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The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
Believe That the President Wants Time to Prepare
 for Battle.
There Is a General Strengthening of Coast Notifications and the South Atlantic Fleet Is
 Hurrying NOrthWdrd.
Call Office, Riggs House, Washington, Feb. Fl.

Are the administration officials sincere and honest in the expression of the belief that the Manes destruction re- suited from accident or do they merely assume this con- sevave attitude gain time which to put the army and navy upon footing
 This is question which members of Congress are ask ing It certain that leading Senators and Representatives in Congress who members of the Naval and Military Affairs Committee have been in private consultation wi the President and the fact that they seoreve naturally creates belief that these conferences important It is known to be absolute fact that the President requested the Washington Post and Star to assume conservative attitude so as not to nce ngoes in Congress to radical action which might precipitate crisis
 But whether the President and his advisers are really of the opinion that accident caused the Manes destrc ton or whether the officials wish to empoze in order to put the army and navy footing is question ex- cited by the unusual activity army and navy circles
 It is significant fact that Senator Perkins and Repre- sentative Hlborn of California both of whom are members of the Naval Committee of their respective houses are unusually cautious and discreet in their expressions of opinion But however careful they may have been it is known by their friends that they regard the situation as very serious and both are at this time deeply in the study of naval matters.
 asked Congressman Hlbon tonight if in his opinion the United States was prepared for war
 Perhaps not said he, "but we will be nrenared in short order should the findings of the naval court at Havana show the Manes destruction to have been caused by design
 It is very evident that Mr. Hborn thinks the Maine was blown up by submarine mine, for in casual conversa ton tonight he said The fact may not be generally known at large but we have habors planted with torpedoeS and submarine mines New York harbor is thus fortified and is San Francisco harbor diagram is in the possession of the officers The entire habo is checked off into squares subdivisions, and each numbered as accurately as the chairs in opea-house Looko1s posted on the bluff have such accurate knowedge of these habor subdivisions that they by signal flash to the gunners show the location of hostile shin and the gunners have their rangenders adjusted that they can fire shot and strike any of these squares As tor the orpedoes and submarine mines in San Francisco harbor of course do know where they are located Neither does any civilian These secrets are for obvious reasons, jeaously guarded by the War Department
 of at morning. metC
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
LATIN REPUBLICS
 SHOW FRIENDSHIP.
Deny That They Would Form an Alliance With Spain against
 the United States.


 NEW YORK, Feb. 21-The state ments that Spain, through her agents In South and Central America, is en- deavoring to form a Latin alliance against the United States are denied in Mexican cable dispatches to the Herald from the principal cities of the Southern republics. From Argentina comes assurances that the Government would not permit Spain to make over lures in this direction. Mexico's senti- ments are entirely with the United States, as against Spain and Chile, it is said, would not embark in any dan gerous alliance against the United States.
 President Zelaya of Nicaragua tells the Herald that his Government sym pathizes with the United States, and President Pierola of Peru. extends con- dolences for the Maine disaster.
 MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Feb. 21.-To the Editor of the Herald: Domestic affairs have prevented the Nicaraguan people from hearing of the recent in- cidents between the United States and Spain. Owing to that fact, we are unable to, give an opinion thereon I can, however, assure the Herald that
 
 pathy for the American people.
 I. S. ZELAYA,
 President LIMA, Peru, Feb. 21.-To the Editor of the Herald: Accept my salutations. In reply, will say that the Peruvian Minister in Washington must by this time have expressed to your Govern ment the condolence of the people of Peru and mine for the painful accident to the Maine. PIEROLA. Buenos Ayres has never attempted to influence the policy of Argentina, nor would any diplomatic effort in that direction be permitted by the Government. I am able to say this on high authority. The officials of Ar gentina heartily disapprove the act of Senor De Lome, formerly Minister to the United States, in criticizing Presi- dent Mckinley, and applaud the en- ergy of the American Government in the matter. The disaster to the Maine has been widely commented upon, but public opinion as to the cause has not taken definite form. The public anxiously awaits the result of the Governments investigation.
 VALPARAISO. Chile. Feb. 21-The assertions that Spanish diplomats in the South American republics are working to obtain their support against the United States took every one here by surprise. and as far as Chile is concerned they are absolutely unfounded. It is true that Chileans. in spite of their old quarrel with the mother country, are deeply attached to Spain. and Spanish residents in statesmen have often proved their disinclination to embark in dangerous enterprises, such as an alliance against the United States, for which
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22
OFFICERS OF THE MAINE EXPECTED THEIR SHIP
 WOULD BE DESTROYED
One of Them Said to Have Written That the Worst Would Happen if the Vessel Remained in the HarbOr of Havana After the 18th
 of February, the Fatal Day.

