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Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
SHIFTING THE BLAME.
How the Havana Press Is Trying to
 Do It.

New York, April 3-A Havana spe- city says that La Lucha yesterday af- ternoon, under the caption, Are We Right?" prints the following:
 After reviewing the findings of the court of inquiry which, according to La Lucha, were anticipated by that paper and foreshadowed in its columns, the paper adds this criticism on the re- port of the American court of inquiry: Spain has made one report and the United States has made another. It will be proper for them to formulate their demands. With that end in view it will be just and proper to make plain the following obscure point: What details are there about the riots which occurred on board the Maine, caused through discontent among the crew not being allowed to go ashore? What about certain declarations made by an officer of the Maine who showed displeasure at the life led on board the United States warship. stating that they ought to be all destroyed and that he would see it? What is there to be said about the supper on board the City of Washington the night the Maien blew up? To the supper, for tunately, is due the escape of the off cers of both ships. Only thus is ex- plained the extraordinary fact that only the two officers who remained on board perished. What precautions were observed on the American war ship despite the fact that the guns were loaded and the torpedoes had thir war heads on? How can the fact be explained that among the extracts
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taken out by the divers, including powder cases and grenades, not one single torpedo has been found thus strengthening the belief of those who hold that torpedoes exploded through fatality or carelessness? What about the confusion on board at the time of the catastrophe to such an extent that seamen refused lower the boats? Is it not undeniable proof of the fact that the Maine was submerged with all her boats in the davits? These questions were asked by every. one in a low voice and in low voices were answered, out of rspect for the calamity and due to the duties of noble hospitality. But when chivalrous conduct is not appre- ciated and abuse is made of that gen. erous hospitality, it becomes neces- sary to set aside the quixotic ideas and state things in the other manner. Let the foregoing questions be answered and truthful report will then be had which will satisfy both peopl s, the Spanish which offended, and Ameri- cans which were deceived"
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
FL ZARIBAH TEMPLE,
An Adjourned Session for the Torture
 of the Novices.

There will be a great meeting of the Shriners of Fl Zariban temple in Phoenix tonight and twenty-two nov ices will be admitted to the mysteries. Some of them may not survive. Shriners and novices have been con- verging in Phoenix ever since Saturday morning. The last installment will come in this morning from the south under the protection of Ben Williams, who has promised to either see them through or provide them a decent burial
 The Pioneer band has been engaged to supplement the harmony of the Shriners' band in the parade, which will leave the temple at o'clock this afternoon. The Pioneer band will play half an hour before to attract . crowd. The Shriners' band will not play during this time, for its efforts, it is feared, would be an antidote to crowd.
 Court of Isis will be instituted on Tuesday night. This court, which is something of an innovation, will be composed Of ladies, and several of the most prominent ladies of the city will be instructed in the mysteries of Isis. the most beautiful and beneficent of prlestesses, the wife of Osiris and the mother of time
 The fair novitiates of this order with the nOvices (those who have not been removed to the morgue) will be qualified to attend a banquet at. the Hotel Adams, the most magnificent ever given in this city. There will be 200 plates and no end of expense and fun.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
A SURPRISED ENGLISHMAN.
He Found That Only American Goods
 Were Wanted in Japan

New York, April 3.-L. c. Britain of London is just completing three year tour of the world, and has paid considerable attention to business con- ditions in the various sections of the world.
 ''The most remarkable feature of ex- isting conditions in trade, from my point of view, is the absolute and un- mistakable growth of a demand for American-made goods in China and Ja- pan," he said Evidently your Amer ican business man has active and eff fective drummers in those countries, for the interest, made so manifest by the events and incidents of the last year, could not have been inspired by any spontaneous desire on the part of the people of the far east For ex- ample, during my recent sojourn in Tokio, happened to hear of an oppor- tunity to place a large order of iron and steel products. I am interested in the iron business, and I decided to make a bid. Imagine my surprise when I was politely informed that it would be impossible to consider any other offers than those made by Amer ican firms. I asked the reason for this, and was told that, in the opinion of the experts of Japan, the United States furnished the best article of the world"
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
SPAIN RESORTS TO PRAYER.
An Appeal to Heaven for Success
 Against the United States.

