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was the nearest vessel to the New York at the time An hour before the fleet with the Mayfiower and the torpedo boats WAS proceeding at a nine knot speed from Key West to the Cuban coast. The vessels then were about twenty miles north of Havana
 Suddenly tue New York qufckened her speed and went alongside of the Maynower and the leading torpedo boat. She halted a moment and signalled some instructions to the remainder of the fleet and then drew away from the others and started alone in a southwestery direction. Faster and fast CT she went and longer grew the distance between her and the other ships. Black smoke poured from her tunnels and she appeared to be trying to equal her twenty two knot record made on the trial trip. The Dauntess also crowded on steam and she sped after the New York at once. Ar ter twenty minutes fast run the remainder of the fleet was left far behind. It soon became apparent that the New York wss heading to the eastward. of Morro Castle and the real object of her chase became dscernable against the dark background of low hills on the coast. The outlook in the tops of her military masts had sighted the Spanish colors flying from a Spanish steamer. which had just left Havana har- bor. Those on board the steamer must have seen the New York overhauling them but they made no pretense of stopping.
 REPORT OF A SIX FOUNDER.
 The chase continued for nearly an hour and by that time the New York had passed the steamer and stopped about half mile off her port bow. In another moment there was a puff of smoke from the side of the New York, followed by sharp report of six pounder. The shot passed over the bows of the steamer and threw up great spray. The steamer stopped it's engines immediately and swung around in the heavy sea which was running A large whaleboat was lowered from the New York, filled with sailors and marines all fully armed and in charge of an officer. The prize proved to be the Pedro of about 2OOO tons. She was apparently in ballast or had a light cargo.
 The sun was just sinking below the ho- rizon when the prize crew from the New York climbed over the side of the Pedro and a few minutes later the Spanish en- sign was hauled down.
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FoREcAsT OF THE SENATE. a


 Washington, April 24-It is the expeeta- tion in the senate that the week will begin with the receipt of a message from the president, asking that congress shall make a formal declaration of wal and that there l will Be a quick response to Sie request. There has been some apprehension that 1 there might be a renewal of the enort 10
 secure a recognition of the independence or 1 the Cuban insurgents in connection with | the war declaration, but the best informa- ton now is this will not be undertaken
 and there will be practically no opposition in nsthe senate to war declaration. The senateswill resume consideration Of the naval appropriation bill at the earliest moment. The only disputed point undls- posed of in connection with the naval bill is the provision in regard to the price or arfnor. which Senators Tillman and Butler are making an effort to have reduced from $4e0 to $500 after the three battleships now building are supplied. Both these senator's and probably others will make speeches in support of this amendment, and the de- bate will in all probability be quite sharp. AMENDMENT NOT ACCEPTED. It does not appear probable that the amendment will be accepted by the senate The senate also will take up the army reor- ganization bill as soon as it can be reached after it is reported from the committee on military affairs by which it will be given prompt consideration. The committee will also take cognizance of the alleged defects in the volunteer army bill with a view to correcting them if found serious as re- ported. This bill has been investigated by some of the best lawyers of the senate and most of them express the opinion that 1t is not defective. It is not believed that the war revenue bill will receive consideration l by the senate this week, owing to the | prospect of strong opposition the measure ] will meet with The democrats will seek 1 to incorporate a provision for an income ! tax when the bill reaches the committee, l and a stubborn contest is promised both in the committee and senate. Whether the 1 bill is amended in the committee or report 1 ed as it comes from the house, the ndica- l tions are quite positive that t will be made
 the bases of a prolonged discussion by 1 the finance committee.
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SEVERAL VESSELS
 HAVE BEEN TAKEN
Admiral Sampson Has Notified Long That They Would Be
 Held As Prizes.

