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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
rs SANTANA BAY oURsP
Report That a West India Coaling
Station Has Been Secured.

New York, April st is stated here
that the Un ed States is considering
the purchase or lease of Samana bay,
in San Domingo. Samana bay is in the
Mona channel between Porto Rico and
San Domingo. 1t is land-locked bay,
five miles long, with a narrow mouth,
Tended. There are one or two islands in
the bay which would make excellent
coaling stations. Assistant Secretary
of the Navy Roosevelt is said to favor
the plan.
The islands in Samana bay are con-
troIled by syndicate, of which Smith
NJ Weed is the head. Mr.. Weed is
now in Washington carrying on negoti-
ations.
Commander Crowninshield, of the
navy, was recently sent to San Do
mingo to inspect the position.
A dispatch to the Journal and Adver-
tiser from San Domingo says the
United States has secured control of the
harbor and that coal is arriving in
large quantities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
LEE MAY DELAY IT.
Needs Time to Get Americans
Out of Cuba.

Washington, April 5.-Captain Sigsbee,
in the course of his examination before
the house committee on foreign affairs to-
day stated it to be his opinion that his
vessel the Maine, was blown up by.
submarine mine located by the Spanish
authorities AS to whether it was fired
by the Spanish authorities or not he de-
ciined to express an opinion. He told the
committee what he had testified to be-
fore the board of inquiry about the buoy
to which the Maine was anchored being
the most unfrequented buoy in the harbor.
placed he said, was such that he could
have fired upon both forts at the same
time.
The committee is to meet again tonight
to prepare the text of the resolutions to
be submitted to the house. The mem
ton they have, believe war is inevitable
unless Spain makes a square back-down-
An intirnation is thrown out that will
not be declared just yet in any event, be-
cause Consul General Lee has cabled that
II will require several days to get the
Americans off the island
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ENGLAND A PARTY.
Great Britain is in the Movement For
Mediation.

Washington, April 5.-Notwithstand-
ing the many reports of European me-
diauOn, they assumed their first tan
g1bIe form when at least two of the for
eiSn establishments in Washington re-
ceived official information that an ex-
change of notes between the great
powers was now in progress with a
view to arriving at a basis on which
they could make a joint proposal for
mediation 1t is evident that the ex-
change has not yet been productive of
common understanding as the embas-
sadors and ministers at Washington
have not received instructions to mi
tate the movement. Their only infor-
nation thus far is that the notes are
passing by telegraph between the cap
italS of Europe.
1t has been understood that France
and Austria were most active in bring
ing about this movement, and that
Great Britain had held aIoof from it.
but it has developed that the British
government is also taking part in the
exchange and that in case of concerted
action by the powers Great Britain
probably would act with the others.
The Spanish government seems to be
hopeful of results from this movement
and this inspired additional ground for
the belief that it will not be regarded
with favor by the United States. The
diplomats, however, think that if a
common understanding was reached by
the great powers of Europe such sug-
gestions as these combined powers
might make could not lightly be set
aside. The general view of the diplo-
mats is that the movement is not so
much one toward reconciling the United
States and Spain as it is to preserve the
peace of the world by combined action.
Spain's policy in this matter is one of
urging on the European powers that if
Cuba was free from Spanish sover-
eighty the next move under the Monroe
doctrine would be to bring an end to
european control over other West In
dian possessions. Great Britain, France
and Denmark have interests in that 10
cality. In other quarters it was stated
that the influence of the powers was
more likely to be exerted on Spain. in
urging her to the largest possible meas
ure of concession.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
GEN. LEES REQUEST
For Delay in Declaration of War Will
Not Stop the Message.

