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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
HAVANA ELATED.
GLAD OF AN OPPORTUNITY TO
THRASH AMERICANS.
Anxiously Waiting for BombarGment t.
Begin So They Can Send Several Ships
to Join the Maine, Which They
Believe VIII Be an Easy Task

Havana, April 24.-Havana is ready
for the fray. Not only do the Spaniards
believe they can repel the invaders, "
as they term the Americans, and do it
quickly, but they are apparently anx-
ious for the expected attack to begin
This feeling has prevailed since Cap
tain SIMPSONS Aeet appeared on the
scene and is growing in intensity.
Many business houses are closed, the
proprietors and employees belonging to
military companies and are called to
man the batteries and otherwise defend
the city from an attack that they real
ize may begin at any time. There was
great excitement when the approach
of the fleet was first noted, believing
that operations would begin at once.
Warning guns were fred from Moro
castle and Cabanas fortress, and there
was rush of regular troops and vol
unteers to quarters. People rushed
from their homes into the streets and
crowded the wharves to get a first view
of the invaders. Captain General
Blanco came down from the castle and
issued a few orders for the strengthen
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

ing of such points as he thought to be
weak, after having made a brief ex-
animation of the defenses.
There certainly is no alarm any
where. The Spaniards feel certain
that Havana is prepared to meet and
repel the fleet Great enthusiasm pre-
walls on all sides, and there is feeling
of impatience that the engagement
does not at once begin.
Defiance is shouted at the fleet, and
excited people shake their fists in the
direction of the warships, indicating
by manner and words that great dis
aster will happen to the fleet if it will
just come. in range.
In Havana proper there is estimated
to be about $4,000 men under arms.
Preparations are complete to resist
either,a long seige or an attack. The
great body of the people do not APP
preciate the fact that any harm can
come to them or reverses to their arms.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

Our First Capture.

Key West, Fla. April 23-The United
States cruiser Nashville captured the
steamer Buenaventura, of 100 tons,
having on board a cargo of lumber.
The cruiser fred six FOUNDER and
the Spaniards surrendered.
The Buenayentura sailed from Pasca-
goula, Miss, for Rotterdam, with lum-
Der. The Nashville fired blank shot,
which the Spaniard ignored This was
followed by shot from a six-pounder
The Buenaventura then surrendered,
with her crew of twenty-eight men.
The Nashville towed her prize into
this harbor and put prize crew on
board. Both ships are lying we'll out
in the stream.
The news of the capture of the
spaniard set the people of Key West
frantic with enthusiasm All work has
been suspended, and the docks are
crowded with people
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
spanish Naval nIorements.

Madrid, April 25.-It is said here
that as result of the meeting of the
Spanish cabinet just held, instructions
were sent to the Spanish naval author
tiles to effect the capture of the Amer
lean line steamship Paris on her way
from Southampton to New York
London, April 95.-A point of vital
interest for all Londoners is whether
the Paris escaped the Spanish war
ships. Up to midnight there was abso-
lutely no news as to the liner at
Southampton.
Queenstown, April 25-The 8O-knot
Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Audaz
passed Roach's Point at 5:45 a. m. to.
day (Mondayl going seaward after
three weeks in the Queenstown dry
dock
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
ENTHUSIASM AIT MADRID.
Wildly Enthusiastic Populace Crowds the
Streets and Public Places


Madrid, April 25,-The war enthu-
siasm continues here and Senior
Aguilea appeared in the midst of
the crowds in the streets and en-
couraged them to patriotic demonstra-
tions. The people invaded the thea
ters, orators appeared on the stages
and patriotic speeches were delivered
to the audiences, which heartily cheer
ed the stirring utterances and sang in
chorus the national and patriotic airs
played by the bands
While these popular ebulitions are
proceeding, the ladies of the Spanish
aristocracy, besides aiding in contri-
buttons to the national fund for the
increase of the Spanish army, are or
ganiaing religious associations under
the auspices of the bishops, for the
purpose of holding, day and night,
special services Of prayer for the sue
cess of the Spanish navy, and the news
papers and clergy viii use the press
and pulpit to keep the enthusiasm up
to its present pitch.
The panic on the stock exchange has
been counteraeted by supreme effort on
the part of the financiers. The tone of
the bourse has notably improved and
the rush to the banks to exchange
notes into silver has been stopped by
the determination of the treasury off
cials to allow the free coinage of silver.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
BLANCo's MANIFESTO.
Calls Upon His Comrades to Rally to the
support of the Flag.

