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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
CUBANS WILL AGREE TO NO
ARMISTICE.

Washington, April 1.-"Spain has an
swered on the lines of its traditional poll
cy,'' said Senior Quesada of the Cuban
.JunUa, when made acquainted today with
SPANS reply.
''She will not answer directly, but al
ways by dilatory and evasive replies SO
as to gain time, which is the ally, as
Philip II. used to say, of her diplomacy.
ftUnder no consideration, except after
recognition of the Independence Of the
Cuban republic will the Cubans accept
any armistice whatever. There will be
no suspension of hostilities on our part
until our freedom has been assured.
fThe next few MONTHS he continued,
"are the favorable ones for our opera
tions and we will pursue them vigorous
Iy while at the same time disease will
ipe out half of tbs starved, disgruntled
an disseminated remnant of the Spanish
army from the island.
1.-The mere fact that the Spaniards
are willing to even consider the idea of
suspending hostilities with u.s." he con-
cluded, 'His proof positive that they recog-
nize not only our belligerency, but that
they know they are already defeated"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02

side the continental lines and saying that
the possession of the islands, which would
| inevitably involve us in international
entanglements would be troublesome ana
might lead to complications at any time
which would be avoided if we did not
have the islands. If we should acquire
the islands for strategic purposes their
Notifications would be a necessity and
that would invol We great expense.
Senators Frye and Lodge both replied
to the latter point. They stated that it
was evident from the developments that
Porto Rico rather than Havana would be
the center of our war with Spain, then In
| that event the Danish group would be of
lnestl1nable advantage to us. Indeed they
| considered it almost essential to an early
ending of the war. They asserted that
SPANS coal supply at Porto Rico was ex-
tremely light and that it could be
practically controlled by us If we should
own the Danish possessions in the quarter.
They also stated it to be the earnest desire
of the administration to control the
islands. Senators Cockrell and Pettigrew
also opposed the resolution. Mr.. Cockrell
commended that it would be a great mis-
take from naval point of view to acquire
the island and Mr.. Pettigrew said that
the islands would only make additional
territory to protect in case of war with
Spain.
Senator Cockrell said that in case of
war with Spain Porto Rico could be
taken more cheaply than the Danish
islands could be defended.
All the Senators who spoke, including
members of the committee on foreign re-
lations, looked on war as inevitable,
basing all their arguments for or against
acquisition upon this theory.
Senator Morgan favored the resolution
and in doing SO dwelt more or less upon
the outlook for war. He detailed the de-
struction of the Maine, expressing the
opinion that it was due to Spanish
treachery.
Senator Tillman interrupted at this
juncture to say that any child would
the outside. What he wanted to know,
he said was, who did it. If the committee
knew the Senate should, he said, be in
formed and the committee should not
pursue it's usual course of keeping i'm
portant developments from the Senate.
This animation was made in a brief
speech in Senator Morgan's time and
created quite scene.
Senator Gray a member of the commit
tee demanded that Mr.. Tillman should
give names when he makes charges. The
South Carolina Senator was proceeding
in the same general lines when Mr.. Nor
gan, who had grown very impatient, as
serted his right to the floor. commanding
Mr.. Tiliman to take his seat This he did
and the incident was for the time being
ended, allowing the debate to proceed.
Senator Pettus supported and Senator
Gallery opposed the resolution.
At 5.31 p. M, the Senate went from
secretive legislative to executive session
and soon afterwards adjourned until
Monday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
TO REMAIN AT HAMPTON ROADS.
The Flying Squadron VIII Not Be Moved
For Present

Washington, April 1.-The flying
squadron is to remain in Hampton
Roads for the present at least. This
noon by Secretary Long and set at rest
the reports current throughout the day
that movement of the squadron was
imminent. The secretary stated that
the department believed that the pres
emit rendezvous of the squadron was the
under Commodore Schley could operate
in carrying out the purpose for which
it was formed, that is, the protection Of
the North Atlantic seaboard. He added
that no orders had been issued to Com
modore Schley and that none were in
immediate contemplation.
In the various phases of the situation
today the flying squadron stood out
prominently, both as centre ofpublic
interest in connection with rumored or
ders for It's sailing from the roads and as
a matter of consideration by the depart
ment. 1t is stated on reliable authority
that the department discussed the ques
ton of ordering the ships to sea, pre-
sumably, though not officially go stated,
in connection with the approach of the
Spanish torpedo flotilla, which was en-
route for Porto Rico. 1t has been an open
secret that the naval authorities have
regarded the approach of the Spanish flo
tiiIa with apprehension. After consider
ing the matter, however, it was decided
that no orders would be issued looking to
the movement of the squadron. While
the decision is understood to have been
based primarily upon the fact that it
would be unw1se to remove the ships
from their present valuable strategic
position, yet it is believed that diplo-
matte considerations also had some
weight. 1t was pointed out that the
sending of the squadron in the direction
of the West Indies, even though its mis-
sion were not to intercept the dotilla
would be regarded as hostile act not
affairs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
PATRIOTIC sPANIARDs.
Stirring Scenes at the Royal Opera House
at Madrid.

