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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21

comodatiOn freight train, and at Thorn
ton change car for the stage. which will
land them at the Sulphurs In time for
supper.
Manager Manger, the gifted wal man
ipulatOr at the local Harvey house, had
a. guest yesterday Albert Dempsey, of
Chicago. who Is the superintendent Of
the dining cars on the line OF the Santa
Fe railway. Mr.. Dempsey left this morn
ing TO visit a brother at Rincon, and after
a short stay there he will return north to
Chicago.
Mesdames John II. McFie, W. II II.
Llewellyn and II. l.. Miles, three ladies
we'll known In this city, have been ap-
pointed delegates from the WOmen's Im-
pT0yement association at Las Cruces 10
the annual convention OF the WOmen'a
Confederate Clubs OF the United States
TO DO held In Denver next month.
o. W. Strong IL still very III. at his
residence. The carbuncle on his neck
has disabled him entirely, and IL IL In
the dangerous neighbOrhOOd OF the spine.
tie II getting, however, the best OF nuTs
Ing by Mrs. Strong, and will doubtless
soon be out again.
W. iiiAlblff Nnt Wtll' huOWu livery
man OF this city, who has n big ore
hauling contract up In the COchiti dis
trict, IL at home 10 enjoy the Sabbath
with his many friends OF this city and a.
talk war with the members Of the Battle
Ak Club"
Scarlet fever, measles and other ION.
tagi0us diseases are reported from sey
eral sections OF the city, and the greatest
precautiOn should be exercised 10 pre-
vent the spread Of the diseases and alarm
among the people.
Mrs.. II. s. Wiley will leave TO morrow
morning for Chilli. out In the Sandia
mountains. where she will rem ain for a
few days with a lady friend on a ranch
near that town.
Postmaster Grunsfeld has received in.
formation that Dyea and Skaguay.
Alaska, have been made money order
offices by thu ~postofice department.
No books will be given out at the H.
brary while contagious diseases are sn
prevalent In the city. All holding books
will please return them.
Thomas Dye. Jr., the popular youne
assistant OF VIM Chaplain, the shoe
dealer, has been on the sick list the past
few days.
+. n. Dudley, who represents a Howell,
Mich. merchant tailoring concern. Ia
here, aud Is registered at Sturges' Euro
pean.
Don't forget the BadaraccO summer
garden 10 morrow A fine place 10 visit.
especially Sunday afternoon and evening
Charles Tingley. OF WinslOw. came in
from the west last night and is ut the
European.
Girl wanted for general homework
Call at S63, Tijeras road.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21

The Evening n Patriotic Success at the
Congregational Church.

~ ~
Congregational Church.
The patriotic young people OF the
Congregational church and their friends
celebrated the Unparalleled victory OF
Admiral Dewey nc the battle OF Manila,
last evening, Ia the church parlOrs, aud
paid a glowing tribute 70 the gallant
aud brave boys who 10 tearlessly stood
Oy their guns In spite OF the hot HE from
the opaniards, aud also TO the cause OF
liberty aud freedom, witch our nation N
called upon TO defend. In the interest OF
the n%eighborlng island Of Cuta.
Admiral Schley represented by #. A.
Matthes, Admiral sampson by Vim.
Bryce and the victorious Admiral Dewey
by II 5. LithgOw, assisted by three
charming young ladies', we're the recep-
liOn committee, aud certainly did them
selves proud IN the ann in which
they entertained the guests.
The three gallant admirals were at
tired in the regulation uniform Of the
navy, aud EXPLANATIONS OF admiration
we're heard on all sides; "a one young
lady expressed IL, they looked real cute"
he boys are considering wearing their
uniforms on all dress occasions.
The paTlOrs were beautifully decorated
WAAh Ah0 hnAAVlaA OVlOlNe anu DUA " AANn "
he original Dewey draped with "Old
glory" were In abundance. The center OF
attraction Was "a model OF the flagship
olympia, the hAndiwOrk OF II. A. MAlthes
and II. = LithgOw, which brought fourth
many favorable comments. The lad
mirAl 1ncOg." was very fond OF showing
ms flagship TO the guests and pointing
cut the places where she was hit during
tina Manila nnnQnannana aINhnUvH Uas a.,
jured.
An amusing feature OF the evening was
the call for vOluntptT n (lAdIes Onlyl, 10 be
knOwn AZ the dewey Dudes" by Ad
miTal Schley, who were formed into al
awkward squad by Admiral Dewey ana
given their dist lesson In the mysteries
NJ military tactics, and their enthusiasm
was 30 aroused that they are anxious To
drill every night from now on. and to
send word 10 the war department that
they Will soon be ready TO go 10 the
front.
Everything was Of a military nature
last evening, and a quRrtermaster's de-
partment was establlahed whereby each
guest was furnished with refreshments
by gwen the cOuntersign, drink" and
upon giving the magic word, Dewey"
70 Admiral Schley, a souvenir boat, rep
resenting a battleship OF our navy, was
given TO each one.
Tho committee in charge Is indebted
to the following for the rendition OF the
splendid program, consisting OF patriotic
music and %recitations: Miss Cornell,
vrs. Allen, Miss Kate Druty aud Miss
Mata Tway.
All In ali, the Manila social was a pa.
triOtic success, and will long be remem
bered by those who attended.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21
The Last OF The season.

