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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
ly asked President Mckinley to name
terms upon which the United States


terms upon which the United States
would be willing to make peace.
July 27.-The American forces ad-
yanced to Yauco, Puerto Rico. meet
ing some Spanish opposition.
July 2S.-Gen. Brooke, with soldiers
on the ST. Louis, st. Paul and Massa-
chusetts, left Newport News for
Puerto Rico to Join Gen. Miles.
July o9.-Reports were received Of the
surrender of the port of Ponce,
Puerto Rico, on July 81, to Capt. c.
H. Davis, OF the Dixie, and Of the city
Of Ponce to Gen. Miles soldiers or
July %.
July 30.-The president communicated
to M. Cambon, French ambassador,
conditions with which Spain must
comply before the United States
could begin peace negotiations.
July 31.-The battleship Texas reached
New York from Guantanamo. Bat
tie fought at Malate (near Manila).
in the Philippines. American loss,
II killed and A wounded. Spain's
loss estimated at 500 killed and
wounded. Spaniaris were repulsed.
Aug. 1.-Gen. Merritt reported the
attitude Of the Philippine insurgents
rs somewhat threatening.
Aug. 2.-The terms on fulfillnent of
which the United States would dis
cuss peace with Spain were made
public. They included the immediate
evacuation. of every Spanish depend
ency in the western hemisphere; the
relinquishment of all Spanish claims
to sovereignty in Cuba; the cession
Of Puerto Rico and other islands, ex-
cept Cuba, to the United States; the
holding by the United States Of Ma
Mia city and bay. pending settlement
by commissioners Of the future dis
position and government of the Phil
ippines, and the cession Of an island
iGuam) in the Ladrones. The United
States asks no money indemnity.
Aug. at was stated unoficially that
Spain would accept Americas peace
terms.
Aug. 4.-Secretary Alger ordered Gen.
Shafter to send the Santiago army
to Montauk Point. L. l., as fast as
possible. Shafter had made public
letters to him from Roosevelt and
other officers, saying the army would
be useless from disease If not soon
removed. Monitor Monterey arrived
at Manila bay.
Aug. 5.-Gen. Skaters troops, ac-
cording to orders from Secretary
Alger. began embarking on trans
ports for New York ut Santiago.
Aug. z-Spain expected m immediate
cessation of hostilities. Roosevclt's
rough riders started from Santiago
Tor Aontauk Point. Nearly al the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01
PrlckIy Heat.

The mother whose children suffer in
hot weather from prickly heat will be
glad to know that if she will put bak-
ing soda into the water in which her
children are bathed she may do much
towards preventing the arrival Of the
irritating malady. She should not wait
until the rash appears before she
adopts this simple means to stop its
progress. hut may all through the
summer have soda added to the little
ones bath water. In one family
where this precaution was taken none
Of the children was troubled with prick
" heat during the entire season, al
though every preceding year the small
boys and girls had been liberally pep
pered with the distressing eruption
Harpcr'S Razar.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

Subbubs-What an enormous guam.
tity of coal these warships consume.
His Wife-But Just imagine hCss
much they'd consume il It were winter
IN. Y. Truth.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1898-10-01

