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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05

cans VINO desire to leave the Island.
Washington, April 5.-The state de-
partment has received a dispatch from
Consul General Lee, saying that in case
war is declared, he will not be able to
get the American citizens out of Cuba
before next Sunday.
Washington, April 5.-The senate
committee on foreign relations was
prompt in getting together to-day. The
meeting was held for the especial pur-
pose of deciding whether the committee
should make it's report on the Cuban
situation to-day or postpone that ac-
tion until the Presidents message shall
be received There is great impatience
over the delay on the part of some of
the members of the committee, notably
Senator Frye, who has urged that every
day of pOStpOnement was some Valu-
able time lost.
The senator's wanted to report on
Monday, and they were restrained with
great difficulty on the promise that the
message in all probability would be
sent to-day. Other members of the
committee while quite as anxious to re-
port have felt that the President should
be given time absolutely necessary to
prepare his message, and later have
shown a disposition to extend this time
so as to get our cOnsulS out of Cuba
safely. This latter necessity was urged
upon the cOIQ1n1LIee quite StronuOuSly
at the meeting to-day, and had a per-
ceptible effect in influencing it's MEM
bers.
Senator Davis had seenAssistant Sec
retary Day by appointment previous to
the meeting of the committee and was
able to give quite positive assurance
that the way would be entirely clear
for the message to be sent tomorrow.
Senator Frye also had a conference
with the President, and it is understood
showed a disposition to allow time alb
solutely necessary to take care of the
consu1s.
Washington, April 5.-The cabinet is
in session, carefully reviewing the
forthcoming message.
Washington, April 5.-The house COM
mittee on foreign affairs met at 1890
this morning. Capt. SigSbee, Admiral
Irwin and several experts in explosives
had been summoned to give testimony
regarding the blowing up of the Maine.
Representative Quigg of New York, be-
fore he entered the committee room
said that Spain would be held response
ble for the blowing up of. the Maine. He
is IN 1aVor or reporting a resolution in
structing the president to drive Spain
from the western hemisphere: Il think
there should be concerted action be-
tween the executive and the two houses
of congress- said he. THE Dresident
should call both committees TO the
White House this afternoon and read
the message to them. The message
Should mold Spain strictly accounta BILE
and the answer of congress should be a
resolution desiring him to drive Spain
from the western hemisphere. That
resolution should be reported to both
houses tomorrow Immediately after the
message goes in and in my opinion
passed without debate"
1t has developed that the house COM
m1ttee on foreign affairs made tenta-
tive proposition to the senate commits
tee on foreign relations to meet in
joint session to secure concentrated ac-
ton, but up to the present time, the
invitation
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05

sovereignty and dominion in Cuba and
until this was removed there could be
no peace.
Mr.. Turpie concluded at 1:30 o. M,
and the senate took up the sundry civil
appropriation bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
AT LEAVENWORTH.
goth Infantry Must Be Ready to
Move.

Leavenworth, April 5.-Omcers of the
Twentieth regiment, composed of eight
companies of United States infantry,
stationed at Fort Leavenworth, re-
ceived orders to-day, from the war de-
partment to be in readiness to move.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
Heavy Fire Loss at Vicksbure

Vicksburg. Miss, April 5.-Fire which
broke out at / 80 this morning DESTROYED
the Piazza Opera House, Pitts drug store.
Piazza harness factory and buggy ware
house The loss will approximate S125,-
600. only partially covered by insurance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
NOTHING BUT WAR
The Washington Post Says the Gov
ernment Sees No Other Alternative.

Washington, April 5.-The Washing
ton Post says that unless Spain, within
48 hours, yields all by surrendering Gu
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05
LEE
COMES
HOME.
Vessels Ordered to Havana to
Bring Back
Consul General Lee and Other
Consular Officers.
LOOKS MORE WARLIKE
Coming ON the Eve of the Sub
mission
Of the Presidents Message to
Congress.
NOT BEFORE SUNDAY
Gen. Lee Says He Cannot Get
Americans
Out of Havana at an Earlier
Period.
VOT BEFORE SUNDAY
Gen. Lee Says He Cannot Get
Americans
Out of Havana at an Earlier
Period.

