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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
ABOUT READY TO QUIT.
Prominent spaniards Will Recommend
Abandonment of Cuba.

Havana. via Key West, January 81
Senor Canaljas was coldly received at
Santiago de Cuba. The Spanish council
refused to tender him a banquet and he
was hissed on the streets. 1t is under
stood that the opposition to him is due
to the fact that he is the editor of Ell
Heraldo de Madrid, which has violently
attacked Gen. Weyler. 1t is reported
that his impressions regarding Cuba are
pessimistio and that he will advise the
Spanish government to abandon Cuba.
Today Gen. Blanco, Gen. Parade and
Gen. Pando called upon Gen. Segura to try
to induce him to remain in the island.
He refused. He does not wish to be
responsible. he declares, for the future
development of the "disgraceful Spanish
ruso in Cuba. -
\ sGen. Segura is an intelligent and hon.
est fighter and is wholly disgusted with
Gen. Pando's method OF campaign. He
says that Pando spends more gun power
in greeting autonomy than in fighting
the Insurgents and adds that in his opin-
ion Cuba is lost to Spain unless the gov
ernment sends Gen. Polavieja or returns
Gen. Weyler. The latter he considers out
of the question because Weyler was re-
lieved of his command at the request of
Washington. Gen. Polavieja, he holds in
high esteem, believing that this officer
could end the war if an determination
policy were adopted. Gen. Segura also
believes war inevitable between Spain
and the United States and that the pre-
text will be the flibuStering expeditions.
Capt. Cabalcarri, chief of the guerillas,
who captured the insurgent leader Viii
lanueva, left Caimito, this province soon
after and was seized by the insurgents
who macheted him and l5 others.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06

exercises will rot interfere with the
senatorial fight. The anti-Hanna Repub-
licans expect all of their followers here
Monday for large demonstration.
Although many Republican clubs have
cancelled their engagements for quarters
ON Inauguration day it is believed chat
the efforts of the anti-Hanna Republi-
cans to have big demonstration as usual
will succeed. The Hanna men will also
take advantage of the excursion rates to
have Republican delegations here to pro
test against the Combine. The expected
deadlock will not begin till next Wednes-
day, when the two houses will ballot
jointly for Senator and will continue to
ballot jointly from day to day till there
is an election.
Letters and kilograms from protesting
Republican clubs and committees and
others continue to pour in. Some of them
appeal to Senator Foraker to come to the
relief, declaring it to be the duty of all
Republicans to stand bv the decree of the
Toledo convention and support Senator
Hanna. III reply to the reports about
Secretary Sherman, AS istant Secretary
Day, Congressman Grnsver or and others
beingsmade the Republican senatorial
nominee, Senator Hanna said Tosiliv II
today that he would never retire. He said
he WAS nominated by the Toledo state
convention for Senator and viii not re-
tire in favor of any other one. II he was
defeated the respons ibility wn lid rest on
those who were now co-operl i~o wi h
the Democrats. The enator insi ste That
he would win.
The standing committees have not been
announced in either house and '-.n COM
bine" is using the patronage TO hos. its
men in line In the Senate tnsIa~ Senator
Burke showed some tendency to co operate
with his Republican collea sues. Inc
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
NEW CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

