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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01
PRESIDENT is so NOTIFIED.
1t Spain Wants Further Time il win Make
Matters Worse.
CONGRESS is QUITE READY TO ACT.
Neither the Administration nor Spa,u VIII
he Allowed More than to Monday
to Settle the Business.

Washington, April 1.-Senators and
members of Congress who saw the
President today told him that 1t was
not possible for Congress to delay the
Cuban question beyond Monday; that
II Spain had asked for further time, II
would Serve only to increase the I'M
easiness in Congress.
1t was their opinion that neither
Spain nor the administration would be
granted further time.
GOES OVER TILL MONDAY.
The Senate has adjourned until Mon
day. so the Presidents message Will
not go in till then.
SPAIN is TO FIGHT.
Madrid. April 1.-The most import
ant comment on the situation this af-
ternoon is that the ministerial journal,
FL Liberal, whlhc may he looked upon
as Undoubtedly rejecting the position
OF the Spanish government. The paper
says.
I'VE have done all we can to remove
preteSt for rupture. II President
Mckinley refuses our concessions we
with quiet conscience will await any
trials which may come and defend our
honor and our rights. The entire ma
tion supports the government.
NO one asks whether the money Ia to
go for warships. 1t sufiices to know
that 1t will he employed to resist any
foreign pressure. Spain must no lon-
ger live under the continual menace
and unrest of the past three years.
There must be no more debating or
haggling. Intervention Is defacto even
now. We desire and appeal for peace.
but the limit OF our long suffering is
at an end. We will not be the ag-
gressors but we will defend our rights
with our traditional tenacity and
bravery"
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SHE PLEADS FOR MEDIATION.
GREAT BRITAIN WILL RECOGNIZE CUBA.
Probably win Acknowledge the Indepen-
dence of the Island ms Quickly Rs
Does the Omitted States.

London, April 1.-The queen regent
of Spain has sent an autograph letter
to the queen OF England. the New
York World correspondent learns from
high source, imploring help. Queen
Maria Christina begs Queen Victoria
TO use her influence to prevail upon
the British government to support
france in an attempt to
secure European mediation.
This extraordinary step has been
taken by the queen regent because of
the cold reception accorded by the
British government to the representa-
tions OF the Spanish ambassador re-
specting mediation.
The Worlds informant added.
Queen Victoria simply forwarded a
copy of the queen regents letter to
Lord Salisbury, whose policy will not in
any way be affected by it. England
Will tolerate no policy of bolstering up
Spanish rule in Cuba
The opinion prevails that the gov
eminent will be pressed from the lib
eral benches OF the House of Commons
TO recognize the independence of Cuba
as soon as the United States does SO.
SPAIN REJECTS U. S. OFFERS.
The Daily Mails second edition says
that at the conference in Madrid.
Senior Sagasta, the premier, read to
Minister woodford spain's reply. The
We're rejected. the feeling being that
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01
CUBAN noNDs LOOKING ur.
financiers are Now showing an Eagcrnsss
to Get Hold of Them.

New York. April 1.-The Press says:
Cuban bonds are looking up. They
are now quoted as high as 60 on the
Maritime exchange, and 1t is said at
the junta that General Palma is in
receipt Of frequent propositions from
persons who are willing to take blocks
of the bonds, at options. to be paid for
at par as soon as Cuba will be free.
There have been issued In all $4,000. 900
of bonds of the Cuban republic, which
are made payable ten years after the
evacuation of Cuba by Spanish forces
Five hundred thousand dollars worth
of these have been sold, realizing about
s250.00O, and the members of the junta
feel proud OF the fart that while bonds
of the confederate states of America
We're sold for ten, no Cuban bonds have
ever been disposed of below forty.
Many stories have been printed alleg-
ing that congressman have accepted
blocks of Cuban bonds in return for
services given or to be given. Concern
ing these reports. Leon Benoit, counsel
of the junta, said while few persons
have ever given any credence to them,
he wanted to say that as soon as Cuba
shall be free. a complete list OF all the
holders of Cuban bonds win be pub
lished and 1t will be easy then to see
that no congressman are interested.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01
SENATE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Discussing the Purchase of West India
Islands.

