davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
SALES OF CUBAN BONDS.
very Few Have Been Disposed of and
Only for Cash,
REPUTATION OF FALSE STATEMENTS.
'c"S"'cr """rr" Says No One Has
"ee" Subsidized Garcin and CO.
neH Join Forces for "a xnid.

New York, April g. BENJAMIN i C,Ierr,
treasurer of the Cuban delegation and
revolutionary party, who has been AN.
'hofiSed by the government 10 sign All
bonds that are Issued Jointly with prcst
dent Palma, aud who has had control of
these bonds, has given out a statement r,-
snrding the numerous reports that news
papers and public men hnve been given
large blocks Of bonds OF the Cuban 90
pnniie IN order to enlist ther sympathy
ana services. He said These stato.
Ments are made in the utmost bad faith.
Tor the purpose Of casting as1ersons uD-
on those who have been active in further
ing our cause. We have had no bonds
ISSUED except those which We're printed
by y, X. Marley OF this city OF Shp Sloo.
saVo and $1,000 determinations. aud only
ahree millions face value were taken By
US although originally an ARRANGEMENT
nau be"n made TO give us ten millions
u necss sary The other bonds were print
ca by Inc New York Bank Note COMPANY
OF " and $40 denominations. aud of these
We'N printed $iS0,000. face value, No
es"v, ponus nave been Issued IN behalf
OF tho Cuban republic There were how
ever, oNtant bonds issued by thp rcyolu-
i'oa OF 1865 to 1878. none OF which had
nteh handled by us, and fog which ,ve
rave not assumed any responsibility. or
those issued by the prcseat republic there
havo been sold no more than 500 O00 fa.e
Vaiue CT the bonds. and thase wero so,d nj,
casf, We have had. however, numerous
oifers FOR our bonds, hut as We only dc
sire 70 sell them In very large hio,rs
.ne nesctations amounted 10 nothinr
~" average price obtained was 40 cents nn
me dollar. u Us highly probable that ,hesa
STORES originated with some parties who
about ten days agc. told us tina, Inc GOV
eminent would he delayed in taking a..
ton on account Of the tumhllnr nj M,
ipiice OF bonds, " 'h'
We have never given any bonds IN
newspaper men or any official AZ the
united states or any enc whomsoeyrr fnr
rolitical purposes. The ldcn a nla,n,v
ridiculous, because we did not need 10
40 SC, and We do mol today bnvc NJ,
me bonds except the 100000 face ,a,ns
worm, already spoken Of, which have haa,,
pt'nte1' 10 my nossess'on ready ia show
70 anybody who has pny interest m sea,ns
thelt, As we did nor have 10 nurcbasne
'he sympathy and support OF mo sn,ire
american pfople 50 We did NOT hava ~
tolnk ~ purchasing the nrs Il Or irs ran ~
II sfntsfives trrvress or the hiah Am.r-
fssSn Officials II Is onrioua "a ma ~,
's y insinuoticns smanatc hu, from III
n'''cupan newspspers Of this country.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
WEST INDIAN ISLANDS,
'"fohIANT PART THEN WOULD
fi'h IN CASE oF VAR.
HaNti Would Remain Nru,r,I WAN,
san Domingo VIII Assist the
United Ssatcs Openly.