Washington, April 5.-A Republican
member of the foreign affairs commit
tee says that the delay asked for by
Gen. Lee to get the Americans off the
island, he understands, will not entail
a delay in the transmission of the pres
ident's message to congress, and a
prominent member of the house said
this afternoon that so far as the admin
istration is concerned, no delay is de-
sired beyond today for the transmission
of the message. He said
IF Gen. Lee believes that the safety
of the Americans in Havana would be
imperiIed, we must wait. We cannot be
responsible for a massacre. But the
fact that Gen. Lee fears the possibility
of such a thing shows the kind of peo-
pie we are dealing with
Some of the house leaders are confer
ring this afternoon with the members of
the foreign relations committee to Sc
cure unity of action in the resolutions
to be passed by both houses as the re-
sponse to the presidents message.
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IT IS FINISHED.
The Presidents Message is Ready and
Will Go in Tomorrow

Washington, April 5.-The president
| has completed his Cuban message and
| it will be presented to congress on We'd
| nesday. Secretary Long, after the spec
/ ial cabinet meeting last night, author
lied the Associated Press to make
| this statement.
will not be accompanied by the consular
reports dealing with the state of affairs
in Cuba. These will go to the commit
| tee on foreign relations of the senate
for their private information and will
not be made public just now. The di-
p1omatic correspondence between the
United States and Spain will not be
submitted at present.
The cabinet meeting lasted from 8
until after II, and was devoted entirely
to the careful reading and discussion of
the presidents draft of his message
Every member of the cabinet was pres
ent. The document was gone over point
by point and met with the approval of
the cabinet in every material respect.
The only changes made were in few
points of Verbiage. When the meeting
was over and the members dispersed
there was general air of relief and
satisfaction on all faces as though the
air had been cleared of doubt and the
members firmly resolved on what they
deemed the proper course of action, had
set out to follow the course to it's logical
conclusion. The suspense evidently was
over
Secretary Long, apparently, had been
deputed as spokesman for the meeting
to the character of the message he re-
fused to speak. 1t was learned from
other sources, however, that the mes
sage is in part review of Spain's
course in the present and previous wars
in Cuba. That it will contain some
definite recommendations may be in
ferred from the remark of one member.
while 1 can say nothing explicit, con-
cerning the details of the message
said he, Il may say that it is a strong
explicit statement and one. with which
congress will be thoroughly in accord
1t was suggested that congress was
Foraker resolution, but nothing more
explicit could be obtained.
1t is understood that while the con-
sular reports on Cuba are withheld
from the public for the present, out of
regard for their authors who are still
in Cuba, that their publication is not
deemed essential by the cabinet One
member in discussing this point said:
..They contain only information which
has by this time been, quite thoroughly
presented to the public from other
sources
From the fact that the diplomatic
correspondence is not presented with
the message it is inferred that its main
features are touched on in the message
itself whether in the form of extracts
or merely in substance.
The fact that the autOnOmiSt cabinet
of Cuba has issued an appeal to the in
surgents for an armistice, with the idea
of arranging peace, is regarded here by
the best informed members of the adj
ministration to be simply a covert eff
fort to induce the Cubans to surrender.
1t is not taken seriously. as the opinion
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
NO MEDIATION.
President Mckinley Will Not Even
Consider It.

New York, April 5.-European inter-
ference in American affairs will not be
tolerated by President Mckinley, says
the Washington correspondent of the
Herald. There will be no mediation of
the differences between the United
States and Spain, for the administra-
ton will not accept it. Believing such
acceptance might establish a precedent
for future interferences in questions to
which the United States may be a
party ard in line with the historic pol
icy enunciated by President Monroe op-
posing European meddling with affairs
affecting this government, the admin
istration has decided that if there is
to be mediation it must be mediation
with Spain for the independence of
Cuba and not mediation between the
United States and Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
The Washington Post Says the Gov
ernment Sees No Other Alternative.

