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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
NoRFoLK vIRGINIAN: SUNDAY MARCH s. 1898

the north coast of South America and
Central America, and the perfact char
aCter of the quarantine station, 1t will
,be given up with great regret by the
Marine Hospital service, If the War
Department insists upon taking posses
sion.
The annual reports show that In 1895.
hfty-one vessels were dlsinfeoted mt
the station, and In 1896 siXty-one ves-
sels. The figures for last year. when
the number was much greater, are not
yet available
Yellow fever patients are NOT treated
at ToTtugas Station, but at~Bird Key,
SIX miles away.
The same advantages claimed for Dry
Iortugas as point for quarantine sta
ton are claimed for 1t as strategic
point for base for fleet operating
against Cuba. 1t was used during the
civil war as base Of operations against
the Confederate States. a report made
by Surgeon Murray two years ago con-
tains some valuable information re-
EardinE the location. the harbor and
the condition Of old Fort jefferson. The
group of keys, or islets, OF which Cor
don Key. upon which the station Is To-
Gated, Is the center cover of an area OF
eleven square miles. Gordon Key con-
sists of ten acres. On It are the old fort
Iortugac harbor light having n range
of thirteen miles and the quarantine
station. The anchorage to the north
west of Gordon Key has an usnble area
of one by one and a half miles, with
from seven to eleven fathoms Of water
and excellent holding ground. Into this
anchorage are three channels and Sur
geon Murray says that with little care
any vessel in the world now built or TO
be constructed can so without n pilot.
Surgeon Murray's report would seem
to Indicate that the fort Is in bad
state Of repair: The channel into the
inner harbor goes entirely around the
northeact, east and south sides Of the
fort and Is narrow and tortuous. In
places it is less than 200 feet wide The
depth is four fathoms by selection, but
there Is fifteen foot bead" near the
north entrance. which is 4 menace 10
all vessels of that draft. The shcrt
turns OF the channel give trouble in
handling vessels more than go feet In
length, and 1t is scarcely possible to
move a 300 foot vessel without touching
somewhere. The coal shed ait the wharf
only has a capacity of 150 tons. The
source Of water is from rain only, but
Is abundant, II properly conserved. the
rainfall being about thirty inches. 1t
Is retained In seven cisterns.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
Med A STRATEGIC POINT
A1V0lI0geS Of Dry T0ItulQS 0S 0 Bose
Tor Fleet Operating Rg0IRSI ClbQ.
VAR DEPARTMENT TO RESUME CONTROL
In which Event Marine Hospital or
Ecials VIII IIavc TO Fit Ont Anoth-
or Quarantine Station-It Will Bc
Given up with Great Reluctance
by tho Quarantine Omcials.
AR DEPARTMENT 70 RESUME CONTROL
Washington, March 5, 1898


The proposed transfer OF Dry Tortu-
gas. which is now regarded as the most
important quarantine station off our
Southern coast, to thc War Department
would necesSitate the immediate selec-
ton of another location for a station off
the coast of Florida. The quarantine
season against ports infected with yell
low fever and other infectious diseases
begins April 1St, so that If the War De-
pa1,tnueRt discdeS Ito resume control
over Dry TortuEas and Fort Jefferson
which is located 'there, no time will be
lost by the Marine Hospital officials in
fitting out another station. Already
some correspondence has been had with
officials OF the service on the Florida
coast and several of the Florida Keys
have been suggested as suitable places
to which the station might he transfer
red. Among ulrem are Fleming Key,
which Surgeon Murray at one time
considered superior to Dry Tortugas as
a location for a quarantine station, Null
let Key. where the State of Florida Now
maintains a station, and Bahia Honda
which is cast of Key West.
Owing to the admirable location of
Dry Tortugas, which is directly In
track of all vessels bound TO the
United States from the West Indies,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
MCCOY WILL FIGHT ANYONE.

