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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
SPANS LAST Wall.
Note to the Powers Snys She Is Re
1Wctnntly Compelled to Fight.

Note to the Powers Says She Is Re-
luctantly Compelled to Fight.
London, April IA special dispatch
from Madrid says: The note to the
powers will review the whole Cuban
question, pointing out that all the
trouble with the United States arises
through the clamor Of the sugar manu-
facturers, who, it is claimed, fomented
and organized the entire revolt. At
tention will be recalled to the alleged
unmolested American filibusters, and
it will be asserted that the chief in
surgents are not Cubans, but adven-
turers of all nationalities whose sole
purpose is plumber and robbery. The
concessions made by Spain will be
enumerated, and the note will say
that while spain has done everything
possible to pacify the island the con-
suls Of the United States have consti-
tuted themselves insurgent agents, and
the further statement will be made
that when autonomy promised the de-
sired result an American squadron was
sent to Cuba to encourage the insur-
gents to hold out. These contentious,
it is added, will be supported by docu-
mentary evidence, which, it is alleged,
will prove the bad faith displayed
throughout by the United States to-
ward Spain. The note to the powers
will conclude with declaring that
Spain, having exhausted every means
of peace, is reluctantly compelled to
prepare for war, and to fight for the
maintenance Of it's rights and honor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
WORK OF THE CENSOR.
He Deals Severely With Stories of
Popular Demonstrations.

He Deals Severely With Stories Of
Popular Denominations.
London, April 16.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Biarritz dated Thurs
day, says: '"The recent news from Ma
drid shows that the censorship is deal
ing severely with kilograms reporting
popular demonstrations. AS early as 2
o'clock on Monday afternoon two shots
were fired near tue San Gil barracks.
The alarm was great, as it was feared
that the cavalry regiment quartered
there had revolted.
Gan investigation showed that the
shots were fired by two civilians, who
were arrested. 1t is worthy Of note
that the demonstrators who were dis
persed in the course of the day in the
vicinity Of Gen. Woodford's residence
and elsewhere were not the rabble but
people of the middle classes and the
well-to-do. The best proof of this is
that men like Senior Martin Rey, well
known and wealthy attorney, and Senior
Dicenta, the celebrated dramatist, were
arrested as agitators. During the de-
monstrations some revolver shots were
fired by persons in the crowd and this
caused the police and civil guard to
charge with drawn swords.
Several daily newspapers will be
prosecuted for publishing articles incit-
ing the populace against America.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
SPANISH Plot FRUSTRATED.
An Attempt to Injnrc the Gunboa,

An Attempt to InjMrc the Gunb0at
Marietta.
st. Paul. April 16.-The New York
Herald's special cable to the Pioneer
Press from Valparaiso, Chile, says:
l am informed OH authority which
cannot be disputed, but which am not
at liberty to give, that there was plot
here to inture the United States gum
boat Marietta while she was in this
port.
Just prior to the arrival of the Ma
rietta the United States consul ut Val
paraiso was informed by trustworthy
persons that an attempt against the
gunboat was contemplated by Spanish
subjects in Chile.
Immediately upon receiving this in
formation the United States minister,
Henry Z. Wilson, Consul John Il.
Caples and Vice Consul August MOller,
Jr., called upon the governor Of the pro-
vince and laid the matter before him.
Once acquainted with the fears of the
American representative and the facts
in the case. the governor Immediately
gave assurance that the city and mari
time authorities would take Drecaution-
to protect the Marietta and extended
through the minister cordial welcome
to the officers and seamen. During the
stay Of the Marietta no greater vigi-
lance could have been exercised by the
Chilean authorities had the safety Of
one Of their own warships depended
UPON them
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
ENGLAND WOULD NOT JOIN.
Any Anti-Amcrican Combination
VIII Be FrOwned Down.

Any Anti-A,ncrican Combination
VIII Be Crowned Down.
London, April 1.-THE Daily Chron-
icle, taking it for granted that there is
some truth in the reports Of a new
European concert for coercion, devotes
an editorial to urging England not to
join 1t says: "Our concern is to see
that England is not once more dragged
at the heels Of despots and made to
play the game Of the latest OF the rot
ten tyrannies that cucumber the earth.
We have good reason to say that there
are strong friends Of America in the
present government and we hope Lord
Salisbury is one Of them, but it is inn
portant that the feeling of the country
should be adequately represented both
in London and in Washington.
"Our present purpose is to insist that
our government does its best by using
every means in it's power to defeat any
anti-American combination. If there
be any doubt about the feelings of the
great majority of the nation we shalt
be happy to try the experiment OF
marching a hundred thousand London
ers through the metropolis with the
union.ja and the stars and stripes in
combination. 1t is the business Of the
mother country to stand by her chill
dren of the West as stiffly and strong
ly as one country can by another"
Other London papers have editorials
in similar strain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
STILL HOPING FOR PEACE.


