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The Hawaiian gazette., 1898-09-27

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
TO AWAIT THE INQUIRY.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The government
has settled back into a waiting attitude
In respect to the terrible disaster i'm Ha-
vana harbor. The shock caused by the
news has given way to a calmer and
more judicial state of mind. Realizing
from the events OF the day that the
court OF inquiry is the sole dependence in
the search for the cause OF the Names
loss. the naval officials are resigned to
await the results of that inquiry.
There IL little new TO add TO the sum
OF information as to the disaster. In
connection with the theory OF spon-
taneous combustion. the character of
the coal used on the Maine assumes
some Importance. This is supplied at
present to the bureau of equipment, and
the head of that bureau. Captain Royal
Bradford, asserts that the coal was the
very best. He produced the quarterly
report required by regulations to show
exactly the state Of the Names coal sup
ply and the quality Of the coal. At the
end OF December the vessel had 50 tons
of coal only in her bunkers This was
made up OF Pocahontas and New river
coal. Captain Bradford said that Poca-
hontas Is a standard naval coal and is
rated at 100. New river follows next.
and is set dc>vn at 90 percent. These are
semi-bituminous Goals OF quality
closely approaching that OF the celebrat-
ed Welsh navigation coal, the British
naval standard. In the opinion Of Cap
tain Bradford neither OF these Goals is
particularly subject 10 spontaneous
combustion. Since the Maine has been
In the Gulf>of Mexico. however. she
probably consumed a good part of this
coal and replenished her stock from the
naval store at the Key West station. The
coal there taken on was anthracite,
which. said Captain Bradford. ''is no
more subject TO spontaneous com mbustion
than q pile Of stones"
The wounded sailors in the Havana
hospitals. OH the Spanish flagship and
elsewhere. who are not In condition to
be brought back To Key West will be
carefully looked after by Clara Barton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
GENERAL COURT.

Boston. Feb. 1S.-Representative Fred
erick introduced an order in the house
OF representatives yesterday instructing
the joint committee on military affairs
To make an investigation into the arma-
ment OF the artillery OF the militia, and
TO report S soon as possible whether any
action by the legislature is necessary
In order TO secure the effectiveness of
the militia If called into action.
The bill to prevent the placing OF the
name or any political party on a ballot
as designation and the bill to keep the
polls in Boston open from a. IN. TO
p. m. On election days were reported
with the disapproval Of the committee
a bill relating to nomination papers
was reported by the committee on elec-
ton laws covering candidates for
elective officers, delegates 10 a conven-
ton. caucus officers and ward or town
committees. The papers must have not
less than five signatures of the ward
or town. members OF the political party
whose caucus is to be held. shall not
have larger number OF names of cam
didates that persons TO be elected and
may have less. and must be accom-
panied by a written acceptance Of the
persons nominated.
The committee on election laws re-
ported bill requiring a majority vote
TO nominate i'm political conventions.
This is the provision. the lack OF which in
last years laws, was suspected to have
been a trick. IL allowed n plurality
vote I'm a convention TO nominate.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
BOMBS IN HAVANA.

