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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
FAvoRs MORE DIPLOMACY.

Princeton. n. j., April 4-President
Patton conducted the preliminary de-
votional exercises I'm the university
chapel service yesterday morning. and
before reading the scripture lesson he
addressed the student body as follows:
1--WE must all feel that this is day OF
unspeakable solemnity, and as we meet
In the calm and quiet OF this beautiful
Sabbath morning. we cannot help think
ing that 1t IS perhaps the calm before
the storm. There is possibility. indeed
q probability. that our nation will be in
volved in war. and I wish 10 say TO you
that war Is not thing to treat lightly
or in jest. War Is horrible. IL may be
that the cause OF humanity will prove a
sufficient justification in the present in
stance. but a war undertaken by this
christian nation at this period of the
worlds history for any but the best of
reasons would be blot on our civiliza-
ton. There are wars, OF course. which
are waged I'm obedience 10 the highest
behests of humanity; and there is no
doubt that there are a great many who
favor war today under the influence OF
these high motives; but. on the other
hand. there are a great many who be-
have not yet been exhausted, and that
II is- not yet apparent that IL Is necessary
to draw the sword to secure all that,can
be asked.
II am sure that am speaking for you
when I say that the president OF the
United States deserves the gratitude OF
the nation for his manly course I'm these
negotiations. He has borne himself with
quiet dignity. and his patience. calm
judgment and answering desire for
peace are worthy OF the highest praise
and have won for him the confidence OF
all calm. peace loving and sober minded
men. May the governments OF these two
nations not bc driven to undertake war
that must not only threaten bankruptcy
and revolution and possibly worse ca
lamity 10 Spain. but be costly beyond
expression In the sacrifice OF blood and
treasure to the American people"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
QUEEN REGENTS TROUBLES.

London, April 4.-The Vienna CORE
spondent Of The Daily Telegraph says:
Dispatches reaching Vienna from the
queen regent of Spain dwell upon the in
creasing difficulties with which her
peaceful intentions are confronted I'm
Madrid circles. where IL is argued that
Spain has nothing to lose by war which
could be carried into American territory.
Still she does not despair Of an honorable
peace.
THE Spanish ambassador denies that
the United States has presented an ulti-
matum. He says that Spain will not
fire the first shot, but that IL war oc-
ours she will fight for years and to the
bitter end. Such a war, continued the
Spanish minister. would paralyze Amer
lean commerce and industry. while the
Spaniards are born soldiers OF uncon-
querable toughness. The American
navy. according to the Spanish ambas-
sador. consists of mercenaries who are
not used to war"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04

government argues. she would undoubt-
edly usurp rights granted to Cuba BY
recent legislation.
THE cabinet regards the situation a.
extremely. unfavorable: II Is generally
supposed that the American chambers
will adopt violent policy. memoran-
dun has been drawn up by Spain to be
sent to the powers on the byeaking cut
Of war. 1t gives in brief form the story
OF the events leading up 10 the attitude
taken by the United States. Prepara-
lions for the conflict are being brought
20 head In Spain. The country In anx-
ious for vigorous action. II laments
that war wholly without motive should
be commenced. but resigns itself TO this.
and even to defeat in order to save its
honor"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04

Of diplomacy and q pacific settlement.
For that reason there 10 a strong inclina-
tion to wait until the presidents mes
sage 10 sent to congress, the feeling be-
ing that the real issue could not be de-
termined until the message had been
submitted.
At the outset Spain was most earnest
for mediation and to this end addressed
a note to the powers about 10 days ago.
Now. however, as the prospects for
mediation appear to be growing. the
, Spanish authorities seem to be less in
clined toward this course. This may
be due to the fact that Spain has looked
upon mediation as an indirect form OF
Intervention of the European powers in
favor Of one Of their one number. The
Spanish note developed. however. that
the powers were not ready for such a
radical step. France made the first
declaration through Premier Hanotaux
In the French chamber that France
would treat both parties alike as friends.
This was an unexpected reverse for
Spain. as she felt that the French owner
ship Of Martinique. Guadalupe and
other islands could incline her sympathy
with Spaipin defending her sovereignty
over Cuba.
1t was stated by one Of the ambassa-
dors that any move for mediation would
first assume form by an exchange OF
notes among the European powers.
which could be done very speedily by
telegraph In case a war crisis seemed at
hand. In such event the general under
standing among diplomats here Is that
Great Britain. France. Germany and
Austria would be consulted. as their
commercial interests would be seriously
crippled by a war between the United
States and Spain. While Russia and
Italy also might be consulted owing to
their influence in Europear affairs, yet
their immediate interest nvle Spanish
American conflict would be far less
than that Of the other countries men
TONED
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
SPANISH NEWS VIA LONDON.

