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FATHER WEBER As OPPOSED TO ThD
rAfrri-ruE PoP-s POSITION.
ch,cnro. March u.-"No true American Catholic
Will think OF espousing the cause NJ Spain against
that Of this country because the former is Catho-
lie nation" said Archbishop ireland. In an inter
view here to-day ITO do that Is TO set ones sell
down rs traitorousy inclined 20 the teachings OF
thi. religion. as well to the country when IL ~
ones bounden duty 10 defend against all enemies
both internal and external
The words Of the Archbishop were in reply TO a
question as TO what he thought Of the advice al
legged to have been given by Catholic priest IN
New-York State to MS parsh'oners Archoishop
ireland was on the way TO his home In ST faul
from Washington where he had been for several
days.
at Is an Infamous suggestion" ne continued
and it would II 1t could only emanate
from bitter enemy OF the faith for It Is directly
opposed in every way to the spirit and teachings
of Catholicism.
His attention was also called TO suggestion
which has been the subject or some Giscussloh' 10
tho effect that the Popcs sympathies in the present
controversy win Spain were strongly enlisted on
the side Of that nation because OF IT'S teHb'ouS
lin SO far AZ, implying that the Pope Will use his
Offices aid Spain against this country, the
suggestion is a. Infamous as the one hrst men
tiOrcd Whatever action he may take in TINS mat
ter will he with the single idea OF avering. II pos
siblc. war between two Christian nations"
ArchSlbop Sad me frel HDP Mckinley is proving
himself prominently the mon for the hour ana
ful and trying crisis has been marked by lofti-
ness of purpose, serenity and dignity or conduct
which has commanded the respect and Aspiration
abmidantly shown by the remarkable and impress
sive action OF Congress in unhcsitatingy placing
the sweeping power it did in his hands ! think
every zone has come to place tho utmost confidence
in his wisdom and ability to meet whatever exi-
eencies may arise in connection With the present
unfortunate situation"
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PRESBYTERIAN HOME MISSION WORh.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE COMMENTS
THE WORK OF THE BOARD.

Tho Committee of the Presbyterian General AS
semhlv on Methods OF Home Mission Work, which
has been holding sessions in this city, has finished
It's work and yesterday issued n statement In which
II says: The committee appointed by the General
Assembly TO consider the relations OF the Board OF
Home Missions to the Synods are happy to state
that they have reached such conclusions az we hope
will remove all msapprehensions and frictons In
the future and united and harmonious action
nut no plan can 10 effective 40 long the present
debt remains upon the Board The sum OF $4,000
ls required meet all tho obligations OF the Board
for the year closing March 81. Large as this sum
Is we believe the Church can II II will. raise it.
The administration OF the Beard IS worthy of tho
.onndcpce OF the Church 1t is faithfully struggling
20 meet the heavy responsibilities laid upon It, We
nave seen nothing In is administration that could
in any way justify the Church In Withholding its
contributions. on the contrary, It's work ana It's
necessities demand and are worthy OF enlarged lib
crafty. We therefore earnestly appeal 20 all our
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can grant reciprocal concessions Will depend ON
the meetings with Commissioner kasson
To SEE THE PRESIDENT TO-DAY.

TO SEE THE PRESIDENT iO-DAA'
sehor Polo was formally received in his ON
cial capacity by Secretary Sherman ana AS
eistant Secretary Day at the State Department.
at II o'clock this morning. He was accom-"
panied by Sehor Du Bose. who has nad charse
of the Spanish Legation since the departure VI
Sehor Dupuy de LONE, and was by him intro
duced 10 the Secretary and Assistant secretary
Of State They came at the hour indioa'eu ny
eppointment. and received imineuia'e's
upon their arrival at the Department Inei'
visit was comparatively brief. and the converse
ton was devoted almost entireI! 70 ue 80
alteration Of the arrangements for the Mills
ters formal call upon the PRESIDENT i'' "'0
nresentation of his credentials
This ceremony would have taken pace 'o-u
~, Cor tho fact that the President was ensaStu
win the Cabinet ct the time usually aIIot.eu ~
euch f,n-tionr II was therefore. arrahTu 'no'
Minister Polo should have an audience Wl'n ~
President nj the White House tO-morrVW az l.
o.c,or, He will meet the Secretary OF H'a'e a.
INC State Departnent few minutes before we
bour Fixed for the audience with the PRESIDENT
and will ACCOMPANY him to the White 1ouse
In Wow Of the strained relations now eNistihs
between the United States and spain, more iiai
usual interest attaches TO the addresses WhlCh
win he exchanged between the President ana tne
Snanish Minister on this occasion lhese 'iu
dresses will be prepared with unusual care ana
will h., read with interest. as they may pe 10
some extent significant OF the sentiments oI me
representatives OF the two Governments on the
vital questions now at issue between thefh'
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SPANISH SECURITIES STILL FAILING

