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Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
THE WAR UP TO DATE.
Blood Will Be Shed Only After Ma
 ture DeliberatiOn.

Washington, April 27.-The war sit uation is substantially this: The blockading squadron remains passive before Havana, with no present pur- pose of bombarding or drawing the fire of the shore batteries. The strat- egic purpose of an effective blockade of the Cuban capital is being ac- complished to the entire satisfaction of the authorities here. There is no indication that part of the fleet will be withdrawn for the purpoes of af- fording additional protection to north ern Atlantic ports. AS to the reports of the imminence of a naval battle of the Philippines, the naval authorities here seriously doubt whether the Spanish feet will make a stand against American ships. Their reason for this belief is that the Spanish fleet is very inferior to the American force under Admiral Dewey. The depart ment, therefore, is satisfied that the Spanish feet will not go to do battle on the high seas with Admiral Dewey, but will remain in port to secure the protection of the batteries of Manila and the department is not expecting an engagement for about two days
 TWO DAYS HENCE.
 Without giving any foundation fol setting this time the department al- lows if to be surmised that the estl- mate is based on it's knowledge Of Ad- n,ira1 Dewey's whereabouts. There Is no certainty that there will De an ell eaement at all in the immediate 1u' +,re the main purpose of the Amer1 can expedition being to seize and hole some suitable Spanish territory ID tne Philippines as a base of operations in Asiatic waters.
 It is possible that this can be done without attacking Manila at all, bI seizing a suitable port on some ad' iacent island without fortification the sympathies of whose inhabitant' are towards the insurgents.
 No word had come to the depart ment up to the close of office hour of the arrival of the Montserrat a Cienfuegos. The officials are in clined to believe that if she has got ten into that port she did so befor the blockade of Cienfuegos had begun
 STAINS BALD-HEADED BLUFF.
 The very fact that the Madrid off : cials have rather ostentatiously de clared that the Spanish fleet has saile to lombard cities on the nort American coast is taken as a certai indication at the navy department c
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the utter improbability of such movement. If this were contem. plated the Spanish officials would be the very last to make their purpose public.
 The navy department has made no arrangements for the care of prison CTS taken by our warships, but the legal officer of the department thinks they should be sent to the Boston naval prison.
 Some vexation was felt at the in jury sustained by the Cushing. It is said that this is the first serious breakdown she had suffered in the nine years of her service. Likely the navy department will be able to re- place her shortly, for President Malster of the Columbian Iron works called at the navy department this afternoon to announce that the tor pedo boat Mckee, a 20-knotter, would be ready for trial tomorrow. She will be sent at once to Norfolk to have
 
 will join the squadron.
 A SCREENING DELAY.
 In the war department there is a growing belief that the campaign pre- pared for Cuba will not be in full swing before next fall, when the rainy season has ended That belief, however, has not prevented the off, eers whose duty it is to get troops together from pushing their work with the greatest energy. Thus with in twelve hours after the Hull bill became law the department was | able to begin to send out circulars prescribing the methods to be followed in recruiting the regular army up to It's full war strength of 6O,OOO men. The enormous amount of work in- volved in thus increasing the army regular and volunteers, has caused General Miles to abandon his southern trip for the present.
 The officials Of the department were overwhelmed today with all sorts o1 protests and appeals against their action in making an assignment of the troops among the volunteer forces and many changes may be looked for
 NOTICE OF NEUTRALITY.
 The state department posted a no tlce today stating it has been officially advised of the issuance of neutrality orders by Italy, The Netherlands Switzerland, Norway and Sweden Russia and Colombia. It is supposed also that official notice by Grea Britain and France of neutralit. would be received, including four O the six great powers of Europe, name ly: Great Britain, Italy, France an,
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and Porto Rico have advised the Shan. lsh government they do not need the fleet, the government has decided to utilize the warships elsewhere.
 Another report from Madrid says that the fleet sailed from St. Vincent yesterday. This is contradicted by a dispatch from St. Vincent at noon to- day stating that the fleet was still there awaiting orders The contra dlctory reports of the last three days leave the impression here that the fiotilla is now at sea.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
GUARDING THE STRAITS.

