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relieving Prince Wongs distress of mind
by finding his pet. If you will recover the
lioness, promise to pay you the sum of
2,tO0 roubles-f20O in your English money.
l must stipulate for two conditions how
ever"
What are they?"
THAT you will keep our relations secret,
and that if the lioness is found your name
will not come to the of his hg'hness the
prince in that connection
A sparkle in Quin's eyes nearly betrayed
the sudden elation that he felt; he believed
that he now had firm grip on the mystery.
Il don't know what to think about it, he
said, in a perplexed tone. I'm the first
place, 1 don't go in for detective work. In
the second place, you have given me very
slender clue to start with.
ITO a man of your ability replied Capt.
Ysrnalof, lit should be amply sufficient
/ await your answer.
Il can't decide now." said Quin. 81 have
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Humming Bird. in Thi. Country.

From the New York Evening Post.
While the eastern part of the United
States can lay claim to only one represen-
tative of the humming bird family, the
western part is more richly favored. In
all, seventeen species have found their way
into the limits of the United States. How
ever. ten of these really belong to the
Mexican group, appearing only accidentally
ON this side of our southern border. This
leaves only seven which really belong to
this country. and we cannot even claim a
monopoly of them, for most of them are
migrants, breeding within our limits, but
going further south In winter. Indeed, only
one of them. called the Anna humyning
bird, ventures to spend the winter in the
warm valleys OF California. All the rest
move down into Mexico to find winter
home. One of these western species is an
extensive traveller. 1t is called the rufous-
backed hummer. In summer 1t has been
found In Alaska as far north as the 6lst
degree Of north latitude. As this little mi
grant spends the winter in Mexico, 1t must
accomplish journey OF considerably raore
than 2.000 miles from its most northern to
its most southern resort
Evening star., 1898-08-06

T 1 s A p r o L d
thing fer a nation to
be thoroughly pre-
pared for war. but
that such prepara-
ton. in the European
sense, has come to
involve burdens al
most intolerable is a
fact that wiR not be
ignored. France, at
the end of twenty
years extraordinary
effort, now begins to
show what race track
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Why They Are Languerou..

This fact Is just being shown to the
French people, together with it's explana-
tien. That this explanation should have so
little effect on the mass of the people-who
stili cfamor for the reduced term of service
lis the strongest indication of their pres
eIlt state Of larguor in the face of war
they would let the sons of widows and the
family supporters serve two years They
would have "eqeaiity'-at any price. 'sThe
hgures of the army budget show that a
two years plan is possible. The numbers
are sufficient
1t Is this matter of numbers that has
been the cause of the agitation The peo
pie have been deceived by a situation Tha
proud showing of the CONSUMPTION of Is96
has given the common people false idea
of the strength of their race. They win
not remember. although they have been
told 1t often enough. that these fiatterinr
figures hide a fallacy and are a proof Of
weakness rather than of strength. In the
first piece. the 81, 900 eldest sons OF widows.
elder brothers of orphans. brothers of vol
untear soldiers, Indispensable family sup
Evening star., 1898-08-06