SPANISH SECURITIES STILL FAILING.
ALL THE EUROPEAN EXCHANGES AFFECTED By
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
London. March n.-Spanish fcurs, on the Stock
Exchange to-day, were quoted at 55N. against 55i.
the closing price OF yesterday
Paris. March lion the Bourse to-day Spanish
fours quoted at IS sic They closed yester-
day al 56;s.
The market was agitated early in tho day and
ruled HAT. Subsequently business became more
favorable and the day closed with a general i'm
proVement. International securities were unfavor-
ably Influenced by the renewed decline IN Spanish
ana Brazilian stocks. The latter however rrcov-
cred nearly points on favorable reports and raj
lied the former Rio Tintos and De Beers mines
rose sharply.
Berlin. March N.-Prces opened firm the
Boersc to-day. operators being favorably impressed
with the remarks Of the British First Lord Of the
Admiralty, the Hon George j. Goschen when he
presented the navy estimates In the House Of Com
mons yesterday. But, subsequently prices were
depressed owing 10 the downward movement OF
Spanish fours The local department was main
tanned. American securities were irregular ca
madam Pacinc Improved and the Northern Pachcs
were weak but recovered
Frankfort March u.-Prces declined to-day on
the Boerse. owing 10 the absence OF business and
the uncertainty OF the political situation but
ciostc llfmer on repurchases
Vienna. March n..Owing to foreign financial ad-
vices stocks were weak to-day on the Bocrse
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MAINE RELIEF FUND GROWING

Washington. March 1.-THE Maine Relief Fund
started by Mrs Long and other women. now
amounts 10 S9.2N. Payments are heing made from
the fund as ordered from time to time by the COM
mttee 10 needy families OF the sailors and marines
lost in the Maine Contributions have been received
from President Mckinley Secretary Bliss and
other public men
Philadelphia. March 1L--Over 5000 was realized
for the fund for the wounded survivors and the
families OF those killed the battle-shp Maine
by a matinee given this afternoon ut the Academy
OF Music. All the actors and actresses In the city
took part. and acts given from every play now
on the stages OF the local theatres
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NEW ASSIGNMENTS FOR NAVAL OFFICERS

Boston. March l1.-Lieutenant Benjamin Fuller,
OF tn" Charlestown Navy Yard. has received orders
from Washington to report as possible on
tho cruiser Columbia. which IL stationed
Island awaiting orders. This makes the fourth
commissioned officer who has received order OF
transfer in the last few days Lieutenant Fuller
Will ii is understood. he placed in charge Of the
marine guards Of the Columbia He has been sta
toned at the yard here for three years. Com
mander j. +. Eaton. OF the training ship Enter
prise. started last evening for Washington En-
sign !. r. Poisaet Pringle, Of the Enterprise, who
bad also bean ordered 20 join the Columbia and
Lieutenant Wright, Of the Equipment Department
at the Navy Yard. who will Join the Minneapolis
Will get away tomorrow.
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OFFICIAL coURrEsIEs AT HAVANA