Yesterday afternoon q Call reporter visited him at the diocesan house on California street, where he was n company with q number Of prominent Episcopahan ciergymen, and questioned him regardIng the story. He vas very retcent, and positively refused to divuige the name or rank Of the author Of the sensational letter.
 "The Incident mentioned in my sermon Sunday evening is perfectly true. and were at liberty to mention he name and stand ing Of my informant the doubts in the minds or great many people would at once be set at rest As # is feel almost sorry that mentioned the incident in my address Sum- day evening, and had Iknown here was q reporter m my congregation would never lave done so, as the story was related to me casually n conversation and / feel now ai- most as though ihad betrayed the confidence Of friend. The letter in question was re- ceived by the officers wife few days prior to the dreadfui explosion which sent oyer two Hundred Of our brave boys to un untimely grave m he bottom Of the bay. She at once wrote to my friend Knowing that he, as
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

q n,ftary man, could De considered fairiy good authority on such matters, told him that # had occasioned her q great deal Of uneasi- ness and asked his advice n he matter.
 He was not greatly alarmed at first, thinking perhaps some Of he Jack tnrs who had tarried little too long on shore had been excited by the idle gossip Of the Span- ish rn66ie along the water front and had cnr- ried the gossip on ship6oard, adding q htfe to # by way Of giving tt proper color.
 "Whateyer his conjectures may have been he received rude awakening on the morn ing Of the 18th when he read m an early copy of The Call the particulars Of the dire disas- ter, and the meaning Of that terrible some thing will happen on the 18th # we don t get away from here daWned upon him in aH it's horrible reality.
 "There have been some doubts as to who IS responsible for tie wreck, buf how could nn officer select the day in advance
 "I read tie stories n the papers from day to day and determined or selecting the dis aster to the Maine as the topic for my Sum day evening address, but was m doubt as to
The San Francisco call., 1898-02-22

0 "An officer Of the Maine in q re- C cent letter to his wife said, 'if rye do = = = not get out Of here before the 18th 0 a Of February something serious VIII c 0 happen. c This announcement made from the ' c ouiojt of the Church of the Advent by = = the Rev. J. 4. Emery Sunday ntghf a = created profound sensation. 0 a h almost every city or village of 6 0 tbe United States, 20 matter how C Q iorqe or small, # is safe to say that = = ' some reference was made from af a = least one pulpit yesterday regarding c c tbe terrible disaster to the Mnine. @ Q When Mr. Emery entered his pulpit z, = 2 Sunday evening and announced his in- e - tenfio0 to dwell upon this topic the c (, coooreoafion took it as maffer of . Q course. His subject was "6e Thou V c Fn;tbfui Unto Death" and as he en- z, tered into # his words were followed @ O closely. .
 "Y may not generally be Known" he said. byt # is nevertheless fact, that when the shin entered hhe harbor Of Havana her gdi- laot crew knew they were risking their lives, hut tbey never murmured nor sought to swerve from tbe path Of duty. Yesterday / was talking to an intimate friend Of mine. ret;red naval officer and man in whose word place implicit confidence. in speak ioo Of the disaster he mentioned very dear frje1d of his, who was prominent officer on fife Maine, but whose name will not men, ton. This officer, n recent iefter to Ms wife, spoke in no uncertain terms about the oerlous position of the Maine in Havana har- bor. and furthermore sfated that he vas oos;f,ve # the Maine did not leave Hovana 5arbor before fife 18th some catastrophe would result
 On the evening Of the 18th the Muine was biow1 out Of the water 6y some unknown ooency. and there n the mud and fifth of the bay with fhe gnuried and twisted iron lie the bodies Of be brave boys who were "faithfui unto death.
 At fife close Of tbe sermon tie preacher was surrounded by number Of his congre- qation, among whom were many of tte cool
 
 est heads n the city, eager to learn more Of the sensational incident lie brought to light, but beyond reiterating his former stofements he would have nothing to say. Mr. Emery is not 6y any means sensohonnhst, and fife members Of hs congregation are satisfed that he would make TO stntements without having fully investigated them and having fuH confidence m their authenticity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06


