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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16
HEAVY FIRING HEARD.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., May 1s, 1885,
Heavy firing off this coast was held by
the men of Battery K, stationed at Fort
Constitution yesterday and reported this
morning. The artillerymen think that
it was on account of some United States
scouting cruisers overhauling vessel.
However, no warships of any kind were
sighted at the fort Sunday, nor did word
come from signal station at the shoals
that any had been seen.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16

each vessel can receive and who viii
supervise it's delivery
The British steamer Twickenham, which
arrived here yesterday from Scotland
with a cargo of coal for Porto Rico, and
which awaited orders here, has cleared.
Destination unknown.
Tho United States auxiliary cruiser
Yale, formerly the American Line steamer
Paris, called here for orders at five o clock
yesterday afternoon.
The Yale returned here today, and Is
now awaiting orders at this port.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16

after which the launch went out again.
this time carrying also Colonel Golpi OF
the general staff, and Mr. Gollan the
British Consul General who Is also act
ing for the United States. A conference.
the despatch said in conclusion. was then
held on board the Spanish launch. It APP
pears from the despatch from Key West
that the nego otiations were without result
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16
HOBART AND THE OLD MAN

WASHINGTON, May 16, 1Sss.-vice-
President Hobart was with the President
today as soon as the latter left the break
fast table. Other callers from the Capt.
tol were not long in arriving. President
Mckinley had scarcely parted with Mr.,
Hobart before Representative Cannon,
Chairman of the Committee on Appropria
tions. were ushered in, with a friend and
closely behind him were Senator Iurr!e
of Indiana, Repres entativesi Loud OF Cali
fornia, SEattuck of Ohio and Sperry OF
(tonuerticlIt
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16
PATROLS DISPERSED.
IBy Cable to The Associated Press

[By Gable to The Associated Press.l
KEY WEST, May 16, 139s.-The Govern
ment tug Osceola reported this morning
that while cruising along the Cuban
coast with the torpedo boat Ericsson, on
Friday afternoon, they saw a large body
of Spanish soldiers patrolling the shore
about eight miles west of Havana. Both
boats sent in a fusilade of shots which
scattered the troops. But it is is not
known If any of the soldiers were killed.
The Spaniards did not return the fire.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16
DIED.

WANSER-In this city on May "A, 1885,
William H. Wanser, in his 18th year.
invited to attend the funeral services this
(Monday) evening at eight o'clock, from
his late residence, No. 4S1 Jersey avenue
InterIaent at New Brunswick, N. j., al
crnivenierce of family
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16

was the first Landscape Lawn Cemetery in
the State Lot owners have no expense fot
care of grounds nor for fencing. If you need
a cemetery lot land every family needs one3,
you will be interested in its beauty and neat
ness its moderate prices and easy terms OF
payment. Office in Jersey City. 2Se Washing
phone No. 52l
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16
SIMPSONS GYPSY ENcAMPMENT

The young folks. Of Simpson Methodist
Church will hold gypsy encampment on
Monday and Tuesday of next week. The
entertainment will take place in the church
parlors. The encampment will be out on the
lawn between the church and the parsonage.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

NEW YORK, May 1o-Forecast for
thirty-six hours ending at P. NJ, Tues
day
cloudy with showers tonight and Tuesday.
Stationary temperature; southerly winds.
H.rtnatt,s ThermometrioaI Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16
Hartnett's Thermomei
MATzERs oFFAor.

New Jerseys best -four costs 25c. more per
barrel than ordinary flour, but worth q dollar
extra. Wholesale only at D. e. Cleary Cs.'a
stores, Greene and Montgomery streets.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16
GLADSTONE SLEEPS WELL.

[By Cable to The Associated Press.1
HAWARDEN, May 49, 1Sss.-Mr. Glad
stone slept well last night and seems a
little stronger this morning in conse-
quence. He is not in pain and is not dis
tressed,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-05-16