ernment Sees No Other Alternative.
Washington, April 5.-The Washing
ton Post says that unless Spain, within
40 hours, yields all by surrendering Gu
ba, war cannot be averted. 1t sums up
the situation as follows:
President McKinley's message to
congress will be a ringing, vigorous doc
ument that promises to meet the full
expectation of congress and the coun-
try. 1t will be a Scathing arraignment
of Spain, showing that she has demon
strated her utter incapacity to govern;
that her colonies have declined in pop
ulation as the result of mis-rule and op-
been damaged and American lives and
property imperiled ard that existing
conditions should not and will not be
tolerated by this government.
THE destruction of the battleship
Maine and the slaughter of 266 officers
and Seamen, serving under the United
States flag, will be commented upon in
strong language and Spain will be held
responsible for that disaster. The pres
1dent will make no direct recommends
ton, but his message will point clearly
to the necessity of armed intervention
to restore order and peace. He will not
recommend the recognition of the indie
pendence of the island for the inSur-
gents have no established form of gov
ernment and the president and cabinet
believe that a travesty would be pre-
sented to the world if, following the
recognition of independence, the Uni
ted States should as the result of war,
take that independence away by Seiz
ing or annexing the island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
SPY SHOT AT
While Skulking in the Neigh
bOrhOOd of Fortress Monroe.

Fort Monroe, Va, April 5-Several
nights ago the sentry at Fort Monroe
whose post was nearest the newly ar
ranged Esplanade rapid fire and dis
appearing guns, noticed man skulking
along the grassy side of the slope. He
challenged, but received no answer.
The next night the same thing occur
red, and the sentry challenged and then
fired. Blank cartridges We're in use, but
since the incident Capt. Hoslxins of the
fort is authority for the statement that
the guard is armed with ball cartridges
and with orders to shoot.
When Commodore Schley was at the
Hotel Chamberlain, a man of foreign
appearance watched him closely.
Friends of Commodore and Mrs
Schley noticed the man several times.
He is registered at the hotel but has
avoided all the guests. While the SEN
tries at the fort can shoot a stranger
intruding, there is no law in force by
which, at present, he can be apprehend-
ed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
LEAVING KEY WEST.
War Scare Starts an Exodus From
the Florida Coast.

Key West, Fla, April 5.-Acting un-
ger ger orders from Washington. Captain
sampson, commander of the JJnita5
states fleet in these waters has sent
the survey boat Bache from the Tortu
gas TO Havana 1t is assumed here that
she goes to afford q mode of safe eeress
Tor American citizens should a riot oc
cur IN Havana or war be declared
The Mangrove, which was lying at the
COCK mere, received unexpected orders
to proceed to Havana and sailed in,-,a
clately- The usual exciting rumors re-
gardlng trouble in Havana ran riot aft
er her departure.
1he Eoith Howe, a brand new gov
ernment lighter, while dischargina oosI
into the Indiana during a heavy sea
was dashed violently against the battle,
snip ana had to be towed in, and She
coal still aboard. u
1he Iowa is to have a protection Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
FOR THE POPE.
Archbishop Ireland Called at
the State Department Today.

Washington, April 5.-Archbishop Ire
land came to the state department at
II 80 p m today. He evidently had ar
ranged for the call beforehand and was
expected, for he was shown at once into
Assistant Secretary Days room.
To reporters, who asked his mission,
Archbishop Ireland was evasive and
said he came simply to pay his respects.
Assistant Secretary Day said at noon
that there had been no mediation or in
tervention of other powers, material or
moral.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
STILL AT CAPE VERDE.
The Spanish Flotilla Has Not Yet
Sailed For America.

New York, April 5.-A dispatch to the
World from ST. Vincente, Cape Verde
islands, says:
1.-The Spanish torpedo fiotilla, under
command of Commodore Villimil is
still here. Three of the torpedo vessels
arrived in one day, three others later
and then the transport came. No more
are expected. They are now in good
order
There are seven vessels IN all-three
torpedo boats, three torpedo destroyers
and a merchant ship converted into an
auxiliary cruiser, the Cuidad de Cadiz.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
THE TEXAS TO SAIL.
Goes to Meet the San Francisco and
New Orleans.

New York, April SIT was stated
had been received from washington for
the sailing of the big battleship Texas.
and that she would leave this port not
later than Wednesday.
Rumor at the navy yard was to the
effect that the Texas is to proceed to
sea to meet the San Francisco and New
Orleans now en- route from England
two latter ships being intercepted by
Spanish cruisers in the case of war
so that there may be no danger of the
breaking out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
THE FOUR " ELS.''
Government Buys Four of the Nor
gan Line Steamers.