Havana, Feb. is.-The police have
found an "Orsini dynamite bomb" at the
door of Fernandez De Castro. and other
unexploded bombs have been found.
DIR. Congosto. the secretary general
of Cuba, is credited with the statement
that he has bribed several members OF
the New York Cuban junta. Several
letters are said to have been addressed
to Mendez Capote, offering him a seat
In the Cuban cabinet and a sum Of
money besides.
The Spaniards say that the insurgent
colonel. Lirente OF Pinar del Rio, was
about to surrender and when General
Gomez became aware of the fact he
formed a council Of war and. il is further
stated, Lorente will be shot If his treason
Is proved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
FEELING IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-There was un-
abated interest at both ends Of the capi-
tol yesterday in the Maine disaster, but
expressions generally took the shape OF
inquiry for new light upon the subject
and demands for a most rigid investiga-
ton. AS rule the occurrence was
viewed as a mystery, and some expressed
the opinion that it would always remain
such. There were many theories ad-
vanced. but the authors of them gener-
ally confessed that they amounted TO
nothing more than speculation. The
best information obtainable," said Sena-
tor Gear of Iowa, Indicates that there
were two explosions, and that five hours
elapsed between the two. do not pro-
fess to be a.n expert, but this seems to
me to be inconsistent with the torpedo
theory"
The disaster has aroused a feeling
among members OF the house in favor OF
extreme liberality in appropriations for
the naval and military establishments.
the practical result of which is likely to
be the acceptance with little contest of
the senate amendment increasing the
appropriation for fortifcations about
N,OOOOOO, the authorization in the naval
appropriation bill OF two battleships in
stead OF one. and possibly the authorize
tion of the entire dry dock scheme recon-
mended by the board appointed by the
secretary of the navy. The recommen-
dation OF the secretary OF the navy was
for only one addition to the navy this
year. first-class battleship, but the
loss OF the Maine makes II likely that
appropriations for two ships will be re-
ported. Most of the members of tn.
committee have expressed themselves
as in favor Of building a ship to replace
the Maine. and also OF authorizing the
ship recommended by the secretary Of
the navy
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
SPAIN MAKES
DISCLAIMER.
RepudiateS the Senti-
mentS of De LONE.
REGRETS HIS ATTACK
Text of Decree Accepting Resigna-
tOn of Offender.
A FULL AND ABSOLUTE APOLOGY.
A FULL AND ABSOLUTE APOLOGY.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Spain has Of
ner the reflections contained in the De
LONE letter and the incident is salts
factorily closed. The statement given
out is as follows:
THE following is an abstract OF note
sent by the Spanish government TO
Minister Woodford at Madrid: The
Spanish government, on learning of the
incident in which Minister De LONE was
concerned. and being advised OF his OBJ
jectionable communication, with entire
sincerity laments the incident which was
the cause of the interview with the min
lister. Minister De LONE had presented
his resignation and IL had been accepted
before the presentation Of the matter by
Minister Woodford. The Spanish minis
try, in accepting the resignation OF a
functionary whose services they have
been utilizing and valuing up TO that
time, leave IL perfectly well established
that they do not share and rather. on the
contrary, disauthorize the criticisms
tending to offend or censure the chief of
friendly state, although such criti-
cisms had been written within the field
OF friendship, and had reached publicity
by artful and criminal means. This
meaning had taken shape i'm a resolu-
tion by the council of ministers before
General Woodford presented the matter,
and at time when the Spanish govern
ment had only vague telegraphic re-
ports concerning the sentiments alluded
to. The Spanish nation, with equal and
greater reason, affirms its view and de-
cision after reading the words contained
in the letter rejecting upon the president
Of the United States.
AS to the paragraph concerning the
desirablity of negotiations of COM
mercial relations. If even for effect. and
Importance of using a representative for
the purpose stated in Mr.. Dupuy De
Lome's letter, the government expresses
concern that In the light OF its conduct.
long after the writing of the letter. and
In view of the unanswerable testimony
OF simultaneous and subsequent facts.
any doubt should exist that the Spanish
government has given proof Of it's real
desire and Of its innermost convictions
with respect to the new commercial sys-
tenn and the projected treaty OF COM
merce. The Spanish government does
not now consider IL necessary to lay
stress upon or TO demonstrate anew the
truth and sincerity of its purpose and
the unstained good faith OF it's inten-
tions. Publicly and solemnly the gov
ernment Of Spain contracted before the
mother country and its colonies a re-
sponsbility for the political and tariff
changes which 1t has inaugurated in
both Antilles the natural ends of which
IN domestic and international spheres it
pursues with firmness, which will ever
inspire its conduct
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18

who has been given carte blanche to buy
any and everything necessary-food,
clothing, delicacies-and hire nurses and
physicians. The wounded able to get
across TO Key West will be taken care
OF I'm the marine hospital there. The
sound survivors will be quartered in the
spare army barracks.
AS for the Maine herself, notwith-
standing discouraging reports from
Lieutenant Hood as TO her condition, the
navy department will make the effort to
raise her. While this is required by
every creditable sentiment. they say
that they are bound TO remove the hull
from the small harbor I'm any case, and
II may be az easy 10 raise her as IL would
be TO destroy the hull and machinery by
the use of divers and dynamite. IL is
believed that this work can best be done
by private wrecking corporations. and
negotiations are already afoot for plac-
ing the contract, based on work by the
day. at an estimated cost OF $500, 900.
AT the navy department specific denial
was given of the report emanating from
Madrid that torpedo fiotilla was about
TO leave Key West for Cuba. 1t was
stated that only two torpc 10 boats, the
Cushing and the Ericsson. are at Key
West, and these have not been ordered
and will not be ordered. according to
present plans, to Cuba. 1t was strongly
asserted that no present purpose existed
OF sending any warship there.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
BLAMES THE CUBANS.

