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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

the cross Of st. George.
boat manned by score of gray
haired sailors dropped into the water
from the leading battleship, and w1s
pulled at a rapid rate to the whaler y
moment later a distinguished, though
venerable officer, faced the whaler's
captain.
Pardon me-" he said, with a cour-
teous bow. for OBTAINING you. My
name is Sampson-AdmiraI Sampson
The whaler started and stared at the
erect form before him. at the long.
snowy white hair the sweeping beard.
the wrinkled face
Il have heard of you" he murmured,
but never caught sight of your fleet
before"
The aged admiral sighed.
Then you know, 1 fancy, the ques-
ton 1 have come to ask you?" He
spoke with an intonation of deepest sad
ness.
Yes" said the whaler. I've no
doubt it's the same old querv-have
seen the Spanish fieet?'
Yes. yes" eagerly cried the vener-
able Sampson, and have you?"
The whaler reflected.
IT haven't seen the Spanish fleet" he
slowly answered, since IL years ago
last June
The admiral sighed.
They've lodged me again." he NUT
tered This time they must have slip
ped across the open polar sea I've fol-
lowed them everywhere else. But they
shall not escape me. Let me see, what
year is thiS?''
'-This'is 1875 said the whaler.
The admiral shuddered.
Seventeen years." he muttered. in
broken voice, seventeen years" Then
he raised his right hand. But I'll fol-
low 'em to kingdom come he SOL
EMMY cried, 'if 1 don't catch 'em this
side of itr'
He turned TO the wh2ler.
IF you meet any of thssdispa tchsboats
Of my nation" he said, Just tell, them
that YOU saw me"
And with another courteous. bow he
was gone
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12
MCCOY and Choynski Matched.

Chicago. June 11-Joe Choynski has
signed articles to fight Kid Mccoy 20
rounds before the Hawthorne Athletic
club of Buffalo, n. z, Aug. q. The
men will fight at catch weights. The
purse offered is $500, winner to take
10 per cent, loser % per cent. Accord
ing to the articles signed, the men axe
at liberty to hit with one arm free, and
in breakaways. To bind the match each
man will Immediately put up a forfeit
of S500
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

by Cal McCracken. the University of
Pennsylvania man In his first trial
OF today Flanagan threw the hammer
154 feet inches.
Myer Prinstein, a Syracuse boy. Uni
versity of New York, made a record
of % feet SIS inches in the broad jump,
breaking the old record of % feet 71s
inches.
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Turk Defeats Greek.

I New York, June lin the wrestling
match tonight at Madison Square Gar
den between Yousouf and Heraklids,
the Turk won the first fall in AZ sec
onds on a half Nelson. He twisted the
Greeks neck in such a manner that
Heraklides was unconscious for half
a minute. The Greek was able to go
on 10 minutes later.
The Turk won the second fall and
the match in ! minute and 10 seconds.
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ATHLETIC RECORDS.
New Marks For Hammer Throwing
and Broad Jumping.

dIiO oAOoN ping
New York, June 1.-THE New York
Athletic club held its sixtieth set of
athletic games at Travers Island today
in the presence of nearly 10000 -neo-
pie Two worlds records were broken.
The broken records were in throwing
the 16-pound hammer and the broad
jump. John Flanagan made the re-
markable throw of 1873 feet four inches,
breaking the record of 1873 feet in
ches, established about two weeks ago
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12
GENERAL BARRI0S' DEBTS.
Creditors Take Nearly All of His I'm
mense Estate.

San Francisco. June 1.-THE Bulletin
says A committee of three bankers. ap-
pointed by the creditors of General
Barrios to take charge of the business
affairs Of the e1-Dresident of Guate-
rlala. has made a report. showing that
Out of a 900 estate, the ex-ruler
of the Guatemalap republic had but $50
IT. actual cash on the goth Of last month.
lis total Indebtedness amounts 70 S&,-
S4SS5I
Cf this sum st7O9.050 is owed in
SGuaten7aia. and S3.003 45l is secured.
Tie total sum is divided among % cred
tiers in Guatemala and ten others in
this cou-try and Europe. be owes
ulorey 20 six PERSONS H. this CITY. n
orGsr 10 project The soIvency of Barrios
tn. committee of bankers has taken his
entire BUSINESS affairs into its hands
ara IS ION cozducJi1g il 20 the best
T. rsss thc numerous creditors
J};,f-los l'7a -ct enc word To say -
t.. H.. rse -I..tlt e. HI business AFFAIR.".
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Jean Beraud's Race.

