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Daily camera., 1898-06-17
Hanna Outwitted.

Cleveland, June 17-In the fight be,
tween Hanna and McKis.Qn in the Re.
publican primaries today. Hanna was de.
feated by large majority.
Daily camera., 1898-06-17
Cadix Fleet Has Sailed.

Washington. June ,7-The navy de-
paftment received cable today stating
that the Cadiz fleet had sailed.
Daily camera., 1898-06-17
THANKING HoBsoN.

Merrimac Hero and his Men Receiving
Formal Honors.
Washington, June IA joint resolu-
ton was introduced in the house today
rendering the thanks of Congress to
Hobson and his crew OF the Merrlm1c.
Daily camera., 1898-06-17

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Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. IS cent?.
Daily camera., 1898-06-17

silver Quotation.
New York. June l7-Silver is quoted
at SIX today.
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day. IL IN qsstasioo waa 70 and
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DEpaR TMENT sscRETWE.
No News Has Been Received of Spanish
Torpedo Fleet.

Washington, April 5--Ihe work of
navy departments incident to war
preparations is now a matter of carrying
ont of directions. The officials have be-
come decidedly secretive. This was
illustrated today when Secretary Long
was asked whether any orders had been
given to the Flying squadron. The Secre-
tary intimated that If there had it would
not be proper for the department to make
them public. Before leaving for theCabinet
Platt of New York, Allison OF Iowa end
Sewell of New Jersey and representa-.
tive in this city of a company manu-
featuring an invention designed to In
crease thesfacility for transmitting sound
between vessels on the water. Represen-
tative William Smith Of Michigan saw
MISUNDERSTANDING Roosevelt regarding
the naval militia of his state.
1t was said there had been no news re-
ceiyed over night concerning the move
lnents of the Spanish torpedo fleet now at
the Cape de Verde islands nor of the ships
rendezvoused at Cadiz. Senators Fair
banks and Spooner were at the State de-
partInent and had talk with Assistant
Secretary Day. J. j. McCook OF New
H0rk also NtAS hU % uN26 lay . otAiOo puu
the latter on account of the rush of busi-
ness was unable to grant him an audience.
Col. McCcok then hurried of to Vice
President Robart's house. Secretary
Alger also had a number OF visitors
during the morning. He is reticient at
this time regarding the operations of his
departm enf.
The Navy Department. has received in
Vulnerable requests from newspapers
throughout the country asking permission
to send representatives aboard the ships
of the FLYING squadron aud the North
Atlantic squadron. Secretary Long was
disposed at first to accede to many of the
requests but has finally determined to
refuse such permission. This determine
ton was reached as & result OF a com
muuication from Commodore Schley that
there were no adequate accommodations
aboard for many men in addition 70 the
officers of the ship. Consequently the
secretary has found it necessary to restrict
the privilege of accompanying these
souadrons to three persons one of whom
will be representative of the Associated
Press
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SOME SENATOR'S OPPOSED TO
INTERVENTION ALONE AS
TAKING MATTER FROM
CONGRESS-.

Washington, April ga debate which
occurred in the executive session of the
Senate late this afternoon would Indicate
that no matter what might be the char
acter of tho resolution TO come from the
committee on foreign relations, tho reso-
luton would cause serious and per-
haps prolonged discussion. 1t empha-
in the Senate, one for independence with
intervention and another for intervention
alone ands these two factions will fight
vigorously for their ideas. Senator Allen
made long speech predicting much dis
satisfaction in the country at large with a
policy on the part of the executive that
did not go to the extent of giving the
Cubans their entire Independence of the
mother country Senator Allen was fol-
lowed by other speakers in the same line
and the fact was made very evident
UudU IL Ulc COluInlONOC Oi ICl6-
tions should bring in resolution merely
complying with the Presidents request
and stopping short of a declaration for
independence there would be an effort in
the Senate to amend it SO as to accom-
plish this end. More than one Senator
announced that he would offer an amend
ment and many more said that they
would support an effort in the direction
of adding the independence declaration
to a resolution providing simply for in
tervention.
The committee was therefore urged not
to yield to the wishes OF the President,
but to stand out strongly for complete
action. The policy of the President for
executive intervention only was criti.
cised as one which would place the en-
tire question in the hands of the Presi-
dent and thus leave the matter where it
now is, except that it would be volun-
tary REIMBURSEMENT Of the right of q
Congress in the premises the right among
others to declare war.
The greater part Of ths speechmaking
was in opposition to the executive and
no enc attempted to outline the probable
action of the comm ittee
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SAILORS DEMANDED VENGEANCE.
Round Robins Signed BY Man-of Wars
Men Sc MT Into President.

