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Amendment Number Seven.
being Assembly constitutional Amend-
ment No. 34)


A resolution to propose to the people OF
the state or California an amendment to
section two OF article four of the Constitu-
tlil, IN relation to sessions of the Legisla-
ture. by which it is proposed to amend
saId section TO read as follows:
section = The sessions of the Legisla-
ture shall commence at twelve O'clock
meridian on the first Monday after the
HFSt DAY or January next succeeding the
electlon or its members. and shall be BIZ
ennlal unless the Governor shall in the
interim convene the Legislature by proc
lamatlon. The Legislature shall then re-
main in session for twenty-five days after
which 1t must adjourn to some date nor
less than thirty nor more than sixty days
from the time of adjournment. If the two
houses fail to agree upon time at whicn
nor shall by proclamation, fix a date for
such reconvening, which shall be within
the limits above prescribed. Upon re-
assembling, the Legislature shall complete
It's session. No pay shall be allowed to
members for longer period than seventy
IN either house except at the first twenty
hve days of the session, without the con-
sent of three-fourths of the members
thereof.
NOW. THEREFORE,, Pursuant to the
of the Legislature of the State of Califor-
mia, entitled AN Act to provide for the
submission of proposed amendments to
the Constitution of the State of Calfor-
mia, to the qualified electors for their ap-
prevail" approved March Z, A. d. 1SS3 the
hereby published and advertised to be
voted upon. by ballot, by the qualified
electors of the State at the election TO
be held throughout this State on
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An Old Resident Deceased.

William f. Johnston, one of the Mo-
neers of Sacramento County died at his
residence, near Seventeenth and T
streets, yesterday afternoon. For many
years the deceased lived near the
Marysville road, in the northern part of
the county. Deceased crossed the plains
in 1853, and had resided in Sacramento
County ever since. He reared a fam
lily of eight children, all of whom sur
yiye him
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DIED.

this city September 5th,
William e. Johnston, husband of Mar
Stahl. Alexander. Thomas John Ma
thaniel, Robert f. and Lillian Johnston
of Pleasant Grove and Mrs S. j. Mott
of this city, native of Ireland, aged II
years.
Funeral notice hereafter
LAWRENCESON-In this city, Septem-
ber Sd. w. II. Lawrenceson, brother of
T.. II. LawrenceSon, a native of Mary
land, aged 30 years
Friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral to-
day Cruesday), at p. M, from Clark $
undertaking parlors, 1017 and 1919 Fourth
street. Interment City Cemetery.
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Amendment Number One. being Sen-I
ate Constitutional Amendment No.
Al (exempting certain claims gainst
the city and county of San Fran Yes
cisco, and the existing indebted
construction of its water works
from the provisions of the Con- -
stitution requiring such claims to
be paid from the income and reve-
nues of the year in which they
were incurred). No
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Two, being SEMI
ate Constitutional Amendment No.
&c County nPogo8 goVeTnment zen Acts % by inRab Rab res
tants of counties for their govern No
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Three, beingI
Senate Constitutional Amendment
No. A (providing for the creation Yes
of Court of Claims to determined
claims against the State. and to -
designated by the Governor to No
serve without extra Compensatory.
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Four, being As-I
sembly Constitutional Amendment Yes
No. 81 (exempting consolidated
cities and counties, organized or
to be organized. or holding char -
ter under the Constitution, from
certain legislation in relation to
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Five, being AS
sembly Constitutional Amendment Yes
No. So (relating to office of Cover
nor, providing for succession there
to in certain cases and removing -
disability of Lieutenant Governor
from holding other office during
term. No
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Six, being As
sembly Constitutional Amendment Yes
No SO (relating to and defining -
Grammar Schools). No
For the Amendment?
Amendment Number Seven. being
Assembly Constitutional Amend Yes
ment No. "a (providing for ad-
journment of Legislature for not -
less than thirty nor more than
sixty days during each SESSION.. No
For the Amendment?
Witness my hand and the great seal Of
the State of California, the day and year
herein first above written.
Attest: Governor.
L. H. Brown. Secretary of State
ISeaLl au5-td
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Amendment Number Six.
(Being Assembly Constitutional Amend.
ment No. 3S)

