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was In opposition to the executive and no
one attempted TO outline the probable Rc-
ton OF the committee. There was also a
recurrence TO the intention OF the pres-
dent TO withhold the Cuban consular cor
respondence, and a suggestion was made
that IL this matter was Of character too
infiammable 10 permit OF It's being made
public that IL be given TO the senate Ia
secret session.
A resolution was offered that the entire
Cuban question should be considered be-
hind closed doors on account OF the prob
ability Of utterances which would afford
Information TO the enemy. This PROPOSE
ton was debated, but without reaching a
conclusion.
While the senate was In executive SEES
sion a formidable element I'm the senate
was considering what should be done In
case a resolution should be reported pro-
viding for the recognition OF independence.
This faction was composed OF what is
known as tho conservative element on the
republican side OF the senate. The confer
ence was held la Senator Aldrich's commit
tee room, and among those present were
Senators Hanna. Plat (Conn). Spooner
Hale. Fairbanks and Aldrich. Senator AL
llson was also there for a brief time.
general purpose was expressed TO OPP
pose the adoption Of any report that should
recommend a recognition or Cuban inde-
pendence and which did not indeed confine
Itself TO the support or the presidents rec
OmmcnuallOn OF intervention only. his
position was taken because OF the generally
expressed conviction among the senator's
present that in case OF war with Spain and
the triumph OF tho armies Of the United
States, this country should be left free TO
dispose OF Cuba as she might deem proper.
Many OF them expressed dissatisfaction
with the present Cuban administration,
and the opinion was given that the recog-
milton OF independence at this time would
bind the United States TO the support Of
the present Cuban administration. and TO
guaranteeing its bonds. giving TO the Cuban
1unta a position OF influence and power to
which Il was not. In their opinion, entitled.
Hence, decision was reached TO labor
with the committee on foreign relations not
to report resolution with a double pur-
pose. and the Intention was expressed on
the part OF some to oppose Its adoption II
reported.
The prevailing opinion among senators
N that the committee will recede from its
position for both independence ana inter
venton and report resolution In ac-
cordance with the presidents recommends
tIon for Intervention alone. but this is not
i pertaln
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namely, that n caucus Of republicans
might be called 10 bind them by the
party action and place them in the po-
sition OF boilers III the occasion arose
for them TO adopt an independent plan
of action. 4 committee Of eight was
therefore appointed TO count noses, 10
watch the situation and 10 devise ways
and means TO meet any tactics of .he
opposition. The committee Is as fol-
lows: Messrs. Hopkins CID, Lorrimer
Qll), Tawney (Minn.), Cooper (Wis.),
Hepburn (Ia.), Brownell (O.), JOY MOI
and Knox (Mass.).
The delay in the settlement OF the
Cuban question involved in the an
nodncement that the presidents mes
sage would probably not be sent to
congress before next Monday was re-
ceiyed in the senate with varying de-
grees OF favor or disfavor. depending
largely upon the predictions and
personal political associations ~ sem
ators. All united in the necessity for
protecting the safety OF Gen. Lee and
the other American citizens in Cuba.
The intense Cuban sympathizers on
both sides of the senate chamber were
free in their expression OF opinion that
there was some motive for the delay
that did not appear on the surface.
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TO SAVE AMERICANS.
President Mckinley Holds the Mes
sage Until Monday.
This Action Taken mt SUBSECTION of
Gen. Lee That Harm May Nae Come
TO Our subjects In Cuba-aun-
dreds Leaving Havana.

