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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
MAY SEIZE HAWAIIANs.
Government TakesIslands AS a War Meas.
ure.

Washington, April 22-Members of the
Senate committee on foreign relations are
generally without information as to the
plans of the administration in Hawaii
but some of them endorse the idea of
securing the Pacific island by seizure ut
this time in view of their strategic lmpor-
tance Senator Davis, chairman of the
committee is among those who hold this
view. He said today that he considered
that the United States would be entirely
justified in taking the islands in case of
war as war measure.
'They would,'' said he ''be necessary
for our own defense and we would be
justified in their seizure at such time to
prevent their falling into the hands of
our enemies to whom they would be in
valuable What is to prevent Spain's
sending cruiser to Honolulu and Selling
the country there without property inter-
est there including our coal of which
understand we have quite a supply in
the islands? Furthermore, there are in
Hawaii many American citizens, whose
interest it is necessary we should protect.
For these and other reasons / should en-
dorse che taking possession of the islands
by the United States in time of war with
another country, into whose bands they
might fall. We of course know that the
Hawaiian government is friendly to an
nexation, so that requirement. by this
means would not be so violent pro-
ceeding as it might seem under other
circumstances. ~ E-s
1t is held that in case possession was
acquired in this way there would not be
any necessity for contirmatory action by
Congress.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
BLOCKADE OF CUBA.
Iext OF The Proclamation Issued BY tine
President

Washington April 2e-The following
proelaHatioh announcing a blockade OF
Cuban ports was issued today:
BY the President of the United States:
A Proclamation.
Whereas, by joint resolution passed by
the Congress and approved April 20, 1898.
and communicated TO the governments of
Spain, 1t was demanded that said govern
ment at once rellnquish its authority and
government i'll the Island of Cubo. and
withdraw its land and naval forces from
Cuba and Cuban waters; and the Presi-
dent of the United States was directed
and empowered tosuse the entire land and
naval forces of the United States. and 10
call into the actual service of the United
States the militia of the several states to
such an extent as might be necessary to
carry said resolution into effect; and,
Whereas, In carrying into effect said re.
solution, the President of the United
States deemed 1T necessary to SGT on foot
and maintain a blockade of the north
coast of Cuba, inclrding all ports on said
coast between Cardenas and Bahia Honda
and the port of Cienfuegos of the south
coast of Cuba;
Now, therefore, l, William Mckinley,
President of the United States, in order
to enforce the said resolution, do hereby
declare and proclaim that the United
States of America have instituted, and
will maintain, a blockade of the north
coast of Cuba, including ports on said
coast between Cardenas and Bahia Honda
and the port of Cienfuegos on the south
coast of Cuba aforesaid, in pursuance OF
the laws of the United States and the law
of nations applicable in such cases. An
efficient force will be posted SO as to pre-
vent the, entrance and exit of vessels from
the ports aforesaid Any neutral vessel
approaching any of said ports or attempt
ing to leave the same, without notice or
knowledge of the establishment OF such
blockade, will be duly warned by the
commander of the blockading forces. who
will endorse on her register the fact and
the date of such warning, where such en-
dorsement was made; and II the same
vessel shall again attempt to enter any
blockade port she will be captured and
sent to the nearest convenient port for
such proceedings against her and her car
go as prize, as may be deemed advisable.
Neutral vessels lying in any of said
ports at the time of the estah lishment of
such blockade will be allowed thirty
days to issue thereforTn.
In witness whereof, Il have hereunto set
my hand and caused the seal of the Unit
ed States to bs affixed.
Seal
Done at the City of Washington,
this 22nd day of April, A.. d.
1898, and of the Independence of
the United States the One Hun
dred and twenty second
WILLIAM M'KINLEY,
BY the President:
JOHN SHERMAN,
Secretary of State. @
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
NO CABINET CRISIS.

Madrid. April 81, $50 p.m.-The Queen
Regent, during the day, consulted with
Senores Silvela and Romero Rolbedo,
the Conservative leaders. The former
said he agreed with the declarations of
Marshal Martinez do Campos, when tn e
latter said:
"There are only two parties in Spain.
One is for peace and the second is for
war. The first has failed and the second
ought now to be called
Senior Camazola, the Liberal leader,
urged the Sagasta cabinet to continue in
office. The Premier, on leaving the
palace at two O'Clock this afternoon de-
elared that there was absolutely no foun.
dation for the rllmors of cabinet crisis.
The Premier during the day announced
that the Senate will meet tomorrow and
that the chamber will meet on Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
ENGLAND NOTIFIES SPAIN.

