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presents thirty days are granted to all ships
of the United States anchored in our har-
DORIS to take their departure free of
hindrance
Clause Notwithstanding that Spain has
not adhered to the declaration of Paris. the
government, respecting the principles of the
law OF nations, proposes to be observed and
hereby orders to be observed, the following
regulations Of maritime law:
Neutral flags cover the enemy's mer-
chandise, except contraband of war
Neutral merchandise, except contraband
of war, is not seizable under the enemy's
flag.
"A blockade to be obligatory must be eff
fective, viz: 1t must be maintained with
sufficient force to prevent access to the
enemys littoral.
The Spanish government, uphoIding its
right to grant letters Of marque, will at
present confine itself to organizing, with the
vessels of the mercantile marine force of
auxiliary cruisers which will cooperate
with the navy according to the needs of the
campaign and will be under naval control
In order to capture the enemys ships
and confiscate the enemy's merchandise and
contraband of war under whatever form
the auxiliary cruisers will exercise the right
VI SCdASA Ou THO DlSH seas ana IN the
waters under the enemys jurisdiction in ac-
cordance with international law and the
regulations which will be published.
Defines what is included in contraband
of war, naming weapons, ammunition
equipments, engines and in general all the
appliances used in war.
ITO be regarded and judged as pirates,
with all the rigor of the law. are captains
masters, officers and two-thirds of the crew
of vessels which, not being American, shall
commit acts of war against Spain. even if
provided with letters of marquee
The Archbishop of Madrid has issued a
diocesan letter in a f1amboyant style that
occasionally sinks into absolute rodomon-
tade. differing widely from the high style
OF Cardinal Cascajares y AZara, Arichbish-
op of Valladolid. The archbishop makes
the war appear a question of good and
evil with Spain all white and the United
states all black. He appeals to all the
saints to protect the Spaniards, almost
promising Evulnerability against American
bullets. There are several fine passages
that redeem the letter from out-and-out puff
and bombast. The Malrid papers point out
that some excellent prizes are now obtain
able in the Mediterranean in the yachts of
millionaire Americans.
FL Nacional Conservative and crgan of
Romedo Robledo, leader of the Weylerites)
pursues its blind attack Upon The govern
ment, overreaching itself in Its absurd par
tialitV
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RUSSIA is FRIENDLY.
All Other Continental Newspapers
Condemn the limited Sfafea

LONDON, April 24-With an important
exception there is general continental con-
domination for the United States to-day.
This exception emanates from Russia The
St Petersburg Viedomosti. speaking for
Russia attitude towards the United States,
says: THE friendship which has subsisted
for many years between the two states ex-
cludes every idea Of an unfriendly attitude
on the part of Russia at the present juno
ture." The Viedomosti adds: mo doubt
the United States now values this friend-
ship more than ever"
The other continental newspapers con-
tinue their bitter hostility and the London
Sunday papers contain many indications of
unfriendlineSs. Thus the Sunday Sum- while
in one place over T. p. O'Conner's sigma
ture it warmly indorses America, in an
other paragraph, referring to the Newcastle
Chronicles attack on America, it says:
Though it will be difficult fo- every one
to agree with him, especially where the
writer's vigor leads him to partial blind
ness regarding Spanish atrocities, yet there
are few in England to-day who will not
agree with his stern denunciation Of Amer
ica's 'shilly-shallying in seeking to give
the world motive other than the real one
Tor the Cuban agitation"
The Newcastle Chronicle says: 'It Is not
humanitarian in heroics; it IS hypocrisy
in Mysteries
A dispatch from Paris to the Sunday
Special reads: THE American methods of
dealing with Spain have excited unanimous
Indignation. France will not let Spain go
down without helping hand. The consid-
erations are that prompt active interference
on her part are many. From the port of
view of self-preservation the Monroe doc
trine must be combatted. The hundreds of
millions of French capital invested in Spain
must be protected and the Latin race must
be upheld against the Anglo-SaXoa. The
army, has been under q cloud lately and
would be glad of a diversion Finally
French prestige would be restored by the
step, but it would meet the approval of
Russia, Austria, Italy and even Germany"
The same paper processes to have infer
nation that Chile is likely 30 attack San
Francisco, working in conjunction with a
Spanish attack on the eastern coast A
Special dispatch describing yesterdays de-
parture of troops from Madrid says:
There was a scene of remarkable en-
thusiasm, women marching along with the
soldiers, filling their pockets with cigars,
provisions and money and kissing them at
the stations. Senators, deputies and n num-
erouS representation of the nobility, includ-
ing many ladies, bade the troops farewell.
The sending of such quantities of troops to
the Canary islands and Balearic isltdds is
causing much wonder in Madrid and il is
suggested Spain fears that while enSoged
in war with the United States other COM
plications might arise which might en-
danger those possessions"
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Porto Rico Uprising Threatened.