Washington, April 2L-Secretary Long has received from Admiral Sampson dis patches teling of the capture of several of the Spanish merchantmen which are to be held as prizes and to be disposed of ac cording to law if the protests made against such seizures are held to be without ground
 Judge Advocate General Lemley, the law officer of the navy department has been looking up the statutes on the subject, and is prepared to assist the secretary in any way necessary. The law provides that the condemnation proceedings in the matter of prize vessels shall be conducted under the supervision of the district courts. It is made the duty of the commanding officer of the vessel making a capture to secure the documents of the ship and cargo and send them together with certain witnesses from the captured vessel to the district court in which proceedings for the distri- button of the prize money is to be had. The attorney for the United States is to promptly file libel against the prize prop erty and take other proceedings necessary.
 The evidence is to be taken by prize com missioners not exceeding three in number, one of whom is to be a retired navy offl- cer and at least one of the others a mem Der of the bar of the court of not less than three years standing and acquainted with the taking of depositions. If the sale of the prize is ordered the gross proceeds are to be deposited with the assistant treas urer of the United States at the place near est to the sale subject to the order of the court. The court is 10 make a decree of distribution determining what vessels are to share in the prize. and whether the prize was of superior, equal CT inferior force to the vessel or vessels making the capture will be decided by the captors. This pro- vision was evidently put in the law with a view to encouraging vessel captains to eX- ert their greatest effort when meeting q foe of superior or of equal strength, as the same section of the law provides that when the prize vessel was of inferior force to the captors, one-half of the net proceeds is to be decreed to the United States and the other half to the captoTs In cases where the amount in controversy exceeds S2 coo appeals may be taken to the supreme court.
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OFF THE COAST OF CUBA.
Italian Cruiser Chased Bv the NAkflte Squadron and
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ciency bill might be taken up before the week closes. e., -s-e-as..
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Ii e Whom Gets il Prize.

Mobile Ala, April 24.-News from Bi- lox, Miss, says that the revenue cutter Winona, from Mobile, captured the Span ish steamer Lacumina at Ship Island. Miss, at L. o'clock today, but likely will have to remain in quarantine with the prize until the time of quarantine detention IS out, tomorrow next day. The name of the seized Spanish steamer is now learned for the first time. It is Saturnina, from Sagua to Ship Island, Zuclaga in com mand, 1876 tons.
The age-herald., 1898-04-25
BRITISH SYMPATHY
 APPRECIATED
Special to the Age-Herald.

London, April A.-The Daily Mail says President Mckinley today received the Daily Mail correspondent and expressed in touching language American appreciation of British sympathy. Mot the govern ment alone, but the whole nation,' he said, feels most deeply the good will sent across the seas; nor will they forget"
The age-herald., 1898-04-25
DOUBTS AB0US
 SAFETY OF THE PARIS
snecial to The Age-Herald.

New York, April 24.-EXtraordinary eff forts have been made today to have the cruiser New Orleans ready to sail tomor- row. Her orders are secret but it is be- ieyed she is to meet the Paris and escort her to New York.
The age-herald., 1898-04-25
SPAIN BUYING COAL
 IN GERMANY
By Cable to The Age-Herald. (copyrighted by ". R. Hearst !

Berlin, April 24.It has been positively ascertained here that the Spanish govern ment has contracted for the immediate de- livery of all the coal at the disposal of the mammoth Rhensh Westphaiian coal sym dicate one of the most extensive concerns on the European continent.
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ALL CUBAN PORTS
 ARE BL0CKADED

the salute of the correspondents
 The sea picture there presented was worth remembering. The big hull of the New York. ll5o a steel and granite bluff but more deadly looking, the long black hull of the Porter with her threatening looking torpedo tubes, over which the spray dashed, the saucy Dauntless with forestay sail and mainsail set, her smoke stack belchng forth thick smoke the snakY hawser leading to where the schooner, heavy laden, was rolling with her scup- pers under her crew busy getting up her foresail, mainsail and iib, her Spanish crew working away under the orders of an American officer, side by side with Uncle Sam's tars, all around rolling seas topped by white horses, and over all the freshen- ing gale This picture had for back ground pale haze beyond which were the mountains of Cuba and in the middle dim distance saffron lined Moro Castle. How long will that standard stay? This was the thought which entered every mind a S the hawser frightened and the Mathlde. following the Dauntless was rushed through the water toward Key West. The passage to this port was rough one. Of course but it was no worse than usual and without any special event to chronicle. To the flagship New York belongs the honor of firing the first shot that an- nounced the intention of the United States to establish a blockade of the port of Havana.
 OFF THE COAST OF CUBA.
 The scene of this opening event of what might prove to be prolonged hostilties, was just off tha coast of Cuba at point about ten miles east of Moro Castle. The shot was fired across the bow of the span ish steamer Pedro of Bilbao, outward hound from Havana. She hove to immed- ia telv. and in the course of an hour prize crew from the flagship was in charge Of her and she was on her way to Key West.
 The capture of the Pedro occurred at o'clock on Friday afternoon in full view Of the Associated Press dispatch boat, which
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NEW CRUISERS.
The New York and St. Louis Were CommiS-
 missiored Yesterday.
snecial to The Age-Herald.