London, April 27.-A special dis patch from Gibraltar filed today was received this evening. It announces that the Spanish battleship Pelayo,
 accompanied by a Spanish torpedo boat, was passing the rock at the time
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
SIGSBEE'S QUARREL.

Fremont, O., April 27.-Captain H. G. Stahl, late of the Third Ohio cav airy, and who is an expert swordsman, has sent a. challenge to Lieutenant Carranza of the Spanish legation to fight a duel in place of Fitzhugh Lee and Captain Sigsbee, who have been challenged by Carranza.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD
The War Breaking Out First in Spain's
 Eastern Possessions.

London, April 27.--According to a special dispatch received here today from Madrid, the Spanish minister of marine, Admiral Bermejo, received a cipher message from the Spanish ad- miral in command at Manila, Ad- miral Montejo, announcing that after taking measures necessary to orga- nize the naval defenses Of Manila and Cavite, he was about to sail with his squadron to take up a position and await the coming of the United States fleet.
 The minister of marine expressed the belief that the United States squadron would reach Manila in about sixty hours and that the battle there fore is expected in about three days. Naval men here who are acquainted with the Philippine islands believe the Spanish squadron will take up a position near Cavite so as to ba SUD- ported by batteries there and at Ma. nila.
 WAITING FOR THE AMERICANS A Coaling Vessel Captured by a Span ish Gunboat.
 Madrid, April 27.-An official dis. patch from Manila at 10 o'clock thi. , morning says the governor of Iloilo Philippine islands, announces that tht
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28

able to bring the struggle to an early and successful issue.
 These foreign estimates agree with the general view held in financial eff- cles at home and at the same time they afford a most welcome confirma- tion of the prevailing sentiment oa the stock exchange. The effect of fA0 struggle upon the material intereaan of this vast country cannot be ae- counted as a very disheartening fse- tor. The vast superiority of our re- sources over those in Spain cannnG. permit the conflict to be a long unA And if short, its costs, whilst pqesS- ply ruinous to Spain, cannot be nc really serious moment when distFib- uted among cur vast population, with their wealth exceeding that of any other nation. If the struggle should cost us $50,000,000, it will have 1is compensations not only in indemnity from Spain, or Cuba, or both, buk also in the restoration of valuable commerce with the island which k nov lost to us.
 The success of our arms will gfvD us a status before the world in mat ters to which We have hitherto little aspired but in which we can no longer afford to permit our influence to ns- main unfelt. For many reasons Il will pay us to give an exhibition Of OUT military and naval powers. There is more than one country and mors than one question in respect to whicA it may be we'll for the world to nn- derstand that the United States may have to be reckoned with; and a4 can do us no harm to give this exhibition of our fighting mettle In speh cem- cerns an outlay of $500, ,Aae, ,oOt = though it may be all loss-is nD mat ter to frighten seventy millions of prosperous and productive peoph There is no reason why, when the WIT is in progress, our mines should re- strict their output or our mills ceasu their running. The theater of tAa struggle will not lie in the midst 0 our accumulated property. In this E0- spect war will differ greatly as to iis destructiveness from one of inTasana or civil conflict. In addition to or providing for the ordinary wants Q consumption, war will create an B0- tirely new set of wants; and althOuEA those wants may be connected with waste, yet for the time being they NH give a new stimulus to trade.
 There should be no check upon the ordinary activity of our indHtT1eEs but there may too possibly be suCh interruptions if men of business iA- dulge in narrow and pessimistic Views of the situation. If we fail to have m active and fairly prosperous business throughout the war, it will be duD either to an unintelligent timidity which waits for business instead f seeking or making it, or to a narrUH conservatism in credits which para lyzes business at it's source. The ex- tent to which business may be ruinef through excessive apprehension is H- lustrated in the four years of depran- sion produced through fears of sai- yer catastrophe which has not yd come and never will. The true way fer the country to bear itself und1r these conditions is to face business problems with the same courage ana resolution as we are facing the les inviting problems of war and for eign politics. The difference between timidity and confidence in this mai ter is the difference between prosper
 ity and depression.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
HUNTING AMERICANS.