Washington, January 5.-The bill for
the reform of the civil service law whlch
has been drafted by special committee
OF Republicans of the House opposed TO
the system in it's present form, makes
sweeping changes in the present system.
the most important of which is the estab-
lishment of a five year tenure force lor
those government employees VINO are
brought within the terms of the Dill.
The measures limits the application OF
the civil service system to the depart
ment's in Washington and to localities
where the total number of employees e1-
ceeds %. All appointees are commls-
stoned for five years, while the power OF
removal as clearly regulated and vested IN
the appointing power. 1t is provided,
however, that no removal shall be made
for political or religious causes and in
case of removal the causes shall be pe,i-
fled and the papers made a record o. une
Office.
All persons now in tho public service
are to terminate their service five years
from the time that the act takes effect.
The measure recognizes the general
eligibility of these persons for re-appoint-
ment. 1t includes in the civil service
postal clerks and letter clerks. in offices
having over 10 employees, exclusive of
subordinates. 1t limits the civil service
regulations to clerks whose compensation
is from $500 to $500 per year, and includes
as clerks. copyists, computers, counters
and craftsmen. 1t is pointed out that
the essential idea of the foregoing bill is
to take out of the civil service all re-
sponsible and important offices. limiting
it only to clerks in Washington and GER
tain large cities and in these cases liking
a tenure of Office of five years. The mem
bcrs of the special committee framing the
bill are we'll pleased with their labors,
saying that the original purpose of the
civil service has been retained and that
its radical expansions have been cut off.
The bill, amended in a few particulars
was unanimously Endorsed at the confer
ence of the Republican members of the
House opposed to the existing civil service
system The measure will be introduced
in the House tomorrow. A steering COM
mittee to wait on the committee on rules
to secure the fixing of some date for the
consideration of the proposed legislat-
ing and to ascertain the sense of the
House and the exact support that will
be given it, was appointed. The leaders
OF the government say the bill will leave
SO, 900 positions under the civil service
law, while there are now over g. 900. r.
is asser ted that there is a majority in the
civil service committee in favor of
material modification of the existing law.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06

put lican for Senator in opposition to
banna upon the ground that he was in
IrInoiple opposed to voting for Republi-
cans under any circumstances.
Lewls g. Bernard, the Democratic lead
er from Cincinnati and the manager for
John r. Mclean, said tonight; ''There
will be no election for Il long series OF
ballots. Tho Democrats will scatter their
votes"
This Is taken to mean that the Demo-
Gratis will not be able to agree in their
caucus ON II candidate. The auti- Hanna
Republicans announce positively that
under no circumstances will they vote for
a Democrat.
Ex-senator Birch will deliver an ad-
dress here next Saturday night before the
ST. Jackson day banquet, and his presence
is anticipated with some anxiety
The Press Is out with sensational ex-
ira edition tonight announcing that the
Democratic prosecuting attorney has pre-
sented the senatorial situation to the
grand jury.
The Press says sworn statements have
been submitted to the grand jury from
Representative and Mrs. Griffith of Union
county. Representatives Spellmeyer and
Monter OF Cincinnati; Hon. N. Il. Hysell
of Columbus and others. against certain
workers for Hanna. This affair is pro-
nounced an attempt at intimidation by
the Hanna men.
Tho Hanna men laugh at the atte1nDt
to secure indictments against certain
workers and say that the men who are
spending the money are raising the cry
about bribery. The cry of the opposition
has been that of 'bossisln and hoodle"
during the contest. At the anti-Hanna
headquarters they.are confidently claim
ing g new accession tonight but refuse
to give the name of the member. Sena-
tor Burke and several other members got
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, Jan. 5, taken
at s p. m, meridian time. the observa-
ton Tor each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction OF wind,
state of weather:
Boston, "a degrees. w. clear; New
York, 36 degrees, w, clear; Philadel-
phia. "a degrees, W, clear; Washington,
"a degrees, W, clear; Albany,36 degrees,
S. cloudy; Buffalo, 36 degrees, SW,
D cloudy; Detroit, "a degrees, SW. clear:
Chicago, 3S degrees, W, clear; St.
Paul. Sc degrees, SW, cloudy; ST.
Vincent, degrees, --: Huron,
Oak. 38 degrees, W, clear; Bismarck.
go degrees, NV, clear; Jacksonville, 5S
degrees, SiN, cloudy.
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Local Weather Report.

Portland, Me-, Jan. 5.-The local
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s. a. nj. Barometer 29,934; Thermom-
eter 10: Dew Point 10: Humidity 100;
Wind NV. Velocity 10;Weather 1t snow.
SD. m. Barometer 30,096; Thermome-
ter 81: Dew Point 20; Humidity 70;
Wind W. Velocity 5; Weather. clear.
Mean daily therm. IS; maximum
therm, 29.O; minimum therrl, 6;max. ve-
ocity, wind IA NV; total precipitation,
36
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
LUMBER WANTED.

