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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-21
WORK OF THE HOUSE.
sundry Civil Bill 10 Have the Right
of Way.


Washington, Feb. 2O.-Unless the Cuban
question or some phase of the Maine dis
aster should come before the House this
week, the time, with the exception of to-
morrow, which under an arrangement
made last week will be given up to the
consideration of private bills, will be de-
voted nominally at least to the sundry
civil appropriation bill.
This bill will be reported to the House
tomorrow. II is a very voluminous meas
ure, containing all the odds and ends of
appropriations as its name indicates, and is
usually productive of more protracted
contests than any of the other appropria-
ton bills. II is understood that the infor-
nation regarding the situation in Cuba
asked for last week by the House has
been prepared by the state department.
and is ready for transmttal Some of the
consular reports bearing on the situation
have been edited in some places, but it is
said the situation as presented will call for
some action, and If the Information goes
to the House this week an effort may be
made to get il before the House in some
manner For this reason, and in view OF
the condition of public sentiment pending
the result of the special investigation
off the cause OF the dlsas-
ter to the Maine II Is considered proba-
bic that the answer of the state depart
ment will be withheld for several days.
In the face Of the catastrophe which has
occurred the members of the House who
have usually rushed to the fore on the
occasion of any sensational development,
either in foreign or domestic affairs, were
ominously silent last week. The extreme
gravity of the situation and the far-reach-
ing consequences Of hasty or III consid-
cred action tended to disarm them, but a
any time during the consideration of the
appropriation bill. where the widest lati-
tude in debate Is allowed, a stirring de-
bate involving the recent sensational
events In connection with the explosion
of the Maine, the recall of the Spanish
minister and the latest developments in
Cuba, may be Irecipltated. But those in
authority, by keeping the appropriation
bill In the right of way. can easily pre-
vent action by the House, If they so de-
sire, and the prevailing opinion OF the con
servative leaders on both sides is that
both action and agitation are out of place
until all the facts upon which a calm
judgment can be predicted are known
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-21
NEW BEDFORD's STRIKE.
Conference Looking to n Settlement
May he Held.

New Bedford Mass, Feb. 2O.-Tne sixth
week Of the cloth mills strike opens with
ont any indication Of the opening of the
mills on the part of manufacturers. There
is a feeling, however, that the coming
week will see a meeting of the representa-
tives OF both Sides as suggested by Com
missioner Barry of the state board Of ar,
bitratlon, that some arrangement looking
TO conclusion or the strike may be dis
cussed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-21
Sam Jones Would Make Hot Race.

Quitman, Ga, Feb. 20.-The announce
ment of Rev. Sam Jones for Governor
caused considerable talk here, and it is
the general remark that he would make
a warm race. However, his announce
ment is generally believed to be joke.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-21
Hold Up at Macon.

Macon, Ga, Feb. q. a m.-About 1
o'clock this morning John Grace was held
UP by two men on Third street and robbed
of $50. He was on his way home and was
seized while passing the mouth of an alley.
The robbers escaped with policemen in hot
pursuit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-21

-Mamma-The janitor complained that
baby kept him awake last night.
Papa-If I had known that 1 wouldn't
have objected so much TO the dear little
fellow keeping me awake.-Truth.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-21
MEXICAN CUSTOM HOUSE BURNED.
Chief Clerk Probably Fatally Burned
at TampicO.

Laredo, Tex, Feb. H.-According to pri-
vate information the custom house at
Tampico, Mexico. was destroyed by fire
tonight, and it is said to have been of
incendiary origin, the fire starting on the
wharf Chief Clerk Robinson was Sc
riously burned and will probably die. A
heavy loss is reported.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-02-21

Friends, They Cay .--Amy-Isn't that a
small Shoe dear?
Maud-Yes, dear-for the foot!-Boston
Traveller.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
OF THE GRhvEST NATURE.
The Report Will Tell Things Little Thought OF
or Suspected.

