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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
NAVAL BATTLE REPORTED.
Fisherman Saw a Monitor Chasing a
Gunboat.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 22.-Accord-
ing TO private advices received by the
Times-Union and Citizen tonight. the
first naval battle of the war took place
opposite, Boynton, about % miles south
OF Palm Beach, at 10 o clock this morn
ing. George Lyman, a reliable man.
and several others, who We're fishing
in Lake Worth, which is separated
from the ocean by a narrow strip of
land, heard heavy firing and ran to
the beach. He reported TO the railroad
agent and postmaster at Lantana that
a United States monitor was chasing
and firing upon a Spanish man-of-war
or gunboat conveying a transport ship.
The Spaniard replied shot for shot. All
the ships were travelling with a bone in
their teeth. The men say they watched
the battle for an hour, or until the
smoke from the tunnels was visible on
the southern horizon, in which direc-
uon they were travelling.
A special dispatch to the Times-Union
and Citizen from Lantana SAYS: An
eye witness has just arrived from
Boynton and reports a supposed trans
port vessel, southwark bound, guarded
by a man-of-war pursued by a moni-
tor, Keeping up a heavy running
fire."
This dispatch was dated at 10 a. m.
cine above story could not be veri-
led at Washington last night, and as
there IS no monitor known to be with
IN 200 miles of Palm Beach, the report
must be taken with considerable al
lowance)
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
ENGLISH SENTIMENT.
Belief That Spaniards May lombard
Our Coast.

London, April 22.-Great Britain's sym
pathy for. America is like Spanish di-
plomacy-officially correct There is
scarcely a public man or important news
paper that does not warmly support the
United States. AT the same time in
private conversation, there is much criti-
cism of the United States and endorse
ment of Spain is heard. There is much
head-shaking over the result of the naval
battle. and the feeling even finds it way
into print.
The Daily Graphic today printed a long
letter from a naval officer, who says both
Porto Rico and Havana ought TO be able
to hold their own against an attack I'M
supported by ships. The United States
will be forced to blockade both of these
islands and this. the author of the letter
thinks. will occupy that nations entire
fleet thus leaving the Spaniards free to
lombard the coast of the United States
Again. the letter says, Spain is strong
enough to defeat either of the blockading
fleets which the United States is able to
assemble about Cuba and Porto Rico. In
conclusion the writer thinks that the
ships of the Indiana class are so prodig-
iously over-gunned that they are likely
to sink themselves.
An editorial article in the Chronicle to-
day expressed the opinion that the United
States feet was throwing away an ex-
celent strategic opportunity by going to
Cuba instead of intercepting the Spanish
fleet
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were not allowed on board the ships
OF the flying squadron during the day.
Inc Minneapolis had sub-calibre prac-
tlce the greater part of the afternoon
and all the ships used their search
lights and signalled by lantern tonight
1t was generally admitted that the
oattieshlp Oregon was in danger of at
tack, but few expressed any doubt as
10 her ability to take care of herself.
Inc fact that two Golfers and a hos
pital ship have been rushed to the
squadron and that one of the Golfers
was hurriedly filled, would seem to in
dlcate that hurried call to move was
expected. The opinion of many officers
seems to be that this fleet will move
the instant it becomes known that the
cape de Verde islands fleet of the
spanish is in motion. If the fleet stays
mere for any period of time, it would
Minneapolis were sent out on nrize-
seeking expeditions.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
ANOTHER CAPTURE.
Passenger Steamer Believed to Be the
Alfonso XII.

Key West. Fla, April 90. 2:2O a. M
An incoming tug reports that the New
York has captured a Spanish passen-
ger steamer plying between Havana
and Porto Rico. The torpedo flotilla is
coming in.
1t is believed here that the prize cap
tured by the flagship New York is the
Alfonso XII, the mail steamer due AT
Havana today mot the warship of that
name). The Spanish ship tried to run
away, but the New York gave chase,
firing shot after shot Until the Spaniard
hove to and surrendered.
London, April 23.-The Daily Chron-
icle publishes dispatch from Liver
pool, which says a private cablegram
received there reports that the Amer
lean fleet eff Key West has captured
a British steamer, probably the Gracia,
flying the Spanish flag, which cleared
Pensacola April Is, and was bound for
Liverpool.
The Daily Chronicle also publishes a
-umor that the American liner Paris
had already been captured by Spanish
warshipS.
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OUR RIGHT UNQUEsTIoNED.
Spanish Merchantmen Are Legitimate
Prey at This Time