Washington, April 5.-Members Of
that vessels have been despatched to
Havana to take off Gen. Lee and our
consular officers as well as all Ameri-
cans who desire to leave the island.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-05

Washington, April 5.-The state de-
partment has received a dispatch from
Consul General Lee, saying that in case
war is declared, he will not be able to
get the American citizens out of Cuba
before next Sunday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
DEATH OF Mr.. GLADSTONE.
AS was anticipated in the dispatch

AS was anticipated IN the 0ispatcn III
the Gazette yesterday, the sands OF Mr..
Gladstone's life were nearly run. At D
o'clock this morning the great states-
man breathed his last, surrounded by
the members OF his family. The end
was peaceful and majestic. Mr. Glad
we'll knew that his hour had come and
plainly the thought brought him sweet
content. He was conscious most oftne
time, but almost beyond the power OF
speech or motion. His mind was still
active and versatile. He surprised the
watchers about noon yesterday by muir,
muring prayer in the French
language, with which he was perfectly
familiar but seldom used in the ordinary
affairs of life. The pain, which though
intermittent, was most cruelty severe
for nearly nine months gradually sub
sided for three or four weeks past. This
vas due, not so much to the use OF NOR
phine, which had been employed more
or less since January, as to the fact that
the nerves themselves mercifully ex-
hausted their capacity for suffering.
Mr.. Gladstone's amazing vitality for one
OF such advanced age served both to
prolong and intensity the agony which
his terrible malady always ipflicts. The
disease was not only malignant, but in
volved tuberculosis of the bone, which
is one OF the Most painful stfiictioDs.
The late Right Hon. William Ewart
Gladstone, NJ. P, P. c., is the fourth
son of the late Sir John Gladstone,
Bart, of Fasque, county Kincardino,
n. B., we'll known merchant of Liver.
pool, and was born there, December
90 1909. He was educated at Eton
and Christ Church, Oxford, of which
he was nominated student in 1929,
and graduated, taking a double first
class, in Michaelmas term, in 1881. He
was elected to Parliament in the con.
servative interest in 1882. He had
previously intended fitting himself for
the law, but relinquished the idea after
entering Parliament. He soon at
tracted attention, and later was ap-
pointed to several important govern
ment trusts. During his life be was
author of number of books, some of a
classic nature. He was close Bible
student. Mr.. Gladstone became leader
of the House of Commons at the death
of Lord PalmerstoD, in 1866, and for a
quarter of century he was the most
prominent man in England, becoming
Prime Minister eventually. He had,
however, his ups and dows, as all pc.
litical leaders do, but both friends and
foes looked upon him as one OF the
greatest men of the age. His efforts to
procure home rule for Ireland created
the greatest interest at the time. The
bill, it will be remembered, was reject
ed by majority of thirty. Mr.. Glad
stone appealed to the country, but re-
ceived an overwhelming negative. Mr..
Gladstone resigned in 1856 and Lord
Salisbury became Prime Minister. 10
1892 Mr.. Gladstone was returned to
Parliament and again became Premier.
Later be made another unsuccessful at
tempt to get an Irish home rule bill
through the House of Lords. He re-
tired from public life about four years
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
The Late Mr.. Gladstone.

HowARDEN, May 19.-Though the
news OF Mr.. Gladstone's death, which
occurred at 3 o'clock this morning,
spread rapidly, it was the tolling of the
Hawarden church bell which carried
the tidings to every sorrowing home in
this vicinity. The family was summon
ed at 2 a. M, owing to the percept.
able sinking noticed by the medical
watchers. From that time until Mr..
Gladstone peacefully passed away no
one left the death chamber.
LONDON, May l9.-Further details
from Howarden Castle of the passing
away of the great English statesman
show his end was the most peaceful i'm
aginable. There was no sign of pain or
distress, the gentle, almost impercepti
BILE cessation of life came in the midst Of
his sons prayer, and the weeping fsmi-
ly slowly filed from the room. The
Queen and the Prince of Wales re
ceived an early intimation of the sad
news and Immediately sent touching
expressions of coincidence to the widow.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived by Mr.. Herbert Gladstone at
HaWarden from the United States Am
bassador, Colonel John Hay: 81 beg
to present to all your family my heart
felt expression of sympathy at your
personal loss and at the same time to
reverently congratulate you and the
English race everywhere upon the
glorious completion of life filed with
splendid achievements and consecrated
to the noblest proposes" The deepest
manifestations of grief are report
ed throughout the country. Flags
are everywhere at half mast,
and the bells are toling.
In the House OF Commons Mr.. A. j.
Balfour, the first lord of the treasury,
said: ut will be my duty to submit to
the House an address to the Queen,
praying her to grant the honor of q
public funeral to the late Hon. VIM. E
Gladstone, aud also praying the Queen
to direct that public monument be
erected at Westminster with an in
soription expressive of the public sd.
miration, attachment and high sense
entertained by the House of MIR. Glad.
stones splendid gifts and devoted labors
in parliament and in the high Offices of
State" A resolution was adopted that
the House tomorrow resolve itself into
committee to draw up an address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
TROOPS AT FALLS CHURCH.
The corps encampment at Falls
Church was officially designated yes
terday as Camp Alger.