London, April 80 According to a spec
ial despatch from Madrid the Spanish
government has been officially notified
that Great Britain will regard coal as a
contraband of war. "
Another special despatch from the
Spanish capitol announced that the gov
eminent of Spain has been requested to
announce to what extent it is disposed
to exercise the right of search.
ICE LEAVING LAKE BENNETT.
Skaguay April 16.--via Seattle, Wash,
April 22.-Reports of most alarming
character relative to the condition of the
ice on Lake Bennett have been brought
into town by men who crossed the sum
nit today. The indications are the be-
ginning of the spring thaw at period
so prem allure will make the loss OF much
property and possibly many lives almost
a certainty. The ice has already began to
break up.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
DIR. HATCH INDICTED.

Ossipee. N. H, April 22.-The grand
inrv Of Carroll county reported an in
dictment against DR.. John Hatch of Cen
teryille on the charge of numbering his
wife. Fannie A. Hatch, this morning.
DR.. Hatch was held by the district
court last December under So, 900 bail for
the term of the grand jury.
At the time of Mrs. Hatch's death, it
was thought she committed suicide, but
as there had been stories of domestic
troubles in the family, the neighbors in
sisted that an investigation ba held.
After the inquest, which developed the
fact that laudanum was found in her
stomach, DR.. Hatch was arrested on the
charge Of murder,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
DEPARTURE OF THE FLEET.
1T Was Not So Imposing As 1t Might Have
Been.

Kew West, April %. --The departure
of the feet was not so imposing as had
been anticipated. On the contrary there
was something of a scramble In getting
away When all was ready. the flag shin
swung around and came well into the
ixarbor. signalling to the other ships about
to- sail After receiving responses she
turned and headed for the open sea. with
the Iowa and the Indiana closely in her
rear. The Indiana had been coalinp at
Dry Tortugas, but was eabled for and at
Inidniaht she joined her two sister sbips
at the anchorage held by the three while
in the arbor. The gunboat Machias Law
nearest to the three Zig warships and was
first to swing her squat bulk into line.
She was followed by the Newport which
Law OUTSIDE OF the fleet living close TO
shore, the Amphitrite was the leader.
She Jumbo red along after the Machias,
her immense guns stretching above her
low freeDoafd. She was the first of the
monitors to join the wariike procession.
looking the deadly instrument she is
Then came the Nashville, her three
smokestacks distinguishing her from the
others with the gunboat Wilmington
alongside. The Castine was next, little
compared with the ouher members of the
truculent family, but she looked game for
bloody work should the fortunes of war so
demand. The Cinclnnati was DELAYED q
little time, as she was coaling from a
schooner off Fort Taylor when the signal
to sail was given But she got into the
jagged line next, The other ships of the
fleet followed I'M no very Mathematical
formation as viewed by the shore specta-
tors. The Mayflower brought up the rear
of the parade and was one of the last to
fade from view.
The torpedo boats did not start until
six 0 clock, when most of the line was
under way, but as If to exhibit their cap
abilities they darted ahead and were lost
from sight in the forward group.
The monitors Puritan and Terror Law
side by side, coaling from a large barge
which was between them, their decks
crowded with officers and blue-jackets
observing the naval pageant.
1t is believed the two monitors are to
follow the rest of the squadron.
Following the fioafing forts was the
fleet OF newspaper despatch boats, mum
boring about twenty.
Cuban pilots accompanied the fleet.
Juan Santo was on board the New York:
Pedro Hernandez was aboard the Gin,
oinnari and Felize Losa, was the pilot of
the Indiana. These three men are ex-
perhs in their business. They know the
Cuban coast thoroughly and have success
fully landed fi;ibuster expeditions.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
RHEUMATISM CURED.

My wife has used Chamberlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great relief,
and can recommend it as splendid
liniment for rheumatism and other
household use for which we have found
it valuable.-W. J. CUYLER, Red Creek,
n. Y.
Mr.. Cuyler is one of the leading mer-
chants of this village and one of the
most prominent men in this vicinity
W. G. PHIPPIN, Editor Red Creek Her
aid. For sale by D. W. Heseltine, 381
Congress ST., Edward W. Stevens, 107
Portland ST., King S. Raymond, Cumber-
land Mills, VIM. Oxnard, 921 Congress
ST.. Fl. P. S. Goold, Congress Square Ho.
tel.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23