| New York April m
| inston corro,,,.,,.,... anu wash
bo, 1T. says: Hayli, through
| ne' munster here, NJ. st. I,sner b.s q,
iolmed the state departn,e,,
tentiop IN r,n,,i,, ,,, u hoT 'nteh-
of ,a,, "eN neutral in case
"et"een the United
states and Spain San Do,ningc
on the other hand H.
10 this government IN lam @s lh,iihaied
tue American peoplo AMI ,hn We u"
public aeknovle,,,ra,,+ s"u Nii maze
desIre IL nlJ ne ,,,, TO 'ne world OF ntr
way possible. cven - h.,,. '1.oo ~ every
parting with one Of bcr na,..,t ep9'' ny
Secretary Lone 80 81 'ss9e1s'
of the reported ac[,,ist',n n'WS hothlhs
ornment OF an islan5 ~, 50, w 'h's gov.
was 10 be a site for a cnsIi" ,n' pay, "nieh
wculd pc innossthlo ~, Us 'tatioh III
to lake terrltory withnne ~ 7oYtrdlheht
congress. ana in vjew ~ ~ .""Se'l OF
senate in ,,ieriin,, ,ho ''''oh OF 'he
for the purchase If Tho ISani', 'esoiu1 'oa'
dies 1t is evident IN ~ .,,',, MeSt IN
that n treaty. win g. "N,,i'i'alr "i'9A
cossion of the eaman, h.. N'.uso lor the
with a similar 5atn o., Mo'll meet
war the naval nuthnri,fa, M ths event o.
eddy seize uoint In ~ v, ""'u uHloHDt-
s:blv som,no ~, ~ ,"e west lhdlGs, pos
of operations ,o,in,t p, n,iios u AS base
This could he done ," U''u iS,co'
San Domingo hut tho. y,,., ~ ounSeht Of
probably object a. lnas, -, ,h ',",uut Woula
cession i'm order IN nrot W, '',, surface, 10
liability growing an, AZ no,tr'I rssP from
ANTICIPATING thai American 49, ,'
cruising against Porto Rico vii, i''' na "a war
instructions were s,ni same 49, 'oaI
tie American consul at a Tho".',, a. A. 10
ing him to nurchnse ne mum Ii,.,,,.
coal at that polnt os his dtscrstian 'n1""
tntrd TIL ~ Us n,s uIserellon dlc-
United states and nan ~" o p' ,h OF me
obtained bv spanisb vests r, o, or,
tiles are eoptsenl ina, Nm, ~ ne uu,hor.
consider that She is yiolat,nD s,,t w.'i no'
itc.,., ~ - ''""t''nN neutral op-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
TBE FIXING SQUADRON
To he Increased H.! the Nr,y Orleans
and san Fruncisco.

New York, Apri THE Journals Fort
Monroe dispatch says. Commodore schlcy
of the flying squadron was notified this
morning that his fleet would be Increased
by the addition Of the san Francisco and
New orleans, both Of which are now on
their way 10 the United States from Eng
land, the newly purchased cruiser Dios-
ones ans three or four torpedo boats. II
is the intention of the Department, to plars
fast vessels in the flying squadron, with the
exception of the ToNas and Massachusetts,,
whieh are to do the heavy fighting. 1t is
expected thai the May'lower viii be added
as dispatch boat and tender to the flag
shil in this haghor
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
Great Britain Refuses to Join the Other Powers
in their Plans OF Mediation.
While Hoping There Will Be No War, England Expresses
Sympathy with the United States Cuban Policy and
Says nhuman Struggle Should Be Ended

l April % hg h eaed Pcsc noue tina tn Buh hgmemmo has
% n Safes Is les and mos cordial smn its Cuban Ollie This given with
ch OPT n tie s AM m n N n
ii
n ned . h ~ m ca p p Of n w h St mad Spain
r o r e powers in he
ant b a h bee @ rel confirm
OF IN
h f w h no Join alton Ter a
t @
by
OF for IRE a LON f the @ Office t mordng Cuba main
so
cd m h n ii w
10Y o Euro n ~ ing G ain France rmyA and a a
a agree o term OF a in n
OF o. o spain
"a p quar- k t 10 M Gr B actions h
' @ sym policy o h an
TO n
l Mt conflict b h Brit government
in h
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
SPAIN STILL HOPES FOR PEA
Queen Has Brushed Aside the Cabinet al
Dealing With Minister Woodford.

