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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12

WASHINGTON. May n.-The steamship
City Of Pekin. which is now being rapidly
made ready In San Francisco to transport
our troops, under Gen. Merriam, to the
Philippines, is unique In our merchant
marine, and is the most interesting ship in
the history of American naval industry
The, City of Pekin' will soon
be turned over to the govern
ment. cleaned and put In order. She
will be able to carry 1900 soldiers and $500
tons of supplies. 1t is expected that she
will be ready to sail by Saturday at the
latest. The ships merchant commander,
Capt. Smith. and her merchant crew viii
remain with her for the voyage.
The navy department sent telegram
to Admiral Dewey to keep the Pekin when
she was at Hong Kong, but he cabled back
that the ship would probably pc more useful
this side of the Pacific, and ssie came home.
The City Of Pekin has b history. Her
decks were once used by President Grant,
his cabinet and large part OF congress,
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an indemnity payment by Spain to us,
properly guaranteed, will be considered
for a moment.
In the diplomatic circle here that
would be considered fair proposition
in view Of all the circumstances.
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and stories of her launching and her de-
scr1ption were published in all the journals
and periodicals Of Europe.
When the City of Pekin was launched in
1874 she was the largest steamship ever
built up to that date, with the single ex-
ception Of the gigantic Great Eastern, about
which Jules Verne, the French novelist,
wrote book entitled "a Floating Island.d
The Pekin was designed by Edward Faron,
the noted naval architect, and was built
at Chester, Pa, by John Roach & Son.
She was launched into the Delaware river
before crowd of 10000 on March 49, 1874.
She was fitted up In style that was then
considered extravagant, but which would
now class with very ordinary ocean pas
senger ships. Her cabin accommodations
were arranged for a list of about 125 peo-
pie and her steerage capacity was somewhat
more than 1000
Her trial trip drew to her the eyes OF the
civilized world. President Grant, Vice Pres
dent Wilson. the cabinet, officers of the
senate and the house were aboard OF her.
When the Pektn was three miles out to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12


sea the United States was practically with
out an executive head, a situation for which
1t would be hard to find parallel in Ameri-
can history. Her speed is a trlfie over
fifteen knots an hour, which, in 1874. was
very fast steaming. Built for the trans
Pacific trade, the Pekin's first fast" run
was made soon after going into commission.
She steamed from San Francisco to Yoko-
hama, a distance of 1850 miles, in fifteen
days and nine hours -execrably slow time
in these days Of ocean greyhounds.
This historic ship, which will now make
another notch in her stick, is built OF iron.
with iron boilers. Her length ever all is
419 feet, her breadth of beam Al feet
inches, her depth of hold 10 feet 6 inches,
and her loaded draft % feet. She has two
compound vertical engines, with a horse
power of $500, and daily consumption of
seventy-fve tons of coal. Her gross ton
mage is 5,G79, and her net 3,12S She has a
four-blade wheel. with a diameter of 20 feet,
and a pitch Of 80 feet Although quarter OF
a century old, the City of Pekin is yet 6
staneh ship.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12
TO REPORT ON CURRENCY.
Congressman McC1eary Hopes His
Bill VIII Pass.

Congressman McC1eary Hopes HIS
Bill VIII Pass.
Special to The st. Paul Globe.
WASHINGTON, May H.-Congress-
man McLeary said this evening that
his currency bill had at last been favor
ably acted on by the banking and cur
rency committee, and he is to make
the report at an early date. Mr.. Nc
Cleary has not given up hopes of its
consideration by the house, and says
he sees no reason why the question of
financial legislation should! not be taken
up. The Republicans stand committed
to legislation on this line and should
fulfill their promise. Mr.. McCleary will
therefore lose no opportunity to urge
early and favorable action for his bill.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12
Spanking Contract.