Washington, April pa sense of
gloom pervaded the Senate this morning
on account of tie death of Senator Wal
thall
Prior to the coEvening of the Senate,
arrangements had been made to do as
little business as was consistent VITA
the existing emergency.
The prayer of the blind chaplain con-
tanned beautiful and touching references
to the death of the distinguished Missis-
sippi Senator. Upon the conclusion of the
invocation, Mr.. Cockrell of Missouri
moved that the Senate proceed to consid-
GRAFTON of executive business and it was
so ordered.
At two O'Clock the Senate resumed
legislative business in open session. a
Mr.. Money of Mississippi, officially an
nounced the death Of Senator Walthall
and said that at some future day he
would ask the Senate to pay suitable
tribute to his memory.
Mr., Money then offered the usual reso.
buttons expressing the regret of the Senate
at the death of Senator Walthall and
directed the Vice President to appoint
committee of nine Senators to represent
the Senate at the funeral. The resolution
was adopted and3nthe Vice President
named as committee, Senators Money,
Berry, Bate, Pettus, Spooner, Gray,
Proctor, Pasco and Cannon.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Cockrell of
Missouri, was adopted extending invita-
tions to attend the funeral which is to be
held in the Senate chamber tomorrow at
twelve O'Clock to the resident, members
of the Cabinet, members of the diplo.
matte corps, the House of Representa-
tives, the Supreme court, the Major Gen.
eral commanding the army and the senior
admiral of the navy.
On motion of Mr.. Money the Senate
then as a mark of respect adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
THE MADRID sHOUTERs.

Madrid, April 22.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail telegraphiua
Friday says: THE patriotic demon
strations were renewed today. On the re.
turn of the governor from the palace the
crowd procured Spanish flag and parad-
ed the principal streets cheering the sold
front OF the military club. There were
no disorders.
I'm the opinion Of Admiral Bereneger,
the Spanish torpedo destroyers ought to
have arrived in Cuban waters days ago
and to have started to attack the Ameri-
can squadron off the Tortugas. He thinks
the Spanish vessels ought to go detached
as much as possible, in order to sub
divide the American squadron and in no
event ought they be obliged to fight
forces much superior"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
WILD RUMORS REACH LONDON.

London, April 49, The Daily Chronicle
publishes despatch from Liverpool
which says private cablegram received
there reports that the American feet off
Key West has captured British steamer
probably the Gracia, flying the Spanish
flag, which cleared Pensacola April is
and was bound for Liverpool.
4 The Chronicle also publishes rumor
that the American liner Paris has been
captured by Spanish warships.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
TOO MANY COOKS.
objection Made to Joint Representation of
Spain in This Country,

Washington, April 2S.-As a result of
objections raised by the State Department
to the joint action of the French ambas-
sador and the Austrian minister, in re-
presenting Spain in this country it is un-
derstood that a satisfactory arrangement
has been made by which the ambassador
and minister will divide their duties in
looking after Spanish affairs ana in
dealing with the authorities here. The
department took decided grounds against
IA "joint' representation, believing that
it invited confusion and was quite un5
usual. 1t WIS explained, however, that
Spain had made her request simultane7
ously to France and Austria and that
both governments had accepted stimuli
taneously. Having two acceptances, the
Spanish government did not feel at liber-
ty to prefer one over the other, but accep-
ted the protection of both countries.
While this explanation was in every way
satisfactory to the authorities here, they
did not wish the protection to become
complicated by any divided responsibility.
The ambassador and minister thereupon
made known their course, which contem-
plates distinct action in different ilocali-
ties and this was satisfactory to the U nit
eed States. The French consuls general.
will take charge of Spanish interests at
New Orleans, San Francisco, Philadel-
phia, Boston and Galveston.
On the other hand Austrian consuls
and vice consuls will take charge of
Spanish interest at New York, Chicago
and Pittsburg and as to cases in these To-
calities the Austrian minister will act
independently and without consulting the
French ambassador. In smaller cities,
where no oonsuls belonging to the regu
lar service of France or Austria are loca-
ted, the consular agents, commercial or
honorary, will take charge of Spanish
interests, seniority determining whether
a French or an Austrian official shall be
in charge The ambassador and minister
will have no joint functions to perform
far Spain. In the sense of conducting
diplomatic negotiations, as all diplomatic
relations with Spain ara terminated.
A MARKED SHIP.
Las Palnlas, April 22-The Spanish
steamer Monserrat of 2,5s3 tons, which
sailed from Cadis on April 10 for Havana
touched here ON April IS, and proceeded
the same day for Cuba. She had on board
a valuable cargo and number of troops
and war material.
The troops and war supplies were
landed here, but the steamer proceeded
with much cargo on board for Havana
United States cruiser.
FRENCH ATTACK ON GREAT
BRITAIN.
Paris, April 22.-The Liber Parole to-
day published violent article attacking
Great Britain's attitude towards Spain
and characterizing Great Britain as the
'Hypocritical accomplice of the United
States.'
SPAIN WILL PRIVATEER.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
SPAIN..IS GLOOMY.

Believe That the War Cannot Last
Long.
London, April 23.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
sin well informed circles in parlia-
ment, pessimistic view is taken as to
the upshot of the. war. Even the
politicians who are patriotically support
ing the government accuse the liberal
cabinet of having broughtgthe war on and
of having made no preparations to- carry
it on. Those who have studied the ques-
ton affirm that the war will be Of " cry
short duration and that when it is ter1ni-
mated those who are responsible for it
will be called to account.
sit is rumored that Senior Sagasta will
be succeeded by Captain General Lopez
Dominique, but even If this new ministry
should be formed, it would not survive
the conclusion of peace.
For the present everything is uncer-
tain except the fact that some ministerial
change must Immediately occur. Great
excitement prevails.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
How it spreads.

