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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30
EDWIN c. BURLE|GH
OF AUGUSTA.

For Register of Deeds,
GEORGE r. SMITH of Winthrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-30

Charles d. Lakey in The Independent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
Is FOR PEACE
German Emperor States to the
Reichstag His Approval of the
Cars Scheme.
Also Says the Principal Object of
His Policy Has Been Mainte-
nance of Peace
Will Respect All Rights of Third
Parties at Kiao Chow in
China.
Budget Of Social and Labor Bills
IntrOtluced--His Visit to
Palestine.

BERLIN, Dec. THE reichstag was
opened by Emperor William, who, after
announcing the introduction of series
of social and labor bills, and the COM
pletion of the organization Of the army,
said that Germany's relations with all
the foreign powers continued to be
friendly, and that the principal object
of his policy would be to contribute to
the maintenance Of peace. Therefore,
his majesty hailed with warm approval
the czars magnanimous proposal for the
furtherance Of that object.
Continuing, the emperor referred to
the assassination Of the empress Of
Austria as savage and ruthless act
which had caused him deep pain, and
which had evoked the most sincere SYM
pathy throughout Germany.
Abiding to the anti-anarchist confer
ence at Rome. the emperor said that
the readiness with which the invitation
had been accepted by the powers justi-
fed the hope that its deliberations would
have practical results.
Abiding to the war between Spain
Germany's neutrality was conscien-
tiouslv and Loyalty observed toward
both belligerents.
Then taking up colonial affairs. En-
peror William pointed out the measures
taken for the development OF kiao
Chow. declaring that while conscien.
tiously respecting the well acquire d
rights of third parties, the German gov
ermnent would direct its efforts to the
further promotion of its economic rela'
tions with, China, which are yearl!
growing more important.
The emperor concluded with refer
| ence to his visit to Palestine. saying ht
hoped the brilliant reception accorded
him by the sultan and the Turkish peo
pie everywhere would prove to be OF
| permanent benefit to German prestige
| and the national interests of Germany
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
Is FAST GROWING.

Chances For q Revolution in Spain In.
creased by Leaps and Bounds.
LoNDoN. Dec. THE Paris CORE
spondent of The Daily Telegraph says:
According to trustworthy news from
Madrid Spain is seething with sedition
born of bankruptcy and ruin. One OF
the best informed men in the king
dom assures me that the chances OF rev.
olution are increasing by leaps and
bounds.
Carlism exists in three provinces only
but the disatfection towards the existing
government is co-extenSive with the en-
tire Spanish race.
Senior Groisard. minister of justice
has called the attention of the papal
nuncio to the conduct Of the clergy II
the country districts near Barcelona
Saragossa. Pampaluna and Madrid II
openly advocating the Carlist cause
from the pulpit.
The government has ordered increased
precautions for the protection OF rail
WAYS in the Carlist districts.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
.ovu eax,so eo~pea co., NEW voax

The Spanish commission for some
days has been playing for time. The
Americans were anxious for decision
ON the question of coaling station III
the Caroline islands. religious tolerance
!, ,he Carolines. and the release of polit-
ical prisoners. The Spaniards We're un-
willing to answer these points untll tney
heard what the Americans proposed 10
do FOR their industries which had been
built up by the Cuban and Porto hicah
trade
This is where Spain contended ina.
the articles of the treaty be disposeo VI
in their order. while the Americans
wanted first to settle their pressing
naaas. The session was practically q
t;yht ON the order of procedure. Finally
the Americans yielded and the span
;arls proposed their shipping and COM
mercial question, which the Amerlc.'ls N
rejected in its entirety. The session
thsn adjourned with neither side IN an
especially amiable frame OF m'nd'
We're Instructed to Refuse.
II is learned that There "ei0 ".'Ao-
ences Of opinion among the Americans n
ON the shipping questions and nume,.
ous kilograms were exchanged with
washington. Finally the American
commission was instructed to refuse
the principal reason being tnat roy 4,
M Rico is about to be declared within tn
coast line Of the United states, wn,ae y
rarards Cuba, authorities at Washing
ton would make no PROMISES as tn'
American occupation there is not n1et
and the future Cuban government ma
male it's own treaties.
Exactly what Spain required was Us 'n.' 10
her ships and products should pe ~ =
corded the same privileges in CUBA an y
porto Rico for a period OF ~ years; =
had been conceded to Spain in the inll !,
;rnines. This request was supporeeu =
tha nrecedepts, in the case OF Louls'an
and Florida, when the products M al
.h;ns % al France and Spain were adml11e
- - tha norts of New Orleans. Pensacol :.
snd ST. Augustine, for - ysaIs, ~
same as the United States. IN. the Gu
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
MICHIGAN'S GREAT STORM.

