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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-10
TALK OF SECRET SESSION.
Cuban Question May Be Debated Be-
hind Closed Doors.

Washington, April 9.-There was
rumor about the capitol today to the
effect that the house of representatives
would consider whatever resolutions
were reported in secret session. 1t
could not be traced to any responsible
authority, and was generally discred-
tied. OF course. it had been specialized
upon as a possibility, but the leaders
seem to agree that a secret session with
the large membership of the house
would not prevent the proceedings
from leaking out, and that the news of
a secret session of the house would be
printed as fully as the proceedings of
the senate's executive sessions are. The
only possible advantage of having the
proceedings in executive session. they
believe would be the probable shorten
ing of debate.
General Henderson of Iowa one of
the floor leaders of the majority AMI a
member of the committee on rules, said
that the subject had not been preached
to him.
"Of course, we have the power TO
consider questions in a secret session."
said he. but giving an off-h2nd opin-
ion, / can see no advantage in proceed
ing behind closed doors. If we desired
to have a free discussion of an inter-
national question where there was dan
ger Of disturbing our friendly relations
with a foreign government, it might be
wise to have the discussion secret, but
il seems to me this matter has gone
too far. The American people are with
us, and we might as well say what we
have to say in the omen. -
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Washington. April a.-The president and
his advisers proceeded today on the
plans heretofore determined upon. The
message will be sent to congress on Mon
day and viii be accompanied by the
voluminous reports of United States
consuls stationed in Cuba, which have
been accommodating for many months.
During the day the president conferred
with number of congressional leaders
as to the form of resolution 10 be passed
by congress following the presentation of
his message. 1t is now practically De
cided TO separate Intervention ana IN
dependence. A resolution will be passed
speedily, confined to simple Intervention
leaving the question of independence 10
be determined by subsequent action OF
congress. This is in accordance with the
presidents expressed desire
The military and naval preparations
continued undated and the experts are
formulating prospective plans OF opera.
ton. II seems 10 be the view that IL
will not be necessary to extend the cam
paign beyond the island of Cuba, unless
Spain assumes an aggressive attitude
in which case the operations OF the
will be extended to the Spanish posses
sions of Porto Rico. the philippines, the
Canaries and possibly Spain itself; II Is
the opinion however. that the ngnting
Cuban waters, and that after the United
States control Cuba, hostihtieS would not
be prolonged. This view, however. leaves
out the fact that after lighting once be
gins, it cannot foreten how tar il will
go. and the government is preparint1or
any emergency.
Sir Julian Pauncefote called at the state
late in the day, ana this leo
to the conjecture that the powers of
Europe were contemplating another
move.
1t can be stated positively, however,
that the visit of the British ambassador
had no references TO the action of the
powers or to the Spanish situation. The
powers have taken their action. so far
as the United States is concerned, and
nothing further is anticipated from that
quarter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-10
ESTEEMED BY AMERICANS.
Senior Polo's Conduct Stamps Him a
True Cavalier.

Washington, April 9.-The state de-
partment gave out the following to-
day:
Secretary Sherman, referring to the
report in Madrid that the Spanish le-
cation at Washington had been at
tackled remarked today that, as
everyone here knows, there is no truth
in IL. but on the contrary the Spanish
minister is highly esteemed, is received
everywhere and is respected by all our
people. If, as result of pending con-
troversies. he shall be recalled by his
government, he will carry with him the
kindly regard of the president and
members of the cabinet, as we'll as of
the people generally.
Mr. Sherman's denial that the Span
ish legation had been attacked is in
line with official denials which the
Spanish minister himself cabled to
Madrid. The minister stated today he
at no time had attached any import
ance to the petty annoyances directed
against the legation property and off,
Gals. 1t has been attributed to ignor-
ant vandalism, mainly by small chill
dren.
1t can be stated in this connection
that Senior Polo y Bernabe has
sought to lessen the friction be-
tween the two governments rather
than to increase it. Some of the
annoyances of late have been of
an aggravating character, even though
petty, and were repeated again last
night. Had he been disposed to do so.
the minister might have made these
indignities cause for complaint, and an
lndignity to the German coat of arms,
in fact, was the final cause of the rup-
ture over the Caroline islands But
Minister Polo has preferred to minirn-
lie these annoyances and to assure his
government by cable that he was re-
celYing every proper consideration here
The minister was somewhat annoyed
today at published statement to the
effect that some attache of the lega-
ton had criticised United States con-
suls for leaving their posts in Cuba
through fear. The minister and all his
stair denied that any such criticisms
have been made and they feel that this
represents the care they are taking to
avoid action which will increase the
strain of the present situation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-10
HER WIFELY SOLICITUDE.
A Burning Question In the Event of
War