Washington, April 5.-The navy de-
partment this morning concluded the
purchase of four of the ten ships con-
tracted for yesterday. The four ves-
sells selected and which are now the
property of the government are the
Morgan line steamers Ell Rio, Ell Norte,
Ell Sol, and FL Sud. No orders have as
vet been sent to the naval authorities
at New York as to the disposition of
these vessels, but it is understood that
the work of preparing them for duty as
auxiliary cruisers will begin immedi-
ately
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
A SPANISH FALsEHooD.
Madrid Gables That the United
States Reply Has Been Received.

Madrid, April 5.-The reply of the
United States has been communicated
to the Spanish government. Its contents
nave not been made public and no act
ion has yet been taken upon it
Washington, April 5.-An official an
nouncement was authorized by the
w hite House that negotiations with
Spain have not been resumed This
statement was made after the Associat-
ed Press cablegram had been submitted
to the President and Judge Day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
ORDERED OUT no SEA.
Ram Katahdin to Leave Philadelphia
Navy Yard Under Sealed Orders.

Philadelphia, April 5.-Orders from
Secretary Long reached League Island
navy yard to-day for the ram Katahdin
to leave the yard as soon as she could
be gotten ready.
Commander Wilde has sealed orders
which are not to be opened until deep
water is reached
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05

sand bags. the preparation being now in
progress.
Many fanatics, fearing that war is at
hand, will leave Key West today for
Mama
Ensign Gherardi, now on the gunboat
Nashville, will leave today to take COM
mand of the tug Sioux now at New
York.
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MUST BE QUICK.
Meeting of European Diplomats
is Projected.

Washington, April 5.-Some of the dip
lomats have suggested meeting of the
representa- tives in Washington of the Eu-
ropean powers in order to see if some
thing cannot be done to preserve peace.
1t is felt by diplomats who desire Euro
made quickly and that there is no fur
ther time for parley between the Euro
pean capitals
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AMERIcANs 10 LEAVE.
Arrangements for Getting Them Out
of Havana.

Havana, April 5.-The Mangrove and
the Bache are expected here today to
take to Key West such Americans as
desire to go. Consul General Lee has
been authorized to hire merchant YES
sells, if necessary and will probably en-
ploy the steamer Florida, of the coast
line, due here today, the Mascotte,
which is due here Wednesday, and the
Olivette which is due for an extra trip
on Thursday. The Fern will remain
here so far as is known
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
ANDREE HEARD FROM.
Returned YukOner Brings News
of the BaIOOniSt.

Victoria, B. c., April 5.-Jack Carr, a
former United States mail carrier, has
arrived at Departure bay from st.
Michael, via Dawson, with advices from
Andree the ballooniSt.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
Heavy Fire Loss at vicksbure

Vicksburg, Miss, April 5.-Fire which
broke out at 1:30 this morning destroyed
the Piazza Opera House. Pitts drug store.
Piazza harness factory and buggy ware
house The loss will approximate SIPS. :
600, only partially covered by insurance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
AT LEAVENWORTH.
goth Infantry Must Be Ready to
Move.

Leavenworth, April 5.-Oficers of the
Twentieth regiment, composed of eight
companies of United States infantry,
stationed at Fort Leavenworth, re-
ceived orders to-day, from the war de-
partment to be in readiness to move.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05