Gibraltar, April PA Spanish war ship and a torpedo boat destroyer have been cruising all day long in the Straits of Gibraltar evidently seeking American vessels.
 Late this afternoon the torpedo beat destroyer anchored off Ceuta, Morocco, opposite Gibraltar. The warship proceeded westward.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
COMETS LIEUTENANT.

New Orleans, April 27.-Col. Errol, an. aide on the staff of Gomez, who managed to slip out of Cuba since the blockade began, arrived in the city today, and will offer his services to the United States government He is understood to be in possession of valuable information.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
BE A NAVAL BATTLE.
The Spanish Fleet in the East Must Be
 Destroyed

London, April 27.-The Hong Kong correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
 United States Consul-General Williams after spending the evening ashore with Consul Wildman, accompanied the American squadron. Thirty lnsur- = gent leaders here wanted to accom- pany it, but Chief Aguinaldo. as their representative will take charge of the insurgent forces at Manila. Admlra,
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
WILL STRIKE IN THE DARK.
Rumors Regarding the Movements of
 the Spanish Fleet.

London, April 27.-It is reported here from Madrid that the destination of the Spanish fleet which is said to have been at sea for several days, is unknown to any one but the minister of marine, Admiral Bermejo. But it is added that news is expected before long at the Spanish capital of the bombardment of the American coast towns. s'iT-ls E
 Reports from Madrid also say the Spanish naval authorities are satis- fled that Spain can easily force the blockade of Cuba when she desires to plained, as the governors of Cuba
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messages were filed, bound for CadiL
 At the same hour two Spanish tor pedo boats were at anchor in the Bay of Algiers, opposite Gibraltar, and ap- parently watching the straits, <:
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28

Russia. There remains of the great powers Germany and Austria. neither of which has yet acted.
 AUSTRIA'S DELAY
 The delay of Austria does not cause surprise, as Austria's sympathy with Spain is more pronounced than that of any other country of Europe. It is not doubted, however, that Austria will assume a neutral attitude sooner or later. The delay of Germany is felt to be due solely to Germany's consult ing her own commercial interests be- fore shaping the exact terms of her neutrality proclamation.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
THEORY STRENGTHENED.

Bayonne, France, April 27.-MaiI advices from Madrid say the Spanish squadron sailed yesterday to Lombard the northern ports of the United States
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
A RUSH ORDER

Reading, Pa, April 27-On a rush order the Carpenter Steel works to- night sent 200 1S-inch projectiles weighing HOO pounds each to Brook lyn and Norfolk navy yards
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
POSTMASTER AYERS.

Washington, April 27-(Special1 The president commissioned Jamen James w. Akers postmaster at Pre- ott.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
THE ASIATIC SQUADRON.

London, April 27.-The Hong Kong correspondent of the Times says the American squadron sailed direct for Manila at o'clock Wednesday after noon.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
HEADED FOR MANILA.

London, April 27.-The Hong Kong Correspondent of the Times says: The American fleet, headed by the flagship Olympia, sailed at ? o'clock this afternoon Wednesday, direct for talite will follow the American squad ron
Arizona republican., 1898-04-28
WAITING FOR THE AMERICAN

A Coaling Vessel Captured by a Spa
 ish Gunboat.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
WILL MEET IN CONVENTION. Anti-Civil Service League Agrees on June go as the Day for
 Holdipo Their SeSsiop