War.
Washington Star: John" she said
to him in an appealing tone. just when
he was getting a Decline on the bed
preparatory to turning out the light.
the other night. you wouldn't go of
to any cruel. cruel war and leave me
all alone. would you?"
Course I would. Elvira, he replied,
fervently, if q. bit brutality. What kind
of a thing with big T do you think
your husband is. anyhow? Fellow s
got to be either man or a mouse in
this world. Would l go? Well. 1 guess
yes
And get yellow fever. and the black
plague, and beri-beri. John, and all the
rest of those horrid things? And, may
be, get cut up by one of those awful
machetes, too"
We'll, I'll tell you what. 'Vira," said
he, in a confidential tone, I don't be-
lieVe I'd be able to stand more tnan
two dozen doses Of the yellow jack and
the black plague and what you call
beri-beri, if / had 'em all at one and
the same time, and if ! did happen to
get EN- all at the same time that way
l don't s'pose it would take mOre'n d
hundred machetes to wind me up"
why. John, how you talk. Amt
you afraid to think of it all?"
Afraid, nothing said John, vail
antly.
He was just about TO trapse across
the borderland Of sleep. when she gave
him little jao, and said:
john
"Huh?"
Il only want to know out of curios
ity, of course; but would your life in
surance policy De any good if you went
to ware"
This explains why Elvira hears so
much talk about blamed mercenary
women" around the house nowadays.
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SPANISH PRESS OPINION.
Editorials Written Before the Cabinet
Decision Yesterday.

|. Madrid, April 80 a. m.-Ei Liberal
(Moderate Republican,, says:
1.-THE powers preliminary proceedings
at Washington do not speak intentions
favorable to Spain. 1t is clear that the
powers are Indifferent to the opinion
of the Spanish government, while the
phrase necessary guarantees in the
note suggests indifference to our legiti-
mate and imprescribtabIe rights"
The Epoca's article of last night,
suggesting the governments compli-
ance with the powers intention to find
definite and permanent solution of
the Cuban question, makes Ell Liberal
suspect that the article was inspired
by portion of the cabinet, headed by
Senior Moret, minister of the colonies,
whose object is to upset the war party,
and Ell Liberal demands an immediate
explanation of the terms definite and
permanent solution" which will enable
Spain to judge openly of the proposals.
The Globo (Liberal) this morning re-
Joices at the "calmer judgment of yes
terday's press highly commencing
the utterances of the Correspondence
de Espano and the Epoca, and adding:
Neither America nor Spain can ignore
the collective action without daring
the European powers. England's par
ticipation necessitates SPANS watchful
eye on the developments. We have not
forgotten that the Times says, In or
dereto treat with the insurgents, the
Spanlards must pocket their pride
Unless the powers tie the Americans
hands against further aiding the in
surgents, their inference will be of
little benefit to America, Spain or Eu-
rope"
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LAST FIVE YEARS.
One Spaniard Who Banks On a Pro-
longed Conflict.

London, April 10.-Lloyd's weekly
newspaper this morning publishes an
Interview in a prominent place with
Colonel John Hay, the American am
Dassador, whose remarks are of the
most discreet character.
The paper also publishes an interview
with Count Derascon. the Spanish am
bassador, who is reported to have said:
The responsibility rests with Presi-
dent Mckinley. If he makes war there
will be war which VIII lest four or FIVE
years, or forever. and will ruin both
Spain and the United States. We shall
fully avail ourselves of letters of
marque The Maine was lost through
the ignorance or carelessness of her
officers and crew"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-10
DANGER OF TORPEDO FLEET.
Should It Sail This Way, Flying
Squadron Will Meet It.