Washington, April THE Washing
ton Posts summary of the situation,
printed this morning. is as follows:
''The temporary Withholding 81 PresI-
dent Mckinley's message from congress
was due 10 the receipt OF a cablesr rom from
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. our consul-seneral at
Havana, advising that II the message con-
templated armed Intervention, IL be de-
ferred until all Americans In Cuba could
leave the island. He stated that the ex-
odus could be completed by the 10th instant.
Members OF the foreign affairs committees
or the senate and house, upon being shown
this dispatch. spromptly concurred In the
opinion OF the president and cabinet that
the message should be delayed until next
Monday. The utmost confidence Is felt by
the administration and congress In tho wis
dom and good judgment OF Gen. Lee In any
emergency. The rumors OF disturbances
in Havana are not confirmed. but the con-
ditions there are extremely threatening.
Gen. Lee is still at his post, and will remain
there until all other Americans are safe.
Tho presidents message has only been
changed In that IL Will ask congress 10 au-
thorize and direct immediate Intervention.
Otherwise the message Will stand as here
tofore outlined. and II win be OF such Wig
orous, ringing character as TO meet the
full expectations or congress and the coun-
try. IL will inevitably mean war. Hostil-
tiles can only be averted by Spain herself
declaring the independence Of Cuba and
yielding her sovereignty over the island.
Negotiations with Spain have not been
reopened by the United States and will not
be- The queen regent has not sent a per-
sonal message TO the president making
new proposal for peace With the influences
now at work through foreign diplomatic
channels 10 bring about a settlement OF
the difficulties between Spain and her re-
bellious subjects In Cuba this government
has absolutely nothing TO do. The admin
istration and congress stand pledged to
the freedom OF Cuba and viii accept no So
luton that does not involve the withdraw
al OF Spanish troops from the island and
the hauling down OF the Spanish flag
THE five great powers have not sent
Joint note to the United States counseling
against war Mediation OF any sort has
not been offered 10 this government, and
will not be accepted"
The most careful investigation in
official circles failed to develop any
thing in support OF the theory that the
delay of the presidents message was
due TO the situation at Madrid rather
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ORDERED TO RETURN.
Gen. Lee and Other Consuls Said to
Have Been Recalled.
no Transport Americans I'm Havana
to Places OF safety, "a Fleet or
SIX Vessels Has neen Sent
10 the Cuban Capital.

Washington, April 6.-How close
spain and the United States have now
come TO war may be judged from the
fact that Consul-General Lee has been
recalled from Havana as percau-
tionary measure for his personal safety.
The other consular representatives in
Cuba will also be directed 20 return TO
this country, and II Is expected that
Minister Woodford and the American
diplomatic and consular representa-
lives In Spain will be ordered home
within the next "a hours.
The administration confesses anxiety
"a to the situation In Havana and con-
stant communication is kept up with
Gen. Lee in fear of possible outbreak.
1t Is thought over 1000 Americans will
be eager to leave Havana to-day. To
sare for this crowd there are the Fern,
the Bache and the Mangrove, all gov
eminent vessels, and the passenger
steamers 0livette and Mascotte.
Whether any armed vessel from the Key
West squadron will be at hand when the
exodus begins could not be learned, but
a. was said at the white house that "all
Americans would be well cared for"
The government has sent Consul-Gen-
erai Lee instructions to see to the safety
of American consuls and Americans in
Cuba, and has given him full authority
90 go to whatever expense is necessary,
Including the hire OF vessels, to secure
&his end.
The government has dispatched a
Neet of six vessels to Havana to trans
port Consul-General Lee and all the
United States consular officers, to-
gether with all Americans now in Ha-
vana and vicinity who desire to leave
the island of Cuba. The names OF the
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ION OF SPANISH FLoTLLA AND THE FLYING SQUADRON

proposed will be definitely drawn up
to-day or Thursday.
The vatican authorities absolutely re-
fuse TO furnish any information relative
to the dispatch which President Nc
kinney is said TO have sent TO the pope
on the subject OF the latter's mediation
with Spain, and in which the president
was represented as having outlined his
views on the Cuban situation.
Rome, April Cit is authorltatiyely
said that the pope's proposed terms are
such as can be accepted by Spain and
supported by the United States min
lister, Geaeral Stewart l.. Woodford, in
forwarding them TO President McKin-
ley.
The pope's initiative Is based wholly
on the fact that Spain, when she asked
for the good Offices of the powers, also
asked for the pope's good offices.
The interposition of the pontiff has
thus far been confined TO efforts to
bring about an armistice between Spain
and the insurgents.
Madrid, April 6.-The minister of
foreign affairs, Senior Gullon, in an in
terview just obtained, said the Spanish
government is expecting the speedy ar
rival OF a note from the vatican. in
which the pope would indicate the plan
he hoped TO terminate the present sit
uation
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DECLINED BY THE PRESIDENT.
tween United states and spain
IL Politely Refused.