Washington. April 22.-The report that
the gunboat Nashville had captured a
Spanish merchant ship gained rapid cir
shortly after noon today. 1t caused much
excitement, and was eagerly discussed as
an outward evidence or actual existence
or war.
Secretary Long, however. had not re-
celVed word of the capture except through
newspaper sources. Notwi his landing this.
naval officers created the report and dis
cuSsed II is thought II was an accepted
fact. 1t is said that a part of the crew
had been placed on board and the cap
tured vessel had valuable cargo incIud-
ing considerable coal
Among the officials, the report caused
much satisfaction, although it was said
the capture of a Spanish warship would
have been more acceptable. There is said
70 be no question as TO the right of taking
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
SHERMAN WILL RESIGN.
Present Crisis Too Severe Task On
the old Statesman.

Washington, April 22.-The Post to-
morrow will say:
There is every reason to believe that
Secretary Sherman will resign from the
cabinet within the next few days.
1T is felt by the friends of the sec
rotary that the present crisis is too Sc
we're a tax upon his failing strength,
and for this reason he will retire to
private life. His successor will be
Assistant Secretary Day, in all prOba-
bility. but it can be stated that Judge
Day has no desire to remain in public
life.
1T is the presidents natural desire
to promote Judge Day to the position
which Mr.. Sherman will vacate, but if
he persists in his desire to leave official
life, there will be a reorganization of
the department to the extent of new
secretary and a new assistant secre-
tary"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
IDAHO PLAINSMEN.
Governor Steunenberg Offers a Regi-
ment to the Government.
Especial to The Herald.)

Especial to The Herald.)
Boise, Ida, April 22.-The following
went over the wire today:
''Hon. Secretary of War, Washing
ton, d. C.-Sec. Is, senate amendment
to volunteer army bill, authorizes en-
listment Of plainsmen. IDAHO in addi-
ticn to the tender of the 18th, offers
regiment of mounted plainsmen, eXper-
fenced in use of arms and hardened to
fatigue.
Legislature is not in session, so have
no means to purchase horses and equip
rent. If offer is accepted, l suggest
that the government purchase Idaho
range horses, as their breeding and
manner of life prepares them for i'm
mediate and constant use. Cost approx
imately $4,000. Can raise regiment in
ten days. FRANK STEUNENBERG,
Governor"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
MYSTERIOUS SHIP SIGHTED.
Supposed to Be a Spaniard Looking
For Merchantmen

st. Johns, n. F., April 22.-Ships
which have just arrived here report
having sighted a mysterious steamer
off Cape Race. She is schooner rugged,
has two masts and was not showing
any signals. Current rumor has it
that she is a Spanish warship watch
ing for merchant vessels.
The United States government has
purchased the Newfoundland coasting
steamer Grand Lake, subject to the
approval of the inspection of officials
of Boston navy yard. She is composite
built, makes II knots an hour, and it
is said is to be converted into a gun
boat
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
THE HERALD BULLETIN.

PAGE ONE.
First Gun Fired.
Departure Of SIMPSONS Squadron.
Patriotism and Panic In Spain.
PAGE TWO
Woodford's Train Attacked.
Camp at Chickamauga.
PAGE THREE.
Northern Light Bond.
Colonel Trumbo Answers.
PAGE FOUR
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE.
Reviews of Trade.
Plaintiff In Water Case Rests.
Our Position on Privateering.
In Railway Circles
PAGE SIX.
State News.
In Wall Street.
PAGE EIGHT.
The Sixteenth Arrives Today.
The War Spirit In Salt Lake.
In the Social Realm.
Joseph Stay Suicides.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
CATALINA AND MIGUEL JovEs.
Two Spanish Ships Ordered to Be
Seized as Prey.