Twenty members of the Anti-Civi] Service League met in committee in B'nai b rith Hall last evening and definitely de cided to hold convention on June 29. After passing the following resolution it was agreed that the committee meet on Tuesday and Friday evenings until the day of the conventions:
 Resolved, That we suggest to the State con- vention of this league the appointment of a standing committee to prepare and present to the Congress of the United States on behalf of the State League in California a bill repeating the so-called civil service law and aboshing life tenure in public office and that the con vcntion declare that the league will expect the support of the congressional candidates and members of the State Legislature in its efforts to secure the repeal of said law
 Mrs. Addie l.. Ballou was added to the executive committee, and headquarters office in the Columbian building. The fol- lowing call was issued:
 The Anti-Civil Service League after due consideration. hereby issues this call for a of State League for California. and take steps to affiliate with the National Ant-Civi Serv- ice League; to elect State officers and a State executive committees adopt a constitution and bylaws; outline a plan of action during the coming political campaign; receive reports of district and county organizers and present State officers, and to transact such other and further business may be brought before i,
 The convention will be composed of delegates service leagues and clubs throughout Califor- mia, and all clubs of political parties opposed to the so-called civil service dogma, and of the officers of such organizations, also all persons opposed to life tenure in public office No limit shall be placed on the number who desire to participate and cooperate in the work of the convention and the league, and assessment shall be levied the members and delegates
 The convention Is called to meet in San Fran cisco on Wednesday. June 2s 1898, at an hour and place of meeting to be announced two days previously.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
A NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Archbishop Riordan Will Dedicate the Church of Corpus Christi
 Sunday.

The new Church of Corpus Christi, un- der the care of the Salesian Fathers, will be dedicated to divine worship by his Grace the Very Rev. Archbishop Riordan on Sunday, June 19, at 10 a. m. His Grace will be met at the corner of Croke and Mission streets by Company o, L. c. C., and thence escorted to the church. A large number of prominent clergy, rep resenting various orders and parishes will be present to participate in the sol emn ceremonies.
 After the dedication his Grace will as- sist at mass and deliver an address The mass will be sung by the superior of the Franciscan order.
 The following choir. greatly augmented for the occasion, has, under the direction of the organist, Miss Mary Rodgers, pre- pared an especially interesting musical programme: Sopranos. Misses Mae Reil- ly, Lulu CurtaZ, R. Oliva and l.. Vlau- tin; tenor, George Oliva; contraltos, Misses K Daneri and M. O'sullivan: bassos Messrs. Fl. M. Swords, Edward Loughery and Joseph Broyer.
 At D. m there will be vespers and ben ediction and a sermon by one of the Jes- uit Fathers The morning choir will as- sist and Mrs. Drobaz-McGlade will sing the 70 SalutariS."
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
ESCAPED STATES PRISON. s. Stencel Allowed to Plead to a Mis- demeanor After Conviction or

$. Stencel, who suffered conviction last Thursday on charge of feloniousy ob- ta1ning goods under false pretenses, will not go to the penitentiary for his offense, and all owing to the fact that the firm Of Murphy, Grant & Co.,, which be swindled, did not wish to see his wife and babies suffer through his wrongdoings.
 Stencel, who conducted little store at 42 Third street, made a false statement to Murphy, Grant & Co. of his financial condition not long ago, and thereby ob- tained unlimited credit. It was but a short time after he obtained a large bill of goods that he became bankrupt and filed a petition in insolvency. He was ar rested at the instance of Murphy, Grant Co. and vigorously prosecuted with the result that he was convicted of the felony with which he was charged
 Yesterday morning, when Stencel ap- peared for sentence, a motion for a new trial was made by his counsel, and Henry Ach. special prosecuting attorney for Murphy, Grant & Co.,, consented. He been inflicted upon the prisoner in his conviction alone, and he did not wish to oppose the motion. At the end of the argument of counsel Stencel was allowed to plead guilty to a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses under the pleaded guilty is misdemeanor, and in all probability he will only suffer few days Imprisonment instead of years, as would have been the case had the orig inal conviction been allowed to stand against him. The prisoner waived time Cook was not ready to proceed. and ad- mitted him to bail in the sum of S20. Stem eel was ordered to appear in court Mon day, when sentence will be passed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
DASTARDLY
 CRIME OF AN
 EX-CONVICT Paddy Shea Charged With Assault.
ELIZA GODECKE HIS VICTIM
CHOKED AND BEATEN BECAUSE
 SHE RAISED AN OUTCRY.
Her Assailant Taken by Surprise at His Mothers Ranch in San Mateo County and Ar
 rested.