ST. Louis, Mo-, March 5.-Kid Mccoy,
who returntN from Hot Springs, Ark,
to-day, said in an interview:
Il have $4,000 UP which says ] stand
ready Ito. meet any man in the world
Three men have accepted my def
Maher, Choynski and Ruhlin.
Il have se;fl fit to select Rubin MS
the first man. and my brother will meet
Billy Madden at Cincinnati On mex,
Wednesday, March 9th. and then and
there post $4,000 in cash to fight him,
The fight with, Rubin will dake place
from six to twelve weeks from tho
time of signing articles. and before the
clubs offering the best purse for It.
While my brother is at Cincinnati
he VIII be ready TO also make matches
with Mahtr and Choynski."y
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
wILLBHE EAUar OF GOVERNMENT.
tnrJ Matthew's, Of the Florida
EOnrd Of Health

Jacksonville, Fla, March 5.-Sacre-
tary Matthews, Of the State Board Of
Health, says that If any conflict shall
arise between Florida and the Federal
authorities over the enforcement of
quarantine on April 1st, it will be due
10 the Federal authorities and not to
those Of this State. The Florida State
law provides for the enforcement of
quarantine on May 1st, but as matter
OF eXigency, the State Board Of Health
is empowered to pass rules that shall
have the force of statute laws. At the
last meeting, which was held in Janu
ary upon the advice of Secretary Of
the Treasury Gage, acting upon the sug-
EeStion of Surseon-General Wyman, the
State Board of Health passed the April
1st rule. and has since instructed lis
agents at various Florida ports to en-
force 1t. Surgeon-General Wyman made
the suggestion under the opinion that
danger from infection by yellow fever
should be guarded against earlier this
year than last The Governor of Flor
ida has no jurisdiction over the State
Board Of Health further than to call It
together This may he done II the cir
cumstances warrant and will probably
be done il the President 90 requests, for
this State and its officials have always
displayed a liberal acquiscence in Fed
eral requests, especially in a matter of
extraordinary eXigency.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
PnblIc Sentiment VIII Compel Recognition
Of BelIigerent Right to Cuhans
FRIENDLY ATTITUDE OF GREAT BRITAIN
The Prcsidcnt's Cnimness in Handling
tho .Vcxcd Question Praised Ey.
ery"hcre-The Pastoral I.etter or
Cardinal Cnscajnres iIns Addcd
Another Danger 10 tic List.
Copyright, 1898. by Associated Press.}
London, March K 1909

Copyright, 1898. by Associated Press.)
London, March 5, 1898.
Now that time and opportunity for
rehectlon nave been allowed by tenn
porary cessation Of the patriotic ana
Dcillcose statements which, since the
wreck Of the Maine, have BEEN the
chief feature of the special cable dis
patches from the United States, Eng
lishmen are beginning Ia realize the
depth OF the pro-Cuban feeling in the
United States, with which the thought
fui element here cordially sympathlze.
although they still believe the Maine
inquiry will absolve Spain from COM
picity In the Disaster An impression
almost amounting TO conviction, pre-
walls that public opinion will compel
the Government OF the United States
10 acknowledge the Cubans as bellipcr-
ehts and to intervene between Spain
ana Cuba The very calmness and pa
t!encc Of the people of the United
States tends to confirm the convictions
mere That Americans have become
aware that their Government is prenar-
ing 10 satisfy the country's aspirations
when the auspicious moment arrives.
Every one In this country acknowl-
edges the dignity and self-possession
with which the Cabinet of President
Mckinney have been handling this
most difficult affair. and this atti-
,ude of the United States Government
mas a great erect IN influencing opln-
Ions on this side of the Atlantic.
Americans express themselves nj
being much gptlfied at the friendly
attitude which the British Govern
ment has evinced toward the United
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
Arrive in Havana And at Once Got Down
To Business.
ENSIGN POWELlSON FIRST WITNESS
Tcstifies Concerning the work of Div
ers-Gnpt. Sampson Refuses TO Dis
-IInd no Idea How Long tho
Court VIII &c In Session.
Havana, March S, 1895

