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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-01-06
TO SECURE PRIVATE PROPERTY.

"a Inc oTueTS were geneTal as 10 IlHe
manner of locating a brigade or division
in city, and this brigade or division
conformed to the general order | saw
them bv my own observation, taking up
a central place for the main portion of
the brigade, and distributing different
detachments to different parts of the
CITY, locating sentinels very much as
policemen are located in a city for its
care.
Then gave verbal instructions to
Gen. Charles Il. Wood, Gen. Logan not
happening TO be near me; they should
have been given to Gen. Logan, bat |
gave them directly to Gen Wood, and
he, doubtless, reported my orders to Gen.
Logan; he, at any rate, obeyed the
order. ...
Seeing some of these men in the First
Brigade ubder the influence OF drink,
my first order TO him was to send in
another brigade that bad not had any
drink, which be did Ny next order
went through Gen. Logan. to send a
division into the CITY, which was Gen.
Hazen's Division. Gen. Logan himself
took the inimediste disposition Of those
two divisions They were under his
command aud formed part of il. He
had f0ur0diyisions, and these we're two
OF them. r
The seninels | tested myself as to
the orders that had been given them,
and those in front OF houses told me
that they bad orders TO watch against all
fires, or against any pillaging parties,
and to see that no wrong should be done
To private property where they were
located. One or two executed the orders
so thoroughly that alter fire had caught
roofs they hjndered people from gong
In, but those sentiIels were at once re-
placed, as il was the effect Of the whisky
which did that.
took pains myself, as did my staff,
to go about and to see as far as possible
that everything was done rightly as
ordered, for ii was fearful condition of
things with such fire, and with so
many women and children in the
city.
would further say, to show our dis
position toward the inhabitants, that,
though We were in war, VIC lett five hun
dred cattle Tor tie people vino had
been burned ont, AMI who were without
food, and also provisions, and had them
carted TO the Slatehouse, and we also
assisted the Mayor in method by which
! he could get provisions from those out
side the city.
@. Were any applications made to
you by the citizens before or during the
war for guards to protect their property ?
A. Constantly.
Q. What was your reply to them2
4. always sent them; where we
had not soldiers Immediately at hand
my Aids themselves went. Lieut.. Nc
Queen, one OF my staff officers, stood sem
tinei the whole night and protected the
proI Ierty OF the Rev. A. I. Porter, of the
Epi-copal Church, and received his
gratitude for it.
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eminent of the United States does here
by demand, that the Government of
Spain at once relinquiSh its authority
and Government in the Island of Cuba
and withdraw it's land and naval forces
from Cuba and Cuban waters
THIRD. That the President of the
United States be, and he hereby is, di-
rected and empowered to use the entire
land and naval forces Of the United
States and to call into the actual service
of the United States the militia of the
several States, to such extent as may be
necessary to carry these resolutions into
effect.
FOURTH. That the United States
hereby disclaims any disposition or IN
tentiOn to exercise sovereignty, Jurls-
diction or control over said island eX-
cept for the modification thereof, and as
serts it's determination when that Is ac-
complished to leave the government and
control of the island to its people.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BROK-
EN OFF.
This resolution was approved by the
Executive ON the next day, April 10th.
A copy was at once communicated to
the Spanish Minister at this capital, who
forthwith announced that his cOntinu-
ance in Washington had hereby become
impossible, and asked for his passports,
which were given him. He thereupon
withdrew from Washington, leaving the
protection of Spanish interests in the
United States to the French Ambassador
and the Hungarian Minister.
simultaneously with its communication
to the Spanish Minister here, General
WoOdford, the American Minister ut
Madrid, was telegraphed confirmation of
the text Of the joint resolution, and di-
rected to communicate it to the Govern
ment of Spain with the formal demand
that it Mt once relinquish its authority
and government in the island of Cuba
and withdraw its forces therefrOm,
coupling this demand with announcement
of the intentions of this Government as
to the future of the island, in cOnfOrmi-
ty with the fourth clause of the resolu-
tion and giving Spain until noon of
April 23rd to reply.
That demand. although. as above
shown. officially made known to the
Spanish Envoy here, was not delivered
at Madrid After the instruction reach
cd General Woodf0rd on the morning of
April Dist. but before he could present
ii. the Spanish Minister of Safe notified
him that upon the Presidents approval
of the joint resolution, the Madrid Gov
crnment regarding the act as "equival-
ent to an evident declaration of war.
had ordered its Minister in Washington
to withdraw, thereby breaking off diplo-
matte relations between the two coun-
tries and ceasing all official communica-
ton between their respective representa-
tives General Woodford thereupOn de-
manded his passports and quilted Mad
rid the same day
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-06
Evenfs Leading Up to War.