June 11.-Sixhundred marines from
the Panthes, who had landed at Cal
manera, Gmtanamo bay, Cuba. June
10, under protection from the Mar
blehead, were attacked by Spaniards.
four Americans bling killed and sew
eral wounded or kissing. The Span
iar6s retrested.
June 13.-TM PRECEDENT signed the
war revenue bill.l The Santiago ex-
pedition, Q! overI15.000 troops, left
Key West, convo1ed by warships.
June 14.-Continueo fighting at Cal
manera was TepSrted, two Ameri-
cans and II 7Spani rds being killed.
June 15.-The sec@nd expedition to
Manila, on four transports, sailed
from San Tranctco. The Vesuvius
fired her dynami guns at Santiago
forts, for the fit time, with de-
structive resultss
June 16.-News caSe of a third bonn
bardment of Satiago by Admiral
SIMPSONS squad IN. The Caimanera
fort was reduced &by the Texas, Su-
vance and Marblhead.
June 17.-AdmiraTSDew1T reported
from Manila under date OF June II
that the insurgelts had practically
surrounded Mani and had taken
$500 Spanish priaDners. The Cadiz
squadron sailed, and the vessels were
seen passing Gibraltar. bound east
june iS.-Nsss va RECEIVED OF fur
tner sheiiN Of sspasiards II Cai-
manera ON June
june 2l.-NeHs camepfibe arrival on
Santiago g Cuba 0ftGen- Skaters
transports With 1s.ooo troops on
June 20. 60. shafter and Rear Ad-
miral sampson landed at Acerra-
deros, Cub, IS miles from Santiago
and conferred with Gen. Garcia.
June 22.-o1ciai reports by cable
from st4non on the cuban shore,
near Caimanera. told Of the landing
OF part OF Cen Skaters troops at
balquiri. near Santiago DC Cuba,
with little resistance.
June 23.-Land'ng shifted to Siboney
and conti1ned during the night by
aid OF g. 4onis' searchlights. Ad-
mfral Caz1era'E Cadix ieet was re-
ported.pA The island Of Pantellaria,
nah " ]. on !. aalz g Hue1'
June -sp.'een american soluiers
Mer a snu soou. - Mounoeu
In drasl back = spanish force near
Santis1 SIX OF fns Killed were
Aooses 81 roagn r,der
june amsra sanara 5 eadiz
meet 1881 Fort san' Egypt and
awGterders. Successful conclu-
sio. os isnding q the army by
the navy surf at Baiquiri and
Sibone5 ithout loss or injury OF =
single me-
june 27.-N was oinciapy announced
that connodore Wa fon. with =
strong deets would attack SPANS
coasts.
june 2S.-lne preslden11proclaimed a
blockade pf fsathernll Cuba from
Cafe fIanees 20 1apt Cruz, also OF
Puerto Rec ten. Shafter reported
that he Was within three miles OF
Santiago. Capt. Sigsoee, of the St.
Paul. reResfed disabling the Terror
at San S3an on dune -.
June 3o.[kurf6er ldvances toward
santiags g der Skaters army
were repcRfeo.
July 1.-Gen 6hafter reported the be-
ginning kenerai assault on San
tiago. e I.a~ton's division car
r;.d nj ner. aEenburb Of the city.
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States hereby disclaims anv diSposi-
ion or intention to exercise sover-
aignty, jurisdiction or control over
said island, except for the paciica-
tion thereof. and asserts its detcrni-
nation when that is accomplished to
leave the government and control oi
The island to its people, under such
Tree and independent government as
they max establish.
If by the hour OF noon on Satur-
day next, the twcnty-third day of
April, instant, there be not commun-
icated to this government BY that OF
Spain iull and satisfactory response
TO this demand and resolution where
by the ends OF peace in Cuba shall be
assured, the President will proceed
without further notice to use the
power and authority enjoined and
conferred upon him by the said Joint
resolution to such extent as NAV be
necessary TO carry the same into et-
feet. SHERMAN.
MADRID, April 2I, 1898.
(Received 9:o2 ann
SIBERIAN,
Washington:
Early this( Thursday morning
Immediately after the receipt of your
open telegram and before had cons
municated same to Spanish govern
ment. Spanish minister for foreign
affairs notified me that diplomatic re-
lations are broken between the two
countries and that all official COM
munication between their respective
representatives have ceased.
| accordingly asked for safe pass
ports. Turn legation over to British
embassy and leave for Paris this al
ternoon. Have notified consuls.
WOODFORD.
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an EXPLANATORY STATEMENT,

The following is the text of an Off
cial statement given out by Chief
Clerk Michael at the State Depart
ment, just after IL o'clock TODAY,
containing copy of the ultimatum
to Spain, Minister Woodford's cable
message of this morning announcing
the action OF Spain, giving him his
passports and an explanatory state
ment of the situation prepared by
Assistant Secretary Day:
On yesterday, April 20, 1903,
about II O'Clock am, the Depart
ment Of State served notice of the
purposes OF this government by de-
llverlng to Minister Polo a copy OF
an instruction to Minister Wood
ford, and also a copy of the resolu-
tons passed by the Congress OF the
United States on the 10TH instant.
Alter the receipt of this notice the
Spanish minister forwarded to the
State Department request for his
passports, which were furnished to
him on Yesterday afternoon. Copy
of the instruction to Woodford is
herewith appended:
The United States minister at
Madrid was, at the same time in
structed to make like communica-
ton to the government of Spain.
This morning the department re-
ceived from General Woodford a
telegram, copy of which is hereunto
attached, showing that the Spanish
government had broken off diplo-
matte relations with this govern
ment. This course renders unneces-
sary any further diplomatic action on
the part of the United States.
April 20, 1893.
Woodford, Minister, Madrid:
You have been furnished with the
text Of a joint resolution voted by
the Congress of the United States
on the 10Th approved today
lin relation to the pacifcation of
the Island of Cuba. In obedience
to that act, the President directs you
to Immediately communicate to the
government of Spain said resolution
with the formal demand of the gov
ernment of the United States that
the government of Spain at once re-
linquish its authority and govern
ment i'll the Island of Cuba and with
draw its land and naval forces from
Cuba and Cuban waters.
In taking this step the United
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SENATOR FORAKER'S DENIAL.
Not Interested In Any Bonds Affected
by the Cuban Question,