Calls Upon Ills Comrades to Rally to the
support of the Flag.
Havana, April 81, 7:3o p. m.--The Of
fetal Gazette, publishing an extra,
contains the following manifesto:
The General Government of the Is
land of Cuba, to the Inhabitants of
Cuba.
without any reason or legality,
without the least offense on our part,
and at time when they have received
from MS only proofs of friendship, the
United States are forcing us into war
just at the moment when quietude be-
gan to settle over the country, when
production was hourishing, commerce
taking courage and peace approaching,
with the cooperation of all classes and
all parties under the new institution
granted by the mother country.
such proceeding is without pre-
cedent in history. 1t evidently mani
tests the bogus politics of the republic,
demonstrating the tricky plans and
purposes that have always been nour-
Cuba, which the enemy has been con-
spring for nearly century to des-
troy Our foe now carry their hypo-
crisy and falsehood to the extent of
demanding immediate peace in war
that is provoked and sustained by
themselves.
If the United States wants the Is.
land of Cuba, let them come and take
it. Perhaps the hour is not far dis
tant in which these Charthagenians of
America will find their zama in this
island of Cuba, which Spain discovered,
peopled and civilized, and which will
never be anything but Spanish
1T is our turn to have the honor of
defending her, and we viii know how
to do it with decision, and an effort
many a time put forth
ITO arms, then, fellow countrymen!
To arms! There will be place for all
in the fight. Let all cooperate and
contribute with the same firmuess and
enthusiasm to fight the eternal enemy
of the Spanish name, emulating the ex-
ploits of our ances tors, who always ex-
allied high their countrys fame and
honor. 70 arms! Cry thousand times
Viva Espanan Viva El Rey Alfonso
XIIln Viva La Regentee Viva Cuba
always Spanish
(Signed) "RAMoN BLANco,
"Your Governor General
Havana, April 2l, 1898"
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

Madrid, April 25.-The following de-
cree has been gazetted:
Diplomatic relations are broken off
between Spain and the United States
and state of war being begun be-
tween the two countries, numerous
questions of international law arise
which must be precisely defined, chiefly
because the injustice and proyocation
comes from our adversaries, and it is
they, who, by their destestible conduct,
have caused this grave conflict
Fhe royal decree then says Spain
maintains her right to have recourse
to priyateering and announces that for
the present only, auxiliary cruisers win
be fitted out All treaties with the
United States are annulled, thirty
days are given to the United States
ships to leave Spanish ports, and the
rules Spain will observe during the
war are outlined in five clauses, COW
ering neutral flags, and goods, contra
band of war, what will be considered
a blockade, the right to search and
what constitutes contraband of war,
ending with saying foreign privateers
will be regarded as pirates
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
TO BLOCKADE HAVANA
American Fleet Weighs Anchor and Sail
in the Night.

