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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
Senator RaWlins of Utah Intro
duces One Declaring War.
THESE RESOLUTIONS
Are Referred to Committee on
Foreign Relations.
The President is Sharply Criti-
ciZed For Inactivity
By Senator Mason of Illinois
and Other Speakers.

Washington, March Ex-senator Raw
olutiOn in the senate recognizing the
independence of Cuba and declaring
war against Spain.
Washington, March Ex-senator For
al1er has offered in the senate a resolu-
ton for Cuban independence. Mr.. For
aker spoke of the delays caused by the
De LONE incident and the Maine Incl
dent, but declared that the Cuban ques-
ton would come up whatever was done
with the Maine
Senator Frye introduced a resolution
reciting the conditions in Cuba and di-
recting the president in his discretion
to take steps to drive the naval and
military forces from the island.
The Foraker and Frye resolutions
went to the committee on foreign rela-
tons. The Rawlin's resolution also
went to the foreign relations commit
tee.
Mr.. Mason followed the introduction
of the resolutions in the senate with a
vigorous war speech. He described WV
idly the disaster to the Maine He said
that if 80 of the victims had been sena-
tors, or sons of senator's, we would not
have been 40 days declaring war Yet
the lives of all Americans were sacred
alike under our law and equally entitled
to consideration.
Mr.. Mason said the catastrophe
should be repealed vigorously. He could
not speak for others, but, for himself
he was for war. This declaration
brought out a vigorous outburst of ap-
plause from the galleries.
Washington, March 29.-The members
of the house, who are in favor of imme-
date and aggressive action, are dis
cussing all sorts of methods by which
the house can be brought to an express
sion of opinion. This morning there
was even some talk of overruling the
chair during the consideration of the
naval appropriation bill and attaching
a resolution recognizing the independ-
ence of Cuba as rider, but all this talk
seems to be in the air. It has no CO.
herence. The main thing the cOnServa-
tives have to contend with is the over
whelming protest which is going up
against delay. The foreign affairs com
mittee of the house is in a peculiar con-
ditiOn. Chairman Hit is ill., and the
regular meeting of the committee will
not occur until Thursday.
If a way can be found to secure a
meeting of the committee before Thurs
day, it will be done. If not, the Repub-
lican members of the committee will
probably caucus on the question. There
is a strong sentiment in the house and
in the committee against the PROPOSE
ton to vote money for supplies to re-
lieve the starving Cubans unless it is
accompanied by action which will stop
the war.
members of the committee have declar-
ed that they would oppose such a prop
osition with their votes and their voices
on the floor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
@WILL NOT HAvE WAR;
Ex-senator Sawyer Says McKinley's
Course Has Been Grand One.

Oshkosh. Wis, March 29.-"Nobody
can teL,'' was the answer made by eX-
Senator Sawyer in response to a ques-
ton as to whether war would be the
result of the present trouble between
Spain and the United States. 4 do not
believe we will have war, but one can
not foresee what may happen in times
like these. War may come"
In speaking of the manner in which
matters have been handled by the ad-
ministration, Mr.. Sawyer said:
Mr.. McKinley's course has been
good one. I believe he will avoid war
if it is possible to do so without dis
honor to the nation. He will not dis
honor the nation. The relief of Cuba
is of vastly more Importance at the
present than any monetary satisfaction
for the loss of the Maine. We can
pick that bone later. 1 think the ad-
ministration has done splendidly. The
delay was not a bit longer than was
necessary in order to get at a salts
factory and just manner of dealing
with the affair and to give this govern
ment a chance to prepare for any emer-
eRnciaS -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29

elapsed he said. s'The people of the
country realize that all necessary time
has been given Spain to bring peace to
the stricken island.''
Autonomy, Mr.. Foraker declared, had
absolutely failed, but, just as its failure
was realized, the country was confront
ed by the De LONE incident. Scarcely
had the excitement, created by this,
subsidized, when, what has been styled
the Maine incident threw the coun-
try into a hurricane of excitement.Since
that time, said the senator, we have
been awaiting patiently and under re-
straint for the report of the board of in
quiry. That report is now before the
committee on foreign relations. What
ever may be done as to the Maine in
cident," action must come upon the
general Cuban question.
Mr.. Foraker said he hoped at a
later date to address the senate at
length upon his resolution.
Mr. Frye of Maine said he had not
intended to offer a resolution at this
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
WARLIKE FEELING
Is Displayed by the Spanish News
papers.

