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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-07
SENATE A LITTLE CRITICAL.
As TO Failure to Remove Our Citizens
From Cuba Before.

WASHINGTON, April G-Ths delay in
the settlement OF the Cuban question In
VOWED In tho announcement made to-
day that the Presidents message would
probably not be sent TO Congress before
next Monday was received in the Senate
with varying degrees OF favor or as
favor, depending largely upon the prede-
Lotions and personal and political asso-
ciations Of the members.
Senators united in the necessity for
protecting the safety Of General Lee,
and the other American citizens in Cuba.
Many. however were inclined TO criticise
because our citizens had not been remOv-
ed heretofore. while others declared pro-
lection for them should have been sent
10 Havana.
1T is a huml!atIng spectacle" said
Senator Quay. Of Pennsylvania. 'thst
with our fleet within ninety miles OF
Havana, we are not able TO protect our
people in that port
"That request" said Senator Proctor.
merely illustrates the character OF the
people we are dealing with IN this mat.
ter"
THE MOTIVE.
The Intense Cuban sympathlzers or both
sides OF the chamber were free IN the eN-
presslon OF the opinion that the motive
n
face. They did not question the good
faith Of the Presld NJ as 10 The danger OF
Americans in Cuba. hut they agreed thar
there must have been other causes ioi
the administrations course. When inc
Madrid bulletin stating the probability OF
the armistice in Cuba was made known
thev found i'm IL a verihcation OF their
surmlses
The conservative element did not ma
encouragement I'm the situation. Ihey
were not displeased over the prospect OF
delay. but they expressed regret at the
occasion for It. , 4.
The publishing OF the fact of danger 70
Americans I'm cuba" said one OF rhem'
"will set the country anane and the war
snIrit will be more rampant tomorrow
than ever"
Altogether the days proceedings htu the
effect OF leaving the Senate in an unset
,isd condition but ii also relieved the
toneion 10 preceptlble degree.
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THE DAY IN BRIEF.

~ oorant cd to TIE delay sending the rress
~ an Americans could on island would
s r ba spain
hereof refused
hesn the Spain the English has
~ m country OF It's cordial sympathy in ts Cuban
policy. -.
name Topeka
General seth Barton services the
the event OF war;
purchases have been sent 70 Norfo<
to be transformed auxiliary cruisers 81.
MOSQUITO probably stationed at Beaufort NJ c.
of out BY ocs adS
Congress was satisfied with for delay
AT the country had sought the eaA~
tlon Of the pope is THAT o from Maditd
The British press to the signs OF the tunes as resds
the situation.
The work OF submarine Atlantic coast harbors has begun
been ORDERED 10 no " ~
to go to the chesapeake Bay
Tho Orleans formerly e Ama<ohas
4ud to-day with apdhre for the seventeen principal
fortihcations the
The Queen Regent of taken the Cuban negotiations from tho
hands o her ministers. and direct with Minister wood
s @ ns 10 10 oonceds this country
ciamat,or announcing an armisice Is expected
BY the United states r sne pur-
chase o three sdo Republic
al rnor
Reports that General Eua He sdu
his post Of duty.
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LAYING SUBMARINE MINES.
Operations Begun for All Atlantic Har-
bors-Mcn To the Chesapeake.