New York, April 5.-The battleship
Texas will sail for Hampton Roads at
7. 80 q. M, tomorrow. The new hoisting
apparatus placed on board in connection
with the turret machinery was tested to-
day and the Improvements devised by
Lieut.. Haesler were found to be highly
satisfactory. With the aid of the new
appliances the guns can now be firedthree
times in the same time itsiormerly took
to fire them once. The Texts was to have
sailed today, but her commanders de-
cided that it would be inadsisable to de-
part in the prevailing heavy weather.
The tugs Osceola and Hawk were put
in commission today. Lieut.. Purcell
commands the Osoe0la and Lieut.. Hood
the Hawk.
b The yachts Eagle and Eornet will be
replaced in dry dock tomorrow by the
Columbia and Sovereign.
After the blowing up of the Malne, sail
ors on other American warsh1ps decided
to take action in the matter. A round
robin was started at Dry .. ..fortugas and
President Mckinley soon began to re-
ceiye petitions calling for vengeance for
the destruction of the Maine. The names
signed to these petitions were fictitious
and it is said that 1853 of the signers are
on ships now in the Brooklyn navy yard.
Captain Miller Of the Vermont Is con-
ducting an investigation into the matter.
All the men questioned in the Brooklyn
navy yard today professed ignorance OF
the 'round robin. "
1.-The tug boat Nazinscot. which with
the Algonquin, left the yard yesterday for
Key West returned today. As she passed
the Hook it was discovered that there was
some defect in her condenser and she
put back. The Algonquin continued1her
wav. The defect in the machinery of the
Nosinscot will be rectit1ed in few
hours and she will rut to sea again as
soon as the weather clears.
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BEGINNING OF End.

Key West, Fla. April 5.-The feeling
among naval men today is that the be-
ginning of the end will occur within tie
next "a hours. The feet is ready to move
and all hands were ordered aboard TO-
night The vessels have been stripped
of every unnecessary article and are
ready for instant action. Capt. Samp-
son was ashore for short time this after
noon to keep in touch with the news
from Washington.
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TO LEAVE HAVANA.

Havana, April 5.-The Bache and the
Mangrove arrived this morning from Key
West to take to the United States Ameri-
can citizens who desire to leave the
island. It now appears that the yellow
fever prohibitions are modified in Florida
only so far as the Americans are con-
cerned.
The Olivette may not come here Thurs
day, as had been expected. All depends
upon whether those who wish to go prove
numerous enough to require more boats
than.the Baohe, the Mangrove and the
Mascotte. The knowledge of arrival Of
these vessels and of the modification of the
quarantine rules was not generally known
among Americans in Havana this morn
ing, but when they are aware of it there
may be good deal of orowding.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-06

