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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
That President Mckinley is Re-
sorting To to Brighten Spain?
If 1t is, Spain Does Not Seem
to Be Frightened.
NEWS FROM MADRID
That 1t is Now Believed There
Will Be No War.
Story Given Up That Warships
Will Not Leave Cadiz.

Madrid, March 8-A semf-off1ciaI
news agency of this city issued today
the following announcement:
after brief uneasiness there is a
general belief now that peace will not
be broken and that the relations be-
tween Spain and the United States will
continue amicable. Political personages
assert that the late sensational dis
patches are completely wrong in attrib-
uting an aggressive tone to the dipIo-
matte relations between the two gov
ernments which have not for single
moment lost their friendly character .
London, March S-A letter received
here today from Madrid says the Span
ish torpedo squadron at Cadiz will not
sail for Cuba, owing to information
received from the United States and
Capt. Gen. BIanco.''
The Pals, in confirming the statement
that the departure of the torpedo
squadron has been indefinitely post
poned, says:
1T would not be surprising were the
event closely connected with the recent
visits of Gen. WOodford to Senor Sa-
gasta."
In conclusion the Pals remarks: CIV
eryone may be assured that the squad
ron will neither sail now nor at any
time in the future
st. Louis, March 8.-The GIobe-Demo-
crat has the following special from
Washington:
UNLESS it is provoked by a cause that
God and all mankind will approve, -
were the qualifying words which the
president used to a near friend today in
expressing his determination to avoid
war.
The passage of the bill for the new
artillery regiments today did not mean
war. The placing of $50, 600, 900 for ma
tiOnal defense in the hands of the pres
ident for immediate use does not mean
war. These and the other acts OF
preparation mean peace. Through them
the president hopes to so impress Spain
that no overt act will be committed by
that country to cause war. That is the
motive which underlies all of the prepa-
ration. One of the members of the cab
met said to the president:
You will never get through with
those fellows without a fight. You can
not do it. Mark my Words
But the president is still confident
that he will escape the dread alterna-
tive and effect the freedom of Cuba.
Men go to the White House, full of the
idea that the country is on the verge OF
war, and they come away wondering il
it can be possible the president will ac-
complish the great purpose of restoring
peace in Cuba without hostilities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
FOR WANT OF FUNDS.
Steamer For KIOndike With
Women Aboard Stranded
at Valparaiso.

New York. March 8.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Valparaiso, Chilli,
says:
The American steamer Columbia
which started from New York for the
Klondike is still lying here waiting for
funds. Her supplies are liable to be cut
off. as her captain has been unable to
raise money and her owners in New.
York have failed to send him money to
pay for repairs, provisions and coal.
The passengers, 20 of whom are wo-
men. are becoming desperate There is
a possibility of the ship being seized for
debt.
Americans here are indignant over
the conduct of the vessels owner. The
United States consul can do nothing as
matters now stand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08

New York, March 8-A dispatch to
the World from London says: Nothing
short of a miracle can preserve. the
peace of the world now, it is believed
among British statesmen and politi-
clans.
Not since the Napoleonic wars has
danger threatened from so many quar-
terS.
Today's news from Washington, COM
bined with the grave tidings from Chi
ma and West Africa, sent conSOls down
One-half on the stock exchange and the
panicky feeling there was reflected in
the house of commons lobby.
In their present temper Englishmen
would regard with extreme disfavOr the
transfer of any British built warships
to any foreign country.
The admiralty was saVagely attack
ed today for permitting Spain to take
over two torpedo boats recently COM
only the partial filing of an order from
Spain, given more than a year ago,
when four torpedo catchers were con-
tracted for from the Fairchild Ship
building company.
1t is proof of extreme exigency of
Spain's requirements that those two
completed torpedo catchers are accept
ed, Notwithstanding that they failed in
speed trials and showed other defects
which there has not been time to make
good They were contracted for as 80
knot boats, but they only attained 25.
The work on the remaining two boats
is being strenuously pushed, but it can
not be completed under six weeks at
the earliest.
New York March 8.-A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says: There
has been a heavy fall in cOnsOls, Amer
leans and stocks of all kinds today in
consequence of disquieting rumors from
China, West Africa, Spain and America,
with rumbling thunder all around the
sky. There were signs of alarm in ev-
cry section of the stock list. American
securities showing the greatest weak
ness. All the startling rumOrs cur
rent last week of Spanish preparations
for war have been revived; one hears
practicable to find anyone in authority
to vouch for them or allow his name to
be used in connection with them.
1t is again rumOred that the Spanish
government has purchased six war
ships in process of construction in Eng
land and France for Chilli and Brazil, in
Guiding one armOred cruiser, two coast
defense vessels and three protected
cruisers. The Spanish embassy denies
the story, but the rumOr will not down.
Another report current in military
circles is that the Spanish government
has secured the control of a large num-
Der of heavy guns and considerable
torpedo equipment and other war mate
rial in England and France. This ru-
NOR cannot be confirmed, but it is be-
lieved by some well informed experts
to be true Information which comes
from sources entitled to confidence
leads to the belief that the Spanish gov
ernment now has in London the money
required for completing various purch-
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blehead paid the last honors to the re-