New York. March PIT was learned
N"Ster lay, that tn" real Significance OF
IN" report of the naval court of inquiry
has not yet been indicated.
II" Wid"ly-p published statement to the
effect that the board finds that the cx-
pipSion came from the outside of the ship.
ana that ii was caused hy the setting of
Of some kind Of submarine mine il
doubtless correct but this statement on
~ hints ut the serious nature Of the
board's findings
The reports stat" that the harbor mas
ter of the port of Havana testified that
the Maine WAS moved from the place
whore she Was first anchored to the spot
where the explosion took place. This was
done on orders given to him from the mil
ltafN authorities. Whether the mine
which destroyed the ship was placed ii.
position before or after the Maine was
stationed at the second buoy the report
does not undertake to state.
This information comes from man
VINO KNOWS every word contained in the
report of the naval board now in the Pres
identS hands and there is eVelv reason to
deleNc That when Congress is officially
MA lie aware of its contents it will be
impossible to restrain the House from
taking radical action in behalf of Cuba
unless the President shall make immed-
ate announcement of a policy that will
give promise of reparation from Spain
tor the destruction OF Maine. the ending
Of The war and the assurance of Cuba )
freedom at ane early day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
THE SPANISH ELECTIONS.
The Sagasta Government Wins by an g,
ormous Majority.

Madrid. March 27-The elections far
poopuIar branch Of the Cortes have n,ss sns
~ quietly. on the whole The indfts,9gu
re NAT me government Of Senior Sagas.a
WI nav" an enormous ma jority esfiroata
AZ ~ or the f3z seats in the Congress "a
DISORDERS are apprchendcd al Riib,,
where the polling caused great nyot,.
tnent' Inc military judge Of Bliboa ie-
3urd Il warrant for the arrest or ~
Socialist municipal councillors. ono 81
mem was taken into custody mi -
other two escaped nut
The elections in the capital wcro yi,L
out special incident The elected d.n,,.tn-
include five Liberals, one fndopcndent ~,
two Conservatives ~"
Despite the precautions at Bilbao tbose
was much disorder there A body ~ 10.
miners tried to commit acts Of vioIe,ce
II ~ reported that a Socialist has hea,a,
Conservative candidate there. Al
inner provinces are reported calm
NJ. PatcnOtrc. the French auhassador
had conference with Senior GllIon ~
foreign minister. to which much imnor,
'nre is attached. Senior Gullon stilI falks
hopefully but in reserved terms regarding
the recent exchange of views with Faro
pFdh governments Diplomacy Is most
ictiNc; al the ambassadors are recefv,os
tong communications from their. respec1
1--WE governments. fhc ncwspspers AZ
tach the greatest Importance 10 tbiy
phase of the question 50 much that H.
tcrcSt in the elections is almost Iackfng
RHmpr persistenty points to Russia AZ
I b" most likely mediator. Senior Sagasta
The premier, il said to be busy with a
diplomatic document. either a note 10 IN.
american government or circular not
10 the Powers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

! 70 moot Tho r-nitol states half way in ad-
! instine the entanglcmeut without com
| 10 H. blo,ye
| To referred only causuallv to the sail
! Inv of Spnin's torpc lo neot leaving the
! innrrasinn ON The minds of his visitors
| M he considered that so FAR in this
n,tt.r Snain is acting within The hounds
! ~ Nor own rights and that no nlet com
! Mini r.tu vi bp made he This country
4, rn~ord to this rn1lrg, ila did NOT On
Ter into details regarding the propositionS
- ,i,t'> ,o,lle n,, may ha,,, r,,,l, Ia Snait,
h,t hr In M, imn2nsoinn NM he wniii6
IL. u,tisiipJ with nd srttlemnnt thut ,yould
mai live INC ,'Ithans - very liI,nrnl from
nf Government JIr 1dmittri frankly maj
,,,iounu,y had nrnyrd - railitrn ana a.
nrnse.d Tho nnii,;ou thnt u tvn,tId he MS
diti,.uIt l., sIti,sfv thn An,nrirnuu with
- settlement tI,r,t ,,;cbt Ia, n,nI, ~. il
v,,,,ld br ia eatiGfv ~ C,hunU t,r,n-
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
PRESIDENT FREELY TALKS.
Hopes TO Secure Peace But Has War Pro
gramme All Mapped Out