ST. THOMAS, West Indies, April 24.-Ac-
cording to the latest advices from Porto
Rico the agitation there is increasing, and
food prices are rising fast. The authorities
have taken steps to prevent the departure
of refugees. = B 0
At Mayagues, seventy miles southwest of
San Juan, there is talk of a revolution.
Refugees from Porto Rico who reached
here by schooner this evening report that
the condition of the island is critical. Mar
tial law has been proclaimed, and Ameri-
cans there are in danger, as they are with
out protection" uor1t 81
United States Consul Van Horn here has
bought 1850 tons of coal for the United
States government which will arrive here
tomorrow, and he is negotiating for more
The governments of Denmark and the
Netherlands are cabling to their West In
dian possessions to have coal reserved for
naval uses. Only a moderate supply is in
store in any of the islands, and prices are
rising. At Barbados, st. Lucia and St.
Thomas prices range from As to so shillings
a ton. Four thousand tons now at ST.
Thomas have been offered 10 the United
States government. Owing to cable delays
and the complicated character Of the ar
rangements, the negotiations are still pend
inp
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DETROIT. Mich. April 24.--It is reported
here that owing to disagreements over or
ders the Detroit naval reserves will not go
to Norfolk navy yard on Tuesday as or
dered. Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt to-day notified the naval reserves
Ito follow the Navy Department as to num-
Der of men, instead of the instructions from
Captain CrowninshieId." The reserves held
a meeting to-day, with the result that Lieu
tenant Commander Gilbert Wilkes, with the
permission of Governor Pingree. left for
Washington tonight to confer with Secre-
tary Roosevelt. as the meaning of the tele-
gram was not clear. Another thing the re-
serves very strongly object TO is being sent
TO Norfolk for examination as to fitness for
service instead of being examined here.
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LAST FROM HAVANA.
City of Washington Reaches New
York with Refugees.


NEW YORK, April 24.-The steamer City
of Washington, from Havana, arrived to-
day bringing ninety-fve Cuban passengers,
two-thirdS of them women and children.
She was the last vessel to leave Havana
before the United States fleet established
the blockade, having departed last Wednes-
day. She brought 100000 francs Of French
gold and general cargo. No trouble was
experienced by Captain Frank Stevens in
command of the City of Washington, with
the Spanish authorities in clearing from
havana. In telling of the situation there
captain Stevens said: About the only
the sea would have would, in my opinion,
be the Notifications east of the harbor.
These are very strong indeed, and are
mounted with heavy guns, all Krupps and
Armstrong; The Spaniards are working
like beavers improving the defensive pow
engine at work night and day padding
sand about the breaStworkS and reinforcing
the easements and embrasures L reached
Havana last Monday morning early, and at
first | thought could not enter the harbor,
for the big black ball was hoisted over
MORO Castle, a signal declaring that the
port was closed, and that no vessel would
be- allowed entrance. But l later on saw
that the hosting Of the ball was done be-
cause an iron fresh water pipe. 1900 feet
and MORO Castle. The pipe was laid along
row of small boats between these two
points, and when all was ready it was
slipped overheard from all boats simutane-
ously. When this had been done the ball
was lowered, and l proceeded in as usual.
had no trouble at all in either discharg-
ing or loading, and the Spanish authorities
did not bother me in the least"
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offered to .Arbitrate Maine Case.

LONDON, April 25.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Times says: Il am author
lied by the Spanish ambassador to the Vati-
can to deny the report that there has been
any question of submitting the matter of
Cuban independence to the arbitration OF
the Pope, either on the side OF his Holiness
or of the Spanish government. or that there
has been any communication between Mon
signor Ireland and the Spanish AMBASSADOR.
1 am also informed that the Omteo states
offered to Spain to submit the question OF
the Maine disaster to arbitration. SPAIN &C
cepted the offer but nothing more mas Deen
heard of the matter"
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Booth,s opinion of Himself.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit FTee fEeSs
Gen" William Booth, of the Salvation
Army. in the course of his address in the
Carnegie Hall last night, said: Il find the
army improved since my last visit / reckon
I've improved myself l always feel that
my motives are so good that everybody
ought to like me-" This is a very proper
change 1t shows a consideration for public
opinion that did not exist in the case OF the
autocrat of the army some time ago. OF
course it is impossible to expect modesty
and lowliness from him. But it is satisfac-
tory to note that he is not completely con-
tent, in spite of his own egoism. A little
opposition is a good thing, even in religious
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All the Press Not Against Us.

