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The times., 1898-07-27
SIMPSONS PRINTED PROOF.
Circulars Depended on to Prove
HFs parffcinaffon

Circulars Depended on to Prove
His Participation
ORDER OF BATTLE.
l. 5 Flagship New York, First Rate,
OF Santiago De Cuba, June > Isgs
The feet of Santiago de Cuba VIII be organized
during the operations against that port and the
Spanish squadron as follows:
First sluaGr.r-J nder tie personal command OF
the C0mmander-in-chief;
NEW YORK
IONA-
OREGON.
NEW ORLEANS
MAYFLCWEP-
PORTER
Second squadron Commodore Schley;
BROOKLYN.
MASSACHt SETS,
TEvaS
MARBLEHEAD,
WIEN.
Vessels Joining subsequently, viii be assigned
~ the comuander-in-chief. The vessels Will
blockade Santiago de Cuba closely, keeping about
SIX miles from the Moro in the daytime aud
closing IN al night. the lighter vessels well IN
shore. The first squadron VIII blockade on the
east side Of the port. and the second squadron
the ships must close and engage soon as
possible and endeavor TO sink ms vessels or
force them 10 run ashore in the channel. II i
not considered that the shore batteries are Of
sufficient power TO do any material injury 10 bat
tleshs.s
In smooth weather the vessels will coal On sta
tion. II withdrawn 10 coal elsewhere CT for other
duty. the blockading vessels on either side viii
cover the angle thus LETT vacant.
The times., 1898-07-27

MEMORANDUM NO. II.
u. s. Flagship New York, First Rate,
of Santiago de Cuba, June IL, 1895.
Sir: When the blockadc, vessels viii. unless
for some special temporary for the CON
traTy habitually head toward the land, instead
OF away from il.
Very respectfully,
W. 7. SAMPSON.
Rear Admiral L. s. Navy.
Commander-in-C Chief, L. :. Naval Force, North
Atlantic Station.
The Commanding Officer. u. S. S. -.
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The anthracite coaler situation was one
of the principal influences in the days
trading. There was a general belief that
the presidents at their meeting yesterday
afternoon would follow the lead of Lack
awanna on Monday and restore prices to
a paying basis. 1t is not yet known if
this action was taken.
The times., 1898-07-27
WHEAT MARKET WEAK.
Crop News From the Northwest
Bearisb

Chicago, July 26.-The wheat market to-
day was decidedly weak, cash lots SELL
ing off from SC to &c. July sold off &c:
September opened at &c 3-4G66 rs and sold
at So IA at the close. Cash demand was
light and receipts showed an increase.
Continental reports reported weather per-
feet.
Crop news from the Northwest was all
bearish.
The times., 1898-07-27
Protracted Parliamentary Regime.

Vienna, July 26-The government has
failed to re-establish the normal par
liamentary functions which were closed
with the termination of the session OF the
Reichsrath, which adjourned on June 13,
and a protracted n-parliamentary re-
gime is probable
The times., 1898-07-27

Spain's first move is undoubtedly large
one. There is a disposition in Admins
tration circles TO regard 1t as largely a
"feeler," a diplomatic move rather than
a real suit for peace and surrender in
any sense of the term. If this is the case
there will be no reason to feel mucn
elated over the news for some days to
come at least. II is the belief OF many
careful men that Spain is not ready as
yet TO consider the terms that America
will demand. At the same time the fact
that Spain has been brought to the point
where she believes she ought TO give up
is encouraging. The probability is that
the street will be more confident over the
prospect than the Administration and the
general public, and that the market will
be buoyant for several days, until there
is some definite indication, If such is to
come, that Spain is playing for time. The
market will be strong almost surely.
The times., 1898-07-27
Washington stock Exchange.

Sales-National Safe Deposit and Trust,
10 at 1l2 1-2 and 20 at 112. United States
Electric Light, at 100 and 10 at 1Ol. Mer-
genthaler Linotype, 10 at l76 1-2 10 ar
l76 3-4. and 25 at Ia. American Graphic
phone, at Y 81 and % at l3.
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1t is stated on very good authority that
San Antonio and Aransas Pass first mort
gage bonds will sell much higher in the
near future. They have been quite active
recently and the buying has been good.
The road is managed by the Southern Pa
cific which owns s2,000000 of the 5000, 600
stock. The bonds are 4 per cents, guar
anteed principal and interest by the
Southern Pacific.
The times., 1898-07-27
Coast Lirhts Exttnrut.bed.

