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WILL DO RIGHT.


ment receives the report the officials, if
they know, will not say how the papers are
to be brought to Washington. All that is
known definitely is that the President has
suggested that the report be made as soon
as possible, and in consequence it is ex-
pected to reach this city in the course of
two or three days. The Cabinet to-day
talked over the matter, and the time stated
was the general opinion of the members
when they had heard all that Secretary
Long had to report on the subject. There
is an impression that Lieutenant Com
mander Mark will bring the document
though it is within Admiral Sicard's power
to choose any other officer. A Cabinet Off
Ger expressed the belief that the report will
require careful consideration on the part
of the President and his Cabinet before be-
ing given to the public, which would seem
to postpone publication to some time about
the middle of next week, although nothing
is certain on that point.
AS has been the case at every Cabinet
meeting during the last month and more,
almost the entire session was occupied in
the discussion of the Cuban situation, and
it can be stated on good authority that no
plan of action will be definitely decided
upon pending the arrival of the report on
the Maine investigation. Every phase of
the several questions involved is being care
fully and thoughtfully considered, and it is
believed that soon after the report is re-
ceived the President, possibly in conjunc-
ton with Congress, will announce defRite
policy. Until then nothing of a decisive
character will be done. The President ddes
not expect anything in the nature of pre-
hminary report from the court of inquiry.
On the contrary, his expectation is that the
report when it comes will be complete in all
respects, although, following the usual
course, it is within the power of the sec
rotary of the navy to order the body to
continue the investigation along certain
lines should he believe further information
is desirable.
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lie is, at best, meager and contradictory.
Many or the advices from the eastern prov
in IN. must come by steamer via the north s
dreds here in constant touch with Gomez,
Garcia and the lesser leaders, but they do
not bruit their intelligence abroad. 1t is
Known that since the recent arrests here
for conspirtng a very considerable number
OF young Cubans have left Havana for the
field. A high official is authority for the
statement that there are constant donations
of money from residents in this and other
Cuban cities to Gomez in the field or the
Junto in New York. There is a well-ac-
credited story Of a rich Cuban resident in
one Of the principal cities of the island who,
since the first of the year, has sent $4,000
cash to the Junto and as much more to the
Hsurgent government. 1t is averred that,
while many of the Spanish officers have not
been paid for four months, and a large pro-
portion of the soldiery has not received a
cent for six months, the insurgents are
Well clad, well fed ard well armed, their
only pressing need being small-arm am
munition.
To return to the physical aspects of Ha-
Vana-the harbor always presents pic
turesque and often a stirring sight The
falling off in vessels of commerce is fully
made up by the influx of men-of-war and
transports. The little white, greyhound
like Montgomery lies within biscuit toss Of
the big black ViZcaya, whose twin, the
OQuendo is only couple of cable lengths
away, and that much nearer the hills, across
the harbor, dominated by Cabanas fortress,
or bloody memories. On the Montgomery,
under Converse (whose knowledge of high
explosives is regarded as second to that of
no living NAM, alertnesS and vigilance are
the order of the day and night. No appre-
tensions of treacherous violence are felt
but the visitor to the dainty cruiser must
pass the scrutiny of the sentinel marine,
and, later, of the officer of the deck, ere
admittance is given to the main deck Both
Converse and his officers have already won
golden opinions and add to the pride Amer
leans have in their naval Representatives
here and hereabOutS.
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OPINIONS OF FOREIGNERS.
Interview with Spanish Embassa-
dOr-Vienna Press Comment.


