The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1898-04-01

his was followed by resolution proposed
y Rawlins, of Utah, declaring war against
be kin gdom Of Spain, Foraker. of Ohio,
hen introduced resolution declaring for
uch intervention in the Cuban war as
would bring about the Independence OF the
sland. Following this came resolution |
y Frye, OF Maine, demanding that Cuba
70 made free. Live speeches by Mason |
Ind others followed.
skagway Affairs
TscoMA, March, 20. The steamer
Cleveland arrivel from Skagway with
news of shooting aifray in Skagway on
March "a, the date ths Cleveland sailed,
in which two men were killed in res
taurant or dance hall. and third man
shot in the same resort 1t is said that the
men killed were bound for the gold fields.
The Cleveland passed the Geo I" Elder
from Portland for Skagway and Dyea,
with large number OF passengers.
The A a CRR
AsroRI>, Or, March 20 The chief
railroad reports tonight that the road will
surely be finished in time for the republi.
c Ia state convention. which will be held
here April "A. is expected that the last
q ,,ike will be driven about April 5. Press
dent A B Hammond is on his way here
from New York to take part in tie formal
pubic exercises.
Critical Situation
NEW YoRK, March. GA Herald spe.
ciaI from Washington says:
Havana's quiet 10 in danger Of being
disturbed by another outbreak. such as
occurred in the Cuban city just before the
Maine dropped anchor in its harbor.
Consul General Lee has cabled to the state
department that the situation is critical.
one In q Hundred
CHICAGO, March, ga Washington
special to the News says:
There is only one chance n 100 tha.
war will be averted.'. Such was the re
mark this afternoon Of one of the mos,
prominent members Of the cabinet who has
been conspicuous as a peace member
Zsla esmaag
NEW YoRK, March, 29-Emile Zola has
agreed to come to the United States to lee
ture. Edmund Gerson of this city. has
resolved cable accepting the terms offered
for lecture. but not setting any definite
date for sailing.
The Repess Read
WAsHISeros. March. .2s.- The immenss
mass Of ofie.simony taken by the Maine
court Of inquiry was sent to the senate to-
day and. with the presidents mea>age and
findings OF the court. was referred &c the
committee on foreign relations. The les.
timony was taken on eighteen difere3l
! days. Every witness who was known tc
have any information that could throw AMI
light upon the great disas,er was taken 4
give his testimony.
The presideat has distinctly disclosed Il
his calumet associates, his purpose TO aver
war il il was possible, and with Just 90
luton of the CLban problem, He had lei
from the disposition manifested by Spain
that this just solution could be realhed
this. however. Is without considering con
Rress, which may, now tha. the subject i
formally before II. take seEe radical act
ton.
Biiaa Baggage Deafh
The DAILrs. Or. March, 2s-Tbe re
mains OF an unknown man were foam
nnder the raiirSad bridge near toEn thl
morning A cororner's inquest develop
ed the TIC. that the man had boarded IN
train at Hood River stealing ride on .h
blind baggage. He had evidently siAr,e
10 get OF before the train stopped. snC
stepping too soon. missed the plankips
and FELL 100 feet 10 the ground.
a uye seeae
WASHINGTON, March, - 4 scene G
intense Interest was presented in toe set
] ate today when the presidents messAg
} transmitting the findings Of the Main
J court OF inquiry was received. The gale
! ies we're packed 10 the door. and the al
tendance Of senators was quite as large
l. has been Ai any time during ihe presel
session.
Aassher MIN Fire
SALEx. March. 2S.-Fire broke out
toe dryhousr Of the Salem WOODEN mills
s:z5 O'Clock this evening. The buildir
and costents were DESTROYED. The d,;
hoase adjoining the dry house was slight
damaged. Both were frame siuctures ar
separate from the main building. II
insurance on both buildings and their col
tents was 5000. The loss is about 500
pxssk sf Ptsaeer
| CORVALLIS, March, 2S.-Andrcw Ga
ally. father Of q large and prominent fan
iIy in this county, died suddenly at b
home near Philomath at o'c'osf ia
morning OF heart disease.
Anxisas fer the oressa
j LIMA Per via Galveston. March. 2s.-
!, The delay Of the arrival Of the America
warship Oregon at Callao is the topic
ANXIOUS conversation among American
here.
Lsskisg Toward .Peaee.
WASHINGTON, March, 2.-The deve
opments of the day in the Cuban situaiic
indicate progress in the negotiations
this country and Spain looking towal
the maintaiuance Of reace. for the presel
at least. There is good authority for sa'
ing that Spain's wish Is TO secure a cessa
tion Of hostilities in Cuba rather than
eagage in war With the United states. an
that il is more than probable that the -
/ gotiztions with the Sagasta ministry wi
take such turn in the Immediate future
big Crowd Today
WASHINGTON, March. 27.-The large
crowd which has attended session in col
gress in years is expected at the capital 4
morrow, when the official report OF IL
board of inquiry on the Maine disast,
will be given to the country. Extra in
structions have been given 10 the attend
ants, and admission TO the reserved gallel
les will be strictly by card. Not one ten,
Of the people who storm the doors are eI
: pected to gain admission.
Yasai storm
SOUTH NJ M'ALEsrsR, |. T. March 2T.-
A terrific wind storm swept over the couI
try between this place and Colgate la
night. Four houses were demolished, an
the occupants of three of them are rsporiC
10 have been killed. Those reported kille
are: James Seafoam, wife and three chi
dren, the Pendergrsss family and 5amu,
Slinson, wife and FIVE children
Peer Way 60 do %
MADRID, March q The latest inte
ligence from the United States has occa
stoned great patriotic movement throug
out Spain. A large number of persor
have announced their intentions 10 give u
days pay for services in Older 10 rase
fund 10 purchase warsbips A commi
tee over which the Bishop of Madrid viii
preside, has teen organized to receive th
subscription.
A Russian Victory
PHKIsG, March. 27.-M Pauloff. III
Russian charge d'affaires. signed toda
the agreement regarding the lease Of POI
Arthur ard Ta.lien Wan and the raiIroa
concessions. Port Arthur will he give
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