davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

ination would be made, but not till then.
 To aid in this work of rescue I at once offered to Captain Sigsbee the services of the Herald-Call. The offer was made at the Inglaterra Hotel on Thursday night and was at once ac- cepted. Accompanied by the diver put out to the wreck yesterday morn ing. Captain Sigsbee was there in the gig of the Fern, and with him were three officers of the Maine. l explained to Captain Sigsbee that the diver was with me and wished service.
 He thanked me and said that "com- plications' had arisen which prevented him from using the diver just then. Later he would but he could not
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
GENERAL GOMEZ MOVING
 TOWARD THE CAPITAL

the Maine disaster which has so ex  received be into account studyn the of he laid inactive in
  reached Placetas near santa  acetas the rebel Naanzas province nd
  in
 
 
  soey of
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

this great country and are glad to be here"
 He waved his hand in farewell smiled down upon the tugs company and withdrew.
 Lieutenant Commander Sobral then said that all on board were deeply affected by the news. He was unable to say how long the Vizcaya would re- main in port. He could say only that she would come up the harbor as soon as 1t was clear enough to proceed with out risk. The reporter was told that Lieutenant Commander Sobral did not
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

:::::.:: :::::: 8 8 5: s: 8 g: s. 8 5. s. s:
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

guard the ship until midnight, when it will be relieved by the third watch, which will guard the cruiser until 8 o'clock in the morning. The third watch will consist of police launches only.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

even in the worst cases he is sure there is some improvement Frank Fisher, who was saved by the Spanish steamer Colon, died on that vessel yes- terday.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20
Patients Improving.

HAVANA, Feb. 19.-Dr. Haas said at the hospital to-day that all of the eight patients of the Maine under his care are doing very well, and that
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-20

H-nHnHHHEEn-n-H-H-n-M T Figuring against ! ! tue to1cn a71d then T T got tue prise.
 T fl party of 75O 6o- T ing up to .Alaska F
 Were out the 1chole H ' 1Oeek getting prices. T Ue cere tue first to H submit 'ena, and F T after their f61rine 2 ' 1Uith eUery ho7tse 1n ' 2 tOzCn the contract uds . a1Uuded to us, based T r entirely upon qztazity H and price. We f671'- | ' m9 on tue better best. \ ? That 'sqytite c feather ! in o1tr cup, ain't tt? r
 -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
TELEGRAM.
A,rif % 1Sas (reooiVp1 go
"NTADRID.
THE NEGRO INFANTRYMEN,
They Will Receive the Full Punish
ment of the Law.

KEY WEST. FLA. April 2l-The town
"a agog to-day over the last night sl-
Iision between the municipal and the mill
tarv. when Williams. a sergeant OF the
Twenty-hfth Infantry (colored), was
taken from the county jail by fellow SOL
diers at the rifles point
Lieutenant-C Colonel Daggatt. in command
of the Twenty-ffth Infantry was lsho-
rant of the entire affair until II was over
When he learned OF it, ne Immediately
began an investigation. As result OF
this williams and Private Coles. OF the
same company. who is said TO have been
the leader of the attacking party, nave
been confined In the guard-hOuse az the
request of the Mayor and local authorl-
ties. the latter being unable to guarantee
sufficient protection.
Colonel Daggett says that Williams
Coles and their companions, when the
latter are discovered, will be turned over
TO the civil powers and punished 10 the
full extent OF the law. after when
court-martial will follow
An interesting point is how the rescu-
ing party left the barracks without detec-
tion2
During the day Williams had a hearing
before justice Of the peace, and was
held I'm 1900 bail for trial at the May
term OF the court. There was no demon
stration at the hearing.
Colonel Daggett is making efforts Tor
the release OF Williams who Is unable
10 secure the 81 600 bail bond eXacted. II
Is probable that ne will succeed. A spe-
clal term Of the local court will be called
To try the fail breakers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
SHORTAGE OF PROVISIONS
May Cause the Overthrow of the by
nasty Nothing More.

