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Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
THE CHAPLAIN 5 CURIOUS DEFENSE

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Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
WHISPERING OUT.
The Need Of an Army Reorganization
 Recognized.

Washington, Oct. B. Although there has been less pressure for a mastering out Of volunteers since the announce ment was made that troops cannot be spared, the demand continues with sufficient persistence to convince the war officials that a reorganization of the army will be necessary and that sC.ne arrangement will have to be made to secure force for garrison service in the islands and states, which will not be subject to the same difficulties experienced in the case Of volunteers. Although the pressure for the mastering out Of entirsi regiments is not so great, the demand for the discharge of Individuals has over whelmed the department.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
X RA:D ON THE NEGROES.
The Striking Illinois Miners Driving
 Out Competition.

Cincillati, O., Get 5--Advicas from Washington, Ind. today are to the ef- feet that 10 renewal Of last night $ proceedings has occurred. It is un- derstCod that -ne men who drove the negro miners from their homes last night were mostly miners who had been discharged from these mines some time ago and have since been employed at Pana, H., and elsewhere. There is no confirmation today Of the loss Of life in last nights proceedings.
 The houses where the negroes re- sided are badly wrecked. Several Of the imported laborers are to be seen on the streets today and it is thought the whites will make another raid to- night, as they are determined 10 rid the country of non-unicn miners. Pub lie sympathy is wit, the strikers.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
FIRES CHECKED.
The Wors! o? fhs pavageS Believed
 10 Be Over.

Denver, Oct 3-Reports received today from various points in the re- gions where forest dres have been spreading for a week CT two past are to the effect that the fires have been checked IT many places by snow and rain. In the vicinity Of Glenwccd Springs the fires gre almost extin- guished. Idaho Springs reports that the fires on the west slope of the divide are pretty nearly under control and there is not much danger Of their reaching the east slope However. he fires will smoulder for months md another dry spell followed by winds would start them Up again.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
MERRITT AT PARIS.
The Peace Commission Engaged in
 Preliminary Work.

Paris. Oct. 3-Major General Mer- ritt, who commanded the American troops at Manila, arrived today.
 The American commissioners held a session lhis Ciorning at their own of fees, preparatory to a second meeting with the Spanish commissioners. which began at the commissions rooms in the foreign office at o'clock this afternoon. This plan Of work, di- rected to be prepared by the sacre- taries. has not been perfected, as the secretary of the Spanish commission did not arrive here until today The American commissioners will be re- ceived by President Faure at o'clock On Tuesday afternoon
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
THE FRANKFORT FLEET.
The Vessels Struggling Across the
 Pacific

San Francisco, Oct. 3.-The steamer Seneca of the transport fest is expected to reach this port tomorrow. She viii at once be put On dry dock for repairs and then the work Of reloading her foT Manila will begin. The Indiana is thirty-two days out from Manila, the Ohio thirty days. and the Pennsylvania .wenty-fcur days. II is estimated that these steamers will average sever knots an hour, which would lengtbeL cut their voyage tC more than forty days. The Rio ds .TaneirO, which has on board about 3o0 sick soldiers frop Manila, left Hong Kong On Seytemba1 27 and will probably arrive here about the 20th instant. The Newport is e.s Ipected here on Sunds. The others now on the way will probably arrive dur ing the month
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
THE BIGGEST or ALL TRUSTS.
< Combine cf Manufacturers Of Ships
 ATnlor and Armament.

Cleveland, O., Oct 3.-An evening paper says: One Of the most gigantic projects for the combination of capital in the history Of the country is being in this city. It is nothing less than an attempt to organize the warship building and armor plate and gun making interests of the world into ore great syndicate. whose factories shall be located near Cleveland Men Of international reputation in the financial and manufacturing world are in the deal.
 It is believed that every ship build ing, gun making and armcr plate man ufacturing firm in the United States has been in the negotiations The pro jectors claim that they can raise cap ital of s200,000, ,010. Among the Cleve- flanders who are interested in the deal is said to be Col. Myron T. Herrick, president Of the Cleveland Ship Build ing company.
 Dr. Calling, the famous inventor Of guns, has been here in conf S'ence with other men in the deal. Armelrong, the inveraor of the gun which bears his name, has also been here. Andrew Carnegie is one of the chief men in tine negotiations Robert Wallace is now ill the west with several foreigners who visited Cleveland. He will stop at San Francisco, and the pToprietors Of the Union Iron works will be ap- preached as to whether they will come into the deal.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
A JEALOUS HUSBAND
Murders His Wife and Commits
 Suicide.