London. July ga dispatch 10 Lloyds
from Gibraltar says that the lights at
Alm.na Point and Ceuta have been ex-
tinguished by the Spanish authorities
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SPECIAL NOTICES.


WntcrmeIons. WaterneiOns.
Just arrived at Eleventh Street wharf
cargo of Fine Melons. consigned to J. III.
RICHARDSON & co. jy26-2t
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Money to Loan on

Household Furniture. Pianos. DC, with.
out removal from owners possession; paymtnts
received principal. which reduces the cost OF
carrying; all business strictly CONFIDENTIAL; no
expense 10 applicant il loan is not made: ef1.
cient service enables US TO act promptly on all
applications. See us before going elsewhe-.
Capital Loan Guarantee Co.,
oo1 r Street N. w.
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MEMORANDUM NO. is.

L. $ Flagship New York, First Rate,
of Santiago de Cuba, June u, 1885.
Sir: While bockading the Spanish fleet in
Santiago de Cuba, vessels will hereafter maintain
a blockade distance of four miles during the day
time.
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National Mortgage L Oan Co.,
625 r St n w

s PER CENT INvEsTNENT-Di, ,idends PAYABLE
july and January; thorough Investigation in
rited money in hand TO Loan straight or in
stallment loans. VA. II. YAGER & CO. 500
Ilth ST. NV. ie25-lmO-em
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Seu York staek market.
opea High Low Clos.

Corrected daily by w B. Hibbs Co.
members of the New York Stock Exchange
I425 / Street.
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Very respectfully,

Captain. L. 8 Navy. Commanding.
The COmmander-in-Chief L. ;. Naval
Force, North Atlantic Station.
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BANK STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
RESOURCES.

AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST COMPANY,
At Washington, in the District Of Columbia,
At the close OF business July H. 1865
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MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.

WANTED-S2. coo f1r d term of wears: sscurity
worth $500. J. " McCLINTuCK 6-3
81. ". jyz7-3t
MONEY To LOAN on D. c. real estate: payabls
in small monthly 5nstal,ments. JOHN T.
WALTER. WILSON WILLIAMS, 1921 F st. nv.
jy23-tf
WANTED-S1.5 800 for FIVE wears: viii give first
trust good property. Address FIRST
Trust. this Once iv22-7t-en
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REPORT OF THE C,1NDTTToS

OF .hz
WASHINGTON LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY,
At Washington, in tss District of Columbia
At the close q business July u, Isg5.
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Chicago Grain ana Provision Market

Corrected daily by w. B. Hib5s s. Co. ;,
members OF the New YORK Stock Exchange,
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
MEET TREACHERY
 WITH THE SWORD
Continued from First Page.