MARINETTE, Wis, May 1.-THE Kirby
Dennis company today closed contract with
the Grand Island Lumber company, of Num-
ising, Mich, for 375 000,0 600 cedar shingles. to
he manufactured during the next five years,
at the rate Of Is, 000, 600 feet year.
1t is the largest shingle contract ever closed
in this lumber region.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12
Revived by the Belief That
Spain's Fleet Is Not
at Cadiz
OCCUPATION OF PORTO RICO
SUGGESTED AS A REASON FoR ruu
HURRIED MOBILIZATION OF
THE TROOPS

news comes From the North
Atlantic Squadron There Can he
Only Guesses as to tho po,.o
Determined Upon In Regard IN
Porto Rico-A MiIIion uoIr.
Has Been Spent In Repairs I'm the
Last Few MOnths-Aa Offer Oa-
clined.
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carrying troops to San Francisco.

carrying troops to San Francisco.
Today's news in connection with the
renewal Of Gen. Miles orders to Tampa
Is pretty substantial evidence of very
early movement Of troops in strong
force to Cuba, while the Philippine
programme, Of course, has been def
nitely fixed for some days.
Lieut.. Col Roosevelt today turned
over his duties Of assistant secretary
Of the navy to Mr.. Charles H. Allen, of
Massachusetts, and the latter held a
reception at the department to all the
employees.
VIEWS OF GOMEZ.
The courier who is on his way here
with letters from Gen. Gomez to Presi-
dent Palma, Of the Cuban delegation,
has stopped at Tampa and will not
reach here for a day or two. Gen.
Nunez. Of the Cuban army, after con-
ferring with the Cuban authorities here
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12

utmost to avoid war, while the Yankees
were playing foul game
He repeated his appeal for union
adding that who ever sowed discord
was not a patriot. He concluded his
speech by declaring that the govern
ment would prosecute the war "a rout-
rance"
In the senate Admiral Beranger. min
lister of marine in the last cabinet of
the late Senior Canovas, asked for an
account of the war material sent to the
colonies and of the war ships purchas-
ed by Spain between May 7, 1895, and
March 1, 1885, He esked. also, for a
report on the electric torpedo boats
Bought by Spain.
A dispatch from Singapore says: 1.-THE
Philippine refugees here are preparing
congratulatory address to Rear Ad-
miral Dewey. They also express a de-
sire for the establishment of a native
government and for American protec-
ton. They deprecate the restoration of
the Philippines to Spain or the transfer
of the islands to any continental gov
eminent"
SERIOUS RIOT.
A serious riot has taken place at
Logronok, capital of the Spanish prov
ince Of that name, on the Ebro, sixty
miles from Burgos. The grain and pro-
vision stores We're attacked and looted
by rioters, who included a number Of
women, armed with axes, choppers and
cudgels. The cavalry charged the mob,
but the soldiers were repulsed by a
determined onslaught made upon them
by the women.
A patriotic syndicate has been form
ed in Madrid which will borrow a mil
lion pesetas to buy grain at Marseilles
and Antwerp, as all the provinces but
to Madrid.
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MADRID, May lit is officially de-
clared that the government Of Spain
has no intention of allowing Rear Ad-
miral Dewey to rest upon his laurels.
About 10000 men of the reserves Of the
Spanish army have been ordered to
re1oin the colors. and it is added that
q formidable expedition is being or
ganized for dispatch to the Philippine
Islands.
FLEET AT SEA.
Admiral Bermejo, minister Of ma
rine, denies that the Cape Verde squad
ron has returned to Cadiz He affirms
that "this fleet at the present moment
Is where it ought to be according to
the instructions given it."
REVENUE MEASURES.
At the beginning of todays sitting
the chamber passed bills for the tenn
porary abolition of the import duty on
raw cottons and the abolition of diff
ferential duties on foreign ships trad
ing between Spain and her colonies.
The former will help the Catalonian
manufacturers, and the latter will
tend to encourage blockade running.
The indemnity bill was next passed,
almost -unopposed, the Carlists alone
voting against it.
A special war budget Of f20,000,O0O was
demanded, with a tax on land and
public securities. The sinking fund was
suspended.
SILVETA'S SHAFTS.
The remainder Of the session was de-
voted to a continuation of yesterdays
oratorical tournament. The chief fea-
ture was crushing reply by Senior
SilVeta, leader Of the dissident Con-
servatives, to Senor Salmeron. Senor
Silveta calmly and With perfect pro-
priety shot many poisoned darts in the
form of illusions to incidents in Sal
meron's former political career, pro-
ducing applause and hilarity.
Senor SilVeta declared confidently
that the monarchy had nothing to fear
from Republicans under a leader who
divided instead of uniting his follow
ers. He said the best thing Senior Sal
meron could do was to make himself
forgotten. Even the Carlists, who had
been coquetting with the Republicans,
applauded Senor Silveta, one of them
speaking almost in the same sense.
SAGASTA FOR WAR.
Tonight Senor Sagasta replied to
Senor Salmeron's attack on the regime,
retorting that the state of anarchy
which existed in Spain during the short
lived Republican regime under Salmer-
on made Spain the laughing stock of
the world. The premier defended the
policy of the government in doing its
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12
An Official Announcement to
This Effect Made at
Madrid.
MORE FIREWORKS IN CORTES
sAGASTA SAYS THAT SPAIN WILL
RESIST TO THE BITTER
END