The corps encampment at Falls
Church was officially designated yes
terday as Camp Alger.
Brig-Gen. E. B. Wilson, who has
been in command of the artillery at
Fort Henry, Nd, arrived at the camp
yesterday evening and assumed COM
mand. 1t is likely that he will remain
10 command until the arrival of General
Graham.
Thus far only two regiments are at
Camp Alger-The regiments from the
District of Columbia and the Eighth
Pennsylvania, which arrived in special
trains yesterday evening. The Eighth
Ohio and the Sixth Illinois are expect
ed to arrive to-day.
Inside of six days $4,000 men will
be in camp and the question of supply
ing them with plenty of water is one
that is meriting more than ordi-
nary attention. Arrangements are now
being made with a view to having the
water supply perfected so that nothing
nesl be feared in that line after the
troops arrive.
MIR. George W. Hawxhnrst and 2
few of the temperance people Of Falls
Church think that the beer being sold
In the post canteen will do the troops
more harm than the water they may
have to drink from the surface streams.
a movement is on foot to suppress the
canteen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Senate yesterday agreed to an
amendment to the quartermaster' bill
permitting the purchase OF ordnance
and ordnance stores without advertis-
ing.
The farm OF the late John ]. Hlleary,
containing $50 acres, located near Rip
pom, Jefferson county, W. Va, has been
sold to 3. +. Hunston OF Clarke county,
for S62 80 per acre. Geo. ". Shut has
purchased the farm of the late JEFF.
Fritz, in Jefferson county containing
40 acres, for s., 345.
Lopez L. Quesads, Dative OF CubP,
but naturallzed citizen OF the UniteG
States, who had been employed in the
Bureau of Engraving and Printing for
the past three years, was discharged on
Monday evening as the result OF charges
brought against him, questioning MS
loyalty to this government.
Senior Mendonca, the Brazilian minis
ter. presented his letters Of recall to
President Mckinley yesterday. He
has been appointed minister to Portu-
gal. Senior Mendopcs made speech,
10 which he paid glowing tribute to
the United States. President McKin-
ley made an appropriate response.
An order has been issued by the
Navy Department forbidding the pres
ence of Sylvester Scovel. newspaper
correspondent, aboard vessels OF the
navy or at any naval station, on &C
count of his conduct in slowing himself
away on board OF the tug Uncas on the
recent visit OF that vessel to Havana, he
having been refused permission to 60 as
passenger.
The remains of Francis Scott Key,
author of the "Star Spangled Banner"
and those of his wife. Mary Tayloe
Key, which have been lying in remote
part of Mt, Olivet Cemetery, in Fred.
erick, Md, since 1868. were exhumed
by committee of the Key Monument
Association yesterday preparatory to
placing them in their final resting place
in catacomb specially constructed in
the foundation OF the monument.
Senior Segasta has announced the
new Spanish cabinet. There are but
four changes. Leon y Castillo succeeds
Gullon as minister OF foreign affairs,
Auuon will have the navy portfolio,
instead of Admiral Bermejo, Romero
Giron will be minister Of the colonies
in place OF Moret, and Gamazo will be
miDister of public works instead OF
Count Xiquena. The accession of Ca
mazo is considered decided gain.
Prince Bismarck is quoted IS saying
| he considers that the war was forced by
systematic American provocation, that
the whole course OF this country has
teen irsincere, that our "change OF
front" means "retrogressiou OF civiliza-
ton" that the United States will have
TO become military and naval power,
which it will ind an expensive luxury,
and that an Anglo-American alliance is,
in his judgment, improbable aud un-
service able to both nations"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The colonies of the three Virginia
regiments have not yet been summon
ed to Richmond.
Mr.. Temple Noncure, popular
young man of Washington, and ma
tive of Stafford county, died last Satur-
day in that city.
Julian Mcdowell, little boy five
years of age, was run over by an cleo
trio car in Richmond last night and re.
ceived injuries which it is thought will
cause his death.
A convention of colored voters met in
Hampton yesterday and nominated
John H. Robinson for Congress and 8
full county ticket. They propose to
keep this ticket in the field, other
nominations to the contrary notwith-
standing.
Judge Lyman Cnalkley, of the Au-
gusta county court, has appointed Arm.
listed G. Gordon to be commonwealth
attorney for the county of Augusta, to
fill the vacancy caused by the death OF
Meade F. White. Mr.. Gordon was at
one time mayor of Staunton.
President Mckinley has promised
Drs. Barringer and futile, of the Uni
versity of Virginia, to be present at the
commencement and dedicatory e1er-
cises in June if the state of public bust
ness at that lime will permit. The
university will dedicate its new build
ings, snd it is expected that the ocea-
sion will be especially memorable. Dis
tinguished people all over the country
have accepted the invitation to partici-
pate. There were three Presidents of the
UnitedStates present at the original died.
ication, and that historic fact is to be
repeated if possible, by having Mr..
Harrison, Mr. Cleveland and Mr.. Nc
Kinley assist at the ceremonies next
month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
War Bulletins.