1t Is economy to profit by the experience of
others Thousands have been cured by Hoods
sarsaparilla. why not you?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

altogether TO conjecture by the resolution re-
ported by the Foreign Relations Committee
The very vagueness OF the instructions sought
TO be given to the President robs them Of any
greatly embarrassing effect. To make the reso-
luton logical and ineligible. the excised clause
acknowledging the Independence not "of the
people Of Cuba" but Of the present insurrec-
tionary Government, should be restored. With
out II the two other sections plainly lose their
importance and significance.
An effort will be made in the Senate, Of course.
to insert this abandoned provision II II sue
ceeds. the House and Senate will be brought into
radical opposition. and deadlock over the terms
OF the resolution Will probably ensue If the recog
milton clause Is beaten the conservative forces
In the senate may be encouraged to mako a
further vigorous struggle for the abandonment
OF the resolution reported to-day. and the ac-
ceptance in its stead Of the far explicit, in
teeIbe and satisfactory resolution passed by
the House.
The brisk debate which was maintained this
afternoon In the Senate on the Davis resolution
though that resolution was not in any par
liamcntary sense before the body-points TO a
further discussion Of several days before vote
on either the Foraker amendment or the COM
mttees draft can be expected. Meanwhile the
SOLDERING influences which have brought the
House 10 ndorse with promptness and vigor the
rational and well-consd-red programme OF the
Administration may succeed In affecting opinion
I'm the deliberatiye branch sufficiently to cause
II 10 drop rs own extreme views and fall in line
with the more moderate policy OF the President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
TEXT OF THE RESOLUTION.
The following'ls the majority resolution

Whereas. The abhorrent conditions which
have existed for more than three years in the
island Of Cuba. so near our own borders. have
shocked the moral sense OF the people of the
United States have been disgrace 10 Chris
tian civilization. eliminating. as they have. in
the destruction OF a United States battlc-ship
with o6t of its officers and crew while on a
friendly visit in the harbor Of Havana. and can
not longer be endured. as has been set forth by
the President Of the United States in his mes
sage to Congress on April II. 1895, upon which
the action of Congress was invited; therefore,
Resolved. First-That the people OF the island
Of Cuba are and Of right ought 10 be free and
Independent
Second-That It is the duty Of the United
States to demand and the Governmeni or the
United States does hereby demand. that the
Government Of Spain at once relinquish It's au-
thorty and government IN the island II Cuba
and withdraw its land and naval forces from
Cuba AMI Cuban waters.
Third-That the President Of the United States
be. and he hereby is: directed ana empoNeIeed 10
use the entire land and naval forces OF the
Uni ed STA and 10 cliHt. the actual service
Of the United States the militia Of the several
States TO such extent as may be necessary -
carry these resolutions into effect.
Following the presentation Of the report and
after Mr.. Hoar had insisted that consideration
Of the resolution go over until tomorrow on
point OF order came two Of the most remarka-
be speeches yet delivered on the Cuban ques
ton MI Foraker and Mr.. Lodge. both brill
iant and impassoned orators presented differ
ent phases Of the Cuban situation Nr. Foraker
advocated the direct recognition Of the inde-
pendence Of the Cuban Republic, and with an
elO1uence and vehemence seldom heard in the
Senate splenddly maintained hts position.
sharp colloquy between him and Mr.. Elkins
caused much excitement.
Mr Lodge followed with appeal for action
in preservation Of the Nations honor and in
wiping out the stain of "the atrocious murder"
in Havana Harbor His words reached the
heart that the galleries swept with
tremendous wave OF applause.
Mr Lindsay closed the discussion FOR the day
with a powerful speech. in which he advo-
Gated the recognition Of the Cubans and
concert OF action between the insurgent army
anl the United States troops in driving the
Spanish forces from Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
THE POWERS CAN DO NO MORE.
PREMIER sAGAsTA SAID TO HAVE REACHED
THAT CONCLUSION

London. April 13-The Spanish Premier Sehor
Sagasta in an interview this morning. said. ac-
cording 70 a special dispatch from Madrid that
he thought the Powers could not do more than
they have already done in the way OF interven-
tiOn.
The Spanish Premier is then quoted as say
ing that he considers President McKnley's mes
sage TO be "deplorabe.' and he is said 10 have
expressed the belief that II was forced from
him by the clamor OF Congress- which took ad-
vantage Of his weakness although President
Mckinley personally wished 70 modify it,"
Sehor Sagasta Is reported to have added:
The length Of the armstce depends upon
how the rebels behave and upon the attitude
OF the United States. Senor Polo de Bernabe
has been instructed 10 present 10 Secretary
Sherman a further memorandum
In conclusion. the Spanish Minister is quoted
as having announced that he believed Congress
would grant President Mckinley the powers the
latter asked for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SPANISH SYMPATHY IN AUSTRIA.

