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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
AT NAVY DEPAR1MENT.
Purchase Warships-Naval Reserves Or-
 dered tO be Readinass.

dered to be Readiness.
 Washington, April 15.-Several irn- rortant and decisive steps in the work navy department to-day. The question of the American line steamers was wound up to-day with the decision to charter all four of them, the St. Louis, the St. Paul, the Paris and the New York. With the announcement that these magnificent ships had been ad- ded to the auxiliary fleet came the statement that the department had all so purchased the Yorktown of the Old Dominion line, and the Yumuri of the Ward line. With these additions the fleet of converted vessels now in pro- cess of being fitted up, make a good showing.
 Orders have been issued to the naval reserves of Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, New York and New Jersey to hold themselves in readiness for du- ty on the patrol ships. It is the inten- tion of the department to shape all matters for any emergency, but the militia will not actually go into service aDoaru lue slllpS uilll IL IS certaln that hostilities are to ensue.
 The patrol ships will be assigned to the Atlantic coast line and form a part of the general plan of coast defenses The scheme as understood is to assign one of the patrol vessels to each of the five divisions that have been map ped out for the Mosquito fleet under command of Commander Elmer. These vessels will be the fiagships of their divisions and will be under command of a naval officer These assignments already have been made. The only other officer aboard will be chief en- gineer and the crew will be made up of the naval reserves with the possible addition of volunteers. If volunteers are assigned to them they most prob
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
O,Rrien WhIns NIurr,hx.

Waterbury, Conn.,, April 15.-The last sparring exhibition of the season in this city took place in Jacques Audi torium this evening before 1,500 specta- tors The chief event on the card was a twenty-round bout at catchweights between Dick O'Brien of Lewiston and Dan Murphy of this city, which result ed in a decision for Murphy. Both men went the limit. During the first six rounds Murphy had clearly the best of it and O'Brien was saved twice by the gong, but the remaining rounds were slow and O'Brien got in a. number of telling left hand jabs. The decision was not received with favor by the audience as it was thought that the honors were even on the whole. In the opening bout between Fred Mayo and Terry McGovern, both of Brook lyn, who were scheduled for ten rounds at 112 pounds, Mayo was knocked out in the sixth round. The second bout was between Jack Burke of Lynn and Allie Brown of Lewiston, ten rounds at catchweights, and Brown was counted out in the last round, Charley White was referee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
Considers War Imminent.

Madrid, April 15.-El Epoca (Conser- vative) considering that war is immi- nent, approves the summoning of the cortes as strengthening alike the pub lie spirit and the hands of the gov- ernment. It compliments the queen regent on her generous subscription to the navy fund, denounces severely the congressional references to the Maine disaster-highly approving the decision of the government thereupon and says that the world now knows American humanitarianism shere hypocrisy.
 Fl Epoca says also it is glad that Senor Polo y Bernabe has orders for withdrawal from Washington should an official act sanction American inter- vention in Cuba. The world, it de- clares, already possesses plenty proofs of Spain's patience and moderation, though as the cessation of diplomatic relations is a step toward war, it (El Epoca) could wish that the initiative had been left to America.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
TO DECLARE COAL coNrRABAND.
British Colonial Officers at Kingston n
 Jamnica, Receive Instructions.

British Colonial Officers at Kingston
 Jamaica, Receive Instructions.
 Kingston, Jamaica, April 15.-The British colonial authorities here have instructions from the home government to declare coal contraband in the event of war. The authorities hold strict re- serve in defining the exact nature of the instructions, because hostilities have not been begun, but they will, it is un- derstood, declare them immediately on news of war. United States Consul Dent brought the subject to the atten- tion of the colonial authorities recently and correspondence between them and London led to the directions just received. No doubt similar instructions have been or will be sent to all British authorities. Some dealers here, who have been anticipating possible Span ish demand for coal, have laid in large stocks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
PRESIDEN7,S PROGRAMME.
What He Will Do If Empowered to Use
 Army and Navy.