London, March 29.-The special dis
patches from Madrid show that the
peaceful feeling of New York. Ell Her
aldo says: IF we resort to Quixotism
let's do it The sooner the better, be-
fore the Yankees can gain ground over
US"
FL Liberal admits that 1.-The day of
trial has come for Spain" but says:
Having worked for Cancellation with
line
The Epoca says: Diplomacy has not
yet said the last word, but it is our
duty to prepare even for war"
The Ell Correo says: These are the
moments when our people should show
that our glorious traditions of patriot
ism and war have not lost ground, and
that we are still a nation of heroes and
martyrs
FL Nacional. the mouthpiece of the
Weylerist faction, thinks the conflict
can not be prevented, and that the gov
eminent should act quickly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
THURSDAY THE LIMIT.
The House Will Then Proceed to Up
set Tom Reed Unless

Washington, March pa very determin-
ed movement is on foot among the mem
bers of the house in which prominent
members of both parties are cooperating
to bring a proposition for Intervention in
Cuba to d vote, if necessary, by arbi-
trarfly overrUling the chair
The situation is being thoroughly can
vassed particularly the Republican
side as the Democratic leaders have
given assurances of their cooperation as
soon as the Republicans who are engineer
ing the scheme are ready. Mr.. Hull,
Chairman of the military committee. is
at the head of the movement on the Re
publican side, and it is asserted with
great positiVeness that it has decided
Strength. 1t was the intention of these
members to attach resolution for inter
vention to the appropriation for the re-
lief of the Cubans: which it was expected
the president would ask for in a message
today, and it is claimed that it was the
fear of this which induced the president
to change his plans and withhold the
message If the message is not sent in,
the programme is to present a resolution
and if it is ruled out of order, to overturn
the ruling of the chair
very prominent member who is using
all his energies to promote the foregoing
programme says that there will be no de-
lay beyond Thursday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29

cans involved in a war with Spain.
which could be of advantage to neither
and must cripple the strength of both
The Daily Chronicle says:
1t is inconceivable that the Spanish
government should not meet the feel
ing of America as evidenced in the
Maine report and the presidents mes
sage, half way"
The Morning Post thinks the signs
make for peace and takes it for granted
that there will be no armistice until
October, Spain and the United States
cooperating meanwhile for the relief
of the suffering Cubans.
The Daily Telegraph and other papers
comment generally upon the brighter
aspects of the whole question"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
SIGNS OF PEACE.
London Newspapers Think theChance
of War Has Diminished.

London, March 29.-Regarding the re-
port of the Maine court of inquiry the
Standard says:
with a report so inconclusive and a
presidential message so cordial toward
Spain, the latter should be able to make
suitable amends, therefore war on that
issue need not be apprehended.
Still the situation is exceedingly
grave All the reports of compromise
emanate from America The danger is
not passed. Let the United States con-
tinue in their patient mood Their in
terests in Cuba are not great enough to
make it worth their while to break the
peace of the world
The Times says:
Z. president McKinley's message is
temperate and contains nothing at all
to wound the feelings of the most sus-
ceptible Spaniard. 1t has in no way YER
flied the anticipation that he would
throw down the gauntlet. This is a dis
tinct gain It must be admitted that
though we desire to excuse Spain's re-
luctance to yield to pressure, that we
cannot refuse our sympathy to the
American people.
IF such an incident as the Names
destruction had happened to US, it
would have been very difficult even for
EngliShmen to preserve their boosted
calm. We share the grief at the loss
admire the patience and reserve of a
democratic government under provoca-
ton and public excitement.
THE sentiments of England for
America, which we hope are reciprocal
ed are expressed in the laureate's cor
dial verses"
Proceeding to dilate upon the necessf-
ty for American support in the far east
where both England and America are
ardently interested in keeping open
trade, the editorial says:
For this reason, if for no other, we
should deeply regret to see the Ameri-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
20 VILLAGES RELIEVED
Of Famine in Santa clara Province