The Mangrove, with dhe United States
rived here before noon, and at once held
n session. llnsign Powellson was eX-
amined concerning the work of the di-
vers, over which he has supervision, and
his examination was continued after
The recess.
Captain Sampson, the president Of the
court. said he was sorry, but It was i'm
possible to tell 'the correspondent any
part Cf the testimony or the conclu
sion reached. Further the captain said
he had no idea how hong the court
would remain hcr5', adding that no or
dcrs had been received for the court
to go 10 Washington at the close of
Its sessions here.
The court OF inquiry at the afternoon
session continued the examination Of
Ensign Powellson, at the conclusion OF
which an adjournment was taken.
THREE M ORE BODIES RECOVERED
Three bodies were recovered to-day
from the wreck of the Maine. One of
them was identified as that OF Robert
White, a~.mess attendant, and another,
supposed UO De ufrht or an Dller, as the
clothing was saturated with oil.
The Almirante Oquendo and THE Viz
caya, sister ships, are mcorcd q few
hundred yards from each other, and
present a fine appearance.
Senator Proctor visited the hospiaals
to-day and this evening he will take n
boat ITO Sagna de La Grandc, returning
ny rah ITO take the next (Wcdnesday)
ateamer for home.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
Statement Of an Englishnan Who Sold Them
to the Spanish Officials.
COULD POSITIVELY IDENTIFY THE SMALLEST PARTICLE
G1I)|II. D
The That the Designated as and
of GunC
Internal Machine Ehibhed in nLondon to Testify
Thoroughly Posted OF
m Submarn
London, March 5. 1898.
tricll and Submarine.

5
Washington
had
pe produced
explode
shallow
these mines which he pointed
TO 10 gun otton.
that he
apparently thoroughly
is
is willing $ Us a wi
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
The SALE OF SHIPS TO
SPAIN, is CONFIRMED
ChlllaE Government Succeeds in Selling the BateShiD
O'IligsinS to the SpaniardS.
SEVERAL OFFERS OF SHIPS SUBMITTED 70 SECRETARY LONG
here Have Been Negotiations Options for Vessels BY
Ibis Government-Navy Department Keeping Inform
ed as to the Opportunities Of Purchasing Should
Necessity for More Ships Arise

Washington, ID. c.. March 5, 1898.
The contipued reports that Spain Is
buying new ships led to counter re-
ports that the naval authorities here
were considering similar purchases.
In no official quarter at the Navy De
partment could this be confirmed, as
steps of this character necessarily
would be guarded with the greatest
secrecy. There is little doubt, how
ever. that the department is Informing
Itself fully as to the opportunities for
purchases should the necessity for
more ships arise, Thus far there have
been no negotiations for ships and no
options asked on particular ships.
Quite number OF offers of ships have
been submitted to Secretary Long by
ship-buHding concerns in this country
and abroad. These have been docketed
anu filed, but beyond an acknowledged
ment of the offers no steps toward pur-
chase have been taken.
Under ordinary circumstances the
Navy Department would require au-
thority from Congress to purchase war
ships There is no law which permits
larger exercise OF authority In times
OF emergency than at other times. 1t
is understood, however. that the naval
authorities feel that such emergency
measures rs might be required would
have the subsequent approval OF Con
gress. y precedent is cited as TO the
purchase Of n naval vessel in time of
emergency without the assent of Con-
gress. While Secretary Chantler was
at the head OF the Navy Department
information reached here that the
Grccly Arctic expedition was In a
pcrilous condition and that relief was
imperative without a days delay, and
1t is now matter of history that If
the relief party had been twentyfour
hours later in reaching Greely and his
men the latter would have succumbed
from starvation. None of the naval
ships al the time were availa BILE. The
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
NEWSP ATI1R CORRESPONDENTS
ARRESTED

Honore Laine, the correspondent of II
New York paper and an alleged French
subject, has been arrested and impris-
oDed in CabanaS fortress \ Cuban
newspaper man named pardo was
taken into custody at the same time.
Laine was formerly imprisoned upon a
charge of active completely with the in
surgents. II is said that he will be
released and sent north on the next
availab BILE steamer
fftZhugh Lse, Jr.. son of the Consul
General was among the passengers
VINO arrived here to-day on board the
Olivette
The smoke stacks of the Maine have
been removed. The divers hope to re-
cover some more bodies to-day.
The great iron ruilroad bridge near
Holsuin, known as the Pando bridge,
has been partially destroyed by the in
surgents, who used two dynamite
bombs
The Spanish divers were down for
several hours to-day. They make daily
reports TO Captain Peral of the Span
ish court of inquiry.
The coast survey steamer Bache ar
rived this afternoon. She will take TO
Key West the bodies Of those recovered
from the wreck.
The boat on which Senator Proctor
had planned to so to Sagua Ia Grande
this evening did not leave. but Mr..
Proctor, accompanied by Miss Barton,
John Is. Elwcll and DR.. Egan, will go
TO Sagua early tomorrow by train
I The executive committee of the au-
tonomist party Will publish n mani
festo In FL Pals and the Diario de La
Marina tomorrow, setting forth the
intentions Of the party in relati to
the coming elections
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
No Change Made In Plans of Sending Re-
lief Vessels 10 Cuba,
MONTGOMERY AND NASHVILLE 70 60
Officers OF The Montgomery saw for
Themselves The Extent OF tho Des.
fifntion-t Correspondents Return
PenniIcsS, Having Given n,i Their
Ready Cash TO tho Sufferers,
Washington, March 5, 1898.

