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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

Even this Would be Regarded by spain Ms
uD Act of War

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Allen
today introduced the following resolu-
ton:
whereas 1t is the established doctrine
of the United States that the western
hemisphere shall be dedicated To re-
publican form OF government, recog-
MIXING the political equality of human
beings, and
whereas the principles of the Monroe
doctrine or the doctrine of national
self preservation is as applicable IN
wrestling any portion OF this continent
from the grasp of foreign countries as
In preventing them from obtaining ad-
ditionnl territory: and
Whereas, the island of Cuba. by rea-
son of it's location and close prox-
unity to the United states. should of
right be dedicated to republican form
of government. and
Whereas, a republican form OF gov
eminent is and has been for nearly
three years maintained in said Island
by force of arms. and
whereas, II Is alleged that $780, 600
persons on said island have died of
starvation by reason Of having been
concentrated by the Spanish authori-
ties at various points without being af-
forded an opportunity TO provide food
for themselves and hundreds are
daily dying, and
whereas, The dictates of humanity
require the Intervention Of the United
States In such cases, therefore.
Resolved, That n select committee of
five senators shall be appointed. whose
duty II shall be to forthwith make
thorough investigation and inquire in
to and report on the following sub
jects:
First-To what extent the work OF
concentrating the inhabitants of cuba
has been carried on by the Spanish
government and how many persons on
said island have In the last year died
as a result of starvation or for lack
of sufficient food and diseases incident
thereto and to what extent concentra-
ton is now being practioed there by
Spanish authorities and the condition
OF the people concentrated.
Second-Whether the concentrated
Cubans have been adequately sheltered,
clothed and fed by the Spanish gov
eminent or by others. or have been per-
mitted to obtain food and clothing for
themselves.
Thlrd-What lawful steps, If any.
are necessary and can he taken by the
United States to bring the war In Cuba
to a speedy termination on grounds
alike honorable to Spain and Cuba and
which will result in the Kingdom of
Spain relinquishing Its hold on the
Island and In the establishment of a
republican form of government there.
Fourth-To determine to what extent
Spanish barbarity and cruelty have
during the war now in progress in Cuba
been practlced toward the in
habitants of cuba and what can he
lawfully done by the United States, II
anything, to ameliorate the condi-
lions.
To these ends and for these purposes
said committee may sit Mt such times
and places as they may see proper dur
ing the sessions Of Congress and in va
cation and shall have the right to visit
and take testimony in Cuba, II deemed
proper to do so. All testimony taken
shall be preserved and the finding OF
said senatorial committee together with
all testimony shall be reduced TO writ
ing and reported to the Senate at as
early n date as practicable.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
THE SAID PASHA SPECIAL.
Large Number of Salt Lakers viii Accompany
the Opera Company TO Ogden.

A large number of Salt Lakcrs will
take advantage of the cheap railway
rates offered by the Oregon Short Line
and accompany the local opera com
pany to Ogden tomorrow evening
where Said Pasha will be given. a
special train will be run for the occa-
sion leaving here at 5:45, an arriving
at the Junction city and hour later
The return will be made about min
night. Arrangements have been made
with the street car company to have
plenty of cars at the depot on the re-
turn Of the singers and their friends in
order that parties residing at a distance
may not lind 1t inconvenient to get
home.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
ANOTHER PROBABLE sHIrwRECK.
Fears for the Bark Agate for tho Yukon
with Forty Men.

New York. Feb. 23.-The Press says:
There Is a possibility that the bark
Agate which sailed from this port last
week bound for the Yukon river may
have been wrecked. The bark carried
forty men who were going to the
KlondilSe to seek their fortunes, in ad-
dition to the crew of sixteen men.
The steamship Kinssland which ar
rived here yesterday from South Amer
lean ports encountered bad weather.
When twenty miles southeast of Bar
negat. The Kingsland fell in with
quantity OF wreckage. There We're parts
of deck houses, portions of ceilings.
white painted woodwork, spars and
buoy in addition to casks and boxes Of
merchandise. Captain Scott of the
kingsland says the wreckage extended
for n distance of forty miles. No at
tempt was made to pick up any portion
of Il.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

Tells How there Was First n Dull Expio-
ion, then the Terrific Second Uphravai.

New York, Feb. GA Havana spe-
cial to the Herald says all information
obtained by the divers on the Maine
seem to confirm all that has already
been said about there having been two
explosions-the first startling the men
into the act of arising from their ham
mocks, the other dashing the life out
OF them while they We're in that posi-
ton.
Before the explosion the ten inch
magazine was located on the starboard
side forward and beneath the forward
turret. What is left of the magazine
seems to have been driven toward the
port bow in diagonal and upward
direction.
The six inch magazine, which had its
location in the port side of the ship
forward, was hurled in direction di-
rectly opposite to that of the ten inch
magazine. one of the copper cylindri-
cal tanks of the six inch magazine was
found by the divers In the wreck Of
that structure. 1t contained no powder
charge.
The ten inch magazine has not been
closely examined at this writing, but
such inspection of II as was made
leads to the belief that a big pile OF
twisted wreckage that lies about the
top of 1t Is composed of uneXploded
ten inch charges.
The theory of the two explosions is
borne out by the testimony of Senior
Antonio Cabalero, n tobacco dealer of
Havana. Senior Cabalero was cross
ing the bay in ferry boat at the time
of the disaster. He was familiar with
the Maine, having paid several visits
to that craft and was pointing out to
n group of friends on the ferry boat
her peculiarities.
There came just at that instant. he
says, n duh report from the forward
part of the ship, the upheaval of a
gcyser OF water about the boat. fol-
lowed almost instantly by terrific
roar and binding flash of light. He
Is positive about the first explosion
and says that 1t was noticed by his
companions.
This statement of his came to the
ears or one of the court OF inquiry ana
last night an officer was sent to Senior
Cabalero to ask him II he would op-
pear as n witness before the court. He
announced his Willingness to do so.
Many strange tales of the disaster
are brought out as the days wear on.
One of these was known yesterday
vhen the captain of an English bark
anchored In the harbor. nearly u mile
distant from the Maine. told how be-
whiskered jaw had fallen on the deck
of his vessel. The captain has been
asked to appear as witness before the
court on inquiry.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
NAVAL OFFICERS MUST NOT TALK
Ordered to Await the Result OF the In
quiry Before Publicly Discussing the
Maine Disaster.

Washington Feb, 2S.-There was n
total lack of official news respecting
the Maine disaster in both state and
navy departments up to noon today,
no kilograms having come in over
night and none having been despatched.
\ reminder OF the disaster, however,
reached the navy department in the
shape OF water stained and brine
Favored package enclosing the medical
Journal of the Maine. This document
came through Consul General Lees
mail pouch to the state department. 1t
was turned over TO the chief clerk of
the navy department and by him re-
ferred TO the bureau of marine and
surgery, where II will be kept for fu-
ture reference In case OF necessity.
The officials say the package was un-
der water four days. Besides having
an unpleasant odor, the blue lines ruled
on the paper by the government print
Ing office are nearly faded out. but the
reading in the journal in the metallic
Ink used by the navy IL clear and dis
tinct. OF course there is nothing in the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
TeLEGRAPHIC BREWTlEs.

The President today named oliver j.
Hughes of Conn, to be consul at Som
neburg, Germany.
Privy Councillor schwabach chief
partner OF the Bleichsroeder Bank
ing firm of Berlin. died today of apo
pleNy.
The Norwegian bark Ellom cleared
from Vancouver =. c.. today for Cape
town with S26. 302 feet of lumber valued
at $500.
Senator Allen of Nebraska introduced
n resolution in the Senate today for a
Senate investigation OF affairs on the
island of Cuba.
Hon. Daniel Gaummer, postmaster of
GAINESVILLE, O., died at st. Augustine,
Fla, today, OF the stroke OF paraly-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

Norfolk, Va, Feb. 23-The repairs
on the monitor Terror are completed
and 1t is understood she will sail for
New York today. Repairs on the tor
pedo boats Foote and Winslow also are
practically completed and they are
lady to leave the yard under ten
days, All of their boilers have been re-
paired but one.
II is said that the gunboat Machias
will be repaired Mt this yard, and 4
requisition for more men has been
made. The number Of men at the
yard viii probably be doubled by
March lst.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
Sons Of the Revolution.

The annual meeting of the Sons of
the American Revolution was held yes
terday. Following are the officers
chosen to serve for the ensuing year:
President-Eugene Lewis,
Vice President-Dr. C. II. Penrose,
Secretary-George l., Nye,
Troasurer-L. IL. Farnsworth.
Registrar-Dr. +. a. Meacham.
Historian-John @. Cannon.
Chaplain-Dean Halsey.
The board of management will con-
sist of the officers named. with DR.. w.
w. Belts, L. NJ. Bailey, Governor Wells,
Fisher S. Harris and a. b. Mosley.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
GEN. MERRITT INSPECTING FORTS.
Has Been Ordered by Gen. Miles to Get
Ordnance Ready for mediate Use.

New York, Feb. 23.-The World says:
Major General Merritt, in command of
the Eastern department of the United
States army will start on a tour of in
spection of the southern Notifications
before the end of the week. 1t was his
original intention to leave Governors
Island today for New Orleans but at
midnight 1t was generally understood
that he would not be able to start for a
day or two.
This sudden move on the part of Gen.
Merritt, following so closely upon the
recent order of Gen. Miles relative to
the absolute necessity of completing
the new works of defense at the forti-
locations throughout the country, has
created quite sensation in army cir
Giles. Ostensibly he is simply going on
his annual tour of inspection, but at
the Island, Fort Wadsworth and Fort
Hamilton, 1t is understood that his mis-
sion is of far greater Importance than
the regulation visit to the stations I'M
der his command.
1t is believed that the work on the
new ordnance of the southern FORTH
cations has not been going on with
sufficient rapidity to satisfy either
Gen. Miles or Gen. Merritt. At the new
works att FortHamilton. of the four new
guns only three are now in position
Fort Wadsworth has been far more
fortunate.
Another development which has q
direct bearing on Gen. Merritts de-
parture is the artillery bill which yes
terday passed the Senate. This bill pro
vides for the maintaining of two more
artillery regiments 1t Is the intention
of Gen. Merritt to have one of these
quartered at Sandy Hook. The other
WILL in all probabilities be distributed
among the various posts along the
Atlantic coast.
When Gen. Miles sent word to Gen.
Merritt relative to the necessity Of get
mediate use he especially referred to
the work under way at Forts Hamilton
and Wadsworth. These posts are of the
greatest Importance and practically
control the channel and the lower bay.
Their works will all be personally in
spected and investigated by Gen. Mer-
rift In the near future.
II is Gen. Merritts intention to visit
New Orleans. and inspect Fort Phillip
and Fort Jackson. The other forts that
Gen. Merritt viii visit are ut Mobile,
Charleston, Galveston. Savannah. PEN
sacola and Key West
Said an officer at Governors Island
last night;
THE passing OF the artillery bill will
change the entire state of affairs at
Sandy Hook. Just now the only thing
we can use men for down there Is to
keep the sand from clogglng the ma
chlnery OF the guns. with the new
regiments. however. all will be as 1t
should he. One of the regiments will
be stationed at the Hook: that has al
ready been practically settled.
I am quite convinced that the work
on the quarters OF the officers and men
there win be pushed forward with nil
possible speed. Just now we have far
too many officers for our men, but un-
der the new appointments this will also
be remedied,"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
GOING TO HAVANA.
Big wrccking Tug Merritt Preparing for
Work on the Maine.

New York. Feb. 23.-There was I'M
usual activity about the Merritt-C Chap
man wrecking station at Stapleton. J..
l., today Stores We're being taken
aboard of the big wreCking tug |. j.
Merritt and the barge Haggerty. Both
are going to Havana to aid In r1igine
the Maine. The Merritt is the biggest
wrecking tug in this country. II is
expected that the vessels win get UNI
der way late this afternoon. The
staten Island wreckers will be in
charge of Captain Frederick h Sharp.
an expert diver, and 1t is likely that
Captain Winfield S. Tooker will also
go along. Captain Chittenden. an ex-
pert diver and the man who has charge
OF blowing UP all wrecks that cannot
be saved. may possibly go to Havana.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
NJ. |. A. Social and Sunrise.

A most enjoyable social and banquet
was given in the Sixteenth ward meet
ing house last evening for the enter
tainment OF NJ. missionaries who have
created a most excellent feeling in the
whole ward,
Bishop Kesler, though not in the best
OF health. is especially interested in the
good work. and showed his apprecia-
ton by his presence. At ten o'clock the
missionaries were invited up stairs
where there were indeed greatly sur
prised; an excellent banquet prepared
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
UNLAWFUL LIQUOR SELLING.