ny inc SuDNn question:.
Senator Foraker has written letter to
a constituent, w. d. Bissman Of Toledo,
Ohio, in regard TO charges that he is in
terested ill the Cuban bends. The letter is
in reply to the following letter, which Mr.
Bissman had previously written him: "A
great deal of talk is making the rounds
that you are heavily involved with the
iunta bonds and are talking for par value
more than the sentiments of your best
Judgment
Replying to this Senator Foraker SAYS:
"If any such story is being circulated it
is falschood pure and simple, without
the slightest shaoow of truth for it's foun-
dation. l have 70 interest in any junta
or Cuban bonds or any other kind of bonds
affected by the Cubal question, or any
other interest of any kind whatsoever, di-
rectly or indirectly, and never did have,
and never expect to have. l did not even
know that the republic of Cuba had issued
airy bonds until Gen. Grosvenor stated in
the House Of Representatives that there
had been bonds Of this character issued
to the amount Of $40O,G0O,OyO.
1.-The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tiCns at once called before them Mr.. Geuer-
ra. who Is the subtreasurer Of the republic
of Cuba at New York, and examined him
upon the subject. The House foreign rela-
ticns committee also took testimony, the
result Of all which was that 1t was con-
clusively proven that the republic Of Cuba
has never authorized but ten millions Of
bonds. OF this amount only three millions
have ever been printed. and of these three
millions only hundred and twenty-five
thousand and some odd dollars have been
disposed Of"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21

President Mckinley signed the uitimatum
to Spain shortly before 1890 o'clock this
morning. A copy of IL was immediately
put in cipher and sent to Minister Wood
ford AZ Madrid to be laid before the SPAN
ish cabinet. 1t has reached Madrid.
Immediately upon sending the dispa tcb tn
Madrid, President Mckinley ordered that a
copy OF the ultimatun be sent to Minister
Polo Senor Polo received the copy before
IL o'clcck. and in ten minutes had sent a
request to the State Department for his
passports. Before i1:3O O'Clock Presidsn,
Mckinley knew of the action of Minister
Polo. Then he realized that there was no
longer even a possibility that there would
be peace War stood grimIy before him.
Leaving the presence of the President at
11:So O'Clock, Senator Elkins briefly said:
War is upon u.s.
The President signed the resolution OF
Congress at II ~ O'Clock, nearly an hour
after he had put his pen to the ultimatum
The UItfmatum Brief.
The uiti:-.atum which Sagasta has read
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A NSW ER 70 ULTIM AT U N
Spain Declines to Make Any Other
Response to the Demand.
SPANISH PRESS COMMENTS

MADRID, April 21.-The Spanish govern
rent has broken off diplomatic relations
with the United States.
The United States minister, General Stew
art l.. Woodford, leaves Madrid this after
neon.
General Stewart l.. Woodford will be ac-
companied by his acting private secretary
ard two servants.
Ultimatum Received This Morning.
MADRID, April 81, 11:16 a.m.-The ulti-
matum of the United States was received
early this morning., in English. The Span
ish government Immediately broke off Dip
lomatic relations with the United States,
notifying the United States minister to this
effect before he was able to present any
note.
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THE CAVITY TRIAL.
1t Will Likely Begin Early Mex,
Week.

