Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1898-04-29

as pirates. Sagasta describes seisure of
Beuna Ventura as an act Of piracy. The
Queen has reiterated her confidence in
the Sagasts Ministry.
KEY WEST, April 24.-A Spanish
freighter was captured about IS miles
from Havana yesterday BY the New
York. She was sent to Key West. The
torpedo boat Ericsson captured q fishing
boat under the guns of Moro Castle.
The Spanish coaster Matilda, loaded
with rum, was captured by the torpedo
boat Peters.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 24.-Our
feet has established peaceful blockade
OF Havana. No bombardment yet. A
ill increasing strength of regular army
to 81 900 men passed the house. The
war revenue bill was introduced in the
House yesterday, to raise probably
500, ooo, 600.
GRANGEvILLE, Idaho, April A.
Capt. J. w. Murphy has received orders
order to fill up Co. &C." Idaho National
Guard to its full strength.
KEY WEST, April 24-Gunboat Hele-
ma just brought in another steamer.
Fighting reported in Havana harbor,
but no particulars. Government has
issued orders to recupture the Paris.
GRANcEvILLE, April 2s.-Capt. J. W.
Murphy OF Company. C. I. N. G., has
received the following di spatch from
headquarters:
Boise, Idaho, April rs Company "a"
CfC e 49,
and Company &c" Of Grangeville, con-
sisting of the first Batillion OF the State
Of Idaho, have orders to muster at Lew.
iston. Each company will be allowed
IS men on the first call. Advice to
move to Lewiston will be furnished later.
Probably tonight.
Hold IS men to move for Lewiston on
short notice.--D. w. FICcINs, Adj't.
General.
On BOARD NEW YORK OFF HAVANA,
April 2S.-Last night Moro Castle Cred
10 shots at this ship. Early this morn.
ing they opened fire again without effect
Not shot was returned. The torpedo
boat Porter is doing great work. If she
continues, her crew will have lots oil
prize money.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April $3.50
far the United States has captured nine
Spanish vessels. No news of any
American vessels being captured by
Spaniards.
The United States has cut the cables
from Havana ten miles out, and it is
now on board the Mangrove. This cuts
Gen'l Blanco off from Spain.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April asa
resolution formally declaring war will
be introduced in Congress today. Spain
has made formal reply to ultimatu III,
which is virtual declaration of war.
The war department is making arrange
ments to transport troops. The Insur-
gents will be given arms and ammuni-
ton, and as soon as possible will be
rendered fit to cooperate with our feet
They will be expected to do the fighting
while we are getting volunteers ready.
MADRID, April 25.-The government
will resort to privateers when considered
declaration that war exists
HAVANA, April 24.-Orders declining
amnesty have been posted several days.
Troops are being concentrated in sea
coast towns, and all interior towns have
been ordered to be burned. The Island
will be devastated before the Americans
arrive.
SPOKANE, April 25.-Lieut. Foley,
military instructor at state university at
Seattle, will probably be appointed Col
Ist Reg of Washington State volunteers
WASHINGTON, d. c., April 25.-War
department will notify state department
of quota Of troops they are expected to
assemble.
Senate foreign relation committee will
report declarations ofwar this afternoon.
John Sherman's resignation to take eff
feet today. Judge Day has accepted po-
sition as his successor.
Acting chairman ask unanimous con-
sent in House for consideration of war
bill. 1t took the House hour and al
minutes to pass the Declaration of War.
1t is positively settled. The president
does not contemplate call for additional
volunteers.
The flying squadron is still at Hamp-
ton roads except the Minneapolis and
Columbia, which are at sea on a secret
mission. Every day is adding new ves-
sells to our auxiliary Aeet. The Oregon
is expected at Rio Janeiro in few days.
National airs are played by the bands on
the blockading fleets to tease the Span
iards at Moro Castle. The Senate has
agreed to vote war bill, A great effort
will be made this week to secure the an
nexation of Hawai-. Rumored under
standing between the United States and
Japan whereby the latter will be given
control Of the PHILIPPINE Islands, in re.
turn for assistance during the war. The
government is preparing to land in Cuba
80, 900 stands Of Springfield rifles and
ammunition for the Insurgents. They
will not be delivered to anyone but
Gomez
SPOKANE, April 25.-The Northern
Pacific, through the Chronicle, offers all
employees who enlist a guarantee of
their position on their return from SER
vice.
Continued on fourth page
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ing up the constitution and assisting ma
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