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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
PLANS FOR THE RECEPTION.

The arrangements for the reception Of the
Vizcaya. made by Rear-Admiral Bunce last
night. were that Lieutenant John A. Dougherty
would have charge Of the patrol tugs to guard
the Spanish cruiser during her stay In these
waters. Lieutenant Dougherty will make his
headquarters the Navy Yard tug Nina and
the other tug from the Navy Yard the Mar
keeta- will also do duty but will be used princi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
MADRID URGES STRICT SUPERVISION.
FEARFUL OF TRIcKERY BY DIVERS EMPLOYED BY
PRIVATE PERSONS.


Madrid Feb. 1S.-The newspapers here are
urging the Government to adopt great precau-
tioas when the American divers arrive. and not
to allow them to descend alone and examine the
Maine, "as divers sent by private persons might
be bribed to report at variance with the actual
facts. and might even do something to the hull
which would a confirmation OF their
report"
1t is thought here improbable that Captain
General Blanco Will allow private divers to de-
scend. or even those sent officially by the United
States Government. II they are unaccompanied
by Spanish divers.
The newspapers here fear serious trouble un-
less strict supervision Is exercised. and they
say they foresee the necessity for employing
divers OF a third nation TO arbitrate In the event
Of a- disagreement between the Spanish and the
American divers.
The whole press enjons the most rigorous su-
pervsion of the wreck Of the Maine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
TO COME UP THIS MORNING.

According to the arrangements now made the
Vizcaya will enter the harbor at sunrise this
morning If the weather is favorable; II the fog
Is thick she will enter soon II rises.
When she passes Governors Island she will
salute the American flag with twenty-o guns.
at the same time running UP the American flag
at the peak. This salute will be replied to from
Castle William, and the Spanish flag will be
up. The Vizcava will then proceed to her
anchorage off Thirty yfourth-st.. IN the North
River: at least. these were the orders given the
pilot when he went down the coast on Monday
last TO meet the cruiser
At a late hour last night no other boat had ap-
preached the Vizcaya other than the tug on
which were the reporters, and the men had all
turned In. and only the regular watch was on
duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19
wARLIKE RUMORs DENIED.
ALL BASELESS, MR.. LONG SAYS.
THE SITUATION APTLY SUMMARIZED BE
THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.

rvrpy SCRAP OF INFORMATION ABOUT THE
MAINE DISASTER GIVEN TO THE PUBLIC
cool. AND CLEAR HEADED OFFICIALS
IN CONTROL AT WASHINGTON
HOPES OF RAISING THE
sINKEN BATTLE-sHfP.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19

be allowed to use any divers. even the divers
sent here by the American newspapers. In MS
official investigation. Captain Sigsbee ana the
commander Of the Fern. accompanied by Gen
eral Lee. visited the Captain General this morn
ing and had a conference. at which II was de-
cided that the American press divers should
not be allowed to go inside the wreck though
any diver appointed by Captain Sigsbee is 10
have full liberty OF movement. The Govern
ment has teegraphed TO Washington requesting
permission for Spanish official divers to examine
the wreck outside and inside
The Governor General has appointed tech
nical commission, consisting Of Major Elias
Iriarte, Of the artillery; Major Antonio Montero
Arna. Of the engineers, and Lieutenant Fran
cisco Benavento Of the navy. with sufncient
corps Of assistants to go to work on the wreck
OF the Maine.
Lieutenant Pedro Peral. brother Of the In
ventor Of the submarine appliance bearing their
name; Sehor Peral. and the members OF the
Technical Commission have requested the au-
thorization Of Consul General Lee to take the
deposions Of the officers Of the Maine, and TO
appoint commission TO inspect the wreck OF
the Maine and investigate the cause of the ex-
plosion. The United States Consul-General has
not yet replied to the application, and conse-
Quenty. the experts have not begun work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-19

