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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
PoRTUGAL,s POSITION.
spanish Fleet mt Cape Verde Very
Embarrassing to Her.

Spanish Fleet Ht Cape Verde Very
Embarrassing to Her.
London, April 26.-(Special Cable to The
Post. Our treaty requires Portugal, war
having actualaly begun by decree of Spain,
to order to sea the Spanish fleet lying
in wait at Cape De Verde islands at once,
or else seize and hold it to the end Of the
war.
The beginning OF war for international
purposes has been construed by Great Brit
ain. which makes 1t the hour when Spain
delivered passports to Minister Woodford'
and this decision Is in strictest agree
ment with the principles applicable to the
case and can not successfully be appealed
from. Should Portugal not make the dee
mand on Spain she ceases to De neutral
and becomes belligerent, to be dealt with
accordingly. Should Spain refuse to COM
ply with the demand, Portugal has no
navy TO enforce the demand and by her
impotence ceases to be free and indie
pendent nation and is practically pro-
tectorate of Spain's for all the purposes OF
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TO INVADE CUBA.
Government Officials mt Jackson
Vile Are Making Ready,

Government Officials at Jackson-
Vile Are Making Ready,
Jacksonville, Fla, April % ,-Government
officials here have made arrangements
looking to an invasion of Cuba. Twenty of
the leading Cuban physicians have been
engaged to go to Cuba with the army from
this city and twenty young men who speak
English will accompany them as inter
prefers.
These arrangements We're made today.
The officers of the post were very busy
on important matters and number of
them went to Port Tampa, where they
spent the day in consultation with Presi-
dent Plant of the Plant system. This CON
sultation with President Plant was mainly
over the transportation of troops from this
city to Key West and Havana. The off
GERS made close inquiries regarding the
capacity Of the various boats of the fleet.
The boats were measured and everything
was gone over In detail.
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WILL FIGHT TO A FINISH.
And Carry the Wnr Across the At
1nntfc II NeceaAnry

Ana Carry the Wnr Across the At.
1nntic II Necessary.
Washington. April 25.--tspecial TO The
Pest. )-There IS no longer any room to
doubt that startling changes in the prescn,
plan OF campaign against Spain may be
made any day or any hour. Developments
are occurring here nomentarily which
demonstrate the fact. After Havana mas
been captured, or is practically under the
American flag. the scene OF operations will
undoubtedly be transferred across the sea
The naval authorities make no secret Of
this foregone determination, and the naval
officers all admit that they expect 10 do
battle on the other side of the Atlantic
as we'll as on this. They acknowledge that
ii this programme was not decided upon.
and that If the government was not fixed
in its determination to fight Spain upon her
own territory 1t would be needless to go
to the enormous expense and folly to max,
all the elaborate arrangements that have
been mada. There is no doubt or question
in the minds of well Informed officials and
others here that the scene of active war
will soon be changed, and tho leading ports
of Spain will in the near future be under
the fire of our fleets. Coal being made
contraband of war. is In itself a good and
sufficient reason for Spain compelling us
to fight her abroad. In such an event as
this, and everything DcE points that way.
it would be difficult to fcretell when the
present conflict will end.
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coLoRED SOLDIER KILLED.

shot Down While RObbinE Fruit
storc-Hfs Companions Wounded.
Chattanooga, Tenn, April 25.-Thrce col
ored soldiers OF the Twenty -ffth infantry,
led by Dave Madden OF Company G, broke
into Walter Funkerback's fruit camp near
Battlefield station last night and were sup
plying themselves with fruit when young
Funkerback opened Are on them with
revolver The soldiers returned the fire,
when the young man seized a shotgun and
fred both barrels into the intruders. Mad
den fell probably MORALLY wounded and the
other two soldiers were badly wounded,
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GOVERNMENT PRESS CENSOR.
He Has n Very Hard Task I'm Front
Of Him.

New York. April PA Herald special
from Key West says: The government
BILE office for three days and is now getting
matters into working order. Owing to the
use of the wires by the government last
night many thousand words OF prese mat
ter filed before midnight remained unsent
The censor is doing everything in his power
to facilitate the movements OF the fleet
and the army; theories are forbidden; i'm
proper criticisms Of officers are forbidden
advices of engagements between opposing
fleets must go first to the department in
Washington. Press matter may follow; no
code or cipher niessages are permitted.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
FAVOR ANNEXAT1oN.

