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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-07
INSPECTORS OF DEFENSFS

Charleston. 8. C., April General 4.
W Greeley. chief signal officer u the
army. arrived here late last night. He
is perfectlnE The signal service along ths
coast and Inspecting the stations 20 be
operated by naval reserves.
Atlanta Ca. April 6.-Lieutsnart sam
uel REFER. chief signal officer of the de-
partment ~ the gulf. reached Atlanta
after having Inspected the various forti-
fcsttous IN :hs division He is arranging
70 connect the different forts ~ wire.
William u. Graham. commander ~ the
department; ~ the guif arrived a. A.
lsata a. noon today. having completed his
tour q Inspection. After lunch r. vas
driven % FOR, &cPherFon .acroupanl I'd
by Ad5utaot General Hal ard tie mem
be-E u the generals N.aF.
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the first time take a serious view of the
situation. They devote practically their
whole space TO the crisis with scare
heads. long articles. pictures. etc, and
discuss it from every point OF view.
The HeraIdo independently says that the
idea OF war with a rich and powerful ma
ton has become the familiar talk of the
street and fireside. adding that even
mothers and wives are resigned TO it,
considering it necessary for the honor OF
the country"
Continuing, the Heraldo rejoices at the
fact that public sentiment does not slack;
that rich and poor are uniting TO con-
tribute TO the war funds" and expresses
the belief that public opinion abroad is
growing in SPANS favor" agreeing with
the view attributed here to Commissioner
klopsch of the United States Cuban relief
commission, that the success of the in
surrection viii mean negro victory in
Cuba"
The Heraldo then chronicles the grow
ing ties of national patriotism in behalf
of the nations honor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-07
QUEEN REGENT lakes CHARGE

Ma8rid, April 6, via Bayonne. France
The developments in the situation today
are confined TO the important part the
queen regent is taking in the crisis. She
has practically taken matters out Of the
hands of her ministers, and is dealing
direct with the United States minister,
Geneal Woodford. through the German
and Austrian ambassadors, and is work
ing earnestly for peace.
1t is known beyond doubt that Spain
Is now preparing to give all America. has
asked for, although the form of this con-
cession must be gilded to suit Spanish pal
ates and must take into consideration
the political difficulties which confront
Spain.
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IMPATIENCE TO ANGER"

Madrid. April 6.-The impartial Qnde-
pendenD commenting today upon the po-
litical situation says:
President Mckinley thought TO fright
en- Spain with warlike preparations, max
ing the same error as Napoleon, Judging
the Peninsula by its ruler, and, thus judg-
ing he opened the 1oodgates of Ameri-
can patriotism now threatening TO over
whelm him
Continuing. the Impartial says the
American plan at the outbreak of hostil-
tiles is TO simultaneously attack Cuba,
Porto Rico and the Philippine islands"
adding: Havana will be blockaded by
day and bombarded by night"
Thereupon the impartial urges the gov
eminent to take prompt action and so
dispose the Spanish forces so as to coun-
teract the enemy's scheme"
The Liberal regrets the propagation
from certain sources of optimistic views
invariably in pessimistic reaction" add
ing:
The popular feeling is beginning to
pass from impatrience 10 anger. Since
mediation was announced the obscurity
has increased, no one knowing absolutely
who was the petitioner for papal inter
vention. Aggravating the existing confu-
sion came a letter yesterday evening, say
ing the pope would officially invite the
queen to solemnize Holy Week by grant
ing the insurgents a truce, thus facilitat-
ing the pacifcation of Cuba"
In conclusion the Liberal expresses fear
that Spanish dignity suffers from I'M
derhand maneuvers," asserts that no
truces are wanted. and claims that 1.-The
time has come for resolute action"
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WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS

Washington. April Notwithstanding
practically all the interests OF the day
/ centered in the presidents message and
the events at the capitol, there was ap-
parently the usual activity in the state.
war and navy departments today. The
activity, however, was confined to the
bureau officials, so far as ne navy and
war departments were concerned, as both
Secretary Long and Secretary Alger left
their Offices early, the former going to the
White House. Secretary Alger also went
10 the executive mansion for a short time,
intending afterwards TO so 10 the capitol
20 witness the proceedings in the house.
There were few senators or members
around the departments during the morn
ing, most of them going 70 the Capitol
early 70 attend the various conferences
under way and TO discuss the situation
preliminary 10 the receipt of the message.
a large delegation OF Massachusetts
school teachers aoe in Washington on a
brief visit and were at the state, war
and navy department building This morn
ing. The greatest object Of interest 20
them appeared 70 be the model Of the
battleShip Maine. which sctu stands in the
y
Long.
Up 70 noon the department had rot
heard anything from Captain Sampson
concerning the mishap 70 the cruiser Ctr-
cluuati. which had run into the mud IN
Key IVES, harbor. No alarm was feit
over the accudent, as the vessel could
readily - pulled OF again and. as 5l4
naval officer remarked. ''.t viii probably
clear her Of some Of the 5arnacles which
have grown on her bottom.
The navy department has about ex-
haosted ;he3- field Offered by the Euro
peAn snip Yards for the purchase q SHIPS
for the Jni ted States navy The officials
are SIN keeping a wa,cHtuI eve fo- me
acquisition Of any vessels taas possibly
may be obtained abroad bar -hev G. 20:
believe that Z war occurs soon any can -
obtained. I: has been TIE aim OF che de-
partIneat primarily 70 secure ships tlat
were finished os IN s--c1 q stage OK c1Ir.e-
t5oa ;aat they could - transferred 20 ira
United States comp. ete-y before h7s...,-
les commenced II .a-ay cases 01e-e
ships were IL process oe Construction. the
department has obtained refl=a-s OF the-a
waich VIII preclude taal- acquisition by
spain should Il bs oor;eznpla;e5 BY tAas
nation
There are a number @ vessels -o~
building on w1lcH seye-a. months Is nee .
eesary l-s.o-e cbey are completed. bu- -
g5vcraae1; Is lot 1z1.oGS regarding .
:hase Included n tE.s cas- are ,1s
,a-ee torpedo boats re ar-o-e5 cruiser .
Giuseppe G4rtb2-3s ard ne Varez. which 4
q Rome dispatch reports as having been /
sold The t5-ps1o boats. - : stated, azFe i
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FORGOT ABOUT ELECTION

Is Crosse. WIS., AgrG e-La Crosse.
tho se'1a cl.y ~ 'te STATE played =
funny Joke oa herself ard a. sessit 81
So Nil nor participate la Che e.ec. on q
Charles Y. Harde4 -a "a place aa ts~ So
prone beara. save tre faf.asal siectiSa
there was n1 ofser Candidate 90 vote Tor
nor isTle 90 se-t.e ans s-tb trs SPANISH
scare. the exc .err+-t ~ rs.s.-E req ra-8ia
60 go 20 f-fa. ard D- Tsra-ls aeospt-
anoo re- Pro Srla.sa s1tfaFF ,Ha- age.
g. wa ts-ls.rs1 s-s- sar s.-.ta ~ -
rad 20, been erected. &. ~ .ea -. %
undertake .ae work Ta- CIV 49, s4vs
s5g3. 3 5s ~ .ts fsrg~-fs -ers
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AMONG THE MILITlAMEN

Washington. April 6-The strong
patriotic sentiment which prevails among
the miliriamen OF the various states Is
finding vent in a number Of communica-
tons which have been received at the
war department regarding their status ia
the event OF hostilities. They are OF such
a character as 20 leave no doubt In the
minds OF the officials that this strong or
ganized reserve army. which amounts 20
over 1O) 90 men. Will be found ready at
any call that may be made upon them for
assistance in time OF need. At the same
time there scenes TO be some fear among
the members OF a number OF these organ
izations that the operation OF the Hull
army reorganization bill. which has the
approval OF the administration and Is now
before congress, will operate TO their ad~
vantage should its provisions be made
effective. This bill Contemplates the eN-
pansion during time of war Of the regu-
lar army from its normal strength OF less
than $1,000 men, TO 10000 The idea seems
to prevail in the minds Of the milluamen
that il the regular army Is increased as
provided for in the bin It precludes their
participation in the war. as the number
OF soldiers provided will be all that the
government requires. Colonel Ralston. OF
the Third regiment OF Pennsylvania state
militia, was at the war department today
in connection with various matters that
have come UP incident TO the present
emergency.
The allotments made by the president
out of the emergency for the war depart
ment up TO this time amount 10 about
$1,000 Oo. most OF which has gone 10 the
engineers Office and the fortified tions
bureau. Both Of these bureaus combined
are working hurriedly IN putting the sea-
coast fortihcations in a formidable state
OF defense. The sum of $50, 600 was given
to the quartermaster's bureau to be ex-
pended II necessary IN the movement OF
troops. subsistence. camp eluipaee. etc.
The subsistence bureau, which provides
for the feeding Of the army. is prepared
promptly to give orders for all supplies
that may be needed at any point. The
ordinance bureau has on hand a large
stock OF the Krag-Jorgensen rife. now
used by the army but the officials decline
10 say whether II Is sufficient 10 arm
the militia. The arms owned by the lat
ter are in many respects very inferior and
in many instances are said 10 be such as
have been discarded BY every nation IN
der the sun II hostilites come. there
fore. and the militia Is called into ser
vice. there will be a big demand on the
ordnance department Tor the supply Of
arms now In use by the regular army.
Columbus. Ohio. April 6.-rhe senate has I
passed the Riley bill appropriating El.o0o- I
300 to put the Ohio National Guard on a
war footing. There was not a dissenting Z
vote.
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POSTAL CLERKS STATUS