The last OF the season OF the merry
monthly sOcia6les given by the Albu
queTqne Guards ut their hall last even.
ing proved IN be aBO her social success.
Their ability as entertainers has been
established for many moons, and last
nights event but proved that their title
a. royal hosts Is not wrongly bestowed.
Sergeant Frank Strong came of vie
tOriOus Ia the drill down,
Col. B0rradaile and First Sergeant
Harding acted AZ judges OF this interest.
ing contest. AT Its conclusion, dancing
was taken up, and continued until the
hour when ghosts are supposed TO walk.
Miss HAWTHORN produced line dancing
music from the piano.
Among those who enjoyed the even.
ing's diversion we're: Mr., aud Mrs. Dob
son, Luthy, Kent, Cruise. Perkins, Bryan,
Walton, Tingley and Sleyster; Mesdamss
Frost, PeaTce, Warden and PiersOn
Misses Myers, Albright, saint, Wiley,
Kent, Hawks, Fox, Kunz. Cameron. Hun
ing, Hawley, Kittie and Maud Hill, Em-
cry, Menaul, Anderson and Mary aud
Cora Peltier; Messrs. Alger, Harding,
Paxton, Spitz, Sadler, Vann, X. Melon
aid, Miller, kepleT, Matsnn, Medler, Me
Kinney, WilkersOn, Kellogg, Frost, Me
RE, Rogers, Booth, TrOtter, Mann, Ear
ricksOn and Short.
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IHH CITY IN BRIEF.
Personal and General Paragraphs Picked
Up Here and There,

personal and General Paragraphs Ptckec
Up Here and There.
Rehearsal OF Erminie, Monday night
A full attendance Is desired OF all thOst
taking part.
George :. Blunt, who was at Santa III
on business and ~ pay his respects b bis
friends, returned 10 the city last night.
j. ". Lynch, who was at Marceline
Mo-, on a visit, came In from the north
last night and continued on 10 Gallup.
While taking you evening ri roll don't
fail 20 drop into the Zsiger Cafe and get
a glass Of cool beer and au appetizinp
lunch.
Mems Christian Union at 4 D. m. al
Odd Fellows hall; W. J. Mcdonald,
leader. All members are cordially In
yited TO attend.
The ladies OF the Public Library held a
very interesting special meeting this
morning, and transacted some good bus.
iness fof the benefit Of the association.
The home OF ID. Sperry. on south Arno
street, WAS %gladdened this morning by
the arrival II a girl baby. MIR. Sperry Il
one OF the popular workmen at the rail
road shops.
The Paletlns Fire Insurance com.
pany's representative, Ed. U. Hughes, who
has been here the past few days, left last
night for Las Vegas. He will probably
return here In a short time.
The Smith boys-James, Harry, Fred
eriek and Lawrence-met an old friend,
Mrs. l.. Paine, at the depot last night.
The lady il from Pennsylvania, and Ia
on her way 10 southern California.
Wesley X. Travis, OF Chicago, passed
through last night going TO HOlbrOOk. Ia
purchase cattle 10 I'LL the San Carlos In
dian beef contract, which has Just been
awarded TO him by the government.
The sheriff OF Socorro county. II. o.
Msgialena depot burglar To the peniten-
tiary, came In from Santa Fe last night,
aud continued on to SOcorro this morn.
ing.
Notices we're served on a number OF
property holders calling attention TO the
d%ls0rdered condition Of their premises In
the rear and ordering the sam cleaned
up. officer Barnhill is performing the
notifying duties.
II. II. Fox and wife, accompanied by j.
g. Fox and wife, visitors from Atchison,
Kan drove out TO Bear canyon, out in
the Sandia mountains, yesterday. The
visitors will remain here a few days
longer, and then return TO their Kansas
home.
On or about June |, the famous stages
OF Wason Il Trimble will make regular
trips TO the celebrated Sulphur springs,
via Thornton and Bland. The tourists
can leave here on the early morning ac-
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21
CITY NEWS