it is asserted positively at the State
Department that there has been no
change in the plans 1or the sending of
the Montgomery and the Nashville to
Eastern Cuba ports with relief supplies
for the rcconccntradcs. 1T had been sug-
g!sted that the offer of a merchant
steamer from New York Ito take some
of thsse goods ITO Cuba would relieve
the naval vessels from the performance
of this 0ncr0us task, but the de-
claration from the State Department en-
surcs the execution OF the original pro-
gramma and the ships named will sail
for MatanZas and Sagua La Giunde rs
s"5n as The goods arrive at Key West
from New York. Rcpoms that have
come to tlEe State Department from
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
Over The Arrival of Another Cruiser in
Havana HarbOr.
DOCKS CROWDED WITH SIGH1-SEERS
Received n Hearty welcome from the
FerrybOnis and Tags on which
were civil and Military Authori-
ties and Different Socitics-Re-
Havana, March 5, 1895.

The Spanish frst-class cruiser AL
mirante Oqucndo arrived in Havana
harbor this morning from Spain. She
received a hearty welcome from the
ferry boats and tugs, on board of which
were the civil and military authorities
and different societies. which had been
waiting for the warship's arrival The
docks were crowded with silght-secrs
rockets We're sent up and flags and
other decorations were displayed from
the vessels in port, the public buildings
and the palaces.
The Almirante Oquendo made fine
appearance as she returned the salute
from Fort Cabanas and then saluted
the fort and Admiral.
Admiral Joaquin Lasaga is in COM
mand Of the Almirante Oquendo
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
Complications May Arise Between the United States
and the State Of Florida.
Regarding THE PROPOSED ENFORCEMENT OF QUARANTINE LRWS
Would Cause Serious Interruption the Free Movement of
Uncle Sans Ships and Delay Prosecution Of the Work
Of Wreckers on the Maine Hull-WnI Not
Tolerate the Interference.
Washington, D. C., March 5, 1898.

Washington, D. c., March 5, 1898.
There is premise of a new and un-
welcome development of the Maine
affair that in the end may lead up to
an issue between the Government Of
the United States and the State OF
Florida, If the officials of the State en-
dorse the stand taken by the local Off
cials at Key West. The latter have
notified Admiral Sicard that on the 1st
OF next month they propose to enforce
the State quarantine law against all
craft arriving from Cuba, as Il meas
ure Of prevention against the introduce
ton of yellow fever. The notice indi-
Gates that the law will be applied to
the naval vessels, and in view Of the
serious Interruptions such interfer-
encc with the free movements OF his
ships wSuld cause, Admiral Sicurd has
reported the facts to the Navy De-
partment and awaits Instructions. The
department. officials cannot tolerate
With equanimity the stoppage of such
craft as the Alungrove and the Fern,
on their errands of mercy, nor delays
that may result in the prosecution of
the work of the wreckers engaged on
the court of inquiry. The President
himself probably will communicate
with the Governor Of Florida with a
view TO securing an abatement of the
laws so far rs it is proposed to apply
II to naval. vessels. this being the
speediest manner of dealing with the
case. although 1t may be slated that
the National Government never has
recognized the right OF any local au-
thority to stop its vessels in case their
movement were deemed necessary.
The warships have voluntarily sub
mittcd to quarantine when returning
from any port suspected of infection,
but this it is asserted, to be merely
a concession and not the recognition
of any lawful right of the part of the
State authorities. In view of the fact
that the officers on our warShips, with
the aid of capable surgeons on each
ship, make it their pride to keep their
craft in the most healthful condition,
Enval officers feel that they may be
safely left to run their ships between
Havana and Key West without restric-
ton. AS an evidence Of the care cX-
erc'sed NO avoid carrying contagion
the officials point TO the fact that
without suggestion from any of the
health authorities of Florida. Admiral
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
REPORT CONFIRMED.
The ships Which Spnin Secured fn
Franco Arc Two Heavy Const Do-
fonae ycgxclY