Washington. April 6.-The war feeling
vice BY the receipt by the department %
numerous letters from postal employees
who ask FOR information As 20 their status
IN case they 20 % che front Many clerks.
a number OF them mem bers o. state nlii-
TIA. van. 20 know whether ,hcy can leave
their present occupations and enter into
active service with che army and u they
do 50 whether their pas vii continue or.
Il not. wheSher when hos,iliucs have
ceased they Will bo reinsiased. Pending
a declaration OF war the department does
not feel justified in passing upon tn.s qucs-
don, but should hostHiues actually occur.
the law upon me subject vii be examined
and q rullns niaae.
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dicated horse power. She is 22S feet long.
has 81 feet S inches beam. and draws q
feet OF water. The cruiser has q belt OF
six inches Of Harveyized steel, has SIX
inches Of the same metal over her gun
positions and her armored belt is one and
half inches thick. The armament OF
the Garibaldi consists OF two ten-inch
guns. ten 6-inch rapid-fring guns. six A.
inch guns, ten 202-inch guns. ten L04-
inch guns and TWO Maxim guns. She has
four torpedo tubes, her speed is estimated
at 20 knots. she carries 100 tons Of coal
and her crew numbers 40 men.
New York. April IA dispatch from
Rome says that the Italian government
has sold three first class torpedo boats 20
the United States and denies that Spain
has been able 10 obtain the Italian war
ship GaribaldL
Trenton. y. J.. April 6--The steam
yacht Norwood. owned by Norman L.
Munro and said to be one OF the fastest
in the world. sailed today for Charleston.
:. c. where Il is said she Will be used BY
the United States government as dis
patch boat. The proprietor Of the ship
yard here q which the Norwood coaled
says that the information here received
from the captain was that the yacht was
being taken to Charleston with the idea
Of selling 70 the government.
Washington. April s-A telegram receiv-
ed at the navy department today from
the naval attache at London announces
that the Spanish officials have contracted
with Vickers Sons. Maxim and other Eu-
ropean manufacturers for the prompt de-
livery OF 200 go stands Of small arms and
the necessary ammunition.
London. April 1.-THE Pail Ma II Gazette
this afternoon says that it understands
that the authorities at Washington have
cabIed urgent instructions to their rep
on this side OF the Atlantic
to purchase additional men-of-war in Eu-
rope.
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lions are going on rapidly here for TIE
reception OF the government troops AZ
Chickamauga PARK A number OF new
wells are being sunk and Il necessary a
pipe line 10 Crawdsh Spring can IN thirty
six hours supply millions OF gallons %
water by gravity 70 any poiat OF thc park
The statement sent out from Atlanta
that there is an Inadequate supply %
water IS without foundation. and ridi-
culOus, in view Of the fact that Chicka-
mauga river runs through the reserva-
ton. AL the availasis reEiments OF IN
lantvy n the army are expected % be IN
camp here BY the early part Of The week.
Columbus. Ohio. April s-The Seven
teenth United States infantry Is ready %
move In ten minutes n an order comes.
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NAVAL PREPARATIONS