Mnny Spaninrds Are Tired OF the
Present Situntion.
New York, April ga special to the
Herald dated Havana yesterday says
While Spaniards in all parts of the island
are loudly proclaiming their loyalty there
is an undercurrent anon. the most wealthy
and intelligent in favor of annexation to
the United States. would not be surprised
TO see this sentiment take definite shape
after the siege is more holly pressed by the
United States, and the hopelessness of
SPANS struggle becomes more apparent.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
COLUMBIA AT NEWPORT.
r. Awaiting Orders r. All TINT Has
neeu Given Out.

Newport, R. l.. April 25.-Ths cruise.
columbia. Captain Sands, of the United
states aging squadron, which left Hampton
Roads. arrived here at II o'clock this az
,orroon. An officer OF the Columbia, VINO
came ashore about noon, said thar tne our .
GERS OF the ship were entirely IN 'snofane'
as 10 the nature OF their visit TO TINS Guy.
He said that the arrival OF the columo'.
has been reported to the department. -.
Washington and that the ship was wai'ius
orders. The Minneapolis and Columbia is..
TAUNTON Roads about together at midnignI
saturday. -Four hours LATER the coiump,s
passed the Minnearclis and mas no ,, s, ~ !,
seen her. Az that time tsa MINNEAPOLIS wa
proceadine under two screws. whi'e tue
Columbia used three and came Gong ~ r.
rate OF twenty knots an hour TO NeWlo;''
No one is allowed on board the cruiser
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naval RESERVES Called On.

Mobile. Ala. April PA detachment
Of the Louisiana naval reserves were sent
TO point on the coast on the line of the
new military stations 1t carries full
camp outfit and has telegraph operator.
The camp settled down to routine today.
the full list Of daily exercises being gone
through for the first time since the troops
went under canvas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

Cuban army under General Maxine Gomez
10 be treated MS belligerents. tho freedom
aud independence of the Cuban people hav-
ing heretofore been recognized by act OF
congress-"
The same amendment had been urged
in the committee on foreign relations pre-
vious to the reporting of the bin to tho
senate, and MIR. Turpie only agreed to
tho bringing In OF the bill on condition
that his amendment should be presented
TO the senate. Both In committee and in
senate MIR Turpie maEas elaborate argu-
monts IN support OF his proposition. He
contended that so long ns the insurgent
rights of the Cubans were unrecognized
they could only be regarded as subjects
OF Spain and hence urged that our POSI-
ton in declaring for the recognition OF
the freedom and independence Of tho
Cuban people WAS entirely Inconsistent
with cur refusal to recognize the belliger-
ent rights The roll OF the senate was
called upon this amendment and IL MAS
defeated by n majority of IL, the vote
standing "a to 3S.
There was also some criticism, OF tho
fact that the bill fixed date In the past
week when war was begun.
Senator Peitigrcw declared that the 2tst
was evidently used In order to make legal
the capture OF the lumber vessel, the Buena
Ventura. on that date He characterized
this as a small piece of business for either
the administration or congress 10 indulge
In, and said that under the circu Instances
If he had been president he would have
returned the ship To it's owners. He pre-
aicted that the courts would not settle the
claim in our favor, regardless of this
declaration.
Senator Davis replied briefly TO this
point, saying that the date was not fixed
by the capture of the Buenn Ventura, but
by the recognition by the Spanish gov
ernment that a state Of war began on the
21st as outlined In the presidents mes
sage.
Mr.. white. speaking to the point in q
firm voice, said, "The president speaks |
of our reasonable demands upon Spain. |
Did he" he asked, expect Spain to take |
the view that his demands were reasonable
when he had asked Spain TO part with a ,
large portion OF her kingdom, and To come |
up Hmllng In view OF this polite requestY''
MIR. White Raid 1t was his purpose to
able measures for the prosecution Of tho
war but he did not regard the fixing OF
this date as in any sense n response 10 |
a presidential request.
There was n general request for speedy |
action on the bill and no amendment was |
pressed for n change Of date. This motive |
also nctuated Senator Davis to wlthdraw
an amendment suggested by the commits
tee on foreign relations directing tho presi-
dent 10 prosecute tho war to a successful 1
This amendment was with
drawn in order To leave the bill Just AS I |
hid pasaod the house, thus dispensing with /
the necessity ~ conference and making |
II possible to send the bill to the president !,
today There was no division on the pass
age OF the bill.
H.
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a barren waste under the reconcentrado
system. The withdrawal of large numbers
OF Spanish troops into Havana from other
portions Of the island. which has been in
progress for three weeks, will swell the
population of the city materially and quick
en- the consumption Of supplies,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
InherItnnce Tax valid

washington. April ga decision was
rendered in the United States supreme
court today in the Illinois inheritance tax
case sustaining fhe law on which the case
was brought.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
Maliary LInc Quit..

