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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28
eeMAsTERLY INACTIVITY
Is What the Catholic Cardinal Glib
bons Asks Uncle Sam to Con-
tinue Toward Spain.

Baltimore. Feb. 2S.-A solemn requi-
EN- mass for the repose of the souls of
those who lost their lives through the
destruction OF the battleship Maine in
Havana was celebrated at the Cathe-
dral this morning. Cardinal Gibbons
made an address and read the service
for the dead. A number Of naval and
military officers were present including
those of the militia and naval reserves
The vocal music was furnished by
qUartette from the Bride Elect opera
company now performing in PhiladeI-
phia.
The cardinal said: eve do not fully
realize, how ardently we love our coun-
try, until some crisis occurs, which
awakens our devotion to her and arous-
es our admiration and gratitude for
those who have died in her service.
Such a crisis has quite recently oc-
CURED, for we have assembled here this
morning to assist at the holy sacrifice
offered up for the souls of the brave Of
f1cers and men who have lost their lives
at the post of duty. We are also called
together to give expression to our
heartfelt coincidence and sympathy for
the bereaved relatives of those faithful
defenders of their country whom the
nation mOurns- I see before me repre-
sentatives of cur army and navy; I see
representatives of our excellent state
militia and of our fellow citizens at
large You represent a SOrrOWing ma
tiOn for every home in our broad coun-
try feels the loss as a personal one.
Too much praise cannot be bestowed
members
of his cabinet and particularly on the
secretary of the navy and his able as
sistant, as well as on the houses of con-
gresS for the Calmness and TRANQUILITY
the self-cOntrOl and possession
which they have exhibited during the
fearful ordeal through which the coun-
try has been passing in the last few
days. It needed only a spark to kim
die a great conf1agration and the pa
tient and dignified bearing of the exec
utive and legislative bodies are all the
more cOmmendable in view of the mis-
chievous and Incorporate utterances
of some sensational newspapers
This nation is too brave too strong
too powerful and too just to engage in
an unrighte0us or precipitate war Let
US remember that the eyes of the world
are upon us, whose judgment we cannot
despise, and that we Will gain more ap-
plause and credit for ourselves by
calm deliberation and mastery inactiv-
ity than by recourse to arms Thrice
is he armed, who hath his quarrel Just >
7 hope and believe, for the honor of
humanity, that the destruction of the
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28
eTHE DIRTY YANKEES"
Spaniards Still Continue to Issue IN
fammatory Handbills in Havana.