PARIS. April 2..,At the instance of
Michael Davitt, member of the British
Parliament for South Mayo, Henri Roche
fort has cabled to John T. Morgan, United
States senator from Alabama. declaring
that the assertion that all Frenchmen and
the entire French press are on the side of
Spain is erroneous. On the contrary, the
editor of Intransigeant asserts that all
French Republicans sympathize with the
Cubans and their liberators.
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Guarainr the Conduit.

WASHINGTON, April PA portion OF
the National Guard of this city which has
been called out for duty in instruction
camps has been placed on duty along the
conduit bringing the water supply from
Great Falls, on the Potomac, to this city.
There is some talk of a military detail to
guard the public buildings and the White
House. No order has been issued on this
line but Colonel Bingham, superintendent
of public buildings and grounds, has spoken
faVorabIy of the plan.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April A.-The
submarine mines have been placed in posi-
ton in connection with the defense OF the
Delaware river, forty miles below TINS city
The secretary of war has issued instructions
that no vessels will be allowed to pass
through the channel on either side of Fort
Delaware between the hours OF sunset and
sunrise. No vessel will be allowed TO anchor
within three miles of the fort without spe-
cial authority. Vessels are warned that If
they disregard these regulations they will
expose them selves to serious damage, and
will be liable to be fred on by the batteries.
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TO MOVE TOMORROW.
Five More Cruisers Will Watch for
SPANS Stray Ships.

SPANS Stray Ships.
NEW YORK. April 25.-Five fleet ships
probably will move out of New York har-
Dor tomorrow ready for service in the war
The auxiliary cruiser Yankee, formerly the
Morgan line steamship FL Monte, is ready
to sail, manned by the New York naval re-
serves and in command of Lieutenant Com
mander Willard S. Brownson. She may be
used as d scout to patrol the Atlantic coast
and keep sharp lookout for Spanish war
ships. The cruisers San Francisco and New
Orleans are reported as being ready to leave
tomorrow, and they will go to Hampton
Roads to join the flying squadron Under
Commander Caspar Goodrich the American
liner st. Louis will steam out and the Har-
ward, formerly the New York, will go at the
same time in charge of Capt. A. S. Barker.
The destination and duties of these two
swift vessels are unknown.
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One Paper Cor America.

VIENNA, April A.-The Deutsche Zeitung.
the Pan-Germanic organ, contrary TO most
papers, supports the United States on the
grounds that After Berlin and Vienna,
New York ranks as the largest German
town in the world, and also because the
United States represent liberty as op-
posed to absolutism." The Fremdenblatt
says the torpedo mandatory at Fiume de-
clined to supply Spain because it had a
pressing order for Japan
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car Condoles with Spain.

LONDON, April 25.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Daily Telegraph tele-
graphing Saturday. says: emperor Men
olas to-day granted an audience 10 the
Spanish ambassador, Duke De Ianames'
and discussed with him the Cuban question
at great length. conference OF the am
bassadors of the powers on the SUBJECT 0.
1,,,ra has been held at the Foreign Office,
o,,d wall-informed persons declare that
Russia will support Spain"
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Excursions to ChiclSamauga.

CINCINNATI, April "a. = The railways
have been doing a larger excursion rate
business the past few days by offering half
rates to Camp Thomas in Chickamauga
Park, near Chattanooga This business last
night and to-day was enormous. The Queen
& Crescent route broke it's record to-day
on passenger traffic south. The entire Ohio
National Guard expects to rendezvous at
Chickamauga Park this week.
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The PONG with snnin.

LONDON, April 25.-The Rome CORE
spondent of the Standard says: THE Queen
Regent asked the blessing of the Pope upon
Spanish arms. His Holiness replied that he
sent 1t from his heart and hoped TO see a
vindication of SPANS rights. which had
been trampled upon
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No TIE Deums for victories.