London. April 4.--The Madrid corre-
spondent OF The Daily Mail says: In
formation has been received here TO the
effect that an alliance has been con-
cluded by England and America for
mutual action In the far east alone. As
a matter OF fact such an alliance. IL con-
cluded. would influence considerably
any possible conflict between America
and Spain.
There In also a report current that
France and other powers. including
England. propose that the Cuban people
themselves should decide the Cuban
problem by a plebiscite. Cuba being a
civilized country. In this connection IL
may be noted that one OF the chief argu-
ments in spain'n answer TO the Amer.-
can demands is that the solution OF some
OF these questions belongs TO the Cuban
people. who cannot decide upon them
until the Cuban parliament meets on
May 4. II Spain replied for them. the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
why Saloons Are More Attractive

When we set off, Clark was in the full
swing of n provident plan.
There's lots OF saloons,'' he said "wheI G
you can get free lunch with glass Of beer. >
.ud he began TO point them out 10 all
Yong our route. Large signs in front con :
peted for the drifting trade. On WI .
painted huge schooner brimming over with
frothing beer, and II bore the legend: ''Tl .
largest glass of beer for five cents in Chicago. >
Another sign claimed for its shop, "The best
free lunch in the city," and others told of hot
sausages with every drink, or n certain num-
Der of oysters in any style, or hot stews at
choice, and bread aud cold meats and cheese
in unstinted abundance.
All this 30 exactly met our needs. And there
were warmth and shelter ana companionship
within the saloons, and having drunka the
bar and eaten Mt the free lunch counter, we
should be free TO sit at ease about the fire.
And how cheap il ell was For fifteen cents,
Clark was saying, we could get three fair
meals a day, aud even ten cents would save
Ms from the actual pain Of hunger. There was
no other chance that compared with this.
The utmost that Eve cents would buy in the
heapcst resting houses was cup Of coffee
and two small rolls. There were ten cents
meals to be had but they were not the equals
Of free lunch and glass of beer. To get
their equivalent in a restaurant, you must
spend fifteen certs at least.-from "The
woriers-Thc West by Walter A. wyclxof5
In the April scribner's.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
Deware OF Ointments For Catarrh
That Contain Mercury.

~ mercury will surely DESTROY the sense Of
smell and completely derauge the whole sys-
tcm wher entering it through thu mucous SUR
faces. such articles should never BE- used ex-
cisns. as the damage they will 40 IL ten fold
he good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catsrrn Cure, msnufsctnred by n. j.
Cheney n Co. Toledo, o.. contains no mer-
curry. and IL taken internally. aching directly
upou the flood aud mucous surfaces Of the
system. In buying Rails Cstsrrh euro be
sure you get the genuine. IN 10 taken inter.
pslly. and made IN Toledo. Ohio. by 4. J..
Cheney q Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 7bc. per bottla
Halls Family Pulls are the bsoA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
A CARDINALS PRAYER.

Baltimore, April 4.-The cardinal. af-
ter his sermon in the cathedral Sun
day morning. made the following re-
marks on the threatened war: "On this
day when we commemorate the en-
trance OF To God of peace into Jeru-
salem. let us implore him that he will
SO guide the minds and hearts OF the
president and congress. and that he
will SO direct the counsels OF Spain; that
he will so inspire both nations with q
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04

confronts us-a solution honorable to
both nations--that the clouds of war
may be dispelled and the blessings of
heavenly peace may be preserved to the
nation. Let US cherish the hope that
on next Sunday, when we celebrate the
resurrection of Christ from the dead. we
may also be cheered by the Inauguration
of the dawn of good will between Spain
and our own beloved country"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
TALK WITH sAGAsTA.
Says the Responsibility For a Rupture
Wouldn't Rest With Spain.