Havana, March 29-Dr Gordon. a
well known resident Spanish physician,
has been selected by Consul General
Lee, General Blanco and Bishop Tru-
tOs to take charge of the Lee orphan
age, in succession to DR.. Lesser, who
has gone to New York
Special Commissioner Klopsch is in
receipt of frequent kilograms from the
relief trains bearing supplies into the
interior. Twenty villages have been sue
cOred in the province of Santa Clara,
and today trains started from Cienfue-
gOs and Cardenas.
United States Consul Barker of Sagua
La Grande has made a thorough inspec-
ton of the relief work here and also of
the plans for relief in the interior. He
expresses himself as highly pleased and
has complimented DR.. klopsch on the
result of his efforts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
FROM AN ENGLISH VIEWPOINT
Sir Charles Dixie Doesn't See How
War Can Be Avoided.

New York March ga special to the
World from London says:
I can't see how war between the
United States and Spain can be avoid
ed said Sir Charles Dixie to the World
correspondent last night. 1T is impOs-
sible to express an opinion on such
meagre details of the findings of the
Maine court of inquiry as have been
published here, but affairs have come
to such a pass with Spain that she may
welcome war as the best means of get
ting rid of Cuba. 1t has become such a
milestone around her neck that she
must free herself from it some way, and
to the proud Spaniard, war would be
the least disagreeable way.
I don'think mediation by any Euro
pean power is likely
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
PLAYED OUT GOLD MINE
Is What Peace Means to the Havana
Officials.

Havana, March 29.-It is impossible
to explain or understand the serene
confidence of the civil, military and ma
val officials here who, believing war
with the United States is imminent, de-
clare Havana is impregnable-
They are pleased to attribute this
"impregna bility," at what they term
the concentration of a heavy cross
fire." referring to the number of heavy
guns Ca few u inch guns, and the ma
jority eight and ten inch guns) mounted
along the horseshoe curve of the shore
above and below the narrow entrance
of the harbor. When asked if they sup
posed the United States war vessels
could enter under such a cross-h the
Spaniards shrug theiT shoulders and
smile.
AS to the food supply, for which no
apparent provision has been made, the
Soanish officers have nothing to say
But the Spanish merchants, bankers ana
other prominent people here, are not 50
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
MORRISON CAPTURED.
The Much Wanted Texas Preacher in
the Hands of the San Fran
cisco Police.

San Francisco, March 29-Morrison,
the alleged Texas preacher, charged
with wife murder, embezzlement and
various other crimes, and who has been
so badly wanted by the police of the
country was today captured by the au-
thorGies at San Francisco.
IThis is the Morrison the Topeka po-
lice allowed to slip through their fin
gers.1
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
VOLCANIC CONDITION.
Situation in Havana Portends Trou-
BILE at Any Time.

washington, March 29.-The state de-
partment gives no official confirmation
of reports that official advices from Ha-
vana state that riots, headed by the
Weyler element, are apprehended. 1t
appears. however, that Capt. General
Blanco has sent communication to
washington in which he says he be-
Iieyes that a demonstration may be pre-
cipitated at any moment by an element
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
CLEVELAND APPROVES.
Course of the Government is Just to
His Liking.

Princeton, n. J.. March 29.-Former
President Cleveland after reading the
report of the Maine inquiry board, the
message of the president and other de-
velopments in the Cuban matter in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
FOR CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
Resolutions Introduced in 30
Houses of Congress.

Washington, March 29.-The Populists
and silver Republicans of both houses
held a conference today and it resulted
in resolutions presented by Senator Al
len in the senate and Representative
Bell in the house declaring for Cuban
independence.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29

evening papers last night, expressed
himself as believing that the govern
ment was taking the right course. w hen
asked if he thought the Cubans would
agree to the proposition of the United
States, he replied simply yes
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-29
PEACE?

