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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
MUCH SUFFERING AMONG SURVIVORS.
NOT ENOUGH FOOD LEFT FOR A SINGLE MEAL
FOR EVERY ONE.

Flora. H.. April 4.-Repor;s received al this city.
seventy miles distant from Shawneetown. bear out
the first reports OF the inundaton of the town last
night by the breaking OF the levee. The railroads
have stopped traffic twenty miles south OF here as
the road Shawncctown Is deep under water.
Telegraphic communication is cut off. and the re-
ports received are meagre. At Mills station. the
river is eight miles wide. and the track IS covered
for six miles. The following telegram was received
here this morning by Supcrintendent NILS OF the
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway from
Conductor Charles ireland:
"Ridgeway. Il.-Iialf OF ShawneetOWn totally de-
stroyed. Stores wrecked with contents.
Town contains from fifteen 20 twenty feet Of
water. South levec covered with dead stock. houses
and all kinds Of debris. Tho Mayor OF shawnee
town appeals for tents and provisions. Help must
come quick. There Is great suffering among tho
unfortunates
II notified Shawnee,own committee that ! would
bring all supplies offered me. and II any carload
lost came by Enfield. Norris city. would make
one extra trip TO the waters edge whcrs same
could he transferred We have picked up a lot OF
boats transfer provisions
ireland further stated that only small skins can
be secured ferry provisions across the river ana
that everything possible H. beng done by peopl" In
the adjacent towns 20 hurry forward assistance
Superint endent NILS also received the Following
from Superintendent Martin OF the Louisville and
Nashville at Evansville. Ind.
The Mayor Of Shawnectown calls for RELIEF.
Reports $50 IN ao1 lives lost. Not enough food IN
town serve one meal for the living.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
FOR NON INTERVENTION IN CUBA.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY THE BALTIMORE
BOARD OF TRADE

Baltimore. April AT a meeting Of the Board ~
Trade to-day the following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas This Board believes most heartily IN
tho wcll-recognized and time nonored principle %
non-interven,iOn by the Government or tho United
States in tho affairs of other nations. and
Whereas. We believe That this prir riple o. nom
Intervention applies 10 the present Cuban question
Judged from humanitarian standpoint:
therefore. be II
Resolved. first, That tho action OF President
NcKiulev in his efforts settle through diplomatic
negotiations the existing difficulty between Spain
and cuba while nj the same time preserving
friendly relations between Government and that
OF Spain. meets with our wGncst approval; and
Resolved second. That We earnestly request
President Mckinley continue further his efforts
10 secure q pcaccable settlement OF said dlficultics
Viewing as DO with horror the possibility OF war
hetwenn tho United States and any nation, We be-
ljeve that except matter Of actual seif-defence
or whore our National honor Is involved. war Is r.
pucnant alike 10 the spirit of the age We live In. 10
Tho civilized and Christian position this country
occupies among the nations o. the world ana 70
tho great mass Of people from ono end OF the
land 20 the other.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
AN ALLEGED SPANISH SPY.
STRANGE ACTIONS OF MAN AT FORT MONROE
CAUSE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TO DE TAKEN.

STRANGE ACTIoNs OF MAN AT FORT MONROE
CAUSE EXTRA PRECAUTIONS TO DE TAKEN.
Fort Monroe Va. April 4.-There Is good 'ea
Of excitement hero over the alleged discovery VI
the presence Of a Spanish spy. Several nights ago
tho sentry at Fort Monroe. whose post was nearest
the newly arranged esplanade TOT tapiu-"'' anu
disapuoaring guns noticed man skulkins along
tho grassy side OF the slope. He challenged. put
received no answer The next might 'he same
him, occurred and the sentry challenged anu tn,n
ornd blank cartridges were in use, pnt sliirc tne
incident Captain Iioskins of the ior Is auIhoiiiS
rnr mo attainment that the guard Is armed WIN
IAN coriridec and has orders to SHOOT. Nhcn
Commodore Schlcy was nj the Cnaihp,iah r a mn
s rrrofor anpearancc watched him closely. frlends
~ comnodore and Mrs. Schlcy noticed the, man
oaavo,ai timeg He Is registered at the hotel, but
has avoided all the guests 49, -.
Vhile the scntres at the fort can shoot
e,ranper intrudng. there Is no law IN force by
whIci, at present he can he apprehended -,
tnJonel Frank In command OF Fort Monroe said
49, ,iobt that a day guard well ns a night
eiard was being preserved about the new gun I'M
Siscemcnts and strangers would not be gwen in
Formation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
EUROPEAN MARKETS OPTIMISTIC
SHARP ADVANCE ~ SPANISH FoURS AMI
AMrRICAN STOCKS YESTERDAY.