How it spreads
Can't keep "a good thing" down.
Ever notice how good things are imi-
tated-
The better he article the more imita-
tors.
Fortunately the people have a safe
guard.
Praise cannot be INIT ated. 49,
True praise takes root and spreads.
Claim is one thing, proof another.
Claim is what the manufacturer says,
Proof is what the people say.
Portland people say.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys,
Cure all kidney ills.
HUNDREDS OF citizens testify to this.
Here is case in point.
Mrs D. B. Wescott, of No 65 Newbury
street, says: "Lameness in the back,
pain when I stopped over, pain when 1
strai ghtened up, in fact pain all the time
chung 10 me. Even when lying down
had TO be careful and lie just so, or I got
no rest. [ was naturally anxious to get
rid OF it and in reading about cures for
kidney complaint, thought Doan's.
Kidney Pills might help me, I got box
at ID. H. Hay g. Sons drug store at the
junction of Free and Middle streets.
Shortly after commenced to use them
knew by the secretions of the Kidneys
that they were taking hold of the trouble:
as I contiaued the Improvement con-
tinued until finally the pain and lame
ness disappeared. am surprised at the
ease and comfort 1 now have when l do
anything that necessitates STOPPING or
straining. 1 cannot too highly recon-
mend Doan's Kidney Pills to any who
suffer with that very prevalent disease
kidney complaint
You can get Doan's Kidney Pills at
your druggists at so cents, or they will
be semi postpaid on receipt of price by
Foster Esilburn Co., Buffalo, N. z, sole
agents fer the United States.
Remember the name DOAN'S and take
10 substitute.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
ORGANIZING TROOPS AT
CHICKAMAUGA.


Chattanooga, Tenn, April 2s.-The
work OF organizing the troops centering
at Chickamauga into brigades and divis-
ions has been begun. The cavalry and
artillery formations have been completed.
The infantry regiments will be organized
into brigades as fast as they arrive.
Twelve train loads of cavalry and
artillery and infantry from western
points arrived in Chattanooga today.
Cen Brooke today issued orders NAM
ing the Chickamauga Park rendezvous
of the United States troops Camp George
III. Thomas. The number of troops at
Chickamauga was today increased by
about 5000. With one exception the az
rivals today we're all from the west, the
exception being battery f, of the Seventh
artillery, Fort Adams, r. |. Troops are
now arriving SO fast that the railroads
are experiencing difficulty in handling
them properly.
MARINES FOR HAMPTON ROADS.
New York, April 22.-The battalion of
marines in command of Col. r. W.
Huntington tonight boarded the transport
steamer Panther, en- route for Hampton
Roads to join the flying squadron. There
were six companies in all, each company
consisting of 103 men and three officers.
The battalion was loudly cheered by the
crowd and by the employees of the navy
yard. The Panther sailed at 8. 40.
CHEERING UP THE QUEEN.
Madrid, April 22.-Vice Admiral
Chason, upon being consulted on che sub
ject BY the Queen Regent today, informed
Her Majesty that he believed the Spanish
navy would be successful in it's engage
ments with the fleets of the United States.
Mr.. Herbert W. Rowen, United States
consul general at Barcelona has arrived at
Narbonne, France.
BOWDOIN STUDENTS LOYAL.
Brunswick, April 22.-All Bowdoin
college was at a mass meeting this morn
ing to discuss the military situation,
President William De Witt Hyde presided.
After the meeting a company was Or
ganized. f. A. Thompson, '9s. who was
at West Point number of years, was
elected captain, III. r. Ives and W. 6.
Morrill,, lieutenants. The college authori-
ties will apply to the adjutant general for
equipment for the company.
A NAVAL MILITIA WANTED.
Washington, April 22.-The Secretary
of the Navy has sent to the House com.
1nittee on naval affairs an urgent REQUEST
for action on joint resolution he SUBJ
mits, creating United States auxiliary
naval force for coast defense. Secretary
Long Gays the purpose is to make up the
auxiliary force from sea faring men who
have served on tugs and small vessels in
local waters and whose service will be of
more value in their own localities than
on the high seas. He adds that there are
many men who would not enlist regular
ly in the navy for three years who can be
counted on to join by short enlistments in
the mosquito feet.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-23
BOY DROWNED IN BREWER.

Bangor, April as.-Herbert, the six
year old son of DR. Nj. S. Kelliher, has
been missing since Thursday and is he
lieyed to have been drowned. A little
playmate says he saw him fall into the
river. The body has not been recovered.