetas for a box. the Spanish
ministry paid $1,000 pesetas for boxes,
several capitalists are taking stalls at
10000 pesatas, the Countess Bornos paid
100000 pesetas, the Marquis Il. Laguna
paid 5000 pesetas. the Bank OF Spain
paid 10000 pesetas, ana other organiza-
lions and individuals paid enormous
sums.
At o'clock this evening the seats sold
had yielded more than $1,000 pesetas,
but many important amounts are not
included in this total.
The house was crammed and the scene
was one of indescrlbable enthusiasm.
with frenzied cries OF Long live SPAIN"
Long live Cubai" and Long live the
army and navyr'
The moment the Queen Regent entered
the royal box the audience gave her
delirious ovation. which was repeated
after the third act of the opera.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
Months Crime.

Sergeant Shinberger. Of Police Head
quarters, makes the following report for
the month Of March
Total number Of arrests. 373: ordinance
violations Is: misdemeanors. 347; felonies,
&c. Whites. III colored. l96. Number Of
electric tights reported out during the
month A hours IS minutes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
ANXIOUS
WAITING.

Gamazo and Senior Silvela. the leader OF
the dissident Conservatives. the Premier
unfolded the terms proposed by the
United States Minister. General Stewart
L. Woodford, and tine opposition leaders
counselled their rejection Senior Sagasta
replied that personally he was not dis
posed to accede TO them. lie added that
he would like to submit the question OF
the loss OF the Maine, which was not
touched upon at his conference with
General Woodford, 10 the European
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01

rlously disappeared from Fort Monroe
about q week ago and afterwards turned
up at Fort Caswell. was here to-day re-
turning 10 Fort Monroe. He was accom-
panied by Field Musician j. r. Felse and
Corporal William Cross. Of Battery l.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
Ont on the Head

Orlena Davis. a negress. was cut on
the head by an unknown friends on Six
zenith street last night about II o'clock.
The ambulance corps was called and
watched Orlena up. The wound was not
serious.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01

second district officers arrested yester-
dav afternoon c. II. Wise. a white man
who Is charged with having on the even
ing before assaulted and wo1nded jo-
seph B. Maggie.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
Proiectilcs for Snain.

BIRMINGHAM. ENG. March s1.-The
Kynochs OF this city have undertaken TO
deliver 200 huge projectiies weekly TO
Spain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
rreIcht wreck az petersburg.

PETERSBURG. VA. March sl.--Spe.
ciai.-A freight train broke loose to-nixns
I'm the yard OF the Norfolk ana Wes'es I. u
Rn.Iroad Company. IN this city, and SIX
cars were wrecked.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
TO CURE COLD IN ONE BAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinins Tablets.
All druggists refund the money Il it fail
70 cure. Csc. The genuins has L. D. Q. On
each tablet III
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01
Sergeant Tschcrning Returning.

WILMINGTON, N. C., March d.-Ser-
geant Walter Tscherning Of Battery F,
Fourth ARTILLERY. u. s. A., who mystic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-01

There r. something more than tempo
rarv political advantage 10 be considered
~ this matter. There Is craftsmanship;
there IL honor. there is integrity: there
IL glory In the right direction Cuba
VIII be free and Cuba will be free by the
Intervention OF the United states. I
would not give one cent for a declaration
Of Independence unless accompanied by a
further declaration. what nonsense II
word be 10 declare the island OF Cuba
Independent and then let her starve 10
death. The thing to DO IN the case OF
Cuba IL 10 exhaust all that hcnsst al
ana Independence and failing IN thai
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-04
BELIEVED TO BE CRITICAL.
Diplomats at Washington Look For
 Trouble Over Egypt.

Washington, Nov. 4.-The critical condition Of affairs between France and Great Britain is exciting lively interest among members of the diplomatic corps here, and on some of the phases of the controversy their information appears to be more exact than that coming from Paris and London. The dispatch yes- terday attached much significance to the absence of Baron de Courcel, the French ambassador from London, and it was stated that France would show her animosity by not continuing an am bassador at London.
 At the leading embassies here there is little idea that the Fashoda affair will lead to war, although there is very general opinion that the Egyptian ques- tion in general may lead to a conflict in which other European countries than France and Great Britain may take part.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-04

State by united effort and it at tracted the attention 0i many to our agricultural and commercial i'm portance and possibilities that would probably not have heard of these advantages of Arkansas other wise. It also demonstrated that the people of Arkansas have higher conception of morals tran was dem- onstrated at either of the above men toned fairs. This was shown by the demand Of the people for the remov- al of immoral attractions from the fair grounds and the action of the fair management and the city authorities in promptly removing the objectionable features in compli- ance with the demand.
 It advertised to those who came from a distance that Arkansas has all the natural resources and advan- tages to become a great and grand commercial community. The school exhibits convinced visitors that the educational interests of the YoCth of our State are not being neglected, and the manufactures tLere exhib- ited opened the eyes of the natives to the grand progress made by the State in the last d6cade.
 This years far created an interest that will spread, and make each sue ceeding one better than the last and we venture 10 say that by She time the thirteenth fair is held that the Texas Fair won't be a eircuTs tance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-04