The Dynasty Defended Against the
Attack of the Republican Leader
ACTION on a Variety of Reve-
nue. Syndi-
cate to Secure Grain for the Cap
itaI-sOme Awkward Questions
Asked by the EX-Minister of
Marine as to Ships That Were
Purchased.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12
Big Blaze. i.

ANDOyER, Mass. May IA large store
building at Ballardvale. used as wool store
house, Dy Jannisson Lovejoy, Of Boston, was
Durned today. The buildings contained WOO
valued at between $4,000 and 100000.
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Pith of the Latest War News.

a
ed. il a
a to thu but
the =
Of to haveb finally
at
Miles preparations
TO
a granting
o airing a
o lie war commtte
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12

PHILADELPHIA. May 1.-THE
steamer Navahoe, from Port De Paix,
reports that she saw FIVE American
men-of-war in st. Nicholas Mole,
Hayti.
Madrid, May 11.-An official dispatch
from Havana says: "The enemy's
squadron has disappeared. Five war
ships have gone eastward"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12
Washington Bureau st. Paul Globe,
Corcoran Building.

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE emil
grafton restriction bill Is practically
dead for this session of congress. To-
days vote of 80 to 48 against consad-
Grafton will make any other attempt to
pass the bill In existing conditions seem
fruitless, and probably no further en-
deavors will be made.
The gist Of the matter is this: The
speaker, representing the Republican
majority and viewing party prospects
in the fall elections, desired the ques-
ton to go over till the December ses-
sion. A certain number of the ardent
advocates Of restriction were impatient
at this delay, doubling its wisdom and
necessity. The speaker accordingly de-
cided to let the house vote on the ques-
ton of consideration, and so he ruled
out Bertholds point of order and
brushed aside other obstructive en-
deavors, relying upon the organization
strength of the house to carry out his
original wish. In this plan he was not
disappointed.
MEASURE INOPPORTUNE.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12
EARLY ADVANCE IN FORCE
ALL SIGNS POINT TO AN AG-
GRESSIYE CAMPAIGN

Final Plans for the Invasion of Cuba
Appear to Have Been Prepared,
and the War Department Is Car
rying Out the Project With De-
cfded Energy--An Agreement
With the Cuban Leaders.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE day
passed at the navy department without
news from Admiral Sampson. Notwith-
standing what appears to be confirm
atory newspaper advices relative to the
presence of the Spanish Cape Verde
fleet at Cadiz, the navy department Of
fcials are beginning to entertain strong
doubt Of the accuracy of the report.
: 1t was not possible during the course
of the day to obtain anything like an
official confirmation of the report re-
ceived yesterday, but this is not to be
wondered at in view of the success
which the Spanish government has so
far met in keeping secret the move
ments of its ships.
Until news comes from Admiral
Sampson Of his doings in and around
Porto Rico it cannot be said definitely
what programme has been decided on
as regards that island.
1t has been suggested that some OF
the troops now being hurried so rap
idly to the Gulf coast may be intended
to cooperate with Admiral Sampson
in the reduction of the Notifications at
San Juan de Porto Rico and the subse-
quent occupation of the island.
TROOPS NEEDED.
1t is felt that the admiral will be in
a rather disagreeable plight, supposing
even that he managed to reduce the
forts with his fleet, If he were obliged
to remain there in occupation of the
place for lack Of troops, when he might
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12