ashugtun. March ., Pre- idont
Mckinley talked freely with his Con
gieSSioual visitors. yesterday. both IN
regard To bis plans for the future aud
his appreciation of the situation with
referenc" To Cuba. His programme as
thus outlined. is as follows:
70 send the report of the Maine court
of inquiry to Congress on Monday.
without recommendation and without
explanation on his part further than to
say that he has acquainted Spain with
he finding of the court.
10 follow this. Tuesday or Wcdnes-
day. with a message dealing with the
condition of the nOn-cOmhatantS in Gu
la. and asking for an appropriation of
$'oo,o0o for their immediate relief
10 present anew this condition 10
Spain, ask that country 10 make pro-
vision for the care of her own helpless
people and to come To some terms with
the fuhanS which will bc satisfactory
tn them and put an end to the war.
This falling, To forciby intervene IN
humanitarian grounds.
The President Indicated to his callers
an abiding faith that peace still may
| -" preserved and determination IN
his part to accomplish that end if il
| may be done with honor To our own
county and without disregarding the
| demands of humanity. He frankly and
| repeatedly aVerred his desire to prevent
| conflict, While AT the same time indicat
| lnS 1rm purpose To secure relief for
| the starving concentrates Indeed
| the latter purpose appeared to be the
| topic uppermust in the President S
mind. He dWelt upon the fact that the
recognition Of belligerent rights or Of
independence Wiud not be of any ma
terial service to these uufoltunates.
lie admitted that such action might be
of assistance to the men at arms. the in
sursent army but they, he said have
shown a capacity to take care of them
selves, and do not stand in pressing
need of our kind offices.
The President believes Spain viii inter-
pose no obstacles to our sending succor
70 her indignant people. and he Will ask
congress 70 act promptly that the aid to
Dc gwen may not arrive too late to re-
ileNt the present pressing necessities This
done. the President is hopeful that Con-
EfeSS VIII remain quiet while the pNprtt-
tiN" branch of the government continues
IFS efforts to secure peaceful settle
mont of the difficulty. He thinks it no,
too late To- do this. and he made the, as
Srttl"n yesterday that Spain was willing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
At KEY WEST.
Big Fleet Assembled. Putting on It's War
Dress Funeral OF Eight Victims.

Key West March 21.-The excitement
among naval officers and residents dici
down somewhat. today. but everywhere
groups could be seen discussing the
proba bilties of war with Spain.
The work of painting the hattleships,
unexpectedly stopped. yesterday. will hr
resumed. tomorrow
1t was learned today, that Capt. Chad
wick of the New York sailed. last night.
on the Bache for Havana. His mission
there. it is said. is to confer with Lieut..
Commander Wainwright and to decide
whether further wreckng work on the
Maine will he of any use.
The Iowa left. last night for the Dry
Tortugas. where she will coal. She is
expected back here shortly.
The harbor once more presents war
like appearance. The .iarblchead, Mont
Somery, Detroit, Nashville. Cincinnati.
Castnie. Wilmington and six torpedo
boats lie close in shore. while the Indiana
and the New York loom up six miles out.
The Montgomery is expected to shortly
so north.
Eight bodies from the Maine were
quietly laid to rest in the city cemetery.
this morning, with the same simple cere-
monies that have attended the other
bodies buried here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
READY FOR ACTION.
Edwin Libby Post. G. A. r.. Of RockI.n
Ready 10 Volunteer.

R"ckiand. Nc. March 27-Tu Response
t" a circular letter from Cob l. 5. Bangs
Of Watcrvillc. in relation to forming =
heavy artillery regiment. Edwin Libby
post Of this city has taken the following
action:
Resolved. That Edwin Libby Post Is
DEPARTMENT Of Maine. G. A r., hold
themselves in readiness TO offer their SER
wees IN any manner acceptable to The
government in order to sustain the honor
integrity and dignity Of these United
States OF America"
y number of Grand Army men express
Themselves as ready and eager for action.
They feel their blood boiling over the at.
ttude of Spain.
The city which sent out such distin-
guished soldiers as the late Mai Gen
Hiram q. Berry and Gen. Davis Tillson
San ~ counted on to furnish Il fun quota
when the proper time comes.
It Is understood that Co H. TiIlsOn
Light Infantry. y. G. S. NJ. has received
orders to report at the armory Tuesday
night with its equipment packed ami in
readiness for marching at a moments
notice This company could muster en-
listed men to the number of 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
AFFECTS LUMBER MARKET.
The War Scare Has Caused Demand for Lur.
Der 10 Fall on