Rome, April 6.-The pope has received
a telegram from Archbishop Ireland
saying that President Mckinley de-
clines the offer of his holiness to me-
date between the United States and
Spain. The message also contained
what was virtually declaration of the
presidents policy. Mr.. Mckinley said
that he was extremely sensible of the
initiative taken by the pontiff. The
dispatch added that President McKin-
ley was opposed to war now. as he had
been in the past. and would still do all
that was possible to avoid recourse TO
such lamentable expedient.
London, April 6.-The movement OF
the powers OF Europe for joint offer
OF mediation between the United States
and Spain has received a severe. and
probably fatal rebuff in the form of
definite refusal upon the part Of Great
Britain to participate In it.
Communication looking TO media
ton are stilf being exchanged between
the continental powers. but they rec
ognize that Great Britain's refusal to
cooperate will rob the movement Of
much OF its weight.
Rome, April 6.-There was an active
exchange of kilograms Tuesday after
noon between the Spanish minister for
foreign affairs, Senior Gullon, at Madrid
and Mgr. Merry Del Val, the pope's pri-
vate chamberlain, with the view OF
drawing up, with the consent of the
pope, the exact terms of the armistica
for Cuba. which will be proposed, il is
said, by the pope Immediately after the
terms are drawn up, and the hope is ex-
pressed at the vatican that 1t will be
agreed to by the authorities at Wash
ington. In clerical circles ID appears
TO be understood that President Nc
Kinley may bring pressure TO bear upon
the insurgents to induce them TO ac-
cept an armistice. and it is understood
the holy see will then exert similar
influence through the episcopacy in Gu
ba. 1t is hoped here that the armistice
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FRIENDS OF BIMETALLIsM.
The Convention of Ohio valley Clubs
Meets IN Indinnnpolis-Eaith I'm
the Free silver Idea.

indianapolis, Ind, April 7.-Tomlin-
son hall contained about 5000 people
Wednesday afternoon when the second
convention Of the League Of Bimetallic
Clubs of the Ohio valley began. Mayor
Taggart spoke, extending the freedom
of the city, and President Reemlin re-
sponded. Ex-Gov. Matthews, of Indi-
ana, and VI. +. Bartine, editor OF the
National BmetaIlist, spoke. At night
there was about the same attendance,
when John G.. Shnnklin, OF Evansville.
and George Fred Williams. OF Boston.
spoke. Both speeches were enthusi-
aStically received. Nearly every speak
er alluded TO the Cuban situation in the
line OF demanding immediate and Wig
orous action i'm driving the Spaniards
out OF Cuba. The speeches of Mr..
Matthews and MIR. Williams were es-
pecially strong in this direction, the
latter declaring with emphasis that 81
William j. Bryan were president Cuba
would long since have been free.
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SPAIN HOPES FOR PEACE.
bends. Her Energies Toward an Ann
fcabIe settlement = Ready To
Grant AN Armistice.

Madrid, April THE hope OF reach
inc n peaceful settlement with the
United States is growing stronger. IL
is reported that the basis of an armis-
tice in Cuba has been arranged. Ii
this be true a royal decree Will appear
Ina the Gazette to-day or Friday an
nouncing the conclusion of an arms
tice. The Vizcaya and the Almirante
Oauendo will await orders at Porto
Rico.
II is learned that Mrs. Woodford, wife
of the United States minister, accom-
panied by her niece and Lieut.. q. l..
Dyer, the United States naval attache,
left by the eight o'clock train Wednes-
day for Biarritz Gen. Woodford babe
them farewell at the station. Consid.
cradle surprise is expressed at their de-
parture, I'm view of "the settlement"
but Miss Woodford remains, and IL il
explained that the others viii soon re-
turn.
Senior Sagasta, the premier, on leav-
ing the palace Wednesday for his daily
conference with the queen regent, de-
clared that he expected President Me-
Kinley's message to congress would DO
peaceful in tone and that ii would prob
ably result in avoiding a conflict. The
premier also denied the rumors of min
isterial dissension, and said the cabinet
council this evening would treat gen.
orally of matters before the ministry.
He denied the report ofthe embarkation
of troops for the Philippine islands.
Madrid. via Bayonne, France, April 2.
The developments in the situation
Wednesday are confined to the inn
portant part the queen regent is taking
in the crisis. She has practically taken
matters out of the hands of her minis
tiers, and is dealing direct with United
States Minister Gen. Stewart l.. Wood
ford. through the German and Austrian
ambassadors, and is working earnestly
for peace.
Madrid, April z. - 1t is confidently
asserted that a proclamation OF the
queen regent, announcing an immedi-
ate armistice in Cuba, will be issued
Thursday. IL is added that some of tho
cabinet ministers may resign, but, IL
necessary, the ministry will be changed.
IL is understood that Senior Sivela,
the leader of the dissident conserva-
tives, and the conservatives will. IL nee
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WILL NOT ACT.
Radicals I'm Congress Swallow Their
disappointment mt Farther Delay
and VIII Await Messnge.