The, Pope Will Again Address the
Queen Regent and Senior SaSnstn.
London, April II. - The Rome cor
respondent Of the Daily News says:
Cardinal Rampolla, papal secretary of
state, speaking to the French ambas-
sador about the chances of war be-
tween Spain and the United States,
said: "We still hope, and there is still
a thread of hope" Although according
to the news received from the Vatican
it is considered certain that President
Mckinley will send an ultimatum to
Spain they still hope and work there
to find some means to avoid eXtremi-
ties, either by inducing Spain to make
fresh concessions-for which purpose
the pope has again personally adj
dressed the queen regent and Senior
Sagasta, or by finding basis of an
arbitration acceptable to both sides.
In the latter connection Queen Vic
toria is spoken Of as the only European
sovereign whom the United States, it
is supposed, would allow to interfere
in their affairs. The suggestion has
been made by the Vatican to try to or
ganize European naval demonstra-
tion against the United States, but the
project was ridiculed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
MUST BEKEPT sK.CRHTil!., u
Movements of Naval Vessels VIII ~
i, Longer BE Made Public.

Movements of Naval Vessels VIII ~
Longer BE Made Pablic.
Washington, April 16. The most;
pronounced development In the navy
department yesterday was the issuance;
of an order prohibiting the giving ont
of movements Of vessels. Since the be-
ginning Of the present crisis the de-
partmcnt has been gradually closing in
the Zines OF information and the official
order Went out that the custom Of post
ing ship movements should cease. It
was explained that in view Of existing
conditions this was deemed necessary
and hereafter no movements whatever
will be made public.
One more auxiliary cruiser was pur-
chased the steamer Venezuela of the
Red ID. line. She will Immediately be
sent TO a ship yard for reftting. Sec
rotary Long stated at the close Of office
hours to-day that the steamships Paris
and New York had not yet passed into
the possession of the department 1t is
understood however that as soon as the
question of terms can be settled these
vessels will be placed on the naval list
along with the st. Louis and st. Paul
of the same line. 1t is also stated that
negotiations are under way for the
purchase of the Holland submarine tor
pedo boat Plunger The department is
now awaiting the report Of the board
which was ordered to inspect this novel
craft.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
FINDS GENERAL APPROVAL.
Warli<e Tone Of the Official Note OF
TIM 0a,amAals III

Warllke Tone Of the Official Note of
tho Spanish Cabinet.
Madrid, April 17.-The action taken
by the Spanish cabinet has confirmed
the gncral belief which has been prev
alent that war Is now inevitable. The
Warlike tone Of the official note issued
by the government finds general ap-
prOval here and creates much excite
ment.
Contrary to the general opinion that
the queen regent has been negotiating
for peace ut any price, her attitude
had much to do with the firm action
of the cabinet.
1t is learned on unquestiOnablc au-
thority that the queen regent recently
made the following statement:
II prefer even the horrors Of war
rather than q tarnisll OH the prestige
of the army ar an Impairment of the
rights of the crown
Another fact, undoubtedly, is Don
Carlos manifesto, of which the follow
ing is an extract which was not risked
submitting to the censor:
"The govrrGrs of Madrid may make
call to ar.rs inevitable and immedi-
ate if they continue to permit the Span
ish standard to be dragged in the mud.
To-day national honor speaks louder
than anything, and the same patriotic
duty which formerly babe me say
Wait yet while may lead me to cry.
commanding the Carlists, Forward.
and not only the Carlists, but all Span
iards, especially to the two national
forces which still brayely withstand
the enervating feminities of the re.
gency, the people and the army. If
the glove Washington has flung in the
face Of Spain is picked up by Madrid,
l will continue the same example of
abnegation as before, wretched in that
cannot ypartake in the struggle 9TH
er than by prayers and by the influ.
ence Of my NAME"
Continuing, Don Carlos in his mani
festo says: II will applaud from my
soul those who have the good fortune
to face the fire, and shall consider
those Carlists as serving my cause
who embark in war against the United
States. But if everything leads me tc
fear that the policy Of humiliation will
again prevail, we will snatch the reins
Of government from those who are I'M
worthy to hold them and we will oc
cupy their places"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
LEE DECLINES THE HONOR.