LONDON, May 19.-Mail news re-
ceived here to-day from Las Palmas,
Canary Islands, under date of May Z,
says two Spanish torpedo boats arrived
there that evening covered With salt, as
after long voyage. Only old men and
bows are available at Las Palmas for
handling cargoes. All the rest OF the
men have been coDscripted.
PRovrNCETowN, Mass, May 19.-The
United States cruiser San Francisco sr'
rived here from night patrol ct O'Clock
to-day.
States cruiser Columbia passed IN at
quarantine at SIG q. u. She anchored
off Tompkinsville.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 19.-At two
o'clock this morning the cruiser Char
lesion was still anchored ia the bay OH
Angel Island. 1t was expected that
she would sail for Manila early in the
day..
On account of trivial accident to
her condensors, the Charleston put
back to Mare Island to-day for repairs.
She will not get to sea for two days.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 19.-The
Wyoming battalion, destined for Ma.
Mia, left here to-day for San Francisco
in twelve cars. The civic demonstra-
ton included practically the entire
population OF this city.
HUENEME, Cal, May 19.-Great ex-
element has been created here by can
nonading, sufficiently heavy to rattle
windows, which was apparently taking
place at sea. The only vessel known
to be 10 this vicinity is the Z. S. ship
Alert. 1t is thought that she may be in
dulgipg in target practice.
KEY WEST. May 19.-Morro light is
still burning at night and absolute quiet
prevails along the Cuban coast.
The rumors of heavy firing off Car
denas on Monday had their origin in
the target practice OF some Of the gun
boats on the hulk of sunken schooner
between Cardenas and Matanzas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
From the Philippines.

VANCOUVER, B. c., May l9.-It ap.
pears from information brought by tie
steamer Empress Of India that about a
fortnight before Admiral Dewey 81
fenced their feet, Spanish warships
went down to Cebu, where they bonn
barded the city. The troops met no
opposition on landing, the rebels hay
ing absconded before shot was fred,
taking with them, it is said, 100000 in
cash. About thirty natives were killed
in the bombardment, but 10 European
casualties are reported. The foreigners
in business in Cebu hoisted their Id.
tional flags over their premises and
these were respected by the Spanish
Admiral. Cebu, which ranks third in
the cities in the Philippines, was wreck
ed by the bombardment. & massacre
of rebels by the Spanish also preceded
Admiral Dewey's attack.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
The Methodists.

BALTIMORE, May 19.-The principe
feature of to-day's session of the cen.
eral conference of the Methodist Fps
copal Church South, was the ordina
ton of Bishops Gambler aud Morrison
who were elected on Tuesday. TIE
ceremony was presided over by Rev
DR.. Keener, who resigned mis- bishopri,
on the first day Of the session.
A resolution was adopted which rec grize.
the late Mr.. Gla1stone's wonderful gen
and the many-sided developments of b.
thought and energies in behalf OF every phs.,
OF civilization. The resolution calls him
great Epglishmau. friend Of human;!
everywhere, the friend OF America and u.
prophet of her greatness and the friend o.
God. Sympathy is rendered 10 England
Pev. DR. W. B. Ism nth. of Nashville, an
Rev. ]. II. Prtcheet of Albany. No, WEI,
elected missionary secretaries. kew. Dr.. P
q. Whisner, OF Stanton, Va, was elected SEE.
rotary OF the board Of church extension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
The Cuban Insurgents.