Madrid. April 4--'Tn our recent nego-
tiations with the United States" said
Premier Sagasta TO an interviewer, I'VE
have used friendly and conciliatory
language In explaining our views. Re.
specting the matters in dispute with re-
gard TO the Maine disaster. we said we
considered the question to be one for
diplomatic negotiation, and that IL we
and the United States found IL impossible
to come to an understanding on the con-
fiicting opinions of the American and
Spanish commissions as to the cause of
the disaster. the matter then ought to
be submitted to technical experts and to
the arbitration of naval or other
power. who might be selected by mutual
agreement between the two govern
ments.
'On the second point we were able to
inform United States Minister Wood
ford that Governor General Blanco had
issued a proclamation authorizing the
return Of the reconcentrados to their
homes. and that the Spanish government
had sent f120. 900 to the relief of the dis,
tressed Cubans and would devote to the
same object all the proceeds of relief in
kind and money, amounting to f200, 900
V1. 900, 000), which had been sent by
Spanish residents in Mexico. These
measures are supplemented by the as
sistance already given by the Cuban
autonomist government. We have never
objected to relief being also sent by the
United States on condition that II did
not have an official character or bear
the appearance Of Intervention"
we did not object on principle to an
armistice for the Cuban insurgents. We
are, however, of opinion that Ii does not
behoove Spain to take the initiative, and
that suspension Of hostilities ought to
be asked for by the insurgents. We
suggested that the United States govern
ment might IL so inclined, exercise it's
influence with the insurgents to induce
them TO apply for an armistice, with a
view to further the ends of peace on. the
understanding. however, that the arrnis-
tice would be destined to lead to the sub
mission Of the insurgents to the new au-
tonomous regime"
Sagasta considers that since he took
office in October last he has done every
thing possible TO satisfy the Cubans and
TO preserve good relations with the
United States, and that consequently no
responsibility for the present crisis,
should II lead to rupture. will rest with
Spain. However. he does not believe
that the last Spanish memorandum
closes the door to further negotiations.
Those who had conducted them. he said.
had on both sides shown a disposition
to promote cordial relations: and he only
apprehended trouble from the pressure
Of the jingoes on the executive I'm Wash
ington. The premier proceeded to say
that his government had addressed a
memorandum to the European powers,
but had not officially taken steps TO So
iicit their intervention.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
ONLY -aE EDITORS BELLIcosE.

Madrid. via Bayonne. France. April A.
Despite the efforts OF the press to work
up patriotic enthusiasm the public
seems indifferent to the situation. Ex-
cepting among officials and officers 1t is
not discussed. Apparently the people
are chiefly interested in the result of the
big lottery just announced and in the
preparations for an extraordinary bull
fight on Easter Sunday. at which cele-
brated toreadors from all parts of Spain
Will perform. The people do not wish
war; or rather they are indifferent, as
they have always one In progress some
where and do not regard war with the
United States as different from the
others. The feeling that exists here ex-
lists also through the provinces. Poult-
ney Bigelow writes from Barcelona that,
with two other Americans, he has just
completed a bicycle tour from San Sc
bastian through Madrid to Alicante in
Valencia. clean across the widest part
OF the peninsula. and he says: Il found
less jingoism in the whole trip than in
one block OF the New York bowery."
The queen regent is taking a very ac-
tive part in the negotiations and has
thoroughly identified herself with the
war section of the cabinet. Her atti-
tude Is much approved by the officials
In the army and has undoubtedly
strengthened the dynasty for the time
being. Her majesty is reported to have
told Mr.. Sagasta: IT received from my
husband heritage for our son, and will
never agree to have that heritage cur.
tailed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
MndiSte P2rlnrS.