New York, April "a special to the
Tribune from Washington says: The
navy department has received informa-
ton that the Spanish torpedo flotllla pur
chased 600 tons of coal at ST.. Vincent.
Cape Verde islands, and is now ready
for sea- awaiting orders. Not only did
each of the six torpedo boats MI their
bunkers. but the accompanying transport
ship laid in full supply of fuel. 1t is
consid cred here that the fotilla was pre-
pairing TO resume its voyage 70 the West
Indies, when the situation became so
acute several days ago, and that IL is
now held under orders from Madrid in
readiness to return directly TO the Canar-
les and receive further reinforcement and
protection from Cadiz. So long as il stays
in port it causes no particular concern
at the navy department. but should it
sail with an unknown destination. the
board Will strongly urge the i'm
mediate dispatch OF the flying squadron
for a cruise in the vicinity of Porto Rico
to intercept the little fleet in any attempt
to reach q base Of supplies near this con-
tinent or to effect junction with the
Nizcaya and the Oquendo. which were
still at San Juan de Porto Rico Friday.
After today the United States will have
no consular officers in Spanish ports to
the movements Of vessels.
but a comparative system will go into
operation for securing trustworthy IN
formation promptly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-10
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
Probability of Senate Committee
Changing It's Verdict.


Washington, April 9-There was no
meeting of the senate committee on
foreign relations today, the committee
having adjourned until Monday next
Several Of the members of the commit
tee were at the capitol and they casual
~ dropped into the committee ROOM
where the Cuban situation was the up
Dermost topic.
There no longer appears to be doubt
that the committee will change its YER
dict on the method of recognizing Gu
ban independence so as not to include
the present government of the insur-
gents. and to practically make the de-
claration one for Intervention only, if
the president represents the necessity
for thus limiting the official action of
the country. The movement 10 secure
general compliance with the presidents
wishes in this matter has gained rap
idly until it includes apparently most
of the oldest senators, and it is CLAIMED
that the committee on foreign relations
VIII yield to the representation of
these senators. The members of the
committee who are now expected to
support the president are Messrs. Frye,
Cullom, Lodge, Clark, Gray and Daniel.
will take this position.
Mr. Davis declined today to say what
might be the action of the committee,
or in any way discuss the probsbiii-
ties of its action. He expressed the
opinion that the senate would not con-
slider the subject in executive session.
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DIFFERENCE IS TECHNICAL
Republican View of Intervention
Alone and the Pro-Cuban Plan.

Washington, April 9.-The steering
committee of the house Republicans
had q long conference with Senator
Davis of Minnesota, chairman of the
foreign relations committee of the SEN
ate. regarding the legal phases in
volyed in the question of Intervention
and recognition.
The members of the steering commit
tee say that the more they consider
the difference between intervention
alone and Intervention with recogni-
ton, the more they are convinced that
it is a technical rather than a substan-
tial difference. They find, however,
said one of them today, that the ques-
ton of Cuba's liability for the Spanish
bonds lawfully made a lien on the Gu
ban revenues. seems an open question,
and the situation presents undoubted
and vexing complications and POSSIBLE
ties.
Mr.. Bailey, the Democratic leader Of
the house, takes the position that nei-
Their the United States nor Cuba could
possibly be held liable for the Spanish
bonds, for which Cuba's revenues were
pledged as security. THE security dis
appears said he, but the obligation
of Spain remains. A whole people can
not be mortgag ed."
Hall, in his work on international
law, maintains as a fundamental prin-
cipie that the local obligations of a.
portion of state acquired by cession
or conquest are assumed by the coun-
try to which the territory passes, but
in this instance it is commended that
these bonds are not local obligations,
in the sense that bonds issued by a city
for local improvements would be, but
are purely Spanish obligations for
which certain securities as collateral
were pledged.
t. =
1icans should finally decide upon a sim
pie intervention resolution, that the
Democrats would antagonize with an
independence resolution.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-10
THE CONDITIONS.
AGGRAvATE SITUATION.
Spanish Armistice Will Have This
Effect On the Congress.