The Consul General Doesn't Want
Any Fuss Made Over Him.
Washington, April 16. - Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee has declined the honor Of
the reception rendered him. He start
ed his speech Of declination in a char
acteristic manner:
''Look here, boys" he said in a mat
ter-of-fact way, II haven't done a
thing that either one of you, or any
American citizen, would not have done
and l don't see why there should be
any fuss made about it. Now, don't
want you to think am ungrateful,
for I am not; but have studied over
the matter and 1 feel satisfied that it
would be better not to have the re-
ception. 1 don't want for an instant
anybody to think that I wish to put
myself forward, and 1 must decline
your most kind Offer.''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
LEE TO COMMAND.
He Will Lead the HirEinih Volun-
ferrs in CuHc of ENur.

He Will Lead the Virsinih Nolun-
tccrs in Case of War.
New York, April 17.-Thc president
has decided TO give Consul General
Lee the command Of the Virginia vol
unteers in the event that hostilities
break out between this country and
Spain, says the Washington cor
respondent Of the World. This decis-
ion was reached after a conference
with Secretary Algcr and Il number of
other military men. Owing to Gen.
Lees great knowledge Of the topo-
graphical conditions Of the island of
Cuba it is more than likely that his
command will be given orders to re-
turn to Havana at the head Of an in
vading army. and doubtless he will be
allowed to go upon the outbreak Of
hostilities. \ member Of the senate
proposes to Introduce special act
under which the president may ap.
point Gen. Lee major general of volun-
teerS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
BASEBALL SEASON OPENS.
No Need to Worry About War With
SDafn Now.

No Need to Worry About War With
Spain Now.
The championship season of the Ma
tional league for 1898 was opened yes
teTday. Three games were postponed
on account Of rain. A large attendance
wSs reported at the other games.
Scores:
r. H E.
St. Louis .....ooo ooo1-1 4 5
Chicago ...........O o O i o o 00-2 /
Batteries-Taylor and Snyder; Griffith and
Donohue.
R.H.E.
Cincinnati ..........O 0 0 O-S I
Cleveland ...........O D y o o. 5 3
Observation-Disclosures and Peitz: Young and
O'Connor.
Louisville .....o2 1910 Ito IS i
Pittsburg ......0 0 / l o 0 o. 3 10 2
Observation-Disclosures and Wilson; Killen
and Schriver
Boston ........... ....'.......! 3
New YORK - W D
Two men were out when the game was
called. Batteries-Klobedanz and Bergen: Do
heny and Warner.
Washington-No game; rain.
Philadelphia-No game; rain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
SPANS NAVAL CAMPAIGN.
rrivateering Will Be n Conspicuous


Element.
London, April 1G.-There is great in
terest here in government and COM
mercial circles over the possibility OF
privateering III the event of war be.
tween the United States and Spain.
Special applications for letters Of
marque have been made at the Span
ish embassy and at the office of the
Spanish naval commission, but there
were no applications at the United
States embassy. 1t is generally recog-
nized that Spain intends to make
privateering conspicuous element OF
the campaign. 1t is thought, however,
that she will confine her energies in
this direction to preying upon Ameri-
can coastwise commerce. 1t is not
believed she will risk offending the
European powers by stopping their
a merican-bound vessels or by search
Ing transatlantic ships for American
goods, for if European ships are mo-
Tested the powers will adopt radical
preventive measures. The prevailing
opinion that the United States will
not embark in privateering produces
an excellent impression.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
TO RESCUE AMERICANS.
Vessel VIII Be Sent to NIntanxas to
Bring OF American Citizens.

Vessel Will Be Sent to Nlatanxas to
Bring OF American Citizens.
Tampa, Fla, April 16.-This govern
nlcnt is now negotiating with the Plant
system for the chartering Of either the
Olivette or the Florida to 60 to Matan-
zas, Cuba, and bring all American citi-
zens there to the United States. Con-
sui Brice reported when he left Matan-
zas last week that NOR than 300 Amer
lean citizens in destitute circumstances
were left in Matanzas. These people
We're all anxious to leave. but were
without means, and the steamers from
Matanzas would not carry them A
telegram was received by the collector
of customs of this port from the treas
ury department this evening asking II
there were any visible vessels in this
port that could be chartered by the gov
eminent to send to Matanzas to bring
away the collector referred the inquiry
to the Plant company
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
WAR IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Spanish Forces Arc Being Given a
Lively Time.