=, A resolution to propose to the people OF
tne state OF California an amendment to
tto Sttc.lon SIX, article nine of the Ccnstitu-
grammar schools. by which it is proposed
10 amend said section to read as follows:
,oectlon = The public school system
of SlSh IhciuQe primary and grammar
schools. and such high schools evening
schooIs, normal schools and technical
SCnoois as may be established by the Leg
tSlature or by municipal or district au-
fhorlty, but the entire revenue derived
ir4n sr me State school fund, and the State
the support of primary and grammar
schools. Grammar schools shall include
scnools organized In school district or
union of school districts. having more
than one thousand inhabitants, in which
a course OF study shall be taught when
VIII prepare pupils to enter the agricut-
The University of California
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Amendment Number Three.
being Senate Constitutional Amendment
No 44)

BEING Senate Constitutional Amendment
No. A)
A resolution proposing to the people OF
the State of California an amendment to
the Constitution of the State, by adding
a new section to be known and designat-
ed as Section Five and one-half, Article
Six thereby providing for the organiza-
tion of court to be known as the Court
of Claims The said proposed new section
to read as follows:
Section 51b. The Court of Claims shall
consist of any three Judges of the Supe-
rior Court, who may be requested by the
Governor to hold court at the regular
terms thereof. The Court of Claims shall
have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and de-
termine all claims of every kind and char
acter against the State, under such laws
as may be passed by the Legislature, and
terms Of the Court of Claims shall be held
as follows:
In the City and County of San Francis
In the city of Sacramento, commencing
on the second Monday of November Of
each year.
The Judges holding such term of court
for. but shall receive their actual ex-
penses to- be paid out of the general fund
Of the State Treasury. The Legislature
such court. to provide the procedure
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A Fragrant Smoke.

Why continue smoking bad-smelling
5-cent cigars when you can buy THE
Maine," a fragrant smoke, for the same
price? A. Coolot, distributor.
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McMorry sells groceries. Agent for
Coronado water and Stockton sarsa-
parilla and iron 531 NJ street.
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Mems French calf shoes for 50, worth
S4, at the Bee Hive. 41S K street
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THE SADDLE ROCK
RESTAURANT AND OYSTER HOUSE.

FIRST-CLASS HOUSE IN EVERY RE-
spect Ladies' dining-room separate.
Open day and night. BUCKMAN & CAR
RAGHER, Proprietors. No. 1919 Second
street between j and K. Sacramento.
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to China where he hopes to introduce
Mrs. Barrett's stenography in the i'm
perial school,
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Now or nevertheless ties for 75c,
worth S175. at the Bee Hive, 41S K. =
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PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,

Sacramento July 80. 1898.
whereas, The Legislature of the State
beginning on the Fourth day of January,
A. D.. 1897, two-thirds of all che members
elected to each of the two houses of said
Legislature voting in favor ,nereof, pro-
posed the following described amendments
to the Constitution of the State of Cali
fornia, to-wit:
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Pabst cafe and grill rooms, strictly
irst-class resort. 1913 Sixth st.
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Buy no experiment, for you can buy
such popular pianos as the Emerson for
$500, upwards, $40 per month. Pom
mer, corner Ninth and streets.
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DR.. Strader has removed his residence
from Masonic Temple to Poll street. =
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Ladies' fine kid shoes for S1.25, worth
50 30, at the Bee Hive, 41S K street.
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Excites admiration: Jno. Straub's fine
tailoring S19 K street.
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ARE YOU LOOKING

for Solid Gold or Plated Stick Pin?
A few pretty patterns left and they
are offered at less than half value at
Administrator Sale, Hyman's Jew
elry Store, 500 street.
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tuesday. November 5. A. D. 1898.

The said proposed amendments are to
be separately voted upon in manner and
form as follows:
Each ballot used at such election must
contain written or printed thereon the
following words, whereupon the voter
may express his choice as provided by
law:
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Try McMorry's 6Oc uncoIored Japan
tea; E. B. tea, 10c; G. P. tea, Soc; P T.
Japan tea. SOC: 531 M street.
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The Young Pommers baseball outfit
played two games Of BALI on Sunday, in
the first of which they defeated the
Book Readers by a score of 81 to 3,
and in the second they bested the M
street Sweaters.
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SEND THE WEEKLY UNION TO YOUR
friends in the East.
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thereof. and to carry out theprov.sions OF
this section.
Amendment Number Four.

tbelng Assembly Constitutional Amend,
ment No. 3G)
A resolution to propose to the peonis
OF the state of California an amendment
70 the Constitution of the State, amend
ing ing article eleven. by adding a new sec
toh thereto, 10 be known as section num-
uated city ana county governments The
Sald proposed new section to read as fol-
Section 5Ia. The provisions of section
lQur and hve of this article shall not nor
shaIl any legislation passed pursuant
ana county government, now existing OF.
hereafter formed, which shall have be-
come, or shall become organized under
section eight of this article
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SEAL ROCK RESTAURANT.