blehead paid the last hOnorS to the re-
mains.
Doubt has been thrown upon the
Identification of one of the bodies bur-
led, which, at Havana, was believed to
be that of First Sergeant Wagner of
the marines. Chaplain Chadwick writes
that it is uncertain whether the body
is that of Wagner or of Private Marine
Lamiette.
Naval officers here had scarcely learn
ed of Admiral Sicard'S order directing
the departure of the cruisers Nashville
and Montgomery for Matanzas and Sa-
qua La Grande with supplies for the re
concentrates ere an order was rece1V-
ed resembling it. A telegram received
from Washington was followed by a
hurried conference between Admiral
Sicard and Commander West, and Ad-
miral Sicard cOuntermanded the order
and directed that the Montgomery pro-
ceed as soon as possible to Havana and
the Fern was again assigned to the du-
ty of carrying supplies to Matanzas.
The official reason for the MontgoTn-
ery's going to Havana is that she is
merely to relieve the dispatch boat
Fern. A naval officer, one of the few
at the time this dispatch is sent who
is aware of the latest change of plans,
said that he thought it most significant
that a cruiser of the Montgomery cal
iber should be sent to take the place of
a mere dispatch boat
The officials expressed the greatest
surprise when shown the Associated
Press dispatch from Washington re-
garding the sending of the Montgomery
to Havana, as the strictest orders had
been issued to keep this movement Sc
cret.
A Mallory line steamer is expected on
Wednesday with provisions for Cuba.
This afternoon the torpedo boat Porter
arrived from Mobile. The torpedo boat
Gushing probably will have to be laid
up for repairs, and the Ericsson is in
none too good condition. A schooner
with coal for the fleet at the Tortugas
passed during the afternoon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Boston Audience GIorifies Union OF
North and South Against Spain.

Boston Audience GIorif1es Union of
North and South Against Spain.
Boston, March s.-For the first time
in the history of the state of Massachu-
setts the confederate battlef1ag has
been publicly waved in the faces of the
commemorative people. Instead of
greeting it with Kisses and cries of de-
rision, they cheered it to the echo, while
the orchestra played Dixie" 3"
This remarka BILE event took place at
the Grand opera house, before an audi
ence of BostOnians that filled the big
theater from the orchestra stalls to the
topmost tier of gallery seats. 1t came
as a climax to an exhibition of national
coIors and the playing of patriotic mu-
sic which had been in vogue at the the
ater during the past week.
Between the first and second acts of
Darkest Russia the orchestra struck
up a medley of national airs, and a
great American flag swung out in front
of the curtain. 1t was greeted with
tremendous applause.
THE Star Spangled Banner was the
first air in the medley, followed by all
the old favorites, including America, .
Marching Through Georgia, . and Yam
applause.
AS the music swelled through the great
audience two more flags were suddenly
flashed in front of the big one. One
was a smaller American banner, and
the other an old confederate battlef1ag.
words:
~ " G
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
s1cARD IS SURPRISED.
On Receiving Orders to Send the
Montgomery to Havana.