Washington. April 1.-TWO of the SHIPS
purchased by the navy department from
the Morgan line of steamers will be sent
to the New York navy yard and two OF
them to theNorfolk navy yard. AT the
navy yard such changes as are necessary
10 convert them into cruisers viii be
made and the armament. which will con-
sist mainly of five-inch guns. will be in
stalled. In two or three weeks the off,
Gals believe the ships can be prepared
for active service. While the officials de-
cline to state the exact price paid for
these vessels. it is said that Sj00,00A apiece
would be a fair remuneration for them
The bureau Of steam engineering IS act
lively engaged in the work of preparing
for the installation OF the new boilers
that are to be PUT into the old monitors
that Secretary Long decided several
weeks ago TO put into commission for use
in the navy. Through the extraordinary
efforts adopted by the bureau the officials
expect they viii he able to install these
boilers in about thirty days-a task that
under ordinary circumstances would re-
Quire six months work.
Albany, y. Y, April 6-The following
telegram was sent TO Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Roosevelt today:
Governor Black requests me TO ask
that you assign two Of the new coast
wise steamers to the naval militia Of this
state They will promptly man them for
the defense Of New York harbor, Long
Island Sound and other points designa-
ted by your department.
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SENATOR ALIEN VOLUNTEERS

washington. April s-senator Alien ~
Nebraska. sent the following dispatch to-
day:
Honorable silas A. Holcomb. Lincoln.
Neb.: Tender all state troops without de-
lay. In the event Of war with Spain. 7
desire through you 70 place my services
az the disposal % the state 20 serve the
country In such capacity as you may
assign me In defense ~ the national hon
or and for Cuban liberty.
Signed. WILLIAM Y. ALLEN"
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RuYING MULES 90 SPAIN

Atlanta. Ca. Asrst s-Ers aE~sf = -
ssaas- r~r.~--e-t uso tsz o~1a bsy-
.-z r-isa ae-e has asEgf4 20 81 49,
G-Eee.a ~ srf.-a f7 =4sa t-eu ftfe.lTn-
Ifs fas .ra.-s 5aa 20 s@t 80 msfs .
S~F g-sars EeF8-e eascrzay.
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GuNMAKERS IAln DEE

Springfield. Mass. April e-Thrce hun
dred men employed ST she United States
armory here were discharged this after
noon on orders from Washington. These
men were employed on the old Springfield
rifles
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&c. WHITNEY TILLINGHAsT.


San Francisco. April 6.-LIeutenant John
3. Milton, VINO has been in charge OF the
naval observatory at Mare Island for the
past year. went east last night and will
report at once at the Brooklyn navy yard
for duty. His summons was a complete
surprise 70 himself and colleagues. He is
considered one Of the best officers in the
service and since his appointment as a
midshipman in 1856 has had nearly nine
teen years of active duty
Philadelphia, April G.-The services Of
the Philadelphia electrical division. com
posed Of practical electricians organized
to serve the government II needed. were
today accepted by Major Raymond. Z. s
A. and they are on waiting orders to as
siSt in laying submarine mines in Della
ware bay. and other electrical work IN
connection with the defense Of the CITY.
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PAPERS SCARED UP

Madrid April 5.-tDelayed IN transmits
siong-TEe evening papers Of toniga; for
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-18
THE ELECTION RIOTS IN
NORTH CAROLINA.

The terrible news Of the murdsrous
lynchers and lawless white friends in
killing 10 many innocent human be-
ing recently done in tho Carolinas is
to terrible to horrible to be thought of
by civilized people. Those acts should
be condemn by the civilized world the
wrath Ct the christian people hould
brand those white brutes az Williams.
Think of the massacre.
The massacre of the defenceless
colored people by the brutes calling
themselves white men at Wilmington,
NcTth Carolina, should be regarded by
every honest American 40 one of the
worst outrageous crimes that was ever
pSFpotrated ID = civilized country; and
il this government means 70 enforce i'a I
constitution it should say to those
brutes who are numbering innocent
men, for no other reason than purely
political purpose, that they must stop.
II it takes standing army in the South
to protect Its citizens, It will send an
army down there. This Government
should take the Same steps TO protect
United States custom collector, Tslbert
of customs at Charleston or Of the col.
ored men that have been killed, as il
would its citizens on foreign shores
Will this government say that 1t ID
powerless to protect ono of its officers
in the exercise of his duties? Mr.. Tai.
bert was shot and severely wounded
and had to take refuge in the penitsnt'
iary TO prevent these murderers from
killing him.
This is the way that the Tillmanites
intend for them and their party to con
troll this country and make it a solid
South.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-18
THE WHITES KILL
Colored Citizens
The Colored Daily News,
paper Destroyed by
White Democratic
BruteS.
Conflict Betaceen the Negroes and
Whites Results ve,y Dest,uct-
ice to Innocent Col0red
People.