Madrid, April 3.-At noon today it developed on investigation that the statement in the newspapers here to the effect that United States Minister General Stewart L. Woodford had re- ceived from the United States a reply to Spain's note is incorrect. The United States legation later in the day gave out the following announcement: Up to noon today the minister had not received a reply from his govern ment to the ultimatum of the Spanish government"
 From all the pulpits in Madrid to- day the priests read a letter from the bishop of this diocese announcing that he considered war imminent and order ing prayers for the success of the Spanish army. A majority of the newspapers today regard war as in evitable. They think General Stewart L. Woodford has communicated final answer to the government.
 Fl Liberal says: 'fIt is clear no concessions will satisfy the United States except the independence of Cuba, and we had better immediately end that uncertainty" The whole ar ticle of Fl Liberal on the subject is bellicose in tone
 The Pals asserts that great uneasi- ness prevails at Washington concern ing the attitude of the southern states in case Of war with Spain and also because the Spaniards are organized in Mexico to invade the states from the Mexican republic.''
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
THIS IS GLORIOUS.
Notable Spanish Victory in Cuba
 Today.

Havana, April 3.-A Spanish column trict of Manzanillo, province of San tiago de Cuba, has, it is onnounced by the Spaniards, destroyed during the last three days ninety-four farms, a sugar cane mill, coffee plantation, some barracks and two hospitals. In addition Col. Escario's troops captured six insurgents.
 THE SPANISH SECURITIES.
 Madrid, April 3.-Spanish As closed yesterday at 74.3O.
 WARS AND RUMORS OF WARS.
 Berlin, April 3.-The Tageb1att to- day announces the presence in this city of an American flnancier, repre- senting syndicate, who is said to be trying to interest Berlin fnanciers in project for purchasing Cuba and paying Spain 1,5Oo, ,OOO,Oc2 pesetas, the syndicate recouping from the customs of Cuba. Inquiries at the United States embassy show no knowledge of the matter.
 New York, April 3.-Dr. Monao Les ser, surgeon-in-chief, and Sister Bet tina, head nurse of the Red Cross SO ciety, who went to Cuba to assist Miss Clara Barton in establishing hospitals there, arrived here today.
 New York, April 3.-It is reported that the United States has agreed with Denmark for the purchase of the Dan ish West Indies, St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John, and also two cruisers and three torpedo boat destroyers. Barcelona, April 3.-A quantity of artillery is about to be embarked on two vessels for conveyance to the Ca nary islands, to be used in their de fense in case of war. Employes of business houses here have offered a days pay monthly to cover the cost, about $300,000, of the purchase by Spain of B. L. McCalmont's steel yacht Giralda.
 Washington, April 3.-George c. Thorpe, formerly of Minneapolis, writes Congressman Eddy from Ell Paso that he is raising regiment there and wants a commission from the war department.
 1 Berlin, April 9.-Lieutenant Com mander Niblack, United States naval attache here, is continuing negotia- tions with the Germania yard for a 1 3,OOO-ton armored cruiser, which is be- ing built there for Brazil, but which will not be finished for a long time.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
SUGAR IMPORTS.
A Large Increase During the Month
 of February.

Washington, April 3.-In the month ly publication of the bureau of statis- tics of the treasury department which will appear during the second week in April, showing complete records of inn ports and exports for February, a Special table showing the increase of the sugar imports during that month will appear. It will show that the encouraging increase in customs re- ceipts during February was due in con- siderable measure to the increase in sugar importations.
 The amount of sugar imported through all the ports during the month was 339, ,S06,909 pounds, the largest
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS SLOW.
Only FortyThree of 1000 Applicant:
 Accepted for Duty.