LONDON, March 1S--The Vienna CORE
spondent of the Times says: 'The increas-
ing probability of Hispano-American con-
flict engrosses public attention. Spains
latest representations at Washington are
regarded as an indication that the situation
has grown worse. The Fremdenblatt, ex-
pressing this opinion, finds it inconceivable
that Spain should seek to prevent America
perfecting her ornaments by a pretense of
desiring peace
The Neue Freie Presse, of Vienna, pub
fishes an interview with a Spanish states
man, evidently the Marquis De Moyos, the
Spanish ambassador, who is represented as
saying: Spain would rather have war with
the United States than pay compensation
for the Maine, for by the latter course she
would forfeit her honor through an admis-
sion of guilt, which would erase her name
from the list of civilized nations 1t could
not be England's interest to see the Span
arise al Washington an inclination to de-
clare Canada's independence. If during a
war the United States should incite the
Philippines to revolt Spain could revenge
herself by raising revolts in the American
Southern States" The other features of
the interview virtually repeat the state
ments attributed to Senior Cipriano del
MaZo, Spanish ambassador to Italy, in the
recent interview with him. published in the
Rome Tribuna.
dispatch 20 the Daily Mail from Brus-
Belgium for arbitration over the Maine af-
fair
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Thinks Our Relations with Spain
Should BE Referred to sister Ma
tiOns for Adjustment.
A POPULIST'S INSINUATION
GOV. LEEDY SAYS A BIG ARMY Is
WANTED TO KEEP DOWN STRIKES.
How the War FURRY Is Viewed by
Our Representatives mt Paris
COngostO Anxious.

LANCASTER, Pa, March 1S.-Ex-Post-
master General Wanamaker continued his
gubernatorial campaign in this country by
addressing a big mass meeting tonight in
the borough of Erhrata. In the course of
his address he said:
1.-TWO wars threaten the American people
to-day-Spain and Quay. One is a national
question in which Pennsylvania is inter
ested. The other is q Pennsylvania ques-
ton in which the Nation is interested. 1t is
not question of De LONE, the discarded
minister Of SPAIN and President Mckinley.
1t is a question of principles. Stripped of
all verbage, it is a serious, undownable
question of right and wrong. In times of
peace Spain stands for the same custody of
our battle ship Maine that America stood
for SPANS battle ship Viscaya while she
was afloat in New York harbor. Spain
must make an accounting for our buried
ship and entombed seamen--for the dignity
of our flag.
do we demand war? Never. But we do,
unitedly and increasingly, insist upon all
possible reparation for the sinking of the
Maine, and above ALL for honors due to the
flag of a peaceful nation. Superbly has our
President held himself in this irritating and
dstracting time and nobly has our Con-
gress supported him. 1t is better to be
slow than to be rude, and it is better to be
right than to be rash; but caution and reso-
luteness and rigid justice must march
abreast to maintain the dignity of the
UniteP States-the greatest republic of the
earth. America requires from Spain prompt
and exact recognition and settlement of her
rights, as the best safeguard of her own
standing with the nations of the earth. Let
the whole question of the strained relations
between the nations be referred for adjust
ment to five of our sister nations, two to
be chosen by the United States and two by
Spain, and these four so chosen to select
the fifth arbitrator, with instructions to
close up all questions in thirty days Then
the shadow of fear will lift and the country
start on again to develop its industries and
fulfill its mission
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RICH PLACER FIELD.
Alaskan Suface Dirt That Yields ST to
81 to the Pan.