New York. April 24.-The New York and St. Louis, converted from passenger steam- ships into cruisers, were taken over by the government today and will sail under se- cret orders tomorrow. They will probably act as scouts or dispatch boats.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
HARD FIGHT FOR JOHNSON.
Montana Negroes Say That Missouri
Lynchcrs Await His Return
to This State.

Butte. Mont, Jan. 3.-The colored people
of Montana are making u renewed effort to
prevent the extradition of Joseph c. John
being taken back to Missouri, where he is
wanted for elopins with a white girl. Kate
Neal, of Sweet Springs.
At meeting of colored people held in
this city last night, some rather startling
statements We're made by Samuel Fergu-
son, of Missoula, Mont, the colored man
who has been looking after Johnson's in
terests. Ferguson said that a letter had
been received by a prominent Mssoula
physician from friends in Missouri, stating
that the writer had positive information
that mob had been already organized to
hold up the train that should bring john
son back. just before it entered Sweet
Springs, and take Johnson of and hang
him.
Ferguson also stated that Johnson's at
torneyS were in receipt of a letter from
Miss Neal. which was written from Kan
sls City after her return there, in which
she asserted that Johnson was In no wise
TO blame, and that she brought the whole
trouble on herself by following him about.
She said, Ferguson stated. that she came
to Johnson in the West without any solic-
itation from him. Ferguson further stated
that johnson Is not a married man, as has
been stated. All these circumstances. it is
said, Will be presented to Governor Smith
in an effort to induce him to rescind the
action of Lieutenant Governor Spriggs in
signing the extradition papers. Considera-
Bile money was raised at the meeting to as
sist in defrayinS the expense of Johnson's
defense. and the colored people will fight
possible.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
BURKE IN CHICAGO.
The Absent Senator Refuses to Say
for Whom He Will Vote
for Senator.


Chicago. Jan. 3.-Vernon H. Burke, Of
Cleveland. president pro tenn of the Ohio
senate. left for Columbus tonight over the
Pennsylvania road. His last words as his
train left the depot were: 'Ill be there in
the morning, and throw that Democrat
out of my seat
Mr. Burke has been in Chicago and vicin-
ity ever since Friday morning, when he
registered at the Auditorium. He went to
Milwaukee on Saturday and returned 10
Chicago this morning. He took lunch at
the Great Northern hotel to-day, and made
every effort to keep out Of the way of the
newspaper men.
He said that his absence from Columbus
was due to very important business, but
he declined to state the character of that
business. 1t was, he said, of a nature that
would not permit his presence in Column
bus at this time. THE organization in
Columbus" he said. will have no effect
on any candidate. They will have just as
good a show, no matter what the organiza-
ton of the legislature may be-"
Mr.. Burke would not say which senatorial
candidate he favored, but added that Bush
nell is in the race. and when asked If he
had not been talking to the governor over
the telephone during the afternoon he
laughed and would not say that he had or
had not. He said that Day would unite
all the factions of the Republican party
and that Secretary Sherman can have the
nomination at any time if he will say that
he wants 1t.
He said that his absence from Columbus
arrival would not change matters in any
way.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
REPUBLICANS ARE INDIGNANT.
Flooding Governor Bushnell With
Telegrams DenouncinE Him
for His Treachery.