New York, June 1.-THE third race at
Aqueduct today was the Great Amer
lean. of 900, for 2-year-olds, and, as
might have been expected, Jean Beraud
was at prohibitive odds. He won very
handily from Miller, who came fast in
the last furlong.
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BuckIen's Arn1ca SaIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
yer Sores. letter. Chapped Hands, Chill
blains. Corns. and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded
Price. % cents per box. For sale by 2.
g.
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Arson On Dack.

New York, June 11.-Adrian c. Arson
has been engaged as manager of the.
New York Baseball club, and took
charge of the team today.
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The war department finally closed the
charters for the steamships Victoria,
Olympia ard Arizona, which are to be
used in the transportation of troops to
Manila The chartering of these ships
has been delayed for some time.
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DIVISION OF THE PLUMs.
How Appointments of Staff Officers
Are Apportioned.

Washington, June 1.-THE war de-
partment mas made the following table
showing the appointment of officers OF
the general staff United States Volun-
teers, as apportioned among the states
and the regular army:
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Washington Star. ''Chaieys' saidyoung
Mrs. Torkins, "the more think oft, the
more L am convinced that this govern
ment is wonderfully long-headed-"
What's happening noW?' he inquired.
You know what q lot. of. muleS2we are
ready to ship TO Cuba"
I have read something in- that' con-
nection-"
well. that's what shows our -cleyer-
ness. Wen use the mubesr in Cuba tin
the war is over, and then they II be. there,
right handy, to go to worksaS-Soon-aS. the
isthn1ian canal is dug"
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and the man who was once accustomed
to handling millions. is reduced to an
annual income of $4,000 in Mexican
money.
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HISTORY FORESTALLED.
Looked For a While as If Tt Were
Coming to This.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: The huge
icebergs rolled and toppled as they
slowly ioated to the southwark. To
the LEFT stretched a wide exDaase of
unlocked sea. In its midst was a group
of armored vessels flying the stars and
stripes. They had halted about whal-
ing craft which bore at it's masthead
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ON THE DIAbloND.
misunderstanding, 2: Cleveland. 4.

Baltimore-Baltimore 16: Washing
toa. 0.
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New York-New York. 6; Brooklyn,
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LITTLE BULLETS.

Boston-Boston, 4; Philadelphia, 2.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

A job lot of Cor
sets. I all grades.
sizes and styles, Csc
to S1.00.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

Ladies' Black and
Colored Carriage
Parasols, from soc
to $500.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

SO 1-3 per cent
off on all Muslin
Underwear.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

Elegant hand
painted silk sofa
Pillows, worth $500.
only $L.40.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

Foster patent, all
shades. knit Gloves,
regular SLIGO and
S1.2 quality. this
sale at 65c.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

One lot Ladies'
good JERSEY ribbed
Vests, only &c each.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

One lot fancy
Plaid Misses and
Ladies' Belts. reg
ular 35c, now 15c.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

Children's extra
good, black, ribbed
cotton Hose, 15c and
zoe quality, only
10c.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-06-12

Extra Good Safety
Pins, only 3 1-3c a
dozen.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-15
HOSTILE TO AMERICA
CONTINENTAL PRESS or EUROPE
HATES TIE UNITED sTArEs.
Tbc London Times. However, Says
spaip's Note 10 The Powers Can
Now Have No EJECT.

London, April 1.-THE morning papers
are filled with dispatches from tho CONT
ncnt of nearly the same tenor. The belief
that war is inevitable is univcraai as well
as the feeling of hostility TO the United
States.
Tho Times says oditorIalIy; "spaip's note
to the powers can have no effect except
perhaps to delay the issue. The powers
certainly will not intervene, while. II they
did. neither The United States nor Spain
would listen. II Is doubtful whether, even
II President Mckinley regaincd his author
ity over the situation, he could now stem
tho Tide Of popular sentiment in the United
States for war"
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Ell rAIs Is R.An,p.
Charges tho Government with HnN-
linz Nicldcd 10 SnNc The ThrnMc.


