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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04

Miss Inez Blanchard Elected President
Report on Work of school Room Dec
Grafton.
There was good attendance at the an
nual meeting of the Woman's Literary
Union Saturday afternoon, at Pine street
church, and the seven members of the ex-
cutive board were present, sitting on the
platform.
Mrs. Jones, the first vice-president,
took the chair, whilo Mrs. Clarke gave
her address as president, in which she
spoke a word of thanks for the hearty
support she lad received from the dele
gates at the monthly meetings, and from
the members of the union generally.
Mrs. Clarke made special mention OF the
able manner In which the committees in
charge OF the open meetings-which had
been so helpful and inspiring-had car
ried out their work, and also spoke of
Mrs. Abail Smiths generosity in caring
for the music, which had been such a
pleasure on these afternoons. A word
of thanks, too, was given to the mem
beers of the union connected with the
daily papRrs for their conscientious re-
ports of the meetings. Mrs. Clarke spoke
also of the evening" of Miss Hersey' S
lecture, and of the two social afternoons
at which two members of the union had
read interesting papers, and at which
acquaintance had grown among the mem
bers. In closing Mrs. Clarke said she
10 tba nh fbo low
members of I the board for their cordial
support and sympathy, adding that she
felt through all the rank and file there
was more genuine working for pur-
pose. Mrs. Clarke was good deal moved
during the reading of her address, and
at it's close she was accorded long and
hearty round of applause, and it was
voted to have it spread on the records.
Owing to the length Of the report of the
of the last annual meeting lts
reading was omitted, but accepted. Then
short reports by the recording
secretary, Mrs. Moore, and correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. Bagley. Mrs. Moore
said there had been 10 meetings OF the
advisory board, and Mrs. Bagley report
ed the sending of 5s5 postals and 1o5 let
ters. The treasurer, Mrs. III. M. Bryant,
gave a condo nsed report in which the
balance in favor of the union was 9S.
Mrs. Frederick Jones. the auditor, testi-
fled that she had examined the accounts
and found them correct
Mrs. Josiah Burnham, as chairman of
the school room decoration committee,
gave an extremely interesting report.
She said:
'The report of work on schoolroom
decoration for 1898 is less a record of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04

The material welfare of the masses is
sure to be as unfavorably affected by
war, as that of the so-called business in
terests. II the latter suffer, all suffer,
because the employment of labor depends
to large extent on the prosperity of the
commercial and industrial interests OF
the land. If war paralyzes them it para
lyzes also the earning power Of the
masses. The attempt in some quarters to
make it appear that the interests of labor
ing men is at variance with that of
business men as regards the question of
war or peace, proceeds either from ignor-
ance or dishonesty. AS matter of fact
their interests are identical. II one
suffers the other does.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04
deliberating.

The business interests of the country
are making it clear to Congress that they
are opposed to war unless it 10 necessary
to preserve the national honor; and we
anticipate that before Congress Is face
to face with the question 1t will have
been considerably sobered. Certainly it
is to be hoped that such will be the case.
Declaring war with hurrah would be
wretohed business, and would put us in
bad shape before the enlightened nations
of the earth.
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REASONS FOR WAR.