Washington, April 1.-The Senate
went into executive session on motion
OF Senator Lodge. member of the COM
mittee on foreign relations. Senator
Lodge was not with the committee dur
ting the last half hour OF its session.
The purpose of the secret session Il
the consideration OF the resolution re-
ported yesterday from the COMMITTEES
on foreign relations for the acquisition
of the Danish West India islands. The
reason for considering the matter be-
relations with Spain will necessarily
be discussed and that information
might be divulged that would be of
advantage to that country. The ses-
sion Is not strictly an executive ses-
sion, but is a secret executive session.
Senator Lodge opened the proceedings
in the secret session with a general
statement concerning the advantage OF
controlling the Danish islands. He ar
gued that this country should own
them. because OF contiguity to our
shores, and for strategic purposes. go
ing over much of the ground covered
in his report of yesterday.
1t was contended that in case of
war with Spain, Porto Rico could be
taken more easily than the Danish
islands could be defended All the
senators who spoke. including member,
of the committees on foreign relations.
looked on war as inevitable, basing ali
their arguments for and against ac-
QUESTION upon this theory.
Senator Morgan favored the resolu-
ton, and in doing so dwelt more or
less upon the outlook for war. He de-
tailed the destruction OF the Maine. ex.
pressing the opinion that II was due
to Spanish treachery.
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VANDERBILT WILL GIVE a wARsHIp


New York April William X.
Vanderbilt. 1t Is reported, has decided,
In the event OF war with Spain, to
present TO the United States govern
ment d warship to cost s5.00000O
This interesting information came
from a most reliable source with the
explanation that Mr.. Vanderbilt, i'm
pressed with the justice of the nations
attitude In the present crisis, believed
this to be the most direct and prac~
teal manner in which he could DO OF
service TO his country.
His grandfather. Commodore Corne-
Illus Vanderbilt. during the civil war.
presented 10 the Federal government
the large steamship Vanderbilt. valued
at Si,00O00Q.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01

Utah Congressman's Point of Ordel
Against tho Naval BiIi Not Good,

Washington, d. c.. April l.
Long before the House convened.
every inch of available space In the
galleries was taken. and hundreds be-
seged the doors. unable to gain ad-
mission.
MIR. Boutelle, chairman OF the naval
committed. desired 10 go ahead with
the naval appropriation bin, despite the
fact that under the rules this was
private bill day, He explained briefly
the urgent necessity OF getting the bill
through Mt once. A very significant in
cident occurred while at attemptwas be-
postpone private bill day until Tuesday.
The speaker himself seemed to hesi-
tate about asking the consent of the
House, whereupon Mr.. Cromwell (Rep
Ohio asked IL Tuesday was set apart
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01

Jacksonville. Fla, April DIR. ]. L.
Rolero. ex-city health officer, a well
known Cuban and a member OF the
junta here. fears that In case of war
the Spanish volunteers in Havana will
rise and murder the reconcentrados
there.
II know them WE'LL" said the doctor.
"They think that the poor reconcen.
trados are responsible for the strong
American feeling for Cuba and they
will vent their wrath upon them. I
fear. In case OF war. their officers could
not control them, even II they wanted
to. and the result would be fearful to
my mind.
II don't want war. as think that
the poor, innocent people in Cuba with
suffer first. II Spain insists, Of course,
the results will be upon her own head"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01
THE POPE IS URGING SPAIN.
Wants an Offer Of Armistice Made to the
Insurgents.


Madrid, April 1.-The latest phase of
the situation this afternoon is a report
that the pope is urging Spain to offer
an armistice. and also that his holiness
urges the insurgents to adopt it.
The note which was transmitted to
Washington, in addition to the propo-
sition in regard to an armistice and
the concentrates express regret lat the
accident to the Maine In Spanish wa
ters," and offers to arbitrate the mat
ter.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01
INSURGENTS WILL ACT.
In Case of War. VIII Send 10000 Men to
Attack Havana.