New Orleans. Feb. 1S-"Fighting Bob"
Evans OF the navy expressed this OPT
ion when asked as to his theory CO..
cerning the wrecking of the warship:
When we look at the outside condi-
tions. il seems to me that we may find
reasonable cause for the disaster. The
Spanish battleship, Alfonso XII. was
lying In the immediate vicinity of the
Maine, and torpedo fired at her and
missing its mark could have caused dis
ester. This seems to me the only theory
and most reasonable one on which we
can arrive at a conclusion"
Captain Evans said that he had COM
manded a battleship. and from his
knowledge OF the precautions taken
and the conditions existing. the idea OF
an explosion having occurred on board
the Maine was out of the question. He
thought that miscreants had fired a tor
pedo from the shore, that ii had been
aimed at the Alfonso XII, and had
missed its mark
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
ALARMISTS IN SPAIN.

Madrid, Feb. 1s.-while admitting that
the visits paid by United States men-of-
war to Cuba are annoying" and that
those proposed to be paid to Spain will
be still more annoying" should they
take place, and that il is matter for re-
gret that since the new regime has come
into force In Cuba all the insurgents
have mot yet submitted" The Liberal
of this city points out the "absurdity"
OF following the suggestions made by the
alarmists in Spain. These suggestions
are first. to close the harbors of Cuba
and Spain to the American vessels. even
though they come in the guise of courte-
Gus visitors, and IL they take IL Ill, then
declare war against them. Second,
withdraw the new form of government
granted to Cuba, raise the effective army
there TO 100000 men, and go on as be-
fore"
The Liberal urges that patience and
calmness are the remedies now required
TO meet the difficulties facing Spain, add
ing: IF dangers threaten let them be
met with composure. and due measures
taken to overcome them as far as pos
sible. With nations as with individuals.
shrieking and excitement in presence
of peril. far from being proofs of valor,
are evidence only OF weakness of mind"
The Herald bluntly says that the real
seat OF the war is not in Cuba, whore it
would be impossible for 1000 rebels led
by ignorant leaders to make head
against the Spanish armA but in New
York and Washington" aiding: Were
the United States really friendly to
Spain the war in Cuba would very short
ly be at an end"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
SPAIN COULDN'T HAVE DONE 1T.

Boston, Feb. 1S.-Commandant Howl
son of the Charlestown navy yard, who
has had "A years experience I'm the naval
service of the United States. said yes
terday about the disaster TO the Maine:
'Tt is not possible that the Spanish gov
ernment had anything TO do with the
explosion. for II was such terrible af-
fair that none but a savage and uncivil-
ized government could possibly have
carried out such an SAUL vengeance.
They could not have done It, for they
must have realized that to do such
barbarous act would only bring down
upon them the curse OF all the civilized
nations OF the world. which would result
in their being wiped from the face of the
earth. Again they certainly would have
had some respect for the safety of their
own flagship and her men, which wa
anchored close alongside OF the Main
and they must have realized TO blow up
the Maine meant to expose their own
ship and her crew to an awful danger.
For IL was a chance that IL the Maine
was blown up the Alfonso must also
be destroyed by the shock.
But Spain Is responsible and will be
forced TO pay an indemnity for the ship
and the lives sacrificed IL IL Is shown by
the investigation that the explosion was
caused by the government. by an officer
or even by fanatic; for while the ship
was In her harbor IL was entitled to ex-
pect and to receive her protection. 1t
was In time OF peace, and the Maine was
I'm Havana harbor by the invitation of
the Spanish government and under her
protection III it is shown that the ex-
plosion was an accident aboard the ship.
unavoidable or caused by the negligence
of some OF the officers or the crew. then
II is altogether another matter and Spain
will be relieved of all responsibility"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
BURIAL OF THE MARTYRS.

