davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
SPANS Answer Unsatisfactory
to the Administrator.
WILL ACT ON TUESDAY NEXT
The President is Preparing Message to that BodyThe
Views of Cabinet Officer, Referring to Spans Broken
Promises, Doubts Her Sincerity in the Latest Order and
Expects Congress to Declare for Prompt intervention
WASHINGTON, April 2.

midnight Spain government
broken unless Spain shall accede the demands of President Mckinley 1t
and there is nothing in view but
Monday President Mckinley
pairing his be that body probably Monday
Minister Congress officially
the statement made the state department this
is expected to take action
War is inevitable, the conflict has practically begun
The
Vcaya Oquendo
Porto Rico have not reached that port
A
had reached Porto Rico butt could be confirmed The officials
the fa Rico much before the
The Spanish Transatlantic which
placed Spanish These
vessels can be turned into cruisers in a weeks
The
battaons battalion battalion
artillery, regiment of g
of additional aerymen infantry Rico
The the Spanish
reinforced
public.
gunboat
Pnzon left Havana last night and returned to-day All the
the The
6anco that President Mckinley
evtabe despatch
President Mckinley Spain that the
authority refer to
energies and The the of Sagas and its
is doubtless public
the knowledge that the European will
in behalf
March
fore taken supplies to the Spanish army Cuba They laden with
stores and have board
Madrid report
lister Woodford S preparing the
The London Times publishes the following despatch
the Spanish
United
shall with proposal good
the American Government
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
THE ISSUE MADE UP.
SPANS Answer the Limit of Concession
From Madrid.
wAsHINGToN, April ?.

WAsHrNGToN, April ?.
From the Spanish standpoint there
is the same disposition as that shown
by the authorities here to regard the
Issue as made up The answer Of Spain
is looked upon as the limit of conces-
sion which Madrid will grant. If there
is to be another move, the Spanish
government looks to the United States
to make it. This, at least, is the situa-
tlon as 1t presents itself to those best
Informed in Washington. OF course
1t cannot be foretold what Madrid will
do in the stress of circumstances with
in the next two days But those best
able to judge do not expect any fur
ther move from Madrid, as they say
that Spain has reached the limit of
her concessions.
The Spanish minister has naturally
been center in the exciting Incidents.
He is fully conscious of the gravity of
the situation, and while still express
ing hope for peace speaks to his friends
of the eventualities which may come.
To one of them he said yesterday that
he could not believe that two nations
made up of calm and sensible people
would rush into the untold horrors Of
war He added that It would be a
wicked and cruel crime for this result
TO be precipitated The staff of the le-
cation is working day and night, and
the lights in the legation office were
burning until 3 o'clock this morning
while the secretaries and attaches were
deciphering cablegrams and in return
reducing dispatches to cipher for trans
mission to Madrid.
Late yesterday afternoon a Madrid
bulletin was received stating that the
pope was seeking to exercise pacific in
huences by inducing both Spain and
the insurgents to accept an armistice
in Cuba. If this be true the pope has
not given any instructions or infor-
nation along this line to Mgr Martin
ELI, the papal delegate at Washington.
The latter has taken no step toward
mediation. 1t has been reported that
one of the archbishops Of the Catholic
church, in the course of an informal
conversation with high officials here,
suggested the mediation of the pope.
This, however, was unofficial, and no
authorized proposition of any char
acter has come from Rome. Further
more there is little reason to believe
the administration would receive with
favor any proposition of this character
| from foreign sources.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
CABINET OFFICIAL,
He Refers to Spain's Cold Blooded
Statement.