ing Yielded TO save the Throne.
Madrid, April l3.--(Via Bayonne. France.
| April 1i.)-The aniigovernmcnt press is
rabid, and the whole town is warlike.
The Pals in big headlines on its front
page announces ''Infamy Disclosed at
| Last Shame of Cuban Volunteers and
| says; "As the government imposed 81
lence on us We Will speak in the dumb
| language"
Accordingly the first page of the Pals
contains hand signs reading; Death to
traitors" In its leading article the Pals
asks whether the government is prepar-
ing another farce by the warlikc attitude
OF the council last night
Continuing the Pals charges the gov
ornment with having arranged tine arm!s-
ice with the powers prior 10 the United
States demanding II, the powcrs promising
In return the safety of the throne should
he less OF Cuba lead to national upris-
ing
The Pals also expresses the opinion that
last nights bold attitude Of the govern
ment was only bluff TO deceive the
people. Later tho Pals remnrks
THE message completes Span's shane.
and unless il is resented by the minister's
the Americans. being towards. viii bully
N the proportion to which their opponent
humiliates himself. But Mckinney Is mis-
taken in thinking he knows Spain because
ae knows her ministers, and the error VIII
cost him dearly
The majority group Of the parliament
viii meet in caucus next Tuesday aud VIII
arrange to constitute the new chamber as
rapidly as possible in the hope oil being
able TO begin public business by SUNDAY
The queen regent heads the national
navy fund with donation of million
pesotas. and the Infanta Isabella contrib
ntes so 900 pcseta5
Senior Guilon. the foreign minister. held
a conference late today with Sir Henry
Wolfe. British Ambassador; NJ. Patenotrc,
the French ambassador, aud ~. Nayngne,
the papa' puncio. Some OF the foreign
DIPLOMATS continue to believe a peaceful
solution Will be reached.
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JAS. Butte
HOUSTON.


ro,, ,wen,y.n r, 'ouilus NJ e'''h W'isp'S' 's'
a'ru, :" yonI, sa,,,,. :, .,o.,
Gny tnit,inr mills met hero end formed s
Init goods manufacturers fssoctation Tho
aonpinntion when u e gniy ,nr,uus ,ns
enptnIiste at sso ooo. 900.
NEW yoRK THO American Exprcs, com
many has notified suri OF rs employees ~ ara
inenbors Of tbs National Guard aud NAVAL
fnnerNes %, .hs svre, Vii br al, ni,om,S hnlf
nav pny' durinr s,ieh ssreies and on lheir retarn
10 duty viii bo given their former pay aud
positions
LONDON, News was received n ms cry
70 ne ohd ,h, ' i,pso Mr'' oss"' ""'V
IVA S.e,ropr Kv Morgan I,obanuon was
,,,, ~ ',,iea ~ Horace Sassicr' They wsro
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CLEVER SPANISH TRICK.
Posed Armistice in Cuba a Scheme to Put the
United States in Hole

" April Havana cable says proo'amaoh ~
suspended but without CIV
announcing IN vague Terms un
he deal OF comment anu
Nobody an srrCo
paonc syr1thi@oF WI"
hera sasaa to issue Inc p'o'aa
dsgacou measure for the government ~
He abd ms posst
pdered nt insisted ne shod sign inc
proclamation was as
government had aeads peu ~
that favor Of armed ana neutral
would put nm IN he' " m
would be considered the ~ par
Yplc for
sgasa hoped would then torce Tue ou'eu
hands General va
py this explained officials whohi ne
palace the whole trick Senior GaeS
cabinet ndorsea lhse e"H'
nt Mckinley whole American peopu
Hd run Of Spanish acu'e"es'
Muh and terms so as 10 a
III execution a
idea tnat Mai Nas
" spanards intentions OF Americans ~
II From Of conquered lana, ns nnepa
Cuba OF degree OF
Z only be insplfeu ~ ~
lives
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stiI pnrcI.n.ine ve..cI..

Washington. April 1i.--0ne more auxil-
larry cruiser was purchased Today. the
steamer Venezuela. OF the Red u. Line.
She Will be sent to shipyard for refit-
ting. At the close OF office hours today
The steamships Paris and New York had
not been purchased az yet by the United
States. II ia expected. however, that as
soon as the question OF terms can be set
tied these vessels VIII be placed on the
naval list along with the 81. Louis and
st. Paul OF the same line.
II Is also stated that negotiations are
Indcr way for he purchase OF the Hol-
and torredo boat Plunger. The depart
reni Is now awaiting The report OF the
hoard which was ordered TO Inspect this
inYei craft.
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TALK OF PRIVATEERINC.
ENGLAND Knows that Viii BE Spain S
Methods.
WILL PREY on COAsTWIsE TRADE.
Spnninrds TO Conduct n Guerilla
War on the Seas, Always Avoid
ing Naval Engagement.