Bangor Me, March 27.-The lumber
market in this city is very quiet The
talk Of war with Spain has affected the
New York market somewhat. and as a
result there is not a great demand for
Maine lumber. Should there be war it
would cause great havoc with the ship
ping business.
already war risks on American vessels
are being asked. and the Union Insurance
Co Of this city, has placed several. This
kind of business has not been done by
the insurance companies since the Re
bellion. The rates are high there being
one case where ) per cent. was paid for
protection for month and half. ard
another vessel owner paid per cent. to
have his craft protected for four or five
months.
All Of the Bangor mills have logs
enough on hand to begin saving immed-
ately after the river is open to naviga
ton. and there is a large amount of lum-
Der piled here for shipment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
He HOPES FOR PEACE.
Gen Sickles Still Hopes That We Can Keep
Out OF War.

Washington. March 2I.-Gcn Daniel f.
Sickles who was United States minister
70 Madrid during the critical period Of
the Virginus affair. was at the war de-
partment Saturday. and had a talk with
Sec AlGer.
Later in an interview he said: Il am
still hopeful that in the present case We
will not Toe compelled to so to that last
recourse of war. There is always tn"
hope that sensible people and nations
can adjust their differences without taxi
inG up the sword.
''Thc Maine disaster and the report IF
he court of inquiry naturally romplcatc
tho situation very seriously and make
pacific settlement difficult. And yet the
Maine affair is nut one feature of tho
great Cuban problem. and looking at ali
the preparations and such Information
as we can get from intelligent sources as
Ia he condition OF affairs ! do not be-
icNc tndlN. that Wnr is inCNitahle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
PREPARE FOR WAR :
Is Said TO Be the Order Received at Havana
from Madrid.

Havana VIA Hey West March II
Last night. it was persistently stated
on alleged good authority that the pal
ace officials here had received a cipher
dispatch from Madrid, which in effect
said Prepare for war" 1t IS not
likely that anything 50 alarming on
peremptory was received, but il is pref
tit certain that intmation was given
that the time for evasion or delay on
the part Of Spain was drawing 10 a
close There can be no question that
th,, policy of the United States making
the destruction of the Maine merely a
side issue and a corallary of the graNer
question of the continuance Of inhu-
manity and property destruction on the
island. is a disagreeahle surprise t.
many high in office in Cuba,
close upon tho heels of a dispatch to-
Consul General Lee from Washington
asking data as to the number ana CundI-
ton Of the recommendations AMI also the
length of time necessary to Iced them.
comes the official announcement of the
issuance If an order to all the dlcades.
i, civil GoVcrume nj and tn" tuhan relief
committee, not to give the Information
asked by the central committee. hHI /"
refer al quest ions To Governor General
Blanco. who approves the order. II seems
to have been decided upon after kno"
ledge Of the grounds adopted hy the
United States as the basis for interview
tion.
1t is also asserted tina, such queries are
Ia he answered 10y saying that the Cuban
government is caring for its own poor;
but this Is not yet verified and IN the FAC"
of the facts seems absurd.
When the MangroVc arrived. yesterday.
the chief custom house officer at the port
Of Havana sent on board uniformed in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
PREPARING FOR ATTACK.
Tbs Oefenccs at Manila Are Being Strength
- ed and Armed.

Manila. Philippine Islands. March IL
The defencps and forts have been
strengthened with a view of guarding
against a possible sudden sea attack. The
gendarmerie recently surprised 80 armed
Separatists in d house where they were
preparing a coup de main. The Sepa-
ratsts offered resistance and the gen
darmerie shot 10. wounded three and took
the rest prisoners. Three gendarmcs were
wounded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
NO SYMPATHY FOR SPAIN
In Europe. Outside OF Austria-Gari5aldi Has
Soldiers to Help Us.