NEW YORK. April 6-The engineering
corps, under the direction OF Colonel NJ
Robert. mas begun operations for The sub
marine mining Of the entrance TO New
p ork and otner haroors aong the At
lantic coast. Detachments OF engineers
from Wihetrs Point. were to-day sent TO
Portland, Me-. Boston, ChariesS n. > c.,
Hanpton Roads. Fort WadswSth and
Fort Hancock TO lay cables and electrical
apparatus for the mooring and operation
of mines.
Arrangements were being made to-day
10 receive the thrty-four rapid-fire guns
recently purchased abroad and due to
arrive Tomorrow on the cruiser New Or
leans from England. The shipment weighs
10000 pounds, and # is being arranged
20 send two Of the guns TO each of the
seventeen principal fortifcations along
the coast 10 be mounted as barbette
guns.
The most complete preparations have
been made for the purchase and shipment
Of provisions and supplies TO the various
points at which they will be needed in
case war is uecared. No large purchases
nave been made as yet but the depart
ment knows just where aud In what
Quantities supplies are 10 be had. their
cost and how quickly they can be de-
uyered
A force Of 120 men from Willett's Point
has Duen or0ered 10 be ready TO leave
the post al a half hours notice TO assist
In the work of preparing for the work
OF laying of the mines and tOrpedOes be-
tween the Virginia caDes at the entrnce
of Chesapeake bay.
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them in the position OF boilers II the cc-
casion arose for them TO adopt an inue~
pendent plan OF action.
A committee Of eight was therefore ap-
pointed TO count noses 10 watch Me SIT
uation and 10 devise ways and means 10
meet any tactics of the opposition. Tbe
COMMITTEES is as follows: Messrs. Hop
kns. Illinois: Lorrimer. Illinois; Tawney'
Minnesota; Cooper. Wisconsin; Hepburn,
Iowa: Bronwell. Ohio: Joy, missouri;
Knox, Massachusetts,.
UNION SUGGESTED.
Several rather vigorous speeches In de-
nunciation of any policy OF delay were
made in the course of the meetings In
order to emphasize this position. q propo-
sitlOn was made to unite wi h the Demo-
Gratis and block all legislation. adjourning
from day TO day until the message ap-
peared and the House had acted upon 'he
Cuban resolut ons. But Mr.. Hull. or iowa.
who Is pushing the army reorganization
bill. made such an ardent plea 10 allow
that bill 10 come TO a vote that the propo-
sition was temporarily abandoned.
Whether II will be revived depends large
ly upon the course OF events. IL can DC
stated. however. that IL is seriously con-
templated.
One of the other chief developments of
the day was the probability that In The
event OF a split ON the Republican side
the Democrats would unite with the radi-
calls and allow the latter 20 force the
Issue. II the Democrats should seek 10
assume the aggressive the chances are
they would solidify the Republicans
against them.
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LEGISLATION DISARRANGED.
The War Talk Has Side Tracked
Prominent Measures

WASHINGTON, April 5. - Special. -
Looking back TO December, when Con-
gress convened. the programme for leeis-
lation then mapped out has been decided
~ disarranged.
The important measures scheduled 10
20 through were a bankruptcy bill, and
the annexation Of Hawaii by Joint reso-
luton. Speaker Reed was opposed 10
the Presidents Hawaiian treaty but the
annexation scheme had, II was thought.
a majority Of supporters In the House.
Smaller measures were the early dispo-
sltion of the contested election cases,
modification Of the civil service law, and
an anti-scalping bill. The bankruptcy
measure Is before a conference COMMITTEES
but Representative Terry of the commit
tee tells me he does not think any sort
of bin will be passed.
Hawaiian annexation is dead. out OK
twenty-one contested cases seventeen re-
main TO be acted upon by the House ana
there Is not much probability that early
action Will be had. The civil service mat
ter mas been dropped for good and the
anti-scaiping bill has been side tracked.
THE Spanisn trouble has been OF such ao-
sorblne interest that almost all measures
not bearing upon war have been forgot
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TRIED BR0oKLYN'S GUNS.
No Perceptibie Earring From Shot.
Most Satisfactory.