London, April 14.-There is great in
terfs ST here in government and commercial
circles over the possibility Of rrivateerng
III the event of war between the United
States and Spain. Special applications for
letters OF marque have been made at the
Spanish embassy. but there was no appli-
cation at the United States embassy. It
is gcnoiacy recognized that Spain intends
to make privateering a conspicuous Gle
ment of the campaign. 1t is thought she
will confine her energies in this direction
to proving upon American coastwise COM
mcrae. 1t is no, believed she will risk
offending tho European powers by stop
ping their American bound vessels or by
searching transatlantic ships for Amerl-
can goods for II European ships are mo-
Tested, the powers probably will adopt rad
ical preventive measures. The prevalent
opinion that the United States viii not
embark In priyateering produces an excel
lent impression.
At the admiralty here II is suggested that
the Spanish naval scheme viii not be to
pit fleet against the American warships.
hut to scatter Spanish warships about the
COSTS. and indulge in guerilla warfare,
eweeping down on coast towns and re-
eating before they arc overtsken. II Is
deemed Certain this will be spain's policy
if she abandons the hope OF retaining
Cuba
Many merchant vessels are being ppr-
chased at the United States embassies on
the continent but no negotiations are
pending here, and I: is said at the en-
bassy here that the United States has no
need for more ships.
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SHORT MEMS STOKES.

BOSTON. THE fruit steamer BarDstable
has arrived from rieliuegos, Cuba, having on
board United States cnnsul AhGafr: Mr.. ME-
Carr snid all was quiet when neRlsit Iien-
fueeof
PEK3N The emperor Of chiua has con-
saritd 10 treat Printe Henry o. Frussla on =
itotilg u eolaiity. 4f
LONDON, According 10 the -. Petersburg
correspondent OF th. TInes as result oi
the secret trial for treason on the charge OF
seiIing military doftmcnsa 10 Auk.,ia. rriyy
Counselisr nToyenon and his daughter have
bftn bsrifbed 10 sli'efia Tor life.
BlIpCErGRT, Cqnn.--The boxing bnill
tstxtcn Mysts,tpuk buly Smith ard JQt VAL
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ION. April 14.-The testimony
ma the senate committee ION for
lions In connection with the In
as 10 the relations between
III states and Cuba were made
day. II constitutes a book OF
nages, and includes not only the
taken since the destruction or
hut also much that was taken
X,nning back for a year or more.
kment which contains the great
al is that made by Consul Gen
on the 10Th instant. In his state
hcral Lee said he was informed
hood authority that tho Spaniards
I'd two rows of torpcdocs Just at
M OF Havana harbor by MORO
Thin the past two months or sub
Ito the Maine disaster, and that
h board is In room In the castle.
however, that he had no informa-
the placing OF any torpedo be-
Maine was destroyed. He then
10 say that in General Weyler's
Santos Guzman. he said he be-
Il mines might have been placed
{yious to the Maine incident, and
hat this superstition was strength
Ia telegram from General Weyier,
he had cognizance. Upon the
thought the Weylcr letter 1.-THE
Iletter) was a correct copy OF a
letter. The telegram to which he
Twas addressed TO Eva Canela, a
nnish woman and an adnirer OF
Ito Senior Guzman, and 1t read as
circumstances cause me to ask
cs,roy the last letter OF February
Lee said this letter had never
lished, and he found in it strong
kory evidence OF the genuineness
geyler letter.
|e.erence to the responsibility for
fuction of the Maine General Lee
am satisfied the explosion was
outside. cabled the state de-
few days after the board as
that ii was almost certain that
)sion was from the exterior.
Il al ways had an idea about the
bat OF course it was not blown up
private individual or by any pri-
len. but it was blown up by some
icers who had charge of the mines
rical wires and torpedoes in the
here. who thoroughly understood
Einess, for it was done remark
not think General Btanco, the
Iaptain general of the island OF
d anything to do with 1t. do
he had any knowledge of it,
lowing colloquy between Senator
and General Lee brought out some
pinions of the general in regard
aine:
Forakcr-You think that no
uld have destroyed the Maine?
Lee--No sir. The man who did
was an officer thoroughly ac-
with explosives of all sorts and
all about it. 1t was very we'll
Foraker-A man who had expert
r, necessarily?
General Lee-Yes sir.
Clark-And who must have had
of the location of the torpedo?
General Lee-Yes.
to a question from Senator Gray
&C said that the Spanish people
pstile toward the United States.
Lodge asked-What does this
Of hostilities Of the last few days
b?
Is, practically nothing"
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NAyAL rrRLoCGMs MEyoKep.