New York. April lit was said at
theCuban Junta today that the insur-
gents were prepared to give material
aid to the United States should war
with Spain be declared.
"lf the United States will send us
arms and ammunition" the attache
said, 1--WE could raise an army of 10000
men, march on Havana and rae the
city or starve the occupants into sub
mission"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01

London. April !. l p. m.-Spanish As
opened weak on the stock exchange ut
So and rapidly declined to 49,
The price then fuctuated widely
with the quotations reaching so. Later
there was reaction to 49A. The clos-
ing price was BON The closing price
yesterday was SO.
Paris. April spanish As opened
very weak on the bourse today at
80 lie against 52''. the closing price
yesterday. They closed at 81.
After the closing of the bourse the
price advanced to Sly.
Barcelona, April spanish Is are
quoted here at 1880 against 1880 yes
terday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01
SPANISH TORPEDO FLoTILLA.
II 1. Hound Direct for Cuba, Not Porto
Rico.

London, April IA steamer which
has arrived from Las Palmas. Canary
Islands, reports having met four Span
ish torpedo boats and three torpedo
boat destroyers, with an escort ship
on March %. few miles distant from
Las Palmas. They were going south
aud were understood to be bound for
Cuba.
The notllla was steamin~ slowly.
looked most imposing. but with no
bunting showing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01
FLYING SQUADRON.
1t Is Said to Have Orders to Intercept the
Spanish Torpedo FlotIiin.

Chicago. April la special to the
Chronicle from Washington says:
1t Is reported on good authority that
sealed orders have been sent to Com.
modore Schley at Hampton Roads. The
destination of the dying squadron"
is thought to be the vicinity Of Porto
Rico to intercept the Spanish torpedo
fleet that left the Canary Islands more
than q week ago.
NO ORDERS.
Washington, April lit was stated
on authority at the navy department
at $3.50 y. m. that no order had been
issued to the flying squadron to pre-
Captains Crowninshield, Barker ana
Glover of the strategy board at the
cabinet meeting had no connection
with the Spanish torpedo notilla. 1t
was added on the same high authority
that the question of the movement OF
the flying squadron We're constantly
under consideration, but that no def
mite determination or orders had yet
resulted therefrom.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01

Des Moines, Ia. April both
houses OF the general assembly this
afternoon passed a bill approprlating
100000 TO be used In case of war, the
money to be placed at the disposal OF
the government.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01

New York. April l.-Steve Brodie is
In this city and well. The story Of his
death was 4 hoax.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01

Columbus. o., April 1.--Senator Riley
has introduced bill to appropriate
81, 0oo. 900 to put Ohio on war footing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01

New York. April 1.-Orders were re-
ceived by the commander of the New
York naval reserves today to send 100
men to League Island to bring to this
port one of the monitors now there.
The men will leave at $3.50 D. IN.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01
TO THE FLYING SQUADRON.
'Bis warship Minneapolis Joins tho Other
aHfs4as--e, ships.

Philadelphia, April 1.-The United
States cruiser Minneapolis sailed from
League Island navy yard early this
morning bound for Hampton Roads,
where she will Join the flying squadron.
The bunkers OF the Minneapolis are
overlooking with coal and during the
past few days all of her ammunition
has been placed aboard. so that she
Is ready for action.
The Minneapolis was recently placed
In dry dock and her bottom thorough
ly cleaned, and painted. This coldi-
tion makes is possible to get all the
speed from the big ship there Is in her.
The departure OF the MINNEAPOLIS
leaves only two modern warshps at
League Island, the double turretad
monitor Miantonomak and the harbor
defense ram Katahdin. The former
will sail in about a day or two and
the katahdin probably soon there
after.
Work is going on day and might on
the old monitors and i've of them are
practically ready for sea.
The Minneapolis anchored at Deep
Water Point off Newcastle, Del. at
$3.50.
She will probably wait for high tide
this afternoon before proceeding.
The Minneapolis made the run from
Marcus Hook to New Castle, about 20
miles. in little over an hour.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-01

rect expression of the Cuban govern
ment itself without the inspiration or
knowledge of the Spanish government,
either at Madrid. Havana, or else
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-09-22
MUSIC AT THE EXPOSITION.
Famous lines hand Engaged to Play fol
Six Weeks At Omaha.