LONDON. April PA dispatch TO the
Daily Telegraph. from Barcelona, Via.
Paris, says:
Grave apprehcnsiOns are entertained
In the highest government circles that
the issue of war may be decided, not 10y
valor and enthusiasm and logged per-
severance, qualities OF which the span
iards possess an abundance, but by re-
serves of coal and victual. OF which they
have made but a scanty provision In
Cuba. II appears that in respect Of coal,
I'm particular. they are in cOmparably
worse off than they have been hitherto.
The Spanish government, firmly belicy-
ing down 10 the very last moment that
peace would be preserved through the
intercession of the Pope and the powers.
neglected TO lay IN sufficient provision
OF coal. despite the representations made
to them by one or two far-seeing naval
officers. Besides this, 1t is believed they
never once inquired Of the British or
other neutral governments whether coal
would be regarded as cOntraband OF war.
The result is said TO be state OF things
which may be fraught with unpleasant
surprises and bring hostillues 10 pre-
mature end.
Those in the secret were anxious 20
overthrow the Cabinet on other grounds
before the beginning OF war. for patriotic
considerations forbade a public discussion
OF the country's weak point on the eve
of hostlitles. The short time allowed for
the deliberations Of Parliament rendered
this intention difficult OF execution and
the Liberal Cabinet which conducted the
negotiations will be allowed TO bear the
responsibility for the results during a
conflict. This alarming story comes from
an excellent source quite above all sus-
II. l.. ,r.f
III. as / fear. events should demonstrate
its truth. the close of the war may also
be the end not only Of the Liberal govern
ment, but OF much else which Is infinitely
more worthy OF respect than any political
party and which enjoys the sympathy OF
all Europe
81 hear that extreme depression pre-
walls among the few who are initiated
into this painful secret"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
ARMY REORGANIZATION.
President Authorized To Accept Quo
ias of TrOOps Of states.

WASHINGTON. April 2l.--Representa-
tive Hull. of Iowa. chairman OF ths
House Committee on Military Affairs. re-
ported back TO the House to-day the army
reorganization bill with a number OF
amendments 1t gives eighty-four IN
stead of 100 privates 10 each ihtanuy
company. and makes TINS important pro-
viso. authorizing the call for troops
provided, that in the event or call ny
the President for either volunteers or the
militia OF the country. the President ~
authorized to accept the quotas or troops
Of the various States and territories IN
cIuding the Dis-~cct of Columbia, as or
ganIzed under the laws OF the States ana
Territories. including the District OF CO.
lumbia." ,t,
There Is also a provision that notnins
In the act Is to be construed TO autnor-
Zoe nermanent increase OF the militia
or the regular army. As now presented
the hill authorizes the twenty-five resl-
ments of infantry 20 be recruited up 10
a total OF 81. 800 enlisted men. the recruit
,nent OF the ten cavalry regiments 10
70 600 enlisted men: the seven regiments
90 artillery 10 o total OF 1881 men and
the engineer battalion OF FIVE companies
20 752 enlisted men. making the total
aximum strength 6i0l0 enlisted men.
THE military committee was In session
during the day going over the bill.
K chairman Hull Is anxious 20 secure
speedy action. and expects II may be
brought up in the House to-Uorrow.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
SQUADRON
To HAVANA
Continued from First ragc)

lcyc the President had taken such ac-
ton But Doe said. 10 is well enough
that the powers delegated TO the Ptesi-
dent he clearly defined here ana now.
The power Goo issue letters of mdrque and
reprl-al belongs exclusively TO Congress.
Neither The United States nor Spain Is
aignatory Co thc treaty of Paris.
a number of amendments were made
70 tho civil bin and DO was then passed.
The naval appropriation bin was laid
before the Senate The bin as II pass
ed the House carried SS0l40A As II
was reported to the Senate II carries S4e-
21t.l5N
pending tho consideration Of the naval
hin Nlr HaWlcy of Connecticut chair
man of fhp Military Affairs committee
called ur the resolution introduced a Few
d4vs ago and rcud the amendment Tcia-
ttvo 10 the expectation of coal ANA oihtt
war materials After so amending inc
measure as 20 enable the President nol
only fo law hi1 20 raise the embargo. Inc
resolution was passed without dlNislon'
The reading Of the naval bill was then
reaumed and accepted with its amend
,rarts An amendment WAS adopted by
the committee providing mat the sec
rotary of tho navy may establish depots
f1-- coal or other fuel for war ships and
r.propriatinr $4,000 for tnat purpose
REPAIRS AT MARE ISLAND.
>fr Perkins. of California. secured the
adoption of an amendment appropr'auAe
$4,000 for the reconstruction OF pulid-
inre destroyed recently hy earthquake al
.,...-,f ,,,,,or amendments were adopt
81 A. tre biu was about 90 pass the ar
NOR matter was brought mp and as it was
ukelv 10 lead to debate. Mr. Hawley
brought up tho volunteer army DILL when
was considered 10y unanimous consent
Tho biu has been fully described IN
those dispatches together with i"-uay
amendments hy th" senate Mui''iy N"I.'-
mttoo Some other minor am,nlmeHis
were offered hy Mr. haWieY ANA '7' ecu
TO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
THE SQUADRON READY.
All Excitement on the Ships-Extraor-
binary Compliments of Supplies.