What He Will Do 1T Empowered to Use
 Army and Navy.
 Washington, April 15-The Wash ington Posts summary of the situation to be published in to-nlorrow's issue in- cludes the following statement: I'm mediately the president is empowered to use the army and navy, he will is- sue an ultimatum to Spain. giving her twenty-four hours, possibly forty eight, within which to answer wheth- CT she will peaceably withdraw her troops and flag from Cuba. Her re- fusal to evacuate the island, which is expected, will be the signal for action on the part of this government and that action will be forthcoming. The Post makes this statement upon the highest possible authority, the course of action indicated having been deyid- ed upon at yesterdays cabinet meet ing. Should the resolutions reach the president accompanied by the amend ment recognizing the people of Cuba, the president will sign them, but in a brief message to congress he will hold that the constitutional prerogative vested in the president to recognize other governments cannot be taken away and that the amendment is there for void and imperative"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
Manifesto to Queen.

Madrid, April 15.-5 D. m.-The Cu- ban colonial cabinet has addressed a manifesto to the queen regent offering unconditional assistance in defence of Spain and in behalf of the regenera- tion of Cuba. Senor Sagasta, the pre- mier, presented the manifesto to her majesty this afternoon as soon as it was read. It expresses the warmest and most enthusiastic adherence to the Spanish government. The Cubans in their gratitude to the mother coun- try will always act with her. to protect her honor.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
London Comment.

London, April IS. The editorials of the papers here this morning generally dismiss the rumors as to the interven- tion of the European concert in the Hispanao-A dispute as absurd and baseless. The Daily Graphic in strong language and other papers in milder terms censure making the Maine disaster pretext for war. The Graphic says: "Such war would be one of revenge, which would certainly find no sympathy in Europe,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
weylel's Denial

Madrid, April 15.-Lieutenant General Weyler authorizes the correspondent of The Associated Press to say that re- ports published here as to a supposed statement by Consult General Lee re- specting a letter General Weyler ad- dressed to Santos Guzman as to tor pedoes and mines placed in the port of Havana during his (Weyler's) com mand and respecting a subsequent dis patch from him begging Guzman to destroy the letter, after the catastro- phe that befell the Maine are entirely without foundation.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
A Pacific Impression.

Madrid, April 15.-The warlike feeling prevailing in all circles last evening has given way to a pacific impression to-day, General Woodford and several members of the cabinet sharing the general belief that a way satisfactory to both governments would be found. There is decided improvement in the financial outlook.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
Don CarIos' Manifesto.

Another factor, undoubtedly, is Don Carlos manifesto, in which is said: "The governors of Mad rid may make call to arms inevitable and immediate If they continue to per- init the Spanish standard to be drag ged in the mud. Twenty years of patriotic retirement have proved that I am neither ambitious, nor a conspira- tor. The greater and better part of my life as man has been spent in the difficult task of restraining my natural impulses and those of my enthusiastic Carlists whose eagerness I was the first to appreciate but which has rent my heart. I will applaud from my soul those who have the good fortune to face the fire, and I shall consider those Carlists as solving my cause who embark in war against the United States. But, if everything leads me to fear that the policy of humiliation will again prevail, we will snatch the reins of government from those who are unworthy to hold them and we will occupy their places" The report that Spain has purchased the Hamburg American liners Normannia and Co., lumbia was confirmed tonight As in- dicated to-day, Spain is figuring on yellow fever being a great factor in her favor in case of war.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16

ably will be the regular officers and crew of the ships.
 Work on the patrol vessels is being rushed as rapidly as possible and two of them probably will be ready to go into commission tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
Spanish Fleet.

London, April 16.-A dispatch to the Daily Mail from St. Vincent, Cape Verde islands, says Spanish fleet of six torpedo boats, two iron-clads and one transport is there awaiting orders.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
warlike Note Meets Approval.

