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McCIeary OF Minnesota Says spain Haa . RiEhl
To Destroy the Maine.

TO Destroy the Maine.
WASHINGTON. Feb. GO During all tho dis
cussion in and out OF Congress as 10 tho cause OF
tho disaster to the Maine. only one man has
been found 50 far who thinks Spain would have
been justified In blowing up The Maine. This
man is Representative McCleary of Minnesota,
an intelligent and able man. who WAS "a very
conspicuous leader OF the gold men OF the North
west in tho Presidential, campaign and in the
session OF Congress preceding IL.
He says that as the Maine entered Havana
haTbor with her guns loaded for action Spain
had a right to place her over u mine or destroy
her. AS she saw tit. Il she had reason 10 suppose
that her intentions were warlike. That the ship
was not on II friendly mission McCieary thinks
will De generally admitted.
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IPoIanal FoIanai PsInndi

The pursBt natural dluTetici positive cure. Physl
CLANS prescribe lt. Circulars mailed ~tKrAtis). POLAND
Water Depot . Park place. near B'wAy, New York.
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STA DEAD; TEN FArALLY woUxDrD
FISemes and Spectators SictiHs or mn IL.
pIOaI0u ana Failing Walls.

piOaiOn ana Failing walls.
KALAMAZOO. Mich, Feb. 27.-Slx mon killed
ami ten fatally injured was the result of an ex.
plosion In tho Hall Chemical Works al mid.
night tonight. Fire was discovered In the
building al 10 o'clock.
There were two explosions, causing tho build.
ing TO collapse. q f0w minutes after midnight.
and burylnV o soOre OF hrenen and many
kpoctRtOra,
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MADRID. Feb. 26.-The Impartial warns Spain
to dlstrust President McKinley's and Minister
Woodford's pacific speeches.
1t declares that war with the United States Is
inevitable II the rebellion in Cuba is prolonged
beyond May.
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The southwestern LimIrsa.

A fAAt limited train to 81. Louis aud Cincinnati
Elthont an excess fare. via New York centTaILAke
shore and Big -Four route. Most comfortable tralni
leAyes Grand Central StatIon-centro " hotel IN,
N1el-eyfkg az Is ?, As-lae
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Halo DeaLsI Expert rrIosss
Isee styles . rsSdyi 10 GtOas StEssN-AdS
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''AeW Work. aud VIOTidn ~ ana 'IIIM IIrIrh
Limitad."
Via Penpsylr ania. southsrn: 8. @; +. aud fllrida
East Coast. J. ayes New York daily, except hun-
day. ll;bO A. NJ. composed eEolusiyely d.nlnE.
Compartment drawing room. sleeping, Observation,
nectlOn with Palm teach Limited for ormon0. Day
topa, Rocklsdge. aud Palm leach. New York OMEGA
s7l aAd sos BreasWsF,7Ath
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WAR WITH SPAIN.
The Hnpareiai Says It IL Inevitable Unless the
Cuban war Ends by May 4.

Spectar Cable De.pa,cn to THE Sun.
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Unsworth, who was ut the helm Of the life
boat. brought her cleverly alongside the steam
ship, which had stopped for them. A sea ladder
was lowered over the side. the passengers
crowded to the rail and peered down at the dis.
tressed Frenchmen,
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FRANCOIS Marie Michel. one OF the sailors from
In Champagne. said that tho boat was not
out uf the line vi when hor tail
shaft broke. The shock OF tho accident
cluacd considerable excitement aboard. no
said, but every one grew calm upon tho Cap
taln's assurance that there was no immediate
danger. After The engines were stopped and
the nature of the DrcAK was HscGrtaiUed,
two hags OF distress were holsted. ono
fore and the other att. IL Was about
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
CAUCUS ACTION MADE BINDING
BAILEY's RESOLUTION PASSED BY
THE DEMOCRATS.