New Orleans. April 22.-Orders have
been issued TO intercept and seize the
Catalina and Miguel Joves, the Span
ish ships which left here last night
The Louisiana naval reserves will be
put in service tomorrow, part going to
Mobile and the main body to the mouth
of tha river
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23

consequences of war for Spanish
finance that made business men and
financiers in Spain so long the warmest
advocates of a conciliatory and peace
full settlement of the Cuban question,
which has been made impossible by the
policy of the United States.
NOISY, but orderly, patriotic demon
STATIONS are reported at Barcelona,
Cadiz, Malaga, Valencia and Toledo"
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Reply Will Disappoint Them.

London, April 22.-Lloyds have re-
ceived a dispatch from Cadiz, inquiring
whether there is any confirmation of
the story that the United States cruiser
San Francisco has been blown up by
the bursting of her boiler
The San Francisco is now at League
Island, undergoing repairs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
HEADED FOR THE
FLORIDA STRAITS
North Atlantic Squadron Sail
ed Away Yesterday.
PRESIDENT PROCLAIMED
A CUBAN BLOCKADE
SIMPSONS Ships In All Probability
Anchored Off Havana.

Interesting Description of the Squad
ron Leaving Key West In the
Early Gray of Yesterday Morning
-Glittering Panorama of Signal
Lights-Terror and Puritan and
Smaller Cruisers Will Follow the
Larger Craft Shortly-NavaI News
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
CALAMITY THREATENED.
Spring Thaw Entirely Too Early In
the Klondike.

Skaguay. Alaska, April 16.-Cvia Seattle,
April 22.)-Reports of most alarming
character. relative to the condition of ice
on Lake Bennett were brought into town
this evening by man who crossed the c-lm-
nit early in the day. The indications
are the beginning of the spring thaw at a
period so premature as TO make the loss
of much property and possibly many
lives almost a certainty. The ice has al
ready begun to break up
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
WILL BE OUR PRIZE.
Steamer Montzerrat Passed Canaries
On Her Way to Havana.

Las Animas, Canary Islands, April
22.-The Spanish steamer Montzerrat
of 1883 tons, which sailed from Cadiz
April 10 for Havana, reached here April
Is, and proceeded the same day for
Cuba. She had on board valuable
cargo and a number of troops and war
material. The troops and war supplies
were landed here, but the steamer pro-
ceeded with much cargo on board for
Havana, and should prove to be a rich
prize for a United States cruiser,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
Brazilian Jacobins Favor Us.

Rio Janeiro, April 22-The Brazilian
Jacobins favor the United States in
the coming war between that country
and Spain The Pals, the Jacobin or
gan says: I'VE are with the United
States. which is giving Europe a dar-
ing example of making sacrifice for a
peoples liberty"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
French Northern Squadron.

Brest. France. April 22.-The naval au-
thorities here have received orders that.
directly war is declared between Spain
and the United States, the French north
ern squadron is to be fitted out and the
Atlantic naval division kept in close prox-
unity to the Antilles during hostilities.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23

Spanish merchant ships at this time. Two
of these ships left Galveston within the
last day or two with considerable cargoes
OF cotton on board. Another Spanish ship
is said to be en- route from Vera Cruz.
Mexico, with 100000 pesetas on board,
representing the subscription of Vera cruz
to the Spanish in Cuba
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
ON THE HEELS OF THE PARIS
CRUISERS FROM CADIZ MAY IN
TERCEPT OUR STEAMER.
Sailed From England Yesterday In
Advance of Regular Day-Madrid
Government Speedily Notified.

Southampton, April 22-The steamer
Paris, of the American line, chartered
by the United States government, sailed
at 2:15 D. m. for New York, though her
regular sailing day is Saturday. She had
$50 passengers and her cargo included
quantity of guns and ammunition
There was great enthusiasm among the
crowds on the docks, and the band of the
Union Steamship company's steamer
Britain played Yankee Doodle as the
Paris steamed seward.
London, April 2S.-The Daily Mail says:
The Spanish embassy Immediately notified
the Madrid government of the departure
of the Paris, and it is believed that fast
cruisers from CadiZ and Corunna will try
to intercept her.
The Liverpool correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says:
Surprise was expressed here today
F'riday) that the Paris should have
sailed unescorted, especially as there
were rumors in the Mersey that Span
ish war vessels were waiting to inter-
cept her off the south coast of Ire
land. Yet the passengers of the Paris
were assured of their perfect safety"
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New York, April 22-Charles R. Flint &
Co. state tonight that they have received
cable from their agents in Buenos
Ayres, Eddy, Han &, Co., which says that
the Spanish torpedo boat Tamerario was
preparing TO go to sea. The message
further says ii is reported that the Tenn
erario is short of ammunition and that
she has been trying to secure some at
BuenoS AyreS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
DEPARTURE POSTPONED.

