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Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Non-Appearance of the Cuban
Message Was a Sumner to
the Public
Possible the Document as Pre-
pared May Never Be Sent
to Congress.
Persistent Rumor That News
From Madrid Caused
the Delay.

WASHINGTON, April 7.-The non.ap.
pearance of the presidents message in
congress was sudden and unexpected.
It's suddenness stunned the public,
which heard the news in distorted
forms, and amazed veteran members Of
congress. Ultimately it became known
that not only would there be no mes
sage now but no message this week,
and that it was possibility that the
message written and approved might
never go to congress at all. The first
reason for the delay was the admins.
tration had received advices from Gen.
eral Lee at Havana intimating that
Americans in Cuba would be in grave
peril If the message preceded their de-
parture. The second reason, and per-
haps equally potent with the other,
slowly drifted into public comprehen.
sion late in the day. Extreme reticence
was maintained on the subject by the
few in Washington who knew the
facts, and even cabinet officials were
unadvised on the subject. This impor.
tant news was that the Spanish govern
ment, after what plainly had been most
exciting times in inner Spanish circles
at Madrid, had
Decided to Reopen the Case,
closed SO far as this government was
concerned, by the refusal Of Spain to
make satisfactory response to the rep
reservations made by the United States
last week, and in order to avert i'm.
pending war had decided to make con.
cessions heretofore refused. What will
be the final outcome it is too early to
say, but the aspect of affairs certainly
is considerably more pacific and suffi-
cient to renew the hope OF the presi-
dent in a solution of the Cuban ques.
tion satisfactory to the American peo-
pie and achieved without bloodshed.
The details remain to be worked out,
but it is expected that between now
and Monday q clearer light will be
thrown on the future by action at Mad
rid, Of which one important feature Is
the declaration of an armistice by: the
queen regent of Spain. This armistice,
it is expected, will lead to ultimate
independence of Cuba from Spanish
rule, but by what intermediate steps
perhaps even the governing powers do
not at this time know. Much, 1t is
supposed, will depend upon the Cuban
insurgents and the peoples of the two
countries, the United States and Spain.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
ARE NOT ALL PLEASED.
Senators Divided in Their Opinions of tho
Presidents Action.


Presidents Action.
WASHINGTON, April THE delay in
the settlement of the Cuban question
involved in the announcement made
that the presidents message would
probably not be sent to congress before
next Monday was received in the sen.
ate with varying degrees Of favor or
disfavor, depending largely on tho pre-.
dilections and personal political associ-
ations of senators. All united in the
necessity for protecting the safety Of
General Lee and the other American
citizens in Cuba. Many, however,
were inclined to criticise because our
citizens had not been removed hereto.
fore, while others declared protection
for them should have been sent to
Havana. "It is humiliating specta-
cle," said Senator Quay, "that with
our fleet within 30 miles Of Havana we
are not able to protect our people in
that port"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
PROPOSALS TO SPAIN
LIMITATIONS Broken Off Sew
eral Days Since Not to
Be Reopened.
lust Declare the Independ-
ence of Cuba to Avert
HOStilitieS.