SthtenieHts
Washington, April 2.-Ons member of the
cabinet in speaking of the meetings yester-
day, spoke substantially as follows:
"In the morning 1t was apparent to
all of us that. having exhausted all
diplomatic efforts to bring about a
better condition of affairs in Cuba, and
they having failed, the whole question
must be submitted to congress. At our
afternoon meeting the president re-
quested each member of the cabinet to
express freely his individual opinion as
to what should be done. The discus
sion was entirely on the lines indicated
by the members. Nothing definite was
decided upon, and no conclusions
reached. The president will now take
the views submitted to him under con-
sideration preparatory to his message
to congress, which will be sent early
next week. President Mckinley has
done great deal of work recently, and
appears pretty well fatigued. Conse-
quently he will take some little rest
before beginning active work on the
message. He has not yet determined
upon what recommendation will be
communicated to congress. My own
faith can be put in promises made by
Spain, and this makes me hesitate
about accepting with any confidence
her latest proposals.
In the first place, she promised a
long time ago that the reconcentrados
would be released. The result shows
that this promise has not been kept.
Now she proposes TO release them, but
| kaan fhem under militia suDerVision.
| Who can tell whether she will adhere
to this expressed intention? Broadly,
there appears to be three courses open
| TO the president in dealing further with
this matter The first of these is to ac-
cept the proposals submitted by Spain
in reply to the American representa-
tions, the second to relegate the whole
matter to congress and let that body
do as 1t sees proper (Which l think
would mean intervention), and thirdly
TO take a middle stand But as 1 said
before nothing has yet been determined
upon by the president, or If he has ar
rived at a decision he has not commu-
nicated 1t to the members of the cab
inet.
spaIn's Cold Blooded Statement.
eyes, reference was made by Spain to
the Maine matter In the reply she sent
through Minister Woodford. She made
no offer TO pay for the loss, but sug-
gested that the matter be settled by
arbitration. So far as / recall she ex.
pressed no regret for the sad occur
renee, and the whole thing was re-
garded as a cold blooded statement"
The second session OF the cabinet
lasted from o'clock till s;2A.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
The President Preparing His Message to
Congress.

Congress.
Washington, April 2, 300 p. m.-President
Mckinley began the preparation of his mes
sage to Congress early this morning, after
long conference with members of his Cabinet
and public men. The adYices preferred by
the latter most urgently on tho President
was recognition and independence of Cuba
and Intervention at once. This course was
urged especially by Senators and members of
the lower House.
1t was intimated this morning that another
meeting of tho Cabinet would bo held this
afternoon.
1t was reported at noon to-day that Gen.
Woodford, the American Minister at Madrid,
had been recalled.
London afternoon newspapers declare that
only the intervention Of European power can
now prevent war between Spain and the
United States.
dispatch from Madrid says "Invsstiga-
tion shows that the Spanish torpedo hotilla
has not arrived at Porto Rico, but at Cape
Verde Islands They will proceed from that
port Immediately after coaling."
Very prominent members of Congress who
saw the President to-day say Mckinley in
his message will recommend such action by
Congress that will be satisfactory to Republi-
cans, and with few exceptions rally them
and the country to his support He says the
diplomatic correspondence will be such that
the Republican party and the country will be
proud of it. The legal facts in the case are
ably handled by Attorney General Greggs
The Maine affair will be touched on.
The message will probably not be sent to
Congress before Tuesday. The President will
hardly complete it before that time
AS sample of expression heard here to
day, the opinion of Representative Hull, one
of the leaders in the House, can be given. 81
regard war as inevitable as the future" sait
he.
The Senato's Foreign Relations Committe,
previously agreed to-day to accept the rec
ommendation of the subcommittee 70
resolution recognizing the independence o
Cuba and recommending armed intervention
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
HERE is A TRADE TONIC.

Like the blue birds which make their APP
pearance with the approach of spring, so we
appear before you with an announcement OF
our line of groceries and Easter needs. Our
groceries are as good as a tonic and good
groceries with economical prices are prevcn-
tative to exorbitant charges Our store is not
among the largest but our stocks ranks first.
We would suggest that you give US trial for
Easter As leader we offer the best Cali
fornia prunes at and pounds for 25 cents.
The leading and cheapest grocer, B. A.
FRIEDMAN, 216 West Centre street, three
doors below brick school building. 4-1-3t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

Mrs William Willman, of Mahanoy City,
a former resident of this town, has ,eturned
from the University Hospital, Philadelphia,
where she underwent a difficult operation,
She is reported as greatly improved and her
friends hope for permanent recovery.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