Tin work. Whitney Co.
Stove repairs at Futrelle's.
Fine stationary at Matson's.
Calvin Whiting, insurance.
New lot OF stamped linens at Mrs. Will
sons.
Gunther's candies at Hawley's on the
corner.
new line OF Leek belts. just received,
nj the Economist.
See the bargains in new furniture Just
arrived ut kutrelle's.
For Rent-Nicely furnished rooms at
Gil. North Second street.
The latest styles OF fine ladies' low and
high shoes at A. SHIPPERS.
Attend the special sale OF shirt waists
ut the ECONOMIST this week.
Latest novelties in ~DOmpadOur and side
combs. kOsonWald Brothers.
Mems footwear of all descriptions al
A. SHIPPERS closing out sale.
Read A. LOmbardO's advertisement and
take advantage OF the low prices.
Wanted-A girl TO help In Homework
and do sewing. Call at 800 south THIRD
street.
The freshest stock OF staple and fancy
groceries are 10 be found al Bell Il Co.'s,
Second street.
Mrs. GOldstien, the aged mother OF Mrs.
Jacob heinman, Is reported 10 be quite
Ill with the grip.
Fresh vegetables, fruits In season,
poultry and staple groceries, at Bell X
Co.'S, Second street.
A full assortment Of ~children's low
button shoes ~ Do sold al cost at A. Sim
piers closing out sale,
The fine lunch and excellent beer
served al I3iger's Gaze Is what draWs
customers " mat fayOTite place,
II you want a suit to order 20 10 Is. l..
Washburn Il Co = headquarters for re
liable goods, from $l2lOO 10 S25 90.
Joshua 3. Reynolds, president Of the
First National bank, Is at the HOtei
Highland, coming 1 Ii from Las Vegas last
night.
J. L. Bell Il Co., the gTOcers, Successors
10 II. n. IrOtter, are prepared 10 furnish
everything In their line at the lowest
prices.
FOR tomorrow and the balance OF this
week we will sell our creamery butter hi
- esnts per pound. The Jaffa Grocery
company.
Warm weather hasn't come in realit,
yet. but don't worry, it's coming. b.
prepared; noWls your chance. Our speeia.
sale. ROsenwald Bros.
Just received a fine line OF new bed
room suites, which W. will sell 10 Del
cent. cheaper than they can be bought
elsewhere In this town. j. o. Gideon
the First street home Outhtter.
A portion OF the shoes ordered by A
Simpler last fall for the spring and sum,
mer trade have just arrived and persOns
10 need OF footwear can get the latest
Styles At greatly reduced prices at his
store.
Perhaps you never bought clothing
underwear and furnishing goods from
US. II will pay you 10 Investigate our
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21
EpiseopaI Oonxocauon.