NEWLY OPENED, EVERYTHING
neat, clean and first-claSs. Private rooms
for ladies. Martin Kovacevich, Manager.
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Electrical lamps at Scott's. BOB

For cool, sharp glass of steam or
lager. Ell Dorado, S26 j.
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Amateur Baseball Games.

Sunday the Pommers met and de-
feated the Champions in a close and
interesting game. Score-Pommers II,
Champions 8. Batteries: Pommers-
McCaffery and Leiva Champions
Doom and Sheehan. The pitching of
McCaffery was superb. In the last
three games he has allowed only nine
hits off his delivery.
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TURCLU HOTEL.
orr II

plan; strictly first-class; hot and cold
baths free to guests; electric cars pass
the door, FRANK MEYER. Prop
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STATE HOUSE HOTEL
Corner Tenth and X Sts. Sacramento

BOARD AND ROOM, 81 25 TO 50 PER
day. Meals, 25c.
Accommodations first-class Free bus
to and from hotel. w. j. ELDER Mgr
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BAY RESTAURANT

Private rooms for families; open day
and night. Orders served outside. Oys-
ters in every style. MATT and JOHN
RADONICH, Proprietors.
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Try McMorry's 45c tea. 531 M.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-30
PROPOSED ARMISTICE.
The President Considering the Prop
OsitiOn Of Spain.
MUST BE SOME CHANGES.
PsrmAbsRt Peace aud SELF Governments
VIII lie among the Changes the
President wiz Ask Before
Armlsties IL Accepted.

Washington, March 29.-Scnaiors and
Others. who have talked with the prcsi.
dent, say the proposition for arnistiee
came from Spain, and while it is being
considered by the president In connec-
tion with other negotiations he insists
that any proposed armistice must be
coupled with other conditions which
Spain has not shown a disposition to ac-
oept. and perhaps will not accept. The
tenor Of the conditions IL not stated. but
IL looks 10 the permanent peace and self
government by the Cubans
Il is stated by one senator that mat
ters will he brought TO head within n
very short time.
The Spanish situation Is the absoring
aud practically the only subject Of con-
sideratiOu NJ the state, war and navy de-
partments The Spanish minister. Sen.
or Polo reached the state department
shortly before noon. and was with Judge
Day over half q hour. The meeting was
by appointment The reports Of riots AZ
Havana led TO the belief that move
ment was on foot 20 have American
ships sent 10 Cuban capital A. measure
Of protection Of American interests.
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slessEe AT WASHINGTON.
Captain of the Inflated Maine Reaches
the National Capital