Buenos Ayres, April 22-It is now an
nounced that the departure of the Span
ish torpedo gunboat Temmerario has been
postponed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
THE FLYING SQUADRON.

May Be Sent Out to Seek Spanish
Prizes.
Fort Monroe, Va, April 22.-visitors
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Gallant Yankee TarS Meet the Spanish Enemy and
Take Him In.
TWO SPANISH STEAMERS CAPTIJRED
BY CAPTAIN SIMPSONS CRUISERS
One Was Laden With Lumber and the Other Was a
4 Passenger Boat.

Had Not Learned Declared From
the Nashville Gave the New-UnVerifed Report Engage
1nent Off the Florida War Landed at
Key
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LAYING FOR THE OREGON.
Spaniard Has Designs On Our Fine
Battleship.

Buenos Ayres. April o. 800 p. m.-The
Spanish torpedo gunboat Temerario left
here today. 1t is believed she has gone
to attack the United States battleship
Oregon and the United States gunboat
Marietta. which left Valparaiso on Mon
day last for Montevideo.
The Oregon and Marietta, al a rough es-
innate, have about 5000 miles steaming
between Valparaiso and Montevideo. The
battleship will necessarily keep company
with the .gunboat. as the latter is better
able, owing to the quicker manner in
which she can be handled, TO successfully
engage the Spanish torpedo gunboat Tenn
erario, which has a speed of 20 knots,
against the 16 knots speed credited to the
Oregon.
The Marietta has a speed of about u
knots. Therefore, the Oregon should take
from u to 13 days in making the trip from
Valparaiso to MonteVideo.
As she left Valparaiso on Monday last.
the Oregon, with her consort, is now
nearing Cape Horn from the Pacific side.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
PATRIOTISM AND
PANIC IN SPAIN
Run On the Banks as Well as
On the Flag.
DEMAND FOR SILVER
In EXCHANGE OF NOTES
Fifteen Million PeSetas Withdrawn
In Three Days From Barcelona.

Cabinet Unity On War and All Par
ties Give Their Allegiance to the
Queen-Advice of Martinez Cam
pos-Great Demonstration Took
Place In Madrid Last Night-Sa-
gasta's Position Commended
Other Spanish News.
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What viii Happen TO Havana.

descriptions of famous lombard
ments in modern warfare. To be
published in the Sunday Herald.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
The Land of the DOns.

Some interesting and instructive
facts concerning the kingdom of
Spain VIII appear in the Sunday
Herald.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-23
FOLLOW IN ORDER.

Then came the Nashville, her three
smokestacks distinguishing her from
the others. with the gunboat Whining
ton pumping alongside. The Castine.
which was next, was little. COMPARED
with the other members, but looked
game for bloody work, should the for
tunes of war demand. The Cincinnati
was delayed a little time, as she was in
the act of taking coal from a schooner
Oft Fort Taylor when the signal to sail
was given But she got into the jagged
line next The other ships of the fleet
followed in navy mathematical forma-
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-08