Berlin. April I4.-sIt Ia said here that
all American officers on furlough y IA
rope have been ordered home forthwith.
owing TO the millions Of Germans 10 amer
lea the excitement is intense in iseslin.
Nearly all The papers refer in strong
language 10 President MeKlniey's message
snd the feeling OF the public Is strongly
ssains, The United States,
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Te.ns rn.tnI Mnllcr..

Washington, April 4.--tspeeai,j --Fourth
class Texas postmasters appointed to-day.
Nj. l.. ward. Divide Hopkins county.
George Broman. Deyine, Medina county;
John r. Clarke, San Elizario. I'll Pago
county; I. W. Moyehant. Waldo. McLennnn
county: William NJ Black. wimberly. HAYS
county. A postofiice has been established
al caillna. Limestone county, Texas, with
Jesse q. Rich as postmaster
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Captious CrIticInn,.

London. April 1.-The afternoon papers
today print long comments on THE evil
Of leaving the issue OF peace or war IN the
hands OF consress' Not one o. The pspe,s
however questions the duty Of the United
States 10 Intervene IN Cuba. but they are
disposed 10 criucise the methods pfoposed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-15

Madrid, April 1g.~=s p. MA cabinet
council. at which The queen regent prs
| sided, was held this afternoon,
Madrid, April it.--s p. mat the cabinet
COUNSEL which was held this evening under
the presidency Of the queen regent, Ii was
dectdcd TO hasten tho reopcning OF too
Spanish parliament, The date for the as
| scmbling of the curtos Was April -, bat
parliament will now be summoned 10 meet
"Wednesday next, April 20 rho queen re.
gent signed The decree rallins for Ma
uonnl subscription 10 help the strength of
the Spanish fleet.
Madrid, April ii.--3;30 p. mat tho
| cabinet meeting the premier, Senior sa.
| gasta. made statement on the subject Of
| the recent developments of the Cuban aitu.
| alton as affected by the events IN Washing.
! ton. he declared the situation was worry
serious and while pointing out that "the
| debates in congress have no legal value"
| he said he doomed it advisable TO expedite
| the roopening of the cortcs In order to Al
| low tho National opinion and It's represent,
a,iNes TO declare the Will OF tho people and
to allow the government to collect In ae-
cord With the nation,
Madrid, April l4,-4i2o p. ma cabinet
| minister, who was interviewed on leaving
the council said "rho true climax is APP
preaching, but Spain is calm. She has done
| everything TO avoid war aud * now con-
fdent in the right aud Justice of her cause.
| She is ready to defend her soil aud her
honor. When tho American government
| communicates its decision Spain win stand
| ready to meet all evcntunlitles."
Madrid, April Ia p, m.-Thc preamble
of tho summons for the eonyocstion of the
cortcs, to be published tomorrow assumed
very determined tone In jnsttying the
con, ocat.on. Senior sagasta, on leaving the
| palace, said Senior Gulion, the minister OK
foreign affairs, would report TO the Euro
pean Powers the attitude assumed by the
United States
| Madrid April l4.r-3.i0 p. m.--After the
cabinet council the ministers assembled mt
| tho ministry for foreign affairs and dis
| cusscd the question OF sending note to
| the great powers communicating the de-
cision arrived at during the cabinet meet
| ing.
| London, April l5.-TLe Madrid CORE
spcndent of the Daily Vail snys; Tho
| memorandum which the cabinet has de-
cided to send to the powers gives a resume
Of the report Of the Spanish board of II
d,
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Paris. April i4.-The feeling here OF
the press is very strong against the unitad
states since President Mektnisy's mes
sage. Mr. Mckinley is compared 60 Ppm
illus plate ami the AmeriTan consrets "
accused d. buccaneertng spirit IN whien
Il wishes To extend The pofsesslons Of the
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-15

United States. There is feverlsh activity
al the government dock yards in compct-
ing vessels and rearming old ones.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-15

st. Vincent, April 1.-THE Spanish
armored cruisers cristobol Colon and Marie
Teresa have arrived here. The Spanish tor
redo fotilla Is still In these waters
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-15

Loncon, April l4.--It is reported at
Lloyds that the Spanish cruisers vizcaya
and Oquendo sailed April 2 from Porto
Rico with secret Instructions"
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Madrid. April 14.--via Parls.--The Viz
caya and oquendo are expected AZ the Cape
Verde Islands Friday.