Washington, April 7.--Notwithstand-
ing the impotence of disappointment
caused among the republican members
OF the house by the withholding OF the
presidents message Wednesday the
frank statement of the president to the
leaders and TO several prominent demo-
Gratis that such course was deemed
absolutely necessary by Consul-General
Lee TO insure the safe departure OF the
Americans still in Cuba has caused
them to accept the situation in good
faith. Some of the most radical after
hearing the statements of those who
saw the president appeared satisfied.
Those with whom the president talked
came away with very strong impress
sion that the message would mean war
unless Spain backed down squarely.
One Of them. who has been very active
In antagonistic delays, says the mes
sage will be perfectly satisfactory TO
him and will fully meet the expecta-
tons OF the country.
Pending the transmittal of the mes
sage, In view Of the situation presented
by the president all plans looking to
action in the house will be abandoned.
But those who have been taking
part in the radical movement and
who always admit the possibility
that the time may come when
they will have TO part company
with the president are, according TO the
leaders of the movement, more deter
mined than ever TO ultimately obtain
what they desire. They, however, are
at present satisfied with the assurances
they have received as to the character
of the message.
But this has not prevented them from
organizing for possible contingencies.
The conference which was TO have been
held Wednesday night after the mes
sage was in was abandoned, but 90 of
those who originally inaugurated the
movement met Immediately after the
house adjourned TO discuss the situa-
ton. All who were not heartily in
sympathy with them were invited to
leave. Those at the meeting unani-
mously agreed to wait upon the mes
sage, but the movement for a caucus
started by the presidents support
ers, which was also abandoned during
he afternoon, exposed TO them dan
ger upon which they had not reckoned
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rn NIert in nenrer.

Chicago, April 6.-The fourth biennial
meeting OF the General Federation OF
Women's Clubs, which embrace mem
bcrship OF csc, 900, 10 be held in Denver
In June, promises TO he notable gath
ering. Hundreds OF women from every
state will go in special trains, stopping
en- route at Omaha for side convoca.
tion oftwodays. Theprogramme for the
Denver convention includes a large list
of well-known speakers. who will pre-
sent the work OF the clubs under the
-four heads OF education. the home, 80.
cial economies, literature and art.
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WATER is FALLING.
Condition Mt shawnectown-Thc Ex-
tremc Number OF Dead and Miss
ing Now known 90 lie Forty.

Shawneetown, ILL.,, April NO addi-
tons have been made TO the list Of dead
and missing and all people here agree
that the number will not exceed 30. All
but 40 of the towns population have
been accounted for, and as no bodies
have been recovered il may be that
fewer lives are lost than even the con-
seryatiye ones estimate. police
force of 20 has been organized under
command of Van Calvin TO protect the
town from vandals. The guard patrols
the north and south levees. while a num-
Der OF men are stationed ut the base OF
the hill back of the city. Perfect order
Is maintained, and as the water is now
falling IL Is believed that the danger is
over, with n prospect Of entire relief
from the flood within ten days.
h. u. Minter, acting coroner, and w.
J.. Walters, health commissioner, have
dozen rowboats patrolling the streets
In search OF the dead After dragging
the water for six hours "Wednesday
morning they failed TO find a single
corpse. Hundreds OF horses, mules,
cows and other animals persisted. and
the carcasses IRE floating along Main
and intersecting streets. An effort will!
be made to-day TO get them out before
they endanger public health. Two car
loads OF provisions arrived here Wednes-
day from Cairo and Elzabethtown. III.
and New Madrid, Mo. The supplies were
brought by the United States steamer
Vidalia, which flies the hospital flag and
carries store of medicines and relief
supplies. Her services are not needed.
and Charles Carroll, chairman OF the
local relief committee. sent her away
with the request that she look after 9TH
err submerged towns along the river.
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Miner. on strike.