Madrid April d, 80 Via Bayonne.
France. The developments in the situ-
. ation today arc confined to the I'M
poriant part The queen regent is TAX
ing in the crisis. She has practically
taken matters out of the hands of
her ministers and is really in direct
communication With the United States
minister through German and Austrian
ministers and is working earnestly for
peace.
II is known beyond doubt that Spain
is now prepared to give all America
asked for although the form of this
concession must be glded 10 suit
Spanish palates and must be taken in
to consideration in connection with the
political difficulties which confront
Spain
Rome, April Cit is officially an
nounced that the Spanish government
has accepted the principle of armis-
lice with the insurgents. as proposed
by the pope President McKinley's re.
ply Is anXiously awaited. Upon 1t de-
Ponds the negotiations al Madrid and
Washington. 1t is believed the powers
viii take Joint action TO prevent rup-
ture.
Madrid, April 6.The latest informa-
tion is of more assuring character
TIC cabinet council is now in session
and it is believed the deliberations are
OF very important nature but the
ministers maintain absolute reserve.
NJ. PatenoIre. she French ambsssa
dor visited Minister Woodiord this NJ
tcrncon.
Paris. April 6,-1l:15.-It is said here
ttat settlement has been arranged be
tween the United States and Spain.
Washington, April Secretary Long
when shown the Madrid bulletin an
houncing the settlement. said Il
Know nothing about it," He refused 10
say anything more about ii.
Madrid, April 6--12;i5 p. ma min.
isteria' crisis is imminent. II Is un-
oers'ood that Senior silyella, leader of
the dissidfnt conservatives and regular
conservatives If necessary, viii aecent
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
un.Dy 10 LEAVE.
Members uf the spanish ConsuInte
Vpcisine Tkeir ENr"tr.

New York, April Cat the Spanish con-
sulate in this city every preparation has
been made by the oeeupan,s for depart-
pre Clerks and subordinate officers have
been busy copying do,iments. hacking
books and getting everything really for i'm
mediate leave taking. Members OF Con-
sui General Baldazanos family have bid
den good-b bye TO their neighhors and have
been busily engaycd in nscSing their
household effects IN The las, three days.
Il Is said In consular circles that The
French consulate will assume charge OF
the affairs Of the Spanish consulate aud
this was not denied at the French consu-
Late
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
-~------
GOMEZ AND GARCIA.
Thought The nr,c .l.lnea Force.

'"""s"t 'heN HIVE .faiueh Forces
fer the Promised Rrlh.
Hayana, April G.--Via KEY West Nowv
hes been received bore from n rellnhl,
SQUIRE that General calIS,o Garcia. after
desciiory fishiing With Gcacral Panao
IN The province OF Puerto principo h,s
eyaded General rsaao and. with 1000
men had reached the Moron Juearo
Many Of his men are cavalry II Is he.
iisved that by this time General Garcia
mas crossed the trocha In The yiStn,,y 90
ihe plantation San Nicolas. ana basn
loined by General Maxine Gomez. ana ,hap
,nsse eomhlasd forces, making fully iooe
men, are now en- rGute for the nrn,,n,.N
Of Matanzas and Havana on ,hs ' ,a
threatened reid for which arranEernsr,ss
G Ger, ma zee, by The missicn from General
lJer . Ia which tho a,i,orom,s,s ~
e. lnduse General Blsnco and other "I ~
sursent leaders TO surrender. ''' 'n-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07

Mr.. Hood went to Baton W. !,
week ago and reported 70 ,'~ <,
He reached Batoa Ro'ise ~
ho report of the aalnf
hoard was submit I'd. Las WI
10 New Orleans inifiss
Foster here. and was s''eY
false . regiment. ...,s,,j
Mr.. Hood Will start W. h
work. All those who wlsn "
him arc requested 10 Apply Il,
iia fcr the next few days -
i.iir hotol, until he taa ~.
stating what expsrlenns y Y, ~
had in military affairs y lit
experience Is not noctss es ( '..,i,i
a man who possesses i Y
initiated.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
FORT SAM Hots}
1t win he Mnintnii,ca o 'ssls|
LIS SfrntcgIc tv1-ss..,

iS StF''eN ,ar<fi
Washington. April ~
tant General corbin iiiaf'" &,
respondent that there e fo IL,
nicr fiat The nos, a; Saf
so'd. Such proposition ., VA;
aoneiiered by The VA. kdr
Sam Houston Is net 70 nf sS
has let nm.c OF rs ssya.i e
because az flic frapsssiI
tiers elsewhere. There
Will be sold.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
an 'rllE yATICAN.
aopes SIN Entertained thut Media
ton VIII RrS,t,f