90 cars white or silver birch,
square stock from lie i'm. 10
3 I-9 isl. square; also 5 cars l-2
in. boards, while or silver birch.
viii contract the whole or part
to reliable parties. In reply
state amount you can furnish
aud price, 4. o. b. cars, add $3.50
to Boston freight. Address
LUMBER, Box 1867, Portland,
Me. dec3Idtf 1stp
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06

organ Of Central Ohio, tonight in its
leading editorial ays:
S'1n order TO elect u senator in opposi-
tlon to Hanna, it will be necessary to
have % perfect coalition between the
Bryan Denot rats and the Foraker Repub-
litat''1 There are no votes to spare.
Mr.. Hanna and his assistants are not
only trying to secure votes for him, but
the, are bN the sams means and methods
tying TO prevent the opposition to him
rom agreeing on any other candidate.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06

caucuses tonight and the Democrats made
the same announcement today. The anti
Hanna Republicans will have no caucus,
so that there will be no test of strength
till next Tuesday. While the Hanna men
are still short three or more votes on the
current claims of both sides, yet the
combine" Is having its troubles in fix
ing on some one who can command all
the Democratic votes as well as those OF
the DISSENTING Republicans.
The Columbus Pres. the Democratic
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
cIorH FAKES A DROP.

Fall River, Mass, January ol. sMlne aeotbsn ot1tn
market for nearby fu lures 'ooh ,,area ano1htp ta
drop today and small s',ie, tn,no.Ia ~, -, ~
arv ar -0FS February b and Marc. delivery at
3-l6 cents, drop of one-si- xteenth. 1d +Le 1t
is also reported that spots WEI sol u,td ~ ede
same figure, but this cannot be- verinee. lIea !.
The reduction almost offsets the 5Ssfc:t'R 5Sttifc'R
derived by the reduction in wages and TIE
consequent decrease of the cost of proouc-
ton,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
COMBINE HAS TROUBLES.
Unable to Agree on Candidate
Against Hapna.
YESTERDAYS FEATURES OF THE
OHIO SENATORIAL FIGHT.

The Doubtful Members Made No "Flnps'
as Far as Known-Story that Situation
Has Been Presented to Grand Jury
and That Representative Griffith and
Others Have Made Charges Again
Hanna Workers.
Columbus, January 5.--Both branches
Of the legislature have adjourned till Mon
day. But both sides of the senatorial
contest will continue to hold conference S
daily and nightly at the Neil house and
the Great Southern respectively. The
secret work will continue till next Tues
day when the two branches of the legis-
lature will vote separately for Senator,
and the roll calls will show whether any
changes have been made. The doubtful
members made no flops today. They are
receiving the united and untiring atten-
ton of the Legislature steering committees
and outside workers.
Next Monday Gov. Bushnell will be in
augurated for his second term, but tho
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 5.-,For New
England: Fair, warmer in northern por-
tons; northwesterly winds.
Boston, Jan. 5.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Thursday:
Fair, temperature generally about freez-
ing; southwest WINDS.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06

"It is known there are Democratic
members of tho legislature who are much
diSlnclined to vote for any Republican
for Aenator, and who.would b Almost as
willing to see Mr.. Hanna electeus Senator
rs any offFer Republican who thinks and
votes as H:1nna does IN putlic qpes tions.
But it would now come with rather bad
grace from am Democrat who voted for
Mason to refuse 20 vote for an honest he
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
MALARIA IN CUBA.

an alarming spread of malarial fever at
Puerto Principe, both among the inhabi-
tants of the city and the garrison. No
fewer than 2500 persons have been affected
by the disorder. In the case of the
soldiers the hydropathic treatment has
been resorted to with good effect.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06