If the program as now arranged Is follow
ed Dennis j. Canty, under indictment for
the murder Of George NJ. Rye by shooting
him while near the corner Of 14th and F
streets the 18th OF last month, will be
placed on trial Monday next. AS heretofore
stated in The Star the hearing will occur
in Criminal Court No. /. Under special
arrangement Judge Cole, at present holding
Circuit Court No. /, will preside at the
Canty trial
District Attorney Henry E. Davis and AS
sistant District Attorney Joseph Shillingt6n
will represent the government. Canty's in
terests will be looked after by quite an ar
ray Of legal talent. headed by Mr.. A. s.
Worthington. His co-workers will be
Messrs. Jere Wilson, John c. Heald,
Thompson and Frailey.
The principal witnesses for the govern
ment will be Deputy Coroner L. w. Glaze
brook. Detective Joseph Carter, John w.
Drew. William H. Diggs, Mary G. Cooper,
Paul Vincent. Leonard Mattingly, Henry
Jackson and Edgar A. Lustig.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21

BY a hasty summons, Senator
Davis of Minnesota, chairman of the
Senate committee on foreign rela-
tons; Senator Lodge of Massacllu-
sets, member of the committee;
Senator Allison of Iowa, a leader in
that body, and others were brought
to the White House, where heyjoin-
ed Assistant Secretary Day and the
President shortly after 10 o'clock i'll
conference whose purposes was tc
map out the immediate policy of the
United States.
Senator Cullom OF Illinois OF the
foreign relations committee was also
at the conference, and at II o'clock
on leaving the White House, said
that the handing OF the passports to
Minister Woodford constituted the
Spanish reply and ended all peaceful
relations. While all effort might be
made in Congress to make a formal
declaration of war, there was no oc-
casion for it, and, in his opinion,
there probably would be none. He
added:
There is enough OF state OF war
now existing"
Everything now, he suggested,
would go ahead without the pre-
liminary action of formal declara-
ton of war by Congress. The next
step, he said. would be to call out
the troops.
The President did not indicate to
the senators and members of the
House with whom he talked that he
considered declaration of war
necessary, and it is understood that
he has been advised by some of those
whose advice he most relies upon
that no declaration is necessary.
Some of the leading senators con-
slider that the congressional resolu-
ton and the ultimatum sent to Spain
are all that is necessary to give notice
to the world that state of war ex-
lists, while others hold that mani
festo to the powers, advising them Of
the condition of affairs, might be
well.
The best information is that the
President is disposed to regard this
advice, and the probabilities now are
that he will not ask Congress to
make a formal declaration.
Practical Declaration of War.
MADRID, April Fl, 2 pm
SPANS action today is considered
virtual declaration of war, and hos
tilities may begin Immediately.
GARY RESIGNS.
Charles Emory Smith Nominated
to Be Postmaster General.
The President has sent this nor1i-
nation to the Senate:
Charles Emory Smith Of Penn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-21

The regular permanent family
circulation of The Evening Star
in Washington is more than
double that of any other paper,
whether published in the morn
ing or in the afternoon.
AS a medium for unobiec-
tionab,e advertisements il there
fore stands uncqualed and un-
approachable.
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Minister Woodford has just telegraphed
the President TIA. he has received his pa ss-
ports ard that all diplomatic relations are
broken off. and that he VIII leave Madrid
at once.
1t is learned from official sources that
Minister Woodford was handed his pass
ports by Senor Gullon before he had oppor-
tunity to present his ultimatum.
This was the Spanish trick mentioned
yesterday, but failed because ultimatum
was served on Polo yesterday.
Secretary Porter was dispatched to the
Senate foreign relations committee. I'M
portant immediate developments are ex-
pected.
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WAR NOW: ON
The U|tiIOatunl Sent
TO Spain Today.
POLO RECEIVES HIS PASSPORTS
Senor Sagasta Must Send His Reply
by Saturday.
CUBAN RESOLUTION SIGNED
Both Houses of Congress Notified
. of That Fact.
CUBAN RESOLUTION SIGNED
A SPANISH TRICK FOILED