Sacramento, Oct 3-Thcmas Har- rison. an insanely jealous husband, shot his wife twice through the lungs this morning and drew a razor across his own threat. It was not only liar risoE's intention to kill his wife and himself, but to murder his two little children as we'll.
 These were sleeping in an adjoining g room at the time the tragedy occurred and heard their mother calling to them that their father was killing her and to run for their lives. They heed ed the warning and as a result they are saved.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
SUFFERING IN HAVANA.

Washington. Get. 3.--A private let ter from an American citizen in close touch with the Cuban military com mission in Cuba states that great sui fering exists in Havana for lack of food. People are starving, some dying on the streets and many others who are unable to go out and beg, die in their houses.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
NO WHISPERING OUT.
All the Troops Will Be Held Till the
 Situation Clears Up.

Washington, Oct. 3-To 2 number Of interested callers today President Mckinley had reason to rei5crate his determination to have nc troops mus tered cut for the present In the course Of the interviews he stated in substance that it was the intention ot the administration to send fresh troops to Porto Rico to take the place Of the volunteers who will have to be re- turned home and who will be given fu7loughs. He stated vry firmly that there would be no general dis charges until the situation was cleared up"
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
STAINS BREATH TAKEN AWAY.

Madrid, Oct. 3.-The reported inten- ton Of the United States government to retain the whole Of the Philippine islands has created almost state of stupefacticn here, and 1t is semi-ofEi- cially announced that the Spanish gov ernment has resolved to vigorously combat any action which, it is claimed, the terms of the peace protocol pre- ciude
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
TROOPS FOR PORTO RICO.

aWashington, Oct 3.--The war de- pertinent has decided to send more tfccps to Porto Rico. Orders have been issued directing the Fifth regi- Inenlt Of cavalry, now at Huntsvills, Ala, the Sixth United States volunteer infantry new at Chickamauga, and the Fnrty-sep panth New York now at Fort Adams, 10 proceed to such point in Porto Rico as may be desired by the commanding general in the island.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
PRECAUT1oN AGAINST COLLISION

Berlin, Get, S--As result Of the representations made by the Hamburg American steamship line, the German foreign office intends to invite the gov ernments of maritime nations to come to an agreement to legally compel steamers to fellow the transatlantic line routes in order to avoid collisions
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
4 MURDERER AT LARGE.

Nashville, Tenn, Get. 3.--J. D. Hol
 iingsworth, who shoi. Rev. \. c. Webb and his son, 2. J. Webb, Jesse Higgins and James Vincent, in Canon county cn Saturday afternoon. is still at large. Rev. MT Webb died three hours after receiving the wound. B. J. Webb was wounded in the head, perhaps fatally. Jesse Higgins wouLd will prove fatal.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
FIXING DEWEY UP.

Washington, Oct 3.-The Charleston arrived at Hong Kong yesterday from Manila. Like the Boston and Raleigh she will take her place in the dock and be put in the best Of order, as will ali Of the remaining ships Of Dewsy's squadron The OsceOla was put out Of commission today at Boston.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
THE BOTKIN CASE.

San Francisco, Oct 3.-Chief of Po- lice Lees turned the new Botkin papers over to Governor Budd today. His exceIlency asked for twenty-four hours in which to examine them, at the end of which time the date for a public hearing will be set.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
WILL ABSORB THE SHORT LINE

Omaha, Neb., Oct 3-Union Pacific officials are eagerly watching for an enlargement of the system which they iael sure will take place within the next fortnight. Tie annual meeting of the Oregon Short Line will be held n Salt Lake City next week, and it .- freely predicted that 1t will be the ast annual meeting Of the independent corporation to be held
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
STATE DEPARTMENT CHANGE.

Washington, Oct. s.-fhe president appointed Dr. David J. Hill of Roch- ester. first assistant secretary of state to succeed John Bassett Moore, re- signed. Dr. Hill is president of Koch ester university.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
CALLED TO SAY GOODBYE.