Prepare for Easter Sunday-aud enjoy am
extra week of the Spring inery by seeing our
line of ladies' silk capes and children's coats
These offerings are something unusual, for
our line is cleverly combined with worth
economy and quality. Our stock this spring
is far better than last spring, more price
worth, more fashion truth, more fabric
value, and nearer ideal tailoring perfection.
r.. +. GILL.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

Mike Novel was arrested by Policemen
Matz and Butler last night for insulting
woman on Coal street. He is serving time in
the lOckup
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

Berlin, April 2.-The German Ambassador
at Madrid reports that the Spanish Royal
family fears an outbreak unless the differ
ences between Spain and the United States are
soon settled, Everything is prepared in the
Royal Castle for hasty flight
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
Navel Cadets CaIIed.

Annapolis, April 2.-Ths naval cadets of
the first.class received orders this morning to
join their ships Immediately, and will leave
here this afternoon.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
BicISert's Cate
Chicken soup, free, tonight.
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Paris, April IN. Zola, the famous
novelist who was convicted of libel upon the
court-martial that tried Count Esterhazy, is
a free and yindicated mau. The Court Of
Appeals to-day Quashed the verdict of guilty
that was rendered in the noyelist's case.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

Mine Inspector Edward Brennan reports
two fatal and five non-fstal accidents in the
Shamokin districts for the month of March.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

After stoning Frank Kurczak about three
weeks ago George Zalensky made hurried
departure from the town, He was arrested
upon his return yesterday aud Justice Shoe
maker put him under 5000 bail.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

Bring cash and size of loom and see how
cheap you can buy carpets and oil cloths at
Frcke's carpet store. 4-1-Gt
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
FLYING SQUADRON.
TO Remain at Hampton Roads For the
Present.
WASHINGTON April 2

The flying squadron is to remain in
Hampton Roads, for the present at
least. This announcement was made
late yesterday afternoon by Secretary
Long, and sat at rest the reports which
had been current throughout the day
that a movement Of the squadron was
imminent. The secretary stated that
the department believed that the pres
ent rendezvous was the most available
one from which the ships under Com
modore Schley could operate in carry
Ing out the purposes for which it was
formed-that is, the protection of the
north Atlantic seaboard.
In the various phases of the situa.
ton yesterday the flying squadron
stood out prominently, both as a center
of public interest in connection with
the rumored orders for its sailing from
the Roads and as a matter of consid-
Grafton by the department. 1t Is stated
on reliable authority that the depart
ment discussed the question Of order
ing the ships to sea, presumably,
though not officially so stated, in con-
nection with the approach of the Span
ish torpedo fotilla, which arrived yes
terday at Porto Rico.
It has been an open secret for some
time that the naval authorities have
regarded the approach of the Spanish
hotilla with apprehension, and their
feelings in this regard were strong
enough to call the matter to the atten-
ton of the authorities. After consid-
ering the matter, however, it was de-
| cided that no orders would be issued
| looking to a movement of the squad
ron. While the decision is understood
to have been based primarily upon the
| fact that it would be unwise to re-
move the ships from their present val
liable strategic position, yet it is be-
lieved that diplomatic considerations
also had some weight, 1t was pointed
out that the sending of the squadron in
the direction Of the West Indies even
though its mission were not to inter
cept the flotilla, would be regarded as
a hostile act not warranted by the
present condition of affairs.
The flying squadron was completed
today by the arrival of the Minneapolis
at Hampton Roads, and the swiftes
group of warships ever gathered In on
command are now assembled unde
Commodore Schley's flag.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
Misses stank OpenIng.

To THE LADIES The spring opening of
our Easter millinery will take place this even
ing. In our exhibit can be seen a choice dis
play of all the predominating styles, shades
and shapes for the season. We also wish to
state in particular that the desires Of the
most humble as well as the most fastidious
may be satiated, as the prices on our millinery
are so arranged to suit all classes. our ladies
headgsar are revelations in milliner's art.
Thanking the ladies of Shenandoah and
vicinity for their past patronage, with a con-
tinuance Of same, we remain
Yours Respectfully,
MISSES STANK,
20 S. Jardin st.
Our new headquarters. 1t
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

Strawberry and Vanilla Ice Cream
To-day and tomorrow at Scheider's bakery,
27 East Centre street.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

Clam chowder will be served, free, to all
patrons tonight.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02

At KepchinsIis Arcade Cafe.
Hot Tamales, free tonight.
Hot lunch on Monday morning.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-04-02
THE HERALD

C,ea feS business because of lis kno0On
layge circulation and yendeyS rich
results To IFS dG1erfiSerS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-31
FyTRA-AMERICAN VIEWS.