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red during the past week. Mr.. and Mrs.
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evenings. respectively. There was but
one dance, the Junior Cotillon, which
passed Off with its usual dash and enjoy
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that the Tuesday german viii be rcOrgan-
lied. and VIII begin shortly. The weekly
receptions given by the jefferson Club TO
tho lady friends of its members We're in
a1giated Tuesday evening most auspi-
ii.N-|N. The opening reception was most
delightful one. Several entertainments
Wrr, given in honor Of Bishop Burton, OF
kentucky. formerly rector Of old St
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

to your order, full weight and best
quality, is one OF our rules IN
business that has brought as the
large patronage we enjoy. Every
thing bought at this store carries
with it guarantee of honest deal
ing, and our stock of High-Grade
Groceries, Canned Goods, Teas,
Coffees, Spices, Laundry Supplies
and new Raisins, Currants and Git
ron cannot be excelled in purity or
superiority by auy one in our line.
We are receiving new Raisins,
Currants, Citron, and Figs daily
at low figures.
We have some great bargains
for you this week. We bought
the balance of stock of goods, of
White, Sydnor d Co., Tenth
and Cary, who are retiring from
the grocery business, including
the greatest bargains ever offered.
Read and be convinced. We will
give our customers the benefit OF
same.
Try our new Tomatoes, in cans,
Just arrived, at &c. can-Nirginia
goods, finest on the market.
Peaches, &c. can.
New Virginia Buckwheat, Sc.
pound.
Hecker's Prepared Buckwneat,
SC. package.
Try our Cream Cheese, 123c.
New Hominy and Grits, &c. ID.
Home-Made Jelly and Apple
Butter, Sc.
Preserves, &c. pound.
Mountain Roll Butter, 15c.
pound.
New Goldfish, sc. pound.
New Crop New Orleans Mo-
lasses, Acc gallon.
Kingan's Best Hams, loo
pound.
Star Lye, &c. box.
Quart Cans Maple Syrup, 25c.
Lion Coffee, / pound papers, Sc.
Fresh Soda Crackers, sc.
Our Creamery Butter at l5c. is
as good as you pay 25c. elsewhere
for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY
MANY PLEASANT EVENTS MARK
THE PASSING DAYS.
THE TUESDAY CLUB REORGAElZED.

First German to Re Given the Last
Of Entertainments In
Honor OF bishop HurtOn-BrcaL-
lasts, Tens, Receptions, Etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

Fresh Oyster Crackers and
Cracker Dust, DC. pound.
New Navy Beans, 4c. quart.
5pound pail Home-Made Pre-.
serves, 30c.
1O-pound pail Home-Made Pre-
serves, soc.
New Cleaned Currants, SC.
pound box.
Seedless Raisins, Sc. pound.
New Figs, 4 pounds for 25c.
California Ham, &c. pound.
GRADUATED Sugar, sc. pound.
Table Peaches, &c. can.
New Canned Corn, &c. can.
Flat Can Salmon, sc. a.
Silver King Minnesota Patent
Family Flour, S435 barrel, 2Sc.
bag. , E.4
Snowflake Patent Family Flour,
"a barrel, 2Jc. bag.
12-ounce cans Best Bread Soda, &c. -
pounds Best Rio Green Coffee for &c.
Grated Pineapple, large cans. Sc.
Large boxes Mustard Sardines,
&c.
Carolina Rice. &C. pound.
New Rolled oats. Sc. pound.
Large Package Rhorers Powders, loc.
Puddine. all flavors. Sc. package.
Shredded Cocoanut. loo. pound.
I0c bag OF the Finest Smoking Tobacco,
IA pounds DC. 80
Genuine Imported Macaroni, or spsg-
hetti. 7c pound.
Fresh Mixed Cakes with iceing. &c.
pound.
Large cans Cream. &c. te
Home-M Made Jelly and Apple Butter. &c.
pound.
New sour-Kraut. &c. quart.
New Prunes. &c. pound. Nuf
Orange County Creamery But
ter, 15c. pound.
Stove Polish, &c. package.
New Cleaned Currants, &c. pound
New Citron, re. pound
New Lemon Peel. Zoe pound
Sweet cider, 2Oc gallon.
Rival Gelatlnc, Sc.
Thistle Tomatoes Sc. can.
cans Large Salmon for &c
Sliced Pineapple. Toe. can.
virginia club CheroOfs, for &c.
shirt-Waist Shirt. &c. package.
New California Pruaes. &C. pound.
Black Enamel Polish for &c.
Boston Baked Beans, &c. can.
Large Cakes Rough-R.der Toilet soap.
&c.
Large Cans Bartlett Pears. ioc. ne
Pure Old Country Cider Vine
gar, 20c. gallon. d
Kinks American Family Soap. 10 for
&c. .t
3 pounds New Mixed Nuts for &c.
Large box i-pound Lye, DC.
Elk SC. Toilet Soap. only Jc
l-pound Brick Bcneiess Goldfish, Nc.
Pure Ground Pepper, Toe.
1 &C. bottle Ink. for o.. nf
| Small Kingan's Best Hams. loc pound.
Best city Meal. l2c. peck; l5c. bushsl.
, New Homemade Tomato Catsup. loo.
/ quart bottle.
| A Fine CIGAR. 90 In box, s9
New Craaherries. loc. quart
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

Mr.. and Mrs. James @. Tinsley rn'
family left Yesterday for Nashville. Tenn.
for the marriage OF their son. Mr.. Gar
land Tinsley.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

The members Of the Art Club last week
commenced on their winter programme
II work on Monday the elias. for cast
drawing devoted their attention TO the
Venus Of Milo. the young Augustus, ana
the emaciated anatomy model who seems
10 be living on love. on "Wednesday.
again several of the artists met In the
clubs upper room and afterwards soYe-
RAJ adjourned 20 call on MIR and Mrs.
Myles Collier now STAYING at Miss Pit
zer's boarding house. Mr. Collier Is wei
known among the artists of the country
as a gifted marine painter. though he
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

Miss Louise Allan Mayo has returned
home. after charming visit to Philadel
phia and Deron. Pa. where she yisits'
her cousin, Mrs. Brown.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-11-06

terestlng and comprehensive that all who
heard him regret sincerely that his Sc
ries Of lectures are over.
Mics Lizzie Tabb. who has been visiting
her cousin. Or. Cabell Tabb, left last week
for her home, in Baltimore, Nd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
SPANISH RESER| ES.
A ROYAL DECREE CALLS o'i
THIRTY THOUSAND MEN.
PATRIOTIC ENTHUSIASM In MADRID.


MADRID. April %. 9 A. MA royal de-
cree has been gazetted, calling out %'W
men of the reserves Of 1897.
All the persons who have been consult
ed by the Queen-Regent have advised
continuance of the Sagasta ministry. 1t
is probable. however. that Admiral Ber-
meio. the Minister of Marine, will insist
upon resigning in order to take command
OF a squadron.
Patriotic enthusiasm reigns throughout
Madrid and the provinces.
The Queen Regent had long confer
ence to-day with General Weyler, and the
foreign diplomats had frequent confer
ences with Senior Gullon, the Minister for
Foreign Affairs.
2:SO p. Nan immense crowd witness
ed a military parade in front OF the
palace this afternoon, and intense enthu-
siasm was displayed when the young
King appeared on a balcony
NO CABINET CRISIS.
The Premier. on leaving the palace this
evening. declared there was absolutely
no fOunOdtlOu LOT Alt lAil'i' VI 81 N~''"'
net crisis.
The Premier to-day announced that me
Senate would meet tomorrow. and that
the chamber would also meet tomorrow.
The Liberal to-day recalls the blockade
of Carthagena, when, II says, 1000 span
ish repulsed British flee with ll,UO
men on board.
PATRIOTIC DEMONSTRATIONS.
LONDON. April 22-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Mall, telegraphlng
Friday. says THE patriotic demonstra-
tons were renewed to-day On the re-
turn of the Guards from the palace the
crowd procured a Spanish flag and pa
raded the principal streets, cheering the
soldiers and eventually taking up posi-
ton in front of the military club. There
were no disorders
I'm the opinion of Admiral Berenger'
the Spanish torpedo destroyers ought to
have arrived in Cuban waters days ago
and 10 have started TO attack the Ameri-
can squadron off the Tortugas. He thinks
the Spanish vessels ought 10 go detached
as much as possible in order TO subdi-
vide the American squadron, and In no
event ought they TO be obliged 10 hgh'
forces much superior"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23