Madrid, April IA, via Bayonne, France, April 15.-The action taken by the Spanish cabinet to-day has confirmed the general belief which has been prev alent here since yesterday that war is now inevitable The warlike tone of the official note issued by the Spanish government finds general approval here and creates much excitement. Con- trary to the general opinion that the queen regent has been negotiating for peace at any price, her attitude to- day had much to do with the firm &C., tion of the cabinet. It is learned on unquestionable authority that the queen regent recently made the follow ing statement: 'I prefer even the horrors of war rather than a tarnish on the prestige of the army or an impairment of the rights of the crown
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16
POPE STILL HOPES FOE PEACE.
Statement of Cardinal Rampolla, Papal
 Secretary to French Ambassador.

London, April 15.-The Rome corre- spondent of the Daily News says: Cardinal Rampolla, (papa1 secretary of the state), speaking tonight to the French ambassador about the chances of war, said:
 we still hope and there is still Q thread of hope" although according to the news received from the vatican it is considered certian that President Mckinley will send an utimatum to Spain. They still hope to avoid ex- tremities either by inducing Spain to make fresh concessions for which the pope has again addressed the Spanish government, or by finding a basis of arbitration acceptable to both sides. In the latter connection Queen Victoria is spoken of as the only European sover- eign whom the United States, 1t is said, would allow to interfere in their af- fairs.
 Most explicit instructions have been sent to Monsignor Maya, the papal nuncio at Madrid, through Monsgnor Clari, the nuncio at Paris. France and Russia, 1t is said, have been pre- vailed upon to make fresh representa- tions at Washington in favor of peace. The suggestion has been made by the vatican to try to organize a European naval demonstration against the United States, but the project was ridicued.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-16

London, April 16.-The Rome corre- spondent of the Daily Mail says: Cap tain A. T. Mahan of the United States navy arrived here last night, (Thurs- day), and in the course of a conversa- tion to-day denied the report that he has a. special mission to Europe from the United States Alluding to the al- legation that the great powers were to make g. naval demonstration in Spain's favor, he expressed the utmost incred- ulity as to it's truth and as to it's feasi- bility even if contemplated
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sContinued on Seventh Page.l
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
MONEY FOR FLAeLER.
Secretary AIger Puts More Funds at the
Disposal of the General

Secretary AIger Puts More Funds nc the
Disposal of the General.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-General
Flagler. chief of ordnance Of the army,
had a long conference with Secretary
Alger with reference to additional
guns and gun carriages. A few days
go Secretary Alger allotted to General
Flagler S1,600.0O0 from the emergency
appropriation made by congress to be
used by the ordnance bureau in the
discretion OF General Flagler. This
amount, although large, was not In the
opinion of General Flagler. sufficient to
meet the requirements of the present
emergency, and his conference with the
secretary was to obtain an additional
allowance.
After a careful canvass of the situa.
ton Secretary Alger gave General Flag
Ter a liberal additional allotment from
the appropriation, but no information
could be obtained either from General
Flagler or from the secretary's office
as to the amount. The sum must be a
very considerable one however, as Cen
eral Flagler said that 1t was to be useed
10 cover provisional contracts entered
into for the construction of new guns
OF various callbers and their necessary
carriages.
No additional contracts for ordnance
supplies were closed but 1t is likely,
now that General Flagler has another
large sum at his disposal, the pro-
visional contracts to which he referred
will be made definite within few
days
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
TORPEDO BOAT BOUGHT.
A Good One Secured In England That
Had Been Built For Germany.