Tho comments OF foreign papers upon VIC
Presidents policy in regard to Cuoa "''
ter described rs extrn American '"'N ,sa
American. They come from outside Ain''''"'
Int they are none the less. or most OF 'he',' a.,
American views That IS TO say, they cum.
with the most judiclous opinions heiu ~ '"
country. And they have the added "e'sns
Immortality. Some OF them, indeed come NV"
sources not always friendly to this cou"''y VI
m the President Their cordial approval -
therefore all the more grateful to thls cou"','
and nil the more convincing to the rest oi '"o
world. -,
"rbe London Standard" one Of the most au-
thorItatlve of papers, thinks the Presideh' ''a'
opened the way for n peaceful ana hohol"n'
sottIoment with Spain. THE London Daiiy
News" censorious OF this country ana hoS'"o
70 the President, takes similar view no ono
will suspect "The London Times or us AnnoIi-
can correspondent Of any partallty LOT MI "'
kinney. vet both give him cordial hpproVhi anu
even praise for his mastery course. ne o.
Jamess Gazette" unhestatingly declares spain
n he IN the wrong "The Westminster Tia
zctte." which IS as Radical as THE ST. James
e Conservative thinks the Presidents attitude
unexceptionabe The Globe alone Is not sat
isied with the fairness or the convincing char'
meter OF the report on the Maine. The DaHy
Graphic" regards the Message as the work or
n man of character and statesman, command-
ing the sympatnies OF the civilized world.
The views expressed upon the Continent or
Europe are not so fully reported NJ present ana
are probably less favorable TO this country.
They are. however. by no means hostile There
Is no longer talk about meeting the American
menace. or intervening in behalf Of Spain
against the Yankees Neutrality is now their
burden with some readiness TO mediate, but no
idea Of taking side with Spain. Even Austria,
most strongly OF all inclined to support the
Spanish cause, Is content with n desire for
pcaceful arbitration. The fact is, the nations
of the Old World have been brought TO n far
better understanding Of he resources and the
spirit of this country than ever before They
see that we have no desire TO NEEDLE with
European affairs. but are determined 10 protect
American interests in American affairs With
that attitude they cannot quarrel without self
qualification. They that the Monroe Doc
trine, which they once injudiciously deemed
a menace to them. is in fact as much n guar
antee to them Of immunity from American ag
erosion as II Is a warning not TO be aggres-
sive against America
The United States has cause TO fear the
Judgment OF the world upon It's course toward
Spain. Its policy is conceded even by alien
critics 10 be without fear and without reproach
Certainly it should command no less cordial
approval at the hands of the American people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-31
BUSINESS NOT MEASURED BY STOCKS


The excitement in Wall Street and the CON
dition Of the Nations industries must be kept
distinct IN the mind. Not an atom was added
to the wealth-produclng power or to the pros
perity Of the country by the frantic rise Of
stocks on Monday. or taken away by the fall
on Tuesday. Wall Street excitement ia over
personal gain or loss. The excitemen. Of the
gambling table transfers wealth but produces
none. therein differing from the activity of the
mine or the factory. But because this is often
forgotten, utterly mistaken notions Of the Of.
fects Of foreign events on the productive indus
tries and the legitimate trade Of the country
are liable to be caused when men see the Wild
advance in stocks because peace seems near.
or sudden fall because war looks more prob
able. Neither event could be expected 10 nro
duce such violent effects IN the industries or
commerce. War would not cause panic. nor
would peace suddenly add TO wealth or wages
or the production Of wealth. Peace would re-
move retarding force, permitting more full
resumption OF the progress before the Maine
was destroyed. But it would not Instantly
bring an end Of the great and costly embar-
rassment which the Cuban problem involves.
1t Is Of great Importance to the country at
this time that business men should realize how
completely the Stock Exchange has ceased to
be barometer for their interests Gambling
In stocks as past months have shown. Is apt TO
DE absolutely Indifferent to increase Of traffic
or OF earnings, or to any Of the conditions which
renect general progress and prosperity. Buyers
ana sellers nave but one Idea, that a possible
event may suddenly bring a sharp advance or
decline and do not care rap whether It would
be more than temporary II it only lasts long
enough to bring them profits on n certain vent
ure Many OF the ablest operators in securities
believe that an outbreak Of war would itself be
followed by general advance as soon as men
turned from the result Of past gambling to the
prospect for the future. But to-day prices are
made by betting for or against the temporary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-31

