The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
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Pail Mall Gazette. alluding 10 the brav-
cry OF the American officers, says:
Captain Sigsbee, for one. behaved with
a splendid contempt OF danger worthy Of
the best traditions Of the American or any
navy
Washington. Feb. IA number Of mes
sages have been received at the state de-
partment from foreign governments ex-
pressing regret in connection with the
Maine disaster. Among them are the fol-
lowing:
Secretary OF State: have the honor
10 inform you that I am commanded by
the queen to convey TO the president the
expression of her majesty's sympathy
with the American people on the occasion
of the sad disaster which has befaIlen
their navy by the loss OF the battleship
Maine and Of so mary members OF her
crew. I request that you will be good
enough 10 transmit the above message TO
its high destination. have the honor 10
be, with the highest consideration. sir
your most obedient, humble servant.
(signed) JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE."
Santiago De Cuba, February l., 1853
Archbishop Saens expresses sympathy for
Maine disaster.
(Signed:) HYATT
Legation OF the Republic OF Hayti-
Secretary Of State: The news Of the sad
accident which has befallen the Maine
has deeply touched me. and beg leave TO
express my coincidence and and sympathy
with the families Of the unfortunate vic
Tins. My government cannot fail 10 feel
deeuly concerned on account OF the loss
which the United States have just ex-
perienced. Be pleased TO accept, Mr.. Sec
rotary OF State. the assurance of my high
est consideration.
(Signed) ~. y. LEGER."
"Berlin-President United States Wash
ington: Let me express my sincere sym
pathy to you and your country at the ter
rlble loss Of the Maine and death of so
many brave officers and men OF your
navy.
(Signed0 WILLIAM l. p"
Legation OF the Greater Republic OF
Central America: I have received in
structions from the diet OF the Greater
Republic Of Central America to inform the
supreme government OF the United States
of America, through your excellency, that
both il and the governments OF the states
which compose that republic. feel pro-
found regret on account OF the disaster
which befeI the Maine night before last
IN the port of Havana. In obeying these
instructions. I take pleasure in renewing
to you Mr.. Secretary. the assurances Of
my highest consideration.
CSiened1 LOUIS F. COREA."
London. Feb. fisherman. secretary.
Washington: The first lord of the admi-
rally requests me to express admiraltys
and his personal sympathy with our gov
eminent and navy in the loss OF the
Maine Various members OF the diplo-
matte body, including Spanish ambassa-
dor.
tsigned0 WHITE"
London. Feb. fisherman. secretary.
Washington: Prince and Princess of
Wales request me to convey to the presi-
dent and secretary Of navy the expression
of their horror at the terrible accident
which has happened to the Maine. and OF
their profound sympathy with them and
the whole American nation at the occur
renee.
(Signed) 'HENRY WHITE"
Imperial Legation Of Turkey-Charge
dafaires ad interim of Turkey has the
honor 10 convey 70 his excellency, the
secretary OF state. the deepest regrets Of
the Ottoman government on account Of
the deplorable accident which has befal-
len the o8Iaine. February Il. 1855
Paris. Feb. fisherman. Secretary.
Washington: President Faure asked per-
in, bfok, ~
to express his warmest sympathy and
profound sense of coincidence TO Presi-
dent Mckinley regarding the appalling
catastrophe TO the Maine and 10 convey
an assurance that the French people. es-
pecially the French navy, are deeply
touched by the death OF the gallant off,
GERS and men who lost their lives at their
post of duty.
(signed3 PORTER"
London. Feb. fisherman, secretary,
Washington; have received the follow
ing message from the Duke of Con-
naught: Pray accept my sincere sympa-
thy at the terrible accident which has
befaller the warship Maine. deeply de-
piore the loss which your navy and coun-
try have sustained
(Signedo WHITE"
New York. Feb. II. Ises.-secre,ary ~
State: Undersigned committee Of Span
isn residents OF New York respectfully
tender sincere sympathy and regret for
the dreadful disaster 10 Maine. with ap
pai.ing loss OF life. For the committee
Jose. F. Navarro chairman; Antonio
Cuyas. secretary. Arturo Cuyas, cviadro.
l. NJ Castillo"
Secretary Long received the following
.aLIssram from the RTssian niniste- "
ulni1r,c al S.. Pe:crstJrg-
II have Just received the news OF the
Names terrible disaster I beE you 20
accept my own and the Russian navy 5
sincere sympathies and coincidence.
(SignedJ
VICE ADMIRAL P. TYRTOW.
Minister OF Marine"
Secretary Long received the following
during the day:
- regret with all my soul the horrible
catastrophe Of the Maine and send nay
coincidence for the victims AMI their fam
iIjes. Spanish navy Is in mourning for