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The times., 1898-07-17

A few days ago Mr.. Mckinley was
reported to have aspirations for peace
Now we understand that the tricky Span
iards. Blanco and Toral. have imbued
him with a desire TO continue the war. We
are glad of it. 1t win be a point of
vital Importance gained If he will forget
such terms as negotiation" pour par
ler," Commission protocol" and
friendly representation" and stick to
the good, sturdy American texts of
hands up" and your colonies or your
life That is the way to promote the
speedy advent of an honorable and profit
able peace.
The times., 1898-07-17
RaiIroad- in China.

VFr0m the New IoTa ITIbune-J
''Within twenty years says Charles Denbv. r.
formerly secretary OF the American legation at
Pekin China, there viii be twenty thousand
miles OF railroad in operation in China The IN
ternal development of the Orient has lest begun
Americas footing in Oriental trade VIII he bsoad-
ened, and our prestige in the affairs Of the Far
East greatly increased
The times., 1898-07-17

Not the least of the many reasons
Washington has for rejoicing in the ap-
pointment of Major Sylvester is that he
has saved us from Harries
The times., 1898-07-17

1t may be that Toral has been badly
translated. but on the face of things he
doesn't seem to write any better than
Gen. Miles. And Miles's English is in
famous.
The times., 1898-07-17
SNIdicr Life

(From the Philadelphia North American.)
"How do you spend your time in camp?" asked
the inquisitive man.
Trying to get out of it, replied The recruit.
The times., 1898-07-17

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The times., 1898-07-17

There is no reason to suppose that
SIMPSONS modest request that nothing be
done in the matter of Torars surrender
until he had been consulted did not reach
Gen. Shafter He simply ignored it.
The times., 1898-07-17

It will be worth the ransom of many
a Spanish prisoner TO see Harries march
into Santiago. We almost fear there Will
be no room for Miles.
The times., 1898-07-17
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The age-herald., 1898-05-07
SCHLEY WILL HAVE
 CHANGE FOR ACTION

On Board the Flagship Brooklyn, Off Fort Monroe, Va, May 6.-Todays develop ments in the flying suadron would seem to indicate that Commodore Schley, one of the best strategists and most daring men in the navy, will be given a chance for action within a few days. The cruiser Minneapo- lis arrived here this afternoon at o'clock and the New Orleans will be here early in the morning. These additions make a squadron of fighting ability. The New Dr. leans as fighting ship is superior to the Columbia, which was detached and the Scorpion with her splendid armament helps fill out squadron that will give good account of itself. The Minneapolis was or- dered up to Newport News for coal upon her arrival and will be coaled tonight, Flag Lieutenant Sears ordering hurry job. If the New Orleans get here tomorrow she will be coaled immediately. The flying squadron then will be complete.
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
PORTO RICO NOW AWAITS THE AMERICAN HTTHOK
 SPHNISH SHIPS SIGHTED
SPECIAL GABLE TO THE AoE-HERALD.
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The age-herald., 1898-05-07
ALGER SLATED TO
 RETIRE FROM CABINET

Washington, May 6.-There is well found- ed reports here today that Secretary Alger will soon retire from the cabinet If he does, i'll health will be assigned as the cause but the real reason lies in the fact that there is considerable friction between the head officers of the army and the secretary and the president feels that at this time there should be nothing but harmony in the army
 There always has been more or less fric- ton between Alger and Miles, and there has been for years open warfare between Alger and Major General Merritt, the feud dating back to the war when it seems Gen. eral Merritt passed judgment on Alger and recommended his retirement. Then, too, it is no secret that Alger and Gage are at cross purposes, and the secretary of the treasury is somewhat of Jesuit in fight ing. The report further has it that in case of Alger retiring General Schofield will be called into the cabinet to succeed him.
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
THAT OLD TALK OF
 INTERVENTION

London, May 6-Certain powers, it has been learned by the Associated Press, have again made overtures to Great Britain look ing to intervention in the war between Spain and the United States, but Great Britain persisted in her refusal to take part in any such movement.
 A story is published here to the effect that the British admiralty has been notified by the Washington naval strategic board to remove the British subjects from the Canary Islands, and it is said that this ac- counts for the British secondclass cruiser Charydis being ordered to Las Palmas, and leads to the conclusion that Rear Admiral Sampson may attack the Canary Islands, which would either draw the Spanish fleet out of Cadiz or give the United States a naval base from which to attack Spain.
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
SENATE WILL STRIKE
 OUT BOND FEATURES