KINGSTON, May 19.-Refugees here
to-day from Santiago de Cuba Fay the
insurgent district commanders 10 east.
ern Cuba are moving nearer that city.
Small insurgent bands engage in night
ly raids past the outlying garrisoued
towns, to within about miles OF the
city. They retire without pursuit ste,
their forsys.
Prices of provisions at Santiago a,e
less than they We're thee weeks ago.
The Governor says Spain has
300, 600 regular troops and volun'e.--
in Cuba, and We fight on our soil. Those
of US who are from Spain
are acclimated, and We are e1-
trenched. Therefore, one &. u
is equal to two invaders-yes, TO
three invaders. We hear America pun
poses to assail US with 100000 men.
Some reports say 10000 men, and
raw levies. We invite four times tina.
number to enrich our fields with tier
carcasses."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
cerity.

THOUGH THE assigned object of the
Spanish war was to succor the alleged
starving people of Cuba, Manila, nine
thousand miles of, has been bombarded,
and now Ilo-Ilo, the next largest town
in the Philippines, is 10 be treated the
same way. How battering down houses
on islands in the Chinese sea will keep
the reconcentrados in Cuba, within q
few miles from Florida, from starving,
as what only the "board OF strategy"
can tell; nor are all OF those who would
like to know how it can help them, be
truthfully called unpatriotic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
spaniards and Philippine Rebel.


VAScoUvEE, May 19-Advice= from
Manila gay that panic wsE recen =
occasioned in the city by report that
the suburb Of Tonde had risen. The
real cause of the panic was afterwards
discovered to be surprise By the civil
guards of a meeting of insurrectionis,s
in Gale de Camda. The guards open.
ed fire upon the rebels and at the same
time burst open the doors of the house.
The rebels offered stout resistance with
long knives and axes, but the volleys
soon settled matters, seven natives be
ing killed. Eight of the guards were
wounded and later two died. Subsf-
quently sixty or seventy persons were
captured and shot without loss OF time
1t is Estimated two hundred rebels e.
capped into the country. Two con-
pauies of native regiment were also
sent in pursuit. RisiDgs in Bolinac and
and Zambalea have been aubdued
Spanish troops having killed Thousands
of Indians and hundreds OF women aad
children.
Hone KONG, May 19.-It is reported
here that the Spanish governor OF the
Philippine Islands is conciliating many
of the insurgent chiefs with high a2.
pointments, while other chiefs are sue.
ceeding in decorating the rival tribe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-05-19
WAR NOTES.

a dispatch from Washington says
that the President is likely to direct the
army to begin its invasion Of Cuba with
! in the next ten days. Inspector Gen
| eral Breckenridge is making round OF
the camps, and the order for the inva.
sion will likely follow his report as to
! The condition of the men. The author
tiles are planning to cut General Blan-
| co off from communication with the
world outside of Cuba by cutting the
cables starting out from Santiago, which
are said to be the only other Cuban Ca
hles beside those passing through the
United States.
Naval officials in Washington expect
news Of battle in West Indian waters
at any time. Admiral Sampson, Com.
nodore Schley and Commodore Wat
son are believed to be at last in posi-
lion to intercept Admiral Cervera's feet
If it takes any Of the three courses re.
garded as likely-around the eastern
end Of Cuba, around the western end
of the same island or to San Juan, Por-
10 Rico. Commodore Schley's fleet is
believed to have arrived on the scene
yesterday.
Secretary Lorg states that the Navy
Department no longer fears for the
safety of the battleship Oregon. She is
expected to arrive in the vicinity OF
Cuba in short time.
The frst.class battleship Pelayo, the
arnored cruisers Emperador Carlos V,
Alfonso XIII and Vittoria, the auxili-
airy cruisers Giraldo, R,pido, Alfonso
XII, Buenos Ayres and Antonio, Lo-
PEE and three torpedo boats, now at
Cadiz, are ready for sea. They are ez-
pected to sail for the Philippines before
the end of this month with 1000
troops.
A dispatch from London Gays Welsh
coal to the amount of 5000 tons has
been taken into Porto Rico within the
past three days.