ST. THOMAS, West Indies, May H.
1t Is reported that an American war;
ship which had besn lying to the west
ward sailed yesterday to join the
American fleet
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12
DOORS TO REMAIN OPEN
IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION BILL
WILL NOT PASS

The Measure Delayed Until After the
Fall Elections for Political Rea-
sOns-Also Believed InOppOrtune
to Press the Measure Now When
American Foreign Relations Are
So Severely Strained.
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Continued ON seventh Page.
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MEASURE INOPPORTUNE.
Beside the objection to the present
passage of the bill on the ground it
might unfavorably effect close districts
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-05-12
TRANSPORT GUSSIE.

Which was first to carry troops to Cuba.
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Continued ON Second Page.
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NOT TORI TAI
iEOha THIS Resl
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Admiral Bermejo, minister Of ma
rine, denies that the Cape Verde squad
ron has returned to Cadiz. He affirrns
that "this fleet at the present moment
Is where it ought to be according to
the instructions given it,
The oasis., 1898-02-19
ELY BROTHERS,
 56 Warren St., New '
pearne.. cannot Be cnrea

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 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrhl that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
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The oasis., 1898-02-19

MR EDITOR Please tell your read CTS that the QuakerV Valley Mauufac- turing Co.,. 3l9 and 32l South Canal Street, Chicago, sell full line of high grade household furniture direct from the factory at 20 to jO per cent lower tban retail pricer, and will send anyone a copy of their catalogue free.
The oasis., 1898-02-19
IN A BLAZE OF GLORY.
consnued from first page

was consequently the policy of her government, both state and federal, so encourage the introduction of American capital. to foster their en- terprises, and to dc everything pos Sible to maintain the friendly rela- tiOns between the two nations.
 Colonel Willis P. Harlow responded to the toast the President of the United States Owing to his sore throat the gentleman was obliged to make his remarks short, but he com pressed within very few sentences an eloquent panegyric upon the high office and the wise and capable states man now filling it.
 To the sentiment the President of Mexico.n Mir. Celedonio Ortiz respond ed in a few terse and well selected sen tences. depicting that Gen. Diaz has enforced order in Mexico, fostered en- uerprise, encouraged investment and contributed to the material adyance- ment in every quarter of tue repub- lie.
 The next toast was Our Honored Guests, Hon. NJ. H. McCord, governor of Arizona, and Hon. Ramon Corral, governor of Sonora, 'to which response was made hy the postmaster.
 Captain Baldwin responded to the United State, army and Attorney General Frazier to the 'Legal Phases .of the Development of Civilization in Arizona.
 NOgales, Sonora. was the toast to which respau>e was made by Mr. Ignacio Bonilas, presidente of that city. The gentleman very happily alluded tu the fact that in tue line cities the De .ple of both republics live in the n st amicabe relation ship, and enj y the most fraternal feeling, that all friction is avoided and all causes for kiction are quietly smoothed away and all difficulties are amicably adjusted"
 Mayor Noon responded to the toast 'Nogales, Arizona. Surgeon General Wylie spoke tO the sentiment the Crippled Soldier, aud Adiutant Gen era Lewis spoke to the sentiment
 the National Guard of Arizona, our Pride in Peace or Hope in War
 It was now ll:3O D. m, and the table was deserted for the ball room, the services Of Company C being again in requisitiou to escort the party to the Athletic Club ball. In the arrange ments for the ball the soldier boys had done themselves proud, and it will long be ranked as one of the most notable events in the history Of No- gales. The brilliant uniforms and elegant costumes of tue ladies, be- heath the bright lights Of the electric burners made q scene of beauty to be long rem embcred Governor McCord and Mrs. Corral led the grand march. and the sets for the first Quadrile completely filled the hal Dancing was kept up until daylight of Wedues- day
 Wednesday morning the two parties of visitors went to Guaymas. where on Thursday were elaborately enter taiued by the municipal authorities and citizens A detail of eight men of Company c. commanded by Cap tain EKey, went along for escort duty. ! full account of the trip is neces- ,arily deferred Go next week.
The oasis., 1898-02-19