The following is the text OF n letter written by
Arturo Baldasano. Consul General OF Spain at this
port to Rear-Admiral Bunce. announcing a con-
templated visit TO the Navy Yard:
New-York. February II. 1898.
Rear-Admiral Francis VI. Bunce,
Commandant, Navy Yard,
Dron El,-p
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20

lg
4 Crowds at tho lola trial were quiet, but
n tue judge. as usual, muzklcd Ial,cre aud
allowed enemies OF zola TO say what they
%licascd, Tho trial VIII end "Wednesday.
81 Lady Horny Somerset or Misa Agnes A.,
staols OF Ripley. England viii succeed
Mtss Willard as president OF tho woman's
Christian Temperance linton.
Announced In London that China Will
liiako tho loan with England
New York capitalists and Horny Morcicr
OF canada have obtained big Kondikc
concession.
Y party or Englishmcn bound for tho
kioudtse lost some OF their members BY
death. others met with accidents md were
frozen md orr was arrested.
The Spanish press advocates the forniaS.
ticn of II Latin American union against
tile United States. IA
English papers say that Francois sup
port OF Spain has deferred tho United
States from interfering 10 Cuba. and fur.
thor that Spain, had she not secured
lfsnces support, would haye been admit
Z ted To- tho Drcibundsa
England and Franco approaching Il clash
In The Niger country in Mcst Africa.
Tho agrarIons IN Germany eDdoavnrIug
TO pr,eipitate a tarfl war viii, the United
States.
Huigarias protest TO Turkey shows
state OF AFFAIRS ~ bad rs thut prevailing
ia Armenia, ~
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LOOKS LIKE TROUBLE.
GREAT VIGILANCE Used IN GUAltD-
ING COAST DEFENSE GUNS.
fyNa.hinston OrncinIs shy that These
Preparations Have Bccn Going ON
(. NJ for SIX Months Fast.

san Francisco, February 1a.-rhe Call
says: 1t is definitely known that tho de-
partmcnt at Washington has wired General
Shafter to use the utmost vigilance In
guarding she guns Of this harbor. Telc-s
grams from Washington to General Shafter
are elaborate and give instances In detail
regarding the desired proposition. In obc-
diencc to orders the guards at Lime Point
and at the mortar and dynamite batteries
were doubled The patrol guard has been
largely increased.
Washington. February 19.-The officials
OF tho war department are annoyed at tho
circulation OF rumors that seem TO connect
an activity now observable at the, sea coast
3defenses With The Maine incident, The al
tention OF Acting Secretary Mieklejohn
was called to several sneh stories coming
from all parts of the country He promptly
declared that this movement had no concc-
ton with the Maine affair. There had been
increases OF the garrisons OF the seaboard
pests. but this had been going on for six
months and only marked a step In advance
in the scheme OF the coast defense. planned
by the Fertilization board some time ago.
Said Mr. Meklejohn:
1T is following out the policy of the
department which has been pursued ever
since the ordnance department turned over
TO the engineers the modern guns which
they had manufactured. When these are
placed on the coast Qualifications, IL be-
comes necessary TO have them carefully
protected, and this work has been going on
for six months. Guns have been sent TO
Delaware Notifications. Firms Point, Fort
Moultrie and other defenses on the Allan.
tic coast. Congress- has been aware oil
these and the department has recalled Its
attention to the need Of at least TWO addi-
tional regiments of artillery TO man these
posts and take care OF these guns as fast
as they are installed
The letter OF Assistant Secretary Melkic-
John Ia now before congress and has been
printed Meanwhile in the absence OF spe-
cific legislation the department Is making
the best possible distribution of its small
force to carry out its policy.
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A SUMMARY OF TODAYS IMPORTANT NEWS.
THE MAINE DISASTER.

