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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
GERMANY DIsPLEAsED.
She Has Long Coveted the Philippine
Islands.

New York, May "a dispatch to the
World from London says:
England has been staggered by Com
modore Dewey's overwhelming victory.
The superiority of the United States
squadron was recognized but 1t was
fully believed that it would have been
more than counter balanced by the as
siStance afforded the Spanish fleet by
the submarine mines and the powerful
shore batteries.
The splendid SearnanShip and valOr of
Commodore Dewey in forcing an en-
trance to Manila harbor in the face of
these defences excite intense admira-
ton, while among the naval experts
the dispatch with which the American
squadron disposed of the Spaniards is
held to prove that Commodore Dewey
employed the resources at his command
with the highest possible amount OF eff
fectiVeness.
Lord Charles Beresford said:
1T was a brilliant stroke. Every
thing, as I said to you before, depends
upon the man in modern naval war
fare.
Dewey is an able officer He brought
his Goals and workshops with him. He
thought out and planned the whole af-
fair with consummate skill and fore
sight,
LAS to the political results-do you
think Germany will like it?''
mo, Germany won't, nor will the
Japanese either. But the United
States should be satisfied, anyway"
Sir John CoIomb a high naval auth
accounts available I gather that the
Spanish fleet is destroyed completely
and in every respect. dare say that
when we receive information from
non-Spanish sources it's completeness
will be even more striking. What APP
pears to me and those with whom I
have discussed the news, the most dis
graceful feature of the action is the
failure of the Spanish batteries to give
effective assistance to their fleet. Of
course the fleet itself was entirely out
classed. But that does not account for
Dewey being permitted to enter the
harbor, which is provided with proper
defences.''
Gibson Rowles, NJ. P, also an author
ity on naval matters said: 1T is per-
fectly clear in my opinion that the
Spanish fleet has been knocked into a
cooked hat. Dewey achieved a brilliant
piece of work and the more we hear of
it, the more admirable it is likely to
appear
Political consequences are likely to
ensue from the United States capture
of the Philippines, which has excited in
tense interest here. Germany has long
had a covetous eye upon these rich is
lands, while British interests have been
a bar to any deal between Spain and
Germany in relation to them. Japan
also is known to eagerly desire these
possessions.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
EIGHT BIG TRANSPORTS
Will Garry the First Invading Army
to Cuba

Washington, May 3.-The war de-
partment is bending all its energies to
the mastering in of the volunteers and
the recruiting of the regular army to
it's full war strength of 81, 600 men.
Secretary A1ger and Gen. Miles had a
long conference with the president this
afternoon, presumably in regard to ap-
pointments in the volunteer service. In
a few days all the troops that have been
ordered to Tampa are expected to reach
that place, and the eight large trans
ports which are to conduct the first ex-
petition to Cuba have been ordered to
proceed to Tampa. The officials, how
ever, decline to make public any infor-
nation regarding the expedition or the
place in Cuba where it is to land.
The QuartermaSter's department has
begun negotiations with railroad COM
panies for the transportation of the vol
unteerS to their modifying points and it
is expected arrangements will be made
for uniform rates on all the lines, so as
to move the troops with the least ex-
penSe to the government. General
Wesley Merritt, commanding the de-
partment of the east, with headquarters
at New York, reported at the war de-
partment today for consultation with
Secretary Alger. The officers of the
commissary department at New York
city today opened proposals for supply
ing food to the army of 1875, 900 men if
the government finds it necessary to
contract for that number. 1t is said
the officials are opposed to buying con-
centrated foods, on advice of the medi-
cal department of the service.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
BEWARE OF CONSUMPTION.