American Fleet Weighs Anchor and Sails
in the Night.
Key West, April 21.-At u o'clock
this noon the recall guns doomed from
the fleet, ordering all the officers and
men who went ashore to rejoin their
ships forthwith At nightfall, how
ever, there had been no movement Of
the fleet and there is not likely TO be
any before morning, as the Cincinnati
and the Marblehead have been ordered
to the docks to take on coal and water.
Rumors that sailing orders had been
received were atloat throughout the
afternoon, but no official confirmation
of them could be obtained. The mat
ter of fact manner with which the
highest officials accepted the news
paper bulletins to this effect indicated
that authoritative information, if not in
structions, had come from Washington.
Captain Chadwick has arranged a
special mail to leave for the shore at
II o'clock, and the officers and men are
busy writing farewell letters Captain
Sampson is in his cabin with Captain
Chadwick and Fighting Bob" Evans,
who came over from the Iowa They
are consulting with respect to the final
plans.
Though the seriousness of the i'm
pending war is not belittled, the gen
eral feeling is one of intense relief.
The long suspense which has proved so
trying is now practically at an end,
and the flying squadron knows what ii
has to face. 1t has been repeatedly
stated that the rank and file are will.
ing and anxious to fight. This is more
than ever the tone exhibited tonight.
The Maine has not been forgotten.
MOVING OUT.
1895 a. m.-The warships lying in the
harbor are apparently drawing nearer
the flagship. Two are now moving out
they are thought TO be the Monitor
Amphitrite and the gunboat Helena
The signalling is continuous, and tht
searchlight of the Iowa and the New
York are industriously sweeping tn,
waters of the outer harbor
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
National Guard to Furnish 80 coo yoIun
teers.


teers.
Washington, April 22.-With the act
ual beginning Of war, military and ma
val preparations were vastly stimula-
ted today. The navy bought ship
and number of yachts, 1t secured
more material for guns and renewed
orders for haste in the construction Of
guns. Orders were sent to the squad
ron to guard their movements, and the
preliminaries of a blockade were ex-
ecuted. In the war department all
arrangemlnts have been made for
call for 100, 900 volunteers, to be chosen
from the national guard. The strategy
board of the department looked over
and perfected the plans, and efforts
were begun to provide for a sub-sys-
TEN of coast patrol by the state author
/ tiles. Movements of troops, begun a
day or two ago, were changed in some
respects. by direction of the depart
ment, to meet the conditions of the
moment at southern points, but in
general there are indications that the
. o1 BthA blAithb - dtLlllE Will the purpose
of concentrating no less than so, 0OC
men at the gulf ports within the next
ten days, ready for embarkment tc
Cuba.
The number of men required from
each state, it is said, will be in the pro
portion that its population bears t.
that of the whole country. Accord
to this ratio the several western state,
would be called on to furnish men a,
follows:
California, $500; Colorado, ,o59; Ida
no, 1s6; Kansas, 2,23o; Missouri, 4,239
Montana, 41a; Nebraska, l ,921; Nevada
ITO; Oregon, 663; Texas, ;, asa; Utah, $40
Washington. 4o2; Wyoming, 189; Ari
zona, l45; New Mexico, 372; Oklahoma
] ia.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
DEVASTATING CUBA.
Spanish Forces Applying the Torch Il
Abandoned Outposts.

Spanish Forces Applying the Torch to
Abandoned outposts.
Kingston, April 25.--The United
States consul at Baracoa, Cuba. AL
fredo I. TRAY, his wife and two child
rem, two Spanish merchants and TWEEN
ty-two Cubans and Spanish Americans,
mostly women and children, from
Guantanamo, debarked from the Ely
here today after a twenty -four hours
quarantine.
When the steamer left Guantanamo
on Friday last Spanish mob, includ-
ing many soldiers, filed the public
square and adjacent streets, yelling
death to the Yankees" Several
American flags were soiled, torn,
trampled and treated with elaborate
indignities. Some naturalized Ameri-
cans were compelled to take part in
the insulting work, on the threat oil
death if they refused.
Orders to the Spanirh army declaring
the armistice ended, were publicly post
ed at Guantanamo last Friday. Tive
days previous the troops began con
centrating at the principal seaeoast
cities, abandoning all the interior
towns and plantations, in many case.
burning them. The passengers by the
Ely believe the devastation of thai
part Of the island will be completed
before the Americans invade the ports
held by the Spaniards. Ordinarily
there are 2o0o Spanish soldiers at
Guantanamo. Now there are 1000 there
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
THE ULTiMATUM.
Text of Document That PIunges Two
Countries In War.