WASHINGTON, April 7.-An authori.
Sdye summary of the Spanish Ameri.
Il situation is as follows:
The temporary withholding of Presi.
bt McKinley's message from con-
MS was due to the receipt Of cable
hm from General Lee, our consul
aeral at Havana, advising that If the
Usage contemplated armed interven.
h it be deferred until all Americans
) Cuba could leave the island. He
kRd that the exodus could be COM
he'd by the 10th inst. Members of
ioreign relations committee Of the
bate and house, upon being shown
Dispatch, promptly concurred in
opinion of the president and cab
that the message should be de.
(ed until next Monday. The utmost
Ffdence is felt by the administration
congress in the
Wisdom and Good Judgment
GENERAL Lee in any emergency. The
nors of disturbances in Havana are
confrmed, but the conditions there
extremely threatening. Consul
neral Lee is still at his post and will
laln there until all other Americans
afe.
lAe Presidents message has only
changed in that it will ask con.
rs to authorize and direct immediate
Gventlon. Otherwise the message
stand as heretofore outlined and
be OF such a vigorous, ringing
1acter as to meet the full expecta.
soi congress and the country. 1t
inevitably mean war. Hostilities
only be averted by Spain herself
alng the independence of Cuba
welding her sovereignty over the
Adu' Negotiations with Spain
Have Not Been Reopened
~' united States and will not be.
queen regent has not sent per.
~ message to the president making
pVposai for peace. With the infllu.
saOW at work through foreign diplo-
W. CHANNELS to bring about a settle.
MOI the difficulties between Spain
ner rebellious subjects in Cuba
sO'ernment has absolutely nothing
w ihe administration and con-
sand pledged to the freedom Of
and will accept no solution that
not involve the withdrawal of
usa troops from the island and the
lug down of the Spanish flag.
t. I'VE great powers have not sent
sa' note to the United States coun.
- against war. Mediation of any
4as not been offered to this govern
ana will not be accepted.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
SAMPSON is IMPATIENT.
Officers Of the Key West Squadron Chat
ing Under Delay.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 7.-Intense
disappointment was exhibited by all
hands on board the flagship New York
when the bulletin regarding the re.
ported settlement at Madrid was read.
Until o'clock it was confidently be.
lieved the fleet would sail within "a
hours for Havana or Porto Rico, and
the pacific news came like bombshell.
Captain Sampson read the dispatch
with eager interest, after which it was
read at messes. He believes that there
is still chance that the American navy
may have an opportunity to show what
it is made of, but he regrets the delay,
which will probably enable Spain to
bring her torpedo hotilla and other
warships to these waters.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
ALLEN WANTS TO FIGHT.

Nebraska Senator Tenders His Services
to the Goyernor.
WASHINGTON, April 7.-Senator Allen
of Nebraska sent the following dispatch:
Hon. Silas A. Holcomb, Lincoln,
Neb.-Tender all state troops without
delay. In the event of war with Spain
I desire through you to place my serv-
fees at the disposal of the state to serve
the country in such capacity as you
may assign me in defense of the ma.
tional honor for Cuban liberty.
[Signed.l civilian V. ALLEN"
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
DOUBTED AT WASHINGTON.

No Fresh negotiations Have Been Opened
with Madrid.
WASHINGTON. April 2. 7.-Those closest
to the president refused to discuss the
Madrid situation further than to say
that there was no information from
that quarter and that no fresh negotia-
tions had been opened. 1t was re-
iterated that the crux Of the situation
was in Havana. This was confirmed
by members Of the foreign relations
committees to whom this explanation
had been made in such form that they
professed them selves satisfied to ac-
cent it.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
LOOKS MORE PEACEFUL.
Improved Conditions Reflected in vari.
Gus Quarters.

WASHINGTON, April Z. - The i'm.
proved condition of affairs is reflected
throughout all public quarters-at the
White House, among cabinet officers
and at the embassies and legations, in
cluding the Spanish legation. At the
latter establishment Senor Polo said
that while he could not disclose any of
the information reaching him in an
official character, yet he felt that the
strain of few hours ago was mate
rally relieved and that the prospects
for peace looked much better. He in
no way confirmed, nor would he even
discuss, views entertained in other
high official quarters that Spain was
slowly but surely yielding, and con-
fined his utterances to the general
statement that conditions were i'm.
proving.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
ITS FULLEST SYMPATHY.
British Government Has Assured Us That
We Have 1t.

We Have 1t.
LONDON, April 7.-On the highest
authority the Associated Press can
announce that the British government
has assured the United States of its
fullest and most cordial sympathy in
it's Cuban policy. This assurance was
given with the most complete knowl-
edge of the latest developments in the
negotiations between the United States
and Spain, and on the understanding
that events are tending steadily toward
armed intervention in Cuba.
The British government is even more
friendly to the United States than the
newspapers here, having more accurate
knowledge of the real nature and pur.
port of the dealings between the United
States and Spain.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Big Order for Submarine Cables.