Wilmington, n. c., Nov lo-The Ne
groes not having complied with the de-
mands of the business men by 7:3o in
the morning, "the time hxed,' COL
umn of 600 armed men (white) as
sembled at the corner of Market and
Fifth streets and at $3.50 o'clock march
ed to the Office of the Daily Record, the
Negro newspaper, and destroyed all
the ma! srial found ia the building
The building took fire, but some assert
shat this was accidental. Those in
command of the white men say they
had no intention of firing the building
As soon as it was discovered that the
building was on fire, the leaders sent
for fire engines and the flames were
confined to tbs Record building. On
the south, only 20 feet distant, is ST.
Luke's. one of the largest Negro
churches in the city, and on the north,
within IL feet, frame building, occu-
pied by Negroes. The Record building
is wreck, being almost totally burn
ed. Excitement is intense, and it is
feared the Negroes will attempt to re-
taliate. The streets are now full OF
armed whites, and at least 1000 men
will be on guard. The column that
moved to the Record office was com
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-18

full constitutional power in protecting
the colored voters of North Carolina
at the polls, signed committee; then
the committee reported the following
resolution which was adopted and sent
to the President: st. Paul A. NJ. L,
church. We the members of the Mems
meeting in regular session assembled.
Believing as we do in peace, harmony
and good government and representing
as we are the advancement OF the
Christian religion and the elevation OF
humanity. We invoke the blessings
of God and the gracious favors Of your
Majesty by virtue Of chief executive OF
this nation to assist in the further pro-
motion of those ideas. Believing that
the constitution OF the United States
contemplated government for all the
people and knowing that the funda-
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A New Book.

Progress of Race or 1.-The Re-
markabe Advancement of the Ameri-
can Negro written by II. F. kletzing,
A. NJ. and w. II. Crogman, A. NJ, Pro-
lessor of Clark University, Atlanta, da.,
with Introduction by Booker L. Wash
ington, is just out and put in the hands
Oh our worthy citizen, MIR. J. T. Blag-
burn $40 School street. 1t is very
interesting and useful. and should go
into the homes of every family. Price
1925, Morocco binding, and $3.50 for
common binding. For further perticu'
iors write or send in your orders by
MALT will only cost Is cents extra
for postage prepaid.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-18
PASSING or POPULISN.

The closing of the campaign O
1909 which resulted in such an over,
whelming victory for sound money
and republicanism especially in the
west announce the passing from
American politics popularism with
their free silver theory at l6 to I,
their ficticious fancies and padded
figures must crumble before the ex-
perience of facts and tho light of
reason when the lamp of truth is
turned on them. The friends of
Free Silver had hoped to struggle
along and keep the money question
before the people SO as to make at
least one more national struggle for
it in 1900; but the fgures-of the re-
cent election has faded such hopes
away. This is wildly demonstrated
IN Iowa where the money question
was the main issue and the sound
money carried by over 60, 900 ma
jority running within two percent
of McKinley's majority, also the
same results was accomplished III
Kansas, Nebraska and the Dakotas.
Popularism like all other new par
ties spring up and has its days and
followers as did the Gresnback,
Union Labor, prohibition and other
parties then dios and crumble into
nothingness of course the passing
of it will not necessarily mean only
the two great old parties there will
be new parties and probably new
issues arise.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-18

Governor Leslie NJ. Shaw has ap-
pointed John l.. Thompson as one OF
the Associate Delegate to the Farmers
National Congress which meets in Ft
Worth Texas Dec. 9th. 1t 10 the 18th.
Annual meeting and the programme is
made mp of good material no doubt
will be productive Of much good
such men will speak as Ex-Governor
w. D Hoard of Wis. Hon. VIM. Free
man of Maine, Hon. James Wilson, Sec
rotary Of Agricultural and Prof. Book
er L. Washington of Ala.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-11-18

mental principal Of our government IS
to guarantee to every mans lie I'D
erty and the pursuit OF happiness,
thereby giving to every man his civil
and political rights as is specified IN
the lSth., l4th and 18th. Admend'
ments of the Constitution (also Section
800 Of the Revised Statutes) W
therefore ask and earnestly urged your
Honorable Majesty to ask our law
makers in your message to congress
to make or modefy our general cleo
ton laws so that every citizens can go
to the polls unmolested and deposit his
ballots and have it counted without
being sho. down or intimldated. Our
nation can not continue long with
such horrible political butchery and
shocking spectacle Of lawlessnes and
bloodshed as recently witness in the