New York, Feb. 2S-The World prints
the following circular which it says is
distributed on the streets of Havana:
''Spaniards without conditions:
"Long live Spain with honor
1T is time that we leave at one side
lying deceptions and puerile fear. 1t is
necessary, even if we all succumb in
the fight. not to stand the imposition of
that proud and ambitious nation which
at every moment taking advantage of
the weakness of the liberal government,
menaces US and throws down the
gauntlet
providence is taking our part, and if
not, see what has happened to that yes
sci to which they confided all their
power.
box to offer all obstacles to autOnO-
mists, because with them and their
coming into power things have occurred
that never happened when we, the
constitutionaIs were in power.
Under the new colonial system has
occurred the accident to the Maine.
They have allowed the dead of a hos
tile nation to be placed in the palace
and a thousand other things. So we
reDeat the phrases of the orator, Romero
RubiO. We will go anywhere except to
autonomy and let US also take note
that the valiant General Weyler, whom
we ought to elect as a deputy Tor Ha-
Vana seconds US. We have on our side
the army. the volunteers, the navy and
the people.
What do you do that you allow
yourselves to be insulted in this man
ner2 Do you not see what they have
done to US by removing our brave and
beloved Weyler? At this hour we
would have made an end of this vile
insurgent rabble that tramples on our
flag and on our honor.
They force autonomy on US to cast
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28
La Champagne Rescued From
a PerilOuS Position
By the Freight Steamer Roman
From Liverpool
AND IS TAKEN IN TOW.
She is Brought Into Halifax on
Sunday Morning.
A Bad Wreck Made in Her En-
gine Room.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Feb. 2S.-The
three hundred and odd passengers on
board the French liner La Champagne
rested more soundly last night than
they have for ten days.
The ship was toWed into Halifax yes
terday-
Since Thursday, two weeks ago, half
of which time they have drifted on the
Atlantic three days and nights, have
been filled with anxiety for thelr per-
SOnal safety. After drifting for five
days on the Newfoundland banks with
her engines disabled and the screw
shaft shattered the great BOstOn-bOund
freighter Roman from Liverpool came.
along, picked her up and brought her
into Halifax without further mishap of
consequence. Great was the joy on
board the big French steamer when the
cloudy Sunday morning broke with the
shores of Nova Scotia in sight and the
word was passed that Halifax would
be reached before dark. Port was
reached just in good time Three or
four hours more would have found the
two steamers still at sea, caught in a
dark and stormy night with thick snow
falling and they might have been COM
PEELED to turn about and put off shore
to keep clear of the coast until day
broke.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press boarded La Champagne just as
the anchor was dropped. The saloon
presented an animated scene as the pas
sengerS We're eager to learn what anX-
iOus friends in New York thought of the
detention of the steamer All wished
to tell the story of the experiences adrift
in midOcean. Now that they were safe
in port, they disclaimed any fear, but
some of them could not conceal that
they had pushed through a trying or
deal
La Champagne sailed from Havre on
February u with fine. clear weather.
which continued two days Then the
wind freshened and a gale sprang up,
blowing with moderate force All went
well until the 17th The messengers
had settled down and were passing the
time pleasantly The ship was steam
ing fast against the head sea, when.
suddenly, after o'clock a tremendous
crashing sound was heard in the engine
rooms In an instant a panic seized
the passengers, and great excitement
prevailed in the saloons and among the
occupants OF the steerage. The ships
passage was stayed and heavy pound
ings shook the whole craft Captain
Poirot quickly calmed the passengers
and soon after it was discovered that
the tail screw-shaft had broken
The steamer was running at high
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28
A MAINE DISASTER SERMON.
President Mckinley Hears His Course
Strongly Commended.

Washington. Feb. 2S.-President Nc
Kinley attended service yesterday
morning at the Metropolitan M. E.
church. Rev. NJ Hugh Johnston, the
pastor, preached a sermon, in which
reference was made to the Maine disas-
ter. The presidents course in the mat
ter was commended.
The text was, Psalms Xlii:2: MY
sons thirtieth for the living God"
''Restlessness without God clamors
for blood, blood, Blood said the speak
er: the regime of savagery and bar
barism as the ultimatum of the Maine
disaster, one of the most appalling dis
asters that has ever stirred the hearts
and minds of the American people. But
in the interest of humanity, civilization
and Christianity we can afford to wait
until we know the truth and the whole
truth Even if the catastrophe should
prove the result of official authority
and diabOlical treachery, the honor of
our flag, the dignity of the nation, the
safety and welfare of millions, would be
better served by a calm, self-cOntrOl in
calling another nation to strict account,
than by a frantic and unreasOning rush
into the unspeakable horrors of war.
"Our duty as citizens, as patriots, as
Christians, is to stand by the president,
who stands at the helm of the ship of
state. cooI-headed. clear of eye, strong
handed and warm -herated; to stand by
our government rather than by any in
temperate speech or action to stir up
the worst passions of our nature"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28
HAD A TOUGH TIME OF IT.
Only Four of the Men Who Manned
La Champagne's Lifeboat Able
to Be Up.

who manned La Champagne's lifeboat to
search for help and were picked up six
days later by the steamer Rotterdam.
only four were able to leave their hunks
on board the Rotterdam at Hoboken this
morning. Officer UnsWOrth showed lit
tie of the effect of his fearful experience
except that the skin was peeling off his
face Quarterma CamardS hands
were blue and swollen from frOstbite, but
they were not bandaged. He walked with
difficulty as his feet were badly swollen.
He made no complaint, however, and said
he was grateful to be alive, after such
an experience. He praised the captain
and officers and crew of the steamer Rot
terdam, and said they were extremely
courteous and kind to the rescued men.
The remainder of the boats crew are still
being cared for on the Rotterdam. As
soon as they are able they will be trans
ferred to La Bretagne, and the others who
are still suffering will be sent to the
French hospital.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28
SOUTHERN WAR CLOUD
Argentina and Chill Are Making
Hostile Movements.