FORTRESS MONROE VA. April a.
Beginning with the reception OF the first
news bulletins from Washington to-day.
intense excitement prevailed here. both
on shore and among the officers and men
of the squadron. While the general du-
ties OF the day were attended 20 as usual
under strict discipline established by
Commodore Schley. there was an under
current of feverishness that hurried along
things with suggestiveness.
The officers who came ashore In the
afternoon were notified that they must
report on board at 10 O'Clock by the latest
and that no all-nlght shore leaves would
be granted The officers OF the Massa-
chusetts were told that they must re-
port at 5: 30 o'clock on board when leave
might be granted for some few hours
leave to see friends.
THE MASSACHUSETTS.
These orders led TO all sorts OF rumors
anu annoying one being that the Mas
sachusetts had been detached. which was
promptly denied. At the hotels where
many OF the officers wives are staying,
there was great CONSERVATION on me
expectation that the squadron would SAIL
before morning.
At o'clock after the receipt or the
Associated Press bulletin that the Key
West fleet had moved and the turther
bulletin that the Spaniards believed that
the ultlmatum was practically declara-
ton of war. the Commodore ordered that
all engines be coupled up. the en-
gines in port are usually uncoupled ana
not COUPLED until an order is given.
Arrangements have been made for the
telegraph stations on shore 20 remain
omen all night 10 receive dispatches.
Despite the strain on all nerves tonight
men and officers are enthusiastic 10
degree. and that was demonstrated wnen
the torpedo boat Rodgers. stopped ny inc
BROOKLYN on her way out 10 JOIN inc
Key West squadron. TO ask permission OF
Commodore Schley to proceed. The men
locked 20 the forecastles OF the vessels
and cheered heartily. The Rodgers went
omt once ,,efore. but rubbed on a sand
oar and slightly injured her screw While
the injury was not severe IL was thought
hes 10 fix It, and the work was completed
to-day She went out OF Hampton Roads
al a terrific rate
GOLFERS AND AMBULANCE
The golfers assigned TO the squadron.
the Merrimac and the Saturn are not
vet quite ready but may be In day'
They are fast boats. and can eaten the
squadron, which. In squadron array. wiz
not attempt TO make more than twelve
knots an hour. The hospital boat Is sun
in the hands OF the shlp-builders, being
converted, and cannot be ready with a
crew for several days. These things.
however, have had no effect upon the
starting OF the squadron.
Captain Higginson said tonight that
any statement 10 the effect that the
Massachusetts, had been ordered to 60 10
New York city for defence OF that har-
Dor. was untrue.
All OF the ships have extraordinary
complements OF coal. water. oil and pro-
visions, and are ready for a long cruise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
GOVERNMENT TROOPS.
Thousands Will Probably Go Into
Camp at Chickamausa.

CHATTANOOGA. TENN, April IL
Five ana perhaps more of the infantry
regiments. now en- route to the encamp-
ments az New orleans, Mobile and Tam
pa, will pitch their tents on the Chicka-
manga battlefield. Acting on orders re-
ceived from Washington, Major-General
Brooke late this evening telegraphed 10
the commanding officers OF all the regi-
ments which have not already gone by
Chattanooga ordering them TO proceed
here AT once.
No reasons for this sudden change Of
plans as regards the placing OF the reg
ular troops were vOuchesafed at head
quarters BY night nearly 1900 OF the
5000 cavalry and artillery men who have
been ordered 20 Chicamauga were en-
camped on that battlefield.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., April H.-Move-
ments Of troops. begun a day or two ago.
were changed by direction of the de
partment in some respects to meet the
conditions of the moment at Southern
posts. hut In general there are indications
that the department IS acting with the
purpose OF concentrating no less than
$1,000 men at the gulf ports within the
next ten days ready for embarkation TO
Cuba.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
THE UlTlMATUM.
Text of the Message Sent TO Spain
Was Not Delivered.