Lung disease is never so prevalent as
in the spring time. The system has IN
dergone severe hardships from the
many changes of weather during the
winter and early spring, ana In conSe-
ouence the body is weakened. Inc
breathing organs, especially the lungs.
suffer the most, and lung disease is
therefore the most common at th's Iliils-
1t will begin with a slight soreness OF
a slight cough, but the nnaI oulc l''lS
will be death if neglected II REQUIRES
skilled treatment OF a speclalst TO
eradicate the trouble, and for TINS we
again call our readers attention 70 the
A1nicLx Chemical Treatment, Whlch Is
the hest obtainabIe for such troubles.
The following letters are aoollloiiai
proofs: =, &c 1eoo
took vour lung treatment Tor Two
months with excellent results; nave
cone through the winter without nav
mo anv trouble with my lungs, or SUI
farinp with bad colds The cnemlcai
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acba. Gid not have a spell of it after l
Commenced taking the treatment 1
1ecoTnnnend your treatment 70 anyone
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
LACK OF MONEY
Seems to Be Keeping the q. S. Troops
Out of Cuba.

Washington, May "A most emphat-
ic denial is given at the navy depart
ment to the published statements that
the department has declined to spare a
couple of naval vessels to convoy the
transports which will carry the troops
from Florida to the Cuban port selected
as the place for beginning the offensive
campaign.
On the contrary, it is said that the
navy has done it's full share so far in
the execution of the plans of campaign
and stands ready to do whatever it is
called upon to do as soon as the mill
tary authorities notify the navy depart
ment of their plans and the extent to
which the navy is expected to cooper
ate It is believed that the true exp1a-
nation of the delay in sending out the
advance military expedition is to be
found in the letter of Gen. Miles, read
in the senate yesterday, in which he de-
cIared that all the $50,000,000 war fund
appropriated having been expended or
allotted, there was absolutely no money
at the disposal of the war department
to pay the necessary expense of the ex-
petition.
It is the expectation that congress
will relieve the situation by promptly
passing the necessary appropriation,
the war department officials are now
calculating upon the departure of the
expedition within a very few days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
a FALSE ALARM.
Apparent Preparations to Bombard
Havana

The Associated Press Dispatch Boat
Dauntless, via Key West, Fla, May 2.
A demonstration by the fleet off the
coast of Cuba is hardly expected today
but it is understood a movement has
been planned.
A bowling gale is now blowing and
the sea is running high.
There was a long conference on board
the flagship New York yesterday be-
tween Rear Admiral Sampson. Captain
Evans of the Iowa, Captain Taylor of
the Indiana and Captain Chadwick of
the New York, the purpose of which
could not be ascertained.
Early yesterday morning the fleet
steamed to the westward, past Hava-
ma, which is in plain view from the YES
/ sci, and picked up the Indiana and then
the Iowa, taking the commanders of
both ships aboard. Tugs were then sent
out, calling in all other vessels of the
fleet in that vicinity, and at noon the
following ships were lying off the bat
terieS, west of Havana, and within
eight miles of the shore:
The flagship New York, the battle
ships Iowa and Indiana, the cruisers
Detroit and Marblehead, the Ngunboats
Castine, Mayf1ower. Hornet and Man
grove, and the tugs OsceoIa, Wampa-
took and Tecumseh.
There were also newspaper dispatch
boats in close proximity, all the vessels
being within radius of 1000 yards and
plainly visible from the shore. There
was every indication that a concerted
movement OF some klnQ was IN cOnleIIl-
plation, and those on the flagship who
were ignorant of the object of the con-
ference, confidently expected that the
recent bombardment of the Spanish
batteries at Matanzas and the firing up
on a troop of Spanish cavalry at Ca
banas were to be repeated upon the for
midable batteries near Havana. The
weather conditions, however, were any
thing but favorable for an attack. for a
40 knot gale was blowing and the waves
were tremendous. Even the big battle
ships were unsteady and the smaller
vessels were being tossed about like
shells with every wave.
But after the ships had remained in
this position for several hours, it be-
came evident that no immediate move
ment was contemplated. The flagship
finally drew away from the others and
steamed slowly past MORO Castle with
out incident. The remainder of the fleet
then opened out and returned to their
various stations along the coast.
News of the engagement between the
United States and Spanish fleets at
Manila had not yet reached the Cuban
blockading squadron, but they proba-
bly, will be advised of it this morning
by vessels which left here during the
night.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
CAN'T KNOW WHEN WHIPPED
Publication of War News is Forbid
den in Spain.