The sixth annual c~OnyOcatiOn OF the
missionary district OF New Mexico
OF thu Episcopal church convened
at SOcorrO Thursday. The bishop
aud clergy from various points were in
attendance.
After celebration OF holy communion
the %cOnyOcatlOn wa called 10 order and
matters Of business we're tran. acted relat.
ing 10 the conduct OF church administra.
ton during the ensuing year.
AT 8 p. M, after eyensOng, a powerful
conVOcatiOn sermon from Acts 10 and 80,
was preached by the Rev. Vim. Selby, Of
Las Vegas.
The clerical delegates are being enter.
tanned by the church people in the hos
pitable fashion for which SOcOrrO IL
noted.
The work Of the %cOnyocatiOn will (D.V
rebound to the advancement OF the in
terests and welfare OF the church in New
Mexico.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21

A line Of Organizes aud Dimmities In
the newest fl raj designs, plaids and con
ventional designs, an Immense assert
ment to select from aud goods which we
will put up against any II l2c goods in
town. Sale price. ........ .....12 l.2e
A line Of organizes for which you have
never paid less than 25c a yard. Special
sails price, per ysrd.............17 l-2e
White Organde, q yard wide, worth
ice per yard ..... ......... ......6 14c
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21

Lace Striped Dimmities. in beautiful
designs, OF ! ght, medium ami dark col.
orings. A splendid bargain at ~ 1-2c.
sale price, per yard. s. 1-3c
A line Of Lawn aud Organdiss in stripe,
scroll and floral designs, also in ali tn
solid shades, manufactured TO retail
at ! 2l.2c. Sale price. per yard Is l-3c
Finest Imported 0rgaade only one pat
terra Of q des gn a ready Soc per yard sell
or, and a good value at that Specia
sale price per yard ............. Poe
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21
H DAILY CITIZEN
ALBUQUEaQUE. AAY q. lsas

BY Instructions from Chase &
Sanburn we are authorized to sell
lava and Mocha Coffee at the
following prices:
Ascent coffee at. 40 cents.
accent coffee at. as cents.
3S-cent coffee at. 80 cents.
3o-cent coff e At. as cents.
7S-cent coffee at. 40 cents.
Ed. CLOUTHIRR
ga y. Railroad lT. Albuquerque, \. Z.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21
Sale
Wash Goods.

Beginning Wednesday, May II and lasting until Sat
urday May as. Our complete stock of Novelty Or
CANDIES, DImmi,ies, Lawns, Madras cloth, Percales,
etc as well as our complete stock of White Goods
are includetin this sie. Every offer a special lead
er in itself. The same and better goods than you pay
as to so per cent more for, elsewhere.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-05-21

Yes, we will continue the sale Of our
80 cent hose one more week, at Eve pairs
for 81. Be sure and get supplied as this
IL positively the last week at this price.
Held Bros.
Special sale this week on all kinds OF
wash goods, housekeeping goods, at the
Golden Rule Dry Goods cOmpany's at
incompatible prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-16
ABBREVIATED TELEGKAMs.

Two slight shocks Of earthquake were
felt at San Francisco Thursday night.
Fred Gilbert retains the shooting
trophy. beating Frank Parmelee Sc
to 81.
Chauncey Fisher, the pitcher, will be
manager of the Omaha Western League
team Of ball player.
The Chicago and Northwestern sta
ton at Brillion, Wis.,. was robbed while
the agent was at dinner.
John Allen, who lives on a farm south
OF Warrens, Wis, is said to be LOG years
or age. He is in good health.
John d. Rockefeller, Jr., son of the
Standard Oil king, has been elected a
trustee OF the University of Chicago.
The Republican deadlock in the First
Kansas congressional district is broken,
Curtis being renominated on the 7SOth
ballot.
Matt Minhan, laborer of Necedan.
Wis. while at work with a grubbng
machine. was struck on the head by a
flying chain and fatally injured.
Fred Ortiz, of North Prairie. Wauke-
sha county, Wis, was injured fatally
by the premature explosion of q blast.
A portion of his face was blown away
Rumors of the impending war have
caused marked decrease in the mas
senger business Of the Pacific Mail and
Oriental and Occidental Steamship
companies.
Jacob Myers and wife. Of Marion. O.
were fatally burned while burning corn
stalks. Mrs. Myers clothing caught
fire. Her husband lost his life irving
TO save her.
While Mrs. Agnes Ettingham was
taking supper at Chicago with her
friend. Mrs. Mary Johnson, she opened
her mouth SO wide that her jaw broke
with a snap.
Governor Wolcott has sent a message
to the Massachusetts legislature recon-
mending an emergency appropriation Of
s5Oo,oO0 TO increase the efficiency Of the
state militia.
The war department has received
word from a circus company that in the
event Of war twenty-five elephants
would be put at its disposal for active
service in Cuba.
x rich placer geld discoveryis report
ed in a gulch twenty-five miles west Of
Colonia Pacheco, a Mormon colony in
the Serria Madre mountains in western
Chihuahua, Mex.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-16