Three reasons are alleged for going to
war with Spain. One is because the
Maine was blown up in Havana harbor,
and our people want vengeance; q second
is that thousands of people are starving
to death in Cuba because of the Spanish
plan of campaign and humanity demands
interference on our part to save them; n
third is that the Cubans want to be
free and Independents and that we ought
to assist them to gain their ends.
Let us examine them seriatim. The
Maine was blown up in Havana harbor.
That ia fact, but our own Board of In
quiry said 1t was unable to fix the..respon-
sibility for the act. We have no proof
that Spaniard even had anything to
do with the affair, and there is not only
no proof that the Spanish government
caused it, but the probabilities are over
whelmingly against such presumption.
Are we going to war to wreak vengeance
before We have any proof of guilt?
Thousands of people are starving to
death and humanity requires that we save
them. But when we act for purpose
we must be able to show that the action
we take is calculated to advance that
purpose, else we shall stand before the
world convicted of stupidity or hypocrisy.
How will declaration of war against
Spain help the starving people in Cuba?
Tt would be followed Immediately by
blockade Of Cuban ports by our fleet, the
distribution of food upon the island by
our agents would cease and long before
we could get undisputed possession of the
island most of the starving reconcentrados
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The order to hold the Spanish torpedo
fleet at the Cape Verde islands for fur
3 er orders makes for peace, in that
1t removes one of the reasons which has
been urged with some force by the war
element in Congress for hurried action,
namely, that hostile fleet which we
had nothing to match, was approaching
our shores. Witn this feet held up there
will be no reasonable excuse for not
celebrating.
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W. L. U.
The Annual Meeting Held on Sat.
urday.

Miss Inez Blanchard Elected President
Report on Work of school Room Dec
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-04

VIM. G. DAVIS, President.
H. BUTLER Secretary
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BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
A CABINET CHANGE.
Charles Emory Smith Succeeds James A
Gary as Postmaster General

Charles Emory Smith Succeeds James A
Gary Postmaster General.
Washington, April 21-The Presi-
dent has sent this nomination to the
Senate:
Charles Emory Smith. of Pennsyl-
vania. to be postmaster general, vice
James A. Gary, resigned.
Postmaster General Gary resigned on
account of i'll health The Pennsyl-
vania Senators were consulted before
Mr. Smiths appointment was made.
The nomination of Charles Emory
Smith to be Postmaster General was
confirmed by the Senate in executive
session to-day without objection. The
doors had no sooner closed on the ex-
utive session than Senator Gear. of the
postoffice committee, moved the con-
frmation of the nomination. Senator
Quay then suggested that the nomina-
ton had not gone to committee, and
Senator Chandler moved to refer TO
the committee on postoffices There
was no objection to this course and the
nomination was Immediately reported
back and acted upon forthwith, no OPP
position being made. This expedition
was rendered possible by the fact that
the committee had previously been
polled. all the members voting for con-
frmation.
Charles Emory Smith was born in
Mansfield Conn, in 1912, and removed
with his parents to Albany, n. Y, in
1S49 He graduated from the Albany
Academy when 16 years of age and i'm
mediately entered into journalism. Mr..
Smith purchased an interest in the Al
bany Express and became joint editor
with Mr.. Dawson.
In 1876 he was delegate to the Re-
publican national convention at Gin
cinnati and was the representativeffrom
the State of New York on the commit
tee on resolutions.
On the 23d of January, 1879. Mr.
Smith was elected by the New York
legislature regent of the New York
University. He resigned the position
in 1881. when he had left the State. In
February. $780, he resigned the editor
ship of the Albany Evening Journal
to assume the editorship of the Phil
adelphia Press, which position he took
on the Sth of March following. and has
ever since edited the paper.
In February, 1890. Mr. Smith was
appointed by President Harrison envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipoten-
tiary to Russia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
AT CHATTANOOGA.
Work Of Forming an Army Is Pro-
crossing Rapidly.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 21.-The
work of forming an army at Chick
amauga was continued to-day. All
along large force of laborers have
been busy building extra side tracks
and chutes for the unloading of cav
airy horses, wagons and artillery. The
first regiment to reach the grounds to-
day was the Sixth cavalry, which ar
rived last night from Fort Meyer. They
went into camp near Muller Springs
and were followed sool sitter by light
battery E, First artillery, 70 men, in
command of Captain Capron. Not
moment was lost in unloading the guns
and caissons. Everything moved with
the regularity OF machine and as fast
as the trains were unlOaded they made
way for new arrivals. Major General
Brooke paid his first visit to the Chick
amauga grounds to-day, accompanied
by Adjutant General Boynton and staff
officers Captain Richards and First
Lieutenant Dean, all in uniform, drove
through the beautiful park He stayed
there most Of the day, directing the
movements of the men and selecting
the camping grounds of the different
regiments as they reached the park.
Two trains with companies A, d. II
and |, of the Fifth artillery, arrived
during the day over the Southern rail
way from Fort Hamilton, ~ Y. No
time was lost in Chattanooga. Both
trains were switched onto the Chick
amauga tracks and carried immediate
ly to the park. Batteries B, ID, + and
G, of the Second artillery, from Fort
Adams. Newport r. l.. are expected
in Chattanooga late this afternoon.
These troops will also be brought to
the park TO unload, the arrangements
there being now so complete that ii is
not necessary TO unload in the Chat
tanooga yards. Although plans for the
placing of the troops has not yet been
determined upon 50 far as the cavalry
Is concerned, it was decided by General
Brooke to-day that all the companies
of artillery which will be placed at
Chickamauga, ten in number will be
located at the north end of the park
near Snodgrass Hill Around this To-
cation some of the most desperate fight
ing of Chickamauga took place in Sep
TENDER. 1868. This was the location Of
General Thomas's forces. Battery f.
Of the First artillery, from Fort Mon
roe, $50 men and six field pieces, COM
manded by Captain Taylor, which ar
rived last night We're sent out to the
park during the day and were located
near the north end Of the park close
to the Fifth artillery The First ar
tillery is one of the oldest in the SER
vice. 1t was first organized in 1876.
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ention of our government to e.