WASHINGTON. April 2l.-The following
statement Of the text Of the ultinatum 10
Spain was issued to-day:
on yesterday April D. 1S9S about II
o'clock A. NJ. the Department Of State
served notice OF the purpose of this gov
ernmen by delivering 20 Minister Polo a
copy Of the resolutions passed by the Con-
gress OF the United States on the 18th
instant.
After the receipt OF this notice the Span
ish Minister forwarded 10 the State De-
partment a request for his passports.
which were furnished TO him on yesterday
afternoon. Copy OF the instructions to
Woodford IS herewith appended:
The United States Minister at Madrid
was at the same time instructed TO make
a like communication 10 the government
OF Spain. This morning was received from
General Woodford a telegram. a copy Of
which is hereuntO attached showing that
the Spanish government had broken of
diplomatic relations with this govern
ment. This course renders unnecessary
any further diplomatic action on the part
OF the United States.
April 90 1898.
"Woodford. Minister Madrid
you have been furnished with the text
OF joint resolution voted by the Con-
gress Of the United States on the 18th
instant approved today i'm relation 70
the pacihcation Of the island Of Cuba.
In obedience 10 that act the President
directs you to Immediately communicate
to the government of Spain, said resolu-
lions with the formal demand of the gov
eminent Of the United States that the
government OF Spain at once relinquish
its authority and government in the ISL
and Of Cuba and will withdraw its land
and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban
waters.
"In taking this step the United states
hereby discaims any disposition or in
tention 10 exercise sovereignty. Jurisdic-
ton or control over said island except
for the pacifcation thereof and the Unit
ed States asserts It's intention when
that is accomplished to leave the control
Of the island TO its people under such gov
eminent as they may establish.
IF by noon on Saturday next the
23d day OF April, instant. there be not
communicated to this government by the
government OF Spain a full and satisfac-
tory response 20 this demand and resolu-
ton. whereby the end of peace In cuba
shall be assured. The President will pro-
coed without further notice 10 use the
mower and authority enjoined and con-
ferred upon him by the said joint .reso-
lution 20 such extent as may be necessary
TO carry the same into effect.
(Signed) SfiEhNiA>'
TELEGRAM.
MADRID. April o. lSss. Creceiyed 9'O2
4. MI
sherman Washington:
Early this Thursday morning lmme-
dlatelv after the receipt OF your open
telegram and before ! had communicated
same 10 the Spanish government. the
Spanish Minister FOR Foreign Affairs no
tiled me that diplomatic relations arc
broLlen between the two countries and
tbaf all official communication between
tho respective representatives have ceas-
cd accordingly asked for safe pass
ports. turned the legation over to the
Pritish Ambassador and leave for Paris
this evening Have notified consuls.
tSlened) VNOODf OhD'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
ENTHUSIASM IN HAVANA.
The People Pledge Their Readiness 10
Fight the invader.

HAVANA, April Fill j. Mn re-
snonse 10 the manifesto from the palace,
the people began early this evening 10
decorate the public buildings ana many
private residences, balconies and windows
with the national colors. A general IL
Elimination of the city followed as on
the occasion Of a great national festival.
The people rushed into the stores TO get
ribbons OF the Spanish national colors
and about half-past o'clock the de-
monstrators reached the square opposite
the palace. a committee entering and ten
dering TO the Governor-General, IN the
name OF all. their estates, property, and
lives I'm aid Of the government. and pledg-
ing their readiness TO fight the invaders.
Governor-General Blanco thanked them
i'm the name of the King, the Queen ke-
gent and the Imperial and Colonial Cow
eminent. assuring them that ne would
do everything in his power 10 prevent
the invader setting foot in Cuba. In re-
snonse 10 a request by the deputation
that he would address the people, Gem
eral Blanco went out on the balcony
of the palace. where he could look down
upon the square, crowded with thousands
OF patriotic manifestants cheering and
making an imposing demonstration.
After silence was secured, General
Blanco thanked the people, assuring them
that he would lead them to victory.
otherwise | shall not live" he said.
do you swear TO follow me to the
nght2"
The crowd answered:
YES, we do"
do YOU swear TO give the last drop or
blood in your veins before letting for
elgner stamp his foot on the land we dis
covered and place his yoke upon the
people we civiliZed2'
The crowd shouted back:
Yes, yes. We do
General Blanco said THE enemy's
fleet IS almost at MORO Castle, almost at
the doors Of Havana They have money.
but we have blood to shed. and We are
ready TO shed it. We will throw them
into the sea-
The crowds interrupted him with shouts
OF approval and he finished his speech by
shouting viva Espana." Long live the
army. the navy and the volunteers"
The crowd responded with loud enthu
siasm After the Populations the colonies
and chiefs OF the volunteers presented
themselves 10 the Governor General and
assured him OF their willingness TO shed
their blood In the defence OF the terri
torial integrity OF Spain. Around General
Blanco were grouped the Bishops and
Generals Arolas. Parade. Garriche. Ber-
nal and Arroyo. Admiral Manterola the
Mayor Of Havana. the secretaries OF the
autOnomist government and the leaders
Of the principal parties At half-past Q
the manifestants were still cheering and
demonstrating in the SQUARE in front OF
the palace.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
EXPORT OF COAL PROHIBITED.
General walkers Objections over
come-Notc on Carmack Case.