The art season in New York is usually
inaugurated in the fall by the exhibition of
the National Academy of Design, and thu
dates for that exhibition have already been
set. Pictures sent in to this autumn dis
play will be received on October 10 and 20,
and any of our local artists who are plan
ring to enter pictures should bear these
dates in mind.
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Ona of the most successful portraits that
Mrs. Mindeleff has done this summer is a
likeness of the late DR.. Thomas Addison,
which she has painted for the new parish
hall of Trinity Church. 1t is a large, life
size portrait, in water color, the artists IA
ycrite medium, and while it is little lack
ing in strength of color has a compensating
softness and delicacy. She is almost inva-
riab!y successful in securing a likeness, and
this portrait is exception. The eyes are
noticeably fins and expressive, and sound
knowledge is evident in the way In which
the head is painted.
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with loud purrs and graceful caresses. Ii
sing, at hrst struck dumb, could only clasp
his hands and beam with delight.
Quin turned to Capt Yermaloff whose
countenance just then was a study.
sir, word to the wise is sufficient" he
said you will understand me when tell
you tnat Alfred Jonks is prisoner and has
confessed ALL
The Russians black eyes flashed with
rage ana rear; he made step forward,
cilnching his fists. ''Traitor!" he Kissed.
Then he turned precipitately and left the
room.
What is the meaning of this?'' cried the
prince, as the door shut with a bang
1T means, replied Quin, that Capt
4ermaioH stole the Honess.'
Lii Sing and his royal master held up
their hands in CONSERVATION
snail prove the assertion said Quin,
and your highness must pardon me if
speak plainly"
In a few words he related all that had
happened after he shadowsd Jonks from
dorchester House, and then took up the
confession. -
II seemed that England and Russia
he proceeded, ARE both irving to obtain
certain important concessions from the
great empire which your highness has the
nonor TO represent. Captain Yermaioff,
acthls onoer secret instructions from his
government. took advantage of his posi-
tion on your suite to eudeavor TO Influence
you IN his favor. Failing in this, he con-
teiyeu stupid but daring trick-namely,
apparently by his ownbexertions. and thus
earn the. gratitude of your highness He
ehose Jonks for his tool, and it cost him
dearly. as You shall see Ii
9onks, pretending to- consent formed a
nase plan of his own. He was urged to ii
oy the nope of profit. and because he hated
ana reared the toness He enlisted the
seEVlces-thls with Capt Yerpaloff's S knowI-
easeIof an old friend Gentleman Jem
VINO lived yonder in Eresby News On the
hlgnt IN question the two men ,nuzzled the
animal and got it secretly across to the
mouse IN the news. On the following night
1ehtieman Jem smuggled it away in van
ana soid 1t to small travelling menagerie,
wMch was then exhibiting in the north ef
London, but left shortly afterward for the
provinces The two rascals divided the
money. as well as the sum paid by Capt.
fermalon. and the latter was led to believe
that Jonks partner had played bim false.
In Els perplexity the Russian came to me
Tor aid, and thus / was enabled to get on
the right track. The rest is simple. The
reward offered by your highness did what
expected 1t would. Jonks determined TO
WIN II at any risk. and in some unaccount-
able manner Gentleman Jeni heard of 1t
Also The two set of for Chester. where
they knew that menagerie was exhibiting.
But neither was aware that the other was
on the same errand until they met and
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NO k[D|A1|ON WITHOUT '|ND[P[NDNC[,
Powers Exchanging Notes America Will
Not Solicit the Aid of the Pope.
EUROPEAN POWERS ANXIQuSLY WATCHING
THE UNITED STATES
Active Steps Taken to Secure Mediation of Difficult
ties With Spain.

4European
mediation OF the
to Iessa NJ fused to do
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Provisions Are Exhausted, and in
Danger Of Starving.
OFFICER FULTON BRINGS NEWS
In search Of Relief for HI. sa9ering
Journey. Covering Five Months I'm
Time. From Point HARROW tO the
Month nj Copper River, travelling
the Entire Distance Over the Ice.