to-day that the administration did not want war, that 1t would seek to settle the pending question, as grave as 1t IS, through the Legislative Department. He thinks that if war came 1t would be precipitated by Spain's attitude and not by that of the United States. That the administration still regards a peaceful settlement of the matter on an indemnity basis, whatever the decision of the Court Of Inquiry may be, was further confirmed by Secretary Sher man in conversation with Senators at the Capitol to-day.
 The venerable Secretary spent some time with his former colleagues and talked freely with them concerning the entire Cuban question, and the Maine disaster in particular. He made 1t clear to them that an indemnity would be demanded in proportion to the cir cumstances hereafter to be developed by the decision of the court of inquiry as to the extent of Spain's responsibil- ity. In no case did he expect that the disaster would be dealt with as casus belli, but he clearly indicated that Spain would be held liable for indemnity if one fact is established-that the explo-
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
Longs Request for More Seamen Has Not Been
 Acted Upon.
When the Bill Is Reported It Will Be Speedily Passed
 by Congress.
War Department Makes Arrange ments for the Two New Regl-
 naents of Artillery.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK. Feb 26.-A Washing ton special to the Herald says: Secre- tary Long may have to wait until the latter part of next week or longer Ioi the legislation which he has asked au- thorizing the enlistment or looO addl- tional seamen. Chairman Boutelle of the Naval Committee received the Sec retary's letter this morning, but he dlo not think the necessity for Legislation was SO urgent as to warrant him III calling a special meeting of the Naval Committee to consider the draft of the bill the Secretary submitted. When saw Boutelle late this evening he said he had not given the matter much con- sideratiOn, and he did not know wheth- CT he would call special meeting for Monday or not He consulted with Speaker Reed and with Senator Hale chairman of the Senate Naval Com m1ttee, during the day, but he would not say that any programme had been agreed upon. Should his committee meet and report the bill there is nc question whatever as to it's speedy pas sage through the House under spe- cial order from the Committee on Rules.
 One matter that prevents Boutelle giving much attention to the request Of Secretary Long for more sailors is his great anxiety to get the bill for the relief of the survivors and the heirs Of the victims of the Maine disaster through Congress as quickly as pos sible
 Representative Cannon, chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, is opposing the consideration of this bill at present.
 The officials of the War Department have completed all the preliminary ar engagements fer the immediate execu- tion of the bill, which is expected to be- come law within the next few days. providing for two additional regiments of artillery. There will be no difficulty whatever in securing men, applications for enlistment having been received far in excess of the number required viz, 1610 men. Great care will be taken in the recruiting, and only the best men will be accepted. Under the law all the new men must be citizens of the United States. It is probable the ranks will be recruited to large extent from men who have already served one or more leIIIIS III liie dTIly. AS ldSl as recruited they will be gathered at the recruiting rendezvous and held to await the action of the, general com manding. The principal rendezvous for recruits are at Fort Slocum, New York Washington Barracks, Columbus Bar racks, Ohio; Fort Sheridan, H.. and Jefferson Barracks, Mo. The present intention is to transfer experienced non- commissioned officers and men to the new regiments as a nucleus foI their organization and to fill their places by promotion and recruits. With the two new regiments there will be seven regiments of artillery, and the total strength of the army. including the hospital corps, ordnance and engi- neer battalion and the West Point de tachment, will be increased to nearly 27, 900 men.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27

tor Proctor, former Secretary of War. His coming at this time has caused much comment, both among Ameri- cans and Spaniards When 1 saw Sen ator Proctor this morning he pro tested emphatically that his visit had no official significance whatever; that the only business he has in hand IS bus mess of a purely private nature; that he has been tarpon-hshing in Florida, and Is in Cuba chiefly for his health.
 Consul-General Lee seems anxious to verify what Senator Proctor says. When 1 told the Consul last night that the Senator would arrive this morning he appeared surprised and admitted 1t was the first information he had re- ceived on the subject. Lee promptly added, however, that the fact that he, the Consul-General, had not been in formed was the best possible evidence that no official significance could req sonably be attached to Senator Proc tors visit
 Despite these statements, Senator Proctor's wel-known relations of in- timacy with the President, his record in the Senate and the War Department and his reputation for coolness and good judgment, cause Americans in Havana to accept his explanation with some degree of incredulity. Persons who have known the Senator for years
 to-day remarked that he does not look like man who needs travel for his health Mr. Proctor, in fact, appears particularly robust. It is even pointed out that there are other localities iii the tropics which under present condi- tions, may justly be regarded as more nearly ideal health resorts than the city of Havana.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27

sion was due to some exterior cause, however 1t may have happened.
 The extent of Spain's responsibility hinges a great deal upon the question whether there are any mines in Havana harbor. The Spanish Government, through Senor Dubosc of the Spanish legation here, has positively declared that there are no mines in the harbor The authorities here are not prepared to deny the accuracy of his statement. The secret archives of the military aad naval divisions of our War and Navy departments do not contain any proof of the existence of such mines Al though 1t has been stated that Captain Sigsbee, some time before the disaster. reported that the harbor was full of torpedo mines and there was one di- rectly under the Maine, the statement is emphatically denied at the Navy De partment, and I am positively assured by officers whose business it is to know that there Is not a particle of re liable information in either State or Navy departments to warrant the con clusions that there are any torpedo mines in the anchorage ground of Ha- yana harbOr.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND
 ON THE NATIONS CRISIS.
If Guilt Is Brought to Spai 1's Door, Justice Must Be
 Done