WASHINGTON, April 22.-General
Wheeler, Representative from Alabama
to-day returned from the State conven-
ton held yesterday at Montgomery me
following resolution was passed. on MS
notion and is the first one coming IRON
a State convention:
"Resolved That. standing to arms, as
we do to-day. we pledge our lives and
honor TO the cause OF our country--for its
defence. for the maintenance of its honor
and prestige and for its support in any
conflict with a foreign foe"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
NEWSPAPER CRAFT.
DECLARATION OF WAR.
President VIII To-Day Ask Congress
TO Make It-Iiuena Ventura Case.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-The Wash
ington Post says that the President will
tomorrow send a message TO Congress.
suggesting that a declaration of war be
passed. The message was in course of
preparation at the state Department this
evening.
This action was FASTENED by the seiz-
IRE of the Sbanish merchantmen
off the Florida coast, and the desire to
prevent any possible complication. The
right of seizure Of the Buena Ventura,
however, is not questioned by the ad-
ministration, since Spain herself accepted
our ultimatum as a declaration Of war
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
WAR REVENUE MEASURE.
No Tax on Railway Tickets-Tax on
Chewing -Gum.

WASHINGTON, Apriif22.-The Republi-
can members of the Ways and Means
COMMITTEES completed the war-revenue
measure to-day. and sent II TO the printer.
II will be gone over again tomorrow,
and probably submitted to the full com
mittee on Wednesday. Several questions
are still open. The bill. as now prepared,
II is estimated will raise between S9o,-
900 900 and Sl0O 10000 annually.
The principal decision made to-day was
the definite determination not 10 place
tax upon either railroad and other trans
portation tickets or petroleum. 1t was
decided. however, 10 place tax OF cent
upon chewinggum, and and \ cents
upon mineral waters. ginger-ale, and for
elrn and native wines-2 cents on pints
and 4 cents on quarts.
These additions are made TO the stamp
tax act of 1866. which is re-enacted with
notifications. tonnage tax. which Is
expected 10 raise 100000. Is also incor-
porated in the bill. The addition OF 81
per barrel upon beer is expected TO raise
xs5. 10000. The doubling OF the tobacco
tax and the provision for a retail license
OF $3.50 are expected to raise s3O,WocoO,
and the provisions OF the stamp tax over
$40 900 coo.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
THE PARIS COMING HOME.
Rand OF British ship Honors Her
With yankee Doodle"

SOUTHAMPTON. April 22.-rhe steam
err Paris, OF the American Line, charter
ed by the United States Government. sail
ed at 2:l5 T.. NJ. to-day. for New York,
though her regular sailing day Is Sat
urday. She had on board $50 passengers.
and her cargo included quantity OF
guns and ammunition. There was great
enthusiasm among the crowds on the
dock, and the band OF the Union steam
shin Britain played Yankee Doodle" as
the Paris steamed seward.
The Paris passed Hoist Castle al $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
sold Glory" Burned.

MADRID, April 22.-ll:i5 p. Minis
evening a crowd 5000 strong. delirious
persons. carrying flags and shouting
''Viya Espanaw I'VE want war; and
Down with the Yankees burned the
Stars and Stripes in front OF the resi-
dence of Senior Sagasta, the Premier
who was accorded an ovation.
The people then went 10 the residence
OF NJ. Patenotre the French Ambassador
ana insisted that he should make ms
appearance, but the French Ambassador
was not at home.
Conferences between the Queen Regent
and the political leaders have been III
progress the whole evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
Mr.. Tinsicy's House Entered

Thieves entered the residence OF Mr..
s. S. Tinsley No SOi east Marshall street,
early yesterday morning and stole a
number Of valuable articles. among which
were two goblets, two walters. and two
lee bowls The articles were treasured
more Tor their association than from the
intrinsic value. although their value
would probably reach the sum of $50
Mr.. Tinsley found his front door open
yesterday morning at O'Clock. but he
cid not miss anything until his wife had
tsken look over the premises
The notice are investigating the burg
larry
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-23
Their Last Inspection.

As prearranged. Assistant-lnspectoT-
General Colonel Jo. Lane Stern Inspected
the stuart Horse Guard AT their armory.
an north seventh street. last night with
a view to their disbanding. Colonel stern
makes his report OF the inspection to the
Governor. after which the guard will be
dissolved.