NOT 4 GOOD WORD To SAY FOR THE UNITED
STATES on THE CUBAN QUESTION.
London. April 1.-THE Vienna correspondent
Of The Times" says
1T IS clear that the Vienna press is able TO
make neither head nor tail Of the message. but
there is "A general tone Of uncertainty and dis
trust of President McKinley's ultimate inten-
tions 1t is somewhat surprising to find such a
deep interest in the question, as Austria Hun
gary is not directly concerned This can only
be exllained by dynastic reasons Nor is 1t
usual to ind such unanmty among all shades
OF opir,ion Not good word is said FOR the
United states. but it is hardly necessary TO ada
that among many grievances against America
some few are imaginary. Perhaps one Which
has the most appearance of Justification is the
refusal Of the United states to accept mixed
commission Of inquiry into the cause of the
Maine EXPLOSION. | believe several suggestions
y,ore mt forward one was that the represen-
tativcs Of some Of the small neutral states
should cooperate with the American commits
sloners Another was that half the commission
should be appointed by the United States and
the other half by certain European Powers
President Mckinley may have had his reasons
for declining to entertain any such proposals.
hut il Is a fact that his doing SO was regretted
elsewhere as well as in Austria
"1he .Neues Weiner Tagblatt' complains of the
CONSPICUOUS absence of all mention or European
,,orvention in President McKinleys message.
vbich contains not even a sympathetic recognl-
tior of IT, This Journal says 1t is questionable
whether that was good policy. as the motto
America for Americans constitutes no sacred
r,oht I'm the law Of nations. President McKin-
Low. II argues who claims for his country the
mission Of securing peace and order in Cuba,
would not be entitled to raise objections II sud
denly other factors were TO come forward and
insist on sharing with him the task Of peace
maker and mediator. for It is not only the inter-
ests of America that are at stake, but those Of
the whole world. and. consequently. Of Europe"
NAMES FAMOUS POLAND WATER
In purity itself. New-York depot. Park Ii.-(Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
THE DEBATE IN THE SENATE.
RESOLUTION OF THE FOREIGN RELATIONS
COMMITTEE DISCUSSED WITHOUT
REACHING A VOTE

Washington. April l3.-Ff;cen minutes before the
Session Of the Senate opened Mr Davis. chairman
ot the Committee on Foreign Relations. entered
the chamber with q bulky package IN his hand.
II vas the report from the committee. which it
was his purpose 20 submit 10 the Seuat" Other
members os ihe Foreign Rotations Committee
dropped one after another into the chamber, that
fact indicating that their work in the committee
room lad been finished
Mr. Davis. al l2l5 p. IN. was recognized by the
Nce-ITesdent aid made the report on the cuban
question Mr. Davis requested that the resolutions
and report Of The committee be read.
Let the resolutions be read first" suggested Mr..
Cochrel
The resolutions and report were then read by the
senaies reading clerk. The reading Of both thc
resolutions and the report was followed with the
most profound attention by The Senators and Inc
auditors IN the galleries TWO or three whispered
conferences held on the floor during the read
Ing OF the report Representative adams. OF
pennsylvania. acting chairman Of the House FOR
esn Affairs Committee talked briefly but earnestly
with Chairman Davis and Mr. Gray. Of the Senate
.o'egn Relations Committee. Hc then huiI4eHy
h't the chamber
~ the conclusion of the reading OF the report
''s. foraker was recognized.
A'' hoar demanded ihat the resolutions lie over
- 'he rules until tomorrow. The Vice
ss'ehI reserved his decision on the point OF
- Mr. Foraker yielded to Mr.. Turp.e MT
demanded to KNOW what the pending question
was. Nr Turpie presented A minority report from
o'esn Relations Committee.
DAVIS said there was no disposition TO
-, ''e question unduly. though it would be
pVs''u as rapidly possible. The speaking would
.'i I'sen De sufficient 70 throw the until
.0i'O O"' The Chair decided Senator Hoars
poiht OF order well taken
Notwithsa ndine tho h1.,.,... ., ,ho v,cc- -pres,-
oen' senator Foraker proceeded 10 discuss the
liz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SENATE DISCUSSES WAR.
IDAY BRILLIANT ORATORY
NO ACTION TAKEN ON THE CUBAN
RESOLUTION.