The President has signed the Gu
ban resolution adopted by Congress
and has sent an ultimatum to Spain
requiring a reply by Saturday" He
also inclosed a copy OF the resolu-
tlOn
If Spain declines to remove her
army and navy from Cuba, or if no
reply is received, the President will
execute the requirements of the res
olution and employ the military and
naval forces OF the United States to
expel the Spaniards from the island
The Spanish minister applied for
his passports as soon as informed
that the President had signed the
congressional joint resolution re-
quiring Spain to evacuate Cuba.
Minister Polo's withdrawal does
not mean the immediate withdrawal
of Minister Woodlord from Spain.
Minister Polo leaves tonight
In the Senate during the consider
alton of the sundry civil bill Mr..
Cockrell continued his speech on
Cuba, which was followed by other
remarks.
1t is believed that if Mr.. Roose-
welt, assistant secretary of the navy,
enters the military service Rear Ad-
miral Walker will succeed him as
assistant secretary.
Arrangements are being made by
the War Department to transport
troops from southern posts to Cuba.
1t is deemed advisable to charter
rather than to buy vessels.
Many ship owners are trying to
sell their vessels to the government.
Commander Horace Elmer has
been placed in charge of the mos
quito fleet.
The War Department has found
the matter OF calling out the volun-
teers complicated question, and
has urged prompt action by Con
gress on the bill providing for a
temporary increase in the military es-
tablishment of the country.
1t is said that shrewd trick plan
ned by Senor Polo, which would
have placed this government in all
embarrassing position, was frustrated
by President Mckinley sending his
ultimatum to Spain before signing
the Cuban resolution.
Senator Proctor today introduced
bill creating board OF national de
tense, to be composed OF the Secre-
taries of War and Navy.
The President, Secretary Alger
and Gen. Miles today discussed plan:
for calling for volunteers. 1t i:
thought the District Guard will BIZ
called out at once.
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Alimony ordered.

In connection with the proceedings for
divorce instituted by Nathaniel Mckay
against Jenny Pope Mckay. Judge Cox. In
Equity Court No. /, has signed an order di-
recting the petitioner to pay the defendant
$125 forthwith. and $125 on the 9th day Of
each succeeding month, until further order,
as alimony. Col. Mckay IL further ordered
to pay his wife's solicitor. J. n. Wilson.
200 as counsel fees,
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Spain Will Not Reply.

The newspapers here today applaud the
energy Of the government and the enthdsi-
The Liberal says:
THE government will make no reply
whatever to the ultiriatum.'
Continuing, the Literal points cut the
advantages Which Spain MY derive from
the use Of privatocrs, in " lCh connection,
however, nothing has yet been officially
decided
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WAR IS DECLARED
Both Madrid and Washington Con-
slider It Exists.
NO FORMAL DECLARATION NEEDED
Kost|ties are Liable to Break Out
Any Time.
CONFERENCE AT THE WHITE HOIJSF
Postmaster General Gary Has Resigned and Charles
Emory Smith Nominated
CONFERENCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Postmaster General Gary Has Resigned and Charles
Emory Smith Nominated.

sylvania to be Postmaster General
vice James A. Gary, resigned.
Postmaster General Gary resigned
on account of i'll health. The Penn
sylvanla senators were consulted be-
fore Mr.. Smiths appointment was
made.
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P.lla. Sail. From Bermuda.

ISLAND OF BERMUDA. April 20.-The
British third-class cruiser Pallas sailed
fiom here today under sealed orders. Going
In q southwesteriy direction.
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LONDON, April 2l-The statement that
tho United States treasury win Issue the
war loan through the post oiices is exercis-
ing . sod effect on the stock marketa
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Cuban Republic and Recognition.
1t was learned this morning from an ad-
ministration source just why the President
was desirous of avoiding express recogni-
ton of the Cuban republic. Aside from the
reasons that have been set forth in the de-
bates in Congress, mostly based on consti-
tutioaal questions, there were two very i'm
poYtant practical considerations that affect
ed the Presidents mind. The first was a
purely military consideration. He was
satisfied that the United States army and
naval forces would operate, in the event Of
the recognition of the Cuban republic, at a
great disadvantage. Instead of moving I'M
der a free rein, the military forces would
be obliged to treat with the officials of the
Cuban republic at every step, as equals and
allies, and they would be very much ham
pered thereby in their operations. AS 1t is.
in the event of war, the army of the United
States will move under the orders of the
President and commanding generals with
out regard to the wishes of insignificant
and inexperienced allied officers
Another consideration that affected him
was the statement. based on precedence.
that the conclusion of peace at the termi-
nation of hostilities would be very much
! complicated by the previous recognition on
| the part of the United States of the Cuban
republic, and treaty Of peace would it is
said, necessarily be drawn between Spain
| on the one hand and Cuba on the other.
! leaving the United States, which had borne
| the brunt Of the fight, without voice.
Spanish Trick That Failed.
deeply interesting story of the day has
not ~ been made public. 1t shows that
! Presi40t Mckinley was too shrewd for the
i
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Charles Emory Smith Nominated
to Be Postmaster General.
The President has sent this noni-
nation to the Senate:
Charles Emory Smith Of Penn
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