New York. Feb ga dispatch to the
Herald from Buenos Ayres, Argentina,
says: In view of the warlike preparations
being made by Chilli, the Argentine gov
ernment has decided to purchase three
warships and arms for 10000 men.
The people of Argentina are enthusiastic
over the possibility of war Many pub
lie officials have offered to give part Of
their salaries for buying Warships-
1t is not generally believed that war IS
imminent but the people consider it their
duty to prepare for an emergency in case
Chilli should refuse to fulfill her prom
Pressed by public opinion, President
Uriburu has declared that there is no
cause for alarm and that the relations
between Argentina and Chill are cor
dial as ever. He adds. however, that the
nation must be prepared to avoid any
surprise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28

us aside and to give the positions of
honor and command to those who ini-
tiated this rebellion-these ill-bOrn
autOnOmists, migrate sons of our be-
loved land
And last, these dirty Yankees who
NEEDLE in our affairs humiliating US to
the last degree as a further taunt, send
us one of the war vessels of their rot
ten navy after insulting US in their
newspapers in our own house.
''Spaniardsl The time for action has
arrived. Slumber not. Let us show
those vile traitors that we have not yet
lost our honor and that we know how
to protect it with the energy of a
worthy and strong nation such as our
Spain has been and always will be.
Death to the Americans! Death to
autonomy!
Long live Spainl
Long live WeyIeri"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28
THE SNTYELERS.

The white livered press has aban-
doned the theory of accident to the
Maine two weeks after the yellow
journals gave the correct version that
it was a dastardly plot. Two weeks
from now the white Hvered press" VIII
no doubt still be a whole fortnight be
hind the up-to-date yellow journals and
the American people. Americans hate
snivelers. IIurrah for the yellow jour
nals' They print the news.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28
DIR. GUNSAULUS RETURNS.
breaches His First Sermon Since His
Retirement a Year Ago.

Chicago Feb 28-Dr- Frank Gunsau-
lus preached to large congregation a
Armour mission last evening, making his
first pulpit appearance since ill-health
caused his retirement from the pastorate
of Plymouth CongregaIlOnal cnurch near
Iy year ago. The sermon was a mem
orial to Frances E. Willard and DR.. Gun
saulus treated his subject with all his
old time fervor and elOquence- A con-
gregation that filed the chapel listened
preacher on his retHlrn to health and act
ivo work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-02-28

momentous in consequence to be hur-
ried.
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CONTINUED on Sixth Page.1
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given in charge of the postoffce authori-
ties. and they with the saloon passengers,
will be forwarded to New York, leaving
here al o clock this morning
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-03
ARMY CONTRACT FRAUD.
A New York Middle Man Mixet
Up With McKinIey's Brother.


NEW YORK, Nov. 3.-Ernest Huber,
of Davis & Huber, promoters. 81 Times
building, this city, alleged to have been
tie go-betwesn who negotii It'd army
contracts for consideration and 81
cured the influence Of Abner McKin-
ley, the presidents brother, to be ex-
erted in behalf of his principals, has
acknowledge the charge and his state
ments are published here.
Huber is quoted as saying that hs
made arrangements with Abner Nc
Kinley's law associate to use McKin
ley's influence in securing contracts
Huber admits that be discussed witt
Abner Mckinley the procuring Of con
tracts for consideration. On one con
tract Huber was to get $3.50 each on
$1,000 overcoats, which was to be di
vided with the law firm of Burnett
Slayden s. Campbell, who drew the con
tracts and had business relations Will
Abner McKinley's law firm. The wa
investigation board announces that i
will take up the case shortly.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-03