Washington, April 5.-The spanish
minister Senior Polo Bernabe, was seen at
the snanish legation today and consented
to talk on the present condition OF affairs.
He spoke freely and at times with intense
90 .ornestness. The interview is authorita-
tive throughout.
"I am still hopeful of peace" " said ne.
"That may seem optimistio at
moment when such passions are aroused,
such naval and military operations are
going on, and when the current Of public
sentiment seems to be that war is In
evitsble. 1 cannot say that base my
view that peace will prevail upon any
direct or official information. On the
contrary it is my individual Judgment
based solely upon the conviction that In
these enlightened days two self respecting
nations made up of men and women OF
high aspirations and noble instincts, can
not and will not resort to the last and
brutal expedient of war. To be sure.
cannot close my eyes to certain oblivous
circumstances existing both here and In
Spain. At times these have inclined me
to share the popular view that the rela-
tions between the two countries were fast
approaching an irreconciliable state.
And yet at no time has it seemed to me,
nor does it sesm to me now, that that is
sue has progressed beyond the bounds Of
reasonable and just settlement, alike
honorable to both governments.
"Consider for moment some Of the
elements of this present crisis" the
minister went on speaking with much
vigor.
"Can it be possible that our people will
consider only one side of the case9 Let us
for moment admit that there are two
sides to this case.
"There are always two sides TO case,
and is it just or fair or chivalrous for
your people, borne on by their strong and
mate patriotism, to say: we are right,
Spain is wrong, that ends it, In spirit
of simple Justice why will not this dis
position yield a moment to q calm con-
sideration of both sides Of the case, in
Guiding some OF those factors which are
vital and ssential to Spain.
"Cuba has been colony of Spain from
time immemorial, from the time Of the
discovery by Christopher Columbus, and
as q part of Spain there is clustered about
it reverence almost sacred. Cuba is re-
garded by our people just as you regard
one of the states of your Union. What
would be said il some foreign power said
to the United States that Illinois or Texas
or California must be free and independ-
ent of the United States? Would not your
very honor be brought in question:? OF
course I can understand that some one
will rise up ard say: Yes. but the states
are we'll governed, and are at peace while
Cuba is misgoverned and in state of in
surrection.' There again simple Justice
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time and apparently showed he did not
share fully In the apprehension felt here.
Throughout the day unusual activity
was manifest at the foreignIemb bassies
and legations representing the great pow
ers of Europe. The British ambassador,
Sir Julian Paunoefote, the French am
bassador M. Cambon. the German am
bassador, DR.. Won Holebon; the italian
charge d'affaires, Count Vinci, and the
Austrian minister, Mr.. Won Hengel-
muller, were kept fully advised from
their foreign offices and it was expected
that concerted movement would be
made almost any moment. About mid
day the British ambassador went to the
French embassy and conferred with Nd.
Cambon on the situation and shortly af-
forwards Count Vinoi was atsthe Brit
ish embassy. Again at 5 O'clock it was
understood that the French ambassador
and Austrian minister, conferred with
Sir Juliaa at the British embassy. But
while conferences were thus going on and
apprehension was keen over an an
ticipated move, it could not be learned
up to late hour that any actual offer of
mediation had eyentuated. 1t certainly
had not been made up to the close of
Office hours at the state department.
The German ambassador, DR.. Won
Hslleben, appeared to be the only one not
actively participating in the conferences
today, but thereais reason to believe he is
kept fully advised on the sentiments at
Berlin concerning the Spanish situation.
Accompanying the diplomatic comment
was an under current Of suggestion that
Developments in Cuba were not unlocked
for, and that the pressure of the powers
and the Pope ON Spain might yet bring
about an armistioe in which Spanish
troops and insurgents would participate.
Viewed from the official standpoint
here, the time for that has gone by and
there is little likelihood that the insur-
gents could be induced to lay down their
arms even for a time
The Spanish minister Senior Polo Y
Bernabe did not take part in any OF the
diplomatic conferences, nor did he have
occasion to visit the state departments
during the day. II the negotiations haye
taken any new directions ii has been be-
FSWan Minister WpodfQEd and tho aathoSl-
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ties at Madrid and not at Washington.
Tonight the Spanish minister dined with