REPORT OF THE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
psEsENTED-Ir GOES OVER ON AN OBJECTION
FROM Mr.. HoAR-MR FORAKER MAKES AN
1MPAssIoNED APPEAL FOR RECoGNI-
11oN OF THE CUBAN REPUBLIC
MR. LODGE ELOQUENTLY DE
MANDs REPUTATION FOR THE
MAINE DISASTER
Washington. April 13.-War between two
powerful nations was the sole topic Of discus
sion in the Senate to-day. Such excitement.
suppressed though it was; such feeling that
the country the verge Of events that
would make history for all time TO come; such
eloquent and impas stoned oratory and such
keen and brilliant repartee have not been known
IN the Senate since the exciting days when the
country was convulsed by the greatest war OF
modern times
Notwithstanding the throng in he galleries.
the great scmi-circular chamber was almost
as silent as II 1t were deserted. Conversation
was conducted in low whispers. all seeming
10 feel as If from the very air they breathed,
that events historic and momentOus were about
70 occur.
A full quarter OF an hour before tho Senate
was 70 convene Mr.. Davis. chairman Of the
Foreign Relations Committee. entered the
chamber and quietly went TO his seat In the
centre OF the Republican side. He carefully
placed on his desk a bulky package which all
intuitively knew TO be the resolution and re-
port from his committee on which peace or war
might hinge.
The chamber filed rapidly. and when the
Vice Presidents gavel fell nearly every Sena-
tor was at his desk. Scarcely five minutes
had elapsed after the session began before the
vice-President recognized Mr.. Davis. An In
slant hush fell over the chamber. Mr.. Davis
presented TO the Senate the resolution and
report from his committee and requested that
they be read The report a terrific ar
ragnment Of Spain and her policies. yet so
eager were all to hear every word that not the
slightest demonstration occurred throughout
the reading.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
HOUSE RESOLUTIONS PREFERRED.
! CONFERENCE OF CONSERVATIVE REPuBLICAa
SENATOR'S

washington. April 13-The conservative Re
publican members Of the Senate held a meet
ine to-day in the room Of the Senate Committee
on the judiciary after the close Of the Cuban
debate for a general discussion Of the situa-
tiou They did not attempt to reach d definite
conclusion as 10 the course 10 be pursued by
them IN the present emergency, but Tn" cX-
change II views, 50 far as II went. indicated a
decia,i preference for the House resolutions
over those presented by the Senate Committee
on Foreign Relations. Those present AT the
meeting were MossTS. Allison, Iioar. Platt. or
Connecticut. Hale. Elkins Hanna. Mcmillan.
Spooner, Aldrlch. Fairbanks ana Burrows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
OUTBREAK IN THE PHILIPPINES

INSURGENTS SEIZE TELEGRAPH STATION
SPANISH TROOPS SENT TO THE PLACE
Madrid April 13.-It Is reported Mat an Official
telegram has been received from the philippines
saving that a serious outbreak has taken place
in Fuluan and that the insurgents have seized
the telegraph station. the operators barely es-
caping with their lives Troops have been sent
10 4ucll the outbreak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
QUEEN REGENTS ADDRESS TO COKTES
WILL EE ON MUCH THE SAME LINES AS PREsl-
nrNr MK1NLrY,s MEssAGe. II IS sAID.

Washington. April 13.-It is the expectation
based Information from the best sources
that the Queen Regents address to the Spanish
Cortes at its forthcoming meeting viii deal with
the Spanish-American situation, and that follow
ing this the Cortcs itself win deal with the
Cuban question. both as 1t relates To Cuba and
nc il affects the United States. The address or
,bc ouccn will be. to some extent, like the mes
cage Of President Mckinley in submitting 10
,bc legislative branch the views Of the executive
head Of the nation, with recommendations Tor
tho future guidance Of the legislative branch
rhe new Cortes elected about two weeks
ago a large Liberal majority being returned
This will give the Sagasta Ministry ior me hist
lima a majority Of its own political complexion
,r The Cortes and will facilitate the carrying
n,t Of the plans OF the Ministry. Preparations
for the assembling OF the bodies or the Two
IN occur IN about ten days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
WARLIKE MEASURES RUSHED.
STEPS OF GRAVE SIGNIFICANCE TAKEN
BY THE GOVERNMENT
PURCHASE OF THE ST LOUIS AND THE ST PAUL
THE FLYING SQUADRON OFF FOR A PRACTICE
CRUIsE-NAvAL STRATEGY BOARD DIS
CUSsEs CAMPAIGN PLANS WITH
GENERAL LIEF