London, April Q. The Pail Mall Gazette
ms afternoon publishes the following dis
patch fscm Rome. Yrhc vatican to-day Is
The sccpc ~ tho ntmos, afTYln. nis.in.
so'shcl rsstonasss are ccmIns and going
and telcgrams are POURING in. The hoprs
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07

These statements are direct insult TO
the American press. to congress and to
every official OF this country in sym
PATTY with cur cause Not enc bond has
iassed out of my hands without being paid
for in cash. stand ready to make this
statement under oath and TO show my
books tn any competent authority
b pam 81 hi duguor m h m nm MN
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07

office on a programme Of III
armistice with full authority wd
tonomist government 10 nesai
conclude an Immediate and d
peace in Cuba.
Madrid, April 6.-l2:go b "
confidently asserted al Tbs tiz
proclamation OF the queen salx
an armistice in Cuba Will be -
morrow. 1t is added that SON
cabinet ministers viii resign,
necessary, the ministry
changed.
Madrid, April 60 p, q
sagasta. the premier, on lei'
palace today for his daily aI
with the queen regent, declare
reporters who questioned bin
subject, that he expected 7
McKinley's message TO :onges
he peaceful in tone and that
probably result in avoiding
The premier also denied lat
current of a ministerial Ms
Said the cabinet council tbs
would treat generally OF mal0s
the ministry. In conclusion iN
denied TIE reported embarsn
troops for the Philippines.
Madrid, April 6.-7:i9 p. M
fetal statement that allA
taken a peaceful turn has NO.
come generally known and ps'
ing remains much excited:
Bourse prices have decline
owing to the belief that
discussions in the cabinet, W.
ever, the ministerial s'lppas'1'
lutely deny.
Madrid, April 6.-The hope
ing a peaceful settlement
United States is growing sus
is reported that the basis o.
tlce in Cuba has been arrans's
be true a royal decree WIZ y
tho Gazette tomorrow or x
nouncing the conclusion q
tice.
London. April s.-The k0a
srondent of the Daily Mall -
pope's mediation viii prooses
far, as Spain has declare
tico with the Cubans.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
WAR MA, BE AynRrED.
Prospects that spnin VIII
Accept Conditions.

{ Washington, Aprll 6.-T'he
president has received advicos
and Information which makes
{ him hopeful that war between
: the United States aud Spain
may he aycrted and n out
come of the Cuban situation Sc
cured that will he satisfactory
{ to the people Of the United
: States, The matter has not
( yet progressed to stage that
/! makes it safe TO state thpt this
\ is more than a possibility, but
) the disposition manifested the
last Two days by the Spanish
} government gives grounds for
an expcctationsthat II viii yield
} on vital points, There has \
: been tremendous pressure
brought TO bear on Madrid from (
almost, il not all, influential
quarters in Europe and the (
queens influence in the govern {
mcnt, it is believed will be cx- :
orted that peace may prevail.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
TliE CNllAGN.
Orders tssucd ia Get Her Ready FOR
sea with Disnntrh

New York April 6.--orders have been
received for the Immediate completion Of
the work on the protected cruiser Chicago
Several huadred mechanics win be kept Mt
work on the Chicago until she is ready 10
70 into commission Tho Chicago viii. -
one OF the most powerful vessels O, her
eisss ~ the world, She win carry four
s-'noh and fourteen s-inch rifles ana a
large secondary battery. She will have a
spssd u nineteen kno.s and crew OF
mere than tbo men II Is said At the navy
ysrd that the vessel Will be ready in about
Two months, Orders were also received Tor
me enlistment Of q crew for the saturn
viii "a The next three days,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07