A review of the relation of the United
States to other powers, always appro-
pirate in this year is of primary import
ance, in view of the momentous issues
which have arsien, demanding III one
instance the ultimate determination By
arms. and involving far reaching conse-
quencoS which will require the earnest
attention of the Congress.
In my last annual message very full
consideration was given to the ques-
ton Of the duty of the Government of
the United States toward Spain and
the Cuban Instruction as being by far
the most important problem with which
we were there called upon to deal. The
considerations then advanced, and the
exposition OF the views therein express
cd, disclosed my sense of the extreme
gravity of the situation. Setting aside,
as logically unfounded or practically in
admissible. the recognition of the Gu
ban insurgents as beiligerentS the
recognition of the independence of Cuba,
neutral Intervention to end the war by
imposing a rational compromise between
the contestants, intervention in favor
OF one or the other party and forcibie
annexation of the island, | concluded it
was honestly due to our friendly rela-
tions with Spain that she should be
given a reasonable chance OF realize her
expectations of reform TO which she
had become irrevocably committed.
Within few weeks previously she had
announced comprehensive plans which
ii was confidently asserted would be
efficacious to remedy the evils so deeply
affecting our own country, so injurious
TO the true interests of the mother coun-
try. as well as TO those of Cuba, and
SO repugnant TO the universal sentiment
Of humanity.
AUTONOMY AND THE RECON
TRADOS.
The ensuing month brought little sign
OF real progress toward the pacificatIon
of Cuba. The autonomous administra-
tons set up in the capital and some OF
the principal cities appeared not TO gam
the favor of the inhabitants nor to be
able to extend their influence to The
large extent of territory held by the
insurgents, while the military arm, OBJ
yiousy unable to cope with the still ac-
tive rebellion, continued many of the
most Objectionable and offensive policies
Of the Government that had preceded
il. No tangible relief was afforded iha
vast numbers of unhappy reconcentrldos
despite the reiterated professions mace
in that regard and the amount appro-
priated by Spain to that end. The prof
fered expedient of zones Of cu walton
proved llusory; indeed no less practical
nor more delusiye promises of snccoi
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CUBA IS TO Be
INDEPENDENT

Nicaragua Canal Now Necessity. An lntima-
ton that United States will Become Factor in
Chinese Question No Foreign Complications
from the War Probable. Paris Exposition. Our
Cordial Relations With England. A Form Ct
Government to be Devised for Hawaii. Gold
Standard to be Maintained and Legislation as
to Paper Currency Recommended. The Army
Should be increased TO 100000 Men and
Volunteers Mustered out. Classified Lis! Of
New Shipsrto be BuiIt Cable and Postal
Matters and Celebration Of the Anniversary OF
Washington Discussed.
Washington, ID. c., Dec. 5.-IThe
President to-day sent the following
message to Congress:
TO the Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatiyes:
Notwithstanding the added burdens
rendered necessary by the war our >peo-
pie rejoice in very satisfactory and
steadily increasing degree of prosperity
evidenced by the largest volume Of bust
ness ever recorded. Manufacture has
been productive. agricultural pursuits
have yielded abundant returns, labor
in all fields of industry is better reward
ed, revenue legislation passed by the
present Congress has increased the
treasury receipts. to the amount esti-
mated by its authors: the finances OF
the Government have been successfully
administered, and it's credit advanced tc
the first rank: while its currency has
been maintained at the worlds highest
standard Military service under com
mon flag, and for a righteous cause has
strengthened the national spirit anc
served TO cement more closely than ever
the fraternal bonds between every sec
ton of the country.
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Events of the War Reviewed.