Wire Comm unication Cut or and Traffic
ut . Standstill.
DETROIT, Dec. THE greatest snow
and wind storm, ever known here has
kept communication by wire from this
city practically at standstill since
Sunday night. Street car traffic has
been blocked almost completely and
general business is demoralized. Hurri'
cane signals were displayed for the first
time in the history Of the lower lake
region. There have been number OF
accidents and much damage to prop
ortv as a result Of the blizzard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07

of the purchase Of Louisiana the same
rules were extended to the products and
ships of Spain because she had ceded
louisiana to France three years pre-
viously.
All Questions settled.
When the commissioners emerged
from the foreign Office after very long
session. Judge Day. president Of the
American commission. announced that
all questions had been settled. and that
the treaty would be signed in three OF
four days. The work remaining con
sists largely in drafting into language
the conclusions reached.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
GENERAL RELIEF IN FRANCE.
Carlist Uprising Certain the Moment the
Treaty Is Signed.

Carlist Uprising Certain the Moment the
Treaty Is Signed.
PARIS. Dec. THE belief is general
here that there will be a Carlist upris-
ing in Spain the moment the peace
treaty is signed. No one for an instant
believes, however, that the insurrection
will place the Bourbon pretender on the
throne. The French public is intensely
interested in the future of Spain. The
press urges the pretender not to plunge
the country into civil war. The Span
ish republicans at this juncture are an
ignored quantity. 1t is freely admitted
that from them there is no danger, mas
much as they are hopelessly divided.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
NINE KILLED -FOUR.

EMBODIED After 1t Had B&en Removed
From Boston HarbOr.
BospoN. Dec. -Four men were
killed and several severely injured at
Fort Independence, on Castle island, IN
Boston harbor. by the explosion of 9
mine which had been removed from the
channel by diver. The men were en-
gagged in. carting the mine from the
shore. to the interior of the island &c
place it with other implements OF tht
eame nature which had been taken there
aiuce the war.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
ASK REWARD FOR DEWEY.

Petition From Vermont to Make Him an
Admiral.
WASHINGTON. Dec. THE session OF
the senate was devoted mainly to rou-
tine matters. the introduction of bills
and presentation of resolutions. Mr..
Morrill, presented a petition of the legis-
lature of Vermont, asking for the re-
yival of the grade of admiral and recog-
milton of Rear Admiral Dewey; Mr..
Hale presented bill to revive the grade
of admiral and vice admiral.
Senator Vest of Missouri introduced a
Joint resolution declaring that under
the constitution the United States has
power to acquire territory to be held
and governed as colonies.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
NIL SETTLED
ndgr Day Announces the Practi-
cal Conclusion Of a Trecty
With Spain.
lonlay's Joint Session Of the
Peace Commissions Was
Important,
though 1t Left the Participants
in Rather a had Frame
of Mind.
lmcricans Yielded One Point
But They Flatly Refused
Another.
Ppanish Ships Not Given Speclh'
Privileges in Cuba or
Porto Rico.

PARIS, Dec. THE joint commission
met at 2 p. m. and is still sitting as TINS
dispatch is sent. It has developed tna'
Slonday's session was Of far greater I'M
portance than generally supposed. IL
resulted in the Americans uncompro-
."singly rejecting Spsin's request tina.
'or term Of years the ships OF tna'
country : and it, products be admitted 20
Naban and Porto Rican ports under 'ns
same regulations and customs taIans o.
American ahips ard products,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
,.,n,.ea Ou Company Incorporated.