Berlin, March 27.-The Rome correspon-
dent Of the Bcrliner Tagebatt telcgraphs;
The Marquis Nisconti Nenosta. the ltai-
ian foreign minister. says the CUBAN
situation has grown worse. but that Out
side of Austria which morally supports
Spain for dynaStic reasons. no European
pathy for Spain.
"Ricciotti Garibald says that If the
United States will dcfray their expenses
he will engage to senl 1000 Garbaltitans
10 t'ubu -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
THE REPORT.


forward magazines at s o'clock-on'y
an hour and forty minutes before the
explosion disposcs of the question Of
accidental combustion within those
magazines.
While the court holds that these mag
azines did not explode from internal
causes they nevertheless are of the
opinion that the explosion of the mine
under the port side of the ship caused
the explosion of the two magazines.
! This will explain the remarkable de-
struction wrought, the explosion thus
being shown to have combined the
force of mine without and two mag
azjnes within.
The two explosions which the court
finds to have occurred. with very
short interval between them. is an ad-
ditional detail showing that the ship
lifted on the first explosion indicates an
external source and one of tremendous
power to be able to lift a battlcship II
thousands OF thllS
The character of the Wrcckagc. teen
nically described in the part of the re
port from which the court d"duces that
a mine was exploded under the ship On
the port side sustains the view taken
by some experts shortly after tn" dis
aster. that the force of the explosion
was eNcrted from port to starboard.
The feature of the report of the deep
est interest to the navy is the complete
exonoration of Captain SGsbee and all
on board. contained in the second find
ing, setting forth the perfect order and
discipline prevailing on the ship and
that directly stated in the sixth find
ing which declared that the disaster
was due to no fault of those on board.
The inability of the court to find evil
dence to fix the responsibility, as stated
in the eighth part. makes the report 80
guarded in expression of blame that
neither Spain nor the Spanish are mel
toned throughout
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

The proposed new station at McAdam
will be Il fine structure of stone and brick.
costing over $50 600. 1t will contain the
offices and waiting rooms. fine dining
hall and eight or nine sleeping rooms.
All will be handsomely finished and the
station will be a decided attraction IN the
railroad town. Another Improvement az
MCAdam will be the electric light. IL Is
ne intention TO install plan from whlch
the shops and yards will be lit with arc
Sights. and the station. offices and other
buildings with incandescents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28
The Election at Havana.

Havana. March 21.-The election oil
deputies to the Cortes has been in pro-
gress today. The Orden Publico guards
prevent any disorders and the polling. up
to the time this dispatch was filed tbe-
fore noon was peaceful The city gen
orally is quiet. Last night the theatres
We're full and today, the churches are
thrOnged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-03-28

Havana, March II.
- do not see how it Is possible for us
~ withhold our intcrferencc 1t is well
enough to talk about this islands be
longing 10 another country. ana that We
have no right-that We ought to leave
Spain to settle the matter in her own
way. But her way is a way of desolatiou.
We got up a great hubbub about Arme-
MAN atrocities. They didn't hold candle
t" what has happened here.
In the last Il or IS months Il was told
-. but put in the lS). i50oo0 people have
been buried within the Spanish lines in
conSccrated ground Uhis is the bishop Of
Havana report: every body SAYS that he
is an excellent mani: poo. 000 left the lines
and are with the insurgents ii. e. those
who survived. 1t is but reasonable tn
suppose that AT least 80 coo have died who
have not been reported. and it is esti-
mated that half of those who Joined the
insurgents are dead. We thus have 600 =
oHo people out of 1,1G0.000 who have 1isap-
pcarcd in this period. and the most of
them have died of starvation or the eff
fectS of want of food.
There is nothing like it that | know
of IN the history of modern times. The
island is simply being made an uninhab-
tied desert. At Matanzas which had a
population of 1000 and is now estimated
to have COCOA but - miles from here our
officers saw four lying dead in the streets
dead of starvation. 1t is estimated that
in the district of MatanZaS they are diving
at the rate of 1900 a day.
These are not rumorS or exaggera-
tlonS, they are stern, melancholy facts
this is not case for interference by a
christian power. there never was one
say nothing of the commercial interests
OF our own people, which are ruined.
am looking only at the humanitarian
side. Twenty times as many people here
are dying per 1000 as are dying in any
ordinary place or country t. e. the death
rate is twentyfold what it is at home"