Washington, Oct. 3.-Captair White called upon Secretary Long today to nay his respects preparatory to pro- ceadirg to San Francisco to take com- hand of the Philadelphia, the flagship 2f the Pacific station.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
SENT TO PROTECT AMERICANS.

Washington, Oct 3.-Secretary Long said that the sole purpose of order ing the Baltimore and Petrel to Tien Tsin was to safeguard American inter ests and protect the life and property Cf American citizens iii the event of al outbreak in the interior, Tien Tsin being the nearest point to Peking ac- eessible to warships.
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
A STRANDED STEAMER.

Detour, Mich. Oct 3-The Cana dian passenger steamer Majestic. car rying passenger and merchandise from ColliHgwood to Duluth, was stranded on the big shoals at the end of DrumTond island. Lake Huron, to- day in a fog. The steamer lies in an exposed position. Tugs were hurrying to her assistance
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
MRS. GUILFORD HELD.

Londcn, Oct. 3.-Nancy Cuflfcrd. midwife, Of Bridgeport, Conn. or the Tcsnan suspected ci being Dr. Gull ord, was remanded at Bow street po- lice court here today for q week..
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
ELECTRIC LIGHTED TRAINS.

Chicago. Get. 3.-Tha Santa Fe roa6 has made arrangements to light ai cars Of it's limited trains runp' g be tween Chicago and Les Angeles, a dis tauce of 2,245 miles, with electricity
Arizona republican., 1898-10-04
A THREATENING CONDITION
Causes Congregation of Warships in
 Chinese Waters.

Washington, Oct. 3-TTa tate de- partment received the fol A1~. gram from Minister ccn' Snpt i, There The. is no serious dahz Libr.ry there is considerable anxiety fer - future. The foreign fleet is assembling at Tien Esin. Some Of tha ministers are ordering marines to Pekin for a legation guard"
 Secretary Long upon adviees re- ceived at the state department show ir.g the existence of threatening con dition5 in China, ordered Admiral Dewey to send two warships immedi- ately from Manila 10 q point as near the Chinese capital as possible for a warship to approach. The vessels selected for this undertaking arc the Baltimore and the P6trel
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-10
WON'T SURRENDER.
Spaniards at Manila Sill Obdu.
rate.

London, May 10.-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle says:
'The British insManila have forward
ed petition through the British consul
through Vice. Consul Seymour, (com-
,nander- in-chief on the China station },
for further naval assistance. and it is
anticipated that additional vessels will
be sent there on Wednesday,. The British
consul is working in thorough harmony
with the American commander; but 1t
is felt that the Overwhelming British
commercial interests require supervision
by q force sufficient to keep the Span
iards and natives in check.
"There is desire here to advocate a
British acquisition of the Philippines,
thus completing the chain of British
possessions from the straits settlement by
Borneo to this colony. 1t is felt here that
the occupation of the Philippines by any
other great European power would be
most dangerous to British interests.
Business at Manila is at complete
standstill, but the Spaniards are not like
ly to surrender until the city is blown to
pieces. The British inhabitants, however,
are confident that the trouble will soon
be over. sea NtsFs41
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-10
SPAIN'S kNELLl.
Uprising Wonld Follow
Naval Disaster.
WHICH WOULD SWEEP
EVERYTHING AWAY.
People Of Peninsnlar Are Starving
10 Death.
MILITARY RULE Is BEING EXTEN-
DED TO VARIOUS CITIES.