FORT MONROE, VA. April 6.--The
Brooklyn flagship OF the Flying Squadron.
tried her eight-inch guns to-day, in order
90 test the new elevating apparatus de-
signed to give them greater range the
test was not only made to demonstrate
the utility of the apparatus but also or
tine turrets after being so materially
changed TO see IL they would stand the
shock to which they are subject. The
test, which was under the direction OF
Commodore Schley and Captain Cook.
was OF a most satisfactory nature, and
Commodore Schley said that the Brook
lyn was in the best OF fighting trim.
The first shot was sent out with a ten
inch charge of ninety-hve pounds OF
powder. the guns being elevated at five
degrees. The 2co-pound shell left the muz-
zle OF the gun al velocity of 1900 feet
second, It struck the water two and
three-quarter miles from the ship, send.
Ing up a vast column of water. The sec
ond shot was with the full powder
charge. 10 pounds. and sent the pro-
1ectie very nearly four miles. putting
II In the water at speed of lo00 feet
per second. There was no peroeptlble
tarrlng from the shot.
Commodore schley said tonight that he
had not received any orders from wash
ington.
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MASSACHUSETTS ABOUT READY.
An Omcer Says They Expect TO Go TO
Spanish Ports.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, April 6.-Spe-
cial. Commodore SchlCy Ot the Flying
Squadron Is awaiting orders from Wash
ingtcn to put 10 sea. Steam Is being kept
up and the ships are waiting, like race
horses. for the word CO.. When 1t
comes II il ever does. the anchors will
be hauled IN and the crack men-of-war
will steam out Of Hampton Roads at full
speed
As I stated sunday night. the vessels
are stripped and ready for action. They
are manned by full compliments. have
aboard supplies enough TO last one year.
and as much ammunition as they are
allowed TO carry.
The flagship brooklyn, cruisers Column
ba and Minneapolis are moored near
Fortress Monroe. but the battleship
Massachusetts, IS still lying IN James
river on Newport News Divers were at
work all day scrsping the bottom OF the
the ship took on a large supply OF coal
ana she Is expected 10 join the fleet
at Old Point tomorrow morning.
when we receive orders" said an
officer 20 me tonight. II think we Will
be dispatched TO sea 20 Intercept the
Spanish torpedo Aotilla, and when we
sink those destructive ships we viii pro-
ceed 10 Spain and threaten Cadiz and
barcelona. When the Flying Squadron
was first formed II was for the purpose
OF intercepting that hotilla. which was
reported 10 be nearing American waters"
(Continued on Sixth PaRe)
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OF the day came a nood OF riimors, little
OF H. however on any authentic basis.
The Turors OF a disturbance at Havana
were not borne out by any official advices
here.
The uncertainty following great dis
appointment was the condition existing
at the capitol at the close OF the day.
when tho expected did not happen. SEN
ators and members were al sea as 10
wnat was coming next.
While the message was awaited there
camu a hurried summons OF leaders OF
the Senate and House 10 the White House
and they were there Informed that the
message was TO be withheld upon the IN
formation received from ConsueGenerA
Lee.
The reasons he gave were deemed en-
tirely satisfactory by all and senator
Davis informed the Senate while the
House leaders carried the news 10 that
body That the danger TO American NE
was considered sufficient reason for non
action appeared In the minds of all TO
warrant the Withholding OF the mes
sage.
SPAIN TOO LATE.
Later new fcature-the proposed
armigtice-was injected into the situation
and while some we're very hopeful OF an
eventual solution OF tne pIoolehl, ''D
general feeling was that the general con-
diton in Cuba would be that the Cubans
would continue fghting until their inde-
pendence was recognized and the senti-
ment was that Spain had made oyertures
on this line too late
At the War and Navy Departments.
I'm contrast to the feverish excitement OF
the past week. the feeling was almost
apathetic. While there was the usual
amount Of routine attendant upon the re-
cent work Of preparation. things to-day
settled down almost to the normal.
No more contracts for new vessels
were closed by the Navy Department
and no changes in the stations OF ships
announced. To-day was also noticeable
FOR the absence OF the conferences OF
high officials and the great tide Of visi-
tors, Coneressmon. public men and con-
tractors, almost entirely disappearing
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THE REV0LTERS.
Hold Meeting and Resolve 10 Watch
the Conservatives

D WASHINGTON, April 6.-Notwithstand-
tho tho inpatience and disappointment
caused among the Republican members
of the House by the Withholding OF the
Presidents message, the frank statement
of the President 10 the leaders and TO
severai promlnent Democrats that such
course was deemed absolutely necessary
bv Consul General Lee 10 ensure the safe
departure OF the Americans still In CUBA,
has caused them 70 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 impression that the
message would mean war unless SpsiA
backed down square,y. One OF them who
has been very active in antagonfzing de-
lay. says the message will be perfectly
satisfactory 10 him, and VIII tully meet
the expectations Of tho country.
Pending tho transmission OF the mes
sage. In view of the situation presented
bv the President. all plans looking to ac-
ton IN the House viii be abandoned, but
those who have been taking part in the
radical movement and who always ad-
nit the possibility that the time may
come when they WIFI have to part COM
pany with the President, are, according
to the leaders OF the movement. more de-
termined 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 tho
message, but this has not prevented them
from organizing for possible contingen-
cies.
THE CONFERENCE
The conference which was to have
been held tonight after the message was
in was abandoned. but ffty OF those who
originally inaugurated the movement.
met Immediately after the House adj
journed to discuss the situation. All
who were not In hearty sympathy with
them'were invited to leave.
Those at the meeting unanimously
agreed to await upon the message but
tho movement for a caucus started by
the Presidents supporters. which was
also abandoned during the afternoon. ex-
posed 20 them a danger upon which they
had not Feckoned--nameiy, that a caucus
OF Republicans might be called TO bind
them by the party action aud place
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DELAY TO MESSAGE.
Nothing Developed to Support the
Theory of Madrid Trouble.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The most
careful investigation IN official circles to-
night failed TO develop anything In sup
port OF the theory that the delay OF the
Presidents message was due 10 the sifua-
tlon at Madrid.
When the announcement was first made
to- ?day that the message had been with
held the inference was drawn In some
congressional circles that the delay was
partially Influenced by the attitude of
the queen Regent who was reported will
ing 10 YIELD everything demanded by tho
United States provided It could be done
without preoipating popular disturbance
in Spain.
Press dispatches OF a pending Cabinet
crisis in Madrid tended 10 confirm this.
Those closest 10 the President refused TO
discuss the Madrid situation further than
10 say that there was no information from
that quarter and THAI no fresh negotia-
tions had been opened.
II was reiterated that the crux or the
situation was In Havana This was
confirmed by members of the Foreign
relations Committee 10 whom the expla-
nation had been made in such form that
they professed themselves satisfied to ac-
cent H.
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viii Be at Hand on Fridav for Those
Entitled to Go.
PROTECT AMERICANS IN CUBA.
Representative Jones. of Washington,
Introduces a Resolution Directing
the President 10 Order All War
Vessels in Vicinity to Pro-
ceed 10 Havana TO Pro
tect All Americans.