New York, April 3.-A big crowd of men appeared at the navy yard in Brooklyn, today, despite the rain, seek ing for a chance to enlist This was due to the emergency order calling for short term men. There were .O0O ap- plicants at the receiving ship Vermont of whom 400 passd through the hands of the recruiting officers and forty three were accepted.
 Men are badly needed for the vessels being transformed into auxiliary cruisrs. An order has been issued to enlist so far as possible the crews of the yachts and tugs bought, but there are not more than half enough of them There was great activity on the Yer mont today. The recruits are being drilled in everything pertaining to sea- manship. Squads and petty officers are being initiated into the mysteries of rope splicing, knot making and ham mock swinging.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
A BULL FIGHT.
Of More Interest Than War With the
 United States.

Madrid, April 3.-Despite the efforts of the press to work up patriotic en- thusiasm, the public seems indifferent to the situation. Except among of ficials it is rarely discussed. The peo- pie are chiefly interested in the result of the big lottery just announced and in preparations for an extraordinary bull fight on Easter Sunday, at which celebration toreadors from all parts of Spain will perform.
 Her majesty is reported to have said to Senor Sagasta: T received from my husband heritage for our son and will never agree to have that heritage curtailed" At the same time it is re- ported that the queen regent is doing much to avoid a rupturue.
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amount since the passage of the pres ent tariff law. The imports during the preceding month were 151, 403, ,O00 pounds. and during the month of De cember 1O6, ,o00 pounds.
 The customs duties levied on the i'm ports of sugar during February amounted to more than $3000010 This was at the rate of about $45 5,000,- 900 per year. This is about three quarters of the amount expected to be derived from sugar imports after the tariff law has had opportunity to show its full effect on the revenues.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
THE OMAHA EXPOSITION.
Everything Will Be Ready for the
 Opening on June l.

Omaha, Neb., April 3.-Announce- ment was made today upon the author ity of the chief architects of the trans Mississippi exposition that all con- struction work will be finished in am- pie time for the installation of exhib- it's and the perfection of concessions by the opening day, June 1. The large buildings are nearly ready for artistic decoration save the fine arts building and the immense structure which the
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
ENGLAND ASKS SOMETHING.

Pekin, April 3.-Great Britain has demanded a lease of Wei Hai Wal on the Shan Tung peninsula after the Japanese evacuation, as a compensa- tion for the disturbance of the balance of power in the gulf of Peckili In diplomatic circles small doubt is en- tertained that China will concede the demand which is believed to be favor ably regarded by Japan.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
A FLYING SQUADRON.
Something Organized Only When Busi
 ness Is Imminent.

Hampton Roads, Va, April 3.-The practical completion of the flying squadron of the American navy by the assignment of Commodore w. S. Schley to take charge and his accept ance as marked by his active operation on Monday last. is an epoch making an event in the history of the present difficulty. No other action of this government since the Maine disaster so actively determines the fact that actual warfare has been expected.
 The North Atlantic squadron is al- ways organized and the appointment of Captain Sampson to it's command is but natural sequence of the re- tirement of Admiral Sicard from active duty. So, too, the assignment of the ships of war to that squadron or to the Pacific squadron are but moves to- ward the mobilization that might oc- cur at any time. But flying squadrons are, too, the direct outcome of dan gerous conditions, and are not necessaries of standing navies in times of peace. They are creations of an extraordinary nature formed only when the government fully decides that there is a fear of an attack or that the time is ripe for an attack.
 It is therefore not only possible. but highly probable that the new American flying squadron has work cut out for it. The fleet practically gathered and altogether proposed that will bear this euphonious title is one of the most formidable that can be gathered together by any nation.
 | Realistically in favor of the United States as this statement may be, the facts bear it out in the average rate oi | speed, in the armored protection, iI the caliber, in the number of guns and in the fighting quality and discipline of the men. It can be proven thai the composition of this flying squadron is superior in point of number, being ture that can be formed by a foreign power On the Brooklyn evidence ot an unmistakable character was appar ent that every man from the stoker: to the commandant was not only fear
 less of battle, but courted it and hoped it would come
 WAITING FOR THE TEXAS.
 Fortress Monroe, April 3.-Commo
 dore. Schley will tomorrow notify th,
 authorities at Washington that witl
 the arrival of the Texas he will b.
 ready to move at an hours notice. Th'
 most formidable squadron of fast fight
 CTS ever gotten together is complete
 with the exception of the Texas. Tn,
 cruiser Minneapolis began at noon to day to change her coat and the paint
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
A FLYING SQUADRON
A Naval Organization Which in Itself is Sufficient Sign That This Government Re- gardS War as Natural Se- 0uenCe of Late Events.