Pittsburgh, Pa, April Elm direct
opposition to the instructions of Presi-
dent Dolan before he left for Ohio coal
miners in the Pittsburgh district to the
number Of $500 are now on strike and
to-day's mass meeting at West Eliza
beth may result in a large addition to
this npmbcr. President Dolan wanted
the diSgers 10 work in all mines where
the operators evidenced desire to com
ply with the conditions OF the inter
state agreement. The diggers, how
ever, have refused to return to work un-
81 the new screens are in place.
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essary. accept Office on n programme
of an immediate armistice, with full
authority to the autonomist govern
ment TO negotiate and conclude an inn
mediate and effectual peace in Cuba.
Ii is known beyond doubt that Spain
is now prepared TO give all America
has asked for, although the form of
this concession must be gilded 10 suit the
Spanish palate, and must take into con
sidcration the political difficulties
which confront Spain.
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Paris, April GA rumor was current
here Tuesday that Alfred Dreyfus, the
former captain OF artillery who was
sentenced Go imprisonment for life for
betraying important military secrets To
a foreign power, is dead. lie was un-
dergoing imprisonment on Devils ISL
and, of the coast OF French Guiana.
The colonial office. however. has no In
formation on the subject,
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steamships Withdrawn.

New York. April 6.--At the Office of
the Lone Star Steamship company IL
was said Tuesday that owing to the un-
settled condition of affairs between
this country and Spain IL had been def
nitely determined 10 withdraw the
steamships Miami, Menemsha, Mattea.
wan and Merrimac from the southern
trade
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Milwaukee, April 6.--Anton Dentic
was shot and mortally wounded Tues
day night by Napoleon Berugi in n sa-
loon in the Third ward. The shooting
was the result OF a quarrel which was
started over the result OF the city cleo
ton. Berugi was arrested. Both men
are Italians.
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Havana, via Key West, Fla, April T.
News has been received here from n
reliable source that Gen. Calixto Gar
ella, after desultory fighting with Gen.
Pando, in the province OF Puerto Prin-
cipe, had evaded Pando and with 1900
men had reached the Moron-Jucaro
trochn
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New York, April 6.-The British Bank
Of North America has ordered $500. 900
more gold for import; j. & w. Sclig-
man. Sl,250,000; HeidcIback, Iclxel-
heimcr & Co, 100000. and Muller,
Schall g. Co., $4,000.
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nig Cargo OF War material.

London, April THE British steam
er Marcngo, Capt. Bingham. of the Will
son line, which sailed from Newcastle
on March 20 for New York. had on board
IA of the most modern guns. 76 tons OF
gun carriages, 02 tons of empty shells
and II tons of empty cartridges.
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Lincoln, Ncb., April Latte Wednes-
day night Gov. lIolcomb sent telegram
to the president rendering the full
strength of the state militia. which. he
states, can be made ready for movement
| on short notice.
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s,rli.er. Win.

Chicago, April THE carpenters
strike. which began Monday, came 10 a
sudden end Wednesday, when oil OF the
larger contractors signed the union
carpenters agreement. This Is vic
tory for the strikers.
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Yokohama. April 6.-Great Brltain's
act in regard TO Wei-Hai-Wci has caused
sensation here and a large section of
the press and public urge the govern
ment to adopt an active policy.
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pr,c, Of wbent Aavnncca.

London, April GA dispatch TO the
Daily Mail from Odessa says that owing
Co the American war scare the price OF
wheat is rapidly rising there. the
stocka beinp small
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Perished of Cola.

81. Johns. y. f., April THE seal
ing steamer Vanguard is returning 10
port with three OF her crew dead, the
Leopard with two and the Labrador
with two. They persisted in the ice
foes on the night OF March 81. The Au-s
rora, which arrived Wednesday. had
% men rost-bitten.