Washington, April 9.-Representative
Lorimer, of Illinois, one of the organizers
OF the Republican movement TO take i'm
mediate action for Cuba, said tonight:
The decree of armistice will not
change the situation one iota. 1t will not
delay the presidents message. 1t is only
another pretext for delay because Spain
is not able TO fight in the rainy season.
They hope by establishing an armistice
extending over the rainy season. to pre-
pare themselves for an active campaign
IN the autumn. which no one in favor of
Cuban independence or intervention would
entertain for moment. Its issuance
with those conditions will make public
men now in favor of asking further delay
proceed Immediately
Representative Mann, of Illinois. who
has taken an active part in the Cuban
agitation in the house said:
If the decree of armistice proposed
such conditions to be observed by the
United States, the decree is a fraud on
its face. If the president delays the
message on that account. there will be
declaration of recognition of independ-
ence by congress by the middle of next
week If any European power starts TO
aid Spain it will result in war between
the powers of Europe, which will mean a
division of China. and will be a conflict
that will be one of the greatest in his
tory
A leading Republican member of the
house committee on foreign affairs ex-
pressed the opinion late tonight that the
armistice offered by Spain. instead of
relieving the situation would only aggra-
vate IT. He said that he believed that
this country would not rest short of the
complete abjuration of the Spanish au-
thorities over any part of Cuban terri
tory.
Il do not hsneye." he said, that the
armistice arranged at this late dav by
Spain will affect the attitude OF the
United States There is every reason
why Spain should want an armistice now
and IL might be significant as a central
motive that the rainy season. with all the
horrors it has to the unacclimatized
Spanish soldiers. will set in within three
weeks and continue until about November.
Everybody knows what its effects have
been on the troops sent over from the
peninsula, and i'll the present contingency
with the resources practically exhausted
continued activity of the insurgents
coupled with the fatal work of the
season, may mean. and | think il would
mean, fatal termination of the Spanish
cause in the conflict. Its objects are re-
lief from the hoped-fOr avoidance of
action By this country as well as delay
with the insurgents until more auspic-
lous season. In that view. | am against
its consideration for a moment Our DO
sition at this time with reference to
Spain contempiates, first Intervention i'm
humanitys cause, which would not be
fulfilled by anything short of the entire
sweeping away of Spanish sovereignty
and second, the destruction of the Maine
I repeat that / do not believe that the
armistice at this time will. or it certainly
should not. have any bearing on our at
titude in the situation -
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OUR coNsULs IN SPAIN.
Permission Given Them to Leave If
They So Desire.

Washington, April 9.-Permission has
been given by the state department TO
the United States eonsuls in Spain TO
leave that country if they desire pending
the threatened severence of all diplomatic
relations between Spain and this country.
They have not been ordered TO leave.
in the case of rupture between two ma
tons. but they are permitted TO exercise
their own discretion in the matter. The
effects OF the consulates, such for in
stance. as unimportant papers and furni-
ture. was turned over to the representa-
tlves OF some friendly government. AS
Great Britain has authorized her con-
snlar officers in. Cuba to take charge of
the effects of all United States consulates
there, it is presumed like authority will
be given to English consular officers in
Spain.
So far as the officers here have been adj
yised. none of the consuls has left his
post in the peninsula
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NO DANGER TO wooDFoRD.
Safe From Harm Even Should Hos
tilities Break Out.