Democrats wanted to report the com
Inittees, but Senator Burke stopped it by
saying he would vote wi h tho Republl-
cans. Later Senator Burke was in con-
ference with Mr.. Hauna and spent most
of his time with the Hanna workers.
. The Republicans announced yesterday
they would hold no joint senatorial
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispeis colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeables substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlG SYRUP co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK. M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06

The Vice President laid before the Sem
ate the reply OF Secretary Sherman to the
Senate resolution requesting Information
as to the application of the civil service
law In his department. Secretary Sher-
man recommended that certain positions
in the state department be excepted from
the operation of the civil service law.
Mr.. Cockrell of Missouri. said the
President himself had ample authority to
modify the law in accordance with the
recommendation OF the Secretary OF state.
For a secretary of state to come to Con-
gress for such relief as Mn. sherman re-
quested when his own chief, the Presi-
dent. has fall power.to to act is presump-
tious.
+ Mr.. Allison said that in making his re-
ply Secretary Sherman had simply COM
piled with the explicit request CT the SEN
ate.
Mr.. Cockrell thought it was unnecessary
tion unless there was desire on the part
of the Presidents party to tie his hands.
Mr.. Cullom, Illinois, the author of tho
resolution calling for the information,
said in q general way that he was in
favor of the civil service law, but moditi-
cations in it's application might be made
with advantage. He said he had no in
formation as to specific violations of the
law, but would like to have the whole
matter Investigated.
Mr.. Jones of Arkansas, held that the
heads of departments ought to have the
right, to remove incompetent employees
without reference to the action or repre-
sentatives of the civil service commission.
At 3.15 the Senate went into executive
session and soon afterwards adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
Mr.. Chiffon of Texas discussed the

Mr.. Chiffon of Texas discussed the
work of previous censuses and indicated
the enormous amount of work. unneces-
sary and irrelevant, that had been per-
formed. He hoped that the effort OF Mr..
Hale to reduce to reasonable proportions
the topics to be handled by the twelfth
census would be successful.
Quite unexpectedly lively civil serVlce
debate was preoipitated in just at the
close of the session.
Mr.. Carter. in charge of the bill sald
that he would have the measure printed
with amendments that had been oferea
to 1t and for that purpose would consent
to have it temporarily laid aside.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
SHERMAN'S VIEWS.

Washington, January 5.-Secretary
Sherman today sent to the Senate his re-
sponse to the resolution asking the heads
of departments for suggestions as to civil
service changes in their respective de-
partments. Mr.. Sherman recommends
the exemption of the six heads of bureaus
and the chiet clerk of the state depart
ment from the operation of the law.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06
HAWAII NEXT WEEK.
Treaty Will Be Called Up Monday
in tile Senate.
YESTERDAY DEVOTED TO DISCUSS
ION OF CIVIL SERVICE.

Both Branches of Congress Meet After
the Rolidays-Replies from Cabinet
officers AS To Their Views OF Civil
Service Rules In Their Department.
The Next Census.
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Continued on Second Page.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-01-06

Every Member Present at Meeting Last
Evening Voted in Favor of Resistance
Gard and spinners' Association Take
Similar Action-Fau River Unions
Proffer Help.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29
Adjutant General Lewis.

Adjutant General R. Allyn Lewis is one of the most jealous officials in the territory and he leavs nothing undone that tends to advance and improve his branch of the public service. He has just issued the following circular
 To the Officers Active and Retired and ex-Offi-
 cers of the National Guard of Arizona:
 Gentlemen-In the states. national guard associations have proven of great value to the interests of the national guard It Is proposed to form such an -s-@naa1ian- -Arlznna. to be composed >.s ..,. ,,...,---2 an3 ey-cF'.e~- of +hn at ioaal guard oF Ari7ore and those on the list of the national gnard veterans. The object of the association is to foster patriotic sentiments, pride in our nat ional guard, the promotion of it's inter ests by all reasonable and honorable means. the dissemination of military information, and the cultivation of fraternal ties and social intercourse which will be of mutual benefit. All interested in forming such an assocat- ion are invited to meet Januery p, 1898, at s p. m. at rooms No. 2O5 and 2O6, Fleming block, Phoenix. Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29