From now till Tuesday night, those
having the campaign in charge will
allow no grass to grow under their feet
Short and sharp are the plans ar.
ranged.
/ Good, honest. economical county gov.
ernment is what the Unisn party stands
for; and having had experience Id the
matter, there is no danger Of any 70.
turn. by consent Of the people. to the
former days of Republican extrsva-
gance.
The ex-U. s. coal mine inspector,
John c. Spears. and Alexander Bowie,
well known Republicans Of GsIlup. are
stumping Bernalilio county in behalf
of Mr.. Ferguson. They are In the
Cochiti region tsday. >
A. A. Jones left to-day for Silver
City, Deming and other southern points
where ne will deliver several addrerses
in behalf of Mr. Ferguson aad ths
local Democratic ticket. gRx
Patricio Gonzales is enc Of the most
faithful officials and most popular men
in this county. AS probate clerk, be
was always attentive. obilging and
pleasant with those having business IA
his Office, while the business itself was
promptly attended to and ths records
systematically and correctly kept. He
will make one Of the leading members
of the Territorial council, looking cut
alike for The interests of the Territory
at large and of the county he repre-
sents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-03
Press Teleerams Brlefed.

/ : II D 4s at
BERLIN,-J. Goldschmidt, United
States consul general, died here last
evening.
SAVANNAH, Inquiry as to the con-
eition Of Bryan today brought the re-
ply that he Is mucn better.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 3.--General
Fitzhugh Lee declares that he has no
idea of Withdrawing from the senatorial
race.
i NEW YoRK,-The works of the Ma
tional starch company at Glencove, L.
l., were visited by a disastrsus fire
today, Loss about 100000.
| KANSAS CRY, The Kansas City has
attained first placein the wor Ids cattle
markets. Receipts during October
we're 23O,245. the largest at any market
in the histery of the trade.
New YoRK,-Politicians are marvel
i ing at Roosevelt's endurance ss cam
paigner. They say nothing can be com
pared with his upstate tour except
Bryan's great dyer in 's6.
PEORIA, H., The Standard Distil-
ling Co. has Just sent q special train
comprising % cars of spirits to San
Francisco, consigned to the japanese
gsvernmehL which will use it in the
Manufacture of smokeless powder.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif,-C. II. Sum
mers. chief electrician of the Western
Union company, Chicago, was suddenly
seized with heart failure last nigh
while walking with friend, and sx
pired in few minutes later. s
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-03
JUDGE .RALETT's ORDER.
Colorado Iron and Huntington's
Railroad Freight Rates.

DENVER, Colo, Nov, 3.-Judge Hal
lett of the United States court today is
sued an injunction to restrain the South
sfn Pacltic and other railroads from
putting into effect a freight tariff which
would exclude the product, of the Colo
rado Fuel 6 Iron company from the
Pacific coast in violation of the ruling
Of the supreme court. The proposed
new rate from Pueblo is the same as
from Chicago The Southern Pacific is
given thirty days to answer the suit of
the Fuel & Iron company for damages,
1t is required to file bond in the sum of
$4,000.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-03
CUBAN CUSTOMS COLLECTED.
Some Figures Which Indicate
That Spanish Officials
Gotta Bic Rake-off.