Madrid, May 3.-The proclamation of
martial law, issued by the governor
general, expressly prohibits the publ
cation of any news concerning the war,
or the movements of ships of the Span
ish, navy The city of Madrid is quiet
today and things have resumed their
normal aspect.
The principal newspapers advise
calmness, so as to avoid the unpatri-
otto spectacle of disturbances when
Spain's united forces are required to
avenge her recent losses.
Much attention centers in today's de-
bates in the chamber and the senate
which will be raised by the Republicans
and Carlists, who propose to hold the
government responsible for the coun-
try's present position.
Although the position of certain mem
bers of the cabinet is regarded as unfa-
voFable it is a matter of difficulty to
find men who are willing to succeed
them under the present circumstances,
All classes are demanding that a strong
military attitude be taken up by men
capable of coping with the present sit
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
HIGH PLACE IN HISTORY.
Will Be Accorded Dewey's Perform
ance Says Ex-President Har-

Indianapolis, Ind, May General
Benjamin Harrison was seen at his
home tonight by a representative of the
Associated Press and asked for an ex-
preston on the great naval victory. He
prepared the following expression:
IF the accounts we have received are
correct, the performance of our fleet I'M
der Commodore Dewey at Manila will
take a very high place in naval history.
The passing at night into harbor that
was mined, to encounter at dawn the
Spanish fleet under the guns of heavy
land Notifications, and that without
any reconnaissance or dilatOry prelimi-
narfes was magnificent exhibition of
pluck.
TT recalls Farragut at Mobile bay. The
fight must have been very hot, and we
can hardly, I suppose, have escaped
some losses in the gallant crew-if not
of ships
II have an undaunted faith in the
American navy-ship for ship and man
for man-it is unmatched
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
DID 1T In GEORGIA.
Gov. Atkinson Disorganized the Mill
tia the Same as Gov. Leedy.

Atlanta, May 3.-The pleasant spirit of
harmony which Governor Atkinson's proc
lamation brought to the military men of
the state rudely disturbed by some
surprising developments in the military
situation
The announcement in the proclamation
that state troops would be kept together
and under their own officers where they
joined IN sufficient numbers was good
they would not volunteer if the present
ofncerS are not allowed to serve. AS
suit of this promise in the proclamation
several military companies over the state
tered in as volunteers. 1t is said that the
Griffin guards VOLUNTEERED 5S men out of
6S with the understanding that the gov
ernorS proclamation was to be complied
with The governor and the commanders
are reported to have declined to appoint
the officers in the company, with the eX-
eeption of the first lieutenant. This
brought on row which will probably
keep this company out of the service.
The Atlanta ZouaveS were to have vol
unteered last night, but the news was
appointed, and this caused members of
the company to hold back. Other COM
panieS are reported to have offered them
selves, but when told that their officers
tender of services.
1T simply means that the governor will
appoint some men as officers who now
Will appoint his friends and will leave out
the captains and HeutenantS who have Ia
bored for years to increase the efficiency
OF the state troops. What incentive is
left to man to remain with the state
troops and work to build up the military,
when the governor at the time they are
service and sets men aside who have had
years of eXperience?'
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
BEeGARs FOB NEWS.
Nobody But England Was Kind
Enough to Tell US a Thing.

Washington, May 3.-There was no
word from either diplomatic or naval
sources at the beginning of business at
the departments, concerning the en-
gagement of Commodore Dewey last
Sunday. This is no matter of surprise
to the naval officers for they realize
that Commodore Dewey cannot spare
one of his small fleet to use as dis
patch boat in communicating with the
government at Hong Kong and their
main dependence is upon some mer-
chant vessel which may be incoming
from the islands. It was hoped how
ever that the state department might
be able to secure some information that
would allay the growing anxiety as to
the extent of losses suffered by the
American fleet.
1t is believed that other European
governments beside Great Britain re-
ceived information of the great naval
battle at Manila before the cable COM
munication was broken off, but SO far
as now known, none of them save the
British have shown a disposition to
meet the desire of the American gov
eminent for news of an official charac-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
ST. JOHN SPOKE.
Hamilton Hall Well Filled to Hear
the Ex-Governor on "Silver."