Spanish Forces Arc Being Given n
Lively Time.
Madrid, April 16.-A letter just re-
cefved here from the Philippine is
lands says that all the troops which
were embarking for Spain at the time
the communication was mailed were
marched hurriedly to various towns
in the interior, where tho rebellion
against spanish rule has been renewed.
1t is added that over 20,0OO we'll armed
men are now in the field. There have
been several engagements and num-
her of Spanish priests have been mas
sacred. Nobody appears to know how
the Philippine insurgents, who had
been disarmed, according to general
report, were rearmed, but the belief
prevails that Japan had a hand in the
matter. The captain general Of the
Philippine islands, it is further al
legged, has been concealing the facts
in the case from the government
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
THE MARKErs.
Latest Quotation. From Grain and

Latest Quotations From Grain and
Live Stock Centers.
st. Paul, April II. = Wheat NO. 1
Northern, $1.O1@1.O3; No. 2 North
ern, 96@99c. Corn =. No. 3 yellow,
2S@28 1-2c; No. 3, ~ 1-2QESc. Oats
No. 3 white, 27@27 1-2c; No. 3. rs la
268-4c. Barley and Rye-Sample bar
ley. S2@3Sc: No. 2 rye, 47@4Sc; No. 8
rye, 45@46c. Seeds-No. / fax, $1.1v
@1.2O: timothy, S1@1.30: red clover. s.
dS.6O.
Chicago. April II. - Wheat - No.
red, $1.O7@1.OS; No. 3 red winter,
90@93c; No. 2 hard. 95@97c; No. 3, 93c;
No. 2 spring, 97c; No. 3 spring, 9Oc@$l;
No. 1 Northern, $1O6 Corn = No. 2.
Bic; No. 3, SOC. Oats-No. 2, 26 1-2M
26 3-4c; No. 3. 26 lac.
Duluth. April 17-Wheat-Cash,N No
hard. $1.O4; No. Northern, $1.O2 IL;
No. 2 Northern, CSC; to arrive No. 1
hard, $1.04 10; No. Northern,
$1.O3 Ia; May, No. 1 hard, $1.O4; No. 1
Northern. $1.O3; July, No. 1 haro,
80 Lee: No. Northern, 80 1-2c; Sep
TENDER, No. 1 hard. 80 1-2c; No. 1
Northern, 70 1-2c. Oats, 27@29c. Rye,
to arrive, So 14c. Barley, 81 1-2c.
Flax, cash, $124 1-2: May, $1.25.
Milwaukee, April 17.-Flour steady.
Wheat dull; No. 1 Northern, $1.O2;
No. 2 Northern $1.O1; May, $1.O2 II;
July, $1.O1 1-8. Oats higher; No. z
white, q 1-2@29c. Rye higher; No. 1,
So 34c. Barley firm; No. 2, A 1-2c;
sample, 42@44 1-2c.
Minneapolis, April 7.-Wheat-May
opened at 81 and closed at CSC;
July opened at SO 3-4c and closed at
SO 34c. On track-No. hard. $1.O2 "a;
No. 1 Northern, SO 3-4c; No. 2 North
ern. 96c.
Chicago, April II. - Hogs - Light.
$3.7o@3.90; mixed, s3.75@3.95; heavy,
$3.7O@3.95: rough, $3.7O@8.75. Cattle
-Beeves, $3.90@5.25; cows and heifers
$2.25G4.60; Texas steers, $3.7O04.6O;
stockers and feeders, $3.7O@4.65. Sheep
Natives, $3.6O@4.S 80; Westerns, $3.50
CATO; lambs, $4.50@5.7O.
Sioux City, Iowa, April 17.-Hogs-
$365@3.75. Cattle Gamers, $1.90;
cows, 1915; heifers. $3.85@4.15; bulls,
$?@4; stockers, $4.2O@4.50; yearlings,
$4a4.G5; calves, $4.65@5. Sheep, $3.50
GAPS.
South st. Paul, April II. - Hogs =
$3.75@3.80. Cattle-Cows, $3.25@3. 60
steers, $4.1O@4.85; heifers, 81; bulls
$2.S0G3.75. Sheep, $4@6.5O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
HE LAID THE NINE.

Man Who Was Hired by Weyler
VIII Tell All About 1t.
Chicago, April 16.-Charles A. Gran
dial, native American, known as
Emanuel Escadero, is now on his way
to Washington to tell the state de-
partment how he was hired by Weyler
to lay the mine which blew up the
Maine. He is accompanied by secret
service agents who tracked him to
Highwood, a suburb of this city, by
the help of Cuban spy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
THE SPANISH WARsHlps.
Great Secrecy Regarding the Nov
ments of the XizcaYa md Onnnn9