SEATTLE, Wash, March 1S-According
to the statement of Charles Benham, OF
Chicago, who arrived here on the steamer
Excelsior, from Cooks inlet, Alaska, a rich
placer field has been discovered on Kiena
peninsula. The discovery was made in Jan
ua~y by A. c. McCornighy. The surface dirt
PANIED out 81 to "a to the pan. The find is
two thousand feet above sea level.
The steamer Queen arrived here last
night from Skaguay, Alaska. with fifty pas
sengers. Among them were four from Daw-
son City, who left there about Twenty-Five
Dyca and SkagEay. At the latter place the
exodus of the undesirable element contin-
ues.
The tribe of three hundred Indians located
along the Tanana river. in Alaska, have
been battling with starvation the last win
ter This news was brought by a trapper,
q fur buyer, to Circle City. He stated that
the indians had eaten up all their dogs. A
relief expedition has been sent with food
to the furnishing natives.
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VICTIMS OF SPANISH RULE.
Senator GalIinger Says 100000 Cubans
Have PeFished.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator Gal
lirger was at the Capitol to-day for the
first time since his return from Cuba. When
requested to make statement as to his
observations on the condition of affairs on
that island, he responded: You can sign
MY name to any picture you may draw of
utter wretchednesS restitution and hellish-
ness in that country. The condition of af-
fairs, so far as 1 had opportunity to observe
it, and I was only in Havana and Matan-
zas is simply indescribable. / had not ex-
pected to find it half as bad as it is, and I
do not believe that any one who simply
reads the accounts and does not see for him
self can form an adequate idea of the sit
uation. The reconcentrados are wedged
into all available places in those Cities and
are pershng by the thousands for want OF
the commonest necessities OF life.
THE best information obtainable leads 20
the conclusion that there have been beyond
a doubt 400 900 deaths as a result of SpaiE's
brutal policy, and the tragedy goes on from
day to day. The Society of the Red Cross
is furnishing some relief by it's efforts, but
the most of these people are beyond the
reach of aid, whether through medicine or
food. The mortality in Matanzas for the
last four months previous to our visit has
been equal to ten times the ordinary death
rate.
with reference to the military aspect of
affairs in Cuba, / saw nothing which i'm
pressed me with the idea that Spain knows
much about modern warfare. the soldiers
L saw are not drilled our soldiers are.
Indeed, they lack every element of soldierly
bearing, whatever may be said of their mer-
its as fighters. The drills that / witnessed
were a traveSty on modern military ideas.
While they We're undergoing their evolu-
tons the soldiers were talking to each
cernedly as they would do in their mess
rooms. From my observation of them
should not consider them very formidable
antagonists on the field of battle
Naturally, there was much talk about
the Name disaster and so far as / could
ascertain from conversations with Amer
leans and with those not entirely under the
influence of the Spaniards, the opinion was
stroyed by an external agency. and almost
every person with whom ] discussed the
subject In Cuba expects that the findings
OF the American court Of inquiry will SUBJ
staatiate this view.
There is divergence of opinion on the
island as to the probability of war between
Spain and the United States. and l am
surely within the bounds of truth when l
say that almost the entire native popula-
ton would welcome any turn of events.
however tragic, that would wreSt Cuba
from Spanish domination. This is true not
only of those who are avowedly favorable
those who are ranked as Spanish sympa-
thizers, but who are at heart advocates OF
Cuban independence.
The fact is that even in Havana the al
legiance TO Spain is OF a very weak and
doubtful character, and Ii war should come
IT VIII be found that there will be an up
rising In that city against the mother coun-
Try which would be most important factor
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versary of the revolution. Abiding to the
privileges enjoyed by military officers he
reminded his hearers of 1.-THE revolution or
March 49, 1S4S when the people fought for
their liberty and rights.
The minister Of war, General Won Goss-
ler and Herr Munckel, Peoples party fol-
Baron Won Buell. Borenberg. interviewed and
declared he did not wish to deny the sig
the subsequent speakers, he could not all
low it to become the chief point of discus
sion. Baron Won Stumm. Conservative De
clared the Prussian Constitution was the
free gift of the King.
Herr Bebel, amid an uproar, said the COM
batants of 1848 were described as 'rabble."
This he asserted was infamous. Continu-
ing, Herr Bebel asserted that if the strug-
giles of 1S4S had attained their object the
events of 1870 would not have been neces-
Sary. The King, the speaker alleged, was
already showing signs of incapacity in 1913,
and even DR.. MIGUEL, the minister OF
finance, was then on the side of the reVo-
promises made had been fulfilled no Bis
marck would have been required. But the
The president of the Reichstag here inter-
vened and called the speaker to order. Re-
Stunning his remarks, Herr Bebel said The
men of the old national union are now 81.
lent The King of Prussia. by the grace OF
God made clean sweep in 1860. The peo-
pie will also have the right to make clean
sweep some day."
DR. Bennigsen, the leader of the National
Liberal party, said royalty had certainly
suffered severe reverse on March IL, 1888.
But he added, that day had little signifi-
canoe in the development of German affairs.
He then referred to the part the future
Emperor William played then and to the
fact that it was Junker Bismarck who
helped to found Germany.
In all some thirty Socialist and Radical
meetings were held here to-day for the pur-
pose of concentrating the revolution OF
1S4S Herr Liebknecht, the Socialist leader
who to-day finished term in Jail, adj
dressed a meeting, at which he was hailed
with enthusiasm. He also issued revolu-
tionary pamphlet.
Rain fell throughout the day and caused
the number of demonstrators to be smaller
than usual The police confiscated the An
archist papers, Socialist and Armer Konrad,
and searched the premises where they We're
printed. There has been a good deal of dis
cussion resulting from the action OF the
government in vetoing the decision of the
municipal authorities to place wreath on
the grave in the FriedrichShain where
stands the monument erected in memory of
the soldiers of the eastern district of Ber-
lin who fell in 1S70-71. The nonsocialist ex-
treme LefiSts sent a deputation with a
wreath
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HAVANA, March 1S.-Circulars have been
sent to the alcadcs of about two hundred
towns in Cuba, notifying them of the new
methods of relief and also setting forth
that corn meal amounting to one pound
per day per person, will be the first sup
ply sent. Continuing, the circular says:
That the alcades personally or in conjunc-
ton with the proper officers or consuls,
Will see tnat the relief is properly dis
tributed." Further supplies for remote
places are made contingent for the present
on prompt results of the authorities as to
distribution, the number of people fed, etc.
Special Commissioner Klopsch has re-
ceived dispatch from Commander Booth
Tucker, OF the American division of the
Salvation Army, rendering congratulations
upon the commissioners relief work and Of
fering to send him corps Of nurses Mr..
Klopsch has referred the matter to Consul
General Lee.
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ASKS EXPLANATION.
Senior COngOstO Wants to Know the
Prince of WaIeg's Attitude.