Marietta, O., Jan. 3.-Col. T. w. Moore,
one of the trustees of the Ohio State Hos
pital for the Insane at Athens. by appoint
ment of Governor Bushnell has forwarded
his resignation by mail as such officer and
also wired his resignation this morning.
Colonel Moore. like almost every Repub-
lean in this section. is indignant at the
position taken by the governor in the SEN
atoral matter in disreGarding the will of
the people, and. lest he might be consid-
cred in sympathy with the governor in the
matter. he resigns. He has written letter
that is strong and decidedly pointed. in
which he expresses not only his own, but
sentiment generally on the question.
Cleveland. o. Jan. 3.-The president and
secretary of the Tippecanoe Club, the big
central Republican organization of this
city. to-day sent the following telegram
to Senator Burke and Representatives Ma
SCI and Bramley. the three bolting Re-
puhlicans from this county:
THE officers of the Tippecanoe Club eX-
press. for themselves and the Republicans
generally throughout the city, disapproval
at your action in not standing by the in
structions of the county and state con-
ventions. The members of the club are
very Indignant"
A telegram was also sent to Governor
Bushnell. expressing disappointment at
IoSittci III tlIe contest "A
meeting of the club has been called to pro-
test against the action of Burke. Bramley
and Mason and demand that they shall
vote for the Republican caucus nominee
Tor United States senator. as they pledged
themselves to do. both publicly and pri-
vstely'
Two members OF the committee of the
club TO arrange for a special train to Gov
ernor Bushnells inauguration have re-
signed and the trip will be abandoned, it
is said.
Columbus. O.. Jan. 3.-Joseph G. Gest. of
Washington Court House. Republican ed
itor, to-day rendered Governor Bushnell his
resignation as deputy oil inspector. He
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
GENERAL w. w. AvERILL MADE
WEALTHY BY A DECISION.
SUED FOR PAVING PROFITS.
BARBER ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY
MUST FORK OVER.
Final Accounting Likely to Run Gem
eral AverilIs Share Into the
MilliOns-HOw lie Became
Interested In Asphalt
Paving Contracts.

New York. Jan. 3.-The appellate division
of the supreme court has handed down n
decision In the suit of General w. w. Aver
awarding the old cavalry officer nearly
100000 in cash as his share in the profits of
the Barber Asphalt Paving Company on
contracts for paving in this city. Washing
ton, Buffalo. and other large cities. When
the final accounting of the profits of the
Barber Asphalt Company Is made, it is
expected that the generals share will run
into the millions.
He has been engaged in litigation con-
tinuousy since 1883. when the first action
was brought before the supreme court.
After retiring from the army. General
Averill became interested in asphalt paw
ing. He experimental In this city and
Washington and patented various pro-
cesses. He became interested in the Amer
ican Asphalt Pavement Company with
AMI l.. Barbr and others in 1881. and had
In his employ Belgian named Smedt. who
had patented several processes. Smedt sold
these patents to Barber. who was trus-
tee of the American Asphalt Pavement
Company. and Immediately thereafter the
company was diSbanded, and the Barber
Asphalt Paving Company succeeded it.
General Averil found himself outside the
new company. and in 1883 began an action
to recover profits made by the Barber
company. which had contracts in every big
city in the United States. Tho case came
up before Judge Edward Patterson. who
appointed George B. Morse referee. The
referees findings were in favor of Averill.
and were confirmed by Judge Lawrence IN
1886. but an appeal was taken to the appel
late division.
The referee had allowed him an interest
in all contracts on which work had actu-
ally begun at that time but upon the ques-
ton of pending contracts his decision was
adverse to the general. The decision was
concurred in by the four judges of the ap-
pellate division-Van Brunt. Barrett, Rum
sey and Willams-and is final. By it, Cen
eral Averill becomes a wealthy man after
enduring poverty for many years.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
STONE FOR PRESIDENT.
Talk That the Ex-Governor Will BE
Candidate Against the
BOY OratOr.