Captain Of the Inflated Maine Reaches
the National Capital
Washington. March 29-Captain
sigsboe Of the wrecked steamer Maine
arrived in Washington early this morn
Ing from Havana, accompanied by Pay
master Ray, Chief Engineer Howell,
naval Cadet Holden and DR. Heneberger
The captain was Immediately driven to
his home, 1892 Riggs place. The cap
tains neighbOrs on both sides Of the
squac on which he lives profusely deco
nted their residences with flags and
bunting and many Of his friends and
fellow officers had sent large boquets Of
American beauty roses aud flower de-
sigps Of ships, anchors, etc, as exprcs-
sions Of their friendship and esteem.
At half past 10 the captain went 10
the navy department TO report his ar.
rival and In course Of a conversation he
said he had not yet received any assign
ment TO duty nor did he know what
command would BE- given him. He
would b. ready, however, as soon as he
could get his wardrobe rcplenished TO go
anywhere or perform any duty that
might b. given him. He had not yet
made any formal written report 20 the
department ON the loss OF the Maine,
but would do 50 as soon as he had lit
tie time at his disposal.
As to the cause Of the wreck, Captain
Sigsbee, said he could add nothing TO his
testimony before the court ot inquiry,
which had already bcen published. The
captain said he know very little Of the
general situation in Havana and there
fore had formed no opinion as TO whcth-
or this couatry Is likely TO become inyoly-
ed In war with Spain. Residents in
Havana. he said know little or nothing
Of what was occurring IN Madrid beyond
what was reported in American news
papers.
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port and the larger Cuban question IN
order that those matters may b. further
considered diplomftically TO see II IL is
not possible 70 reach an understanding.
The Spanish naval officer bearing tho
text sud translation q the report Of the
Spanish commission Of inquiry into the
loss Of the Maine cannot reach Wash.
ington before Thursday. Therefore,
Foreign Minister Gullon has cabled ex.
tensive extracts OF the report to Minis
ter Bernaas at Washington, with In.
structions TO lay the mattor before tho
president and 10 give them tho widest
circulation in the United States.
United States Minister Woodford
had placed a translation Of the naval
courts reply in the hands of Minister
Gullon. In doing 20 General Woodford
intimated that President Mckinley had
determined to place the whole Cuban
question. with oil H. issues, in the hands
of the United States congress, submit.
ting all the correspondence and the con-
sular reports upon the extraordinary sit
uation IN Cuba.
Minister Wooiford had a long talk
with Senor Gullon, and then agreed 10
call ON him for an interview, ht which
Premier Sagasta and Colonial Minister
Moret would b. present
The more tranquil feeling Is attrib
uted 10 the ministerial organs Correo
and Correspondence, 10 the pressure
amicably brought 70 bear on the Amer.
can government by the European pose
ers, headed by Austria.
The feature of tbe presidents policy
which causes the tAosi anxiety in official
circles In Madrid aud Havana Is the
proposition 10 relieve the distressed Gu
taus
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SITUATION CRITICAL.
Another Outbreak Threatened =, Hs-
vaaa by the weyieFite-

Another Outbreak Threatened =, Hs-
vaRa by the weyisrits-
New York, March 20. "A special to
The Herald from Washington, says:
HAvana's quiet is in danger Of being
disturbed by another outbake, such as
occurred In the Cuban city just before
the late second class battleship Maine
dropped anchor in H. harbor. Consul
General Lee has eabled to the state de.
partment that the situation Is critical.
There Is danger Of further riots, grow
ing out Of the intense anti.American
feeling among the weylerites.
In the light Of General Lees dispatch,
the administration authorities are quito
rs much concerned about the situation
m Havana as they are over the fear that
congress will attempt to force the hand
Of the president II Is now regarded as
one Of the danger points Of the situation.
Tho navy department Is keenly on tho
alert. The state department transmit
ted Consul General Lees message TO
Secretary Long, and he at once informed
Captain I w. Sampson, commander.in.
chief Of the fleet at Key West, of tho
character Of its contents.
Captain Sampson Is In direct oommuni.
cation with Consul General Lee, and at
the slightest sign Of trouble, message
from the consul general 10 this naval Of
fcer viii result In the arrival Of q man.
oi.war In Havana harbor within four
hours.
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BOUND TO HAVE 1T.
An Appropriation 10 Feed Cubans Mus,
Have other Conditions.

An Appropriation 90 Feed Cuhans Must
Have other Conditions.
Washington, March 29.-A very dc.
tormined movement is ON foot among
members Of the house In which promi.
nout members Of all parties are cooper.
ating to bring the proposition for inter.
vention In Cuba to a vote II necessary
by arbitrarily oyorruling the chair
The intention Of these members Is TO
attach resolution for Intervention to
the appropriation for the relief Of Gu
bans which II expected the president win
ask for, and it Is claimed the fear Of this
has induced the president to change his
plans and withhold the message. II the
message Is not sent In, the programme
Is TO present the resolution, and II II Is
ruled out Of order, 30 ovcrturn the rul.
ing OF the chair
A very prominent member, who is
using all his energies 10 promote the
foregoing programme, says tlrrc will 10
no delay beyond Thursday.
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oUIETlNe DOWN.
General weedford aud senior saEasia
90 work Out the PussIs.