gg Work of tho Norfolk navy yards Is To
he rushed nisht and day until monitors
y and torpedo boats are ready for sea
ass licavy cannon are to be rushed to Mo-
pile, Ala. aud marines are being extra
f drilled at gun practice
Soldiers are polishing arms and propar-
ins 10 march from Chicago. with plenty
OF ammunition, attn moments notice,
Some very Important papers arc said 10
Il bo= In the wreck or the Mainc, and both
the United States and spain aro seeking
TO gain possession OF them
Va. Mckinley is said to be preparing i prop
osition Tor Spain to sell Cuba 10 the In
straonta under n guarantee. II the Maine
tragedy was not ain accident the plan Will
be held III allegiance.
Woodford liz said by Spanish papera Ia
\ have been openly snubbcd nj II recent DIM.
In Madrid
War is said To depend on whether tho
administration wants to pay for 1t In
bonds or Grrenhacks. #zs
Investigation ,is 10 the cause OK tho
4 brwing up Of inc battienhjr viii he made
by American diyers. While Spanish divcra
viii not be allowed to join. they Viii DO
Y sgiscn proper courtesy. This spot where tho.
Malnc lies IN Havana harbor ii acknowl-
edged TO be solely undcr tho Jurisdiction
of Tho United States. tho same as tho con-
siIIatc IS.
Captain sigsbcc describes tho explosion
as something ''awc-inepiring, terrific,
npise-rcnding, vibrating. alI-pcryadinRs'
Meme of the bodies Of those lost by tho
disaster can he brought home for inter
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nlll. srA1r..

8
Hundreds Of Texans, many Of them from
the intcrjpr. arc visiting the battcships
at galveston
Nine moro iniervcntions have bccu filed
In the La Porte alit in the Federal court
Mt Dallas,
Application Will be made to have tho
Ice ease, from WaSahaehic, advanced on
the appeal docket
beaumont is making great preparations
for entertaining whiting lumpcrmon In
April.
a little negro boy displayed romarka-
bio hcfoism IN saving white baby near
Sherman.
Texas Dairymen's association got down
to business at Waco.
Department Of agriculture viii carry
out cattle dipping experiments at Fort
Worth.
A boy was burned to death In IRE at
Cameron.
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BONDS OR GREENBAcks.
War Said TO Depend on How II IL to
lie Inid For.

War Said TO Depend on How II L. to
he Paid For.
Washington, February 49, Especial. -
The reason for the visit of the Wall street
deputation to Washington is coming to the
surface. The Post correspondent is in
formed by a gentleman who enjoys the
most intimate relations at the White House
and state department that Wall street is
here to make terms with the adminstra-
ton. II the administration Will agree to
issue bonds TO raise the money TO fight
Spain, then the war may go on; but If 1t
is the purpose Of the administration TO is-
sue greepbacks to carry on the war, then
the whole power Of Wall street and all
its connections will be expected to crush
the war and humiliate the government.
On the night following the awful oatas-
trophe in Havana harbor the president WAS
to have held public reception, but it
was postponed owing TO the public calam
ity. Having thus made amends to public
feeling. the president proceeded to enjoy
himself He asked Vice President Hobart
and other friends and gave an impromptu
musicale which is said to have been much
enjoyed. Since these facts have leaked out
the incident has been tho cause OF mucn
unfavorable comment here.
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mentable way considerations which had
been bestowed upon him here. Be that as
1t may, the fact Is, when the Spanish
danes were made aware or che presence
OF such an undesirable guest. they gave
expression TO their disappointment anu
warned the owner Of the house they wound
not accept that genticmans arm nor ~,
by him at the table Tho owner OF the
house was ut loss what to do until a
distinguished woman, not a Spaniard nv
birth. but who has Spanish name and
Spanish heart, finally yielded to entrcat-
les and consented TO occupy the place
which had been intended for inarchioncss
we'll known for her rcfincmcn; and Wit.
THE banquet was then conducted with
all the embarrassment that might be mag
ined, for the disdaincd diplomat perceived
all that was going on. When the dinner
was over the Spanish women congregaied
at one of the angles OF the rarlor. and
shortly aftcrward retired, not the slightest
doubt being LETT a. to the nature OF then
sentiments
FL Nacional commented upon El Impair
clal's story as follows;
'.All Spaniards should greet with enthu-
stasm the report that the illustrloas
Duchess dc Bailen and Warehouses do Ia
lagunn. who al recent feast made tho
representative OF a certain nation sec how
there are In Spain brave outbursts OF dlr-
iii vts 81 81 49, Z. ~ ~
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SOME IMPORTANT PAPERS.
Said to be in the sunken Maine, and Spain IS
After Them.

Washington cgraphed follows 10
the b'cshr Maine
ne suppressed dispatches OF
h are about smother matter which
TO hx the acy
wrecked
get possession OF them
hes papers were the first
Wnen he discovered
% human m DELAYED his Secretary this
Of
ui'er ana wckng
w mai the of
Know OF their existence mpcrt
"neeNVr their character
anco have
spansn divers stealing or
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DOMESTIC.

Extrn precautions taken to guard coast
defense guns. che officials NJ Washing
ton shy It has no signihcapce. as II has
been going on for six riontbs past.
Kew Orleans struck by wind. light
ming md rain storm which did much dem
nee.
Rev. Sam ?. Jopes has announced that
he will be candidate for governor OF
Georgia.
Ono OF Mcclcllans pfi,ates has chal-
lenged General Lew Wallace to mortal
combat because Of recent statement,
A gigantic trust is said 10 have been
formed in the Kiondilie for the purpose OF
ginning control OF the gold ficlds.
Firth week of the New England cotton
mill strike ends with no sediment In
sight.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
TO FREE THE CUBANS
Nckinley Is Said to Have Finally
Made Up His Mind.
WILL PROPOSE 10 BUY THE ISLAND
Insurgents to Gain Possession Of
Their Country.
MINISTER NooDroRD sXuBBEp
Given TO Understand Mhat Spauiards
Think Of His Country.
CREENBACKS OR RoNDs. IS THE ISSUE
IL Ii Alleged TINT ON that Question
Really Depends the Matter
of War.
MINISTER NO0DroRD sNuBBED
Given to Understand What Spauiards
Think Of His Country.
iREENBACKS OR BONDS IS THE ISSUE.
IL Ia Alleged That on that Question
Really Depends the Matter
of War.

New York, February 10. The Press, a
strong administration organ. publishes Inc
following from its Washington correspond
.ent.
From source entirely trustworthy Ii is
learned that the president has adopted a
definite future policy on the Cuban qucs-f
tion. He has attempted no. interference
with Spanish rule SO far, and contemplated
none. He has contented himself with re-.
monstrances and friendly requests TO Spain
for peace Nothing has resulted but the
farce Of autonomy. Time is approaching
for action. The conditions which exist
can not be permitted to continue much
longer without becoming Il rcproach TO Tho
civilized world, and to the United States III
particular. Everything will depend on the
outcome of the Maine disaster.
II it is proved to have been due to an
accident the administration Will open nego-
tiations for Cuba's freedom. If foul play
is discovered, the plan viii be held in
allegiance. Briefly stated, the president in
tends TO favor the purchase of Cuba by
the Insurgents with the United States to
guarantee their offer. The Cuban custom
houses and Cuban exports will be guarap=
tee for The safety of any loan raised for
this purpose. It is the presidents con-
viction that he Will experience no difficulty
in getting the approval of congress. The
war debt CT Spain is not TO be included.
but Spain VIII, Of necessity, have to fix the
price of her soiony There have been FREE
quent Consultations on this subject, aud
1T is believed to have made progress to
completion. SO far as the executive atten-
tion can 70
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STATE POLITICS.

Cherokee county popuIlsts are warrlna
among themselves; likely that many VIII
return to the democratic party.
Hon Seth Miiis Of Waco Will be u can.
didate for nomination for State treasurer,
TX Congressman Hutcheson announces
his support Of Hon. Joseph d. Sayers
Great interest centers in the newt execu-
tive committee meeting 10 be held at Dali
las, which is regarded as the first skirmish
between the opposing forces.
Committeeman culiom wants = test
which viii guard democratic primaries
against Invasion
Tarrant county pop executive committees
warned rank and file to stay out Of demo-
cratic primaries.
A strong Galveston committee will 60
70 Dallas after the State convention.
$50 naaAnanoAl
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Arllcies III Mar .,eaA.

Fort Lcavenworth, Kan.. >ruary H.
In accordance with orders -ceiyed from
Washington, the troops Of the garrison here
were Inspected today in heavy marching
order and II is stated that the articles Of
war we're read. The heavy marchinE In
spection is unusual for this time Of tho
year. 1t il remembered that 4 similar In
spection was ordered Just prior % the nov
ing Of the troopA 10 chicago during ~
memorable railroad striks.
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wo0DFoRD sNUDBED.

Given ~ Taste of What Madrid So
ciety Thinks % His Country.
Madrid. February l9.-The following Is
from FL impartial:
''The topic In our high life circles is an
incident that occurred on the occasion OF
a banquet given by one OF the foreign rep
resentatives in Madrid, to which several
women of highest Spanish nobility had
been invited.
ut appears these women were ignorant
Of the fact that there would be among the
other guests the diplomatic representative
Of another nation and his wife, regarding
whom Madrid society has some prejudice.
not on account OF the diplomat him ell
but because of certain "reminiscences OF
his predecessor. who repaid in most la
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20

Washington. February 13.-Eastern Texas =
FAIR colder, with cold wave in extreme
northern portion; northerly winds
Western Texas = Colder. northwesterly
winds.
Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Arkansas =
Generally fair; much colder, with cold
wave: northerly winds.
North Enthusiastically fair: colder;
nor hwesterly winds.
SGutl, Enthusiastically fair; colder In cen
tr,i and eastern portions. northerly winds.
Enthusiastically fair; colder; north
winds. -,
Internationally fair; colder; northerly
winds.
Colorsdo-Fair; slightly colder In southern
portion; northerly winds,
Wyoming-Fair, eastery Winds
Montana Partly cloudy: warmer northeast
to cast winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
COMMERCIAL.


Houston reduces spot cotton quotations
Lido while other markets close I'M
changed
Futures in Liverpool half Ltd down to
unchanged; IN New York 3 TO points.
and in New Orleans to Q points down.
Cotton seed products firm. Cake and
meal active at 20 cents ton ndvance.
May wheat IN Chicago Mt one time
touched sl.0s but closed 2lsc better than
yesterday at sioc, July was active nd
vancing SIC to o2Mc, Corn closed NON
and onta NC up. Provisions advanced az
10 ~ cents.
Friction between England and Franco
in West Africa and the Cuban question
cause all stocks to decline Sugar was
raided. losing Az points.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
ACTIVE PREP ll'R'A1l0
Mork Being kushsd Nlaht sad Dsy
% Mar Vessels.
TWO MONITORS ANn TORPEDO BOATS
Ordered Gotten Ready With the Ut u
most Dispatch.
n
SOLDIERS READY 70 MARCH
At a Moments Notice with PIesty
Of Ammunition.
CANNON BEING HURRIED TO MOBILE
Isauipmcnt of Marines Changcd fce
Active service ami Extra CAN
Drills Ordered.
CANNON BEING HURRIED 10 MOBILE
Eauipmcnt of marriages. Chanwcd soe
Active service ansi Extra Gun
Drills Ordered.

! Norfolk, vn. Februnr~ sD.--Ors1rra
have been received at thc navy ysrd
TO keep tho force WORKING ON tho
monitors Puritan aud rcrror nnsl.
torpedo boats Eootc nnd Winsl,v
MT work tonight and All day tonsor-
row. The vessels viii be ready for
duty by Wednesday. Thc 'rcrror was
examined last night, and this morn.
In. she was ordered 20 net ready 10
j NO to Hampton Roads. Her crew ana
ofHccrs WIN be here In "a few days.
Over hfts extra men were taken on
at the yards this mornins.
"a Hundred Rounds of Ammunstion
Have Bccn Isaucd.
CbicnEo. February iU.--sincc Eri-
day morning Fort sheridan, where
the Fourth infnniry AMI FIRST cny-
airy are stationed, has hcen in =
state OF the utmost activity. soldters
hnyc been polishing their weapons.
arrnnEinH mess Kits. grooming
horses, and preparing generally to
mnrri, al n Momcnf's n0tlcc.
C0iOilct Nobcrt ~. Hnfl. In cOM-
mnnd of the fort, yesterday received
one telegram from among the mnay
him "a tnIscnction. He ordered that
general preparations for a possitlc
iMmciintc suinm0ns 10 he made. Ac-
curdtnEiS, every man Of the 500 sole
dicr& MT the fort busted himxcIf nr-
rnnnina his slrmy belongings. Every
man has been suplsItcd with nm mn-
milton surticicnt for 100 squads 0e
shots. This iS In both tho cavalry
and the tnfnntry.
Orders were issucd "a the soldiers
10 turn defective weapons In to tho
ordnance department. nnd new ones
have been supplied. Today final
prcpa rntions In compliance with the
orders were completed, and those
stationed ut the fort wcrc In rendt-
ness TO receive orders OF amy char
nccr.
Marines Are Given Extra Gun Drills
at BOston.
Boston, February t0.--Rush orders
hive been received at Fort warren
direct from the commanders, Colonel
NoOdruT. tn send n detachment of
one corporal nnd eight men to Fort
WInfbrOp,,yhcre they VIII get eight
inch converted rifle guns 10 the dock
IN readiness for shipment. The
guns ARE To go 10 Mobile, Ala, where
carriages from New York have becn
sent Ia mount The Rides On. II was
N.Il
learned today that the orders re-
ccivcd some time ago from the de-
partment nt Washington brnrins
upon the equipment and cshcfency
Of the men are being cnrried out NJ
the navy yard, and that every issa-
rinc remaining there Inns hccn In
spcctrd. his eIuip,uent changed 10
that or active service, and extra driil
Is being Ind daily. The apprentices
ON the wabash ARE being drilled,
nnd The recruits nre being givca
practice al the gains and with the
cutinrs.
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storm In Now Orleans.

New Orleans, La, February 10. "A severe
storm of rain lightning and wind struck
New Orleans today. The gale was SO heavy
that in the rear of tho city sheds were
knocked down. trees uprooted and fences
laid low. One man was seriously injured
by lightning. Telegraph and telephone
wires We're crippled in many quarters.
About $4,000 is rough estimate Of the
loss
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heavy FIRING Al HAVANA.

A Passenger Gave Out the Report nj
Key West.
Key West. Fla, February pa pas
senger on the steamer oliyette, from Hay
ana, which arrived here tonight reports
that shortly after the vessels departure
from Havana. when she was about eight
miles of shore. reports were heard. The
sounds resemblcd the discharge Of heavy
cannon or large explosion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-02-20
KANSAS PACITIC.


Sale Closed Out.
Topeka, Kan. February 19.-The final
step in the programme of the sale Of the
Kansas Pacific railroad was taken today
when the entire line, from Kansas City "a
Denver was sold under the consolidated
mortgage for ss.oocooo. Judge w. d.
Cornish read the decree and offered the
property for sale and Mr.. Alvin w. Krech.
on the part Of the reorganization commit
tee, bid it in for ss.ooo,ooo. This com.
pletes the sale Of the Kansas Pacific road
and all liens against the property. gpy-
or otherwise, are now wiped out.