Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-01-26

tNI L'- NOuSOSlO, secretary general
tae government, have had a slight
nuuaerstanding
W dington, ID. c.. January Is
ttleship is in Havana harbor.
Hedo boat Dupont which left
at o'clock last evening
Names sailing orders, hailed
IN. Maine at Dry Tortugas, and deliv-
TIA lilo orders for the battleship TO
proceed 10 Havana at once. The Du-
u0u then returned to Key West. She
reports that the Maine was about to
sai when she left.
II is believed at the State Depart
ment That the Maine entered the har-
boz at Havana at the earliest hour
this morning that the Spanish port
Itguations permit. No direct report,
however. has yet been received from
Havana.
Havana. January 25.-After for
varding the bulletin referring to the
report in circulation Of slight mis-
Understanding between Gen. F'itzhugh
lee and DR.. Congosto, the correspond
ant of the Associated Press called upon
|
Was informed that nothing unpleasant
had happened at the interview which
took place between himself and DR..
Congosto when rumor had it that the
misunderstanding took place
shortly after the arrival here Of the
Maine Lieut. Albert MedranO repre-
senting Captain of the Port, Vice Ad-
miral Jose Faster, visited the United
States battleship and extended the
customary courtesies.
The arrival of the warship caused
much surprise and excited consider
able curiosity.
Washington, January 25.-The cab
inet met at the hour, but gave only a
snort notice to the subject of the Cuban
situation. and that was confined close
v to expressions of satisfaction at the
manner in which the American press
Ind people had received the news OF
he administration action in sending
the Maine to Havana.
There was no news from Consul Gen.
eral Lee of later date than yesterday
THO cablegrams came from him last
night. but they were not of particular
signifcance 1t was said that they
preyio sly by the State Department,
and il is presumed one at least had
reference to the reported presence of
German ships in Havana harbor. The
other reported that he was able to
feed 1000 persons daily in the city.
II was stated positively that in neither
canlegrams was there any reason for
2 WaIship or reference to the Maine
movements. The consul general, how
ever. has been advised of the govern
mant's intentions and is expected to
report the Names arrival to the State
Department.
Madrid January 25.-The newspapers
generally comment upon Secretary
Longs explanation of the visit of the
United States battleship Maine TO Ha-
faaa. and agree in expressing the opin-
ioa hat her visit is ''inopportune and
calculated TO encourage the insur
GENTS"
is announced that, following
Uashingtons example" the Spanish
government will instruct Spanish
arsbtps to visit a few American
)orts'
Madrid, January 25.-The impartial
Npresses fear that the dispatch of the
emitted States battleship Maine to Ha-
faHa viii provoke a conflict, and adds:
Europe cannot doubt Americas at
Nmde towards Spain, but the Spanish
people if necessary, will do their duty
with honor"
Madrid. January 25.-The Epoca
as u he despatch of the Maine to
ga is intended as a sop to the
-1e and adds. we cannot sup
n0- The American government SO bad
informed as to imagine that the
'r-5ree Of American vessels at Ha-
'. VIII be cause of satisfaction to
'0an 9r an indication of friendship"
Washington. D. c., January Is
ae second telegram from Consul
''1aral Lee received at the State De
meut to-day came at ? o'clock and
4rried by Assistant Secretary
y over 10 the White House for the
.ormation of the President.
this telegram Lee said that the
game had been received with every
HfsE The commanders of the
IN and Spanish ships Of war in
@l Dor had called upon the COM
.+Aa.r Of the Maine, who lad re-
-.d their calls, the Spanish forts
red salutes and all the ceremonies
for by naval etiquette had been
tat
edition the Consul General sta
'aat everything was tranquil in
apartment officials have heard
officially OF any trouble or
erstanding between Consul
Lee and Secretary General
so and attach little Importance
umors TO that effect.
as-.ngton, January 25.-Spanish
nupuy ode LONE stated that
Mp advices from his home gov
,-t2} that any Spanish war vessels
y e 10 Flsit this country.
s,"2Shlagton, January 25.-Assistant
ne -,