A Good One Secured In England That
Had Been Built For Germany.
WASHINGTON, March 26.-The navy
department has been informed by ca
blegram from Lieutenant Colwen. naval
cttache to the United States embassy at
London, that agents Of this govern
ment have purchased q Schischau tor
pedo boat that had been constructed
for the German government. The new
acquisition is OF the general type of
German torpedo boats and is regarded
as a valuable addition to our navy.
One feature regarding her that af-
fords special qualification TO the Off
cials OF the navy department is that
she is now ready for sea. It is ex-
pected that in n few days she will leave
for the United States. She will be able
to make the journey across the Atlantic
without difficulty, as she is a good sea-
going vessel, and her coal capacity is
ample for the trip to this country.
She is a % knot vessel and about 150
feet long While of the same general
type as the Rodgers and Foote of the
United States navy, she is a trifle lar
ger. At the navy department the pre-
else dimensions of the new boat could
not be given. The price paid for her
the navy officials declined at this time
TO state, but It was said to be very rea-
sonable.
Work on the vessel has just been COM
pleted. She never has been in service
she Is supposed to carry three torpedo
tubes and two small caliber rapid fire
guns. Nine to u men will be needed
to man her.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
ExoITEMENT AT a WEsT.
Mangrove Sails Co Take ON Board Amer
lean Omcials at Havana.

Mangrove Sails TO Take ON Board Amer
lean OnclaIs nc Havana.
KEY WEST, March 26.-The press
bulletin that the court Of inquiry had
found the Maine was blown up by a
submarine mine created intense excite
ment here. It was read by eager
crowds, (which Included Rear Admiral
Sicard elder captains and young cadets.
AS frequently stated In these dis
patches, most OF the naval officers at
Key West have held to the opinion.
shared by all officers Of the Maine. that
the warship was blown up by external
means. The minority who previous to
yesterday had expressed the conviction
that the court would be unable to deter
mine the cause, was hard to hnd. All
were glad 20 know that the MRines fate
was not due to the negligence Of her
own officers. Intense eagerness for fur
ther details is manifested on all sides.
Countless opinions are offered as to the
possibility Of war and arbitration. IN
ell late hour last night discussion was
rampant on ship and land as TO the out
come.
The most significant development that
followed the announcement Of the
but few--was the sudden sailing of the
lighthouse tender Mangrove for Ha-
vana. The Mangrove was lying quietly
at the dock, loading buoys, when orders
came about i'm the afternoon for her
TO proceed with all haste TO Havana and
to take on board all the American Of
iicials in that city with tho exception Of
Consul General Lee.
II IS feared here that the knowledge of
the courts report has excited the Ha-
vana population and brought the anti
American sentiment to a climax. OFF,
GERS of high rank were still reticent.
Rear Admiral Sicard, however, said:
"The court of inquiry brought in find
ings according to what it's members be-
lleyed. Nothing could have made them
10 otherwise II they had been able to
fix the responsibility feel sure they
would not have shirked this duty"
The attention of Rear Admiral Slcard
was drawn TO the fact that Spain had
officially denied that Havana harbor
was mined. He replied: IF Havana
harbor We're mine. I should certainly
nave mined II. The water there is es-
pecially suitable TO such a method Of
defense. spain's denial had nothing to
10 with the court OF inquiry. 1 should
not believe statement that Havana
harbor was not mined. The court has
not yet been dissolved. It is barely pos
sible that more work may be required
NJ Il, but this Is not probable.
"The court OF inquiry is composed Of
| splendid men. I am greatly satisfied
| with their work. I hardly suppose much
| excitement win Doe caused by the an
| aouncement OF the verdict. as I am un-
Ter the Impression that so per cent Of
our own people were already convinced
| that the Maine was blown up external
/ ~, and 1 scarcely think their ideas
would have changed even n the court
had reported otherwise"
When the possibility of arbitration
! ana the ensuing ENHANCEMENT were
| suggested TO him. Rear Admiral Sicard
said "The Maine case is nothing IN
| comparison with the Alabama claims.
Then we were opposed to a powerful
commercial rival, but now we are deal
ing with SPAIN"
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