THE AUroNoMIsr CABINET CALLS OK COM
MaNDER CONVERSE AND is DULY sALCTED'
Havana March l1-This afternoon the mem
hers Of the Autonomist Cabinet called upon
Commander Converse and the officers or the
Montgomery The appropriate salutes and cere-
monies we're observed. as was the. case carrier
IN the day when General Parade. representing
the Governor General. visited the Montgomery.
The weather continues TO be delightful ana
the city is as tranquil the skies are blue
Captain Sampson seems TO have recovered
from his slight indisposition. and the Unl'eu
States Naval Court OF Inquiry into the loss oi
the battle-ship Maine over which he presides,
Is pursuing its usual course.
The relief work OF the Red Cross Society, IN
the city and country. is daily becoming more
systematized. effective and regular
Miss Clara Barton and the Collector or customs
have had most pleasant interviews, during which
Miss Barton assured the official that the Red
Cross people earnestly deprecated any attempt
from no matter what source, TO evade or infringe
the custom laws Of Spain or Cuba, ard the COL
1ector EXPRESSED his desire and intention 10 do
all in his power to further the speedy admission
OF all legitimate relief supplies.
The American yacht Anita. which brought
Congressional party here, has been fined 5000
for il is alleged not having her papers In proper
order.
The party who arrived here on the Anita
Senators Gallinger. Thurston and Money, and
Representatives Amos J. Cummings and Will
lam Alden Smith, accompanied by their wives
we're presented at the Palace at 10 o'clock this
morning by Consul General Lee. and were cor
daily received by Captain General Blanco. This
afternoon the party paid visit to the camp of
reconcentrados at Regla. Tonight they go by
sea to MatanZas.
Spanish report says that Government troops
operating in the Sierra Maestro have had Skin
r,ish with an insurgent force and have inflicted
numerous loss upon the insurgents. also
capturing five prisoners and destroying the
plantation Of the enemy. The troops. it is fur
Their said. lost three men killed and had ten men
wounded.
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LIVELY TIMES AT FORT MHENRy

baltimore March i.-Anccnt and historic Fer,
Moh"hry Is now the scene Of degree OF activity
NOT witnessed there for many years In-o,r,,,.,
was resolved there to-day that the newly org,r,r,
dh Artillery Regiment would be sent here and q
large consignment Of munitions for the heavy euns
at North Point and Hawkins Point has been re-
celved. This Includes a quantity OF mortar powder
;hirty-tTo shells for The Finch mortars at North
Point and thrtynine armor piercing projectiies for
the new sinch oreech-oadnE rifles with disappear
ms carriages 1T Hawkins Point.
Work is being vigorously pushed Oh the two new
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churches to Join In the effort to remove the present
Indebtedness. We must act promptly II this work
X to be done The interests OF our Church and Of
the whole country urgently demand it
The signatures 10 the statement are Jonn J..
Wi,hrow. Chicago. John Dixon. Trenton. y j. W.
r. Kane, Bloomington, H., John : Mcintosh,
Philadelphia. s J. Niccolls 81. Louis. J. ". Bay
ney Frankfort Ky: r. NJ Hayes. Ia Granfe. ore f:
j II. Davies New-York; u. 5. TappIn. Portsmouth.
Ohio; William II. Logan. Princess AHne Mich:
George l.. Spinning. Orange. -. j.; John Eaton.
Washington, y. c.; James A Mount indianapolis.
and Victor II. Lane. Ann Arbor. Mich
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GREAT POWERS FOR GENERAL FLAGLER.
THE CHEF OF ORDNANCE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE

THE CHIEF OF ORDNANCE AUTHORIZED TO MAKE
UNLIMITED PURCHASES OF wAE MATERIAL.
Washington. March I1.-For the first time to-day
the officials OF the War Department admitted that
they were straining every nerve To improve that
part OF the deences Of the country confined to their
care. II Is without question the mos; unusual mark
OF confidence in executive officer 10 empower him
TO give orders without limit FOR the purchase OF war
material. yet this is what the President and Secrc-
tary Alger have done in the of General Flag
Ter chief OF Ordnance. General Flager has in
structed every concern capable OF supplying war
malei al. such as rapid-ire guns. shot shell and
ammunition. 10 go TO work full capacity
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THE COLUMBIA OUT OF rRYDOCl
TO sAn. SOUTH WITH THE MINNEAPOLIS IN A
FEW DAYS.

FEW DAYS
Philadelphia March 1.-THE Government. tug
Samoset sailed to-day from League Island Navy
Yard for Key West. where she will Join Admiral
Scard's fleet.
The big cruise Columbia taken out OF the
League Island drydock this afternoon. She will
begin taking stores at once. Ammunition Will
bc taken board at For; Minlin just belov the
navy yard The Columbia and Minneapolis Will
sail South in few days Their destination isi not
positively known, it is said that the first port
touched will be Hampton Roads.
The coal barge Edith IIowes recently purchased
by the Government. was taken from the Cramp
shipyards Yesterday; after having been sheathed
with iron plates. She will carry about four hun
dred tons Of coal to Key West where she Will be
held In readiness for an emergency.
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NAVAL RESERVE FOR NEw-HAMPsHIRE.
~
THEIR FULL STRENGTH