Special Dispatch to the rosi-Intelligencer
NANAiMo. Il. -. April 4-The crews
or the waa.ers Orea. Belyidere. Jsnnie
and Rosario. which are held fast TN the
Ice OF the Arctic ocean near Point Bar
rev. are suffering unio.d hardships. and
ufsiess aid can reach them in a few
months they vii. succunb 10 famine and
lay their bones ON the ice that lines the
shore OF the continent.
Six months ago their supplies were al
most gone and the fam.shiay sailors were
eating the ftesh OF dogs and blubner of
seals and whales BY this time the end
may have come. The news was brought
today by G. F. Til;on, third officer OF the
Beividere. who arrived on the steamer Al
bion. Ti.ton left the bound wha.ers IN
October TO bring TO the outer world news
OF the plight in which the crews of the
vessels We're. His trip was one OF great
hardship and danger. and only iadomit-
able courage brought him safely through.
The Albion put in TO Departure hay this
morning and sailed fer Portland later
Win iHtcn Stlli on BOARD.
Tiiton had little to say regarding the SIT
uation before reporting the matter 10 the
United States government. He stated.
however. thar the men on the frozen-in
vessels are suffering untold privations ON
account or the scarcity OF provisions. and
are compelled 10 feed on the rankest sort
Of fish and dogmeat. The natives are fast
dispos!ng Of the CANNES at the handsome
figure of 80 head. Tiiton came south by
way OF the Mackenzie and Yukon rivers.
and was just five months and twenty-five
days making the trip to the Pacific coast.
during which time he and his Indian guides
suffered the most excruciatiug agony from
the intense cold.
Speaking OF the prospects Of the whal-
ers, he said beyond doubt the vessels
would he total wrecks. AS soon as the
Ice breaks the vessels viii be ground into
maiehwood and nothing OF them viii ever
be seen again.
S6s. Tslsoa. after BG9d5us farewell TO his
comrades. commenced his long and dan
gerous voyage, and when he reached the
Coast chartered steamer TO carry him
and his guides 10 Juneau TO await south
bound vessel. He was intercepted north
of Sltka by the Albion and was trans
.erred 10 her and came south.
The United States revenue cutter Bear
which is at Dutch Harbor. has not az yet
been OF any assistance TO the Inflated
whalers who have been icebound since
October 10. when the young ice formed
The redeeming feature Of Mr.. Tlltou's
report Is that no deaths have been re-
ported.
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WASHINGTON. April 4--Ths president
has completed his Cuban message. and II
will he presented 10 congress on Weenes-
day. Secretary Long. after the special eao-
inc, meeting tonight. authorized the Asso-
cIafed Press TO make this statement:
.sThe message. which In itself IL iong. will
nat he accosns,s MED by any consular re-
por;s dealing with the state OF ansirs IN
Cuba. These will go 10 the committee on
foreign relations OF the senate Tor fnesr
private information. and will not be ulAas
pubisc lust now The diplomatic eofrespon-
aenca he.ween the United States and spain
will not he submitted al present. the CAD
fnet meeting lasted from sill after III
otrso~k and Was devoted entirely 10 tSe
careful reading and discussion OF the pres
j.sen,'s draft Of lss message Every mem
her of The "a bsret Was present. fnc docu-
meut was gone over point BY point ana
,.., with the approval OF the cabinet ~
every detail The only changes made were
in a few poiats OF verSiage- Nneh the
yressins wa~ over and the members uiN-
nerssd there was a general air ot rsaet
sus satisfaction on all faces. an t1ouRh tne
air had been cleared OF DOUBT, ana w.
members had finally resolved on Wnat tney
sa.-nsa .ns ureper course OF action, and
set on, 10 follow the course 70 isf tosses'.
o.r..,s,ssor,. The suspense evidently was
over"
Secretary Long apparently had been
aa,,n.es as spokesman FOR the meeting
and gave the above brief statement AS
20 ,ne character Of the message ne re-
fused "a speak. 1t was learned from otheF
sources. however. that the message Is IN
mar, a review OF Spans course in ire
,,rsss n. ana previous wars Ia Cuba That
:. nil; contain sanse definite recommended
.,ans NAV be inferred from the remark OK
enc member.
..xyhH. 7 can sag nothing explicit con-
n.rutasr the details of the Ensssage. sa a
hs - NAV say itaf IT is a strong. expiicif
stes.rners and one with which congress
WI be thoroughly in accord.
I, was srggey,ed thst congress was
nre.ty thoroughly in accord with The For
aksr resolution. bsir nothing more explicit
could ne eh,slned.
II Is understood that whiie The consular
tepsr,s On Cuba are withheld from ths
,,,i,.sc a, present. Gut of regard for their
authors who are stli IN caba. their pub
Iseation IL ret deemed essential by the
cabinet. One member. ia discussing this
point. sad:
They contain only Information which
has by this stme been quite thoroughly
! presented to the public from s,ihes
sources"
From the fact that The diplomats cor
respondssee Is not presented with TIE
message. IL is inferred that It's mair
features are touched on in the message IT.
self. whether IN the form u extracts oa
nnnra.r In azafaASe~~4
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WASHINGTON April 4 - Notw!th-
standing the many reports of European
mediation. they assumed their first tan
g.b.e form this afternoon when At least
two OF the European establishments in
Washington received notices that e1-
changes OF notes between the great pow
ers were In progress Ia arriving at bass
on which they may suggest joint pro-
pesal for mediation. 1t Is evident that
the exchange has not vet been productive
or common understanding, as the am
oassadors and ministers az Washington
have not set rec sxsd Instructions 10 in
ltiate the movement, Their Only ..ifor-
nation thus far is that the notes are
passinx by telegraph between the capi-
tails OF Europe. II has been understood
that France ard Austria were most az
tive In bring about this movement
aud THAI Great Britain had held aloof
from Il. bur Il Developed today that the
British government, was also taking part
In .he exchanges ard that in rase Of con
- ed action hy the powers Great Brit
ain would probably act with the Others.
What common ground the powers are
seeking 30 reach can only be contecFured-
The Spanish government seams 10 be
horefui Of resG fror1 this movement.
ard this has inspired addissona. ground
so- the be.sef thar it viii not be regarded
with favor in the Uafied states. The
diplomats however. think tia. II roul-
rson understanding vas reached ~ the
great powers q Europe sush suggestions
as the great powers won.a make cou%d
rot b. lightly ~cf ASIDE
The general slew o: the diplomats =
that the movement IS not 80 mach ere
tcwar-a reconciliation af tha rnlfe3 STATES
and Spain as Il Is 20 preserve the peaca
az the world by eoEn blaeG 8cflon. sg'ains
policy in this matter - ore of urging or
she European powers that Cu6a once free
Under the Monroe doctrsns would b. 70
ersng an end 10 European contro4 over
other Vest Indian po~s.<s3ssss. Great
Britain. France ard Denmark have iater-
@sts n that locality. II other quarters =
xas stated that the Influence 81 tse pow
ers was mora ake.y 20 be asserted on
Spain. urging her 20 ire largest pS'@@asss
measure % Concession
4, s said o. good authority thar II the
president were looking for n EZss.ascr he
would mere i.keiy lake the queen et Eng
ianss taAt th~ pore Ths Monroe aoetrsne
expressly fo-hfkss any possible .Eserferc7e-
ey Earepean powers ia American affairs
ana the 7cre has nsvss Jet given up sis
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calm TO temporal power II has been un-
ders;ood here that the first effort of the
pope was TO induce Spain to give UP Cuba
peaeeahiy. ard those efforts are supposed
10 be the ones referred TO la the Madrid
dispatch.
Speaking on this point. one OF The cab
met officers said today:
You can say for me that all the powers
Of Europe and all the heads Of the church
may propose mediation TO Spain IL thay
desire. but the United States will posi-
ttvely not listen 10 mediation OF any kind
that does not lead 10 the acceptance OF onr
conditions. which Is independence OF Gu
ba''
DR.. Rocker, secretary Of the papal isga-
ton in Washington. was walked UP at
midnight and asked abou. the report.
He said:
Il place no dependence in H. II is not
the custom OF the pope to offer his SER
vices IL any matter OF this k.nI Any
negotiations for such mediation mus; OF
necessity com. from ths countries srssr-
ested- u would be necessary for Spain to
notify her minister hers. aho would lay
the matter before Prsssdaat III kfrisv.
II the president asked the po3e 10 IN, Gi-
ate. Il might be done but 1gt oihera sc
| have never heard 81 any such uegoita-
TONS n any manner
While no ofger OF mediation has teca
made by Pope Lao MIL to the United
States. siace the vatican never iai:.atss 4
tender of IT'S services as mediator and a.
4:rato-. ard thls country has mafe 70
s.seh request. 'here IS n;tse doubt tia. m
Official representations have been made
Is To the in,erest fslt by the pore n he
preservation Of peace.
There is reason 10 believe. however shat
the pope's inegen1es are being exertea
much more directly and w.th greater effsc.
AZ Ma3T.d shan al Washington. Tie r.pe
is The Godfather OF TIE yo2zg king os
Spaln. and Pore Plus IN. was the God.
father CT Alfonso MI. tse late King or
Spain ThIs Indicates the great influence
ehich ihe vatican exercises o.er tie
Spanish dynasty. the royal family s4d .hs
couEsFy az large bang thorousA Aly Cath.
Gle
owIng 70 his Il s no' doubted that the
influence OF the pope would aye r~as, I'M
portans and probably decisive in smasss.lng
Span 10 make every cencezzlsa possible
to1ar6 the rnaiatsnaace 81 peace Fur
;h.ssnsore. L Is Known officially ;hat these
Influences are bviug exerted a. the pres
ent moment ard they promise 10 be pro-
dEsctiys CO results.
Nh Papai Tei-xram sent
MADRID. Apr s-The cores go.assers.
here ef the Associated Press has tass had
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NAVAL VESSELS CONCENTRATING.
Fresh Arrivals Daily nt Hampton
Roads and Key West.