TRENTON. n. j.. Dec. 7.-Articles OF
incorporation Of the American Linseed
Oil company, with an authQrized capital
stock of ga. .5Oo. 900, We're filed with the
secretary of state here. One-half of the
capital stock j. preferred. to bear . divi'
dend Of I per cent
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
NOT THE CAROLINES.

Said Germany Will Not Acquire Any of
the Islands.
BERLIN. Dec. THE Deutschwarte
saws it learns on high authority that
Germany will not acquire any of the
Caroline islands.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-12-07
Very Short session.

Very Short SesslOn.
WASHINGTON. Dec. THE house held
brief session and adjourned out of
respect to the memories of the late Rep
resentatives Northway of Ohio and Love
4 Mississippi.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-23
DECLARATION OF WAR.
Congress May Be Asked to Make the
Formal Announcement.

WASHINGTON, April 22.--The State De-
partment is now considering the advisable
ity of requesting Congress to declare war.
While there is no absolute necessity for the
immediate declaration, there are several
reasons why the adoption of such course
would prove advantageous to us. Strong
pressure is being brought to bear on the
State Department to induce it to make a
proper recommendation to Congress TO
serve as a basis of action. 1t is held that
until formal declaration is issued we cam
not set in motion the neutrality laws of for
egn countries and in fact, would be prac-
tically in the position that Spain occupied
toward Cuba-denying that war existed in
spite of the actual fact. There is another
reason of material Importance just now
that may influence action. That is, that the
army and navy may be prevented from call
ing for the services of retired officers, ow-
ing to the fact that in some cases the stat
utes provide that may be done only upon q
declaration of war. This is notably the
case with the medical corps of the army,
which is is likely to be under the immediate
necessity of calling for number of retired
officers of that branch of the service. In the
navy, also, it is extremely desirable that
the secretary have the power to avail him
self of the service of retired officers to re-
place in the navy yards and stations the
younger officers who are needed afoat
The State Department has nearly relin-
pushed it's connection with the Cuban ques-
ton which has practically passed into the
hands of the army and navy. OF course, all
direct correspondence with Spain has now
ceased, but the department has still TO per-
form number of formal acts required by
international law, mainly in the direction of
notifying the foreign powers of the condi-
lions under which the United States will
conduct the war with Spain. These will in
clude a notice in full form to all the impor-
tant powers of the intention of the United
the goods of neutralS in Spanish bottoms
and Spanish goods not contraband in neu-
trail bottoms.
Respecting the purpose of the President to
refrain from privateering which formed the
subject of some criticism in the Senate yes
terday at the hands of Mr.. Money it can
be stated that the declaration already pub
iished was an expression of the personal
wish of the executive. 1t is fully realized
that the Constitution conferred upon Con-
greSS the right TO issue the letters of
marque and reprisal under which the pri-
abstaining from practice of this semi-le-
galized form OF piracy are so prudent, in the
opinion Of the administration officials, that
ii is not doubted that Congress will heed
One Of these reasons. probably sufficient in
itself, is that IN the event that privateering
Is recognized by the cOmbatantS Spain
would be enabled TO infiict damage upon the
United States merchant marine many fold
greater than we could reasonably expect to
infiict on Spanish commerce. 1t Il said that
spain has very little shipping OF her own.
and most OF her commerce is carried on IN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-23
WILL DIVIDE THE DUTIES.
French and Austrian Representatives
VIII Look After Spain's Interests.

WASHINGTON. April PAS a result of
objections raised by the State Department to
the joint action of the French ambassador
and the Austrian minister, in representing
Spanish interest in this country lit is un-
derstood that a satisfactory arrangement
has been made by which the ambassador
and minister will divide their duties and
will act separately in looking after Span
ish affairs and in dealing with the author
tiles here. The arrangement was made after
a conference between Judge Day and the
ambassador and minister At the outset the
department took decided grounds against
Joint" representation, believing that it in
vited confusion and was quite unusual. 1t
was explained, however, that Spain had
made her request simultaneously to France
and Austria and that both governments had
accepted simultaneously. Although 1t I'M
posed an onerous duty. the acceptances 1t
was explained were dictated by the usual
comfy between nations. Having two ac-
ceptances, the Spanish government did not
feel at liberty to prefer one over the other
but accepted the protection of both coun-
tries. While this explanation was in every
way satisfactory to the authorities here
they did not wish the protection to become
complicated by any divided responsibility.
The ambassador and minister thereupon
made known their course, which contem-
plates distinct action in different localities
and this was satisfactory to the United
States.
The French consul or consul generals will
take charge of Spanish interests at New
Orleans San Francisco, Philadelphia,
Boston and Galveston. At these points the
Austrian government is not represented by
consular officers. If any case originates at
these points. and is brought before the
State Department then the French ambas-
sador will take entire charge of the nego-
tiations so far as Spain's interests are con-
cerned without consulting the Austrian
minister On the other hand, Austrian con-
suls and vice consuls will take charge of
Spanish interests at New York. Chicago
and Pittsburg. AS to cases in these local
tiles the Austrian minister will act indie
pendently and without consulting the
French ambassador. In smaller cities
where no consuls belonging to the regular
service of France or Austria are located,
the consular agents. commercial or honor
airy will take charge of Spanish interests
seniority determining whether a French or
an Austrian official shall be in charge The
ambassador and minister will have no Joint
functions to perform for Spain in the sense
of conducting diplomatic negotiations, as
all diplomatic relations with Spain are
terminated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-23
DEPARTURE OF THE FLEET.
Night Scenes, Formation of Line and
Final Sailing of the Ships.

Final Sailing of the Ships.
KEY WEST, Fla, April 22.-The North
Atlantic squadron, with the exception of the
monitors Terror and Puritan and few
smaller ships. sailed from Key West at 5:45
O'Clock this morning, headed for the Florida
straits. The skies were growing gray with
the coming dawn when the vessels steamed
away. Throughout the long night unusual
activity on the vessels OF the fleet told
weary watchers On shore that the long
awaited advance or Havana was near at
hand, yet there was nothing official on
which to found that belief Washington adj
vices of yesterday afternoon indicated the
probability of a movement during the night
or to-day, but the naval men ashore dis
claimed any knowledge of orders. They still
averred that their condition of uncertainty
was unchanged Early in the evening. how
ever, came the first realization of the fact
that the period of inaction was nearing its
close When signals were hoisted recalling
all the men to the ships without delay many
interpreted this as a precautionary meas
ure, especially in view of the fact that Il
number of officers, including several of the
flagship remained ashore and had leave
Tor the night.
About IL % clock there occurred a decided
change when a special boat hurried from
the flagship with orders to all still ashore
10 return to their ships. Midnight found the
city empty of the gold braid and blue jack
cts with which it had grown so familiar.
Save one or two recalcitrant Jacks whose
convivial patriotism had run away with
theis sense of duty there was not naval
man TO be found in town. The thsater of
action was transferred TO the harbor where
a glittering panorama was enacted until
daybreak appeared slowly over the waters.
For many days past the flagship ma
jestically swung at anchor about seven
miles out. thanked by her great sisters. the
Iowa and the Indiana. To the eyes of Key
West the great smckestacks were barely
visible, while the hulls lay like indehnable
shadows on the distant waters. The inner
harbor however, offered a striking picture,
crowded as Ii was with monitors, cruisers,
gunboats and little but sinister torpedo
boats fitting noiselessly in and out of the
maze OF vessels lying at anchor. When twf-
light fell last night this scene was un-
changed. The signaling between the dis
tant trio of ships and those closer in shore
had been the custom ever since the assem-
blage of the fleet here, but last night vari-
colored lights glmmered their messages
across skies almost without cessation. The
first streaks OF The morning light were
crossing from the east and two bells had
and. TO unfamiliar eyes, an almost imper-
eeptible line OF fire appeared on the sky
above where lay the flagship. "A moment
or two later the signal staff OF the Cfncin-
nati. lying Off Fort Taylor showed a COL
oEed light, acknowledging the call. The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-23

what would be neutral bottoms. and so be
exempt from destruction, even by priva-
teers
on the other hand. aside from the actual
foreign commerce cf the United States the
coastwise traffic Is of vast Importance
financially, and, owing TO the enormous
length of our coast line, this Is peculiarly
exposed TO interruption and seizure. Inc
United States proper may be relied on 70
protect this commerce from attack py the
vessels of the Spanish navy operating .
long distance from their base. But II would
be herculean task to undertake TO pfotect
three thousand miles of coast line agalnst
the forays of the privateers VINO mhgnt
swarm under the Spanish nag. Every EuLo-
pean port shelters some craft owned ny
vcnturesome spirits who would not hesltate
for a moment to take their chances as pri-
vateers and ask for letters OF marque.
Without regard to their sympatnies IN tns
case, IL is not doubted that the majority OF
these would prefer TO take out Spanish com,
missions, as the commerce OF the Ohlleu
States would afford richer pickings Tor pit pit
vateers than the meager Spanish commerce,
No secret Is made of the conVlcton THAT
Spain will either willingly or by compulsloii
follow our course in refraining from pTlNva,
teereing. In fact. 1t is gathered that Wneh
this decision was arrived AT by our govern
ment as result of personal inquiries from
the British embassy II was reached upon,
the understanding that England alone stood
ready TO see to 1t that Spain ciu nov ,t Nc
ize privateering. OF course. all TINS pro pro-
gramme is subject to disarrangemeht our
ing the progress of the war. 49,,
There is difference of opinion among tue
members OF the House IOtelBI SOIAi,
mittee as to the ACCESSIBILITY of a formal
declaration of war by Congress. The wishes
of the administration, however, undolSty,o-
ly will be followed in this regard. III the
administration considers a formal nounca-
ton to the powers of the existence or war
sufficient. Congress will make no ueclaIa-
ton. There are some members OF the
House committee however. who believe
declaration should follow the first overt act,
in order to define the international status
absolutely.
The Washington Post says that the Pres
ident will tomorrow send message 10
Congress suggesting that declaration or
war be passed. The message was IN course
of preparation at the State Department
this afternoon. This action was hasteneu
by the seizure of the Spanish merchant
man off the Florida coast and the desire to
prevent any possible complications. The
right of the seizure of the Buena Ventura,
however, is not questioned by the admins
tration, since Spain herself accepted our
ultinatum as a declaration of war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-23
PUT HIM ITO SLEEP"
Buffalo Man Knocked Out ara Three
Rounds at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 22.-"Dick'
Case, of Seattle, lowered the colors of
Tommy Kavanaugh, of Buffalo, in the
arena of the Kentucky Athletic Club to-
night in the third round of twenty-round
bout. Cavanaugh weighed 1S9 and Case 14O
pounds Australian Jimmy Ryan was in
Cases corner. Case opened hostilities ~
forcing the fighting and the first two
rounds were devoted mainly to chasing
contest without any really hard blows be-
ing landed. In the third round however,
the principals came together ar the call
of time and for moment the fighting was
fast and furious Case finally landed a ter
rife left hook on the Buffalo mans Jaw,
bringing him to his knees. He took the
full limit TO rise. Case brought him to the
floor at once with similar blow and again
he took the limit. on arising he mace a
game effort TO Withstand the rushes of his
opponent, but to no avail. With left
swing on the jaw Case put his man TO
sleep and was awarded the decision.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-23
SUICIDE OF A TRUSTEE
EDWARD MosTLER, OF KNIGHTS
TOWN, FOUND HANGING IN A BARN.
Rejected Lover I'm Muncie shoots the
Then Makes His Escape.


KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind April 22.-Edward
G. Mostler, well-known citizen of this
place, committed suicide to-day by hanging
himself in his stable loft. Mostler was trus-
tee of Wayne township and this morning
he drove TO Raysville. Al the hardware
store Of Bell & Son he purchased q piece
of clothes line, returned about noon, put his
rig in the barn, then went to the hay NOW
and hanged himself. His body was discov-
cred by his son, Charles Mostler, this even
ing. In his office desk Mr. Mostler left the
following message:
II want C. d. Morgan, Frank Vestal and
George Williams 10 settle up my estate.
VIII Bykert owes the county $50. My books
straight"
Mr.. Mostler prominent member of
the Masonic and Odd Fellows lodges and
for many years had been actively engaged
in Methodist Church circles. He was the
father of a large family of children, all of
whom are grown.