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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
Flying Squadron Ready to Meet
Anything On Water.
THE OREGON LEFT CALLAO
SHE WILL MEET THE MARIETTA
AT VALPARAISO.
The Spanish Torpedo Boat Temerario
Is Still at Buenos Ayres-Ram
Katahdin Arrived at Hampton
Roads-Prospective War fastened
a Naval Wedding-Navy News.


Old Point Comfort, April s.-Commo-
dore Schley of the flying squadron was
in fine feather this morning. and was
confident that his now fully equipped
squadron can meet successfully any
thing it may be sent against. He has
completed his personal staff, Lieuten-
ant James II. Sears of New York still
being his lieutenant.
The Minneapolis finished painting to-
day and is ready for sea. All the
vessels of the squadron are kept
stripped for action. and are supplied
daily with coal and provisions, so as
to keep in shape for immediate sailing
orders.
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE.
It is learned on good authority that
the master at arms of the cruiser Co
lumbia, a native born Spaniard, has
been transferred to the receiving ship
He has been a naturalized American
citizen IS years. and it is believed that
the transfer is merely precautionary
measure.
He has not been in irons, and the
officials of the Columbia speak of him
as one of the best men in the squad
ron. Commodore Schley denies the re-
port that il. had been discovered this
petty officer was disloyal.
AT FORT MONROE.
Fort Monroe, Va, April S.-Commo-
dore Schley paid a formal visit to Fort
Monroe during the day, and was sa-
luted with II guns, which the Brooklyn
answered with another II. After leav-
ing the fort, the commodore went
aboard the Texas to pay his compli-
ments to Captain Phillips, who called
on him yesterday.
Fort Monroe, where improvements
are going on, is closely guarded, and
visitors are not welcomed on the big
ship.
Several cadets were transferred from
the Brooklyn today TO ships in other
squadrons.
Tomorrow will occur the wedding of
William l.. Miller of the
cruiser Montgomery and Miss Elizabeth
AIcCalla, daughter of Commander Nc
Gala of the Marblehead. Prospective
war hastens the union.
The ram Katahdin arrived in Hamp
ton Roads this evening and anchored
near the flying squadron. The Massa-
chusetts will anchor with the squadron
at I o'clock tomorrow, having finished !
her cleaning.
OREGON AND MARIETTA.
New York April S.-A dispatch to the |
I16IdIu from 1-illld, L ei " dliiOuiOCo IAS
departure of the battleship Oregon from |
Callao, after taking on coal and pro- |
lsions. She has not yet been painted /
he war color.
A dispatch to the Herald from Val
)araiso announces the arrival of the !
,unboat Marietta. She will remain
here for orders from the navy depart
nent, or at least until the arrival of
he Oregon, which is expected Satur-
lay. The Spanish torpedo boat Teme-
ario is still at Buenos Ayres.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
Ingleside Races.

San Francisco, April S.-Weather at
Oakland fine. Track fast. Results;
First Race. Seven Furlongs, Selling
Charles lie Bel won, Ockturuck second,
Elsmore third. Time :2915.
Second Race. One Mile. Selling.-Mer-
~ Boy won. Tom Smith second, Miram-
DO third. Time-1:43Js.
Third Race, Three and a Half Fur
longs. Selling.-Ojai won. Banewor sec
ond, Sweet Cakes third. Time-:42.
Fourth Race, Mile and a Sixteenth,
Selling.-Lost Girl won. Paul Pry sec
ond, Don Clarer clio third. Time-1:4S%
Fifth Race. Mile and a Sixteenth,
Selling.-Swest Favorable won, Plan
second. WatOmha third. Time: AZ
Sixth Race, Five and a half Furlongs,
Selling.-Lucky Star won. Sport Meal
lister second. Miss Ruth third. Time
:0S1b
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the materials of their trade are furnished
almost entirely from the southern dis
trlcts or the United States. and that the
cargoes are always paid for at the port
OF embarkation and frequently Shipped
on Spanish or American vessels.
1hey wished to be informed if. in the
event of an outbreak of hostilities. bel
ligerents would ultimately . responsible
Tor the capture, the damage or the loss
of neutral powers
The Marquis Visconti Venosta replio by
telegraph as follows:
II; contrary TO our hopes. war shS..
break out between Spain and the United
States the kings government will not fail
10 associate itself with all the powers in
all measures that appear best calculated
TO render less serious for neutrals a war
between two states which did not adhere
10 the declaration of Paris of 1856"
RMS application and the guarded tone
OF the reply. give a measure of the appre-
tensions which are naturally felt in all
of affairs
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
Civil Action Against lola.