SHARP ADVANCE IN SPANISH FoURs AND
AMERICAN STOCKS YESTERDAY.
London. April 4-The stock market opened
better with American securities showing an
average Of two points above the New-York par
ity. Spanish fours closed at 81. net gain OF
80 from Saturday.
Paris April ION the Bourse Spanish tours
closed at ~ 1J-l6 against 49h on Saturday.
Th,rc ,yas 4 general advance in prices to-day.
owing to the reported mediation OF the Pope In
the Cuban difficulties. Government securities
wore principally in favor. Spanish tours leading.
rio T'intos and De Beer mines we're IN active
demand and rallied sharply.
Barcelona April 4.-Spanish rours were quo'eo
here to-day at iO1O 4.
parlir Aprtl 4-Business on the Boerse to-
dav was cheerful, In consequence OF a report
iron, Paris that the Pope had been called upon
10 mediate I'm the Cuban trouble. There was
sbarn rise in the price or spanish rours ana
American securities IN London, wnich sunni
ia1ad transactions here. At the close OF the
n,artet the tendency easier on realizations
,a.uI,Inp from the uncertainty as 10 the form OF
~ pone,s mediation and as TO whether II would
" Frankfort. April 4.-There was a good recov-
49,. on the I,oerse to-day. owing to the reports
-, tho Pope's mediation at Madrid, out the
transactions were small and SPECTATORS We" .,
,nsarved owing to the uncertainty as 70 the
80, ~ the Pontiffs mediation and the ques-
&c., ,s IN whether II would be accepted
Vienna April 4.-Business opened hestatinsiy
- ,ha Roersc but later there was Detter re-
sronse owing to encouraging advices from Tor
Elm boerses Operators. however. were not con-
edent and abstained from buying.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
CUBAN QUESTION IN PARLIAMENT
MR. BALFOUR EXPRESSES THE BRITISH GOVERN
MENT's DESIRE TO PRESERVE PEACE.


MENT's DESIRE TO PRESERVE PEACE.
London. April 4.-Replying 10 John Morley. the
Liberal member for the District Of Montrose.
who asked to-day whether the Government
coIld furnish any Information in regard 10 the
situation Of affairs between Spain and the
United States. a. j. Balfour, the Government
leader In the House of Commons. said:
Il do not know that l can say more than
capital. on both sides OF the Atlantic there Is
"A very strong desire on the part of the Gov
ern,nrnts concerned to preserve peace. and any
thing we can do VIII he done. | do not think
ANYTHING more can be advantageously said at
the present moment
Michael Davtt. member for South Mayo.
agkcd II the report concerning the selection OF
the Pope as mediator I'm the Cuban difficulty
was true. Mr. BalfOur said the Government had
received a report on the subject from Madrid
but Il did not bear out the statement in de-
tails and If the question should be repeated to-
morrow he would be able to give fuller informa-
ton.
Replying to Rcar-Admiral Lord Charles Beres-
ford member for York Mr.. Balfour said the
du .stion as to whether the United states not
Lnlna a signatory OF the Dccla ration Of Paris.
wnuld in the event Of war with Spain be bound
he its provisions raj sed an important point OF
International law, on which n question might
cdv,uta.eously be addressed to the Attorney
General
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
MR. ELKINs LOOKS FOR PEACE.