tention of our government to e. s. =
required by international
The Navy Department 81 >de
from giving the orders .ifon,
continued the work OF Ito the
navy and purchased an, ship at
Norfolk as an auxiliary craft and some
small yachts. The news of the actual
beginning of war was received at
gravity at the department and there
were many speculations as to the des-
tination of the Spanish squadron. One
suggestion was that it was heading to
cut off the fine battleship Oregon, now
on its way from the Pacific coast
around to join
CAPTAIN SIMPSONS COMMAND.
There is also some fear that the Ore
gon may be taken at an unfair advan-
tage without knowledge of the exist
ence of war by the Spanish torpedo de-
stroyer Temmerire, which is now lying
at Buenos Ayres.
Possibly, with view to avoid a con-
fiict in the Straits of Magellan. where
she would be at a disadvantage, the
Oregon has been ordered to gQs-round
Cape Horn.
In the War Department orders flew
to and fro relative to the concentra-
ton of troops in the South, and Sec
rotary Alger was several times in con-
sultation with the President resulting
in the determination to call for 100000
volunteers as soon as Congress passes
the necessary legislation. The change
in the composition of the cabinet en-
tirely unexpected, completed the list of
important events of the day.
At about 4 45 O'Clock this afternoon
the President had a brief conference
with the Attorney General, Secretary
Long and Assistant Secretaries Day
and Adee. Several kilograms were re-
ceiyed and others presumably sent, but
their purport was not disclosed At SIS
p. m. the President Joined Secretary
Long in a short walk
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