yesterday upon General Blanco and Ads
miral Manterola. He repeated to tho
former his thanks for expressions Of
Eympathy at the loss of the Maine anc
niso for the help given in rescuing at
tho time Of the disaster requesting
General Blanco TO convey these senti-
ments 10 his subordinates. The two
officers parted with mutual assurances
OF esteem.
la Lucha publishes an editorial cTiti-
oising The Imparcial of Madrid for on
editorial in the last named paper, IN
which the recall Of General Fitz Hugh
Lee Is urged on the government. It
says no one is so much to blame as The
impartial for General Lees course,
"since the editor Of that paper gave
General Lee weapons by it's structures
upon Captain General Weylers course
in regard to the reconcentrados." Con-
tinuing, La Lucha says, THE Impartial
published reports Of such terrible scenes
Of starving in Cuba that the United
States government directed its consuls
10 give all the relief possible"
In conclusion, La Lucha remarks,
General Lee must have done what was
required, because to the request for
his removal, President Mckinley says
the consul generals course has been
perfectly satisfactory"
II is reported that the Spanish troops
recently killed Major Rafael Castillo,
lately appointed aid de camp to Cen
eral Gomez. It Is also alleged that the
insurgent general Nodorse has been
shot near Alquizar, this province.
The italian frigate Amerigo Vespuccl
arrived hero at noon yesterday from
Curacao. The Spanish cruiser Alfonso
TlI has left the floating dock after
having her bottom cleaned. The ma
chinery Of the dock Is now working
very satisfactorily.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
spanish Troops In a Bad way.

KINGSTON, Jamaica. March 2s.-A
private letter, dated three days ago,
from Manzanillo, received here by a
schooner, says the condition of the
Spanish troops there is terrible. 1t adds
that starvation and disease prevail ev-
erywhere and that the government
forces have sustained heavy losses in
recent slirmishes with the insurgents,
the wounded being brought to town in
carloads. The letter says, in conclu-
sion. that even without the interven-
ton Of the United States the war can
not last two months longer.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

per cent smaller than in the same
month or 1892. there IS not much visible
ground fcr panic, even II earnest efforts
should fafl TO keep peace with honor.
Warlike reports come every day, and
stock operators make the most OF them,
and yet the average Of prices of rail-
road stocks is $5S.35. against $500 two
weeks ago. Nor have the Industrial
operations been perceptibly affected ex-
cept where extraordinary buying for
some weeks past has made necessary a
fnuse for breath, so to speak. or where
uanatural prices had caused a halt be-
fore the destruction of the Maine. Some
decrease in new engagements would be
expected with war apparently near, but
as yet scarcely any Indication of de-
crease for that reason is seen.
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which Commodore Schley viii command
win be known as the flying squadron.
The Brooklyn has been designated as
the flagship. She has magnificent quar-
tors for flag officer, fitted up at great
expense for Admiral J. S. Miller when
he went to England IN the big cruiser
q represent the United States navy at
the queens jubilee.
Commodore Schley's squadron win be
entirely distinct from that at Key
West. The squadron wiz not cooperate
except by further orders Of the navy
department., which viii hardly be given
unless war is declared or cannot be
avoided.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26

department during the day covered av-
cry branch Of naval armament.
Tho north Atlantic station. under
Captain Sampson, is 20 be further aug
nsented. The cruiser Cincinnati. which
left Port Antonio three days ago under
sealed orders. is 10 report at Key West
and become a part Of Captain Samp-
sons fleet The gunboat Wilmington,
also en- route from Port Antonio. will
likewise report TO Captain Sampson at
Key West. as we'll as tho gUnboat
Vscl<sburg. now at Hampton roads.
Evening journal., 1898-03-26
Graat Activity In noston.

BOSTON. March 26.--An increase Of
the force Of tho United States army en-
glneer corps, the prospective doubling
OF the number Of worlSnen employed on
the foruhcations at various points in
Eoston harbor and the pushing forward
on the operations by working at night
5 well as day are among yesterdays
developments IN this city. Lieutenant
Sewall Of the engineer corps has re-
celved the specifications for the new
works to be begun Immediately on Ped
docks island.
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Insurance War Rates increased.

BOSTON. March 26.-The demand for
marine war Insurance has greatly in
creased within the past few days. Pres
ident Fuller Of the Boston Marine In
surance company says his company has
recently written about 25 risks and is
daily receiving many applications. In
consequence Of the threatening aspect
of the situation war rates have been
increased 80 per cent over rates prevail
ing two days ago.