q In one
EScw York
Few old b
France tina
Gown to hi
erprlse dc
Elevator,
Moor Is
tvhich conr
xtension
1oor OF thi
always occ
I'd by a bal
place TO tn
hnt niemoi
has bccom,
rc always
GENERALLY
primitive VIZ
eauently "
iecline.
Tho low
seneraly o N
ls Grimm
'kely stay
sttentions
.ttentions
Fight ems,
the tail
N the quit
landlord pH :
pther, but
meek and (
pc can.
Into ihii
worse robs
NY apOue
Meirdpess
prepared r Z
5tartling t b
would ha,
Even the
csea its IL
IN the sec h
From cause
tcry:
Returnln Z
my inst all
Tow cxten X
Ing TO the
ripper nco
Ip them
Light of tn
t0pped sh
sised, sini'
and thcn-e
curling az
eet of my
bead RAISE
.ng and u
1lst OF its
puds befor E.
en- minute
backwards
" 1 did so
and. sciaib x
HUNG II "
bend. and
aken enet X
@-< az Il
God.
" long.
b6 brute
e front
adn't knoi
u rae(: an
INTO the a.
The yer
sAH' fwj
SCRIP
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
Texas on he Wu, IN .y,in

Washington, April 0, "A telegram was
received at tho navy department. today an
nouneing the departure Of the bet,leshlp
Texas from New York bound for Hampton
hoads to Join the llying squadron to which
she IS attached.
Tho flying squadron. under command CT
commodore Sch'cy Will be fully organized
on The arrival of the Texas and ready Tor
any service that the department has
mapped out or may map o0l for IT,
Naval officials, while naturally reticent
a. to orders TO the squadron. admit that
the naval strategic board has determined
'niiy ON the use to which 1t is to DO pu,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07
The Hrooisiyn's Guns.

old Point Comfort. April G.--The Brook.
Nh tried her s-inch guns today In order 70
''s' tho new e0Sating apparatus destined
to give them gssaier range The test was
aho made to 'Afs Nhe tusrsts after being
20 materially 9ged. Mould stand The
sho'k 70 waichsissy were subjected. The
les' wp'eh was sndsr the direction OF
Vownodcrc Rchley aud Captain coos. was
~ mcsl satisfactory nature, aud c,nr,,.
core sSrhles said the Brooklyn Was in he
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07

London. April s.-The kop
srondent of the Daily Man ~
pope's mediation will prooses
far, as Spain has dcelareo
tiro with the CubuDs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-04-07

office on a programme Of IN
armistice with full authority I'll
tonomist government 10 nesra1
conclude an immediate and d
peace in Cuba.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-16
II. CAMBON RECEIVED.
UNUSUALLY CORDIAL SENTIMENTS Ex-
PRESSED BY THE PRESIDENT AND
TIE NEW FRENCH AMBASSADOR

Washington Jan. 1.-THE new French Ambassa-
dor. jules Cannon, presented to President Nc
Kinley at Il o'clock today. The presentation was
made by Secretary Sherman. who did not receive
the Ambassador at the State Department accord
Ing the usual custom. but met him At the White
House VI. Cambon was accompanied by Paul
Lcfaivre. who has been In charge OF the Embassy
since the departure OF NJ Paten0tre and also by
three other members OF the Embassy STAFF all
arrayed in full uniform and making an impressive
spectacle on the broad portico Of the White House
The party received in the Red Parlor by the
President. The speeches a little out OF the
ordinary run Of commonplaces. from the fact that
they breathed or both sides an attachment grow
Ing OF the ancient alliance OF the United States
and France. The Ambassador said;
have the honor TO place in your hands the let
tiers ny which the President Of The French Republic
acCredl's Ambassador TO the United States.
In dr ,no S ~ are founded on hisorca
traditions which constitute their glory In the past:
time has hat strengthened mem; ne future VII;
President Of the French Republic has been pleased
his wishes for your personal welfare and for the
prosperity Of the United States. II Is for me a
Allow me-. Mi President, to rely upon your good
will 10 facilitate the task when has been nrusted
by my utmost efforts 10 render more intimate the
relations OF France with the United states. feel
mat by so doing ] Will answer TO one Of the dear
est wishes Of the French Nation aud TO the inten.
lions Of my Government
The President replied follows:
Mr. Ambassador. II affords great pleasure TO
greet you as Ambassador Of the French Republic
10 The United states and 10 receive from your
hands the letters whereby the President Of the
Republic accredits you IL that high Office. From
The dawn Of their National lifc until now. the peO-
ulo United States have cherished grow
inx sentiments OF brotherhood and esteem for the
great French Nation. whether az allies IN the com
mon cause Of liberty. as generous rivals IN N"
path Of modern Arrangement. or rs communities
governed by the broad principle - self-rule For
Feelings IKE these there can be and should be no
backward path. on the contrary. II Is the pm
rioic duty Of all 20 strengthen their benehcent in
fuence for the future and 20 that end welcome
your cordial offer Of concurrence.
The high personal regard which your predeces-
sors have deservedly won in their Intercourse with
our Government and with my countrymen gives
assurance. Mir Ambassador that YOU will enjoy
the same friendship and esteem. and and my a.
sOcia'es IN the Government will gladly contribute
thereto. J beg that You Will convey TO the Pre-i-
dent Of the French Republic my cordial apprecia-
ton Of his desires for personal welfare and FOR
the prosperity Of the United States and express 10
him my earnest reciprOcaiion Of his wishes. not
alone IN my own name. but IN the name or the
people Of this Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-16
SONE WEAKNESSES OF THE NAVY.
PLAIN WORDS FROM Mr.. ROOsEvELT-THE
PHILADELPHIA AND THE NANIWA.