He THINKS THAT THE TROUBLE CAN STILL BE
SETTLED BY DIPLOMACY.
Washington. April 4--Senator Elkins said this
afternoon that ne still thinks peace Will be the
outcome Of the present agitation over Cuba
He bases his opinion on the theory that the
negotiations viii be reopened. and that Spain
will yet see her way clear 70 accepting the
propositions OF the United States. Suppose
negotiations have been suspended he said;
they can be reopened. I should not be sur
prised if they HI already been reopened. nor
10 hear any hour that Spain had yielded. lie
added his expression OF the belief that such
pressure would be brought to bear upon Premier
Sagasta that he could not do otherwise than
Weld to the extent OF permitting Cuba TO be-
come free 1T will become a question with
him" said the Senator, of losing Cuba Porto
Rico the Philippines the Ministry and the
present dynasty itself all of which is inevitable
If ne goes TO war; and Of losing cuba which VIII
be the only result Of scquiescing in our de-
mands OF course. these matters are being
brought TO his attention, and. OF course. as d
sensible man Interested In the welfare or MS
country he Will accept our terms and save all
he can out Of the situation"
The Senator expressed the opinion that not
only France and other European Powers were
exercising their influence with effect but also
that financial and religious powers were beng
brought 10 bear in way that must bear frult
for peace
1t Is 4 common-sense proposition, nc salu, III
conclusion land in the end common sense must
win AS for the United States. II cannot anoTd
20 spend 81 600 900 600 and destroy many thou-
sands Of lives 10 secure the independence or the
Cubans and II they go 10 war At all II shou!d
be for some other reason.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
TWO BOATS SENT TO CUBA.
THE BACHE AND THE MANGROvE SAIL
FOR HAVANA.

TENDED AS REFUGE FOR AMERICANS IN
CASE OF WAR OR RIoT-A NEW
COAL LIGHTER DISABLED
Key West, Fla. April 4.-Acting under orders
from Washington. Captain Sampson. commander
of the United States fleet in these waters sent
the survey boat Bache to-day from the Tortugas
to Havana. Her sailing orders dispatched
late this afternoon over the cable. and an
hour later she her way to Cuba 1t is
assumed here that she goes to afford a mode Of
safe egrcss for American citizens should riot
occur In Havana or war be declared.
The survey boat Blake in this harbor
also ordered TO proceed TO Havana. but
these instructions were countermanded before
she got away The Fern is still at Havana. but
her accommodations limited.
The Mangrove. which lying at the dock
here received unexpected orders 10 proceed To
Havana tonight, and sailed Immediately The
usual exciting rumors regarding trouble in lia-
vana were heard after her departure
Naval officers here chafe over the delay and
suspense I'm the present relations with Spain.
The general feeling is accurately reflected by
the remark of a senior officer, who said to-day;
IF going to fight, why, let us fight now
and be done with it,"
The monitor Terror and the cruiser Marine
head coaled at the dock to-day. serious acct
dent to the coal lighter Edith Howe has con-
siderably retarded the Coalng work. The Edith
Howe Is a brand new Government lighter She
arrived Saturday from Philadelphia with
four hundred tons Of coal. While discharSinG
into the Indiana during heavy sea last night.
she was dashed violently against the battle
ship and had to be tOWed in. She now lies a
scmi-wreck. with two hundred tons Of coal stlll
aboard II is feared that she cannot he repaired.
a vast amount OF work has been accomplished
here in the last thirty days in coaling and pro-
visoning. This has been done by Commandant
Forsyth and Paymasier Mohun. The eXpcnd-
lures during the month Of March due 10 war
preparations at the Key West naval station
amounted to Sl3,.OOO. Of which %'2.OOp was for
ammunition. This distributed among IN"
ships. and does not include SIo.Wn worth IN
store nor large shipments now on the way. The
Navy Department asked for the figures. and
these were sent 20 Washington to-day.
\ large quantity OF sacking has been bought
for the battlc-ship Iowa II Will eucase sand.
and the novel feature Of a protecting sand bat
terry Of small proportions will be seen on that
vessel
Tho Detroit took the patrol duty tonight.
To-morrcw she viii To tho Tortugas for coal.
Many families. fearing that war IS M hand.
and not caring To trust their lives in this island,
will leave Key West tomorrow for Miami.
Ensign Gherardi. now on the gunhoat Nash
Vile son Of Admiral Gherardi. VIII depart to-
morrow to take command OF the tug Sioux, now
nj New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
TIE WORK OF RELIEF.
AROusING INTEREST IN THE EFFORTS OF
THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