London, May 1O.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail says.
Martial law has been proclaimed in
Seville and Saragossa and will gradu-
ally be extended throughout the country.
The most significant fact of the present
moment is that the military party is be-
ginning to use It's undoubted strength.
Gen. Lochanbre, who has lately returned
from the Philippines, convened yesterday
Sunday meeting Of the military men,
bers of the Cortes, at which it was re-
solved to accentuate their solidarity on
all questions directly or indirectly con.
nected with the army, such action to be
wholly irrespective and Independent of
politics.
SAT future meeting they will in vite
the cooperation OF naval members of the
Cortes. considering that there is com.
branches of the service. This new develop
ment foreshadows a serious factor which
any future ministry will be compelled
to consider. y
The Biarrit5 correspondent of the Daily
Mail dilating upon Spain's internal
troubles, says:
"But for the necessity Of getting the
war credits voted in the Cortes, Senior
Sagasta would have decreed the suspen-
sion on the constitutional guarantees,
thus placing the whole country under
military jurisdiction. The difficulties
for the poor people are worse than those
of the government. The latter by vari-
GUS expedients. can raise money; the
former are unable to obtain either food
or employment. The wages of the labor
ers are too small to buy sufficient food
for themselves and their families. In the
mining regions Of Estra Madura and
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-10
MAYTLOWER TAKES PRIZE.

Key West, May 9.-The Spanish fishing
smack Santiago Apostal, was captured by
the gunboat Mayfower off Havana yester-
day and brought in by prize crew this
evening. She was bound from Yucatan
from Havana with a cargo of fish and g
crew of ten men. She was rounded up
with one blank shot. This was the only
incident of the day, which was large ly
devoted to the circulation OF alarming
rumors of the sinking of American ships
off the Cuban coast. Up to nightfall
nothing approaching definite intelligence
of the blockading feet had reached here.
The story fiourishing at that hour was of
heavy firing hsard off Havana. This was
brought in by small boats and was as
much in need of ver1fication as the others.
Naval men here, however, incline to the
belief that the Spanish batteries on the
North coast will seize every chance to
fire on the American ships and would not
be surprised to hear at any moment of g.
battle at, or off Havana. Intelligence of
Rear Admiral SaInpson's squadron was
also eagerly looked for. 1t is believed that
it has already reached its destination an d
that news of an engagement should soon
arrive
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-10

London, May 1o.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Morning Post has had a
long interview with Senior Sagasta, the
premier, in the course of which the Span
ish statesman said:
ssThe sad events at Manila have sad
dened all Spaniards, but have not made
them lose heart. We can say with conf
dence of this disaster that nothing has
occurred to wound our pride Much has
been said regarding the causes of the
catastrophe; but all the discussion has
been beside the question. The truth is,
we were too few and were overwhelmed
by the great superiority of the enemy s
forces and by the fortunes Of war which,
unhappily, went against us.
NIn the present juncture there is no
time TO lose. 1t is useless to debate. We
must reserve all our strength and all our
energy for tomorrow. Our first duty is
to unite in order to yanquish the enemies
and to uphold tho honor of Spain. 1t is
necessary, to secure that end for the gov
ernment to have thu support of all, with
out considerations of party and exclusive
ly on patriotic grounds. Parliament, too,
must grant the government the resources
required.
"Now this precisely is what grieyes me.
believed that the first cannon shot fired
by the United States against our troops
would be signal for the union and fra
ternity of all 5naniards as all are equally
affected by the assault Of the United
| States. was mistaken. Certain parlla
mentary groups are in disagreement with
| the government and have the preuenslor
to make conditions in return Tor theii
support. They thus paralyze our efforts
and diminish the strength which Is in
dipensible to the government In suct
diff7cnJt times some are even ceaselessly
intriguing; others are full of reticences
and all has been done in the name of the
fatherland. Attempts have even beer
made to assault the Monarchy, withou
their authors appearing to imagine for {
moment that this is simply weakening
the country, lowering to the prestige o
the .hag,s tending to the discourage
ment of the troops and the encourage
ment of our enemies.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-10
TROOPS FOR MANILA.
Government Fastening Preparations
to Aid Dewey.

Washington, May 9.-Evidences of the
preparations being made for carrying
troops to the Philippines were apparent
at the War Department. today. The
officials had before them list of between
fifteen and twenty large vessels whose
home port is on the Pacific coast and
were making preparations looking to
their charter as transports. Their aggre-
gate capacity is more than ample for the
purposes of the government. Should all
be secured the War Department. will be
able to send cavalry troops to the Philip-
pines in case this is deemed desirable.
If the original programme is adhered
to, the volunteers to be sent to reinforce
Admiral Dewey will include the follow.
ing with the possible exception of the
artillery and the rif1emen: Two regiments
of infantry and two batteries of heavy
artillery from California: one regiment
of infantry from Oregon; one from Wash.
ington and one battalion of infantry and
Senator Shoup's troops of rifiemen from
Idaho. In addition to these troops, the
department will. it. is said, avail itself Of
the four companies of the 14th infantry.
now on their way from Vancouver bar.
racks to San Francisco and portions Of
4th fourth cavalry and third artillery.
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-10
Take Big Lot Of Munitions For In
surgents.
CARLOADS OF POWDER FOR
BLOCKADING SQUADRON.