Il no use IN getting excited over II, however
It Is not an act Of war. Spain has the same
right to send ships from Cadiz to Cuba that we
have to send them from Norfolk to Key west
Undoubtedly their coming to Cuba has some
what truculent air. But such preparations are
SO plentiful on both sides that one more act
matters little. The squadron is not forlnl-
0able one 1t includes two cruisers ana one
torpedo boat destroyer. One OF the cruisers
was purchased from Italy. They are not nearly
ms large as the big American cruisers New
York and Brooklyn. nor as speedy, though each
carries couple Of bigger guns than our cruisers
are equipped with. They are, or course not
for Moment to be compared with our pa'tle-
ships. The other member Of the squadron -
an Engllsh-but torpedo-boat destroyer. carry
ing only small guns.
On the whole, the days work, both nj "ash-
,ngton and at Madrid, so far as 1t appears on
the surface did not make much for war ana
did make much for peace What went on ana
IS going on behind the diplomatic screens may
not at present be stated, but there can be no
question that It's tendency, too, Is peacefui. IL
Is toward no backing down, nor betrayal OF
trust. nor treason to humanity, either; Dnt
toward a peace that will be just. humane ana
honorable to all concerned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-31
THE DAYS WORK.

Prudence prevails at Washington. few ex-
citable members Of both houses Of Congress
seem inclined TO rush to extremes, but the real
leaders and the great mass Of members are
tempering their zeal with discretion. They see
that the President is pursuing the true course,
dictated by humanity. justice and patriotism.
and they support him in It, He has already
achieved so much for American interests In
Cuba and has managed this whole Spanish
business in so masterful manner. that 1t would
be inexcusable 10 refuse 10 trust him now, IN
what Is probably the supreme crisis. There
can be no question that he Is employing all the
means of diplomacy to attain the ends which
ell patriotic Americans desire There can be
no question that If those means should fail he
would turn 10 The dreadful alternative with as
much determination as the most militant Of the
advocates OF wal. For the few days, or per-
hans hours which Will decide the final course
10 he pursued, prudence ard patience must con-
tinue TO bear sway
The days news contains two items OF con-
spicuous interest. One is that negotiations for
the purchase Of 81. Thomas are renewed and
will probably soon be concluded. That is great
~ 10 be desired, and X achieved II will be
like the enlargement Of the Navy and strength
ening Of coast defences-the doing of some
thing under stress OF emergency which should
have been done, but which the Government
neglected to do at It's leisure long ago The
story Of former negotiations for the purchase
Of the Danish West Indies need not In this
place be rehearsed in full. Denmark wanted
10 sell them. and the inhabitants OF the Islands
with only twenty-five dissenting votes desired
10 be annexed TO the United States But the
United States declined 10 take them. and thus
lost a chance 10 secure a most valuable coaling
and naval station in precisely the place where
she most needs one The unsurpassed strategic
position OF the Islands, in the very keystone Of
the great arch Of the Antilles. would make them
Of incalcuable value 10 us at any time. Their
proximity to Porto Rico would invest their
acquisition at this time with peculiar slgnifi-
canoe.
The announcement that three Spanish war
ships have sailed from a Spanish port, prob
ably for Cuba, also commands attention. There