Key West, Fla, March S.-One of the
bodies buried today is thought to be
that of Robert White, a mess attend
ant, and another is supposed to be that
of a sergeant of marines, but it was not
fully identified. The bodies were put in
one coffin.
One hearse and four ordinary wagons
covered with the stars and stripes were
used to convey the remains to the GEM
etery where Chaplain Royce of the
cruiser New York read the burial serv-
ice.
Commander McCalIa and a gun divis-
ion from the United States cruiser Mar
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their respective governments, that no
price would buy them.'
1t is said that even if the AmazOnaS
should sail from here with Brazilian
crew, she will turn up in Cuban waters
with a Spanish crew.
The affair naturally has been kept as
secret as possible. The Introduction in
congress yesterday of a bill appropriat-
ing 5000 600 for national defense has
excited the utmost interest among Eng
ish dealers in war munitions.
Hiram Maxim, of rapid fire gun fame,
said significantly that IF the United
States intended to make purchases in
ago." He also admitted that he was
aware that Spain had placed large or
6ers within a week, but he declined to
say whether orders had been placed
with his firm.
1t is known however that if the Uni
ted States needs 8-inch guns and pow
der she could secure a full stock at
fOrtnight's notice.
Norwegian papers just received here
reveal the fact that three United States
naval attaches, Lieut.. John G. COlWelI
of the London embassy; Lieut.. William
EmmOns, who is accredited to St. Pc
tersburg and Paris and Lieut.. Albert P.
Niblack, who is attached to the Ger
man embassy and also accredited to
Vienna and Rome, were present at the
ElSWick submerged torpedo trial in
Norway on February 13. Much import
ance is attached to this invention, with
which the Norwegian ship Harold Haar-
fargre is fitted. The trials were pro-
nounced most successful. Whitehead
torpedoes were fired through the tubes
at 8, u and Is knots speed with a re-
marlIable accuracy.
Inquiry made here among f1nanciers
and diplomats who are most likely to
know any facts in the case, reveals gen
eraI skepticism in connection with the
reports that Spanish loan has been
fiOated in London.
Spain, it is true, has made repeated
attempts to raise money, as previously
cabIed, the most recent effort being
made only a fortnight ago when the
RothschiIds and other financiers who
were approached, emphatically and
finally informed the Spanish agents
that there was no money to be had
from them for Spain. Diplomats here
say Spain has endeavored to raise a
loan among her wealthy citizens abroad
offering a lien on public buildings as
security, and it is thought possible this
may be the source of the present dis
burSementS.
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CHEER FOR Lee!
If He Leaves Havana Will Leave
With American Flag Flying
and Band Play ing.

New York. March 8.-A copyrighted
cablegram to the Evening World, today
from George Bronson Rea, at Havana,
says:
E'Gen. Lee said last night to me: IF
Spain wishes to declare any or all Of US
persona non grata it is her privilege to
do so, but if we must leave town we
will leave with the American flag flying
and a brass band at the head of the
DrOeesSiOn.'
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Washington, March 8.-The appropri-
ations committee of the house, at a
meeting this morning unanimously
agreed to report favorably so million
dollars for the national defence.
The bill will be reported as a deficien-
cy bill and will include in addition to
the so million dollars for the national
defense the following items: For print
ing S66 600; bureau of medicine and
surgery naval establishment, $10,000;
bureau of equipment, naval establish
ment $780, 600; bureau of ordnance, ma
val establishment, $1,000. Total, $780,
lS3. 600
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no sHUT sPAIN oUT.
ST. James Gazette Says That is the
United States Policy.

London. March 8.-The st. James Ca
zette says: 1.-The United States is not buy
ing any warships as long as she does not
feel the need for any outside reinforce
ments 1t is understood that the efforts
of the United States representa- tfves in
England are not directed towards the
nurchase of warships building, but to pre-
vent Spain purchasing them"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
WHERE TO GO.
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ed and at a Low Price, Too.