WARRINGTON, Nov. "A dispatch
from Santiago states that 100000 was
collected for customs duties during the
month of October. This does not ap-
pear to be large item in itself. but as
it is at the rate of 81 100000 at that
port, IT. is believed that the restoration
of order aud development of trade will
increase the amount to s1,500,000 per
year. 1ss.- ..-... -..----~.....
The significant fact in connection
with this matter is the relation which
this amount bears to the collections
made BY Spanish officials. The amount
they turned into the Spanish treasury
at Havana was s475,oOO per annum.
The methods Of American officials,
therefore, will produce many times the
net return to the treasury which was
afforded under Spanish misrule.
The difference is not because the tar
liff rates are higher. On the contrary,
the minimum tariff levied by the Span
ish government upon imports from
Spain Is levied under authority of the
United States upon imports from ell
sources.
II like improvement in net collec-
tions by the treasury department is af-
forded at all ports in Cuba, the collec-
tions from customs alone will exceed
the entire revenue of the island from
all sources under Spanish rule. This
revenue averaged from $25,0OO,0OO to
s27,0o0,O00 when trade was not inter
rup.ed by civil war, Of which the Gus
toms duties paid from $l3,00000o to
Sl5,000,O00. The collections during the
insurrection fell as low as SO. 100000.
The difference in methods Of public
accounting, which contribute to this re-
suit, afford an opportunity for liberal
reduction in Cuban tariff rates.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-03
MsakAnswer to spaIn,s Protest.

WASHINGTON, No. 3.-In regard to
Spain's protest against sending the bat
tisships Oregon and Iowa to Manila,
Secretary of State Hay has notified NJ.
Thiebaut, the French charge d'affaIres,
who is representing Spain in the alb
ssnce of Cambon, that the destination
Of these ships is Honolulu, and as that
is now an American port, this govern
ment has right to send ships there.
The Oregon and Iowa are now 10 Bra
lillian waters. While officially it is
stated they are bound for Honolulu, it
Is unofficially admitted that they will
proceed to Manila without delay.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-03
Trnons for Cuba.

z WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-The war de-
partment has issued q general order for
the movement of troops to Cuba. The
first troops will leave about November
q. and will comprise brigade under
Brigadier General Carpenter. The brig
ads- will be taken from the Seventh
Army Corps. and will be sent to Neu-
bitas, Puerto Principe.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-11-03

!. Homo KONG, Nov. 3. 3.-Extraordinary
activity prevails in naval and military
circles. The British nrst-class cruiser,
Powerful, has just taken on 1000 tons
OF ceal, All other British war ships
are taking on stores and ammunition.
It is reported that they have been Or
dered to be ready for sea immediately.
The British second-class cruiser Bona
venture recently recalled from Manila
arrived last night and is coaling with
all possible haste. 1t is reported that
the British gun boats have been order
cd to rendezvous here, AT the navy
yard here the ordinance department is
mounting siege guns.
BUYING OUR COAL,
PHILADELPHIA, Penn, Nov. 3-The
probability of war between England
and France received a fresh impetus
here yesterday by the action of Eng
land in purchasing large amount of
American coal for immediate delivery
at the West India naval station.
READY FOR WAR.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Nov. 3.-The
British naval authorities at the Port
Royal naval headquarters here express
the opinion that the order for the mob
ilization of the British North American
and West Indian squadron forms part
of grand and comprehensive scheme
for naval demonstration in the Pacific
and Atlantic intended to indicate
Great Britain's readiness to face any
and all possible hostile developments.
Great Britain, it is said, will accept
war now with France or Russia or
both.
DIPLOMATIC BUNcoMB-
LONDON, Nov. 3.-An official note IS
sued this evening says: There is now
good reason to hope that the interna-
tional situation is ameliorating. 1t can
be confidently stated that when the
cause of the irritation which so unfor-
tunately recently existed between
France andGreat Britain on the upper
Nile is removed which is expected soon
to be the case, the door will again be
opened for a resumption of those
friendly relations which has SO happily
characterized the normal state of rela-
items betwsen the two countries.
sAlp TO BE SETTLED.
New York, Nov. S.-Ths London
correspondent of the Evening Post
cables today that general satisfactory
arrangement has been reached between
Great Britain and France regarding the
Fashoda question.
MARcHAND TRoTTING NOME.
CAIRO, Nov. 3.-Majer Marchand,
commander of the French expedition at
Fashoda, arrived here this evening. He
4 drove to the French diplomatic agency
amid cheering.