| OF Patriots day, therefore, he will be As
years old, which fact will remove him
from the danger Of draft and leave him
free with his colleagues on the commits
| sion to serve the city in case of the
breaking out of war with Spain He
| came to this country and to Worcester
| IN 1859, and began work in the wire mill
| of the Washburn & Moen Manufacture
ing Company He remained there two
years and then entered the employment
| of Joseph Chase & Co, retail grocers, on
Main street, opposite the foot of Elm,
in the block owned by the Worcester
| Mutual Fire Insurance Company. He
proved a popular grocers clerk for six
years, and in April, 1878, went into
| business for himself with N. E, Mans
field, under the firm name of Early &
Mansfield, in Bangs block, near Lincoln
square. This partnership continued until
| August, 1879, when Mr.. Early bought out
| his partner and ran the business alone.
| In 1881 he moved to Park street, and
| three years later to Green street, where
he remained until he sold out in Novem-
| ber. 1895.
The year following his arrival in this
city, he Joined the City Guards, Co. A,
I'd regiment, NJ " M. as private, and
some time later was appointed quarter
master sergeant. When this grade was
abolished, he was made sergeant, and
=
first lieutenant of the company, retiring
by resignation in June, 1856, after 1S
years of continuous service.
He was elected to the common council
from ward 4, in the city election of 1888.
and served two full terms Of two years
each. This is the only elective office Mr.
EARLY ever held or ever aspired to as a
candidate. When the board of local ex-
aminers Of the civil service was estab-
lished ia March, 1885, he was appointed
member, and has held the position
ever since. In 1890 he was appointed
member of the board Of registrars of
voters by Mayor Harrington, with whom
he was associated previously in the City
Guards, and this place he has continued
to hold. 1t is, however, incompatible
with the holding of any other office un-
der the city, SO he will be obliged to re-
sign before he qualities as q member Of
the license board. MIR. Early says he
shall also retire from the civil service
board.
Mr.. Early was appointed deputy sher-
iff by Sheriff Nye in January. 1890 He
proved trustworthy and discreet and
was such a favorite with the lawyers OF
the city that he has twice since been
appointed by Sheriff Chamberlain. He
has an office in the State Mutual build
ing, and at the present time does the
bulk of the civil business in this city.
This position he will, of course, re-
tain.
Mr.. Early is a prominent member OF
the Washington Social Club, and has
served on its board of directors. He is
also a trustee of the St. Vincent Hos
pital, and of the Bay State Savings
Bank, which institution he was influen-
tial in establishing. On account of his
knowledge of military affairs, his ser
vices have been often in demand as chief
marshal in the parades of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians. and the Catholic
temperance societies. He is a man OF
Treproachable personal habits. and has
been for years a Leading member of 81
Johns Roman Catholic parish
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-08
The bill will be pressed in the house
Mr.. BoUTELLE EXPLAINS.
His Silence Was in Accordance With
McKinIeys Wishes.

Washington, March 7.--Congressman
Boutelle, chairman of the house naval
committee, made the following state
ment tonight to the Associated Press:
'At an interview with Secretary
Long, on Sunday at which the subject
of authorizing the president to provide
for emergencies was discussed, l sug-
gested the desirability Of a conference
of the executive officers with represen-
tative members of the house and SEN
ate. As result, conferences were held
at the White House, in which the presi-
dent. Secretaries Long and Alger, SEN
atorS Allison and Hale, chairmen of the
senate committees on appropriations
and naval affairs, and Messrs. Cannon
and Boutelle, chairmen of those commit
tees in the house; Chairman Dingley of
the ways and means committee, Con-
gresham GroSvenor and others partici-
pated.
Some ten days ago / received from
the navy department a request for GER
tain legislation in connection with naval
affairs, but before action could be taken,
the secretary and president desired that
the measures be temporarily withheld,
as possibly liable at that time to in
flame the public. and because the objects
Immediately sought could be otherwise
obtained. For maintaining silence in
this regard, have been subjected to
very serious criticism in the public
prints, but that is what every faithful
public servant must expect to endure
from time to time
CAT the conference today it was
deemed advisable to give the public the
assurance that congress would invest
the president with a discretionary.
power to prepare for all emergencies,
which should be as broad as the possi-
bilities Of events, and, therefore, instead
of passing various bills authorizing spe-
cific action under the several depart
ments, it was decided a general credit
of fifty millions of dollars should be re-
ported by the appropriations committee
of the two houses, and placed at the
disposal of the president, 10 meet any
exigency that may arise. Speaker Reed
was in personal conference with the
president during the day, and will pre-
pare for prompt action upon the bill in
the house.
This explanation should not be inter
preted as indicating that war is expect
ed. but as precautionary provision, and
an assurance to the world thar the gov
ernment at Washington in all it's
branches. and without distinction of
parties or persons, Is and will be solid
ly united in everything that pertains to
supporting our president in the main
tenance of just relations with our fellow
men, and the upholding of the national
dignity and honor"