Local showers tonight; cooler
and partly cloudy Sunday.
Todsy's temperature. Is.
+. II. DUFF, Observer.
CITY CHAT.

CITY CHAT.
Baseball tomorrow.
Dolly Bros. tonight.
Hynes sells bsseballs.
Hynes rents tsndems.
Hynes sells tennis goods.
Otto Huber is In Chicago.
Buy home Of Reidy Bros.
Special hat sale at Byrnes'.
Buy golf balls from Hynes.
Ladies' belts at Woltmsnn's.
Ice cream at John Peterson's.
Millinery. Ottesen, Davenport.
Davenport, millinery, Ottesen.
Ottssen, Davenport, millinery.
Ice cream at John Peterson's.
Davenport, millinery. Ottesen.
Millinery. Ottesen, Davenport.
Ottssen. Davenport, millinery.
Lees Little Gem IL the best broom.
Full line OF hsmmocks at Hynes'
Black Hawk 10 the only park addi.
ton.
Black Hawk. the only park addi-
ton.
Buy your fishing tackle at Eek
hsrt's.
Dressed chickens at Hess Bros. to.
night.
Black Hawk is the only park ad.
dition.
Vegetables Of all kinds tonight at
Longs.
A fine hot lunch at Theo Schmuch's
tonight.
Millinery this evening at Young &
MoCombs'.
Best blue flame oil stoves at Sum-
mers & Co.'S.
For reliable FIRE insurance call on
Z. j. Burns.
Fresh made candies today at Young
b MoCQmbs'.
Stop and buy nice plants tonight
ct Eckbart's.
Rock Island Steam laundry, 1914
Third avenue.
Mrs. Lieut.. Charles Keller is visit
ing in Oskaloosa.
Special low prices on shoes this
evening at Beechers.
Ladies' trimmed hats from SO cents
up. Young & McComos'.
Plenty Of fresh butter and egg.
just received at Beecher's.
Plenty Of fresh vegetables and fruits
At Hess Bros. this evening.
Ladies' Scotch striped hose, 12l
cents. at Young & McCombs.
Don't forget that Summers & Co.
store stoves. Twentieth street.
The location Of Bakersfield & Sex
tons laundry, 1914 Third avenue.
Tsrpsichorean club dance at
Turner hall tonight. Ticket, rs
cents.
Ice cream, Wholesale or retail
none better made, at John Peter
sons.
All orders in millinery will be de.
livered this evening. Young & Nc.
Combs
Worlds fair book, worth rs cents,
sale price 8 cents at Young & Nc.
Combs.
Attend the Terpsichorean club
dance IT Turner hall tonight. Tick
cts rs cents.
John Schmld, for several years
assistsn, undertaken for b. +. Knox,
has resigned.
May flower Camp. X. N. Of A., will
give On invitation dance April 81 at
Armory hall.
The most conveniently located and
lowest In price. are lots in Black
Hawk addition.
The Rock leland Steam laundry,
now located In their new building,
1914 Third avenue.
Business property. residence prop
srty and lots for sale in oil parts Of
the city by E. j. Burns.
Whom you want seed potatoes or
garden seeds, hoes or rakes. 20 to
Beecher's, and save money.
Beautiful lots in Black Hawk ad.
dition. sdj,cent to the park, offers q
profitable and ssfe investment.
Mrs Su.ie Coleman has returned to
her home at Norfolk. Neb, after o
visit with Mrs. &. A. Stevenson.
Lots In desirable locations will
never BE- sold ss cheap as are now be.
Ing offered in Black Hawk addition.
Book beer and buck wurst sausage
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-16