Prince of WaIeg's Attitude.
ST. LOUIS, March ia staff CORE
spondent of the Globe-Democrat says:
Secretary General Congosto has furnished
another international incident. His latest
exploit interests consular representatives of
European governments in Havana. Tues
day Congosto called fon British Consul Gen
eral Gollan in great excitement and de-
manded to know if it were true that the
Prince of Wales had declared in favor of
American Intervention in Cuba and had in
timated that England would uphold such
action. Congosto also wanted an explana-
ton of the alleged circumstance of English
and American flags flying together at a
Cuban demonstration in New York.
The British consul general was not able
to inform him as to the correctness of either
report, and had no official message to COM
municate regarding the Prince of Wales on
the attitude of the English government
Congosto's call on Consul Golan was in
keeping with his demand for an explanation
from General Lee when the latter was said
to have reported officially to the State De-
partment the failure OF autonomy 1t shows
officials are laboring and their anxiety re-
garding the attitude of European govern
ments toward intervention.
That most of the European consuls have
reported Intervention as inevitable is we'll
understood, and the authorities are sensi-
tive on the subject The German repre-
sentative has been strictly neutral from the
beginning. The Italian consul has also
given no indications favorable to Spanish
sovereignty. The Austrian consul's posi-
ton has been governed by the Queen
Regents Austrian blood His action in os-
tentatiously contributing $500 to a local So
ciety which is raising funds to build Span
ish war vessel is accepted by the Spanish
classes as practical evidence of the sup
port of the government he represents. If
there is anything in the incident to form
basis of diplomatic representation by the
United States the explanation will prob
ably be that, though the consular repre-
sentative of Austria, he is a Spanish citi-
zen and his contribution was made as
priVate Individual
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Two More Bodies Recovered.

( HAVANA, March 1S.-One Spanish and
four American divers have been working on
the wreck to-day. This afternoon two bod
les were recovered, but neither has been
identified. One is the body of man appar-
entity about forty, of medium height, with
his right forearm tattooed in a design of
two hearts overlapping and pierced by two
daggers, with red tinged cloverleaf above
the hearts. The divers have recovered the
ships service plate and a six-pounder
Visitors to the Colon Cemetery find the
graves of the dead sailors of the Maine
decorated with many flowers, while
from the central place of sepulcher waves
a long streamer of red and yellow. with
an inscription showing that the decoration
and flowers were placed there by the sail
ors of the Austrian war ship Donau in
memory Of our unfortunaet fellow-sailors
OF the United States ship Maine"
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NO DESIGNS ON HAWAII.
Great Britain Surprised at the State
ments of Our Senator's.