PHILADELPHIA AND THE MAMMA
Washington Jan. l5-Secretary Long sent
recommendation 10 Congress to-day FOR an appro-
priation Of $4,000 for improvements in the battery
OF the Chicago. Accompanying It is a strong re-
port from Assistant Secretary Roosevelt. in which
he points out some weaknesses Of the Navy. MI
Roosevelt says the Chicago is being rebuilt at
cost considerably greater than was her original
contract price. and the Department will be mex
cusabe IL 1t turns a ship with old de-
fective guns for her main battery. II Will be ex-
pensive 10 put four guns aboard the Chicago.
but no more than per cent OF the total expendl-
ture repairs.
Continuing Mr. Roosevelt says: There may be
a legitimate question TO the policy Of rebuilding
an old ship at such cost but II rebuilt at all the
job should be done thoroughly. The Department
should put itself record In the painest and most
direct terms every question OF this kind 1t Is
better by far 10 have Il smaller number Of ships
first class in every respect and especially equal 10
any foreign ships as regards their batteries rather
than have larger number Of ships really inferior
foreign ships that nominally their equals.
In the event OF war. II any disaster happened 10
OF ships owing to her possessing IN anti
quated battery. a heavy responsibility would rest
the Navy Department. for falling 10 ask for
means to its needs. ! earnestly wish We could
as soon as possible withdraw from active service
the cruisers fitted with slow fire guns and substi-
tute ships with rapid fire batteries At present the
the Cincinnati. the Marblehead. the Montgomery
and the Olympia compared with foreign vessels OF
the nominal class. STANDS high, while the re-
verse is the Of ships like the Baltimore. the
San Francisco and the Yorktown.
Il have just been talking with Captain Cotton.
who commanded the Phladel phia when she lay
side hy side with thu Japanese cruiser Naniwa 1T
Hawaii. IN the event of a feht the Naniwa's posi-
biity Of efficiency probably would have been twice
great. The Philadeiphias twelve sx-inch guns
Of the old fashioned SLOW fire type. six in
broadsi4e. Against these six the Naniwa would
have pitted her Two ten-inch pivot guns and three
Of her six rapid siX-inrh guns. From three
guns alone her skilled crews would get more than
double The volume OF fire that II would have been
possible to obtain from the six OF the Phila-
delphia. while would have nothing TO oppose
the Nanwa's ten-nch guns. The place Of the
Philadep hia taken by the Baltimore. The lat
ter would have put two eight-inch guns old-fash-
Toned slow type. against two ten~nCh guns OF the
Naniwa. and put in brOadside three slOw-fi-e six
inch guns against the three rapid-h-e OF small
calDre on the japanese ship II hOstltics had oc-
currel. and we had lost ship Ike either of these
IN a single fight with another ship OF the same
nominal force. could its memory
from our National records"