Among the modste parlors Of this city
none Is " ore elegant and tastefully arranged
than the magnificent suite Of rooms occupied
by Madame Beathsm. late of London, Paris
and New York. The parlors are situated in
the new Lederer building on Mathewson
street and are decorated In the most artistic
manner. Heavy draperies adorn the walls and
brio a-brac is gracefully scattered throuehou.
the rooms. Madame beatham. the originator
of tho famous "Beatham Gowns" has on dis
play some " arvelious creations in the latest
colo-s, hcr patterns being imported exclu-
sivcly from abroad.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04

Pill Dosed. With nsuseons. bic pur-
gers, prejrdices people against pills gen.
orally. Dr. Aenew's Liver Pills are ievo-
lutinniziug the ill demand-Tley'ie 30
p easant aud easy 10 tske-1hc doses ARE
small and so is the price-10 cents for
forty doses Biliousnoss, II 4 Headache,
Constipation, dispelled. Work like a
chsrm sold by ElaDding ~ Blandins,
% and 5s wey bosset; Geo. Ia. Clsnin *
Co., 62 to az 80. Main; Hall a. Lyons
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
INSURGENTS APPEALED TO.

washington. April 4.-The Spanish
minister~iias received dispatch from
Havana stating that the autonomist
cabinet has addressed an appeal to the
insurgents asking to arrange an armis-
tice for the purpose of arriving at terms
for peace. The full text OF the message
could not be secured last night. The in
surGents are appealed 10 on the ground
that they arc all Cubans and should
units for the peace and liberty which all
want The appeal also states that spain
is willing to enlarge the present scope OK
autonomy. and Will suggest such a plan
to tie corter. which is soon TO meet.
fA'oTILLAAT CAPE DE VERDE.
Mdiris. A,ifii +. t'rpeco notiiia
has resshsl the Irts us Verde islands.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
THE FLYING SQUADRON.
Its Creation Treated as an Epoch Max
ing Event

Its Creation Treated as an Epoch Max
ing Event.
Hampton Roads. April 4.-The practi-
cal completion of a flying squadron OF
the American navy by the assignment
OF Commodore w. s. Schley to take
charge and his acceptance are an epoch
marking event in the history of the pres
ent difficulty. No other action of this
government since the Maine disaster so
actively determines the fact that actual
warfare has been expected. Flying
squadrons are the direct outcome OF dan
gerous war conditions; are not neces-
sarIes OF standing navies in time OF
peace. and are expeditions OF an ex-
traordinary nature created only when
the government fully decides that there
Is fear OF attack. or that the time Is ripe
for an attack from here. 1t is therefore
not only possible. but highly probable
that the new American flying squadron
has work cut out for 1t.
The total displacement tonnage Of the
United States squadron is 43. 109 and of
the Spanish only So.900 The average
power OF the United States vessels is
1880, and that of the Spanish 11.75o.
The average rate OF speed for the four
United States ships is 21H knots per
hour. while the Spanish fleet has to con-
tent itself with 10 knots. 1t is possible
that the battleship Massachusetts, being
somewhat slower than the rest OF the
feet will be supplanted in the squadron
by the New York. and the average of
speed and fast fighting capabilities of
the squadron Will be increased.
80. - v~t~ n
however. is thickness of armor. caliber.
OF guns and the fighting qualities Of the
men. There are five 13-inch guns, while
the whole Spanish navy has not one.
and only two l2-inch guns. OF 12-inch
guns our squadron has four and of eight
inch guns IL. SPANS four selected ves-
sells have Ave 11-inch guns, and the rest
are mainly flve-inch. These are the
points of advantage that Commodore
Schleys fleet would like to demonstrate
in actual fight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04

A Z. YOU going 20 Washington this spring
Y,-. have just srcufer mem mbership ticket IN
ths party ST. rttng April Is In charse ~ Geo.
n. Church. ftacs street school, poing over
the Royal Blue Line"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04
OPENING OF A
FATEFUL WEEK

General Feeling That Climax in the Cuban Affair Will Be
Reached In a Few Days--PresidentS Message Will
Probably Be Sent to Congress on Wednesday.
Further Delay Will Not Be TOlerated--Speclfic
and Vigorous Recommendations Expected
From the White HOUSEKEEPING in
Spain That War is Inevitable.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04

ro-To-Bsc for Fifty Ceasa
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes ves1
men strong. blood pure. Doc. n. All druggsA
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-04-04

Aassluse In rhs Providence NswA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-14
Church Work and WorLers