Havana, Feb. 1S.-The interment~bf
the martyrs of the Maine took place yes
terday. Shortly before the hour all
Havana was in movement. The flags on
the public buildings were at halfmast
and many of the houses were draped In
mourning. All classes were represented
In the throngs that filled DE streets
along which the funeral procession
passed to the cemetery.
The order OF the procession was as fol-
lows: The municipal guards on horse
back, In full uniform the city fire bril-
gade, the municipal employees. the al
dermen in seven splendidly decorated
firemen's cars, special cars bearing the
remains. nine bodies being carried on a
splendidly decorated car; the clergy,
deputations consisting of the chief Of
ficers of the army, the navy and the
volunteers; representatives OF various
official bureaux and Of the custom house.
a committee representing the chamber
of commerce, delegation representing
the grocers, the council OF administra-
ton, representatives of the treasury, the
press and political organizations; then
the chief officers of the Maine, the rep
resentatives of foreign governments. the
city magistrates with their mace bear
ers, provincial deputies. employees of the
general and regional autonomic govern
ments. the municipal mace bearers; then
General Parade. with four aides de-
camp. representing Captain General
Blanco (whose personal presence was
not allowable under the law), having on
his right United States Consul General
Lee and on his left the mayor of Havana.
Marquis Larrinaga, Admiral Manterola.
General Salano and other officers; two
companies OF marines and infantry. The
funeral music was furnished by the
bands OF the Isabel and Porto Rico bat
talions, which accompanied the bodie7.
The coffins were covered with beauti-
full crowns of silk ribbons, with appro-
PIRATE inscriptions. The crown from the
city council bore the inscription, "The
people OF Havana TO the victims OF the
Maine" There was handsome crown
Of silk ribbons in the Spanish national
colors with the inscription. THE navy
department at Havana to the victims of
the Maine"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
VISIT TO THE HOSPITALS.

Havana. Feb. 1S.-The correspondent
OF the Associated Press visited the hos
pitals of San Ambrosio apd Alfonso XII
Wednesday. The sce6e was heart
breaking, and the dressing Of the wounds
OF the victims was horrible spectacle.
Some of them, however, are already
mrch better. Two are near death
Carl A. Smith, whose leg and Jaw were
broken and who is badly burned. and A.
Anderson, who has burns all over his
body Both have received the sacra-
ments.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press was I'm the cable office filing a mes
sage when the explosion occurred. He
saw from the window of that office a
great column OF fire shooting upwards.
like big blaze OF fireworks, and ne
hurried TO the wharf and to the quarters
OF Admiral Manterola BY that time
the correspondent could see flames ex-
tending over the whole ship, and. a few
minutes later. the Maine sank The ex-
plosion SO disjointed and twisted the
battleship that her remains now appear
like pile OF wreckage. All the upper
deck structure. turrets and guns, are in
heap and one boiler has been blown out
or its place. The foremast and bow of
the Maine lave collapsed. and now only
the end of her mainmast remains above
water.
The boats of the Alfonso XII have
picked up quantity of wreckage, in
cluding boats and flag. and yesterday
10 more bodies were found in the har-
Dor and were taken to the morgue. 1t
Is impossible to identify them.
Contrary to the reports current, the
divers have not yet made any investiga-
tion of the wreck. and the general opin-
lon expressed in Spanish circles is that
the explosion occurred inside the Maine.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18

examination by divers may tell some
thing to court of inquiry. I. with 9TH
ers. had heard that the Havana harbor
was full of torpedoes; but the officers
whose duty II was to examine into that
reported that they found no signs OF any.
Personally do not believe the Spanish
had anything to do with the Disaster.
Time may tell. hope so. We were in
a delicate position on the Maine so far
as taking any precautions was con-
cerned We were friends in friendly,
or alleged friendly. port and could not
fire upon or challenge the approach of
any boat boarding us unless convinced
that her intention was hostile
II wish TO heaven / could forget IT,
have been in two wrecks now and have
had my share; but the reverberations of
that sullen, yet resonant, roar, as IL the
bottom Of the sea were groaning in tor
ture, will haunt me for many a day, and
the reflection OF that pillar Of flame
comes TO me even when close my eyes,"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
PLACE OF INTERMENT.