This morning Mir C. Bloxton and his son James II Bloxton were in from Sanford.
 This morning Mir W. C. Greene came over from Bisbee.
The oasis., 1898-02-19
This Us Yonr opportnnlty.

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 ELY BROTHERS,
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 Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for catarrh and contains no mercury nor any injurious drug. Price, 50 cents-
The oasis., 1898-02-19

Cash am hand F.bruarv Ist lSg, sl.as5 a Cash recaived. dues on cnpital stock G.al1O Cash ,.c.ivrd interest on loans i.57i.26 Cash received. fines 2~io ,,asl, received membership fees 26O0 Cash received, pass books a27 Cash received premiums. suhscriDtlon
 stprk -p " Cash received expense aN making
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The oasis., 1898-02-19

J. J. Noon has limited number of young umbrella trees for sale.
The oasis., 1898-02-19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT N spEW CENT.
Toial apporllonmenl.

Leaving unapporiioned balance Of s6i% HOOK yALrE OF SHARES AfrEH APrOK-
 TORMENT.
The oasis., 1898-02-19

k. D GEORGE,
 Assistant Secretary
The oasis., 1898-02-19

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The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-09
pIscOYEREp BY 4 WOMAN.

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covery for Consumption, and was so
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MARINE NOTES
GO Yeare Of Cures.

The German ship Alice left up Tor Port
land yesterday.
The State sailed Tor san Fr1nclst" yes
yerday afternoon.
The tug Traveller arrived in from Gray 3
Harbor yesterday.
The steam schooner Albion left mp t'T
Portland yesterday.
The British bark samantha left up i''
Portland yesterday.
The British ship Comliebank arrived at
Port Townsend yesterday morning.
The American ship Henry Willard moved
down 10 the lower harbor yesterday.
the German ship Barmbek, wheat laden.
moved down to Fort Stevens yesterday
The German ship Peter Rickmsrs, wheat
laden. arrived down the river yesterday.
The ]. NJ. Coleman arrived down from
Portland yesterday loaded with eoo.r' feet
Of lumber FOR san Francisco
The lumber schooncrs Glen, Ralph j..
Long and Maggie g. Russ were towed up
10 Portland by the Fanny yesterday.
The oregon arrived in from skagway
Yesterday and after short stay al lh'
O. r. & y. dock, proceeded up 20 Port
land.
Notice is given that the hull Of the
wrecked bark Henen ". Almy, on the san
hf
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-04-09
WAR AND FREE SILVER.

New York Tribune
II may be only a coincidence, but it Is
stll worth noting as one Of the salient
features of the present interesting po-
litical situation, that the most impa-
tlcnt patriots and the noisiest advocates
Of immediate unconditional and uncom-
promising war are the persons who for
the last two or three years have been
In pretty much the same eager, excited,
violent and bloodthirsty state of mind
over the financial question and the un-
Willingness Of the cowardly and unpa-
triotIc Money Power to agree to the free
coinage of silver. Ex-Governor Waite of
Colorado. who achieved an almost world
wide notoriety few years ago by mis-
declaration that the free-silver advocates
were ready to ride in blood to their
horses brides to effect their ends, was
only typical representative of the rest
less, reckless and ambitious demagogues
who seize upon every occasion to advance
their own political fortunes by appeals
10 the passions Of the mob. The Wild