Governor Jones, Of Arkansas, has kendered his State and humanity in kcneral a signal service by his bold 1enunciation Of the convict system h that State. He said recently, in an unfortunate: Tt is Infamous, outrageous, and l cannot Sse language too strong in express Ag my condemnation of such sys- sbm that enslaves our fellowman. l Ep not believe the legislature ever Htended such construction to be < upon it's statutes authorizing |he employment of convicts on coun- II farms by contractors, to whom Ley are farmed out by the county hthoritles. A man is sentenced to dcertain number of days for some
 tty offense, and is allowed 90
 nus day for his fine for each day
 works. But for each day lost on Mount of sickness or bad weather,
 la for Sundays, no credit is given, 3t board IS charged at different
 Hes. By this proceeding the con- its term is prolonged indefinitely,
 h if a man is weakly when he is
 arcerated hse will never get out
 ke, as the charge for board will
 5stantly accumulate. I shall in
 <t upon it's being changed. If the
 islature does not change it, l
 by pardoning the unfortu-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-04
THE NICARAGUA
 CANAL CONCESSION.
United stats Government Is Looking Into the pstnfIs ant VIII Try to
 Arrest Confirmation.

New York, Nov IA dispatch 70 The Herald from Washington says;
 Action has been taken by tho admin- istration looking to the maintenance or the status quo with respect to the con- cession of the Maritime Canal company for the construction of the Nicaragua canal.
 Secretary Hay has cabIed instructions to Minister Merry, under which, through Consul Donaldson at Managua, remonstrance will be lodged with Presi dent Zslaya against the concession hlf government has awarded to Messrs Eyere and Craigin, representing ah American syndicate for the construction of the canal upon the expiratlon ot the contract held by tho Maritime company
 Information i'll the possession Of tho authorities is of very meager charae- ter, due to the fact that all information received from Minister Merry has been by cable, and he has been unable to send the text of the agreement entered into with Messrs. Eyere and Craigin. AL though it has been reported the Nlcara' guan congress has ratified sthe rroyls- ional agreement" submitted to 1t by the president, the authorities are hopeful Of preventing final approval being given
 The results of the cal. Consul Donald son will make upon President Zelaya cannot be forecasted by the officials, but i'll some circles it is not believed 1t will have any important eff ct. The presl- dent and members of lis cabinet are of the opinion that the new syndicate has not entered into the agreement with the Nicaragua government to build the ca- nal, but to make deul with the Mari time Goal company under which the syndicate will receive certain sum for its rights.
 So far as the administration is con- cerned i-s objection 10 transfer of tho concession at this time lies in the bad effect 1t will have uIoa congress, which would hesitate to vote the government aid, so necessary to the construction of the canal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-04
 OPINIONS OF SOME
 FRENCH NEWSPAPERS.
The Figaro Says Peace Negotiations Have Reached Very criti-
 cal Stage.

Paris, Nov. 4..-The Echo de Paris expresses strong approval of the speech delivered at Worcester, Mass, by Sem ator Hoar in which he denounced the so called policy of American extension. The paper quotes the speech fully and remarks that all American political men apparently do not agree with the policy of conquest.
 The Figaro says:
 "Peace negotiations have reached a very critical point Up to Wednesday the Spanish delegates had received no definite instructions from Madrid Will the Spanish government accept the American proposition? We doubt it. !"
 The Petit Bleu remarks:
 "One must admit in locking beneath the surface that the late war has com pletCly changed the American charac. ter. Outside of being anxious to merely force commercial supremacy and play ing only small political part, save re- garding South American republics, the United States has felt no desire to inter- fere in European politics. But every thing has changed very suddenly After success against Spain the American gov ernmenment has felt itself capable of taking part in European politics and the advances of Great Britain showed Amer ican ministers they should speak mp. This popular feeling induced the Amsri- can government 10 demand the whole of the archipelago, when at the outset on- ly part of the Philippines was all that was demanded. This HOW exceeds the war indemnity and this is weak point which American diplomlcy has en- countered
 The Spanish government is at the end of its resources, and hopeless as It Is for her to attempt to master the insurrec. tion in the Philippines, even if they were handed over to her tomorrow Spanish and American delegates may come to terms The American dele gates have made several offers and have at the present time proposed tho sum of $40, ,000, GOO. The Spaniards want more and have demanded $l0o, 1000, 900. Span ish delegates, for whose sad condition one must feel pity, had for moment the illusion that Europe would inter- vene and defend the interests of Spain. They must have lost this illusion by now American diplomacy has played it's part with great cleverness and has from the outset gained an extraordinary position. At the present moment the United States is taking advantage of the hatred against England, which is grow ing upon the continent and offers it's neutrality if Europe will leave the United States free hand with Spain. J
 ss> 1----
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1898-11-04
WARNED BY AGUINALOo.
Tells FhipinOs of tho Conse quenoes o
 Disobeytng His Proolamations.

Manila, Nov. 4.-Asuina!do, the in surgent chief, has isSu d , proclama- tioa pointing out that although the stringent orders previously issued by him have been generally obeyed, q few Filipinos have refused obedience and of- fended in various ways and he now warns all such that they are liable to be declared outlaws and to incur the ex- treme penalty. The reference is appa- renty to the anti American Filipinos.
 h another proclamation issued simul- taneously Aguinaldo allows all armed foreigners, except Spaniards, to travel in Philippine territory, but all such are forbidden to approach the Notifications or take photographs of defensive works.
 The United States cruiser Charleston has gone southward for months s cruise