DERBY Conn.,, April THE largest
order ever given by the government
for submarine cables to be used for tor.
pedo purposes has been received at the
Kerite cable works at Seymour, condi.
tional upon early shipment. The order
is for so miles of single conductor SUBJ
marine cable and Is miles of No. sub
marine cable. The works will be re.
quired to run night and day for several
weeks
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
INNING THE HARBORS.
'sfihg Corps Busy Along the AT
lantic Coast.

hg Corps Busy Along the At
n. lantic Coast.
:" ioRK, April 7.-The engineer.
eo,ps under direction of Colonel
~ Robert has begun operations
s,a No submarine mining of the
Iees to New York and other har.
.,a Aoag the Atlantic coast. Detach.
VI engineers from Willets Point
SEN sent to Portland, Boston, Charles.
\ psmpton "a Roads, Fort Wadsworth
49,, tO,' Hancock to lay cables and
\ o~S ~ apparatus for the mooring
N 'ps,ation of controlled mines. It
kt.,V vuiy take seven hours to com.
fs's mine this harbor.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Preparing Auxiliary Cruisers.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Two of the
ships purchased by the navy depart
ment from the Morgan line steamers
will be sent to the New York navyyard
and two of them to the Norfolk navy
yard. At the navyyards such changes
as are necessary to convert them into
cruisers will be made and the arma.
ment, which will consist mainly Of g.
inch guns, will be installed.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Extra Protection for Americans. +.

NEW YORK, April THE CORE.
spondent of The Commercial Adver.
tiser cables from Havana as follows:
Extra guards of mounted police have
been placed around the Hotel Ingla.
torra and everywhere that Americans
assemble. There Ia no sign OF an out
break
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
The Olivette to Assist.

TAMPA, Fla, April 7.-The steam.
ship Olivette has sailed for Havana to
bring over Americans desirous of com.
ing. This ship has been undergoing
repairs and it was with the greatest
urgency that she was made ready for
the trip.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Gunboat Helena at Key West.

KEY WEST, Fla, April 7.-Th'
United States ship Helena arrived here
during the morning from Lisbon ant
anchored in the harbor.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
oosES FROM HAVANA.

aseotte Brings One Load and
|9,r Returns for Another.
|ksoo,." VEST, April 7.--The steamer
Nh @ % mas arrived from Havana
kaino passengers aboard. She Is
|u a.. ~ the government dock and
kuu.S uf9 to Havana as soon az
(lscot,. every state room on the
NJ tbssaw b was engaged. It is reported
kA '' ~ great excitement in Ha.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Mediation Has Probably Failed.

LONDON, April 7.-The Madrid CORE.
spondent of The Times says: There is
no definite news, but the situation be-
comes more stable in its gravity. The
kilograms from Rome indicate that the
pope's, mediation is indefinite and un-
developed and that the assent of all
parties concerned is not yet accorded.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
BrookIyn's Guns Tested.

FORT MONROE. Va, April THE
Brooklyn, flagship of the flying squad
ron, tried her s.inch guns during the
day in order to test the new elevating
apparatus designed to give them greater
range. The test was Of most satis-
factory nature and Commodore Schley
said that the Brooklyn was in the best
of fighting trim.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Saws Mediation IL impossible.

LONDON, April 7.-The Rome corre-
spondent of The Daily Chronicle says:
Archbishop Ireland has cabled to the
pope that mediation is almost impossi.
BILE in consequence of the resistance of
public opinion. His holiness is much
grieved by this check to his good in
tentiOn.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Smalley Has an Idea.

LONDON, April 7.-George w. Small.
ley, the New York correspondent of
The Times, expresses the opinion that
congress has done it's worst and Presi-
dent Mckinley has regained control, If,
indeed, he ever lost it."
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Ordered to he in Readiness.

DENVER, April 7.-Colonel J. J. Van
Horne, commanding the department of
Colorado, received cipher message
from Washington ordering him to hold
himself in readiness to move to the
South
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Armory Employes Laid OF.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 7.-Three
hundred men employed at the United
States armory here have been dis.
charged by orders from Washington.
These men were employed on the old
Snrin pfeld rifles
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Chaplain Chadwick Advanced.

New YORK, April Father Child.
wick, chaplain of the Maine, who is in
this city, received notice from Wash.
ington that he has been advanced to
the rank Of lieutenant in tho United
States navy. -
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Lee Has No Orders to Leave.

HAVANA, April 7.-Consul General
Lee assures the correspondent of the
Associated Press that he has received
no instructions to leave Havana. 1t is
reported, however, that some of the
consular records were sent North by
the MoScotta
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Doubled the Force at Rock Island.