AROUsING INTEREST IN THE EFFORTS OF
THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Work was begun yesterday morning on ths plans
devised by the Central cuban Relief Committee for
arDuslng the Interest % the people OF this city In
the efforts OF tho committee The meeting held in
Chickcr.ng Hall on Saturday night promises 10
bear abundan. fruit. and II is intended 10 organize
several sGb-commttees 10 raise contributions and
obtain supplies Circulars sent Yesterday TO the
officers ~ all tho churches and fraternal and char
Nahe societies IN Ncw-York. seeking their assist
aucr IN carrying out tho committees plans. Tho
probability OF dec!dration OF war has affected
somewhat the shipment OF supplies from the inland
State Many letters and kilograms received
by stephen T. Barton. chairman OF the committee,
yesterday. asking II +, would be advisable TO send
supplies IN view Of the possibility OF war.
II have replied 10 all these inquiries" said Mr..
Barton yesterday 10 Tribune reporter requesting
that ali possible supplies should be forwarded TO
New- York a. once. II war should be declared there
would he al the greater need for relief The contri
buttons would be- sent forward in the name Of the
Rcd cross. and not under the auspices OF tho COM
mfte'. Just ne soon as transportation could be pro-
vird %
IN the last fow days the committee has received
numerous letters from physicians offering their ser
Vices. and flies OF the applications have been made
FOR pO@sib" contingencies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
EARL ROsEBERY THE MARQUIS SALISBURY.
Chronic Constipation.
Its Simple and Effective Treatment.

Chronic constipation induced by vegetable has been found follow amer
nesncs does not follow the use Kunow Improved Eferves Powder which
European deSccad ehVeScents
added
valuable the mineral
kunoW Improved EHrvescent
regulate functions that
the stomach
fabricated and greatly benefited
hlhul
Where deeply rooted habit
will be speedily
Dr. Rob Kenner communicate the New Albany Medical Herald:
who lead acted happily all
of hucuion the
remedy
this condition readiness
this without One patient
naturally Not told the
same ar certainly point
Have tried Efecent Powder and consider would be fine remedy to take
OF like and
Shall JOHN DOlLEl NO ~ hooP Ave. BROOKLYN ~ l.
Feb 3,
it helped
Think claim
t good thing IS
Feb. 3. DYER Box No 1887, N Y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
,porEsT FROM Mr.. PLANT.

,.ou,,o-, News. April (speciaD-captain j. w.
,,,,zroraId general superintendent OF the ran.
,,no Of steamships stated tonight that H. J. l'a"'
will positively not sell any oil MS n"Sse"e . atns,
,,a % tho Government. and Will protest hshIi.,.
ships nylsnrv purchase. Mr.. Plant now mas aRo,es
u 'Urpinotnr in conference with secretary i.o"s;
IN Nasiis oe0,ornd procst against the purchase OF
The 81 $1,000 palace steamship G, GrandS w6o sr
TOT ,ne ,ppdav states that Mr.. Pant oD)ecIs 70
ry ,,n HE ships because they will be unsuap9e
se, nssseencer service after once paced III co"'
i1 lot 'ayen though uninjured In action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
SALVAGE FROM THE MAINE WRECK

Washington Arril As a result of the opera
tons Of the Chapman & Merritt Wrccking Com
pany and the Boston Towboat Company. which
have been work on tho Maine considerable ma
terial which hereafter may be put to some practical
secured from the WRECK Most O! IL WfS
removed to Key West. whore /; Will be kept UNI d
some conclusion to lis final disposition Is
reached. The naval officers are as Yet unable 10
say whether the value Of the material recovered
will compensate for the amount OF money expended
by the Government IN the EFFORT Tor us recovery.
They have yet been able to strike a balance.
The suspension of operations by the wrecknS
COMPANIES Wi. enable them to take all their Ou'Nt
from Havana ilarbor. The contract with the com
annUIcd on SATURDAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
PRESIDENT DWIGHTS TELEGRAM.