Tampa, Fla. May e.-The steamer
Gussie, one Of the Mallory line, chartered
by the government for use as a transport,
will sail for Cuba before morning loaded
with arms, ammunition and supplies,
furnished by the United States govern
ment for the use OF the Cuban insurgents.
A company of one hundred United States
troops from the first regiment Of infantry
will accompany the expedition and aid
in guarding the landing of the valuable
cargo and will if necessary, penetrate in.
to the interior far enough to place the
supplies in the hands of the Insurgents
The expedition will be in charge Of Capt.
W. 81. Dorst, General Miles's aid who
has just returned from Cuba. The Gussie
has on board between six and seven
thousand Springfield rifles, about goo, 1000
rounds of ammunition and several hum
dred boxes of provisions, consisting
principally of canned meats and hard
tack. In view of Captain Dorst's recent
landing near Havana, where he ,ommu-
nicated with the insurgent leader General
Delgado, it is believed that the expedition
will be headed for a point not far from
Havana. The Gussie had mounted on hsr
forward deck today one FOUNDER rapid
fire gun. Tt is understood, however, that
she will be met at some point not far
from Key West by a gunboat from the
blockading squadron and escorted to the
designated landing place.
The Whitney, the sister ship of the
Gussie. which sailed for Dry Tortugas
Saturday with two companies of the fifth
infantry, returned today. 1t is intimated
that she will follow the Gussie to Cuba as
soon as the arms, ammunition and sup
plies can be loaded. Before a week has
passed, it is believed that the insurgenS
leaders will have been furnished with
arms enough for at least 1000 men, and
with a base of supplies established on the
coast, vigorous campaign against the
Spanish forces will be inaugurated.
Large amounts of powder and projectiles
for the blockading squadron are now ar
irving here. On Picnic island there are
twelve carloads of dynamite, torpedoes,
powder and other munitions, which will
be soon sent to Key West and as many
more cars are on the wharf tracks.
An extra heavy guard has beer placed
around the cars. Hundreds OF arpenters
are at work today fitting up the big
transports and it is believed now that all
of the boats here will be in readiness for
loading by Wednesday night
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-10
Spain Would He United When First Cannon
Instead Parties Are Working For
Own ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Americans Cuba
HE and e Prev
Wap-Span Hn No Condition o Fight

"When our political adversaries attack
the government when they criticise the
acts of the crown while war is proceeding
they are committing crime for which
some day perhaps they may have to answer
before the country.
NOn principal am opposed to war,
which is always disastrous even Eto the
victorious nation. God is my witness that
I did not wish rupture with the United
States. I realized perfectly that we were
waged so long and needed rest. On the
contrary, desired a peaceful solution
which would have protected our interests
and honor, our rights and sovereignty.
The government did everything to avoid
u conflict, more even than it should have
done. Then our adversaries began to treat
us with contempt war became inevitable
and we are compelled to accept it with all
its consequences, whatever they may be.
"Ihe situation is very simple and un-
fortunately cannot he concealed Spain is
desolated and ruined by internal troubles.
"The United States have coveted Cuba
for long time, first because it is an ex-
cellent strategic point, second so as to be
masters of the inter-oceanic trade. 10
attain their object they have literally
hesitated at nothing. They knew the
state of our finances and took advantage
of it to attack us, after having assisted
the Cuban insurrection with view of
completing our ruin and, with cut and
dried plan declaring war as sooa as they
considered our exhaustion sufficiently ad-
vanced.
"Now that the struggle has began, the
Americans continue the same tactics In.
stead of openly making war they encour-
age in every way the troubles in Cuba.
Porto Rico and the Philippines, and if
they could, they would stir up an insur-
rection in the peninsula, The future is
In the hands of God. None can foresee
| it,"