Washington. April 9.-It is stated at
the state department that United States
Minister Woodford at Madrid has not
actually been recalled but has been given
full discretion TO govern his movements
by the progress of events at the Spanish
capital Under his instructions ii will
not be necessary to formally recall him.
He has informed the department of his
purpose of remaining at his post of duty
so long as there is any possibility of
rendering any service to his government
ana consequently unless the conditions at
Madrid endanger his personal safety il
IS more than probable that he win remain
there up TO the time of the beginning of
such a condition results from the present
crisis.
1t is understood here that General
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Spouse TO a request for his opinion. re-
commended that three or four harbor
defense vessels be provided for, in adj
dition to the other items of increasing
the navy. carrier by the bill as it pass
ed the house. He said he thought the
vessels could be completed for So, 0o0. 900
each.
The subcommittee concludes consid-
Grafton of the bill before adjournment
The principal additions to the portion
of the bill providing for the increase
of the navy were the following:
-Four monitors, for coast and harbor
defense. S5090,000.
Four torpedo boat-destroyers. $780,
600.
These appropriations are for the YES
sells without arms or armament, and it
is hoped that they will be sufficient for
the purposes indicated. The monitors
are to be somewhat smaller than the
existing types.
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Regarded 1t e Ruee Loke.

Washington. April 9-The Italian
training ship Amerigo Vespuccio is an
chored in the Potomac, off Alexandria.
Va, with 315 men aboard. including 81
officers. She win not come up to Wash
ington, but after a few days viii go
to Philadelphia.
Our visit here said one of the of
fieers. has no bearing whatever on the
trouble between the two countries"
1T is reported" he was told. that
you have come to take the Spanish
minister home, in the event of war"
The Italian officer appeared to regard
the statement as a huge joke.
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COMMANDER WAINWRIGHT.
His Conduct at Havana Sure to Win
Him Promotion.

Washington, April 9.-Lieutenant
Commander Richard Wainwright, ex-
ecutive officer Of the Maine, arrived
here today and reported his return to
Secretary Long. He was the last Of
ficer of the Maine to leave Havana.
He denied himself to all newspaper
men who sought his views in regard
TO the cause OF the explosion and the
situation in Havana at the time of his
departure. There is an impression
among naval officers that Secretary
Long proposes to compliment Lieuten-
ant Commander Wainwright by giving
him the important assignment of chief
of the bureau OF naval information,
which carries with il ex-officio mem
bership of the naval strategic board,
charged with the formulation of plans
of operation in the event of war with
Spain. The only thing that viii inter-
fere with this arrangement is the we'll
known desire of. Commander VAIN
wright 10 active duty afioat in the
event Of hostiiities with Spain It is
pretty well settled that if ne is not as
signed to the bureau of naval informa-
ton, he viii be given command of a
tine warship.
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ARMY MOVEMENTS.
Disposition of the Twenty-fifth-Can-
vas Uniforms

Washington, April General Miles,
commanding the army, took the initia-
tory steps today for securing 10000
canvas uniforms of character de-
signed especially for use in the warmer
climate of the south
General Miles said late this afternoon
that no movement of troops with a
view of concentration had been order
ed today.
Secretary Alger will approve the
recommendation of General Miles that
two companies of the Twenty-fifth in
fantry, about to leave Montana, pro-
coed direct to Key West. instead of
stopping with the remainder of the
regiment at Chickamauga. The COM
handing officer at Key West has some
work which it is desired to hurry for
ward, and for this purpose the soldiers
are needed.
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disregarded. the president says. no less
by the Spaniards than by the Cubans.
The existing conditions cannot but
fill this government and the American
people with the greatest apprehension.
The message furnishes no definite
conclusion as to the next step to be
taken. It merely suggests that the facts
which the president sets forth justify
immediate action by congress. The
message itself bears evidence that the
president has purposeiy refrained from
making direct and specific recommend
ATOMS
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MONITOR MIANToNoMAH.
Botch Work In Getting Her Machin-
cry In Working Order.

Philadelphia, April 9.-The big dou-
still lying at the League Island navy
yard, and may remain there for some
time TO come. The delay is due TO sew
eral breaks in her machinery. and the
navy yard officials are having some
trouble in getting the engines in work
ing order. The delays have chagrined
the authorities at the navy yard, and
one master mechanic has been sum-
marily discharged because he could not
explain the cause of the breaks.
With the exception of her defective
machinery the Miantonomah has been
ready to sail for three weeks.