st. Louis. Jan. 3.-tSpecial.) Ex-Governor
William j. Stone may bethe man who will
consolidate the forces in Missouri and crys-
tallize the opposition to the free silver
apostle and Popocrat, William ]. Bryan,
for the presidential nomination in 1900. Bry
an has continued to run for president ever
since his defeat in November, 1896, and has
apparently had his own way about 1t. Now
there appears to be movement on foot in
missouri among large number of DEM
ocratS to favor Ex-Governor Stone for
president This movement has received an
impetus by the announcement of Populst
2. ID. Jopes that he is against Bryan. II
the Populists. will not support Bryan, then
whom will they support? This Is the QueS-
tion. The friends of Stone believe that he
can secure the calamity support. and hence
he viii become candidate against Bryan.
He was a strong supporter of fusion in
1898 and this 1t is argued. places him in
the right position for the Populist support.
A Bryan Democrat stated to-day that he
expected Stone would be candidate: that
ne believed Stone was anxious that some
thing should happen to Bryan so that he
would withdraw from the race.
Mexico Mo-, Jan. '3.-(Special.) Chairman
Sam Cook expresses himself as highly dis
pleased with Judge o. d. Jones' anti-Bry-
an and anti-fuson interview. He says the
great trouble with Judge Jones is that
he permits technical differences and alb
stract questions to stand barrier to
practical. common sense action. 1.-The silver
forces of Missouri" says Mr.. Cook, RE
gret Jones' 'position-regret 1t on his own
account and on the parties account. There
must be union of the silver forces"
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
TALK OF OTHER CANDIDATES.
Many RumOrs of Hanna and Brice
Combining to Elect n Gold
Standard Man.

Dayton O., Jan. 3.--In the Ohio senator
ial matter, it was developed here tonight
that DIR. ]. Z. Loves is a receptive candi-
date for the short term. coupled with Bush
nell for the long term. Mayor McKisson
is to get out of the way. When the matter
was broached to DIR. Loves at the Garfield
Club rooms. he responded with a speech,
leaving the firm impression that he had
aspirations in that direction.
Columbus, O., Jan. 3.-There We're many
rumors tonight about Hanna and Brice
pulling together for a gold standard senator
and Mclean and Bushnell for a free silver
senator. There were Democrats urging
Mclean. as the combine" candidate rath-
er than Bushnell. McK1sson or Kurtz. and
Republicans We're favoring Brice rather
than free silver Republican. Ex-senator
Brice, in response to inquiries, telegraphed
Democratic members that the future and
the integrity of the party would be best
served by the Democrats voting for
Democrat for senator.
Washington. Jan. 3.-Assistant Secretary
Day returned to Washington this morning
from Canton and was early at his post His
attention was called to the published story
that a movement is afoot to substitute his
name for that Of Senator Hanna as a can
didate for the senate. Judge Day very
promptly disposed of the story and in
manner that showed that he meant every
word. He declared: There is nothing,
absolutely nothing in the statement be-
lieve Mr.. Hanna will be elected, as he
should be-
This last statement was made after
Judge Day had been Informed of the elec-
tion of Mason as speaker of the Ohio house
of representatives.
The news of the event of the morning at
Columbus was taken to the White House
by the Associated Press and was regarded
by Secretary Porter as of such interest that
he carried the bulletin Immediately to the
president. The latter had been very busy
receiving number of senators and rep
resentatives, but he expressed the greatest
interest in the news and discussed the
probable effect of the mornings action up
on Mr.. Hanna's candidacy with some Of his
visitors.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-01-04
NEW YORK POLICE POLICY.
Commissioners Notify Commanding
Officers to Enforce All Laws
ImpartfRlIy.

New York. Jan. 3.-The police commits
sioners had all the commanding officers and
captains in Greater New York before them
to-day. In an address President York said
there would be no political preferences in
the department.. and that all laws on the
statute books must be rigidly enforced.
Gambling and lottery laws were especially
alluded to. In regard to the widely dis
cuSsed action of the old board under Theo-
dore Roosevelt. President York said:
I'VE don't want men detailed on the
street to arrest women for the purpose of
discovering disorderly houses. That is not
part of your duties as officers. but we cx-
pect you to break up such places, and en-
force all violations. whether gambling or
through the public prints that the incom-
ing Of this board meant that there would
be an open city. There will be none so far
want the laws broadly construed and lib
erallY enforced"