The Clouds of War Seem to Be
Fading Somewhat.
Spain Promises a Proposition
in a Few Days
THAT MAY AVERT WAR
And End the Fighting in the
Island of Cuba.
This is the Tenor of a Dis
patch
TO THE n. Y. HERALD
From Its Special Correspondent
at Madrid.
STRONG FEARS FELT
That a Spanish Uprising in
Havana
May Bring on a Fresh Tragedy
and COmplicate Matters.
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Iere They Come! All Hands Prepare for Actio


cial circles in Madrid and Havana is
the proposition to relieve the distressed
Cubans.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
MANILA HAS FALLEN.
The Capture Was an Easy Un
dertaking.
American Forces Were Soon in Posses sion
Capt-Gen. Augusti Jumped Out.
Escaped the Previous Night
on German Vessel.

Hone KoNG, Aug. 1j.-Manila has
surrendered to Rear Admiral Dewey.
The Americans bombarded the city
Saturday and were soon in possession.
Goy.-Gen. Augusti and his family ar
rived here today from Manila on the
German cruiser Kaiserin Augustin.
] sought an interview with the gov
crnor-gcneral. He refused to say any
thing however, except that he and his
entire family were returning to Spain.
The German warship departed from
Manila last Friday. At that time Ma
Mia had not fallen into the hands OF
the United States. The American fleet
at that time was anchored in front OF
the city.
LATER Officers of the Kaisern are
very reticent regarding Manila, but
have heard from Spaniard passenger
who arrivcl by the cruiser that on
Saturday morning Admiral Dewey's
fleet advanced upon Manila and signaled
to surrender, which was refused, where
upon the forts were bombardcd and the
city taken by assault.
Capt.-Gen August, who had re-
linquished the government the week
before to the military governor, was
taken off by the German cruiser late at
night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
ATTACKED BY REBELS.
Rumored Collision With Insurgents
at Manila.
Wanted a Share in the Spoils-Sald 70
Have Assaulted Americans In tho
Trenches-Heavy Losses In
the Main Fight.

Hone Kong, Aug. 16.-It Is rumored
here that the United States troops at
Manila have had trouble with the rebel
forces under Gen. Aguinaldo. Accord
ing to one account the insurgents, upon
whom various restrictions had been
placed by Gen. Merritt, mutinied at
not being permitted to have any share
in the surrender of the city. 1t is re-
ported that they attacked the Ameri-
cans in the trenches.
The officers of the German warship
Kaiserin Augustin received instructions
to give no information about the bonn.
bardment, but it is freely stated that
there was great loss of life on both
sides.
1t is feared that the steamer with
the peace proclamation, which was ex-
pected to reach Manila this morning,
may not have arrived there until after
Rear Admiral Dewey had sent cruisers
to hoist the United States flag at IloiiO
and Cebu.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
Confederate Reunion.

The Confederate veterans held their
annual meeting at Macon last week
and spent day of social enjoyment.
The town was crowded with people
from all the neighboring towns and
villages. At the public school grounds
fine dinner was spread. Speeches
were made by some of the most promi-
nent citizens, also by Gen. 5. ID. Lee,
president of the A. and NJ. College. In
the afternoon the flag was raised, and
old glory was hoisted by two of Ma
cons fairest bellies, Misses Maimee
Scales and NANNY Greggs. At night u
patriotic musicale was given at the
Lyceum and the proceeds to go to the
sick and wounded soldiers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
MILITARY COMMISSIONS.


Gen. Lee Not Member, But lie DIDN'T
Want the Berth.
WASHINGTON. Aug. 15-Thc Post to.
morrow win say:
"Thc announcement of the personnel
of the military commissioners for Cuba
and Porto Rico may now be expected at
any time. The president has practically
determined upon the military and naval
officers who will compose The commits
sion 1t is probable that the names
will be as follows:
Cuban Commissioners-Maj. Zen. j.
+. Wade. Maj Gen. NJ. c. Butler and
Admiral W. 7. Sampson.
Porto Rico Commission Maj. Gen.
John Il. Brooke, Maj Gen. Theodore
Schwan and Admiral Winfield 5. Schley.
at will be noticed that the name OF
Gen Fitzhugh Lee does not appear in
the list of the Cuban commissioners.
The omission is not unintentional. Gen.
Lee was originally slated for place on
commission. but will not serve owing
to his desire to remain at the head OF
his army corps. 1t is expected that his
corps, the Seventh, will eventually be
sent to Cuba. and in that event Gen
Lee will go to the island at its head
preferring this position to commits
S;onarShin
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20