ties at Madrid and not at Washington.
Tonight the Spanish minister dined with
Postmaster General Gary.
AT the Capitol today tremendous
effort was made to have Congress sup
port the outlined policy of the President.
A general belief was expressed when
the Houe adjourned today that MAORI
ty of the House committee on foreign
affairs was ready to support Mr. McKin-
luys plan and the impression prevailed
that a resolution in line with the recon-
mendatiens of the President would be
reported from the committee.
There is q great deal of uncertainty re-
garding the Senate committee. An i'm
portant conference of conservative sena-
tors was held during the day when it was
determined that in case the foreign rela-
tions committee did not report in accor-
dance with the Presidents recommends
tions there would be long debate upon
the resolution reported and unanimous
action by the. Senate could not be expect
ed.
Gen. Miles said today. that the only regi
ment thus far ordered to Chick amauga
was the 25th regiment of colored infan-
try and so far as the present intentions
are concerned they are to stop there only
temporarily on their way to KeysWest and
Dry Torsugas to which place they were
originally ordered about 10 days ago.
There was no Cabinet meeting at the
White House tonight; but several of the
members spent the evening with the
President and Mrs. Mckinley. There
have been no further negotiations with
Madrid, but the President has kept in
close touch with Minister Woodfoyd and
Consul General Lee. Assistant Secretary
of State Adee, the cipher expert OF the de-
partment was present this evening and
messages passed, but of their source or
tenor nothing was given out. The admin
istration confesses anxiety as to the gitua-
tion in Havana, and constant communi-
cation is kept with General Lee in fear ssof
possible outbreak. 1t is Thought that
over 1000 Americans will be eager to leave
Havana tomorrow To care for this
crowd there are the Fern, Bach and Man
grove, all governmen vessels, and he
Dassenger steamers Olivette and Mascott.
Whether any armed vessels from the Key
West sa uadpon will be at hand tomorrow
when the exodus begins could not bs
learned, but it was said al the White
House that "All americans would be
we'll cared 'for.R
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A resolution was offered that the en-
tire Cuban question should be con sidered
behind closed doors on account OF the
probability of utterances which would
afford information to the enemy. The
proposition was debated, but without
reaching conclusion.
While the Senate was in executive ses
sion formidable element in the Senate
was considering what should be done in
case resolutions should be reported for
recognition of independence. This faction
was composed of what is known as the
conservative element of the Republican
side of the Senate. Thsir conference
was held in Senator Aldrichs COMMITTEES
room and among those present were Sem
ators Hanna, Platt of Connecticut, Spoon
er, Hale, Fairbanks and Aldrich. Sena-
tor Allison was also there for a brief time
A general purpose was expressed to
oppose the adoption of any report that
should recommend a recognition of Gus
ban independence and which did not in
deed confine itself to the support of the
President's s recommendation for intervene
tion only. A ecision was reached to labor
with the committee on foreign relations
not to report resolution with a double
purpose and the intention was expressed
On the part of some to oppose its adoption
if reported.
In accordance with the action of this
committee, Senator Allison and Aldrioh
had a prolonged conference later with
Senators Davis, Frye and Lodge of the
committee on foreign relations. The
members of the for eign.. relations commits
tes did not conceal from their visitors the
fact THAT the committee had agreed upon
a resolution providing both for indepens
dence and intervention and that it might
be difficult to change the recommenda.
tion. Ths prevailing opinion among. Sem
ators is that the committee will recede
from its position for both Independence
and intervention and report a resolu-
tion in accordance with the Presidents
recommendation for intervention alone
but this is not certain.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-06
A STATEMENT FROM SPANISH
MINISTER WHICH SOUNDS
WELL BUT COMES
TOO LATE.