Great Britain Surprised at the State
ments of Our Senator's.
LONDON, March 1S.-The government Of
Great Britain is surprised at the Senate re-
port of the committee on foreign relations
which, after presenting a joint resolution
fer the annexation of Hawaii. set forth
that Great Britain was plotting for the abb
sorption of Hawaii A high official of the
British Foreign Office said to-day: 1T is
unfortunate that the committee has such an
erroneous impression. I cannot imagine on
what supposed facts they base their report
1t seems improbable that the senator's
would issue official statements on no other
basis than rumors and suspicious AS mat.
Britains Intentions than to interfere in any
way with the existing regime in Hawaii
No steps in that direction were ever con-
templated. On the contrary, her Majesty
government has recognized that the United
States has foremost interests in Hawaii and
that it is natural and inevitable that Hawaii
should be under American influence"
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TACOMA, Wash, March 18Th. C. Petit,
of Snohomish, who return ed from Alaska
on the City of Seattle, brings news to the
effect that the next June and July will wit
ness a stampede from Dawson that will be
equaled only by the present rush of gold
seekers to the I<londike. Up to Feb. 8, when
Petit left, there had been about 1900 appli-
ca lions for passage south. Before that
number was reached the accommodations of
all the first boats had been sold and no
more applications would be received When
bookings open for the second boats there
will be another rush. Practically every one
of the 1900 are anxious to get out early and
will bring gold many in large amounts.
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BIanco,s Undertaking

MADRID, March 1S.-It is asserted that
the central and western provinces having
been pacified, General Blanco is about
starting on extensive operations with eighty
battalions and large volunteer forces to de-
stroy the insurgent power in eastern Cuba
1t is understood that the report of the
Spanish naval court upon the Maine dsas-
ter will be delayed until the American re-
port is published.
Senior Sagasta, the premier, says that the
journey of the torpedo squadron now at
the Canaries to Havana has not been in
definitely postponed. The tone of the Iress
is more hopeful, but financial circles are
still uneasy.
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TOLEDO, March 1S-Ex-Secretary of the
Treasury Charles Foster to-day gave a
newspaper interview on the Cuban situa-
ton. He said: 1.-The decision for peace or
war really lies with Spain. She must ac-
cept our Intervention in Cuba or she must
declare war. Senator Proctors vivid de-
scrption of the condition of the island and
reconcentrados shows a condition which
justities the United States in intervening
promptly. Now, what shape should our in
PREVENTION take? 1 am strongly in favor of
doing it by the recognition of the republic
of Cuba a free and independent nation.
The United States should not declare war
against a weaker nation. Put the burden of
the decision on her by the simple course
of recognizing Cuba as independent"
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Finally EIuded the sheriG.

The fight came off early this morning at
distance of several miles from the place
where the police went to prevent It, 1t was
reported at 2 O'Clock this morning. The
word was passed around among the sports
and they quietly left Scarlon's place ana
met at the designated point. The crowd
oughbreds who appreciated every point of
the pugilistic game. Canaday. the local col-.
ored man, won in the second round. He
landed a stiff right-hand swing on Lever
ett's chin and the latter went down in a
heap On the ground. 1t was four or five
minutes before he revived, and long before
that time he had been counted out and the
fight had been awarded to Canaday.
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wonin twentieth round.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 1S.-Music
Hall would not accommodate the immense
crowd that assembled tonight to witness
the twenty-round glove contest between
Australian" Jimmy Ryan and Jim Watts
(colored), champion middle weight Of the
South In the twentieth round, during a
fierce short-arm exchange, Ryan landed
several hard blows on Watts's jaw, causing
him to weaken perceptibly. A knockout
being imminent the referee stopped the
fight at the instance of the chief of police.
ard then gave the decision in favor of Ryan.
Watts, still on his feet, expostulated to the
ring