sovereignty and dominion in Cuba and
until this was removed there could be
no peace.
Mr. .Turpie concluded at 1:3O o. m,
and the senate took up the sundry civil
appropriation bill.
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Havana to take off Gen. Lee and our
consular officers as well as all Ameri-
cans who desire to leave the island.
Washington, April 5.-The state de-
partment has received a dispatch from
Consul General Lee. saying that in case
war is declared, he will not be able to
get the American citizens out of Cuba
before next Sunday.
Washington, April 5-The senate
committee on foreign relations was
prompt in getting together to-day. The
meeting was held for the especial pur-
pose of deciding whether the committee
should make its report on the Cuban
situation to-day or postpone that ac-
ton until the Presidents message shall
be received. There is great impatience
over the delay on the part of some of
the members of the committee, notably
Senator Frye, who has urged that every
day of pOStpOnement was some Valu-
able time lost.
The senators wanted to report on
Monday, and they were restrained with
great difficulty on the promise that the
message in all probability would be
sent to-day. Other members of the
committee while quite anxious to re-
port have felt that the President should
be given time absolutely necessary to
shown a disposition to extend>this time
so as to get our cOnSulS out of Cuba
safely. This latter necessity was urged
upon the committee quite StrenuOuSly
at the meeting to-day, and had a per-
ceptible effect in influencing it's MEM
bers.
Senator Davis had seenAssistant Sec
retary Day by appointment previous to
the meeting of the committee and was
able to give quite positive assurance
that the way would be entirely clear
Senator Frye also had a conference
with the President, and it is understood
showed a disposition to allow time alb
solutely necessary to take care of the
consuls.
Washington, April 5.-The cabinet is
in session, carefully reviewing the
forthcoming message.
Washington, April 5.-The house com
mittee on foreign affairs met at 1O:3
this morning. Capt. Sigsbee, Admiral
Irwin and several experts in explosives
had been summoned to give testimony
regarding the blowing up of the Maine.
Representative Qujgg of New York be-
fore he entered the committee room
said that Spain would be held RESPONSE
bic for the blowing up of the Maine. He
as in favor OF reporting a resolution in
structlng the president to drive Spain
from the western hemisphere: '.T think
there should be concerted action he
tween the eXecutiye and the two houses
should call both committees to the
White House this afternoon and read
the message to them. The message
should hold Spain strictly accountants
and the answer of congress should he a
resolution desiring him to drive Spain
from the western hemisphere. That
resolution should be reported to both
houses tomorrow Immediately after the
message goes in and in my opinion.
passed without debate
It has developed that the house COM
mittee on foreign affairs made a tenta-
tive proposition to the senate commit
tee on foreign relations to meet in
joint session to secure concentrated ar
tion, but up to the present time. the
senate committee has not accepted the
invitation
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4th Extra.
POSTSCRIPT.
SUDDEN CALL.
The Republican Members of the
House Committee
On Foreign Relation Hurriedly
Called Together.
EUROPEAN MINISTER'S
At Madrid Are Busy Trying to
Arrange Peace.
The Pope's Representative Calls
on the Queen.
EUROPEAN MINISTERS
At Madrid Are Busy Trying to
Arrange a Peace.
The POpe's Representative Calls
on the Queen.
SPAIN MAY YET YIELD
Disposition to Grant American
Demands Hinted At.

Washington, April 5.-The Repub1i-
cans of the house committee on foreign
affairs was hurriedly called together at
8 o'clock this afternoon
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Madrid, April 5.-The premier Senior
Sagasta, on leaving the palace, after an
audience with the queen regent, an
nounced to the newspaper representa-
tiYes that the rumors of cabinet dis
sensions in regard to the crisis, were
absolutely unfounded. Senor Sagasta
added that no cabinet council would be
necessary today unless fresh informa-
tion came to hand from Rome or Wash
ington, the Spanish government today
having received no dispatches except
the telegram from the Spanish minister
at Washington, Senior Polo Bernabe,
giving the tone of American public
opinion and diplomatic rumors.
The papal nuncio had a conference
with the queen regent this morning.
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Madrid, April $3.50 P. M.-The Ger
man and Austrian ambassadors have
just visited the United States minister,
General Stewart L. Woodford, after
which they called on the queen regent.
There are no developments as yet,
pending further reply from Washing
ton.
Spanish AS declined on the bourse.
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Madrid, April 5-There seems to be
every indication of the United States
securing what she asked for at last
weeks conferences, and which, in spite
of counter proposals, have been the sole
basis for American negotiations