News Received at Washington lndfcates
That 1t Has Sailed, But 1t is Hard 10
Determine Its Destination.
Washington, April 21-News came
to the department to-day INT tended
to confirm the newspaper reports that
the formidable Spanish naval forces at
St Vincent, Cape de Verde Island, has
sailed last night for an unknown des-
tination. Naval experts say that leav-
ing out of consideration the question
Of the relative strength of personnel.
the Spanish force is at least equal and
probably much superior in some re-
spects to Commodore Schley's fleet. 1t
is not believed by any OF the naval Off
GERS that the Spanish fleet will UNI
dertake to cross the Atlantic and at
tack Commodore Schley on his own
base. but it would seem to be equally
impracticabe for the Commodore to
take his flying squadron across to at
tack the Spaniards unless he is rein
forced. The threat of the Spanish
newspapers to give us surprise IN
the shape of naval visitation does
not cause any particular uneaslness
at the Navy Department and although
nothing positive is known as to the
destination of the Spanish squadron,
it is surmised that it has started on
its return to Spain, 1000 miles dis
lance from Cape Verde, thus indicat-
ing a purpose to wait an engagement
in their own waters 1t is likely that
in this event the first port made will
be the Canary Islands, distant about
S25 miles from St. Vincent, and Span
ish possession, partially fortified and
a fair base 1t is not believed that the
Spanish naval commander would ne
foolish enough to run the risk OF TAX
ing his torpedo boat flotilla across tho
Atlantic in the attempt to defend either
Porto Rico or Havana. 1t is about q
500 miles from Cape Verde to Porto
Rico, and in the present stormy season
on the North Atlantic the torpedo boat
flotilla would have all it could do to
keep afioat and would be exposed to
destruction at the hands Of the smallest
swift cruiser sent to intercept it.
Naval officials refuse most positive
ly to say whether they intend to force
an issue by sending supplies to the re-
concentrates in Cuba on merchant
ship, conveyed by a man Of war. 1t
is known that this plan has been under
consideration, but a suggestion has
been made that the Spaniards might
avoid the issue entirely by permitting
the merchant ship to land the stores
without molestation and then right
afterwards seize the stores for their
own use.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

New York. April 21.-Money on call
steady at 2@212 per cent; last loan 2
per cent. Prime mercantile paper 512
as per cent Sterling exchange firm
with actual business in bankers bills
at S4.S31ama for demand. and S4.19&
for sixty days: posted rates S4.SO1a@
4s1 and S4S4d12. Silver certificates
$50 @5612c Bar silver soc. Mexican
dollars 451ac. Government bonds,
weak: State bonds, dull: railroad
bonds. weak
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
(HE WAR HASBEGUN
The North Atlantic
Squadron tOSail
From Key West
To Blockade the Entrance to
Havana Harbor.
Minister WOOdfOrd Has
Received His
Passports
And Is Now on His Way
Home From Madrid.

Day Fraught With Many Momentous Incidents That
Bring Two Great Nations Into Armed Conflict.
The Oclium of Precpitating HostIities Rests Upon
Spain, She Having Refused TO Accept a Commune
cation from This Government-The American
Minister Notified That plomatic Relations Were
Ended Before He Could Present the Ultmatum.
Great Preparations Making at Washington for
Prosecuting the War With Vigor to Speedy Con-
ClusiOn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
NO PRIVATEERING.
European commercial Nations Expected to
Put Ouietus on spain.

Put Ouietus on spain.
Washington, d. c.. April 21.-There
are strong indications that II the Span
ish government persists In the pres
ent announced policy of commissioning
privateers to prey on commerce, effect
i've influences will be brought to bear
upon her by several of the great com
mercial powers, particularly GrAat
Britain and Germany. TO stop this prl-
Watering, or to make it practically in
effective and harmless. The action of
The United States government in de
cIaring that it would not resort to pri-
Watering has been received With great
satisfaction in the foreign embassies
and legations here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
BRYAN AT WILLIAMSPORT.

Williamsport, Pa, April 2l-Wllliam
Jennings Bryan leetured here to-day 10
an audience that filled the Opera Holse
comfortably. The party was met al
the station by a delegation from the
Democratic club and escorted TO the
Updegraff. where short reception was
held. The party left at O'Clock for
Clearfield county.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22