Text of Document That PIunges Two
Countries In War.
Washington, April 21.-The follow
ing statement of the text of the ulti-
matum to Spain has been issued:
On yesterday, April 20, 1895, about
II o'clock, the department of state
served notice of the purposes of this
government by delivering to Minister
Polo copy of an instruction to Minis
ter Woodford and also copy of the
resolutions passed by the congress of
the United States on the 10th inst.
After the receipt of the notice the
Spanish minister forwarded to the
state department a request for his
passports, which were furnished to
him yesterday afternoon. A copy OF
the instruction to Woodford is here
with appended:
april 20, 1898.
'Woodford, Minister of the United
States, Madrid:
"You have been furnished with the
text of joint resolution voted by the
congress of the United States on the
10Th inst. approved today-in relation
10 the pacihcation of the island of
Cuba.
In obedience to that act the presi-
dent directs you to Immediately com
municate to the government OF Spain
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
WARHAS BEGUN
The Spanish Government Sewers
Diplomatic Relations.
Her Action Regarded as Declaration OF
War-Onited states Fleet Sails From
Key West in the Night to Blockade
Hsvana-Marines Anxious to Avenge the
Death of Their Comrades of the Maine.

Washington, April 21.-War between
the United States and Spain is fact,
though not officially declared SO by
congress.
Diplomatic relations between the
United States and Spain are at an end
IL is expected that from now on,events
will move with amazing rapidity up to
the climax of actual war.
Assistant Secretary of State Day re-
ceived cablegram from Minister
Woodford at Madrid, stating that he
had been handed his passports, and
had been notified that official relations
between the United States and Span
were ended
His cablegram said that he had been
given his passports before he had an
opportunity to present the ultimatum
transmitted to him for submission to
the Spanish government, the delivery
of the ultimatum to Minister Polo hav-
ing been accepted by the Spanish gov
ernment as formal announcement on
our part.
Judge Day at once hurried to the
White House, where he found Presi-
dent Mckinley, where he and Judge
Day had conference, the result of
which was the dispatch of Secretary
Porter to the capitol, TO communicate
the news to the senate committee on
foreign relations, and also to leading
members of the house. 1t is presumed
that this was done in order to facili-
tate any action deemed necessa ry by
congress.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
Men of the Right stun.

New York, April 25.-of the 42o
officers and men comprising the crew
of the American liner St. Louis, which
arrived here Saturday night. only seven
refused to sign articles when requested
to do SO, when they were paid off.
Deputy United States Shipping Com
missioner Baer said today that Alb men
have signed articles for twelve months
with the American line to sail amy
where and everywhere, and no place
in particular, as the commissioner ex-
pressed it,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
Pan-Germanic support

Vienna, April 2j.-The Dcutsche
zeitnng, the Pan-Germanic organ, con
trary to most papers, supports the
United States on the grounds that
after Berlin and Vienna, New York
ranks as the largest German town in
the world, and also because the
United States represents liberty as OPP
posed to absolutism
The Fremendeblatt says the torpedo
mandatory at Fieume declined to
supply spain because il had pressing
order from Japan,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

proper authorities through the war de-
partment
In witness whereof, l have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
United States to he affixed.
Done at Washington this twenty
third day of April, 1898, and of the in
dependence of the United States the
one hundred and twenty second.
(Signed.) BY the Presidents
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
john SHERMAN, Secretary of State.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
Gladstone sinking East.

London, April 24.-Mr. Gladstone is
sinking fast, and his family has been
summoned to his bedside A change
for the worse was observed last night
and Dr. Habershon and Sir Thomas
Smith, surgeon extraordinary to the
queen, were hastily summoned to Ha-
warden and spent the night there.
The following bulletin was issued to-
day at 500 p m:
"Mr. Gladstone's condition is one of
increasing weakness, though he is more
free from pain,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
VOLUNTEERS CALLED FOR.
President Asks for Ie5,OOo Men to Defend
the stars and stripes.