Washington. Feb. 1s.-Numerous in
ouiries are being received at the navy
department from the friends of the sea-
men on the Maine asking whether the
bodies OF the drowned will be brought To
this country for interment. The general
reply Is that IL is not likely the remains
Will be shipped here. The department,
IL Is said. under ordinary conditions.
might bring the body Of an officer or
sailor who dies aboard to n port OF the
United states, but even after IL reaches
here there Is no money available for
transportation overland to a place OF
burial.
In the present occasion there are un-
usual reasons for not fetching the dead
bodies TO the United States. The prob
ssiiity Is that numperar more or less
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18

New York. Feb. 1s.-Medical Director
Wood of the naval hospital in Brooklyn
Is in possession of the copy of an incen-
diary circular which was passed about
the streets. on railway cars and other
places in Havana. A translation was
sent by an officer on the Maine as fol-
aows:
"Spaniards, long live Spain and honor.
What are ye doing that ye allow your
selves to- be insulted in this way? Do
you not see what they have done to us
In withdrawing our brave and beloved
Weyler, who at this very time would
have finished with this unworthy re-
bellious rabble. who are tramping on
our flag and our honor?
Autonomy is imposed on us so as to
thrust us TO one side and TO give posts OF
honor and authority to those who in
itiated this rebellion, these ill-born au-
Economists, ungrateful sons of our be-
loved country Finally these Yankee
hogs who meddle in our affairs, humili-
ating us TO the last degree and for still
greater taunt. order to us one OF the
ships OF war of their fotten squadron af-
ter insulting us in their newspapers and
driving us from our homes.
"Spaniards. the moment of action has
arrived. Sleep not Let us show these
vile traitors that we have not vet lost
shame and that we know how to pro-
tect ourselves with energy befitting a
nation worthy and strong as our Spain
IS and always will be. lDeathto Ameri-
cans. Death to autonomy. Long live
Spain. Long live Weyler."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.
Mr.. Thomas W. X enc and His Company
Present "Julius Othello."

The popularity Of the great tragedy.
"Otl clio" was nttested in the Providence
Opera House last evening when Mr.. Keene
and his strong company entertained
large audience. Mr.. keene's Uthello
differs in no sssential In so TAR as tho iu-
tsrpretation of character goes, from the
other impersonations OF the week thus
far. The makeup Of the Moor hid some
of his rather repellinR mannerisms sud
helped him In other respects. but it could
not Disguise his faulty and often inuis-
tinct reading and over -accentuation. The
remarkable thing about the player and
his associates is the amount of work they
are capable tf. Nightly change of bill
in the realm of the classic diana Is
almost appalling To the average person,
ana when that IL accomplished In. the fine
general manner that IL has been during
Mr.. Keene's engagement. every one feels
like praisinR the work.
Mr.. Babford presented debonnaire
villain and bestowed upon lago sort Of
jollity that pleased the hnusc. He was
clear and distinct in his utterancss and
bis playing was characterized by care and
intelligence. 1hs other mem bers of the
cast performed their allotted parts we'll,
and altogether the tragedy WINS respect
fully treated. Tne audience. one ofthe
largest Of the week, was pleased WITH the
performance. Mr.. keene will present the
greatest play In the world this evening.
and will impsrsonste Hamlet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18
THE UNSPEAKABLE wEYLER.

Barcelona, Feb. 1s.-Lieutenant Gen.
eral Weyler, who arrived here yester-
day, expressed the opinion, in the course
OF an interview. that the disaster which
had befallen the Maine in Havana har-
Dor was due TO the incidence of her
crew"
He announced his intention to ask the
governments permission to go to Ha-
vana and stand as candidate for the
chamber OF deputies for the Havana
district.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-18

MANNED and unreeognizable. and be-
sides IL is doubtful whether any mer-
chant steamer could be induced TO bring
them here. The strongest reason against
shipping the bodies. however, is based
on sanitary grounds. II Is probable,
said a naval officer. that the bodies OF
the men Will be buried In the cemetery
at Havana at the expense of the gov
ernment