Paris, April S.-The officers compos-
ing the court-martial which acquitted
Count Esterhazy met today and de-
cided to begin civil actions for libel
against Emile lola and NJ Perreux,
publisher OF the Aurore. who were re-
Gently sentenced TO Imprisonment and
fined for making charges which were
not sustained against the conduct of
the court-martial. The officers also ex-
press the wish that the minister for
war. General Billot, would ask that NJ.
Emile lola be expelled from the Legion
of Honor
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
GEN. DRAPER INTERVIEWED.
His Reasons For Declaring War Is
Inevitable.

Rome, April S.-The Tribune pub
fishes an interview with IAN Ameri-
can dipiomatist," evidently General
Draper. the United States ambassador.
who said that war between Spain and
the United States was inevitable unless
Cuba were granted absolute independ-
e=ce.
If President McKinley's message, -
continued the American diplomatist. -
announces that this has not been OBJ
tanned, congress viii decide upon an
ultimatum to Spain. For many reasons
England Will long remain the loyal
friend of the United States Germany
has powerful compatriots in America.
while France and the other powers can
only remain neutral
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GREAT YANKEE INFAMY.n
Headlines and Startling Disclosures
In Madrid's Yellow Journal.

Madrid. April S.-The Pals today fur
nishes its readers with further sensation
al Information from the United States.
win startling headlines across its front
page. the Pals unfoids Great Yankee In
fanny in the shape of the Discovery
that an American trust" is preparing to
work the Spanish stock exchange as
ISOLATION II the rupture between Spain
and the United States takes place. with
the object of running Spanish credit by
spreading news of fearful Spanish disas-
tiers in Cuba. contradictions being impos-
sible owing to the fact that the cable
news from Madrid must pass over the
cable leading TO the United States
After unfolding the mares nest the
Pals graVely suggests that the Spanish
government should take precautionary
measures.
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War Risks stifened.

New York. April S.-Rates for war
risks stifened today. Several steam
ships on the Pacific were covered. but
one company refused to write a war
clause on cotton stored in a warehouse
UrCn the wharf in Havana. West IN
dian shipments are still being covered
a good rates Risrs upon vessels
be und for Cuba are. the most difficult
TO cover.
President Raven. of the Atlantic Mu-
tual Insurance company, said that he
had advanced rates since $50, believ-
ing the situation TO be less favorable
today A few war risks were written
UPON residences along the seacoast.
Rates varied from Is to ! per cent, ac-
corr Gg to exposure.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
COVERED WITH GOLD.
Side of a Mountain Up Yukon That
Exists On a Chart As Yet.

Sacramento. Cal. April S.-A schooner
here is being fitted out for a cruise up
the Yukon river. She will leave in
about a week with party of miners.
The owners, c. Il. Spencer and Thomas
Norton, have a chart and maps. left
some years ago by an ex-employee of
the Hudson Bay company. who claimed
to have lived for seven years on the side
of a mountain literally covered with
gold Just before he died he made out
the chart and maps and gave them TO
a friend. The party leaving here ex-
poets to find the spot without much
difficulty
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
sPAr UPON AMERICANS.
Story Told of Reception OF American
Charity at Matanzas.


Washington, April S.-A New Orleans
special 10 the Post says: The steamer
Utstein arrived at Port Eads this morn
Ing from Matanzas. On board were
Aessrs- Curtis and Richardson of the
Kansas City Star. who represented Kan
sas City in the distribution OF 600 tons of
relief supplies to suffering reconcentra-
dos
On Monday the supplies were landed,
but only with great difficulty and amid
the abuse and insults OF the Spanish pop
uiace. The presence Of the food distribut-
orS in Matanzas created such intense eX-
element and bitterness that u riot was
imminent 70 such point that the British
ana American consuls advised the two
newspaper men to return or board the Ut
stein Tor safety They were followed from
the hotel to the landing by a bowling
mob, Who Kissed, spat upon and otherwise
insulted the Americans. crowded in front
OF them. 1ostled them and at one time
threatened TO push them bodily into the
bay. The Utstein is now at the quaran-
tine station, at the mouth of the river,
and will be subjected to three days de-
tention by the health authorities
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
STRONG GOVERNMENT.
Talk of a Military Government In
Case of War.