/ LONDON, April 25.-The Rome corre-
spondent Of the Daily Mail says: Cardinal
Rampolla, the papal secretary of state, de-
clares that the Vatican will observe the
strictest neutrality The Pope desires
prayers only for a speedy conclusion OF
peace. He considers the singing of re
Deums for victories an utterly homogeneous
proceeding
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cept as a last resort, but is ready to fight
when the word is given.
Hero-One who wants war at any price,
so that other folks may fight.
Poitroon-One who prefers peace and pros
perity TO blood and corruption.
Sneaking Polecat-One who is not always
ready to admit that If we fight and win this
credit will all be due to this paper.
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zeyne ship yards, started yesterday for Bar
celona under sealed orders. Her repairs not
being completed, she was towed by the
Spanish steamer Cabonoa from Marseilles,
starting in the darkness in order to escape
ion
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Perturbed sweet Girl Graduates.


Dear me!' exclaimed the girl with pen.
sive brown eyes and ink on her fingers, X
wish | had entered school year sooner"
What is the matter. dear?"
Things are in such unsettled state
that 1 scarcely know what advice to give
my country in my graduation essay"
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Ordered Not to Sail.

COLON, Colombia, April 24-The Ameri-
can steamer Finance, which left New York
April IL, and the American schooner Robert
Ruff, from Pascacola, are the only Amer
lean vessels now at this port. The captain
of the Finance has received instructions not
to sail
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PennsvIvania Troops.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April 24.-Gov Hast
ings and Adjutant General Stewart have
everything in readiness to mobilize the Ma
tionaI Guard of Pennsylvania at Mount
Gretna the instant they receive President
McKinleys call for volunteers. Gov. Hast
ings remained at the executive mansion all
day and up to a late hour tonight had re-
ceived no word from the War Department
concerning Pennsylvania quota of volun-
teers
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The Xyasn win Join schIey.

NEW YORK, April 24.-The cruiser San
Francisco was foated out of the dry dock
in the Brooklyn navy ward to-day. Just
at dusk the lines Of converted Wasp,
formerly the yacht Col; |, were cast off,
and she left the yarL presumably for
Hampton Roads to Join Commodore
Schlev'S fleet.
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cermany WIN Not Meddle.

LONDON, April 25.-The Berlin corre-
spondent of the Standard says; Germany
win take no steps prejudicial to the United
states, nor probably join in any interview
ton on SPANS behalf. 1t is evident, there
fore. that the meeting yesterday Saturday
At Dresden between Emperor William and
Tsynneror Francis Joseph signally failed to
bring Germany into line with Austria.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-25

LONDON, April 24.-There was a mass
meeting Oh Trafalgar Square this afternoon
to protest against the Spanish barbarities
in Cuba and the Philippine islands. About
500 Socialists and labor men were present
Tom Mann, Louise Michel and Lathrope
Tithington, an American, who was greeted
with cries of good old Yankees. made
speeches. Resolutions faVoring Cuba were
adopted amid cheers.
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Excitement in RorceIono.

BARCELONA, April 24.-The most in
tense excitement prevails. Thousands of
people are parading the streets and dem
orstrating in front of the French and Mex
lean consulates.
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Belgian Prince Called Home.

BRUSSELS, April 24.-The Count of Elan
ders has telegraphed his son, Prince Albert
OF Belgium (heir presumptive to the Belgian
tnrone). now travelling in the United States,
to return to Belgium Immediately.
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Cleveland Leader.

Taken from the Office dictionary Of yell
low parer.)
Patriot--One who hates the President OF
the United States.
American--0ne who is for Organism
though the heavens fall
Coward One who is opposed to war. ex-
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SANTA CRUZ. Cal. April A.--The pow
der works here shipped East Tonight 100000
pounds OF brown powder. The consignment
will be rushed through, the run to Chi
cago being made in ninety-three hours.
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Two of Them.
Baltimore American.

Chauncey M. Depew is director in fifty
eight different companies, and. according
to the returns. he is the champion in that
line in this country. He ought to annex the
motto Of Maine Dirigo''-.I direct" That
Is. OF course, IL Speaker Reed has not APP
propriated s.
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GreeI.a Wand to Ffght Spnin.

ATHENS. April 24.-Many Greeks are
themselves at the United States
consulate here seeking enlistment in The
United states for the war against Spain.
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Regulars Going south.

ATLANTA, Ca. April A.-The Seventh
Battery of Light Artillery has been ordered
from Fort McHenry to Fort st. Philip, near
New Orleans.
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stated that New York States first quota
Of volunteers, some 11O00 men. will come
entirely from the National Guard
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nANGER mo- THE ARMY.

Troops Not to BE Sent to Cuba UntiI
Able to Endure Climate.
WASHINGTON. April 24.-Secretary
sherman said to-day that It was his ex-
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ToULoN. France, April 24.-The old Span
lsh ssoncIad Numancla, which has been
under fepsirs for months past at the Ia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-25
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