1t is not within Ne province of this
message to narrate the history of the
extraordinary way that followed the
Spanish declaration of April Dist, but a
brief recital gof its most important
features is appropriate.
The first encounter of the war. in
point of dafe, took place April 9th,
when a attachment of the blockading
squadron made a reconnaissance in force
at MantVnzas. shelled the harbor, de-
moished several new works in construc-
ton.
THE WORK OF DEWEY.
The next engagement was destined to
mark memorable epoch in maritime
warfare. The Pacific fleet, under Com
modore George Dewey, had lain for
some weeks at Hong Kong. Upon the
colonial proclamation of neutrality being
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-06
M'KIuLEY'S MESSAGE TO CONGRESS
Comprehensive Document Covering Multitude Of Subjects, Do
mestc and Foreign, Military and Civil,

of the powers, I stated that the conf
dence of this Government, for its part
that equal appreciation would be shown
for it's own earnest and unselfish endeav-
ors to fulfill duty to humanity by end
ing situation the indefinite prolongation
of which had become unsufferable.
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OPERATIONS OF SHAFTER'S
FORCES.

The position so won was held despite
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battleship of the second class, two ar
mored cruisers; six coast defense mont
tors, one armored ram, twelve protected
cuisers, three unprotected cruisers; eigh-
teen gunboats, one dynamite cruiser,
eleven torpedo boats, vessels of the old
navy, including monitors, fourteen. Aux
iliary navy: Eleven auxiliary cruisers.
twenty-eight converted yachts, twenty
seven converted tugs; nineteen converted
golfers, fifteen revenue cutters, four
lighthouse tenders and nineteen miscel-
laneouS vessels.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-02
Ladies and Gents,
Misses and Children'S Shoes.

For Solid Service and Rough Wear
All winter weights are marked down to
prices to quickly move them. Failure to
investigate these great values will show
a wantOn neglect OF "a money wing Op-
portunity or "a lacA of business sagacity.
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PERSONAL.

Capt s. A. Ashe sustained quite a
painful hurt last night by fall whlle
trying to board street car.
Miss Mary Turner has returned from
Baltimore, where she completed her
course at the Peabody Conservatory oil
Music.
Mr.. Moses Stone is back at his usual
place in Stronach's dry goods store
after an illness of several weeks.
Mai. James w. Wilson is in the city.
He came yesterday afternoon from
Weldon.
Mr.. II. H. Battle has returned from
a trip to his plantation in Edgecombe
county.
Rev. o. L. Springfield is hrck from a
trip to the Eastern part OF the State,
in the interest of the Baptist Female
University.
Mr.. j. S. Manning. of Durham, spent
yesterday in Raleigh.
Mr.. c. ]. Parker has returned from a
business trip to Winston.
DR.. A. J. Sexton went up to Chapel
He will return today.
DR.. Rem has gone to Durham. He
will return this morning.
Mr.. r. o. Burton left yesterday for
Baltimore to look after some important
law cases. He will return Thursday.
Governor Russell has gone to his
home in Wilmington. He left here yes
terday morning and will return Friday.
Labor Commissioner Hamrick has
gone to his home in Shelby for a few
days.
Miss Mae Wood. of Elizabeth City, is
visiting Miss Elizabeth n. Briggs.
Mrs. Joseph e. Robinson, who has
been visiting at Hon. f. NJ. Simmons,
has returned to GOldsborO.
Miss Fannie E. S. Heck has been on
a visit to Baltimore, consulting about
the work of the Woman's Missionary
Union. While there she made several
addresses Recorder.
Mr. +. G. Harding, of Greenville, il
in the city.
Ensign Worth Bagley, of the United
States Navy, is here ON visit To his
mother. arriving yesterday afternoon
from Norfolk. Ensign Bagley IS cxccu-
tive officer of the torpedo boat WinsI0w,
which had close call last week, the
facts of which Were printed in yester-
days paper. Yesterdays Washington
Post said: Lieut.. Bernadou mentions
in commendatory terms the assistance
afforded him by Ensign Bagley, Chief
Gunners Mate G. p Brady. Chief Ma
chinist i. C. Cooney, and Hans Johu-
son. 1t was Bagley, Brady and a man
named OiHearn who took off from the
lighters the two men rescued in
the storm"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-02
CITY IN BRIEF.