WASHINGTON, April 4-Repor;s re-
csived at sihe navy department today In
dicaie a general movement for the con-
cenlration of warshlps at Key West ard
other points along the coast where their
services may Be required In the event %
hoS;ii.fies
The monitor Terror. the guaboat New
pert and the tug Leyden have arrived at
Key West.
Tho feet cruiser Minneapolis has arrived
az Newport News for duty with the flying
s7uaeron.
The yacht Mayaower. recently trans
formed into dispatch boat. has arrived at
Norfolk. and this Is taken as an lnd!ca-
tion thst she VIII be assigned 10 duty with
the flying squadron, The revenue cutter
Hudson also reported her arrival at Nor
fox. where she IL 10 undergo reconstruc-
ton into gnnhoas.
KEY WEST. April 4-The Mangrove
which xas tying at the dock here, received
unexpected orders 10 proceed 70 Havana
tonight. ard sailed Immediately. The usual
Havana ran rio. after her departure.
The Detroit took The patroI duty to-
night.
Many families. fearing that war is near
AZ hard. wiu leave Key West tomorrow
sor Miami.
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The fact that the AutoGsmlst govern.
nenss of Cuba has issued an appeal TO tho
insurgents FOR an armistice. with the idea
OF arranging peace. 10 regarded here by
the best informed members of the admln-
istra'ion to be simply a covert effort 10 In.
duce the cubans to surrender 1t IL not
taken seriously. as the opinion IL general
that the insurgents will consider nothing
Of the kind
The Washington Post says that un,ess
Spain within forty-eisht hours yields ali
By surrendefing Cuba. war cannot 10
averted. 1t sums up the situation as fol-
lows
President Mekinley's message 10 con.
SreHs viii be- ringing vigorous dorum@nt.
mat promises to meet the full expecta-
tion OF congress and the people. II win be
scathing aFratgnment Of Spain. showing
that she has demonstrated her inter in
eapafify to govern; that her colonies have
declined IN population as the result ff mia
rule ard oppression. that American cafn-
faerce mas been damaged and Arneyiean
iises and property imperiisd and that ex-
listing conditions should rot and All NOT
I've Tolerated by this government. The de-
ssrucsion of the batt.eshsp Maine s,,a sb~
slaughter Of "a officers and ssarnen serv.
ing under The United States nag will he
commented upon In strong language ard
staain viii be held responsible for that
disaster
The president viii make M, direct ree-
cinfner'satiaDs, h.t his message VIII rsotnt
rssar-y 10 the necessity ssf srrfles, Entcry~r
ton 10 restore order and rsaae He vsfI
not reeomrend the recognition OF the in
detsndemee % the island because the H.
sarGfnts haze nc established farm ofs
government. and the president ard eabf-
net believe that travestv would gss pra.
*#nted 10 the world. IL. following the rse-
osgstioa of Independence the tinted
States should. as n rsesit Of war. take
That Independence away by selxlng or an
fsxsnE the Islands
The presidents message will he eos1sv.
ajeDt 70 p declaration Of war and hne-
ss!iiies can now only be averted by spain
yielding all
Pope Leo XIII is m@diasinz between
Spain ard Cgna. The efforts OF his hall
ness have already resulted In an an.syl
from Spain 20 tbs Insurgents. through the
safongnic cabinet. for an arsstsfscA pfn5-
iag an agreement for peace and issd1pent.
ersee. 1t n IsaTaed that bis holiness has
represented 20 Spsin that II Is the nart %
wisdom 70 make every possible s-asxsssscIz.
even 10 saisssndersng tbA Island anxsfuseiy.
rather shan 90 To war with the limited
States. which world Inevitably result IN
the loss OF Cuba and ether apan.sh coio-
uses. at fse ssme time endzng<ring the
dynasty.
THE United States has ceased all nege.
t:stiens snd will not aeeep, mediation
1.-THE administration ard congress re No
| alternative but war"
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VIEWS OF LONG AND ALGER.
Hone OF Peace Not Gone-Amerfca
IL Ready to Fight.

