The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-29
LATER NEWS.

The state department sent notice to
all foreign nations Of congress having
declared war, and that war has existed
since April 81. Responses have already
begun to flow in. A neutrality procla-
nation was issued by the British gov
ernment. AmCng the first to take
cognizance of the existence of state
of war were the British colonies. This
in a measure supports the contention of
this government that war actually ex-
listed before the declaration by congress.
The conference report on the army
reorganization bill was passed by both
houses of congress and signed by the
president. No progress was made on
other pending war measures.
Secretary Days nomination was sent
to and confirmed by the senate.
The cabinet has decided that no
Spanish prize ship shall be released
previous to the passing upon of their
respective cases by the courts.
A Hong Kong dispatch says the Phil
ippine islands insurgents are massing
around Manila, and a massacre of the
Spanish is feared.
The Mangrove took in the big steam
er Panama, of the Ceballos line, a
Spanish auxiliary cruiser, off the
Cuban coast, and brought her prize to
Key West. The Panama is steamer of
2,S0O tons, and carried valuable
cargo, including stores for the Spanish
army in Cuba. She sailed from New
York April 20. The capture of so
large a steamer by SO small a vessel as
the Mangrove is regarded as notable
achievement, and there was unusual
rejoicing at Key West over the capture.
A rebellion is again imminent in
Spain. Towns are in the hands of riot
ers at frequent intervals daily. The
authorities are totally unable to con-
troll the mob. All revolutionary parties
are active and the stability of the pres
ent monarchy is threatened.
A royal decree proclaiming neutral
ity has been issued by the government
of Great Britain and printed in the
London Gazette. This was followed
by the issuance of proclamations of
similar import by majority of the
British colonies in all parts of the
world. AS result of the issuance of
this decree, the international laws re-
specting vessels sailing under the flags
of belligerent powers will be strictly
enforced in the ports of the British
empire.
Two more Spanish prizes have been
captured by the gunboat Newport.
The Newport brought in to Key West
the Spanish sloop Paquette and the
Spanish schooner Fireno, Cuban coast
ing vessels, captured off Havana.
Cuban advices are to the effect that
the insurgents are forcing the fighting.
The Spanish, fearing assault by land
and sea, are hurrying their troops into
the cities. Insurgents have appeared
in force within 80 miles of Havana.
There was raid by them Just before
Bocade Jaruco early in the morning,
and the CONTESTANTS must fsaNs had a.
full view of the blockading squadron.
The house committee on naval affairs
has decided to report disagreement
with the senate amendments to the
naval bill, and ask for conference.
3outelle, Hlllborn and Cumming will
Oo the mouse COn1ereeS.
1t has been announced by the Rich
ard Silk Company, of Chicago, that if
any of their employees desire to 60 to
war, his salary will be continued dur
ing his absence, his position will be re-
tanned until his return. and if he is
killed So, 500 will be given by the firm
to his family.
There was meeting on Trafalgar
Square, London, Sunday afternoon to
protest against Spanish barbarities in
Cuba and the Philippines. "Tom'
Mann, Louise Michael and Lathrop
darlington, an American, who was
greeted with cries of "Good old Yam
kee," made speeches. Resolutions IA
voring free Cuba were adopted amid
cheers.