LICENSED.-The Secretary of State
yesterday licensed the Agricultural Fire
Insurance Company, of Watertown, r..
Y, to do business i'll this State. NJ
State agent has yet been appointed.
TWO OONVICTS.-Deputy Sheriff
Johnston, of Nash county, brings two
new convicts to the penitentiary. They
get Is months each for larceny. Both
are young negroes.
FEDERAL COURT.--There will be
an adjourned term of the United States
court here beginning February Sth.
VERY SICK.-Ihe condition of Mr..
w. III. Willard. upon whom an operation
was performed at Rex Hospital last
week, is such as to alarm his family and
friends.
COMMISSIONERS board of
county commissioners will hold its regll-
lar monthly meeting next Monday. 1t
is understood that only routine mat
tiers are to come up for consideration.
THE P0OR-It may be well to look
around you this freezing weather and
see if there is a neighbor or poor person
suffering for food, fuel or proper cloth
ing. True happiness comes from making
others happy.
TEMPERANCE Mr.. w. r. Bundick.
the. Temperance speaker who recently
lectured here and at several other points
In the State, is now in Atlanta. He will
SPEND the whole week there ava ging war
on, the whiskey traffic. From Georgia
de. goes to Florida and then. back to
South Carolina and Virginia, his native
State.
FIRE ALARM.-A small fire at the
Park place early last night caused an
alarm to be turned in from box Is.
Little damage was done.
NEW CARPETS.-The new carpets
recently ordered by Collector Simmons
for the Revenue Department have ar
rived, and will soon be put down. They
are heavy costly weaves and will add
much to the beauty and comfort of the
rooms in the Federal building.
WHIST CLUB.-The Whist Club
was last night entertained by Mr. John
c. Drewry, at his residence on Oak
wood avenue.
APLAIN.-Governor Russell has
commissioned Robert e. Caldwell, of
Winston. as chaplain of the Third
regiment with the rank of captain.
MOTHERHOOD Church of
the Good Shepherd Chapter of the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew will meet
at the rectors study tonight. February
2Ed, at 8 o'clock p. m. A full attend
ance Us desired.
EUCHRE CLUB.-There will be an
important meeting of the Euchre Club
this morning at IL o'clock at the home
of the president, Miss Mamie Branch
Jones.
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MIR. JERNIGAN HoNoRED.
The American Missionaries in Blu
Show Appreciation of His Service.

The American Missionaries in Blu
Show Appreciation of His Service.
Ine American Missionaries in China
paid Hon. Thos II. Jernigan very
high compliment upon his retirement as
Consul General at Shanghai. They pre-
scented him with an address, exquisitey
embossed and bound in leather, in thes
words:
To the Hon. Il. r. Jernigan:
Dear Sir-The missionaries of the
United States consular district of Shan
gbai, who are also American citizens,
hereby assure you of the grateful APP
probation of the many valuable SER
vices which, as United States consul
general in this country, you have so
ably fulfilled in their behalf. The cour-
tesy which has always characterized
your bearing towards them, the prompt
tude, zeal and wisdom with which yo
have treated the often difficult questions
which have been referred to you, your
manifest anxiety to be in every way
possible helpful to your countrymen, to
gether with the estimable qualitie
which distinguish you as man, have
won for you a high place in their re
gard. They sincerely regret your depar.
ture from China, and earnestly and
prayerfRAy desire for you every possi-
bic blessing in whatever position you
may in future occupy.
Shanghai, China, November, 1897.
The speeches upon the occasion Of the
presentation were of the same compli-
mentary character.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-02
OAK LEAF RIDE
AND AN
Onion Tea in Geranium Valley