DAVENPORT, Ia, April - Orders
have been received doubling the force
at the Rock Island arsenal and rushing
the work upon gun carriages and cais-
sons. A night shift commences work
Monday.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
HAVE STARTED FOR FRANCE
Minister Woodford's Family and the
Legation Staff Leave Madrid.

MADRID, April 7.-The family Of
United States Minister Woodford has
started for Biarritz, France.
The staff of the United States lega-
ton has left Madrid and will probably
remain in Paris for the present.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Ohio Aupropriates $1,000. 900.

COLUMBUS, O., April 7.-The senate
has passed the Riley bill, appropriating
100000 to put the national guard on
a war footing. There was not a>dis-
sentinp vote
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1898-04-08
Seventeenth Ready to Move.

COLUMBUS, o., April 7.-The Seven.
teenth United States infantry is ready
to move in ~ minutes II an order
comes,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14
REAL ESTATE DEALS.
MIR, George y. Schmelz Acquires Mo

MIR. George a. SchmclZ Acquires More
Newport News Real Estate.
There seems to be Il steadily incrcas-
~ activity in real estate here. and this
: evidenced every day. not only by the
lcW deals that are contaminated. but
" the increasing price in property
Property in North End has advanced
ansiueraby in the past few days. Since
". Slanvillc's return from Washingt m
Thrrr he consulted With President or
utt ii the old Dominion Land ON
amy. that concerns lots in that terri
~ have been selling for 800 above
nrn,r prices.
avs ago aud NOW other persons and
rms owning lots in proximity nf those
ifortd by the Old Dominion Land Com
amy have also raised their figures
Lots between Forty sixth ana F'iftieth
trc~is in North End that were selling
Or $500 ana $40 IL Week ago are now
Hing for $500 and $3.50.
This advanr" made by the Old Do
mini, IL Land Company is regarded as
N Indication Of Il profitable future for
cal estate, and i! is believed that this
lnve was influenced by the knowledge
mat the plans Of Mr.. Huntington with
'"Sard To new enterprises will be mate
alzed in a shor! while.
Mr. George 4. SchmelZ OF the bank
HS urn oil socnintlZ fSrotncfS, OF TINS
ity and Hampton. yesterday made two
!eavS purchases in real estate. agSre-
rating nearly $4,000.
From Mr. w. II. Lnndon. local agent
f the Old Dominion steamship Com
any, Mr.. Schmalz purchased the large
hiee-story brick building on Twenty
iEhth street. between Washington and
Lafayette avenues. now occupied by the
Newport News Fruit and Produce Com
pany.
II is stated on good authority that
Mr.. SchmelZ l.ad between $1,000 and 81
800 for this property. The building is
sell constructed and one OF the finest
inest pieces Of property on Twenty
Eighth street. ..
Mr. Schmelz also bought yestcr
lay the lot on the north side OF wash
ngton avenue. between Twenty-iifth
srd Twenty-siNth streets. adjoining the
Tones building now occupied by DR.. II.
NJ. Smith. This property was purchased
rom DR.. Smiths father and 1t is under
TODD that Mr.. SchmclZ paid $1,000 for it
1t is learned that deal is
on for the transfer of the valua-
Bile piece OF property at the corner of
Washington avenue and Twenty fifth
Hfth street. row occupied by the lmpe-
.'ial Restaurant
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14
MARINE NOTES.

IN" new Say Line Company are pre-
NhrlHG to have II new boat built for
their Norfolk. Old Point and Baltimore,
~ ute. which will be Il sister craft TO the
Atlanta. except a little longer.
Captain +. H. Sanford L,oyd's sur
:"yor. arrived here yesterday from
Baltimore. He comes to make an ex-
ai1ln"tion of the British steamship
bridesmaid, which arrived with a
nigh pressure piston broken.
Captain Sprague. of the schooner
Helen Hasbruck. was taken from his
vessel Monday by the tug j. Oliver
lark. t" Norfolk, and sent to ST Vim
cents Hospital. He ,elegraphed his
MNnerS for another captain to take out
he vessel this trip. He is feeling better
ana improving. but it will be some days
hci"rr he can resume command of his
shin.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14
LABOR FEDERATION.
Government is Asked to Refuse En-
ploymtnt to Women.