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Archbishop Ireland, who is in this city, said In an interview to-day on the Spanish ques- ton:
 T have fully considered everything that I have seen in the papers and while at Washington I talked to the officials of the Government, and in my opinion nothing has yet come to light that would, in my judgment, call for rupture between the United States and Spain. Certainly, if guilt is brought to the door of Spain full retributive jus tice should be the order of the day. Liberal indemnity, apologies and full reparation ought to be preferable to the legislators rather than that course which would entail the country into the consequences of war.
 "The attitude of the administration is dignified, worthy of this great na- tion. War scares and the clamors of war do not move it. It awaits the me- cessity of war, meanwhile making ready. Mr. Mckinley will not rush the country into a needless conflict. Should the honor of the country demand that MT Mckinley sign the proclamation of war, he will do it with the same love for peace, the same courage and the same trust in the God of our nation that characterized Abraham Lincoln nearly forty years ago."
 What is the attitude of the Catholic church at this time?" was asked.
 'The Catholic church assumes no at titude of any kind. She has not been called upon the scene. The fact that Spain is a Catholic nation matters nothing. The question is not one of re- ligion If there is a question at all, it l is not one of national and international right and nothing else"
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
MERCHANTS CONSPIRED
 TO DESTROY THE MAINE
Three Spaniards of Havana Alleged . to Have Bought Explosives
 From the Government.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-A special to a morning paper from Key West, Fla. says: I have to-day received private information from Havana that con vinces me that the de struction of the Maine was the work of three Spanish merchants.
 They have stores on Muralla street between Habana and Villegas streets. These men obtained the torpedo or mine from sone one connected with the Spanish Government, and gave it to one of the three conspirators.
 The four were to receive $1O,0OO, all though only part of the money has been paid One of the men employed was a. well-known diver of Regla, the best in the harbor
 The spot selected to place the bat tery, connected by wire with the mine or torpedo, was over a bank called Bajo de Santa Cataline, close to the Maine.
 This information comes from a source that gives it great weight. have reason to believe that this clew will lead to the detection of the per- petrators of the Maine outrage.
 The information that the mine or fixed torpedo was operated from Santa SdtdliHe WHdTl comes tO Iilc IIOHl lWe sources as well as the statement that the men engaged in the work were poorly paid for the hideous success.
 Santa Catalina is q huge old hos pital built out in the water across from Havana. It has been abandoned for some time and it's deserted vastness would afford all the opportunity want ed by set of skilled divers to operate from. Here the conspirators met night after night and planned the destruc- tion of the battle-ship.
 They had but a sh, t distance to gc after leaving the wharf, and as ths air pump was worked inside out ol sight, and as the diver moved be heath the water it was impossible fol the watch on the ship to observe the movements of those working to place the mine
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
PATRIOTIC AMERICANS ARE READY