GENERAL LEE
Washington. April 13-Ths was a day OF
stirring activity at the Navy and War depart
ments. Anticipating decisive action by Congress
the machinery Of the military and naval
branches OF the Government early put in
motion and occurrences OF grave significance
followed in quick succession In every bureau
the work Of preparation went on with en-
thusiasm and rush that were IN marked con-
trast 10 the lethargy that had characterized the
big granite building since Monday. With It all
there added secrecy and reticence on the
part Of officials to discuss the warlike move
ments
The first measure to become known was the
acquisition by the Navy Department OF the
American Line steamships St Louis and St
Paul and with this announcement came the in
formation that in all probability Captain Sgs
bee would be placed in command OF one and
Captain Goodrich OF the other.
Early in the forenoon the Naval Strategic
Board went into session and called Consu-Gen-
eral Lee into the conference. The session was
long and was devoted TO a thorough discussion
of offensive and defensive movements in Cuban
waters General Lee able to give the
Board much valuable information regarding the
defences OF Havana
Crowding close upon these came the news that
the Flying Squadron had put to sea- This
caused intense excitement, and finally elected
the official statement that the squadron had
merely gone to sea for a short practice cruise
There was evident anxiety on the part OF the
officials for news OF the various Spanish fleets,
but UP 10 a late hour tonight no word had been
received OF any movements 1t was rumored
that the Spanish vessels at Porto Rico mad
sailed, but this could not be confirmed.
At the War Department various details or the
prearranged plans for moving the troops were
put in shape but these matters are so well IN
hand that no new orders were Issued.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
A MANIFESTO FROM DON CARLOS.
A THREAT OF TROUBLE FOR sAGAsrA IF III
PERMITS THE LOSS OF CUBA

PERMITS THE LOSS OF CUBA.
Madrid. Aprn 13-Don Carlos has issued a
manifesto. in the course Of which he says:
THE Carlist who in the face Of war with
the United States would rise in arms against
Spain as a traitor II war occurs, all those VINO
Nght against the foreigner who insults us VIII
deserve we'll Of Carlos. II the Spanish Govern
nent does not venture on war but permits the
loss OF Cuba then Carlists who do not respond
TO the voice Of the King will also be traitors
''If the Government will not take up the glove
thrown down by Washington. the King himself
will come to Spain: and II he cannot get soldiers
he win get volunteers from the provinces ~ de-
fend the honor Of the country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
HOUSE ORDERS INTERVENTION.
RESOLUTI AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO GIVE PEACE
FREEDOM CUBA.



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13Th House OF Representatives to-day adopted
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
ArrER TWO MORE BIG sTEAMERs

THE UNITED STATES NEGOTIATING FOR THE
IUCANIA AND THE KAISER FRIEDRICH
London. april 14.-"The Daily Mail" says
the United states Government. is negotiating for
the purchase of the Cunarder Iucania ana the
North German LLOYD steamer Kaiser Friedrich.
which is not yet finished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14

NEGOTIATIONS SAID TO BE ~ PROGRESS FOR THE
OTHER AMERICAN LINE SHIPS.
WASHINGTON. April 13.-President Griscom. OF
The American Line Of steamships. Is in the city
tonight and it Is said that negotiations are
in progress with the Navy Department FOR the
sale Of the New-York and the Paris the re-
naming vessels Of the American Line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SENATOR rORAKER's SPEECH.

HlF. fOTaker said:
yer u his message OF the llth instant.
reviewed iSs .S nS qlu with striking effect and force
ough dlscrsstVH''i@ tVH''i@ ,uDan question. After thof
peets he cosSio Of II In ali It's features and as
has reacheH H"ouhces certain conclusions which ne
sona tn tnen makes certain rccomm, nda lions.
form. ore !" nsaiWe and some IN an Affirmative
that no,,,,,h VI me negative eommenda tons is
The efoy ooyy"imss5anane m he finds ard states to that
sursents g., spain 20 subdue and conquer the In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-14
SPANS DEFENSIVE EFFORTS.

GIVEN TO AN ENGLISH FIRM.
Washington April 13.-InfOrmatiOn has
reached here showing that the Spanish Govern
ment is making extraordinary efforts TO obtain
all the munitions OF war possible She recently
gave to one Of the most prominent English
firms unlimited orders for all the munitions OF
war It could deliver up t. the first day OF May.