the Ex-Governor on "Silver."
A good sized audience heard ex-Gov-
ernor John P. ST. John at Hamilton hail
last night. His subject was Free Sill
yer and the War" and his address was
a combination of patriotism and politi-
cal argument.
The hall was decorated with Ameri-
can flags, and from the center of the
stage q small Cuban flag was suspend
ed. Pictures of Lincoln, Grant and
Sheridan occupied prominent positions
on the stage, and an American nag
draped the table at the speakers side
Mr.. w. r. Hazen acted as chairman,
and introduced Ex-Governor st. John.
Preceding the introduction, America
was sung by the people assembled In
the hall and DR.. H. w. Roby read an
original poem, 1.-The Call to Arms"
Then some one suggested three cheers
for Dewey, and they were given with a
will.
Ex-Governor ST. John spoke enter
tainingly for an hour, and while he
started his address with patriotic ex-
pressions. referring to the war with
Spain and the victory at Manila in par
ticular, he soon changed to an argu-
ment favoring the principles of the
Free Silver party At the conclusion
of his address he read the following
resolution which was adopted by ac-
clamation:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
meeting that the senators and con-
gressmen of Kansas be asked to vote
against the bill providing for interest,"
bearing bonds and be asked TO support
the issuance of the greenback currency
instead
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
sAGAsrA CABINET TO STAY.
Unless It Shall Be Upset by Revo-
luton.

London, May 3.-The Madrid correspond
ent of the Evening News cables the fol-
lowing message to his paper. Although
Premier Sagasta's conferences with the
queen regent and liberal leaders Montejo
and Rios, led to rumors of the formation
of a national government, the facts are
that Senior Sagasta placed the situation
before the queen regent, explaining that
the significance of the events in the Phil
ippine islands Indicated certain possible
solutions for the future. ThereupOn the
queen expressed continued confidence in
the government, which will continue as
present constituted
Seniors Gamazo and Montejo express the
opinion that the present cabinet should
continue in power.
The ministers met at Senior Sagasta's
residence yesterday evening and the
premier communicated to them the result
of his interview with the queen regent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
SOUTHERN KANSAS FLOOD.
All the Creeks and Rivers are Over
flowing Their Banks.

The southern portion of Kansas and
Oklahoma and the Indian Territory are
thoroughly soaked as a result of the
heavy rain of Saturday night and Sun
day. From three to six inches fell, and
all the larger streams are higher than
they have been since last spring. On
the Santa Fe lines portions of track
We're washed out at Hayfield, Derby and
South Wichita, and all trains from the
south are late today.
AtAugusta the Walnut river has over
flowed its banks and the city is flooded
Two feet of water is reported to be
standing in the Santa Fe depot there
and all traffic in and out of the city is
suspended The Neosho and Arkansas
rivers are reported to have overlooked
their banks at different points.
The rain was general throughout the
state, but was not as heavy in other
parts of the state as it was in the
southern portion. No washouts are re-
ported on any of the Santa Fe or Rock
Island lines in the central and northern
portion of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
CONGRESS- OF MOTHERS
In Session at Washington-To BE
Given a Reception by Mrs.
Mckinley

Washington, May BIN the midst of
war and stories of battles fought and
won, mothers of the country today as
sembled in Washington to attend the
second annual Convention of the ma
tional congress of mothers. The first
formal session of the congress was held
in the Grand Opera House and was at
tended by accredited delegates from
almost every state in, the Union. Mrs.
Helen Raymond Wells of Akron, o.,
was the first speaker of the congress,
the subject of her admirable address
being Rights of Children"
Last evening Mrs. Theodore w. Biz
ney of Washington, president of the
congress, delivered her address of well
come before an audience that complete
ly filed the commodious theater.
The response to the address of well
come was delivered by Mrs. Mary Lowe
Dickinson, of New York, and was an
excellent word picture of the mother
and her work in the world.
The congress will be in session for
four days, three sessions being held
daily. On Thursday afternoon the DEL
egateS will be rendered a reception by
Mrs. Mckinley at the White House.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
SPANS BUGABoO.
Dewey is Accused of Throwing Petro-
leun Shells.