Washington, April 23.-The presi-
dent today issued the following proc
lamation, calling for 1875, 900 troops to
serve two years:
BY the president of the United States;
A PROCLAMATION:
Whereas, BY an act of congress, en-
titled IAN act to provide for the in
creasing OF the military establishment
of the United States in time Of war and
for other purposes, approved April 90,
ls9s, the president was authorized, in
order to raise a volunteer army, to issue
his proclamation calling for volunteers
to serve in the army of the United
States;
Now, therefore, l, William McKin-
ley, president of the United States, by
virtue of the power vested in me by
the constitution and bylaws, and
deening sufficient occasion to exist.
have thought fl to call for, and do
hereby call for, volunteers to the aggre-
gate number of 125, 900, IN order to
carry into effect the purpose of said
resolution, the same to be apportioned,
as far as practicable, among the several
states and territories and the District
of Columbia, according to population,
and to serve for two years, unless
sooner discharged.
The details for this object will be
Immediately communicated to the
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

Some bankers have been offered pre-
MUM on notes.
There is no lack of evidence that
Spain has put forth her whole energy
for prolonged struggle.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

Joseph Shafer, the convicted muir
derer of John Hawkins at Butte, has
been denied new trial by Judge Clan
cey.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27
READY FOR THE CALL.

our Governor General
Havana, April 2I, 1898"
Evening journal., 1898-06-18

which all the members Visited the queen
regent TO beg her TO give up the scheme
for the present. They told her that un-
der the present circumstances abdica-
tion would seem like flight and would
le very badly construed by the country.
Premier sagasta was so persuasive
that he obtained the following reply
rom the queen regent:
Il admit you are right, sir, but I do
not altogether give up my plan. only
postpone it,"
General Sanchis. the young kings
military tutor. who occupies apart
ments in the palace, has also private
apartments in the Gale de la Cruz.
These apartments have been shut up
for two years and a half, but on Mon
day upholsterers were at work making
the place habltable.
The neighbors conclude from this that
the kings tutor is about TO leave the
palace and resume possession of his pri-
vate apartments. and see in this Incl
dent a prelude TO radical changes at the
royal palace.
What is going on, what will happen
is what every one is anxiously asking
especially as the Republicans and Car
lists are beginning TO bestir themselves
in a way which is very disquieting for
the future of Alfonso's crown.
Evening journal., 1898-06-18
ueahed For nnstnna

MADRID, June 1S-There are a num-
Der of rumors in circulation here as to
the destination of Admiral Camara's
fleet. One has it that the Spanish war
ships are now heading for Boston, with
the intention Of bombardlng New Eng
land coast towns, and another report
set forth that the Spanish reserve fleet
is going to the Philippine islands.
Fresh contingents of troops are be-
ing constantly called to the colors, and
there is great activity in the war and
navy departments Work on the forti-
fications at the different ports of Spain
is being actively pushed. and il is as
serted that n third squadron Of war
ships is to be formed Immediately, ia be
composed of the Cardenal Cisneros. Le-
panto, Alfonso XIII and other cruisers
CNldiz is TO be the rendezvous OF this
squadron.
IL is the general opinion here that a
protracted war is ahead, and it is semi
officially announced that the govern
ment docs not count upon the support
of any power and that even Germany
ip spite Of her great interests in the
Philippine islands, will do nothing tc
favor Spain.
Evening journal., 1898-06-18
rhe News hr wnr OF Mndrld.

LONDON, June 1S.-Senor Sagasta,
replying in the cortes yesterday to a
question as to whether Manila had
fallen replied in the negative. but he
added that the situation there was Of
the gravest character.
The dispatches from Madrid agree
that this statement, together with the
report that the rebels are attacking the
walled city, has caused intense depres-
sion.
Japan, according TO a special dispatch
from Shanghai. is sending additional
warships to Manila, and il Is reported
at Shanghai that the American troope
have arrived at Manila.
Special dispatches from Hongkong,
confirming the dispatches from Manila,
add the rumor that Captain General
Augustus wife and family are held as
hostages at Cavite.
From the same source comes the re-
port that Tondo, capital OF the province
Of Tondo on the Pasig, nearly opposite
Manila, has been the scene OF a great
fire, presumably from the ignition of the
petroleum works there.
1t appears that when the German
cruiser Kaiserin Augusta entered Ma.
nila bay she took the unusual course o
saluting the Spanish flag. This caused
much comment. Another rumor is thai
Captain General August has resigned
because OF a disagreement with the
archbishop OF Manila.