Portsmouth, y. H. March 1lThecdore Roose-
volt. Assistant Secretary OF the Navy. has In
structed Commodore Remy and other officers here
TO assist in organizing a naval militia at once. A
large number of citizens have signed call for
meeting 10 form a comman nd. and ship will be as
signed them as soon as Arrangements are made.
Manchester. y. H. March n.-All the captains Of
militia companies in Manchester have been ordered
to recruit their companies the full limit required
by law. OF fifty eight men each.
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LAKE GEORGr BATTLE MONUMENT

Pennington. VT March 1.-THE Society OF Co0
NAL Wars has completed plans for the erection A''
dedication OF monument AT Cad"eI IN oV"
memoration OF the battle Of Lake George Sep'e"'
Der s the l23d anniversary OF the battle. mas Oee
selected as the date for the unwilling OF the h'0
rent President Mckinley and other high onc .,ss
Will he invited 10 attend The monument Is 10 w.
$1,000. and is nearly completed
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TIE vADETrE TO BE A DIsPATCHSOAr.

Perth Amboy y. j.. March lit is post
lively announced that the yacht Nadette the
property Of NJ c. j. Borden OF Fall River. is
being overhauled and will 20 into commission ut
oncc and will be leased by the Government. TO be
used as n dispatch-boat between Key West and
Dry Tortugas. The yachts speed is about twenty
knots The information was given out to-day by
Lee THOMPSON. n son Of the superintendent Of the
Raritan DrydOck Company, at whose yard the
Vadctte wintered and IL now being overhauled.
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AMMUNITION FOR THE OREGON.

FOTR HINDREp IONS BKOJGHT FNOM MAEE
ISLAND TO HER ANCHORAGE-THE
CHANNEL. SHALLOW.
San Francisco March 1.-THE battle-ship Oregon
s TO receive at once four hundred tons OF an,rnu-
milton This quantity will prove a full compile
ment for the magazines OF the ship. To-day the
powder snot and shell will be brought from Mare
Island 10 the oregon anchorage in Mission Bay.
Officers OF the Navy comment the fact that
the ammunition must be brought TO the ship be-
cause the vessel cannot 80 to the naval station at
Mare Island to receive supplies owing 10 the
shallow water in the channel there. Estima ties are
on file In the Navy Department showing that the
sum Of s25OO00 would enlarge the dock at Mare
Island so as to accommodate big battle-ship and
deepen the channel
II is believed by naval officers that the oregon
will remain for time near San Francisco.
The repor. that the ship will so to China ! not
credited.
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TWO ToRPEDo-BOATs ACCEPTED.

THE TALBOT AND THE GWIN WILL. BE IN COM
MISSION ~ a FEW DAYS
Newport r. l.. March 1.-THE torpedo-boats
Talbot and Gwin arrived here at . o'clock this
afternoon from Bristol. and were at turned
over to Ideutenant-C Commander MCLEAN COM
mandart Of the station. the boats having been ac-
ccp,ed nv the Government. They will receive their
equipments and supplies at the station. and go
into commission In few days.
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A CHICAGO REGIMENT READY,

Chicago. March 1.-THE FUN roster Of a regiment
which wishes 10 he called the lat Illinois Volun-
teers In the event OF war With Spain IS In the
hands Of Governor Tanner. with the assurance that
tho regiment IS ready at one hours notice Colonel
Thomas l.. Hartcan heads the list OF commits
stoned officers. Every officer Of the regiment has
boon either In the servlce OF the Regular Army at
west Point or In the militia OF Illinois other
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VETERANS VOLUNTEER FOR DUTY.

Oakland CAL March 1.-THE veterans OF the
Civil War living in Oakland have decided to offer
the services Of n full company TO the Government
in case Of war with Spain company OF one hun
dred with C. X. King captain. is being organ
Cd
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ORDNANCE FACTORY WORKS NIGHT AND
DAY.

Iyrn Mass. March 1.-THE American Ordnance
Companys factory in this city is running night and
dav on orders for Government ammunition The
works here where proiectes made will be en-
iargcd and the production will be expanded much
as possible.
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GUNS on THE WAY TO SANDY HOOK.

Willimantic Conn March n.-Four l2-nch steel
breech loading mortars. Weighing about fifteen
tons each arrived hero last night ny rail 1t was
learned ar the freight depot that they came from
Providence but who shipped them could not be
learned Thev are consigned 20 the commanding
officer of the proving grounds at Sandy Hook
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ENGLISH SYMPATHY WITH AMERICA


J. SCOTT MONTAGT, IT. r THTNhS HE "VN F'RN-
MENr THERE WILL 10 IT'S BEST FOR
THIS COUNTRY.
Price Mccormick s. Co. stock brokers. yesterday
received tho following cable dispatch from their
London correspondent, J. Scott Montagu NJ p:
I'VE think public sympathy is entirely with you,
and the Government will do It's best short of en-
ba rking I'm omen hOs,nities with the rest or the
Continental Powers. Much however, depends upon
your support OF our policy OF free ports In China.
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SOrTHEPN WAR CLAIMS DfScUsSHD
STUBBORN OPPOSITION TO PAYMENT @ApN ''
THE HOUSE.

Washington March 1.-THE Dill 10 pay "'' "a.
man act claims, aggregatlng N'-''"' I s,.,,s
,,1 .,,no,,os furnished TO the Union Army du'ihs
tho ror was before the House until oeo'A ~
day. but beyond completing the general dena', IA
tie progress was made or the eight hund'r' -.
claims in the bill all but few come ron u 70 70
South and diatory tactics were tosorteu :" an
r,'ant nrogress with the bill During the n"s
mastering the House was In an uproar ~, ,ss
o'clock after completing two pages or we w. senlng
session being devoted TO pension legislation N Non.
the evening session the House ADJOURNED uU'' JAW
u
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HE roorE SAILS For KEY WEST.

Norfolk Va. March 1.-THE torDedo-boat Foote
left Old Point at II 30 o'clock this forenoon for
Key West. She passed out The Capes at 1880.
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THE FERN SAILS FOR MATANzAs.

CONCENTRADOs
Key West. Fla. March 1.-THE Fern sailed
for Matanzas tonight with cargo Of pro-
visions for the starving Cubans. From Ma
tanzas she will go to Sagua la Grande Her
departure was without incident.
The torpedo boat Dupont has arrived from
Mobile There Is no unusual activity among
naval officers here
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IOWANs FAVOR CUBA,S FREEDOM

DeS Mcines, Iowa. March 1.-The House Of the
Iowa Legislature has adopted resolution favorlng
freedom for cuba No word of opposition wa c
adoption by a unanimous vote "" US
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and estimate and submit II at once for such APP
fully j. ~. b'Nf' s'cN'''"'''
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torpedo boats and the submarine Holland Dor osa
Plunger at the Columbian Iron Works: ana al "'e
likely to be In readiness within thirty days
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OIL FOR TIE FLEET AT TORTrGAs
Key West. Fla March 1.-THE rni.ed s,o,o,
cruiser Nashville sailed this moraine for tho ror,r
gas Is4ahds with 100 cases of oil for tho feet
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BROOKLYN. n. Y. March 10. 1895.

.. y >.
Nv Dear Chief: When hostties commence do
not want any soft billet. am not softbillet man
when ANYTHING T. going II have four stripes.
II Commodore Schlcy gets command. put me with
him. Hen show them the way, same he did
before Yours. JOHN LOW, Chief Engineer
This officer is detailed inspector Of furnaces
for naval boilers at the Continental Iron Works.
and will be detached from there as soon as his
services are needed anoat.
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NEW ARMY DEPARTMENT.
IMPORTANT ORDERS Issued BY sEcRE-
TARY AI.GER
DEPARTMENT OF THE SOUTH CREATED AND "i''-
ERAI GRAHAM PLACED ~ COMMAND-GAR-
RIsoNs FOR THE NEW COAST De
FENCEs-LARGE CONTRACTS FOR
WAR MUNITIONS MADE
rrY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRiBrNr.l

Waxhincton March 1.-THE most important
steps for National defence taken by the Govern
ment to-day were In orders issued from the war
Denartuent creating a Military Department of
the South. including the States Of South caro-
lima. Georgia Florida. Alabama. MISSISSIPPI
Louisiana and Texas and placing BrlSadier-
General william Montrose Graham In COMMAND
at Atlanta The territory embraced In the ne"
department Is cut from the Department OF 'he
East with the exception Of the state or Texas
which has heretofore been department to ltself
under General Grahams command. with mead
quarters at san Antonio. These headquarters
will be promptly transferred 10 Fort Mcpherson
and from that point military operations on the
South Atlantic seaboard and Gulf coast VIII be
directed
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ARCHBISHOP IRELAND's VIEWS.

he DENorNcEs THE ALLEGED CTTtkANCH' vi
FATHER WEBER As OPPOSED TO I'll"
r,frII-rlIE PopEs POSITION.
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are the only pills to take
with Hoods sarsaparilla.