New York. April 70. Charles Msllor;
said today that the Mallory line service 10
Galveston and Key West would be sns-
pended for the present. owing 70 the war
with Spain
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! N. the house adjourned.
|es FOR FLEETS SILENCE.
= Until u IL Necessary e
Take Hnynuu

Until " IL Necessary to
Take Hnvann.
nnon, April 25,-The failure by
Many time IN the present block
l'arn the fire from Havana defenses
y accordance with a plan upon
blockade is being conducted. The
even Captain Sampson were that
= not get into easy range of the
" o. the land defenses at this
ue proceedings. When the presi-
nay TO make an attack upon aa-
g viii be no hesitation by the
y giving battle to MORO castle
'ans fortifcations. The reason
imposed upon the guns for the
ss'c board concluded 1t would
- sven to demolish the fortifica-
Wy army OF occupation is ready
ahu take possession of the
weeks must elapse before this
y made. Meantime the fleet
/" Keep pounding away all the
sssent repair of defenses and re-
= guns. In this kind Of battle
y % too many chances of a stray
'sno guns disabling one or more
= Such loss would be irrepara-
us, The Spanish and Ameri-
ase too evenly matched to risk
N. our good fighting ships in a
\ slich nothing material is to
'paniards follow this line of
y sasn they withdrew the viz
sueado frcm Havana and at.
|ls ~ . tbs large fleet at the Cape
\, IN the opinion OF the STRAIT
a's hset is awaiting thu result
q ed batile between the Amerl.
Ia,. .Hs havana defenses, with
n, .'asing OF one or more cf In,
Vessels. Then, with the
I, !, ouieiassing the Remaining
Ga we American navy. the Span
&. 'emps a vicious blow at the
a. ana a movement in force
IA. united States squadroas,
4 Il = me blockade, OF course, Is
~ sn troops as much as pos
1, I. e ciapslng before the final
= mad. made upon Cuba by the army
usn,,' p''e reports to the contrary,
10y N Havana is low. Every
~ oasumed within the last
y I, 20 been imported. The coun-
& 'saa has bssa converted into
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

Brigadier General Whee,er
mrnds Alabama National Gusr1'
Birmingham. Ala, April 25.--t speciai 70
The POST Governor Johnston .ouas ~.
ed tIle National Guard Of Alabama INV
service. and will tomorrow appoint Con
rre ssman Jos wheeler as brisadier gen.
erai Tne militia boys have al arrenke'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
bishop burke Oprose. War.

ST, Joseph. Mo-, April 25.--sishop Burke
has created mild sensation in Catholic
circles here by declaring war between the
United States and Spain unnecessary and
that II Will he calamity to this govern
ment and forever blot on our Nations
character.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26

with their employers for an indefinite leave
OF absence. and have responded TO tbs
call of the governor with tho greatest en-
thusiasm. II is said Alabama can, IL neg
essary furnish 5000 trained meu for the
var.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
Glass,
Linseed Oil
and
w all Paper.

We are fayorably fixed to take care q
orders for these three items to the advan.
tnge OF buyers and solicit open orders Tor
prompt shipment.
Samples and prices Of Wall Paper Will
be sent on request to intending buyers
without cost Tell us the rooms you have
and leave the rest to us.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
MAS UNANIMOUS.
i Mar Passed Without
. Single "No."
Il aNpFoRTY.ONE sELONDs
y. time Consumed-Housc
~. Concur in senate !
s.ents 10 Army Bill.