Paddy" Shea, an ex-convict and all- around crook, Is again in trouble. This time he is charged with criminal assault on Eliza Godecke, aged 19 years, who lives with her mother at 4 Homer street.
 Last Thursday afternoon Shea jumped over the rear fence of the Godecke resi- dence and entering the kitchen found his helpless victim engaged in washing dishes. Seizing her arm he attempted to drag her into an adjoining room Her screams attracted the attention of her mother, who rushed to her assistance. As she entered the kitchen she was met by Shea who threatened to kill her if she interfered. He then dragged the unfor- tunate girl into the adjoining room and executed his cowardly purpose.
 Yesterday morning Shea's victim, ac- companied by her mother, visited police headquarters and swore out a warrant for his arrest, charging him with criminal assault. Policemen O'Connor and J. F. Murphy, who are acquainted with Shea, were given the warrant to serve. They first visited his home, but not finding him there concluded that he was in hiding. By dint of inquiry they learned that he had gone to San Mateo, where his mother has a ranch. The officers took the first train for that place and on arriving at the ranch they espied Shea reading news paper. Stealthily approaching him, they grabbed him before he knew of their presence.
 He was then handcuffed and brought to this city. Last night he was positively identified by the girl as the man who had assaulted her.
 The prisoner belongs to the notorious Shea family, which has given the police an endless amount of trouble. Paddy" was first arrested February Il, 1881, for petty larceny, and on conviction was sent to the House of Correction for six months. Shortly after being discharged he induced an old man named Barney Garter to accompany, him to the dumps at the foot of Sixth street, where he knocked him down and robbed him of s45. He was arrested by Detectives Dillon and | Crockett short time after the robbery and formally charged with the crime, On | September IT, 1881, he was convicted by a jury in the Superior Court and sentenced to twelve years in Folsom.
 He was discharged on May 19, 1889, and shortly afterward was arrested for petty larceny. On a conviction he was sen fenced to three months in the County Jail. In 1892 he was again arrested for robbery and sent to San Quentin for four years.
 Shea,s brother some years ago was shot and killed by policeman while resisting arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
The "Sayonara." :"

The passengers on board the Belgic on its last trip from China to this port passed away the time by getting out a newspaper which they named the Sayon- ara, and which contained interesting stories by the passengers. Dr. c. P. Kindleberger, J. c. Evans and Colonel Loud, who were participants in the battle of Manila Bay, penned vivid descriptions of Dewey's great victory. Poetry and clever stories were contributed and all in all the paper proved an attractive one. James l.. Flood, the well-known million aire, was on board and assumed the po- sition of proprietor and publisher He was Denby, Mrs. A. G. Dickenson, Mrs. S. s. Robison, Miss M. c. Clark, Colonel A. G. Dickenson, Ralph Phelps Jr., E. J. Bates and w. R. SewelI
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
SUES FOR A PERMIT. Case of the Mutual Electric Light Company Against the Super

Whether or not the Board of Super visors illegally refused the Mutual Elec- trio Light Company permission to erect poles for hanging lights outside certain limits will be decided in a few days by Judge Seawell.
 Some time ago the plaintiff corporation applied to the city fathers for permission to erect the poles, but it was refused The corporation did not ask for a fran chise, simply a permit, and was at a loss to understand the refusal of it's request Mandamus proceedings were commenced in consequence to compel the board to is- sue the permit. The case was argued yes terday before Judge Seawell and submit ted for the consideration of the court
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
REFEREE PHIL WAND.
The Olympic Athlete Will Enter the Ring With McKeever and
 ToTonna11

The managers for pugilists Mcconnell and McKeever met Groom and Gibbs of the National Athletic Club last evening, and quite a lengthy discussion resulted over the choice of a referee for Tuesday evenings boxing contest at Woodward s Pavilion. Phil Wand of the Olympic Club was finally selected, and among sports it is considered that a better man for the office it would be hard to find. The betting favors McKeever and Purcell.
The San Francisco call., 1898-06-18
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