KANSAS CITY. MO, Dec. l3.-Du:ins
the morning session Of the American
Federation OF Labor. Samuel Duncan
representative OF the International
Granite Cutters Union. made u report
If his attendance as a delegate to the
British Trades Congress of Great Rr-
| tain last August. Mr.. Duncan declared
| that the English trade unions made
| splendid progress in securing leg,sla-
| ton looking 10 reforms along different
| lines.
The most interesting debate of the
! convention so far was brought on when
the committee on resolutions reported
unfavorably the resolution OF William
| a. Lossie. of Kentucky. memorialzing
! Congress to pass laws prohibiting the
| employment of women by the govern
| nient in any capacity.
| THE REPORT ADOPTED.
After an Interesting debate the report
| Of the committee was adopted.
| a resolution was adopted asking the
| President to pay for the extra time over
| eight hours which employees Of the
| Navy Department and arsenals worked
| during the war.
! a fight over the financial resolution
| was avoided by the action of the COM
| ynittee recommending in place of the
| lengthy resolutions in favor of free sill
yer and denouncing the gold standard
nrming the action Of the preceding con-
vent0n on this question. The recon-
mendat ton was adopted.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14
Vcx.el. Su,lcc Y. s+er.,.v

Stca nship Salforda. Norfolk.
NOrfo k.
Steamship Chickahominy (Br). Lon
den.
Schooner Kate r. Ogden. New Bed
ford.
Schooner Viking, New Haven.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14
'hconer Viking. New Haven.
NOR. n1:lIn1Nc: srl.rrs

NVFtF HUILIJINF STTFES.
he schooner bismarck. with lumber
Tor Ii. ID. Coleman. tied up at the Old
o"mlf ION Land Company's pier yester-
day ard discharged her cargo. Another
arrival was the schooner Morning
star. with brick for j. w Davis
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14
Ions The W4IER RONl
~ '>'EkhES1 .tATH ~. 3.
AfCCf s4sH d't..t>
80 rs'' &C. ara Cir~t:v.r". as ,h.- E.-,".,
''u-' i-i-' NJ -. g.. STOW az PR:
''h.-s Nh.rin. :t..,.-
CALENDAR FOR THIS DAY


WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-Forecast
for "Wednesday. for Virginia.: Fair:
continued low temperatures: light west
ery winds.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14
hLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP


OLD DoN1S c6Mp.X STEAMSHIP
Daily Service Between New York and
Virginia Points
The elegant steamships Jamestown,
Guyandotte. Princess Anne and Old
Dominion leave .<ew York every day.
except Sunday. at P. NJ. for Norfolk
and Newport News, touching at Fort
Monroe on the Southern trip. Ships
leave Norfolk for New York direct
every day at 500 P. NJ. Ship leaving
Tuesday carries freight only.
a short. delightful and invigorating
sea voyage.
FARE:
FirSt-clasS. straight, including
meals and berth. -: .........$ 500
Round trip. first-class. including
meals and berth. Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Storage. without subsistence. 4.5e
STEAMER LURAY arrives from
Smithfield and leaves for Norfolk daily.
except Sunday. at 9 A. M. Return
ing leaves Norfolk from Bay Line
wharf, every day, except Sunday, a
p. NJ.
All business between New York and
Newport News transacted at Pier s.
All business between Newport News,
Norfolk, Smithfield and local points
transacted at Pier A, foot Twenty-nfth
street.
2. CROWELL, Agent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14

Steamer Louise leaves Portsmouth
daily 40 a. m. and s 90 y. m. Leaves
Norfolk 10 a. m. and 30 p. M for New
port News.
For tickets and other information ap-
ply tn Z. w. ROBINSON. Ticket Agent
Newport News.
JOHN D. POTTS,
Asst. Gen. Passenge~ Agt
Richmond. Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14

TO borrow a Bible quotation. "a
aouse divided against itself cannot
stand: paraphrasing Lincoln's declara-
ton. may add that this nation can
got endure half republic and half col
nnv-half free and half vassal Our
form of government, our traditions our
present interests and our future well
care all forbid our entering upon a ca
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-12-14

CHEsAPE:ATlE. & OHIO RAILWAY
~ FOR RICHMOND. WASHING
TON, CINCINNATI, LOUISVILLE
CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS, &C.
Schedule in Effect Nov IL 1898