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
Weather Indications.

Chicago, March S.-For Kansas:
Cloudy and colder tonight; Wednesday
partly cloudy and colder; winds shifting
to westerly.
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Ii okNL III DIT LINL4NNA
DEAD.
NORTH AND SOUTH
UNITED AGAINST SPAIN.

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In an instant the applause which had
welcomed Dixie" changed to roar as
the great audience cheered the Scared
old flag. Tears came to the eyes Of
veterans who had seen flags like that
when they were on the other side, and
from half a dozen places in the house
came the old rebel yell" For fully
minute the theater was in an uprOar
such as has never been seen in Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
IngIeside

The annual meeting of the Ing1eside
association will be held at Ingleside on
Friday, March 18th, at 3 o'clock p. m.
BY order of the president.
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London, March 8.-The English news
paper today confirm the news of Spain's
purchase of warships The St James
Gazette which yesterday published the
denials of the Spanish embassy and
Spanish naval commission, which has
an office in London says today: 1T is
ascertained on very high authority in
spite of denials that the Spanish gov
ernment has almost certainly succeed
ed in buying three nearly completed
vessels which are about to be launched
in France. Experts are almost as
much surprised at the success of Ma
drld in raising money as by the clever
diplomacy which secured the Chilean
and Brazilian cruisers of the Arm
strongs, at a cost believed to be a mil
lion pounds sterling, almost before the
move was suspected
The article goes on to say that much
competition between Spain and the
United States for these various ships
constructing was expected but Amer
lea has come to the conclusion that its
naval resources are strong enough to
confront Spain and is playing a waiting
game
Continuing the St James Gazette
says: An American naval authority
now in this country takes a cynical
view of the six torpedo boats building
for Spain and of the three already de-
hvered, which might just as we'll be
paid for by Spain in the first instance
and make valuable additions to the
United States navy later on. -
The article quoted, also points out
that the earliest time in which the
Chilean cruiser, which cost 81, 1000, 900
can be finished is three months, and
adding that the other vessels purchased
viii take longer to finish, so that in the
event of war, which will come soon if
at all, the ships viii be useless. as in
ternational law win prevent their deliv-
cry.
In conclusion, the St James Gazette
remarks: "A feature of the warship
market at present is the small number
of vessels available. Three cruisers
and two coast defense vessels is the
best Great Britain and France can do.
It is true these are not the only war
ships building, but the others Z Japa-
nese and two Chinese cruisers and eight
torpedo boat destroyers for Japan are
so keen and Immediately desired by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
The President Will Spend the
S5O,OOO,OOO Voted by
Congress to Getting
the Country in
Readiness For
War.

try to Key West, but find it would be
easier to make railroad connections by
returning to New York and starting
from this point. shall go direct to St.
Augustine and then visit Key West and
other points on the coast of Florida I
shall also go to our defenses on the
coasts of Georgia and both South and
North Carolina. I do not think that I
will go to the forts and barracks about
Washington and Baltimore or to Fort
Monroe on this trip, but will leave them
to be inspected later in the spring, when
the weather will be finer in that vicin-
ity. shall be away for two or three
weeks
Have the new developments in the
relations Of this country to Spain any
bearing upon your trip?" Gen. Merritt
was asked. None whatever" was the
reply. I made all my plans last week
and see no reason to change them. I
am glad that congress has passed the
bill for two more regiments of artillery.
That will enable US to properly
strengthen the garrisons at our sea-
board fortifcations and to put some
men at ungarrisoned points where they
are needed. We know just where we
need men the most
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-08
GUNS AND SHIPS OFFERED FREELY

By British and French Gunmalzers and Ship
builders-We Can Have Two Big Battle
ships From France Named the Mar
shall FlOriane and the Marshal
DeOdOra.
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WE HURRY NOW TO BUY
SHIPS FOR The NAVY.