Washington, May 6.-Besides the war sit uation in it's general aspect there was some discussion of the relative merits of per- sons seeking brigadier generalshps and other commissions in the army, in cabinet meeting today. The president expressed himself pronouncedly as opposed to the appointment to such responsible positions of those who had had no previous military experience. One feature of the session was a discussion of the attitude of the senate in providing the "sinews of war; for de- fraying the expenditures of the war. The president has received positive informa- tion that the senate committee on finance, which is still struggling with the war rev. enue bill, will report that measure with the bond feature eliminated. This fact is causing the administration great uneasiness and embarrassment and the statement is made that the possibility of adverse action in the full body of the senate is a source of much anxiety.
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
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The age-herald., 1898-05-07
TROOPS MOVING
 ON TO TAMPA

Chickamauga National Park, May 6-The Twenty-fifth infantry left this afternoon at o'clock for Tampa in command of Conolel Burt, who. though not officially mo- tified of his appointment as biigadier general in the volunteer army was ordered to accompany his regiment south.
 Other regiments now in camp have been ordered to rid themselves of all heavy equipments of every sort and bod them selves in light marching order. No or stated on good authority that all but two regiments will be sent south in the next week or ten days.
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
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The age-herald., 1898-05-07
HAVANA FORTS
 FIRED ON A SHIP

Havana, May 6-The American fleet to- day has been nearer than at any other almost in front of El Moro. The Playa Chivo battery fired the first shot, but it fell short The second passed above the vessel, which turned and retired at full speed. The third shot fell near her bow. Other shots were fired at her as she Ire treated.Y
 This correspondent witnessed the firing, but does net know the result of the final shots
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
MCCULLOUGH HAS
 GONE FOR NEWS

London, Hay 6.-The Exchange Telegram company asserts on the highest authority that the United States dispatch boat Hugh McCulloch, which reached Mfrs Bay, near Hong Kong, few days ago. heard of the victory'.of Commodore Deweys squadron and hurried back to Manila for dispatches. It Is further said that the McCulloch can row. when she is expected to have most important news.
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
FRENCH STEAMER WAS RUN DOWN , The Lafayette Trying to Break the Blockade. SHE WAS TAKEN AS A PRIZE But Waa Immediately Released After s.s s.a' . Reaching Key West ON ORDER OF THE GOVERNMENT A Serious International Complication aaf thus Removed. THE CAPTURE WAS BY MISTAKE This Government Had Already Told the
 French Embassy that the ship Could
 Pass-Order Had Not Been
 Received by Squadron.
A Serious International Complication aaf thus Removed.
THE CAPTURE WAS BY MISTAKE

On Board the Associated Press Dis patch Boat Kate Spencer, via Key West, May 6-The Lafayette of the French General Transatlantic Companys line, g. vessel of 3,394 tons gross register, bound from Corunna, Spain, on April 23, for Ha- vana, was captured yesterday evening off the latter port by the United States gum boat Annapolis Commander J. J. Hunler, while trying to run the blockade after having previously been warned off.
 She has on board a large number of pas- sengers and a valuable general cargo, pos sibly containing contraband of war.
 The LaFayette, which halls from Ma zaire, France, Is a fine vessel of the old type. She is 344 feet long, has fourty-four feet beam and is twenty-eight feet deep She was built in 1864 at Greenock of iron.
 Her capture was effected shortly before sundown last night in the following man. ner:
 The Lafayette was heading for Havana and was boarded by an officer of the An napolis and warned not to enter the port She afterwards made an attempt to do SO, and was captured after an exciting chase. The Wilmington, Newport and the Morrill, took part in the capture or the Frenchman.
 Sent to hey Web
 After an examination of the LaFayette's paper had been made a prize crew from the Annapolis was placed on board and she was sent to Key West escorted by the Wilmington.
 Previous to this step being taken, Com mander Hunker of the Anapolis, the tenn poray flag officer, and Commander c. c. Todd, of the Wilmington, exchanged sig nals for over an hour. delicate interna- tional question is thought to be involved in the capture of the French steamer, but it was seemingly finally decided to send her to Key West. The fact that she left a Spanish port Corunna, on April 23, after the declaration of war, which occurred on April 21, seems to warrant the holding of the Lafayette.
 On the question of contraband of war the officers of the Wilmington were reti- cent but it seems hardly possible that the steamer sould leave Spain with so many male passengers on board and not have contraband of war in her cargo.
 It is reported that the Lafayette in addi- tion to being a French mail steamer is a French naval reserve vessel, mounting guns and carrying a crew sufficient to make her ready for active service at short notice. This, it is said adds considerably to the graity of the international aspect of the case.
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
QUEEN REGENT
 AGAIN APPEALS