Special TO the "News:"
Phoebe, New, Feb. 23.-Deputy Sheri.:
Jake Johnson yesterday, at Delamar,
arrested Mrs. O'Nelll and two China.
mon for selling liquor to some Indians.
They will likely pay dearly for this,
as they were caught in the act.
Al Thorne. the old-time actor, died
at Delamar on Monday last Of hcmor-
rhage. He was aged sixty. and will
be remembered as having played Il
great many parts in Salt Lake city
in early days. He had been in Phoebe
and Delamar for the past twenty years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
ANXIETY IN HAVANA,


4 VI hupturt.
}, Washington, Feb. 2s.--Tbe Eve,,ro
l,orr.s nas me following from its star,
uIsesPohdent In Cuba: '"''
|ltcn,.aana' FEB. 23.-(Via Kew Vast,
rTs.s.:s INTO the Maine disaster nro
ID tar , @ohs definite lines. Tho res,,lt /.
|rtnt u ,hy oe summed up in the state9
|sas An NAT me probabilities tbnt 4,
the pr os.s.eht seem to decrease vim
The T pes. OF the investigation "
ky ths susl intense anxiety 10 sho,,,,
rcns,sns, spanish officials here who nv a., !.
fNty ~, yotnmunlcation with Madr,d
he un,a1 ed that the relation Iii
n danvs.i states were never ca ,,uat,
lhe gsss,.I 81 rupture as now TINT ~
b Atnsr,aaion classes here are bono,,, =,
lines In, intervention ON neopes,,i
n Is ubkn "nat they base their homes
nllItafy Sents continue to win ptro,.
Ire res,l.s successes. The a,f,nnd MINOR y.
Deem ON u and some of tha in
from the ne point of breakiny ueis
0ntinue IS s1ovSrnment Army om nay
2entlmen, SNOW an anti olcers
My eIss, Lhey are apnaron,,,r 'ehh
any crisis '"s' does not look for ' NJ,
The h..s 'pi an
os' N ssssiS'!fnsID pr, Texas and the gun.
'ay for Key WI WI leave Galveston I in-
the o,h," tst. where thev LII ~
a,us Squadron vessels of Admiral g,
uers for tbls at this point " ~ 81
eo ny navy depar,lrUDsoe.m1ent Were sent nv
ks ago bv ,ns order given sa,,are,
ete directed which the two ~
cIpate in ~ y. to the ssrd an ins Galveston
n.re and re 4y sard Gras eeie 10 par
iis ,,e, date Th Iss to Key West on tbn
' sa,S 50 that nv WAS before the Moine
!, S ,t to have ny we present moveman,
IlIe we recent occ co. POSSIBLE Significant.
io ,Y mas mas been ihoprn9hn,ce, The Nash
''As' ship vhsa, 'sssS s ptsssn to send
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

Cincinnati, o., Feb. GA special to
the Commercial Tribune from Charles
ton, w. Va, says:
A deeed OF trust has been admitted
to record In the Summers county
court clerks office In favor of the Cen
tral Trust company OF New York to
secure n loan of 100000 to the Hinton.
New River and Western Railroad
company. II is expected that the work
OF building the road win begin at once.
II Is to run from Petersburg, Va. down
the new river to Hinton, when branch
will run to the headwaters OF Coal
river and down that stream to st.
Albans and TO Charleston.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
Spain win Not Sell Cuba.

New York, Feb. pa dispatch to
the Herald from Madrid says:
As the question OF the purchase OF
Cuba is again pushed in Washington.
1t may be of interest to state on the
highest authority that Spain will never,
no matter what government is in pow
er. consider any such suggestion or
my compromise in Cuba beyond the
broad measure of autonomy drafted bv
the liberal government
This is an absolute, irrevocable de-
cision. People who suggest anything
else are only wasting time and arous-
iss hnfsn. drd hopes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
.,ys FIGHTING WILL COME
,,,,,,, Move /, a War Declaration in Disguise
NV. ~ Morgan Prefers it Straightforward
.,,ys AUTONOMY FOR CUBA is A FRAUD