Madrid, April THE display of patriotic
fevor at the performance at tho Royal
Opera last night was thrilling. The as
semblage numbered about 5000 persons.
The Queen Regent, who was accompanied
by the Princess of the Asturias and the
Infanta Isabella, was the object of re-
peated oyations. Most of the younger
ladies, especially those belonging to the
higher ranks of the aristocracy wore rib
bons of the national colors in their hair.
When the orchestra played the national
hymn wave Of intense enthusiasm
SWEPT over the assemblage. The Queen,
the princesses, the ministers, the grandees
everyone in fact-rose spontaneously
and gave vent to great shout of viva
Espana followed by loud shouts OF
Long live the QUEEN ''Long live the
Queen.
On the stage the chorus was composed
of the leading singers of Spain, with
whom were grouped the principal
musicians, painters and artists of the
country, while the orchestra was rein
forced by military bands in full uniform.
In the midst of the excitement two
regiments of infantry marched in single
file across the stage and so appeared to be
an endless body of men whereupon the
naJLGDal anUneln was again sung anu UHe
audience olamored for the national ban
ner Then some one on the stage took
down a flag from the wings of the stage
and it was hoisted on high by group of
artists who bore it to the middle of the
stage where the flag was waved .alott.
This direct appeal to the national senti-
ment provoked stupendous demonstra
ton which seemed endless. At length the
Queen rose to leave and the orchestra
played the royal march which caused the
applause to rBcommence, all the ladies
joining in it, acclaiming the Queen and
waving handkerchief, while the men
rapturously chsered her majestry. AS the
ovation continued this Queen was obliged
to return to the front of the royal box
half a dozen times and bow her &C knowl-
edgments of the applause.
Her majesty was unable to conceal her
emotion.
1t was generally remarked that in spite
of the occasion and the intensity of the
patriotic excitement not single cry was
heard against the United States.
The performance lasted until 1 a. m,
and it is the general opinion that such a
scene was never witnessed in Spain.
The receipts are estimated to exceed
million pesetas.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
Ell LIBERAL SAYS SPAIN HAS
REACHED LIMIT.

Madrid, April 1.-The most important
comment on the situation this afternoon
is that of the ministerial FL Liberal
which may be looked up as undoubtedly
rejecting the position of the Spanish
government. The paper says:
stWe have done all we can to remove a
pretext for rupture. If President Nc
Kinley refuses our concessions, we, with
a quiet conscience, will await any trials
which may come and defend our honor
and our rights. The entire nation sup
ports the government. This was the
meaning Of yesterdays evening enthu-
siasm Rich and poor are working to-
gether. No one asks whether the sum
collected goes for warships. 1t sufices
to know that 1t will be employed to rebuff
any foreign pressure. Spain must no
longer live under the continual menace
and unrest. of the past three years. There
must be more debating or haggling.
Even rupture Is preferable. Tnterven-
.:on is de facto even now. We desire and
appeal for peace. But the limit of our
long suffrance is at an end. We will not
be the aggressors; but we will defend our
rights with our traditional tenacity and
bravery"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02

Ooub1y sad because advanced science
could have saved her! Munyon has a
specific for all kinds of headache, which
cures in three minutes and leaves no de-
pressing effects. One or two doseg will
stop Sick Headache, Neuralgia, Head
aches from Indigestion, Nervousness.
Overwork, Colds. Intemperance, or Rau-
road or Ocean Travel.
In striking contrast to the above sad
case Is that Of Mrs. p. Hardin, 1850 Ger
mantown Avenue. Philadelphia. Pas wife
of the Clerk of the Board Of Education,
who says: For thirty years I suffered
with sick headache, which appeared IN
attacks of severe pain, SO intense that
was obliged to remain in bed for days
at a time. These attacks appeared al
most every week, and at no time did
ever receive relief, although I consulted
the most skilled physicians in the city.
The headaches seemed to wear them
selves out and then commence anew. At
last I was induced to try Munyon's
Headache Cure The relief was magical
and almost instantaneous followed up
the treatment and was completely cured
for three years have passed and have
had no return of the headaches. I have
recommended Munyon's Remedies to
number of my friends, and I have re-
ceived their most sincere thanks for
many wor derful cures that have been ac-
complished by these little pellets"
Professor Munyon has a separate spe-
cific for each disease, the only logical
system of medicine.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
WOODFORD'S NOTE TO GOVERN
MINT.