Washington, April 21-The fol-
lowing statement of the text of the
ultimatum to Spain was issued to-
day:
On yesterday, April 20. 1885,
about II O'Clock a. M, the Depart
ment of State served notices of the
purposes of this government by de-
iivering to Minister T olo copy of
an instruction of Minister Wood
ford, and also a copy of the resolu-
tons passed by the Congress of the
United States on the 18th inst
After the receipt of this notice
the Spanish minister forwarded to
the State Department a request for
his passports, which were furnished
to him on yesterday afternoon.
Copy of the instructions to Wood
ford is herewith appended.
The United States minister at
Madrid was, at the same time, in
structed to make a like commune
cation to the government of Spain.
This morning the department re-
ceived from Gen. WoodfOrd, tele-
gram. copy of which is hereunto
attached, showing that the Spanish
government had broken off diplo-
matte relations with this govern
ment. This course renders unnec-
essary any further diplomatic
action on the part OF the United
States:
April 20, 1898.
Woodford. Minister, Madrid:
You have been furnished with
the text of a joint resolution voted
by the Congress of thfs United
States on the 10Th inst.-in rela-
ton to the paciiication Of the island
of Cuba. In pursuance to that act
the President directs you to i'm
mediately communicate to the gov
eminent of Spain said resolution,
with the formal demand of the
government of the United States
that the government of Spain at
once relinquish its authority in the
Island of Cuba. and withdraw its
land and naval forces from Cuba
and Cuban waters.
In taking this step the United
States hereby disclaims any dlspo-
sition or intention to exercise
sovereignty, jurisdiction or control
over said island, except for the
modification thereof, and asserts its
determination that when that is
accomplished to leave the govern
ment and control of the island to
its people under such free and in
dependent government as they may
establish.
If, by the hour of noon, Saturday
next. the 23d day OF april, instant,
there is not communicated to this
government by that of Spain
full and satisfactory response to
this demand and resolution where
bv the ends of peace in Cuba shall
be assured, the President will pro-
coed without further notice TO use
the power and authority enjoined
and conferred upon him by the said
Joint resolution to such extent as
may be necessary to carry the
same into effect
The following is the telegram
from Minister Woodford, received
at 9:02 a M:
Madrid, April 81. 1898.
Sherman, Washington:
Early this Thursday morning,
Immediately after the receipt of
your open telegram and before |
had communicated same to Span
ish government, Spanish minister
for foreign affairs notified me that
diplomatic relations are broken be-
tween the two countries, and that
all official communications between
their respective representatives
have ceased | accordingly asked
for safe passports. Turn legation
over to British embassy and leave
for Paris this afternoon Have
notified consuls
lSigned.l WOODFORD.
The question of a declaration of
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APPOINTED CHAPLAIN.

Special to the Register
Washington, April 21.-Rev. W. ]. H.
Sutherland, of New Cumberland, w.
Va. was to-day appointed chaplain
in the army.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-22
POSTMASTER CONFIRMED.

Washington. April 21.-The Senate
in executive session to-day, confirmed
the nomination of Postmaster Sumner
w. Thompson, at Davis. w Va.
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CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.

Washington. April 21-To-day's
statement Of the condition of the treas
ury: Available cash balance. s220,479,-
165; gold reserve, S1S0, $50.
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Mr. c. Schnepf, the Opera House drug
gist made the following observations Of
the weather yesterday: ! a. m. ~: a
M, 81 Il m, 81; 8 y. M, Ga; : p. M, CO.
Weather-FaiT.
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The Weather.

Wa SHINGTON, D. G.. April 2i.--For
Western Pennsylvania-Fair weather
warmer: light southwesterly winds
For Ohio-Increasing cloudiness, prob
ably followed by showers in western
portion Friday night light southwesterly
shifting 70 southeasterly winds.
For West Virginia-Fsiir and warmer
Friday southwesterly winds.
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I WAS IN EvENIFU[ Day.
Occurrences Followed Each
Other Rapidly.

THE Result of 1t All Is a State of
War With Spain, and the Order
of the North Atlantic Squadron
10 Blockade Havana at Once.
More New Vessels Purchased
and Other Purchases Negotiating.
The Movement of the Spanish
F1aet Causes Some Alarm Lest 1t
CAPTURE the Oregon-War and
Naval Movements Kept Secret.