We have so often advertised that we
keep everything of best quality, Fish
Flesh. Fowl, Candles, Soap, Clothes Pins
and Matches and everything else that
will give comfort to mind and body, tina
writing advertisements is up Hill work
with us. We however throw one more
net to windward.
Starting tomorrow we shall convert
the whole store into a Bargain Counter.
and the stock into an Eternal Sacrifice
Sale
Every purchaser of so many goods vii
be entitled to a ticket to an Oaklea
ride, and Onion Tea which we shall short
~ give in the Valley. The drive down
Honeysuckle Avenue into the Glen, will
prove surprise, and we recommend
that all prepare themselves for anything
which might happen in this world,
the world to come.
Buddie Brim, our famous Jockey and
Driver, will hold the lines. ever the first
team, Bald Hornet and The Red Wasp
at the wheels, with Jim Slick and Wild
Bill in the lead, if they make success
full run other fast teams will follow.
We have just received a Gable from
the Prince of Wales asking lis to cancel
our contract with Buddie as he wishes
him to ride his horses in the Summer
races. We have wired him: Don't think
we shall need Buddie after Our Spring
Festival if you will guarantee Embalm-
ing and other necessary expenses, will
forward him to you say May 1st."
me Oak leaves are gathered
The Onions are growing
The Violets will be fragrant
And the Pigs in the pen.
Like Silas Wegg, we are falling into
poetry. We find it almost as exhausting
as the Grocery business. Good luck to
all, and a Full house for us.
w. G. STRONACH & SONS.
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BuCKLEN,s ARNICA sALvE.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
letter, Chapped Hands. Chilblains.
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions. and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 25 cents per
box. For sale by all druggists.
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Synopsis of the Weather:-The bar0-
meter is highest in the Missouri valley
and lowest in the extreme north west. A
small amount of precipitation is report
ed from the Central States. 1t is SNOW
ing at st. Paul and Buffalo The
weather is generally clear, only the
northern States are cloudy. The cold
affects the whole country east of the
Mississippi. The thermometer is falling
on the Atlantic coast. High winds are
reported from number of stations
namely: Raleigh, % miles an hour;
Atlanta, "a; Washington and Hatteras,
SO, while New York reached So.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-02
Buy Literally.

Neither the quantity nor the quality
can be duplicated at such prices.
Ladies' and Gents Wooden Underwear,
stacked on tables, center of the store
Take your choice of any and all in the
entire store for our price $500. Soc
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

f. A. STUART CoMFANY--A valua-
BILE little book free,
JONES' BIG STORE IL offering some
Bracers for this hraelng weather.
"HoTEL STEWART" GoEdsboro. n.
c., is now open and ready for bust
ness.
SHERWOOD HIGGS Il co. announce
Farewell Prices ON all Cold Weather
Goods,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-02

Fine Australian Wool, all wool Jersey
and Pants-tfor Ladies'.
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The Peerless Steam Cooker is the most
popular and best selling article on the
market. 1t saves food. fuel and labor, and
will pay for itself three fold in year.
Nearly 100 sold in Raleigh in fifteen days
Highest recommendations from the best
and most cultured people here. AGENTS
WANTED. GOOD PAY Write at once tor
territory, enclosing stamp and reference. If
agen5 fails to call, order your Cooker direct
from
l.. w. ROGERS, Gen. Agent
for North Carolina,
Dol Halifax ST., Raleigh, N. 9.
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THE WEATHER TODAY.

For North Carolina: Fair; northe;rly
winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and vicin ity
to o'clock tonight: Wednesday-Fsli
decidedly colder.
Local data for yesterday: Maximum
temperature, IS; minimum temperature,
%; mean, %; rainfall, o.
The following table gives data for yes
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Dress Goods.
Kid Gloves.

About so pairs, all colors and sizes.
Worth more than double. Your choice
for Acc. See them quick.
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9sesspoo9d GfQgs 30
COLD SNAP!
The Thermometer Hovers Around Zero.
Crash IN Prices. Chance of the Season.
Choicest of the Stock. None Re-
served. All Must Go.
Underwear, Blankets, /Con1fortables, Horse
Covers, Lap Robes and Heavy Shoes.

Farewell prices will mark the phenomenal clearance OF
all warm, wooden winter underwear, and soft, doWny,
leecy wool blankets and comfortabes. Be prompt The
alert profits by first picgs in these extraordinary sales
Stock limited Quick sales and speedy clearance antc-
pated Prices hold good for to-day and tomorrow.
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Inventory Week.
Inventory Week.

Few Words. Great Values Your money back if you are
not satisfied Looking or buying our people
will be pleased to show you.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-02-02
Ask to See

Camels' hair-W7hite Saxony and
Scotch Wool. Shirts and Drawers for
gentlemen.
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GOOD BRACING WEATHER NOW

So we have few bracers for you to think over. We
are going to take stock soon so it forces us to offer our
people bargains that they will surely not fail to APP
preciate The Big Store intends to give its patrons neat
up-to-dae goods and at the lowest living prices So in
order to be in position to carry our DESIRES we have
placed BIG BUNDLE of bargains for you So here we
come with few: