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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-03-26

cials in that city with the exception OF
Consul General Lee.
1t is feared here that the knowlege of
the courts report has excited Havana 5
population, and brought the anti-Ameri-
can sentiment to a climax. Officers OF
high rank were still reticent.
Rear Admiral Sicard, however, said:
1.-The Court of Inquiry brought in the
findings according to what its members
believed. Nothing could have made
them do otherwise. If they had been
able to fix the responsibility | feel sure
they would not have shirked this duty"
The attention of Rear Admiral Sicard
was drawn to the fact that Spain had
: Officially denied that Havana harbOr
was mined.
He replied:
'If Havana harbor were mine should
certainly have mined it. The water
there is especially suitable TO such a
method of defense. Spain's denial had
nothing to do with the Court of Inquiry.
| should not believe a statement that
Havana harbor was not mined. The
court has not yet been dissolved. 1t
is barely possible that more work
may be reuquired of it; but this is not
pfODaDle.
"rhe Court Of Inquiry is composed of
splendid men. am greatly satisfied
with their work | hardly suppose much
excitement will be caused by the an
nOuncement of the verdict. as / am under
the impression that 80 per cent. of our
own people were already convinced that
the Maine was blown up externally; and
l scarcely believe their ideas would
have changed, even if the court had re-
ported otherwise"
When the possibility of arbitration.
and the ensuing ENHANCEMENT were sug-
gested to him, Rear Admiral Sicard
said
THE Maine ease is nothing in com
parisOn with the Alabama claims.
Then we were opposed to a powerful
commercial rival; but now we are deal
ing with Spain"
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TERRORs FROM FLOOD IS OVER.
But the Storm Has Left Want and Des-
olatiOn ia its Track.

Cincinnati, Ohio. March 25.-AH over
the Ohio valley the sun has shOne to-
day and the weather tonight is mild
As far as terror and loss of life and
property is concerned that is all over i'll
the interior and tributaries of the Ohio
But the want and desolation in the track
of the storm are sadly manifest. The
greatest damage to homes seems 10 have
been at Dayton and GAINESVILLE. In these
two cities hundreds of families have
been driven from their homes and are
made dependent on public charity which
has been bounteusly bestowed.
The Ohio river is rising at all points
from Parkersburg to Cairo.
he railroad stuatiOn i'm improved.
Merchants are moving goods from cell
lars.
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SPANISH REPoRT AT MADRID.
1T is Said to be Confused and Explana-
tions Have Been Asked-Says EXplO-
sion Was Internal.


tons Have Been Asked-Sdys ExplO-
sion Was Internal.
Madrid. March 25.-The Spanish gov
ernment has received the Spanish report
on the loss of the Maine. which, h0wev-
er, is said to be confused and eXplana-
tions are said to have been requested.
In any case. it is added, it will not be
published until after the report of the
United States Naval Court OF Inquiry
has been made public.
The Spanish report says it is ''scientif-
cally and practically demonstrated that
the explosion was internal"
The United States Minister, General
Stewart l.. WOodford, had a long con-
ference this evening with the Minister
for Foreign Affairs. Senior Gullon. Alb
solute reticence is observed as to what
transpired.
The Correspondence says the Spanish
government will dispatch note to
Washington, requesting that the report
on the loss of the Maine be not sent TO
Congress until both reports are present
ed and considered by both governments.
BILL TO ACCEPT VOLUNTEERS.
Washington, d. c.. March 25.-Gene-
raj Wheeler, of Alabama. to-day intro
duced TN the House a bill providing
that in the event of an act of war be-
ing committed by Spain or any other
foreign nation prior to the meeting of the
next session of Congress, the President
Of the United States is hereby authorized
to accept tenders of volunteer trOops
to purchase arms and ammu-
nitiOns of war to equip such
troops for active service. organize such
troops into brigades, divisions and armies
for active service, appoint necessary
generaL staff and other officers, except
such field and company officers as may
have already been selected or may here
after be selected by proper authority.
and do any other act necessary to the
safety of the country, or any part
thereof and to protect its honor and
prestige"
The second section appropmates the
necessary money to carry out the pro-
visions of the act.
WISH OF SPANISH PAPER.
Correspondence of Associated Press.)
Madrid, March 25-Under the head
ing yankee Ships at Havana" the Car
list organ El COrreO Espanol gives an
illustration representing the United
States cruiser Montgomery, followed by
il description of her armament and
speed. At the end of the description is
the following remark:
''May God 50 deal with this ship as
shall best serve our interests"
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b. & 0. TRAINS RUNNING.

PittSburg Pa, March 2J.-The food
conditions, on the Baltimore and Ohio
and its branches were very much in-
proved this evening. Trains are run
ming as usual via Wheeling, and but for
the high water i'm the Muskingum river
could continue to Columbus.
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SPAIN WANTS ARBITRATION.
Thinks if Maine Report is Sent to Con
gress it will Precipitate War-WoOa,
ford will not Divulge Anything.

l.
gress it will Precipitate War-Wood-
ford will not Divulge Anything.
Madrid, March 25.-United States
Minister WOodford interviewed tonight
with reference TO the report that he had
received advices from Washington as to
the findings Of the Maine Court of In
quiry and the proposed action of the
American government. declined to d-
vulge anything. General Woodford
said: president Mckinley desires
peace, which I also earnestly DESIRE
El impartial says:
''I'he United States are brutally fore
ing Spain into Il conflict. To send the
Maine report to Congress is equivalent
to throwing Il torch into a barrel OF gun
powder"
The government, despite such COM
ments. is pursuing a conciliatory policy,
and, it is believed, will propose that the
Maine disaster be referred to information
al arbitration.
Among the wild rum0rs current to-day
was one to the effect that United States
Consul General Lee at Havana had
slapped General Blanco's face and that
General BlancO drew his revolver and
killed his assailant. The rumOr was ridi-
culed and Immediately denied officially.
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YAC.HTs FOR NAVY

New York. March 25.-Four swift
yachts, nine fast sea-going tugs and one
coasting vessel, the pick of the availa-
ble small craft in the harbors of New
York and Philadelphia, were acquired
to-day and augment the United States
Navy by the special Naval Board Of
Auxiliary vessels. At least two, more
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TEXAS SAILS SUDDENLY.
OFF For Brooklyn for Improvements in
Gun Armament.

Newport News, Va, March 25.-The
battleship Texas sailed suddenly this
afternoon when only n few tons of coal
had been taken aboard. A barge load
of fuel was refused and the ship put
to sea in hurry. 1t is understood that
she has gone to the Brooklyn Navy
Yard.
TO GET GOOD AND READY.
Washington, d. c., March 2J.-The
Texas is bound for the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, where some improvements will
be made in the facilities for loading the
guns Of the ship. The necessary plant
for this purpose is not available at Nor
folk 1t is the desire of the depart
ment to put the Texas into the highest
state of efficiency, said an official of
the Navy Department tonight, so as to
have her ready for service at 24 hours
notice
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CUBN REIIEF MORN.

Washington, u. c., March 25.-The
State Department has received the fol-
lowing telegram from Consul General
Lee, telling of the satisfactory progress
of relief work for the sufferers in Cuba ::
Work of relief progressing mCst salts
factorily: tomorrow arrangements made
for twenty-five ears Of supplies for
Cienfuegos, Cardenus, Sagna, Caib-
arien and Santa Clara. and other places
Railroad will carry special trains
through free of charge. Have been
greatly assisted by Mr.. Klopseb.'
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NO CRISIS IN HAVANA.

Washington. ID. c.. March 2j.-At
the White House it was said that Off
cial advices here did not bear out the
suggestion of a pending crisis in Ha-
vana, and that there were 10 dispatches
from General Lee of a disquieting ma
ture. AS to the movement of the Man
grove, it was said that her departure
was merely in line with orders issued
several days ago to go to Havana and
return with the remaining officers of the
Maine now there.
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Washington, ID. c., March 25.-Ihe
Court of Inquiry appointed to investigate
the cause of the Maine disaster has re-
ported that the loss of the battle ship
was due to an outside explosion:
The State Department, by direction of
the President, has called United States
Minister Woodford at Madrid to notify
the Spanish government of this cOnclu-
sion.
The President and cabinet advisors
held two extended sessions to-day. one
at 1880 a. III. aud another at $3.50 p. NJ.
ut which the report was considered i'll
detail. Members of the Cabinet stated
after the meeting that the discussion
was of grave character and that never
since the wrecking of the Maine has the
situation seemed so critical.
The Spanish government has cabled
officially to Washington that the Span
isli Naval Commission holds the disaster
TO the Maine TO be of internal origin
The government of Spain, it can be sta
ted positively, is not disposed to turn
back the torpedo Flotilla NOW proceed
ing from the Canaries and would be dis
inclined to consider IA suggestion from
this government tending to interfere
with the disposition by Spain of her own
Naval forces.
War preparation on an unprecedented
scale is being hurried to completion BY
the War and Navy Departments, and
the country particular is on a war foot
ing.
The foregoing gives the record of one
OF the most eventful days the national
capital has seen since the close of the
civil war. 1t was a day of profoundly
important action of the deepest anxiety
coupled with Naval and Military actiyi.
ty, one step following another in rapid
succession. Representative men of tho
administration. public men in nj
branches Of official and Congressional
life, no lees than the public in genera
shared in the tension to which the sit
uation has been wrought. There was n,
effort among the highest officials. no
indeed was it possible from what wa,
clearly apparent i'll the developments G.
the day, to minimize the situation.
Views in detail, the findings of tn,
Court of Inquiry was the most vital fea
ture. Commander Mark, Judge Advo
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HANDICAP SHOOT.

New York, March 25.-E. ID. Fulford,
of Utica, n. Y, won the grand Ameri-
can handicap shoot at ElkwOod Park, n.
j.. to-day with As straight kills to his
credit.
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Leads all On0r North Carolina ae8 in BUh News and Circulation

yachts and two tugs will be acquired
tomorrow unless the negotiations which
are now practically concluded should
fall through.
SPANISH BOAT DAMAGED.
Waterford, March 2j.-The Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer Audaz has ar
rived here with her bows stove in and
her stem twisted completely around from
about ten feet from the stern.
GEN. GRAHAM TO THE FRONT.
Savannah. Ga, March 2.L,-GcneraI
Graham. Commanding the Department
of the Gulf. left tonight for st. Angus
tine. Fla. He said he found the troops
at Tybee in first-class condition. The
fortification is about complete, and will
be ready to do effective service, he says.
within a short time. In case of Oner-
gcncy. General Graham is satisfied
that there is no trouble in getting it
ready for work in short order. General
Graham says full arrangements can be
made to protect Warsaw Sound, the en-
trance to Thunderbolt river, i'll little
while in case of hOstilities.
STUDENTS DEMONSTRATION.
Easton, Pa. March 25.-Three nun
dred and fifty La Fayette students made
an anti-SpaniSh demonstration in Eas-
ton tonight headed by flag bearer and
the college band. They marched TO the
telegraph office and offered President
Mckinley thir services in case of war.
In Centre square they burned red fire.
made speeches and on the point of a
sword burned Il flag supposed to repre-
sent the standard of Spain. The stars
and stripes were nailed to the top limb
of the tallest tree in the square. The
crowd serenaded the mayor and other
municipal officers and returned TO the
hill. followed 10y a great throng of
town folks.
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THERE WERE TWO EXPLOSIONS,
THE COURT FINDS, THE FIRST
WAS FROM THE OUTSIDE

The Cabinet Immersed in the Consideration Of
The Report. Spain Finds the Cause to Have
Been Internal and Requests That Report be
Withheld From Congress Until Both Reports
Have Been Considered by Both Governments
WAR Preparation on an Unprecedented
Scale, and the Day 0ae Of the Most EVentfuI
in Washington Since The Civil War.-Spain
Refuses to Stop Her flotIIa From the Canar-
les, but is Disposed to Reinforce it--A Span
ish Paper lnyokes the Names Fate Upon the
Montgomery "A Bill TO Accept Volunteers
Officers to be Taken From Havana and Gen.
Lee Left Alone to Hold the Fort Mysterious
Sailing Of Battle-Ship Texas--The Eager
Forces of the Two Nations Seemingly Steam
ing Toward the Focus of the Colossal Clash
cfBattie America GiganticalIy and Grimly
Flushed Toward Firm and Final Action.
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WASHINGTON, ID. c.. MARCH %
THE AFTERNOON CABINET sEs-
SION LASTED UNTIL NEARLY $50
O'CLOCK. THE ENTIRE sITUA-
TIoN WAS DISCUSSED AT
LENGTH, BUT No DEFINITE AND
FINAL CONCLUSION on ANY
PARTICULAR POINT WAS REACH
ED.
THE SITUATION Is REGARDED
AS DECIDEDLY CRITICAL. AND
II is FEARED THAT THERE
WILL BE GREAT DIFFICULTY IN
AVOIDING TROUBLE. MINISTER
wOODFORD HAS BEEN CABLED
ON TIL SUBJECT.
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yachts and two tugs will be acquired
tomorrow unless the negotiations which
are now practically concluded should
fall through.
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ANNUAL MEETING
Of to Stockholders of Southern Rail-
 way Held at Richmond.

Richmond Va, October 1S.-The annual meeting of the stockholders of the South ern Railway company was held today in the office of the company in this city, and there were present in person or by proxy the holders of 572.9O4 shares of preferred and 1.999s95 shares of common stock, being more than quorum.
 The report of the president and direc- tors for the fiscal year ending June 90, 1898, was submitted to the meeting by Col A. B. Andrews, first vice-president. The num- Der of directors was increased from nine to eleven, and the following directors for the ensuing year were elected
 Alex B. Andrews, Jos. Bryan Charles II. Cster, Harris c. Fahnestck, Wm. w. Fin ley, Robert M Callaway Samuel H. Inman, Adrian Iselin, Jr., Samuel Spencer, Skip with Winner, Jame T. Wood. Richmond
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Argument In Botkin Case

San Francisco, October 1S.-Argument against the proposed extradition of Mrs. Corelia Botkin today occupied the atten- tion of five superior judges who were asked to so construe the statute as to declare that Mrs. Botkin, having never visited the state, of Delaware in person, could not be considered a fugitive from justice from that state and that although accused of crime which had it's results In Delaware the au- thorties of that state had no authority to demand her extradition there for trial. The judges took the matter under advisement and will render their decision Sunday. Should extradition be refused the accused woman will be tried before judge and jury in this city.
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Dewey is Coming Home

San Francisco, October 1S.-The Evening Post says that Admiral Dewey will arrive in this city on December 6. He will come here on the steamer City of Pekin, which is due to arrive here on that date from the Orient. Admiral Dewey is interested in several mining enterprises on this coast, and 1t is to these interests that his coming at this time is due. He has written friends in this city that he has already applied for leave of absence.
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RIOT IN SALOON.
Soldiers Shot by Barkeeper Near New
 port News.

Newport News, Va, October 1S.-A riot occurred at a saloon in Phoebus late to- night. Five regulars from Fort Monroe were shot, one being killed and another mortaly wounded. No civilians were hurt
 The names of the soldiers and other details are unobtainabe tonight. It is understood that the men were shot by the proprietor or employees of the saloon, which is owned by P. F. Eagan. After the shooting sol- diers set fire to the saloon. At midnight the town was in a turmoil, the civil au- thorities being poweress to preserve order. '
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Receivor for Loan Company

Cincinnati, October 1S.-A special to the Commercial Tribune from Parkersburg, w Va, says: In the United States court to- day Judge Jackson appointed George Baird, of Wheeling, receiver for the West Vir- concern are large and there is no statement O ftheir liabilities. The applicants for a received allege extravaganza on he part o fthe management.
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sonally congratulate the French foreign minister, M. Delcasse, upon the firmness he has shown in the Fashoda affair, and to ar range as to the manner in which Russia can give her support most effectively.
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Personal q congratulations

Paris, October 1S.-jhe Soir this evening asserts that the forthcoming visit of the Russian foreign minister, Count Muraie- veff, will be undertaken on the instruc- tinns of Emperor Nicholas in order tn ner-
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Tainted Meat Issued

of exaggerated statements from the men themselves.
 Tainted Meat Issued
 Dr. Maus mentioned one instance in which serious Illness had followed the use of tainted meat and said he had heard of few other instances in which poor meat had been issued. Still. these cases were rare and no more frequent than should be expected.
 Dr. Connor questioned Dr. Maus about the acceptance of outside aid and quoted a report from Colonel Guild, inspector general, saying that but for the action of the Red Cross the sick would have been without essentil supplies for two months
 That statement" said pr. Maus, lis utterly false. The government would have supplied them if the Red Cross had not Dr. Maus also denied the truth of state ment made by the governor of Iowa that there was only one nurse in charge of six teen typhoid patients. He said, however, that nurses sent by the governor of Iowa had been accepted, not because the govern ment was negligent, but because they could be utilized. Major Maus was questioned in regard to the camp at Miami. He said he had investigated it, and found 1t to be un- suitable on account of the water which anyalysis had shown to be impure. He also thought Tampa unsuited for large camp. He said, in response to a criticism from Jacksonville lady,, that General Lee had given the most careful attention to the hospitals, and that he had made frequent visits to the sick men and did much to cheer them up.
 Camp at Miami
 Mrs. Gordon wife of General w. w. Cor don, in relation to the hospital at Miami sent SA letter in which she made serious charges, among others one 10 the effect that hospital nurse had become intoxi- cated and set fire to a patients bed, burn ing him somewhat, and another that flies were often found crawling into the mouths of dying patients.
 Dr. Maus had a report from Dr. Villas, in charge of the hospital read, admitting --~~O~~-o~-~~--~--->>--- ~----~--~><-----------
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MARKED DECREASE
 IN YELLOW FEVER
Cool Weather Checking Spread
 of the Disease.
THE RECORD IN LOUISIANA
Dr. Souchon Takes Exceptions at Pro- clamation Issued by Gov. Culber- son Declaring the Fever to be
 Malignant and Fatal.

Jackson, Miss, October 1S.-Jackson's re- port of new cases of yellow fever for the past twenty-four hours shows a marked decrease, there being only four, as follows: Mrs. Goldman, Mrs. Joe Mcdonnell, w. J. Crsler, and one negro. There was one death-W. T. Hagar.
 Dr. J. H. Eckford, health officer at Stark vile telegraphs the state board of health that owing to quarantine against Stark vile by the towns of West Point, Colum- bus, Artesia, Kosciusko and other points, provisions there are out and the condi- tions are bordering Restitution. The railroads would bring freight but for the interference of these towns and in the name of the citizens of Starkville he ap- peals for relief. The towns named were ordered by the state board to modify their quarantines so as to allow freights carried to Starkville. For any violation of the or der affidavits will be made against author ities of such towns.
 The official record of new cases today is as follows:
 Yazoo City, four new cases; Waveland. one new case; Madison, two new cases, sick doing well; Hattiesburg, two new cases and one death; Poplarville. six new cases; StarkviHe, one new case; Edwards, five new cases, six miles south of town; Nat chez, three new cases; Taylors, no new cases, one critically i'll; Orwood, four new cases; Harriston, two new cases, two crit ically III.
 Souchons Report
 New Orleans, October 1S.-President Sat- chon. of he Louisiana board of health, re- ports for Tuesday: In New Orleans, two cases, one death; Wilson, four cases, no deaths; Franklin. one case no death.
 No reports from other localities.
 Case at Sta rkville
 Washington October 18.-A new case of yellow fever at starkville was reported to- day.
 encouraged by the reports from the dis tricts involved, Acting Surgeon-General Baithache of the marine hospital service to- day ordered the withdrawal of the quar- antine inspectors who have been in service on the trains on the Georgia Pacific in Ala bama, between Columbus and Cordova, Ala, ana on the 5OulneIH rdiiIodut pet"eel York Station and Montgomery. The in- spection was against admission from Mis- sissippi.
 Reply to Culberson
 New Orleans, October 1s.-President Soul chon of the Louisiana state board of health has answered Governor Culberson's proc lamation relative to yellow fever in Louis jana and Mississippi. as follows: To His Excellency, Charles Culberson, Gov ernor of Texas
 Sir:--Sheer justice to my state and to the sister state of Mississippi compels me to resent the misleading statement of your proclamation of October 12. by which you closed the state of Texas to all communi- cation with the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
 In this you. state that the disease now af- fecting Louisiana and Mississippi is of malignant and fatal type"
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oil and Gas Stoves at Cost.
 Ala. Gag Fixt. &. Pirnb Co
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newspaper reports of the suffering in the camp, saying they had generally grown out of exaggerated statements from the men themselves.
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souchon's Report

New Orleans. October 18.-President Sau chon, of he Louisiana board of health, re ports for Tuesday:
 In New Orleans, two cases, one death Wilson, four cases, no deaths; Franklin one case, no death.
 No ,onorte from other localities
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Camps at Miami

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