HE SAYS THAT YALE UNIVERSITY APPROVES
THE PRESIDENTS EFFORTS.
xo, Haven April 4.-President Dwight OF Ya'e
,.,--t,v sent the following telegram to Presi-
dent Mckinley this evening"
TO His Excellcncy. the President OF the Chited
States: tat, ..,... -, tho .overaI
facu,ies here | feel authorized respectfully 10 as
SIRE YOU that Yale University regards witn coruIal
settle our difficulties with Spain without resort sort
70 w., w., ts,yned, TIMOTHY DWIGHT,
''""o'' President Of Yale University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
KUTN0W BROS, 10 AStor Place. N. y City, Sole Agents for
s. KuIKOW co.. Id, POpu Al fangdon Road London c. Eng

doubt If will have any definite steps taken be-
fore April is. at the earliest. That is the date
when some OF the most important contracts made
under the emergency fund OF s5o.0n.0eO will be
filed The work which was most greatly needed
secured under thirty day contracts There Is
much more under the siXty-day limit. All this Ia
needed to put us in proper shape 10 enter upon
which knows how much OF the world
may be engaged in before II ends, but We are be-
coming better and better prepared every day for
any conflict
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
Mpc PDOWNLOW FOR PEACE.
SHE HOPES PRESIDENT MKINiEY WILL PRE-
VENT BIOODSHED.

Eror,iIIe Tenn Aplil (Special)-I am going
80 Cot, tho militia Tomorrow and go fight for the
frendom of Cuba" said BOynton Hale, who Is
twcnty-throe years old this afternoon. He was
talking TO his srandmother Mrs Eliza bro"nIow:
,.iiovv ~ "Parson' BrownloW, the lighting cdl'or
of Inc civil War. Mrs Brownlow. who II nlShly
wears old but active and in fun possession or Al hrr
s.o,ens renlind: son. | do not object 10 your
,neyering your countrys call. If you arc Heedcd.
hr, l,sten there viii be time enough foF you 20
- H.. tronpe later have heard about ana
ccx,cri.nced SO much Of war that DO not whht
70 see another. hope President Mckinney, WIG
is a good man. will lead the country o"' u ''''
irouble wit hout blOodshed.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
STRONG PROTEST FROM LEE.
THE CONSUL-GENERAL SAYS EARLY QUAR-.
ANTINE WILL CAUSE HARDSHIP.

icy TO THIBTNE.1
Havana, April ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Lee has
telegraphed to Washington a sharp remon-
STRANGE against the Marine Hospitals action in
directing the enforcement Of the quarantine
laws on April |, instead Of May |. as in pre-
viOus years. Under the Florida law Ameri-
cans can now land there because they are not
immune Great hardship is also worked on
Cuban families who have children under ten
years old. Many such expected 10 depart dur
ing April, and had notice that quarantine
would be advanced a month. In case of war
these families will be forced to remain in Cuba.
General Lee has asked that the Treasury De-
partment give Dr. Drummer, in charge at Ha-
va1a discretionary authority.
Loyal Spanish feeling has been intensely
gratifed by the action of the Bishop of San
tander in Offering Banco Church property, in
Guiding cnalices, to be converted into war uses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

BOSTON. April 4-sixty-hve firms representing me
wool trade of this city forwarded an expression %
thcr approval to President Mckinley to-u"y' II 10
as follows: 49,. - 49, r-,,,od
To wuI,am Mckinley. President Of the Onitcd
states Washington. d. {. , ,ao aesiro IN
49, me MIXERS of the Boston WOO trace u'sil' ~
,nress heir hearty approval OF your poilcy IN me
n~asent Cuban crisis. and their p mo var
with Spain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
Torpedo SHELLS GOING SOUTH.

Easton. Penn April (speciaD.-Four carloads
~ torpedo shells have passed through mere over
tire Jersey Central Railroad on their way 70 NTm
GrieSns Thoy go by way OF Allentown heao'"s
aud Harrisburg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
GOVERNOR BLACK SIGNS THE TRANSFER
STATEN Island PROPERTY TO FORM PART OF
NEW Works. DEFENCE HANDED OVER
TO TIE GOVERNMENT

Albany. April 4-Govcrnor Black to-day formally
transferred TO the United States Government alb
soute right. title and Jurisdiction over the
land on staten Island which has been purchased
nv tho Federal Government from private inditldu-
ais TO be used to form a part OF the New York
Uarbor defence. This action on the part or tho
Goveruor was necessary. although the property
belonged TO private individuals. because the state
mas q bot tom ttlc to all its territory Tho transfer
~ Jurisdiction in cases Of this character can be
made by the Governor under authority OF Chaptor
3sl Of tho Laws of 1885