General weodford aud ssnsr saEasta
90 work Oa, the PussIs.
Madrid. March 29.-Complete tran.
guilty prevails here and In the prov.
incos. Public opinion has been quieted
by the belief that the difficulties be.
teen Spain and the United States will
be arranged in friendly way, and the
newspapers place great store upon the
conference between General WOodford,
United States minister, and Senior Sa-
gAsta, the premier, which Is TO take
place at O'Clock this afternoon, OK.
pressing the belief that IL will have im'
poTtant pacific results.
Spanish newspapers also say the gov
ernment of Spain has decided 10 do oy.
erything possible 10 avoid war, II tho
honor and dignity Of Spain are not af.
fccted,
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Thu FAMILY KILLED.
Father, Mother and One Child Mur-
dered Near Paint Rock.
THE FIEND USED AN Ak.
The Affair Il Somewhat n Mystery, Al
though the Man who First visited
the House j. Rsportsdto Have
Cut Ills Own Throat

Ballingcr, Tex, March 2o.-About
Ave miles west Of Paint Rock late Sun.
day night a man named Lee, his wife
and baby were murdered and a little
girl year old was badly hurt. Tho
murdersare supposed 20 have been done
by two men about middle age. The
murders were committed with an Ak
aud club.
1t appears that late Sunday evening
two men riding bay horses called at the
residence Of Mr.. Lee and asked to 10
permitted 20 remain all night and were
refused Some one during the night
murdered Mr. and Mrs. Lee and one
child about 10 months old and left an
other small child for dead, which con-
stituted the whole family.
A man living near the house OF Mr..
Lee heard noise at the Lee residence
and went over 10 ascertain the trouble,
when two men were seen TO leave the
place. lie then went into the house,
struck n match and found that the
bodies had been horribly mutilated with
m Ak. and all were dead except one Of
the children, which at last accounts was
still alive. Sixteen dollars is reported
missing FROM the hou-e.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee recently moved TO
Coneh0 county from Coleman county,
Texas No motive has been assigned
for the deed sheriff Kirk Of this place
and Sheriff Shields Of san Angelo have
gone 10 the scene Of the crime.
Late yesterday a telephone message
message from Paint Rock says that the
man who reported the murders cut his
own throat The child u still alive.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-30

Sullivan, Ind, March 30. The levee
on the Wabash has gone ont, entailing
n loss ofslOO,OO0. Hundreds Of families
arc rendered homeless and destitute.
Such a rush Of water was never known
In this section before. The wat~r Is
rushing through the bottom lands up
roofing trees and taking everything In
its path. II Is feared that many people
who wer slow TO take warning have
persisted.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-30

Chicago, March 29.-The body Of
Frederick l.. Robinson and that Of a
woman, supposed 10 BE- Miss Hattie Da.
wilson, have been taken from the ruins
Of the Aver building Robinson's body
was identified by papers in his pocket,
but the woman's corpse was 50 badly
burned as to M unrecogninable. Twelve
bodies have been found and five persons
are still missing.
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rnnnh nead In nad.

Neches, Tex, March 20. j. X. Sam.
mons, who lived with his son.in.law, J.
l.. Jones, ut Neches, was found dead In
his bed. He was "a years old aud had
been quito feeble for several months
The doctors attribute his death to heart
failure
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-03-30

Georgetown, Tex, March 20.--The
plans aud specifications for the new
building for the Southwestern uniyersi.
~ have been accepted. Bids for the
contract Of building are now being con.
sldercd. and it is hoped that the corner.
stone viii BE- laid In June, during the
commencement exercises Of the uni.
yersity. The building viii BE- a hand.
some 3.story stone structure Of modern
style aud architecture, and viii cost
complete. $1,000 OF tgO.O0O.
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Talnl FnIl DownstnIrs.

Terro Haute, Ind, March 2g.--Pro.
fessor NJ. Seller, who, until two years
ago was member Of the faculty Of the
State Normal school fell downstairs -
his home, and died soon afierward from
the shock.
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Houston, March 2a.--The strike situ.
alton yesterday appeared much moe en-.
counging to those who hope for good
order. The day passed without any dis
turhance. Cars ran ON the several lines.
The militia is held In readiness for an
emergency
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THE SPANISH REPORT.
A Special Messenger viii Reach wash
ington About Thursday.

ington About Thursday.
New York. March ga dispatch TO
The World from Madrid says;
There IN n calmer feeling In both po-
li,ical and financial quarters This is
due 10 the announcement that relations
with the United States are less strained,
the American congress having consent.
ed to defer discussion Of the Maine re.