,,, -
,r...,,yton. Feb. 23,-Mr. Alien Oh
~ ,he Morgan Cuban bellserehes
,..,,or MS an amendment TO the
automatic and coisu'"'
sw
NJ. HALE gave notice OF point Vi
..aar AGAINST the amendment
ur Morgan, in opposing 'he ."
smendment said we hau nv
''H'e"N'"5 ,.o,orat,on of this sort in this
make - ',4,. ,osotution was made
way II this feso''' ~, ,ora a
mari Of the bill, SPAN Wou''
III, IA consider II as Il declaration OIL
''sH' ~ a.n,anded that conditions
war tie eo"'. ,,e,,,, than when
now were much uiliefeh' '"'
AZ sanste passed the resolution ias'
Wv ,rr. ,sr,ner of the people of both
Nay LUZ '' ,oh dioerent.
nations then was i'u," ,-,.,.
Mfr. Morgan said that ueci"i i''o'''
,-.,,,ora were for peace. Referring
-. d,sostar and the investiga-
" Inc Ma'''' '''''9 ia 4, ,youd MT
4 ton now going on ne s"'' !. 80
/ h. right to force the question now II
a.. ,.,ator from Nebraska wanted to
wv ,.,.i,,, az war let him
vote LOT ,. ~
y bring Il In ana state 'ne siou'
1 ,,loranl would vote for such resoiu-
Wv" =, l.. ,,,o,,td mt vot.
NJ Morgan sA'u ~
1 for declaration OF war Against Spaih
In Disguise He wanted the challenge
,.,oa vr IN an honorable
maae anu ''''"' ~
way. ,,.,,o,oa
Mr., Morgan salu ny alWayS 'I,i 80,
the United states anu SPAN W., ns
over SuDa' Ihe eon'est ~" 10
that Cuoa was lDsl 70 Spain; ,he
could hot conquer inc peop'e ~,
Island Mr Auisan saiu 'l' uiu ~
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i9lee policy That ne believed In.
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wa a supJevs lur ii9ei on an up
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

by the members OF the young ladies' of
the ward was waiting for them.
Bishop lSesler made n few remarks
IN which he earnestly pronounced a
blessing upon the NJ. J. missionaries.
Though the banquet was a great and
pleasant surprise, It was grenter and
more pleasant success. All the fifteen
missionaries now working In the city
except one were present. and not a man
VIII soon forget the good time enjoyed
by all
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

New Orleans, Da., Feb. 23.-The ". s.
cruiser Marbehead weighed anchor at
1918 today and sailed for Key West.
where she will join the North Atlantic
squadron at Dry Tortugas. The Mar
blehead took aboard n small quantity
OF coal. An immense crowd assembled
on the river front as the Marblehead
pulled up her mudhooks and steamed
half mile up the river before turning
AS the vessel sped rapidly down the
river past the French and Austrian
war ships. hundreds waved handker-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
Death Of Hannabette snIyely Pratt.

Mrs. Hannabette Snively Pratt.
widow of the late Apostle Farley p.
Pratt. whose Hines was announced in
Saturdays News" passed quietly
away on Monday evening. aged So
years and four months The funeral
services will he held in the Fifteenth
ward meeting house tomorrow, the cath
inst, at y. m, Friends and ,lcquaint-
ances are respectfully invited to be
present.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23
Condolence from Colombia.

Colon, Colombia. Feb. 2S.-The gov
eminent has sent to the commander of
the United States gunboat Newport
an official message OF coincidence upon
the loss of the Maine.
The Newport's commander has off,
cially acknowledged, through the pre-
feet, the message in behalf of the u.
s. government. Flags on the shipping.
the various consulates and elsewhere
were ut half mast yesterday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

Galveston, Tex. Feb 23.--The bat
ucship Texas and Gunboat Nashville
sailed from Galveston this afternoon.
TheTexns goes to rejoin Admiral ST.
cards fleet and the Nashville to Key
West for orders. II has been reported
that the Nashville would be sent to
Havana to replace the Maine, but If
Captain Maynard has any such orders
he has given no hint of It here.
The big ten-inch gun. tho first Of the
ordnance for the Galveston fortincn-
tons Is coming through the state to-
day and VIII reach Galveston tonight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

Cincinnati, Ohio. Feb. ai.-There has
been much activity Mt Fort Thomas In
Kentucky for some days. While all
the troops were under special discipline
with extra drilling, Col. Cochran, the
commandant, and other officers re-
fused TO be interviewed. Today the
troops We're supplied with 100 rounds
each.
Battery b of the Ohio national guard,
under Captain Herman. today adver-
tised for recruits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

The coaling of the Spanish cruiser
Vizcuya was resumed early today and
If this work can be finished In time she
may sail for Havana this evening.
The cruisers flag is at half mast again
today in honor Of the memory Of the
Names dead.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-02-23

London Feb 23.-Two government
cutters have been capsizd in gale off
Wells. Norfolk. drowning sixteen per-
cons