KEY WEST, FLA April 6.-The agent
OF the Pant line Of steamers mas Deen
ADVISED tnat the steamer MascOtIe left
havana Tor Key West at nait-past
O'Clock this afternoon. with United states
Consui-GeneraI Fitzhugh Lee and MS
stan. and ninety-si1 other passengers,
many OF whom are Americans.
GENERAL LEE Is FIRM.
KEY WEST, FLA, April 6.-s:i) r. NJ
The Mascotte arrived with ninety-sx
passengers on board. She Is coahng al
the Government dock, and viii return 20
havana as soon as through.
Consul-Generai Lee did not come.
Every statc-room on tho Mascotte was
engaged The City of Key West VIII
have a big crowd tomorrow
1t is reported that there Is a great
excitement in Havana
Consui-General Lee is standing firm and
doing his duty.
OLIvETTE SAILS
TAMPA. FLA, April 6.-1he steamship
Oiiyette sailed tonight for Havana TO
bring over Americans deslrous OF COM
ing This ship has been undergoing re-
pairs. and 10 was with the greatest ur-
gency that she was made ready for the
"trip.
NO ORDERS TO LEAVE.
HAVANA, April 6.-The Mascotte SAIL
cd this afternoon with FUN complement
OF passengers, among them many distin-
gushed families.
During the last twenty-four hours
there have been issued 3Ss passports to
persons proceeding or about to proceed
10 the United States.
The attitude OF the public IS one OF
quiet expectancy. The order maintained
in the city Is admirable
Consul General Lee assures tho CORES
pondent of the Associated Press that he
has received no instructions TO leave
Havana, 1t Is said, however, that some
OF the consular records were sent north
by the Mascotte to-day. She Is expected
back from Key West on Friday. With
the Bache, Mangro,e and Fern, there
win be ample accommodation then to
take away all who are entitled TO go.
The G. Law on Chi ds Company had in
tended 10 close their business here to-
day. but have reconsdered the decision
Tha- bank and the Hidalgo Company's
bank were crowded during banking hours
to-day.
Tomorrow. Holy Thursday, and the
next day, Good Friday. viii both be re-
ligiously observed IN all quarters. No
business OF any kind viii be transacted,
and even carriages. cabs and street cars
will be forl idden on the streets. II is pos
sible that teegraphic communication will
be cut of on account OF The Holy Day.
TO PROTECT AMERICANS.
WASHINGTON, April 6.-Representa-
tive Jones OF Washington, to-day intro
duced a Joint resolution % protect the
Americans I'm Cuba. which directs the
President Immediately TO order all yes
sells of war Of the Uni ed states IN the
vicinity Of Cuba 10 proceed TO Havana
without delay 20 protect all American citi-
zens there, and 10 bring away In safety
all who desire TO leave the island.
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THE FLYING SQUADRON
Would BE Expected TO Make Dash
for the Canaries.

WASHINGTON. April 6.-The plan OF
action for the naval forces in event OF
hostilities Is now practically complsted as
a result OF several weeks constant work
on the part OF those was entrusted thls
,rarortan, feature OF the war prepara-
tfons While these plans are naturally
most closely guarded. IL may be stated
that high authority that one feature OF
then contempiates dash by the Tying
souadron under Commander Schiey. 10
Tho canary Islands. This proposition Is
as tentative "a all projects suolect 70
unforeseen conditions must %, uue mas
,ha naval authorities.
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SPAIN BUYS A CRUISER.
We Also Get Three Torpedo Boats at
the Same Time.