accompanied by the Oxford light
weight band at ices place tonight.
Stylish tailor jackets made at La.
dies Tailoring establishment, corner
Second and Brady streets, Daven-
port.
Ladies, see those metallic belts at
Woltmaun's jewelry store. They
will 60 at reduced prices tonight and
Monday.
Call and get your suit made to or.
der at 1903 Second avenue. All the
latest novelties shown. Gus Englin,
manager.
Black Hawk addition only 10 min.
utes walk from the business center;
lots 25 to 80 per cent less than any in
the vicinity.
Gilpin Moore. who has been very
low the past week. is reported as
resting as well as could be expected
this afternoon.
Conductor Tom Donahue, of the
Rock Island; is off duty on account of
illness. Conductor Bledsoe is run.
ning'in his stead.
Siegrist has cut some ice, too, and
not from any stockwater or slough,
but from swift running water in the
channel Of the river.
Woltmann, the jeweler. has Just
received several dozen ladies' metsl-
lie belts, which he will sell at re-
duced prices tonight and Monday.
Have swell tailor gown. perfectly
fitted. satisfaction guaranteed at La
dies Tailoring establishment. corner
Brady and Second streets, Daver-
port.
Mayor Medill and Aids B Winter
and &. A. johnson arrived from
Kansas City this morning, bringing
samples Of the water filtered by the
Jewell plant there.
Day & Nelson, Of the Sylvan Ice
company, are prepared to serve all
their old patrons and many new ones
with pure quality Of ice. Hang
out your ice card or telephone 2lSl.
Moline.
The construction of Q copper me-
tallic line between Rock Island.
Moline and Morrison via Hampton,
Port Byron, Pratt and Loudon, is to
be begun at once by the Central
Union Telephone company.
At the parsonage OF Grace Luth.
eran church at 8 O'Clock Thursday
evening occurred the marriage Of
Edward Forwinkle and Miss Hattie
Gracer. Rev. j. L. Murphy per-
formed the ceremony. The couple
have taken up their abode at 2606
Fifth avenue.
The Improvements on the Rock
Island house, heretofore referred to.
have been commenced, and before
long Landlord Nesus will have
launched the Office in the corner
room Of the building, which has for
years been occupied by store.
II you want your refrigerator clean
and sweet buy channel ice. Do not
ask your ice man where the ice was
cut. for he NAV fail to tell the truth,
but we refer you to hundreds of re,
liable citizens who have visited Us
during our ice harvesting time. and
they can tell you that the Rock Isl
and Ice company has cut its ice in
the middle OF the channel, where the
water flows five miles an hour
We do not cut our Ice in stsgnated
water or in sloughs or along tow
heads, where the water is inclined to
| flow up stream, or where boat can
be landed without tieing it up and it
will remain there until the wind car
ries it away. Rock Island Ice COM
Pany.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-04-16

that DR.. Bells Piue-Tar-H Honey is the
best cough and lung remed on ear, b
unless you will try it II you do this
and don't agree With u ycu get
your % cents bsck quick. right
where you buy it.
Arizona republican., 1898-04-02

miles it's arrival at the latter place is now a matter of only few days. Even should the United States decide to send the flying squadron to inter- cept them, it is not likely that this could be accomplished, as the torpedo fleet is probably nearer to Porto Rico than Commodore Schley's squadron CT even the ships of Captain Samp- sons fleet. Consequently it is ques- tionable whether it would avail any thing under the circumstance to dis patch either the squadron or ships from the gulf fleet on a mission of that kind.
 However, should such a decision be arrived at, in the absence of decla- ration of war, the interception of the fleet would be an entirely arbitrary matter on our part. It is true that there is added danger to us from the presence of the fleet at Porto Rico, but my opinion is that we could sue cessfully resist it's approach and take care of our interests