WaShin gtOn, April 3.-The eXpecIa- ton in the senate is that the report of the committee on foreign relations on the Cuban situation will be made to the senate not later than Wednes- day and if the report should be made at that time the probabilities are that it will engage the greater share of the senate's time for the remainder of the week. The committee will report without debate Undoubtedly a large majority of the members of the sen ate are favorable to some declaration apropos to the Cuban situation, but there is certain to be a difference of opinion on the course to be pursued and the language to be used, which will be sufficient to prevent immediate action except in one contingency.
 This contingency is the possibility of an agreement as to the details be- tween the president and the commit tee. If the committees report should prove to be in accord with the presi- dents recommendation in all essential particulars, the senate will likely adopt the resolutions brought in with out debating them. There is, how ever. a considerable element in the senate which is opposed to war ex- cept as a last extremity, and there are several who think there ought to be delay Of at least week or ten days before action is taken in congress in order to insure the safe landing of ships and war supplies now on their way to this country from Europe.
 The committee on foreign relations is not impressed with this line of reasoning and statements are made that Spain is nc, better prepared for hostilities than we. The members oi the committee do not expect the pres ident's message before Tuesday and they are prepared to wait until We'd nesday.
 When the presidents message is read it will, on Senator Davis motion, be referred to the committee on foreign relations, which will bring in it's re- port later in the day, or it may not do so until the following day. So far as it is informed as to the probable line of the presidents message, the com mittee is now prepared to report, but the members realize that there may be some details of the message that vii require careful considration, and II that event they will give more time te it than an hour or two on the day O it's presentation.
 Unless there is a change in the com mittee's conclusions after the presi dent is heard from, the resolutions re ported will recommend the recogni tion of the independence of Cuba witt a declaration for armed intervention tc make independence practicable. The. will also include the Maine explosion as one of the causes set forth for thi action. The resolutions will be ac companied by a carefully drawn repo. written by Senator Davis justIfyin them. For the rest of the week tn senate will probably give its attention to the appropriation bills and miscel laneous measures on the calendar
 QUIET AT KEY WEST.
 Key West, April 3.-Today ha passed very quietly and there wer no movements of the fleet. Tonigh the Nashville will take the patrol ant at all times extreme vigilance is main tained. The first message over tn
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04

United States government is building. On the latter the staff work is nearly done and the dome is receiving it's finishing touches. The concessionaries are pushing the construction work rap idly, as are the various states, some of which are erecting buildings.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
TO CHARTER A RELIEF SHIP.
The Central Cuban Committee Will
 Secure Vessel of It's Own.

New York, April 3-A ship will be chartered by the Central Cuban relief committee for the purpose of sending provisions and other commodities to the sufferers in Cuba. Stephen Bar ton of the committee said today, al though provisions were being sent to Cuba with as much expedition as pos sible, matters would be facilitated greatly when a vessel was placed in commission. Tt is possible" he said. that the first cargo in the chartered vessel will be sent about April 20. There are ten ports along the northern and southern coasts of the island which must be reached. Today supplies are sent to Havana and there distributed by means of the railroad When we have vessel of our own it will be easy to go from one port to another and unload what supplies are neces- sary."
Arizona republican., 1898-04-04
TUCSON POSTMASTER.