fonsc Vessels.
London, March 5.-Further inquiries
made on the subject confirm the re-
port cabled yesterday of the sale Of
the two cruisers which the A1mstrongs
have been building for Brazil to Spain.
The Inquiries further show that Il rep
resentative of the Chlian Government
has been negotiating with a represcn-
mtiVe of the Spanish Government for
The sale Of the battlesh!p OIIlggns,
built by the Armstrong; for Cflli, and
1t is believed that the deal Is practt-
cally completed whereby this splendid
warship passes into Spain's possession.
1t Is known that the Chilian repre-
sentative made definite offer TO Spain
recently; but the price was considered
100 high and Spain made Il counter
offer. Jt is now understood that thew
have come to terms.
The ships which Spain secured in
France are two heavily nrmored coast
defense vessels which Brazil ordered.
ana which have been building at the
La Seync works at ITavre.
The statement made In washington
that the Amazonas, one OF the YES
sells Spain has purchased from Brazil
has already left this country for Brazil.
Is incorrect. She Is still at the Arm
strong works.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06

Bear was offered for sale, however.
ana Secretary Chandler closed the con-
tract Tor It's purchase, stating at tho
time that If Congress failed to ratify
the purchase and make the appropria-
tion necessary for the purchase price
he would hold himself personally re-
sponsible TO the contractors. The Bear
was successful in It's relief mission and
Congress promptly ratified Mr.. Chand-
icr's course by approprla ting for the
snip. 1T Is said that the same course
OF procedure would be followed In case
Of emergency at the present time.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
izAWAIIAN ANNEXATION.
Foreign Relations Committee Hold n
Lengthy Session and Discuss tho

Foreign Eelntiona Committee Hold n
Lengthy Session and Discuss tho
Matter.
Washington. d. c., March 5.--The
Sslratc Committee on Foreign Relations
held q two hours sitting to-day in an
effort to decide ul1Jn what course to
pursue with reference to the Hawaiian
annexation treaty. When the Senate
adjourned the members refused to give
out any Information to the press, say
ing that all present had pledged them
selves to absolute secrecy 1T was
learned through either Senator's hclv-
ever. that the committee had under
consideration the advsab;lity of TAX
ing up the question of annexation in
the way of legislation rather than by
the means of raitifying the treaty and
that they had decided not to abandon
the treaty at least Immediately, but 10
press WS cOnsidcratio ion upon the Sen
ATE at the first opportunity
The present intention OF the commit
tee To hold the realty in executive sas-
sion uw,!l test Notc can be secured
and II is still understood that the Ia
con amendment will be used for this
purpose. II the result of this vote indi-
Gates that a vote upon the treaty itself
would result in its defeat, the friends of
annexation will then resort 10 the cX-
pedi c9t Of n joint resolution, and will
ask The Senate to take up the question
in this shapo in open session, with the
view OF securing tho concurrence Of tha
HouSa. SlSc differences of opinion devel-
oped in the committee as to the wis
dom of resuming the executive sessions
at all, but it was urged that MANY OF
the Senators would not assert Ito the
changed methods of procteding until
there should he at least a test vote on
the treaty Itself and this viey Is un
der5tcod TO have prevailed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06
HAS NOT HEARD NRCiAf THE
I'RESI DENT.

Jacksonville. Fla, March 5.-Gover-
nor BloNham, who was seen at st. Aug
ustine tonight, said that he had heard
nothing from President Mckinley or
other Washington officials relative to
abrogating restrictions Of State quar-
antine law, which goes into effect April
lst, so far as 1t applies to naval vessels
He said that should he receive such n
request he would a once confer with
the State health authorities. He de-
clined to anticipate what action would
be taken, but there is no possibility of
conflict between the United States and
Florida officials.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-03-06

Slcard caused the wounded survivors
of the Maine disaster to be detained for
several days at Tortugas before allow
ing them to go TO Key West.
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