BERLIN, Aug. l5.-The leading papers
here welcome peace between the United
States and Spain, and express the nope
that the latter country will endeavor
to accept the situation and will not re-
card the loss of her colonies as an open
wound. only to be healed by revenge,
The National Zeitung says the uni'eo
States is behaving in a becoming ana
dignificd manner, and that there IS no
reason why Spain should not enter INTO
oommerciol relations with her con
oueror. The vossiche zeitung says;
aSpain is precipitatcd into chasm OF f
political oblivion, whittier long years OF p,
priestly dominion would ineVi'ao'y
have hastened her."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
BURNING The DEAD.
Tney Are Too Numerous for De.
cent Burial
terrible Mortality Among the Dons-Need
Tor Hurrying Santiago Prisoners to
spaln-TrOuble With Cubans
Said to BE Brewing.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Aug. Is. - The
spanish steamer Isla de Luzon sailed
this morning for Spain, having on board
2,l36 Spanish soldiers. The Isla de
ranay will probably sail tomorrow, and
she Will be followed by the p. De Sal
rustegul. The Montevidco arrived this
morning, and will begin unloading at
once. The embarkation of the pris-
oners is being pushed with great activ-
n.y. This is rendered imperative by
their horrible condition. The mortality
is 50 great in the Spanish camp, where
disease is rampant, that no longer are
the dead buried. A funeral pile of ten
or twelve bodies is made saturated, with
Kerosene and set fire to, cremating the
bodies in the open air.
Trouble With Cubans Brewing.
Trouble with the Cubans is brewing,
Their attitude is one of sullcn hostility
toward Americans.
The better class in Cuba favor the an.
nexation of the island to the United
States, and a majority of the masses
are ready and anxious to work and ac
cept the shelter and protection afforded
by an American protectorate but they
are influenced by certain class OF
rabid orators and breeders of scditiou
and rebellion against anything smack
ing of law and order. This inilamma
tory class demands and urges the rccog
milton of Cuba for Cubans, and spurn,
all offers or suggestions tending to pros
pcrity under an American protectorate
and excite popular discomfort,
This is exactly the class that pushes
itself most into evidence, and whose
views and opinions are most overheard
and published. Their advice to the
Cubans is to repudiate all offers o!
peace or a cessation of hostlitics, anC
to look upon an armistice as an agree
ment between the United States an(
Spain on, their own account, and moi
binding upon the free and Independent
state of Cuba, whose libcrating army
not only repudiates pacfcation, bu
will ignore the armistce to the peril o
continuing to wage war and shooting
every Spaniard in the field.
A wild rumor is anoat to the effec
that the Cuban army will attack San
tiago and capture it, to the glory of TIN
Cuban arms, as soon as the American
garrison is weakened. This is directly
traceable to the same source.
The influence cXerted by such body
of men against law and order is formid
able. This hysterical people demands
suppression with an iron hand. While
still in embryo, this influence is alread.
:, y --st,,s certain classes, who refus'
to work or serve the government unit
clear statement of the freedom anC
independence of their country is made
clear.
A knowledge of this condition is i'm
imperative to the molding of futur'
policy, ana to explain whatever harsl
steps may be rendered necessary il
dealing with the insurgents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1898-08-20
MISSISSIPPI MATTERS.


Inc following charters were filed
WIN the secretary of state few days
ago Duck Hill Ginning, Compress and
Storehouse Company, with IA capital
stock of $4,000. lncorporators: d. d.
wilkins. W. K. Moore, j. IL. Turner.
., ., NJ Couger, I. l.. Kimbrough, A.
Olsen, W. f. Tyler. Jamestown Bank
Oh 1onesto'Tn, Coahoma county, with a
capital stock of S25 900, which may he
increased by the terms of the charter
70 Soo,ooo lncorporators: w. r. Sad
Ter, W, [, Wcathcrsby, l.. +. Wealth
ersoy' W. l.. Ganong, George Rich
berger l.. Marks, j. w. Cutrer and
'helr associates, The Vicksburg Pants
ana Manufacturing Company, with a
capital stock of $4,000. Freund J..
hneble, 0. L. Mayer and their asso-
GATES are the incorporators.