CHICAGO April A special % the
Tribune from Washington says. John ID.
Long. secretary o. the navy. made the fos.
lowing statement hast right.
- have never thought peace between
the United States ard Spain was fTnpossi-
lie. and I do rot think 10 Dow. OF soorss.
fAs situation is critical. but a. Il II, war Is
rot inevitable ard there are rsas5rs bic
Isotsz@ thsst there may be q sstis{sctoTy ard
peaceful solution OF Ia. fro1 psa.''
Secretary Aiger dictated fn:s statement:
The question Is; Can congress be re-
strained from taking Immediate action. In
case OF emergency We can pat loo. - men
sr the rsld fse fret day and Ike nafn-
Der The second day. What ne do We shall
DO we'll"
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MADRID. Apri. THE rer;y % the
the Spanish government Its csnssnts
have 10. beea made pwhlic sod 10 acgi1n
las ret besu taken xpor ~
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THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
TO CONGRESS- WEDNESDAY,
Both Houses Waiting Impa-
tiently for the Document.
NOT TO BE WITHHELD ANY LONGER.

Che Maine Disaster Made Subject for Vigorous Ian
guage and Patriotic Recommendation Cuban Indepen-
dence, Armed Intervention and Display Of Force
Before Havana the Principal Features-In Almost
Exact Accord With the Foraker Resoution-Plainly
and Effectively Defines the Position Of America.
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ALh EUROPE Stands IN dread
OF THE OUTBREAK OF WAR
The Powers Bestiring Them
selves to Avert a Conflict.
AFRAID FOR PEACE OF THE WORLD.

Notes Interchanged to Effect Agreement ON Which to
Make Representations to the United States and Spain
The Pope Intervenes to Secure an Amstce Between
the Spanish and the Cubans, and Would Welcome
Request to Act for Amerca--The Government at Wash
ington Emphaticay Denies Report Sent From Madrid