suumeT and fall months were great ex- panses of green, dotted richly with every manner and color of beautiful wild flowers. It is said of the flora of Arizona that everything can be found here that is indigenous anywhere from the Gulf to Alaska. Not only did this become apparent last summer as to varieties, but every particular variety just spread itsself untill the plains luxuriated in flowers. The cattIemen. however looked at the flowers as so much fodder, and gave their chief ap- proval to the grass. Such grass has not been seen before since 1884. The slonas and mesas from being ragged and brown and dusty, took on fringes and patches. and finally grand glorious m ant that covered everything. Assublimely beau lful an object as the sea were the plains of Arizona. tue tall grass bending before the breeze. Like bil}oFs 1t sank before the ind, wave Io ,oviDl wave, the sun glistenlng as it strHek ,he ap0les shin- ing silvern in the yegdent depths.
 To the beef that gas counding out or the bones of bis sock the cattlemen looked with competency. The cattle became prime bef out on the mesa, and thousands sere shiped directly to the block. Thecalves, in marked con- trast to what their mothers had been when calves, lore around in froIicsome glee. klckins up their heels in the sheer fun of thething. Less stock than usual are beins shipped into the valleys, for alfalfa pasturage, there being an abun- dane, of dry grass on the ranges. Good | prices prevail this year.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29
To Establish a Colony.

How to find work for the unemployed in large cities on self-sustaining basis is question which Typographical Un- ion No. 6, of New York City, is trying to solve. The officers of the unlon have come to the conclusion that the cul- tivation of unused land is the most reasonable form of relief, and it was unanimously decided to make use of vacant let farms.
 r. T. Goodyear. of Buffalo. president Of the Buffalo & Susquehanna railroad ana owner o. 100000 acres of land in northwestern Pennsylvania, has offered to Big Six tract of from ,O00 to 2,0O0 acres for a colony. He expects the presence of a colony to bring business to his railroad. Title would be con- veyed after the colony was fairly estab- lished.
 The union is expected to raise $l0,- 900, and the donor of the land will con- tribute like amount. Tho union has appointed committee to consider the project.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29
A STEP BACKWARD.
The Loud bill to regulate second-cIass mail matter, which is now under con- sideration by Congress, is a distinct

The Loud bill to regulate second-class
 mail matter, which is now under con-
 sideration by Congress, is a distinct
 step backward, and 1t is to be hoped
 that no self-resp cting legislator will glYe his vote for e measure which IS bound to work detrimeut to the educat- ional interest.of the people. Nil. Loud proposes to make the Postal Depart ment self-sustaining by raising the rates of postage for all forms of complete books which now pass through tie mails. at one cent per pound, and to abolish the privilage which publishers now have of sending simple copies at the same rate. The result of this will be an increase in the price of books, which are so cheap nowdays that the poorest workman may secure nice llt- tie library of his favorite works. A bill that raises the price of books, puts d premium On il'itefacy, 3nd should not be passed. There are better ways of making the Postal Department self sustaining. For instance, why not make
 ha rsilrosds carry the mails as cheaply ls they carry the shipments of the ez- press companies? Ithas been estimated that this alone would accomplish the Ohiect
The St. Johns herald., 1898-01-29
Consumption Positively Cured

MT. R. B. Greeve. merchant. of Chil- howie, Va, cerIfes that he had con- srmDtio7 was gwen up to die, sought all medical treatn snt that money could procure, tried al cough remedies he could hear of, but got no relief; spent many nights sitting up in chair; was induced to try Dr. Kings New Dis covery, and was cured by use of two bottles. For past three years has been attending to business and says pr. Kings New Discovery is the grandest remedy ever made, as it has done so much for him and also for others in his community. pr. Kings New Discovery is guaranteed for coughs, colds and con sumption. It don't fail. Trlal bottles free at St Johns Drug company.