WASHINGTON April 1.-THE consid-
Grafton OF the contested election case.
Patterson VS. Carmack from the Tenth
tennessee district was interrupted to-
dav to allow the passage OF the joint
resolution 90 authorize the President, IN
his discretion to prohibit the export OF
coal and other war material The meas
mo be- considered OF vital importance 10
preyeut the shipment of coal 10 cuban
Porto Rican and other ports where II
could bc used cy spain.
Tbc Sneaker signed So just before the
House adjourned
Tho contested election case is something
81 81 novelty. because both the contestant
and ronfcstee are Democrats. MI Pat
te~eon however was affiliated IN the last
.-aropaign with the Gold Democrats and
Peni,blicang. The Democrats displayed
considerable bitterness. They fought the
confederation Of the case. and with the
ala of some Republicans. almost succeed
I'd boz defeating b. The vote VIII Dc
4skf0 tomorrow az o'clock.
two resolutions OF inquiry reported by
en- ,.oreign Relations Committee were
,1,rt.d one called upon the President.
AZ NOT incompatible with the public inter-
cs, 10 transmit an correspondence be-
tween Consul-General Lee and the state
Department between May J. 1895, ana the
present time. ,-e A..
The second requests him 10 INFORM me
House what steps. IL any had been taken
io protect the lives and property or the
three hundred Americans left by Consui
Brice az Matanzas
Tbc hgi reported by the Foreign Anairs
conmiftee 10 restore Mrs. Nellie Grant
sartoris 10 American citizenship was
passed ..
The Tennessee contested election case
was then called up .
Shortly after o'clock Mt. liu" l''e'
fuptel tuc debate ahd asked unanimous
consent for the ioint resolution passed Dy
the Senate to-day 20 prohibit the eAPor-
fiflOn of coat A..
Mr.. HUI explained that the execuslV,e s
officers OF the government considereu II
OF great importance that the resoiuAOh
should be passed az once.
Mr. Walker (Rep. OF virginia.. sara tha'
much coal was produced In his district
and he was not prepared TO allow meas
urs % such Importance TO go through
without due consideration. lie wss sp.
ptaied 20 oy members on both sioes o. N,
ifouss not - object but he re'useo 70
withdraw his objection. The members
labored with Mr Walker for ten minutes
and finally induced him TO withdraw MS
objection.
Th- resolution was then passed without
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
WATCH MEYERS WAR KITE.

The Meyer Store will set up an enor-
nous alrship kite, and on receipt Of news
OF the first shot a nag will be swung
from the kite,
a blue fsg will denote that spain nFed
tho nsst shot
the United states hred the first shot.
the United states firel the hrst shot
AS the Kite will noat several hundred
feet above the tallest buildings. It may
be seen all over the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22

paper money at its value on the day OF
presentation, and 20 receive II at inc
previous days value.
The movement OF troops continue ana
there are daily conferences of the gem
erals and the Spanish Admiral at the
palace. -,
Insurgents have declined 10 confer with
the delegation OF the Colonial Govern
ment which was sent 10 treat with them
for peace on the basis Of broader form
Of autonomy.
II Is added that the insurgents VIII only
accent Spaulsh generals as mediatOrs.
The announcement Of the United states
ultimatum TO Spain caused great enthu-
siasm al the theatre last night, the audi
ence making a bellicose demonstration
against the United States.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-22
WAS HE A SPY 2.
A Suspicious Looking Foreigner With
Drawings at Cape Henry.

NORFOLK, VA. April 2l.-special.-
a suspicious looking foreigner stopped
this afternoon at the-life saving station
a half mile below Cape Henry and ask
ed for something 10 eat. The crew sus-
pected him OF being a Spanish spy al
though he claimed TO be a Hungarian.
As this place IL far from the usual
course which tramps pursue the lie
savers searched the suspect but released
him although with doubt. since he had
drawings upon his person which lead
them to think he WAS making a map OF
the coast.
The stranger was halted again by a re-
sldent Of Cape Henry but stoutly resisting
capture was permitted TO go. He went
I'm the direction OF Lynn Haven Bay.