and fairness demand that there be some
thing more than abstract assertion. 10
be sure your press tells of brutal savagery
existing in Cuba. do not wish to deal
in discrimination. The time for that has
gone by.
"But give you my word that this
savagery does not exist at all. that all re-
liable reports, official and unofficial,
Spanish and American, agree that what
ever may have been the condition of
affairs year or two ago, General Blanco
has inaugurated humane and benefoient
system, characteristic Of the man.
Naturally, with an insurreotion in pro-
gress military affairs have pu rsued the
usual methods of military life. And in
this they have been constantly restrained
at all times by the determination to have
their operation worthy. of an honorable
nation and an honorable people. That is
all Spain has sought to do in putting
down rebellion. 1t is what any govern
ment on the face of the earth would do.
1t seeks no more and no less than to pre-
serve established rights.
Continuing, Senior Polo said:
"Plain justice dictates that system Of
home rule, brought forth after the deepest
so,icitude and consideration and based
upon what the Cubans themselves have
long desired and on what the United
States government deemed most fitting as
a settlement, should not be lightly dis
missed on representations of the press or
even on the representations Of men of
sober Judgment. As to the.reconcentrados,
I can only say that the DEGREES OF concen-
tration have been revoked, and urgent
steps are being taken for the relief of
those poor wretches. While there is no
doubt of the misery of their condition,
yet the government is making the most
heroic efforts to alleviate this condition.
The government has sought to regain
their confidence.
s'The insurgents are invited to join the
Spanish s"ldiers in laying down their
arms SO that period of calm may be
given during which just and wise coun-
sells may prevail for the permanent better
ment of Cuba. Whether this will succeed
I do not know.
GAS to the latest phases of negotiation.
I cannot spaak owing to the restrictions
of my position. ] can only say that de-
spite the aninosities aroused, I believe
that calm counsel will yet prevail and
that the United States and Spain will be
able to solve this problem on a basis just
and honorable to all concerned and with
out recourse to arms. I fully recognize
the earnestness, patriotism and intense
vigor of the American people, but feel
that 1t is. ot..improper for me to suggest
thats.at such..a profoundly solemn moment
earnestness and strength should be
tempered with calm Judgment and dis
position to look at both sides of the ques-
t1on and not alone at one side. +"
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-06
THE WEATHER..

Boston, April 5.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Wednesday
Clearing in morning, tair during day, N.
to n " winds.
Washington, April 5.-Foreeast for
New England: Clearing in the early
morning, fair during the day, N. to
w. winds.
Local Weather Report.
Portland, Me-. April 5.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. M. Barometer 3O.o66: Thermom-
eter 81, Dew Point 20; Humidity SO;
Wind W; Velocity 2: weather. It snow.
s D. NJ. Barometer 29.oll; Thermom-
ete,, n. Dew Point 81; Humidity 100;
Wind n: Velocity 10: weather It snow.
Mean daily thermometer 80; maximum
thermometer 36; minimum thermom-
eter 30: maximum velocity wind, II, NE;
total precipitation .26
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THE MAINE ABANDONED.

Key West, Fla, April 5.-The Merritt
and Chapmnn Wrecking company's tug
/. G. Merritt, with the derrick Chief and
the schooner F. f. Sharp in tow arrived
this morning from Havana, having sus-
pended work on the Maine.
They left in pursuance OF instructions
from the company, as matters were get
ting into too excitable cond1tlon to
leave them there long.
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SAILED FOR CANARIEs.

Madrid, April 5.-Two companies of ar
tilIery and two battalions of Chassaurs
sailed for the Canaries today The crew
sf the French training ship Iphigepie
cheered the departing troops, who, with
tie crowds on she quays warmly recipros
Gated making Franco.Spanish demon
stration.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-06
TROOPS ORDERED TO MoRB1L1zE.

Washington, April 5.-Orders have been
issued for the regular army mobilize at
Chickamaugua battlefield Sunday for
camp eyolutions and instruction prepara-
tory to active operations. There will be
20, COO men in camp. The camp will form
on April 15.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-06
Local Weather Report.
WAITING FOR WASHINGTON.

Madrid, April 5-The German and
Austrian ambassadors have JUST glsitad
the United States minister, Gen. "ooo-
ford after which they called on the queen
Regent
There are no developments at yet, pend
Ing 3 further reply from Washington.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-06
Will Argue Strongly Against Recognition Of Inde-
pendence for Present
Message Does Not Say Whether intervention ne
Should Come At Once %

Recognized Until Some Form of
Government Has Firmly EsfabIished-The Talk of
Foreign Mediation Warmer But it is Given QUIT
That Will BE Acceptable This and
From This Source
Very Slight-Fears That Senate Way Not Agree WHfh
Presidents Policy.
The Portland daily press., 1898-04-06

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