Secretary Long Today Dispatched
Commander w. II. BrownsOn to
Europe Post Haste to Purchase
All the Battleships Now For
Sale That Are Suitable For
Our Navy.
Commander BrOWnsOn Is to Proceed Without
Delay and He Will Examine All Warships
Now Building In EurOpe-He Will
Also Purchase All the Large
Ordnance That Can Be
Secured.
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CONTINUED on Sixth Fage.)
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CHEERS CONFEDERATE FLAG.

procession.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-18
NOTES FOR CYCLERS.

A number of the National Cycle Board
of Trade estimates that fully 20 per cent
of the makers in the United States will
market a chainless wheel of some kind
in 1898.
a Buffalo manufacturer has placed an
improved wheel trueing machine on the
market. 1t can be adjusted to true wheels
on varying diameters from "a to 30 inches
and it is claimed that one operator can
true up from 15O to 225 wheels a day. If
so this will be of great benefit to re-
pairers.
In the Paris cycle exhibition there is a
foot warming pedal. The pedal is a sort
of box, in which are inserted two small
cakes of charcoal composition that burns
slowly and does not smoke. 1t is claimed
for it that it will burn four hours, and
keep the feet of the slowest rider COM
Portable.
Bike makers are giving some attention
to the idea of giving increased rigidity' to
tandems, and it is expected the frames
will be much better stayed than in
former years. Tubing will doubtless be
arranged to strengthen the frame in order
to facilitate comfortable riding when ri
ders are of different sizes and weights.
Great Britain seems far aheah of US in
point of bicycle industry Added TO the
different alleged improvements Of brace
less wheels, gearing mechanism, handle
bars and brakes. comes the patent Of a
Birmingham manufacturer, that of solid
felt handles. They are advertised through
out England as the most perfect handles
made. Cork handles have come up to all
requirements here.
It has all along been conceded that soft
tires are comfortable and har tires fast
Just how soft or how hard they should
be has been and is a matter of personal
choice. Tests have been made. however.
which are claimed to indicate that the
proper air pressure is 27I5 pounds. At
this pressure the tires reach the limit OF
their resiliency and nothing is gained
when greater pressure is added.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-18
TO PASS THE CROWD
All Cannot he Brilliant no Matter
How Healthy.

It probably comes to every thoughtful
person at times that there are plenty Of
common. mediocre people, and that II one
determines to he or she can press to the
front. pass the crowd. and win position.
fame and gold. It is largely q matter q
determination and health. Many q de-
terrnfned character. with brilliant pos
sibllities. is held back by III health. Some
ind that bright. keen thoughts refuse 70
come to their brains, and wonder why
The kind Of brain work that makes
successful Merchants, Lawyers, Doctors,
Authors. etc. etc. makes heavy draughts
on the filing q the minute nerve cells
Of the body. said filing being composed
Of q ereyish sort Of material which must
be replaced day By day, or the brain and
other parts Of the body viii not act prop
e-ly.
Coffee IS hidden but powerful
enemy to ones progress IN lie. It's sub
tie. narcotic poison. weakens heart. inter
f..re= wi-a digestion and has definite
and destructive effect on the nervous sys-
ten. Pe-oyle wh7 are content 70 load
themselves with in1pedimeuts 20 progress.
Who refuse 20 supply body With food and
drink q the kind needed 20 make up Tor
the daily disiuteETation Of the nerve and
tissue, must stand aside In The race for
prt-eTninence-
The ones who are properly fed ~
surely win the laurels-
Postum Food Coffee furnishes ths
gluten and phosphstes q grain needed ~
Nature 20 nourish brain and nerves wita
fos5. !, does not narcotic and tear
down I IS frequently uzisjBdesa n FRS
trial. because - improper preparation.
BAT il VIII % found u bs q most 6ei.-
ctous beverage Z. after boiling corr
menees. It be allowed 20 e1asinGs boifBr
for = minutes This g necessary % ez-
tract The ICED yaige ard naTo-
There aye chose WHO are entirely care
less az 20 what goes into The sto-zact
ts1t TIE ore Eao would make az Rs move
meats teaa towards heaitz ard possible
greatness. cz1nat sToT1 20 r.sE aeni7sE-
s:sd Tod o. drink o. svsz eoSss