Washington, May 3.-None of the stor-
les coming from Spanish sources as to
the battle of Manila, appears quite so
ridiculous to naval eyes as the solemn
statement that Commodore Dewey fired
Manila and the Spanish ships by the use
of petroleum bombs. As a matter of
fact, there is no such weapon of war
fare in the American navy. The ordi-
nary service shell is very much more
destructive and quite as capable of
causing a fire among con1bustible ma
terial as any continuance based upon
the use of petroleum This is plainly
shown by the destruction of ships
through fires caused by service shells
during the Japanese Chinese war.
It was disclosure of the great dam
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
FLAGS GO UP.
They Have Risen in Price and Are
Getting More Expensiye.

The price of flags in Topeka, and all
over the country has advanced from so
to 20 per cent within the past two
weeks. And there is a scarcity OF flags.
Topeka merchants have been unable to
secure any new flags for a week, and
their orders sent in some time ago may
not be filed for several days yet Flags
which formerly cost $12 will now cost
$40. Several of the school buildings
need new flags. The pupils have been
loyal and subscribed money for the
purchase of flags, but the dealers have
been unable to supply the demand. 1t
is thought that by next week a supply
will be received which will partially
meet the call for them
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03

ger to men of war, thus brought prom
inently forward, that led Secretary Her
bert to order reduced to a minimum all
the wood work on American warShipS
and to have all this wood fire-proof
One of the first results of the battle of
Manila. therefore, is likely to- be the
cessation of the efforts which had been
making for some time past to abandon
the -prOOf1ng treatment of woodwork
because of certain minor Inconvenience
from the use of wood SO treated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
COL. ARNoLD's CAVALRY.
Participate in Parade at Chattan 90
ga

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 3.-General
Brooke, with his staff and all the Off
GERS were out on leaves from their COM
mand today They spent the morning
in the city viewing the big parade Civ
en- in honor of the opening. of Chatta-
noOga's annual spring festival The
first regiment cavalry, 700 men under
command of Col. Arnold marched into
the city at early hour and participa-
ted in the parade. Nothing which indi-
Gates a removal of the troops is yet in
evidence. The paymaster of the de-
partment is expected during the next
few days. He will bring about $125,000
with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
POWERS WILL NOT NEEDLE.
They Can't Agree Among Themselves
About ANYTHING.

London May 3.-The Vienna CORES
pondent of the Times says:
In we'll informed circles it is posi-
lively denied that the powers will in
terVene at the present juncture nor has
any agreement being arrived for medi-
alton at any future time. The dispari
ty of views is considerable enough to
render highly improba BILE the co-Opera-
ton of all six powers in any diplomatic
step, either at Madrid or Washing
ton"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
SENATOR PEFFER'S MOVE.
Will Edit the Star and Kansan-Sen-
ator Young to Buy New Paper.

independence, May s-The independence
Star and Kansan, which has been in the
hands of Receiver w. S. Siclzels since last
January, was sold today, being bid in by
E. P. Allen for A. T. Cox for 81, 800. Sen
ator PETER will edit the paper. and it will
continue as a Populist paper.
= H. w. Young, the former editor, will
start up new paper in short time
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
SIX DAYS PAY
And Maintenance Before mastering
in is the Limit.

Washington, May ga decision has
been rendered to- the war department
regarding the maintenance of volunteer
recruits, holding that the time between
enrolment and muster into the United
States service referred to in the general
orders of the department as the inter
val during which the United States will
provide for the maintenance of volun-
teer recruits can not ordinarily, under
the army regulations, exceed six days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-05-03
WILL BE A GENERAL.
Chairman of Joint Traffic Association
to Go to War.

Washington, May 3.-W. r. Blanchard,
chairman of the Joint Traffic Railroad
ISOLATION, will be nominated a brigadier
general of volunteers and will be attached
to the quartermaster's department of the
army to take charge of all matters re-
lating to the transportation of troops.