London, May 1.-The Vienna correspon- dent of the Daily Mail says: The Span ish queen regent has again appealed to Emperor Francis Joseph to use his influ- ence in favor of European intervention. Count Goluchowski, the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister has addressed a note to the powers on the subject
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
The LaFayette Released

Key West, May 6.-Commodore Watson this afternoon received orders from Wash ington to release at once the French mail steamer Lafayette, and send her to Ha- vana under escort The capture of the Frenchman by the gunboat Annapolis turns out to have been an unfortunate incident resulting from mistakes, but no protest had been made to .Ae French govern ment.
 The officials here declare that this will close the affair."
 It appears that before the Lafayette salled for Havana the French legation at washington was instructed to communi- cate with the state department. This was done and permission granted the steamer to enter and discharge her passengers and cargo with the understanding that she would take on nothing there
 Instructions for the fulfillment of the agreement were sent from Washintgon to Admiral sampson's squadron and it was only learned today after the capture was made that they were never delivered.
 United States District Attorney Otto strippling and number of other federal officials went out to the Lafayette, ex- amined her papers and cabled the state department for instructions. These came without delay in the form of an order to Commodore Watson.
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
The DimcuIty Removed

Washington, May 6.-Any international difficulty connected with the seizure of the French steamer Lafayette has been re- moved by the prompt release of the vessel immediately on notice of her capture reached the state department, The explain ation for this action on the part of the administration is given in the statement which follows and which was issued from the white house tonight:
 "The LaFayette was released in pursu- ance of orders which were issued by the navy department previously to her seizure, but which had not been received by the commanding officers of the vessels that made the capture. The facts are that on April 20. the French embassy made an in- formal inquiry as to whether the LaFay- -->----5cfid 5confin1ed on Third Page.5
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
Bitter Feeling

London, May "A special dispatch from Paris says the seizure of the Lafayette intensified the bitter feeling against the United States. Angry expressions were heard The United States embassy Is un- der special police protection in view of a possible hostile demonstration.
The age-herald., 1898-05-07
UNCLE SAWS TORPEDO BOAT MORRIS THE FASTEST IN THE WORLD

 of to opportunity  will immediately built
The age-herald., 1898-05-07

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The age-herald., 1898-05-07

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EXPLOSION IN AN IRON FURNACE
With deafenipg roar Il broad white
saeet of molten metal burst Sunday
night from the wall of the great North
Cornwall iron furnace, Lebanon, Pa,
and shot the full length OF the casting
room, past $50 workmen. Almost
blinded by the flare, and thrown into a
panic, they rushed from the building,
every man escaping. A few minutes
later the whole place was in flames.
The furnace was badly wrecked by the
explosion, and the casting house was
entirely Quilted by the fire that followed
The men had just stopped work short
w before midnight, and had cleared the
centre of the big casting room, "nen
the 6ery iron mass flow like a comet
across the place where but moment
before many of them had been engaged.
Several men almost graZed by the metal
were scorched by its intense heat, but
they staggered out after their fellow
workmen, By the time all were at
safe distance the building was on fire
from end to end. They rallied and did
their best to fight the flames, turning
on several streams OF water, but their
efforts were of 40 avail. Not until
many hours after the explosion was an
investigation of the ruins possible. 1t
was found that the molten iron had
eaten Its way into the front wall of the
furnace, weakening the structure until
it suddenly gave way. a great hole
was torn in the stack, aud almost the
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