London. April "a dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Biarritz says: According
to news from Madrid. the queen regent
and Senior Sagasta have had conferences
with leading men. including Senior Cas-
telar, General Azcarraga and General
ment for Spain If war should be declared
1t was the almost unanimous opinion
that Senior Sagasta should remain in
power, but there was little doubt ex-
pressed that it would not be long before
military government would be constf-
tuted, probably under General Martinez
Campos The only voice raised against
an otherwise unanimous resolution to
support Senior Sagasta was the voice of
General Weyler. who said: Il don't be-
ieve In the probability of war. for the
Sagasta will yield to American IMPOSE
lions"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
Work OF HsInmates-

Perth Expositor: I was driving through
one of the best farming districts III west
ern Ontario few years ago. expressed
my admiration.
Yes. said my companion. who knew
the country thoroughly. nearly all Of the
farmers around here have second wives
'Why2 was my surprised inquiry.
oh he answered they killed their
iirst wives making the farm.7
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
ARMY schoolmasters.

Washington, April S.-Army officers
nov on duty at various Institutions of
learning throughout the country have
been relieved from duty, and win pro-
coed to join their regiments and sta
lions to which they are assigned. The
understanding is that they are to re-
turn to duty at the institutions at the
beginning of the next scholastic year
If not prevented by war. which will re-
quire their presence with their regi-
ments.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
schaefer,g chalIenge to ives.

st. Louis, April S.-Jaeob Schaefer
has challenged Frank Ives to play a
game of billiards in this city within
80 DAYS. and has placed his forfeit of
$3.50 in the hands of Captain William
Schaefer.
The game will be 1S-inch balk line
for 900 points. Ives is matched to play
George Slosson in New York next
week After that he will be at liberty
to take on -Schaefer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
DIR. SWALLOW AGAIN.
Candidate For Governor On Plat
form Thou Shalt Not Steal"

Philadelphia, April S.-Rev. d. ].
Swallow of Harrisburg accepted the in
dependent nomination for governor
upon the platform Thou shalt not
steal" rendered to him at HARRISBURG
March so. by q delegation of citizens of
Philadelphia Dr. Swallow was Pro-
hibition candidate for state treasurer
in November last. polling $4,000 votes,
in a total of 734, 14S.
II is probable that the Prohibition
state convention. which meets at Har-
risburg May 10. viii choose DR.. Swallow
as its candidate for governor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
An Old French Organ.

London Post: For some years the great
organ of the Church OF ST. Louis des In
valides has been out of repair. 1t has
been put in condition again. and was used
on SUNDAY morning fer the first time at
high mass The organ is an old one. built
in the reign of Louis XIV. when the In
valides themselves were created. and it
had already been put in complete repair
by order OF Napoleon L.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
Notes.

National Committeeman Hon. A. W
McCune. returned yesterday from trip
TO Montana.
Up TO date the acknowledgements IS
nave made no offers to fuse with any par
" this tall, and expect 10 go it alone as
it did the last time.
Matters around silver Republican head
quarters are very quiet these days tho
committee being engaged in awaiting the
reply of the Democratic state committee
to the proposals made.
Fred Nelson. editor of the Tintic Miner.
is handing the opponents of Democracy
some very heavy blows these days. and
especially is paying attention to the Og-
den Standard for its action in lighting
Democracy. Tho pioneer silver party"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
Names For Cruisers.

Washington, April S.-Secretary Long
today decided upon the names of the
new auxiliary cruisers acquired by the
government from the Morgan steam
ship line. The names selected for the
ships are peculiarly American and are
especially significant, in that they APP
peal TO all parts of the country. El
Norte is to be hereafter known as the
Yankee, El Rio as the Dixie. FL Sol as
the Prairie, FL Sid as the Yosemite.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
QUEEN PREPARES FOR FLIGHT
QUEEN REGENT MAY LEAVE FOR
AUSTRIA.
Preparations Are Already Making at
the Palace of Her Brother-Serious
Situation at Madrid.