ished to submit its report until it has had better opportunity of actually in specting the bottom of the wrecked ship. This will not be possible. of course, until the more powerful wreck ing apparatus now en route from New York has arrived here and had time enough to raise the shattered ship, at least partially, and clear, away the mud from around her hulk.
 The concluding session to-day was one of considerable importance. Cap tain Sigsbee was recalled to go over certain portions of his previous testi- mony. @
 Consul General Lee visited the Man grove shortly before she sailed and conferred briefly witfi the members of the board ? He was not there as wit ness, but rather as the escort of Sena- tor Proctor and his travelling com panion, M.. M. Parker of Washing ton. The party first visited Captain Cowles on board the Fern and then came over to the MangroEe in one of the Ferns boats. Senator Proctor was presented to the members of the board and then, after brief informal con ference with Consul General Lee, dur ing which the members of the court referred to the prospects Of their early return here, the General and Senator went ashore and the Mangrove headed down harbor and had soon passed Moro Castle.
 The greater part of to-day's session was again devoted to Ensign Powell son, who had been recalled to elaborate his previous testimony. The board ex- amined him in great detail and put the expert young constructor through series of technical questions. MT. Pow olson used elaborate drawings to illus trate his testimony and showed a thor ough, knowledge of the subject, an swering all questions put by Judge Ad- vocate Marix and Captain Chapman, who for a time assumed the role of questioner.
 Senator Proctor and his Washington friend visited Dr. Brunncr to-day un- der Consul General Lees escort. The vaccination marks were not so recent as they ought to have been and so the distinguished Senator had to submit his arm to the lance of pr. Brunner, who is no respector of persons. Even Sen atorial dignity had to yield to vaccine virus, and 1t yielded gracefully.
 Only three bodies were recovered to- day The platform to be constructed for the use of the divers is not yet ready, and the work consequently was not so successful as was hoped. One body, that Qt J. w. Johnson, was iden- tihed later through tattoo marks on the arms.
 Fred Holzer, reported dying in an earlier dispatch, died in the hospital to- dov
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
More Wreckers for Havana.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-At the office of the Merritt & Chapman Dredging and Wrecking Company to- day it was said that the wrecking tug Underwater of Boston and the derrick Chief would start from here to-day for Havana to assist in the work of re- moving salvage and raising the wreck of the Maine. Captain Kearn Feeney said the company sent seyenty-f1ve men to Havana to aid in the work of raising the Maine, and that this week the big derricks, the Reliance and the Monarch, would be sent to Havana. The Monarch has a lifting capacity of 200 tons and the Reliance 175 tons.
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
THE NAVAL COURT
 HAS LEFT HAVANA.
Will Resume Its Sessions to Take Testimony at Key West, Prob
 ably on Monday Morning.

HAVANA, Feb. 2o-The lighthouse tender Mangrove sailed at half-past : this afternoon for Key West with mem bers of the Naval Court of Inquiry on board. Their purpose is to make a leisurely run to Key West and resume the sessions there on Monday morning. In all probability four or five days will be long enough to secure all the testi- mony in Key West, and at the expira- .tion of that time Havana will again be- come the scene of investigation. It is believed now the board will not be sat
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27

this morning, was shown upstairs to the room of Consul-General Lee, where they remained in close consulta- ton for several hours. COnsul-Gen- era1 Lee rarely goes to the Consular office until after breakfast, at about II o'clock. The fact that Senator Proctor sought a conference immediately 1n the hotel, instead of seeking it later at the Consulate, is regarded as significant by people who profess to see graver pur- poses than tarpon-hshing ln the Yer mont statesman's arrival.
 It may be of some interest to know that Captain Eulate of the Spanish cruiser Vizcaya was not long ago com mander of the navy-yard III Havana. He was in charge when the Competi- tor was captured and presided at the trial of the captain and crew. He rec commended to the authorities in Madrid that the prisoners be shot.
 The Colonial or Autonomist Govern ment has appointed Manuel Rafael An gulo to act as delegate in New York to negotiate the proposed commercial treaty with the United States. His sal ary IS $oooo a year, according to the official gazette.
 The rebels continue to display great activity, and without fighting any i'm portant engagements manage to keep large forces of Spanish troops contin- ually moving.
 Senor Calvez y Delmonte, formerly editor of a Separatist paper in New York, has arrived at Havana and been appointed Judge of Guanabacoa. The Colonial Government has stated its willingness to grant &her important appointments to persons accepting au- tonomy.
 The Naval Board of Inquiry has con- cluded its first work of investigation Most of the salient evidence available is undoubtedly now in' its possession Yet there is no reason to expect an early report. The board cannot justly be said to have been slothful in its work, but is has been exceedingly de liberate Indeed, the impression here is growing, as already indicated in these dispatches, that there is distinct pur- pose, doubtless inspired by high au- thority, to gain as much time as car be safely done without actually expos ing the board to the charge of dilatori- ness in the prosecution of its task.
 The belief that this is the purpose o the administration is strengthened by the arrival here this morning of Sena-
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
MILLIONAIRES OF NEWPORT MOVE
 VALUABLES
Owners of Cliff Castles to Save Personal Property From the Possibility of DestructioD
 by SpoDish Cups.

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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-27
HURRY ORDERS RECEIVED AT
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 pared.

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