Famous lines Band Engaged to Play for
Six Weeks at Omaha.
Omaha. Sept. 17.-Inncs' famous
New York city concert band has been
engaged to play Mt the 1'ransmissis-
sippi Exposition daily from September
25th to October 31st. This band is one
of the most successful musical organi-
cations in the country to-day. Freder-
lex. n. lines, the conductor, first made
n reputation as trombone player.
When he took up the trombone 1t was
known solely as an instrument Of per-
cussion, and he astonished the world
by demonstrating its adaptabllity to
solo playing, capable of finely express
ing all phases Of passion. In fact, he
was the discoverer of trombone music,
the originator Of the triple b fiat tuba
which he uses. When he organized his
band he gave up trombone playing.
and now he persistently refuses to
play except an occasional number at
one of his own band concerts or in
compliment to some distinguished
gathering Of friends. He just planted
his flag on the mountain, like Excel
sior, and came down again to begin
climbing another ladder to fame.
Professor lines attributes much of
his success as band leader to the at
tention and care he gives to the max
ing of programs. He has been criti-
cised for playing music too classical
for the lay mind, and in reply he points
to the large crowds that attend his
concerts wherever they are given. He
says the details of his program are
his first concern after he closes the
contract for n concert. He studies not
only the people, but the circumstances
under which the concert is to be given,
and aims to make n program to fit,
with some special numbers on it which
may be particularly appropriate. His
"children's day" concerts have proved
very successful feature of his ell
gagements. The merriment of children
makes all hearts. glad, and the chill
dren's program pleases the grown peo-
pie as well as the little folks. In addi-
ton to the music, which is written
especially for children, a chorus of chill
dren's voices is frequently used. Pro-
fessor lines has himself written sew
eral pieces of music for his "children's
day" concerts which delight the little
people in much the same way as the
simple little stories of their favorite
authors.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-09-22
REPORTS FROM GENERAL OTIS.
81. Think. TIL. In.arr.n. Leader. Ds''r.

tie Thinks the Insurxent Leaders Desire
10 Remain Friendly.
Washington. Sept. 1G.-The following
dispatches We're received to-day from
General Otis:
manila. Sept. 1G.-Adjutant Gem
eral, Washington: In my opinion,
based upon present indications, no fur
Their force required. lnsurgent lead
ers In politics and army In excitable
frame OF mind, but better portion
amennble to reason and desire to
LIKED world. OTIS, Commanding"
''Aianiln. Sept. 16..-Adjutant Cen
eral, Washington: Photographed situa-
ton briefly yesterday. Insurgents
have acceded to demand and evacuat-
ed entire city of Manila, except small
force In one outlying district. No difii-
Guilty anticipated and no concessions
made to them. They express strong
desires to maintain friendly inter-
course with United States government
In all particulars. They organized
Congress Thursday, Mt Malalos, TWEEN
ty miles north OF this city, to frame
plan OF government. Manila very
quiet. Military government being per-
fected gradually and large force polio
Ing and cleansing city. Health of COM
mand satisfactory. Trade and COM
merce active. Treasury receipts since
August 14th. S54O.OOO. Mexican cur
rent money. Philippines monthly ex-
penses Will aggregate at least $780,
600: nearly one-half required to SUBJ
sist 1900 Spanish prisoners. Believed
that receipts will largely exceed expen.
dltures. Tariffs and duties imposed as
directed by the President on July 18th,
but received In currency Of country as
on gold basis would almost double for
mer Spanish duties. United States
laws applied for admission of Chinese
and opium, sales of licenses for lot
terles and other pnstimes opposed by
public morals discontinued.
"OTlS, Commanding"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-09-22
ORDER ED TO MANILA.
SIX THOUSAND ADDITIONAL
TROOPS.
Tho Force In tho Philippines to Be !"
creased to Observation-Disclosures That the
Government VIII Hold tho Islands.