London, April 9.-The Vienna CORE
sp0ndent of the Daily Telegraph says:
How seriously the situation is under
stood here is shown by the fact that
court circles. already believe that the
queen regent, Christina, may soon re-
turn TO her native land.
Suitable preparations are already
making at the palace Of her brother.
Archduke Lugen
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
KING OSCARS BIRTHDAY.
Being Good Friday, It Was Celebrated
Quietly In Denmark.

Copenhagen, April s.-The SOth birth
day of King Christian TX. of Denmark.
was celebrated quietly today. the day
being Good Friday.
King Oscar II. of Sweden and Nor
way, arrived here at noon on board
the Swedish gunboat Svensksund. on
q congratulatory visit to the royal
family He dined with the crown
prince.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
PAID THE DEATH PENALTY.
Murderer Swung Off at Folsom CCal.)
On Good Friday.

Folsom. Cal. April S.-W. Il. Raw
mond was hanged at 10 o'clock this
morning for the murder Of Fred An
dreWs 81 Baden, San Mateo county.
Nov. Il last. He died braveIy. The
execution was without incident.
The crime FOR which ". H. Raymond.
alias ). l.. Moore. suffered the death
penalty in the state prison today. was
the murder Of Fred Andrews at Baden.
san Mateo county. on Nov Il. 1897 The
tragedy occurred in Ferriter's hotel. tho
motive being robbery. After the death
sentence was pronounced Raymond
made fuu confession to Warden AulI
OF the narifenriarE hera
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
THE FORAKER REPORT
Cuban independence, Intervention
and the Maine.
THREE POINTS UPHELD
BY THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN RELATIONS.

Points, Also, That Come In Conflict
With the Objects of the Forthcom-
ing Message Commit
tee Is Going Ahead Taking Testi-
mony to Strengthen Its Position
Middle Ground Sought Between
Intervention Alone and Independ-
ence and Intervention.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
Bicycle Challenge Accepted.

New York. April s.-The challenge is
sued some time since by Arthur Gard
ner, Karl Kaiser and Charles w. Mil
Ter, the American hour triplet record
holders. TO ride against any team in
America, has been accepted by \. c.
Mertens. the five-mile national cham
pion; Nat Butler, the handicap king.
and Earl Kiser. the half mile cham
DiOn.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
ALASKA MAIL.
How It Was Carried From Fort Get
There to Its Destination.

There to Its Destination.
Portland. Ore, April S.-George T.
Tilton. third mate OF the Arctic whal-
ing schooner Belvidere, who arrived
from Copper river or the steamer AL
bion. delivered at the postoffice at Port
land 100 pounds % letters from Alaska.
A rude muslin sack in which the let
ters were carried is labeled: From
Fort Get There. Alaska. L. 5. mail, by
George T Tilton. dog team mail. from
Point Barrow. Arctic ocean. via St.
Michaels. Kodiak. Sitka to Portland
This package contained 400 letters from
the icebound whaling fleet and a large
number Of letters to the war and other
Departments of the government.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
AT SANTIAGO DE CUBA.
Deserted By Americans-our Consul
ate In British Hands.


Washington, April S.-The steamer
Brookiine arrived at Port Antonio this
morning from the city Of Santiago de
CubA. having on board the United
States consul. Pulaski H. Hyatt of the
staG and - Americans, children in
Guided. An was quiet at Santiago
when the Bro0kline LEFT that port.
There are three small Spanish war
ships there, and the entrance Of the
harb0r is protected by torpedoes.
american interests at Santiago de Cuba
have been left in care Of the British
consul
Air. Hyatt said: I left under IN
strpctions from the department that /
was not TO interpret the withdrawal as
precedent TO a declaration Of war. and
an 10 remain in Jamaica under in
structi2Hs 10 be received. Personally
! assume that the situation in cuba is
grave Santiago, however, is quiet. and
very much the same as it has been
Tor the last two years. The insurgents
are greatly inspired by the probability
OF American Intervention"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
TROOPS FOR PORTO RICO.
Also a Second Torpedo Flotilla For
the Same Destination.