LONDON, April "a special despatch
from Rome published to-day says con-
tracts were signed during the day for
the sale of three tcropdo boats to the
United States; for the sale Of armored
cruiser Giuseppe Garibaldi TO Spain, and
for the sale Of the armored cruiser
Varese 20 the Argentine Republic.
HONG KONG, April 6.-rhe United
states authorities nave purchased the
British steamer Nanshan, which will be
used as "a store ship.
PARIS. April G-1he United states Gov
ernment has purchased In France n con
siderable quantity of ammunition and
number Of quick-hrlng guns.
WASHINGTON. Ap. "a telegram re-
ceived at the Navy Department to-day
from the naval attache at London an
nounced that the Spanish officials have
contracted with Vickors Sons Maxim and
other European manufacturers for the
prompt delivery OF 100000 stand Of small
arms and the necessary ammunition.
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MIGHT YET
AVERT WAR.
The Queen Regent AS
sumes Charge.
THE NEGOTIATIONS
Are Being Conducted Through
Friendly Ministers.
-o~- nan nnsA an
STRONGER HOPE FOR PEACE
A Report of unsatisfactory
Settlement.
| LONG SAYS II KNOWN ABOUT IT"
The Queen Regent Will Probably
| Proclaim an Armistice To-Day-A
I. Member OF the Cuban Junta
Says the Insurgents Would
Not Listen TO Anything
Except Recognition
OF Independence.
Delay TO Mes
sage and
Erect
LONG SAYS KNOWN ABOUT IT."

MADRID, April 6--i1:40 p. M.--It ss
said here that a satisfactory settlemcns
has been arrived at between the United
States and Spain.
II KNOW ABOUT IT."
WASHINGTON. April 6.-Secretary.
Long when shown the Madrid bulletin an.
nounclng settlement. said:
II know about It."
lie refused to say anything more
QUEEN REGENT IN CHARGE.
MADRID. Via Bayonne. France. April 6.
Tho developments in the situation toe
day are confined TO the important part
the Queen Regent is taking in the crisis.
She has practically taken matters from
the hands OF her ministers and Is dealing
direct with the United States Minister,
General Stewart l.. Woodford, through
the German and Austrian ambassadors.
and is working earnestly for peace.
1t Is known beyond doubt that Spain is
now prepared to give all America has ask
ed. although the form OF this concessions
must be gIlded to suit Spanish palates
and just take into consideration the po-
litical difficulties which confront Spain.
ROME, April cit is gen1i-offlciaIly ans
nounced here that the Spanish govern
ment has accepted the principles OF an
armistice with the insurgents as propos.
ed by the Pope
President McKinley's reply is now
awaited. Upon II depends the possibiI-
ity OF continuing the negotiations az
Madrid and Washington.
1t Is believed tho powers will now
take ioinA action to prevent a rupture.
ARMISTICE
MADRID. April 6.--i2:z0 T. M.-It IL
confidently asserted at this hour that a
proclamation of the Queen Regent an-
nouncing an immediate armistice in
Cuba will be issued tomorrow.
II IS added that some OF the cabines
ministers may resign. but II necessary
the ministry will be changed.
The Austrian Ambassador. Count Dub
sky, had an interview with the United
States. Minister. General Stewart IL
woodford to-day. They both seemed
much pleased at the situation.
CRISIS IMMINENT.
MADRID. April 6.-i1:i5 r. MA min
isterial crisis Is imminent
1t is understood Senior Sllvels. the Lead
CONTINUED on sixth Page.)
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ENGLAND'S CORDIAL SYMPATHY.
More Friendly Than the London News
papers-Knows All Developments.

LONDON. April G-On the highest au-
thority, the Associated Press can an
nounce that the British Government has
assured the United States Of its fullest
and most cordial sympathy In It's Cuban
policy. This assurance was given with
tho most complete knowledge OF the latest
developments in the negotiations between
the United states and Spain, and on the
understanding that even these are tend
ing steadily toward armed Intervention
in Cuba.
The British Government is even more
friendly to the United states than the
newspapers here. having more accurate
knowledge Of the real nature and pur-
pose OF the dealings between the United
States and Spain.
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nonnllican Ticket Elected.

KANSAS CITY, MO. April s.-complete
returns show the entire Republican city
ticket. headed by Mayor James NJ. Jones.
TO have been elected by an average ma
iorlty OF 1900. The upper house is en-
tlrelv Republican and the Democrats
elected but four ont Of fourteen members
In the lower house.
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Rark abandoned.

FERNANDINA. FLA. April 6.-The
bark Lima, which ran on the bar yester-
day. was towed of this morning and pro-
ceeded to Tybee for new anchors has
been abandoned ten miles of shore with
seven feet OF water in the hold The tug
lhree Friends has been trying TO pump
her out. The crew arrived safely in small
boats.