-, April 20. mouse To-Day
M, declaring the existence OF
the United States and the
suaIn in a manner in which
A 10 impress the world. These
~. Of 7o,00c,ooc people voted
,~snting vote and without a roll
~ ! solemn appreciation OF the
~ momentous question. 1t re-
~ minute and forty one sec
,omplish this. The house was
N election case and simply
!, seconds TO declare war. There
lament, no word or question. It
!, me great cheer that went up
Lar and the galleries when
- announced Its passage that
Aus Importance and the sup
Ausiasm behind 1t was shown.
Incidents message was read the
q foreign affairs framed the
Acting Chairman Adams wrote
nd 1t was passed and on its
s.nate in an hour and six min
speaker signed it at 4;49. The
4 the day was devoted to the
e Of Wise VS.. Young, from the
irnnia district. The house de-
ksree to the senate amendment to
Reorganization bill and it was sent
ts.
non, April 25.-The galleries OF
re-s throaged this morning in an
d the presidents message, ask
rs to make a formal declaration
xas read Immediately after pray
listened to with profound atten-
IRE was no demonstration at the
l o. the reading and no demand
kadIug OF the diplomatic corre-
that accompanied the message.
N, simply ordered it referrd I'M
Iales to the committee on foreign
Ia printed for the information OF
Ew then proceeded with the con-
Il the District OF Columbia bust
interest was manifested in tne
* until after IL O'Clock.
" Adams entered the hall and
that the committee had unani-
issed on a bill declaring the exist
state Of war was known all over
|. Mr.. Adams held hurried con-
With the sneaker and Mcssrs.
and Berry of the committee on
HAIRS,
TO- nj. the bill declaring the ex-
ia state of war between this
nj the kingdom of Spain was
There was not a lnurmur OF
The bill was read. The house
feath. The question was put on
Ieadlng and passage favorably ana
lhcent chorus the whole house re-
Aye"
of It's passage was
Iith round of applause and a
no from the floor and galleries
the house resumed consideration
hon case. There was no. excite
required exactly one minute and
seconds for The house to pass the
house had simply paused In the
lon OF Its routine business to pass
alton Of war.
se-Young election contest. from
vas next taken Zip. Mr.. Merrick
argument for Mr.. Wise, |
slant. Messrs. Burke Dem. |
Yost (Rep., Va.} spoke on the |
W.
y 70 adjournment Speaker Reed
Dill declaring the existence OF
ar.
% army reorganization bill with
andments came back to the house
Of Mr.. Hun the amendments
concurred in and the bill was
nference.
n l.,
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c;enaor Retrlintc..

Havana. April 2i.--Delaycd in transmits
sion. via Key West, April 25.-As the GOV.
eminent OF the United States will not allow
Madrid and New York kilograms TO come
to Havana for the press. the press cenor Will
not allow correspondents here to wire the
New York press.
tThe above message Is from Havana and
the first one sent from bere.)
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-26
london spapInrd. Protc~t,

London. April 25.--An exciting meeting
OF Spaniards took place in London this af-
ternoon IT was called TO protest against
the socialist meeting yesterday. at which
the atrocities committed by Spain in Cuba
were vigorously described. Several English
and Irish speakers supported Spain at the
meeting today.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-11-12
A BANQUET AT SILVA.
Guesta Profusely Sprinklcd with
Rose Water After the Meal.

Rose Water After the Meal.
There were several round tables
placed down the middle of the room;
candles burned in candlesticks, all of
which had been imported from Cairo
ut fabulous cost, says the Geogr. phi
cal Journal. Lamps of olive oil were
also about the room. The food was
more than abundant. A whole sheep
stuffed with rice, raisins and pistachio
nuts; soup, chicken, vegetables sue
ceeded each other. Then came trays of
delicious fruit--the trays made of
woven date-fiber; the fruit, the de-
licious black grapes, figs, small va
riety of watermelon, sweet lemons,
pomegranates and man9arins.
Our host did not sit down, but di-
rected the servants. who were most
likely slaves. There is still some traffic
in slaves from Kura, the price of these
being small roll of blue and black
cloth, such MS the natives wear. fancy
most of the Swans dislike of admit
ting Christians TO their town is the
dread that their slave trade will be in
terfered with. There was no conversa-
tion during the meal. for anyone tc
talk would have been n disregard for
the other more important function of
eating.
After long dinner VIC rose and
washed our hands in brass basins. with
water poured ont of ewers, Then all
sat on divans round the room. a ser
want then walked round. showcring
rose water over us so literally that an
other had to follow with n towel and
wipe US dry and while he did this
third stuffed us with incense. This I'M
pleasant ceremony cost cur host large
sum, for rose water imported from
Egypt becomes of fabulous value and
the servants were unpleasantiy liberal
in dispensing it.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-11-12

The astronomers tell us that
on the nights of November 18th
and 9th there will be "n dazzling,
pyrotechnical panorama of stu
pcndous magnitude and unap-
proachable beauty The first of
the displays will result from a
visit of the great Leonid meteors
that envelop the earth once every
thirty-three years. The main
mass of these meteors is not due
until this time next year, but the
scientists say that because of the
fact that these meteors extend over
length of 2,OOO,OOO,OOO miles.
they require many months to pass
and the advance guard is now up
on us. The other great shower of
heavy brilliancy will be caused
by the earth meeting the Andre
medes of Bielid meteors, which
arc closely related if not the
disintegrating parts of the miss
in; comet of Biela. These me-
tcors wore last seen in 1885 at
which time there was a great dis
play, At that time, by the way, a
great ball of blazing iron dropped
from the sky and struck the earth
near Mazapil, Mexico, and that
meteorite is now highly priced
curio in one of Europe's greatest
museums.