Madrid, April Sit is announced
that 10000 troops are going to Porto
Rico. A second torpedo fiotilla is ex-
pected 10 leave Cadiz on Sunday for
St Vincent and Porto Rico. Another
naval SQUADRON is being forged with
the newly bought ships and some fast
liners of the Spanish transatlantic
company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09

3. Hubel. Dr. E w. Egan. J. w. EIwell.
John Mcdowell, c. II .Cottren. and four
Red Cross nurses. It is probable that
they will remain al Tampa Fla in readi-.
ness 70 go into service with the American
army should war be declared Should the
aspect OF the situation brighten. they Will
return 10 Cuba with General Lee. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
Ward Line steamers Withdrawn.

New York, April SIR. y. c. Smith,
of the Ward Line Steamship company.
returned from Washington today. To q
reporter he said that all the Ward line
steamships were Withdrawn from SER
vice today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
War Work For the Girls.

Jeffersonville, Ind, April S.-An order
for $4,000 blouses, besides a number Of
shirts, drawers, etc, has been received
at the quartermaster's depot in this
city. One hundred and fifty extra
seamstresses have been employed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
WI snnr a Treaty Port

London. April 9.-The Pekin corre-
spondent OF the Times says: China has
voluntarily declared WI Sung a treaty
port and given England formal notice of
a desire for a revision of the tariff in oc-
cordance. with article q Of the treaty of
Tien Tsin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
Twentv-fifth Infantrv.

Washington, April S.-The Twenty
| fifth infantry. Colonel Burt. viii leave
Fort Missoula Sunday next and Will
arrive at Chickamauga park Thursday
morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
RED CROSS WILL LEAVE.
Hiss Barton and Her Nurses Will De-
part With Lee.

New York, April Sat the headquarters
OF The Central Cuban Relief committee in
this city it was said today that Miss Clara
her nine assistants in company with Con-
SUI General Lee tomorrow.
Miss Barton yesterday sent the follow
ing cable dispatch 70 Stephen r. Barton
Chairman OF the central committee:
Lee advises all Americans TO leave by
special steamer on Friday or Saturday
What do you adviser"
To this Mr.. Barton replied:
Take Lees advice. He is in the best
position 10 know. Ordinarily. Red Cross
shoula be safe refuge. But take no
chances
Miss Barton cabled this morning that
she would probably leave with Lee on
Saturday afternoon. Accompanying her
ia her departure from Cuba viii be D.. J.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
All Will Return To Work.

Saco, Ne. April 9.-The York cotton
mill strikers have voted unanimously to
return to work next Monday. About l 600
hands went out in January last.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
War Feeling In Dead Dog.

Guest-What is that over there?
Eaiter-That' s Spanish pudding.
Guest-What on earth do you put SO
many raisins in Il for?
Waiter-Them amt raisins. Them bull
let's
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
MAY BE HARMFUL

The general tone of the evening pa
Fers is one of satisfaction at the inter
ference of the European powers. as
showing that the latter realize Spain's
determined attitude against further
concessions to America Some doubt is
expressed, however. as to the result of
intervention, lest the European courts
repeat the Cretan performance The
concert has a weakness for the stronger
side. and may expect concessions from
Spain offensive to Spanish pride and
harmful to Spanish interests.
therefore, the papers warn the min
istry to trust to Spain only
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
To Cure a Cold In One Dav

take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. 25c. The genuine has L.
b. Q. on each tablet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09

The authorities are doing what they
can TO increase the number OF troops
available Tor duty. \ decree addressed
10 the civil governors, calling on them
for a census of all able-bOdied persons
between the ages of 10 and 80 who are
not already enrolled in the volunteers
and similar organizations, was inter-
preted as a call to arms for all Spanish
subjects. a denial was made of this
intention, but the result was the same.
In Havana the nightly drill Of new re-
cruits among the volunteers is an ex-
hibition to excite pity. Cradles, liter
ally, seem TO have been emptied in
order TO fill the ranks, for many OF
those bearing muskets are boys under
10 years of age.
La LUcha today, commenting on the
attitude Of Consul General Lee. de-
cifnes 10 believe that he has sent word
TO the papers in the United States
that the Americans in Havana are in
danger. The article. which is very
fair, says that General Lee represents
the United States, ana not Spain. and
that this fact must be remembered. As
for dangers, La Lucha reminds its
readers that General Lee was here
during the demonstration last January.
and freely walked the streets unmo-
Tested.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-09
The Ships.

New York. April S.--Arrived: Brit
tanic, Liverpool
Liverpool-Arrived: Germanic. New
YORK.
Maples-sailed; werra. New York.