The Junior Society will meet AT $40
ociock on Friday at the First BaptiSt
church.
On Monday evening at the First BsDtist
church. the G. c. g. viii resume study un-
der Prof. .. s. Jones as leader
Special services VIII be held AZ the Sec
ond Pres byterian church. beginning this
evening. Rev. Mr.. Shawhan will assis.
the pastor. Rev. ". n Major.
The mothers meeting Will be held 5.
The First Baptist church on "Wednesday.
afternoon at 2.B O'clock preceding tn.
missionary meeting. Mrs Louis : Bow
ertnan VIII ptesde
Special meetings Of an evangelfstie ra.
tare VII BE- he'd on Wednesday and
THURSDAY evenings OF this week al the
First Baptist church. conducted bv the
pastor. Rev. Louis :. Bowerrnan.
Rev. Louis :. Bowerman h soon 70 leave
seattle for the last. where he Is 10 Sr,esld
TWO months visiting his old home and
fTiencs attending the May anniversa ries
10 be held in Rochester. n Y ard IN
dulgug generally in & fnurh needed rsst
has not as yet been decided who will o[-
cQpy his pulpit al the First Banttxt
church during Mr.. Bowerman's absence
The Women's Missionary Society o. The
First Baptist church will hold it's rse.,is >
nome mission meeting on Wednesday att
trncon az O'Clock. Mrs. A. c Whealsn
WI read paper or "CsoyeFrrna-. VOL
Among the Indians" All the lasies -
the church and congregation are cordgnlI,,
invited. especially those who have s.sh
scr-bsd toward the deficiency fund l. "a
necessary 10 send mersys OF Within a
very lev days and important thar all
fhsf = possible shall Dr. collected Mr.
Or. Cce ia 20 act as president OF thfs 80
Getty during Mrs. Bowerman's abseu0a j.,
the East. 80
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-14
RAINIER-GRAND BURGLARY
All the Articles stolen From Mr.. and
Mrs. HnrbauRh, Valued at
300. Recovered

Saturday morning the Post-Intelligencer
told briefly OF skillful burglary at the
RainierGrand hotel. Saturday night De-
tective Williams recovered all of the stolen
property. valued at $780,
Proprietor Harbaugh and Mrs. Har-
b3ugb We're the victims of the burglar
He waited until they were at dinner, and
then entered the pr,yate apartments with
pass key, or possibly through a window.
The police. however, cling to the first men
toned theory.
After collecting the following articles.
he disappeared: One souvenir spoon, one
ladies' gold watch and long chain, one
band gold ring. initials M H. w" one
sterling silver buckle two solid gold
breast pms, one pair cuff buttons one
solid gold locket, one solid gold hairpin.
one solid gold ear drops, one cameo
brooch. valued at $3.50; two mosaic pins.
one garter buckle, one new overcoat, one
sealskin sacque.
Great secrecy was observed by Mr. Har-
baugh after he discovered what had taken
place as he evidently did not desire to
have the story appear in print. Despite
all his efforts reporter OF the Post-In-
telligencer learned the story.
Detectives worked on the case all day
and last evening at $50 o'clock had re-
covered every one of the stolen rt.cles
Chief Reed said that Detective Williams
had cleared up the case, but refused to
say where the property was found or how
its hiding place became known.
AS yet no arrests have been made.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-14
Ran Away From Home.

A new arrival among the gamns 81 Sc
attie Is David Hoffman. an erstwhile boot
black OF Minneapolis. but now n sojourner
IN this city on his way, TO Copper river or
Skagway. Dave. who Is a dlminutlve
specimen OF humanity though he claims
10 be Is years old, has rather hazy IDEAS
about Alaska geography and while he
wants 10 Dig gold IS unwilling TO run the
RISKS or crossing over the passes 10 the
Yukon. That Is the reason he ia no.
headed for klondike. Dave ran away
from home week ago last Friday be-
cause his father "didn't treat him right -
As ne puts It. and came to Seattle "a a
stowaway on the Northern Pacific rail
road, arriving IN Seattle just a week after
starting. he made most OF the Trip con-
ceaied Under the seats in the smoking car.
sa@ was helped along by friendly train
hanas His entire OUTFIT for the trip con-
sisted Of his oyercoat and his bootbl4ckng
XII re IS about the size Of the tradition
al pin. cf soap" and does not i3ok 20 be
more than y or ia years old