Washington. Sept. 10.-The troop.
now at San Francisco have been or
dered to Manila. Arrangements foI
their transportation will be made nj
once.
1t was stated ut the War Department
that no eXigency had arisen which
made 1t necessary TO send these troops
to Manila, but the order Issued to-day
as In accordance with the general plan
OF the department regarding sarri
son for the Philippines That plan OF
garrison duty, included 10000 men fol
the Philippines, 1880 for Porto Rico.
and GO,OOO for Cuba. The troops to BE-
sent to Manila under to-day's orders
will I'LL the complement for that station
The troops would have been sent be,
fore. 1t was said, except that tho de.
partment was awaiting the return OF
transports.
1t was stated ut the lunrtermaster
generals department that the return
ing transports which have been to Ma
Mia on one trip will be used to take the
troops now at San Francisco to the
Philippines. Two OF these steamers,
which will accommodate about onc-half
Of the command, are expected TO arrive
in day or two. Other steamers Oh
their way will be sent back us soon ms
loaded with troops. -Four steamers will
be sufficient for the transportation of
troops and supplies. 1t Is believed that
less time will be consumed by using
these transports than in fitting up new
vessels.
1t Is not expected that troops now ut
Honolulu will accompany those to be
embarked ut San Francisco. but that
more troops will be sent to Honolulu in
the near future. EM. H.r
The following troops are to comprise
the additional force sent to Manila:
The Fifth Iowa, Twentieth Kansas,
First Tennessee, First Washington. II
detachment OF Second Oregon volun.
tecr infantry, four companies Of the
Twenty-third infantry and recruits for
the Tenth Pennsylvania, First Nebras-
ka and First Colorado. These troops
will aggregate over 5000.
The Navy Department is rushing pre-
parations for the start of the big bat
tleships Oregon and Iowa to Honolulu,
and orders have been sent to the New
York navy yard to have the mechanics
work overtime on these ships. The pur.
pose Is to have them on their long voy-
age by the end of the present month,
and. according to the departments cal
destination by the end of January.
Battleships of this character are not
needed to keep the Filipino insur.
gents in order. and their assembling at
Manila In conjunction with the dispatch
of heavy reinforcements of troops for
the American land forces cannot but be
regarded rs significant. In well in.
formed circles here 1t Is said that the
real purpose of the President in making
these preparations is to insure the peace
commissioners against any Interference
in their work of disposing of the flu
ture of the Philippines according tc
their best judgment.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1898-09-22
MEAT RING IN HAVANA.
Continues to Corner the Market and Prices
Are Prohibitory.

Havana, Sept. 19.-The meat ring
continues cornering the market, and
the slaughter house tax, the richest in
come of the city, Is materially reduced.
The average number of cattle slaught-
cred daily used to exceed 400 head.
but to-day 1t is below $50, owing to the
prohibitive prices Mt which meat IS
sold. An offer has been made by
leading business house to import, kill
and put Oh the market meat at %
cents pound. At the present price
the consumption of meat is restricted
to the better classes of hotels and res.
taurants.
On the Spanish mail steamer Al
fonso MIL, which is to sail tomorrow,
will go over 1000 passengers. mostly
the wives and children of army off
GERS.
Advices from Puerto Principe report
that the Cuban troops are not Obsery-
ing the requirements of the armistice.
but are stealing cattle and making
raids in that district. even forbidding
the entrance of provisions from the
fields into the city.
Senior Emilio Marcos. the military
governor. has been forced to take
strict measures to prevent repetition
of former abuses.