Washington. April 3-(Special.)- J. Thep resident will nominate L. R. Hayes to be postmaster at Tucson to succeed Thomas Hughes, the present postmaster, whose nomination the sen- ate refused to confirm last week. Hayes nomination will probably be sent in tomorrow.
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ing will be finished by tomorrow after noon. Her bunkers are filled with coal and like the other vessels of the fleet she is fully ammunitioned. Com modore Schley expects the battleshlp Texas within the next eight hours.
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In the Meantime Spain Becomes Interested in
 a Bull Fight.
THE END NEXT WEDNESDAY,

new cable from Key West to the Dry Tortugas was sent today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-06
Trying e Cut the Rates Paid the
Railway
POST OFFICE BILL IN TEE SENATE
Figures 81 tie Department Charged
With Being Unreliable.
Mr.. QUAY'S STATEMENT

Rev. Or. Teunis Hamlin, pastor OF the
Church OF the Covenant, this city, deliv-
ereo the invocation at the opening of the
senate today. He prayed that victory
might De given to the army and navy of
lhe United States. and that the blessing
OF God might rest upon the President, his
advisers and the Ceng1 ess OF the country.
and that the cause of freedom and honor
and justice be promoted
"A bill granting the Santa Fe and Grand
Canyon Railroad Company right of way
through the Grand Canyon forest reserve
In northern Arizons was passed.
In requesting a conference upon a pen.
sion bill Mr.. Gallinger On. H.), chairman OF
the pension committee, said that the House
rad tacitly adopted rule that in cases
where the widow of general officer had nc
pensfonable status in the pension depart
m ant no pension exceeding $50 month
would be granted, but in such cases where
a pension was already being received the
pension might be increased to $50 a month
Mr. Gallinger made the statement, he said
In order that the Senate might realize the
utility OF pressing for pensions OF SIS On
800 a month.
were passed.
lhe POSt once Bill.
The consideration Of the post Office ap.
preparation bill was resumed, the pending
question beiEg- upon the amendment offer
ed yesterday by Mr.. Pettigrew Is. d.. pro.
viding for a reduction of 20 per cent in the
amount paid to railroads for the transpor.
tation of the mails.
Concerning the amendment, Mr.. Quay
pointed out that section Of the pending
bill provided for joint commission, con-
sisting of three members of the Senate and
three of the House Of Representatives, to
make thorough investigation of the en-
tire subject touched by the amendment Of
fered. He added that the committee on
post offices and post roads already had
made d partial investigation of the matter
and had had before it for examination Off
GERS of the principal railroads of the coun-
try. This investigation had shown that the
amount paid for the transportation of mail
was much less in proportion than that paid
for the transportation of freight or express
matter. u, 49,.
Mr.. Quay''then had read some of the
statements made On the subject to the COM
mittee, in order, as he said, sarcastically
Ito prepare for the political diatribes which
are to follow my remarks
After the reading of the statements by
the clerk, Mr.. Quay said the adoption OF
Mr.. Pettigrew's amendment would result III
reducing the compensation Of the railroads
SG,o0J.ooO without any evidence as to the
result or righteousness OF the action. He
maintained that the investigation author
lied by the pending bill ought to be made
before ony action was taken.
Mr.. Petugrew supported his amendment
He said that the statements presented by
Mr. Quay were purely expartes in their Ma
turc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-06
oLIvE1rE OFF TO CUBAN COAST.
On Board Are Several United States
Officers of Rank.

On Board Are Several United States
Officers of Rank.
The steamer Olivette, which has been at
the docks at Port Tampa with banked fire
for several days. sailed suddenly yesterday
for Key West. On board were Lieut. Col. W.
H. Lawton Of Gen. Skaters staff, inspect
or general of the southwestern district, and
Commodore Watson. On account of the
near approach of the time when the United
States troops will be called upon to effect
landing in Cuba and the fact that Colonel
Lawton is on General Skaters staff a
good deal of significance is attached to the
departure.
1t is supposed that Colonel Lawtons trip
is for the purpose Of gathering all the in
formation possible as to the movements of
the Spanish fleet and the disposition of the
Spanish forces in Cuba. A conference prob
ably will be held at Key West with the
commanders of the American fleet. at
which a plan Of cooperation with the
United States war vessels will be arranged
and all the details as to conveys and pro-
lection agreed upon.
Lieutenant Colonel Ludlow, chief engin-
eer in charge of the defenses Of New York
harbor arrived in Tampa today and held
an extended conference with members of
General Skaters staff. The subject under
discussion was not given out.