Washington, April 1.-The following
is an abstract from the telegram received
from Gen. Woodford ON the evening of
March 81, 1898, On the general situation
in Cuba:
"He informs the government Of the
United States that Gen. Blanco has re-
voked the bando relating to the reconeen-
trados in the western provinces OF Cuta
which are understood to be the provinces
of Matanzas, Santa Clara, Sabana and
Pipar del Rio, that the Spanish govern
meut has placed at the disposal of the
governor the credit of three million
pesetas, ($600,00 to the end that the
country people may return at once and
with success to their labors. The Span
| assistance to feed and succor to the neces-
sitous may be sent from the United States
in accordance with the plan now in
operation. He proposes to oonfide the
preparation for an honorable and staple
peace to the insular parliament. With
out concurrence the Spanish government
would not be able to arrive at the final
result; it being understood that the pow
ers reserved by the constitution to the
central government are not lessened or
diminished.
AS the Cuban chamber will not meet
until the 18th of May, the Spanish govern
ment will not on Its part object to a
| suspension or hostllltles, II asked Ior ny
| the insurgents from the general In chief
| to whom 1t will belong to determine the
duration and the condition of the sus-
pension.
The foregoing, including the last para
graph was made public Immediately af-
| ter the cabinet meeting.
| The note which was transmitted to
| Washington in addition to the proposition
| in regard to an armistice and the con-
centrados expresses regret 'at the acc i.
dent of the Maine in Spanish waters. "
and offers to arbitrate the matter.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
sEAMEN FOR THE FLEET.

Fort Monroe, April 1.-The steamer
Yorktown landed 45 seamen here today,
80 of whom were assigned to the cruiser
Columbia and Is to the Minneapolis,
which is expected here this evening.
Lieut.. Brainard Of the Brooklyn has been
relieved and assigned to command Of one
Of the mosquito feet tugs.
The first move Of the flying squadron
was made shortly inter noon today when
the Massachusetts and Brooklyn came
down Hampton Roads and anchored off
Fort Monroe The Columbia will join
them after coaling. The Montgomery,
which Is expected here, Is believed to be
coming for the purpose Of having i'm
proyements made to some Of her gun
mounts. and not to join.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
SPAIN -PLEADs FOR DEEA Y.

Washington, April 1.-The reply OF
Spain Ia said to be in effect:
t'The independence of Cuba means the
parting or oession of Spanish territory
which cannot be done without the con-
sent of the Spanish Cortes, which is not
in session and will not be in session until
April "a, and consequently no definite
answer can be returned to the demand OF
the United States until the Cortes as
semi les.''
Then counter proposition is submitted
that the Cuban matter shall be settled
upon basis equitable among nations.
The United States is asked to give
Spain time to treat with the insurgents
and ascertain what can be done in the
nature of peace settlement.
Senators who know the nature OF the
reply say it Is very shrewd piece OF
diplomacy and made for its effect upon
the world at large. It is said the reply is
unsatisfactory to the President.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02

prerogatives of the House question OF
privilege was undoubtedly involved,
and Oh this ground Speaker Crisp admit
ted the resolution, which in another part
related also to the independence of Ha-
wall.
But Mr.. Bailey's resolution related
only to the independence of Cuba, and
said not word about any invasion Of
prerogatives. Therefore it was lacking
the very feature, which had caused Mr..
Crisp to entertain the Boutelles resolu-
ton. !
Mr.. Bailey overlooked this vital distinc-
ton, and also the fact that on another
occasion Mr. Boutelle had offered a
simple resolution for recognizing the in
dependence of Hawaii,sa resolution just
like the one Mr.. Bailey. now introduced.
And that resolution Mr.. Crisp had
promptly ruled out. as involving no
question of privilege. The case was SO
plain that no appeal was made from tho
decision.
This is the situation as it arose in the
House. 1t was after all simple stu
alton. The position of the Speaker was
The position of his oppon-
ents was weak andi untenable from the
of rule and reason, and in
ordinary times they would never have put
themselves into it.
But the time was one of passion and
excitement; when men were impatient
under the orderly restraints which their
own reason had established in tiJue of
elaboration. 1t is on such occasion as
this that men Of superior character alone
are able to stem the tide of excitement.
Such was the Speakers great opportnni-
ty and he improved it to the utmost.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
THE Wealth E r.

Washington, April Forecast for
Friday for New England and Eestern New
York, fair weather; northwesterly winds.
Boston, April Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity, Saturday: fair
weather; west to northwest winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
AIMED AT OUR FLEET.

London, April IA steamer which has
arrived from Las Palmas, Canary islands,
reports having met four Spanish torpedo
boats and three torpedo boat destroyers,
with an escort ship on March %, few
miles distant from Las Palmas. They
were going south and were understood
to be bound for Cuba. The flotilla was
steaming slowly, looked most imposing
and had no bunting showing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
INSURGENTS WILL AID.

New York, April Lit was said at the
Cuban Junta today that the insurgents
were prepared to give material aid to the
United States should war with Spain be
declared.
s'If the United States sends us arms and
ammunition" said an attache today,
we could raise our army to 10000 men,
march on Havana, and raze the city or
storm the occupants into submission"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
Local Weather Report.

Portland. g. e. Me-. April 1.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. M. Barometer 20. s31: Thermom-
eter 20. Dew Point II; Humidity So;
Wind NV; Velocity 10: weather, clear.
8p. m. Barometer 29947; Thermom-
eter SO; Dew Point 90; Humidity 63;
Wind NV: Velocity II; weather clear.
Mean daily thermometer "a; maxium
thermometer 40; minimum thermom-
eter n; maximum velocity wind 20, NV;
total precipitation 90.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
INSURGENTS IN MINORITY.

Washington. April 1.-The CUBAN gov
eminent (meaning thereby the present
home rule authorities in Cuba and not
the insurgents) has appealed to the Presi-
dent of the United States to respect the
will of the majority of the people of Cuba.
The appeal declares th,t the majority
represents those in favor of home rule
under Spanish sovereignty that the in
surgents are in the minority.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
FALL RIVER NOT IN IT.

New Haven, Conn, April 1.-The de-
cisive game in the championship series of
three games between New Haven and
Fall River polo teams for tie champion
ship of the country and purse of $40
was won by New Haven tonight by a
score of ID to 9. There was an immense
crowd and great enthusiasm.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, April l, taken
at s p. m, meridian time, the observa
ton for each section being given in the
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston. 40 degrees, NV. clear; New York
40 degrees, NV, p. cloudy; Philadelphia
46 degrees, n, clear; Washington, 48
degrees, NV, p.cloudy; Albany, 86 degrees,
W, clear; Buffalo, "a degrees, W, cloudy;
Detroit, So degrees, NE, snow; Chicago,
SO degrees, N, cloudy; st. Paul, 38 de-
n, cloear; Bismarck, "a degrees, W,
clear: Jacksonville, So degrees, NE,
rain.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
SERVED PARIS GREEN WITT
COFFEE.

Boston, April la Globe special from
Cherry field says that young girl en-
ployed by Mr.. and Mr.. Phinnemore has
confessed to placing Paris green in the
coffee served for breakfast yesterday
morning. Mrs. Phinnemore was made
very i'll but prompt medical attendance
saved her life. The reason for the girl S
act is unknown.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
DANISH ISLES DROPPED.
OPPOSITION to Their Purchase in the
Senate.
PLAN WAS EARNESTLY URGED BY
SENATOR LODGE.

sharp Words Exchanged Over Policy of
Bringing Matter Up at This Time and
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02

1t would seem from the fact that the
Associated Press is notified by the cable
company that the above despatch is ap-
parently ended, that the censor has killed
the words which followed the word
Hsai1 - t4.l5t
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02

Washington, April LIN the open
session of the Senate today Mr.. Chandler
of New Hampshire, called up the resolu-
ton he introduced yesterday morning re-
curing the President to send the Cuban
consular correspondence to the Senate
and at his suggestion it was referred to
the committee on foreign relations. I'm
mediately afterwards, however, he intro
duced another resolution which went over
calling upon the secretary of state for the
same information. After the passage Of
few bills the Senate went into secret
legislative session, the proceedings occu-
plying the greater part of the afternoon
and being devoted to discussion OF the
wisdom of purchasing the Danish West
India islands.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02

WOODFORD PREPARES TO LEAVE.
London, April IA special dispatch
from Madrid says that United States
Minister Woodford is making necessary
preparations to leave Madrid imm sdiately
in the event of a diplomatic rupture.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-02
PRESS CENSOR STOPPED 1T.

Havana, April IL Noon)-The Span
ish cruisers Vizcaya and Oquendo sal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-06-16
RECRUITS ARRIVING.
Chickamauga Regiments to Be Filled Much
Sooner Than Was Expected.

Chickamauga National Park. June
1.-THE most satisfactory report are
being received from the various re-
cruiting officers and the indications
are that the regiments here VIII receive
their full quota OF men at an earlier
date than was anticipated. Recruits
began arriving. today and are being
assigned as rapidly as they come in.
Capt. Rockwell of the ordnance de-
I2rtment thinks that 10y the end Of the
Week, three-fourths of the regiments
here will be fully equipped with arms
and ammunition.
Or C. r. Gill from the American Red
Cross Society, arrived, today. He Will.
tomorrow, establish a regular station
of the society here and will be able at
once to furnish delicacies to sick SOL
diers.
The army bakery Increased its capa-
city today to 80. 900 loaves of bread per
Day and two more ovens will soon be
added.