Great Secrecy Regarding the NIove-
ments of the Vizcayn and OQucndO.
New York, April 16. - The British
steamer Silvia has arrived from Porto
Rico ports, the last Of which, San
Juan, she left on April Z. Capt. Clark
said that at the time he left San Juan
the Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and
Oquendo were still in port, coaling,
watering and provisioning, and thar
entire secrecy was maintained anent
their departure. The people of the
island showed much care in avoiding
discussion of politics in any form. The
people do not want war with the
United States, which would destroy
the trade Of the islands.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
Two MORE OCEAN GnEYHouNDs
HAVE BEEN ADDED.
Tho Navy Department. Has Now Ac-
CURED All -Four Of the American
], Line Steamers Latest Additions
4 Being the Paris ma New York
! Two Coasting Steamers Also Pur-
:, chased - Negotiations Rcopcncd
4 With Chile and Argentina for the
i Purchase of Two Warshipn and
3 Several Torpedo Boats-Prospect
! OF Getting the O'Hiegins.

Washington, April 17.-Several i'm
portant and decisive steps in the work
of war preparations were taken by the
navy department. 1t was decided to
assign the naval reserves of New
York, New Jersey, Massachusetts,
Maryland and Michigan to the five
auxiliary cruisers hereafter to be
known as patrol boats. These ships
are the Prairie, the Dixie, the Yankee,
the Yosemite and either the Venezuela
or Yorktown, the latter of which was
purchased yesterday. The question Of
the American line steamers was also
wound up with the decision to charter
all four Of them, the st. Louis, the st.
Paul, the Paris and the New York.
The first two mentioned have al: dy
been acquired by the department,
though the form of acquisition was
tentative, the department being unde-
cided whether it would purchase these
two only or charter all four. With the
announcement that these magnificent
ships had been added to the auxiliary
feet came the statement that the de-
VhA UAACAt uAoO uuV liz 4O1 N.
town of the Old Dominion line and the
Yumuri of the Ward line. With these
additions the feet of converted vessels
now includes the pick Of the ocean
liners and coasting steamers running
under the American flag. AS in all
instances the prices paid were with
held by the department..
Wnrshlps and Torpedo Boats.
But of greater moment than any Of
these developments was the reopening
of negotiations for the purchase of
two warships and several torpedo
boats from Chile and Argentina. One
of the cruisers is the Chilean O'Hig-
gins, just completed at an English
yard and regarded as one of the most
formidable of her class afloat. These
negotiations are being conducted
through Mr.. Charles r. Flint of New
York, who has large commercial and
financial interests in both countries.
Mr.. Flint held extended conferences
with the secretary and other officials.
While Mr.. Flint would not say how
far the negotiations had progressed, lie
intimated that the international af-
fairs of Chile and Argentina were as
suming such satisfactory shape as
to warrant the presumption that they
were not averse to parting with por-
tiOn Of their navieS.
Orders have been issued to the naval
reserves Of Massachusetts, Maryland,
Michigan, New York and New Jersey
to hold themselves in readiness for
duty on the patrol ships. 1t is the in
tention Of the department to shape all
matters for an emergency, but the
militia will not actually go into service
aboard the ships until it is certain that
hostilities are to come. The patrol
ships will be assigned to the Atlantic
coast line and form part Of the gen
eral plan of coast defense.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
REMEMBER THIS EDITOR.
His Case Must BE Attended to lily tI,e
First Troops That Land.

His Case Must be Attended to lily the
First Troops That Land.
st. Paul, April 1.-THE New York
Hcrald's special cable to the Pioneer
Press from Havana says: In an edi-
torial La Union Constitutional declares
that the United States congress looks
more lige a negro club or a meeting of
savage Indians han the dcliberative
body of civilized nation. The Yankee
people, it says, in spite of being COM
posed of several elements and boast
ing that they are model civilized ma
ton, are but 4 repetition Of the red
skin Indians who occupied the Amer
lean plains. Mckinley, the editorial
saws, continues to crafty the passions,
fearing much more defeat than univer-
sal ridicule.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-04-21
GGENu1NB WAR MEASURE.
Coast Defenses Placed Directly. I'm.
dcrc Dapr tment Heads.

Coast Defenses Placed Directly I'm
dcrc Dapr tment Heads.
Washington, April 16-Orders were
issued by Secretary Alger placing the
care of the coast defenses and the di-
rection Of all the unfinished work at
the Notifications within their respec-
tive departments, under the direction
and comand Of Maj. Gen. Merritt, COM
handing the department of the East;
Brig. Gen. Shafter, commanding the de-
partment of California, and Brig. Gen.,
Graham, commanding the department
Of the Gulf This is distinctively war
measure. Accompanying the orders to
the general officers, explicit instruc-
tons were sent for the work to be has
tened at all points as rapidly as posi-
BILE.