Motion by Mr.. CIardy TO Reconsider
Is TnbIed-Hereafter All Demo
Gratis Must Abide by Caucus Action
Except in Special Cases Mentioned.
Local Party Self Government TO BE
Respected.
Washington Dec. 1O.-The Democrats of
the House of Representatives held a eau
Gus tonight on the question coming over
from the last session, as to the binding
force of caucus action.
The meeting was held in the hall of the
House of Representatives at s p. m. and
of the 126 members on the roll cali of the
House, Sc were present Among those
present were Representative Bailey Of
Texas, Richardson of Tennessee, Dear
mond and Bland of Missouri; Wheeler Of
Alabama, Allen of Mississippi, McRae of
Arkansas and Sayers of Texas. Represen-
tatives Mcmillan of Tennessee and Bank
head of Alabama, were not among those
present.
The meeting was devoid of any personal
or sensational features, and was devoted
to brief discussion of the wisdom of
making caucus action binding. A resolu-
tion to this effect had been introduced by
Mr. Bailey and this was pending with an
amendment by Mr.. McRae of Arkansas.
The main interest centered in the ability
of Mr.. Bailey and his friends to pass the
resolution. At the outset Mr. Dearmond
made a point of order against the regular
ity of the resolution, but Chairman Rich
ardson did not sustain the point In order
to test the strength of the Bailey forces,
MIR. Clardy of Kentucky moved to recon-
slider the vote by which the resolution had
been agreed TO at the last session. The
motion was tabled, 62 to 13, thus establish
ing that the advocates of the resolution
had a clear majority. The resolutions were
then adopted without division. They are
as follows:
"Resolved, That hereafter the action Of
a Democratic caucus shall be binding upon
all who participate in its proceedings pro-
vided that no member shall be required to
vote for any bill he may deem unconsti-
tutonal, and provided further that i'm all
matters except the nomination of officers
and questions of procedure. no decision
shall be binding unless made by two
thirds of those voting.
Resolved, That while acting in con-
formity to the principles declared by the
national Democratic convention and the
constitution of the United States, the
Democrats in each state and Ia each con-
gressionals district have a right to deter=
mine for themselves in their own locality
what their policy shall be- to make plat
forms for, accept pledges from their 1an-
didates and to instruct their members Of
Congress and to full exercise of such right
of local party eelf-government should in
all cases be respected by Democratic con-
gressional causes"
Beyond the adoption of the foregoing,
no action was taken, and at o'clock the
caucus adjourned
Mr.. Bailey said after the caucus: Il
have no desire to discuss the action fur
ther than to say that it must now be plain
to all thinking persons that the stories Of
serious divisions in the Democratic party
were the invention OF few sensational
NEWSPAPERS"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
GERMANY's FRIENDLY SPIRIT.
DIR. Won HoIIeben Says All Differ
ences Can BE Easily Adjusted.

DIR. Won HoIIebcn Says All Differ
ences Can BE Easily Adjusted.
Copyright, 1888, by the Associated Press.
Berlin, Dec. 1O.--Before leaving Berlin
for South Germany, DR.. Won Holleben,
the German ambassador to the United
States, said in the course of conversation:
Both the German and Washington gov
ernments are anxious to improve the ex-
isting relations between them. This fact
win soon become evident"
Baron Won Buelow, the minister of for
oign affairs had several long interviews
with Or. Won Hol.eben last week. All the
important questions concerning America
were lyadiscussed.
Il fail 90 see any reason" the ambas5a-
dor said. why, with good will on both
sides all differences-and none is of great
mornent-cannot be adjusted amicably. IN
behalf of the German government l can
state that the most hearty sympathy ex-
lists toward the rising American nation,
ard that there is no intention of doing
anything an cur part to interfere in me
slightest degree with all the legitimate
aims of the United States.
''As TO Germany's claims to retain or re-
cover certain commercial advantages hith-
erto enjoyed in some Spanish colonies, rot
under American sway, their justice will
undoubtedly be recognized at Washing
ton. especially as the claims are quite
modes. and do not exceed anything the
United States, under similar conditions,
could demand themselves
The agarian organs insist that tariff
provisions with the United States ought
to be framed to wholly exclude American
meats products from Germany. They also
bemoan the increasing imports of Ameri-
can horses, which were valued at /, 4S3. 600
marks in 1897. and which have almost
doubled this year.
These papers also maintain that much
American horsehesh comes in the shape
of sausages.
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TROOPS GO TO ATLANTA FIRST.
All of the seventh Corps VIII Not Get
Away Before january.

Washington, Dec. l0-Orders were issued
at the war department to-day for the Fif-
teenth Pennsylvania and Third New Jer-
sey Regiments. now stationed at Athens.
TO be in immediate readiness TO go TO Sa-
vannah, where they viii embark for Cuba
Later in the day, however, Col Living
ston called upon Assistant Secretary Meik-
lejohn and Gen. Corbin, and requested
them to send these troops to Atlanta dur
ing the peace jubilee Formal orders
were issued accordingly, with the proviso
that their transportation 70 Atlanta be
paid outside of the government The At
lanta committee will pay for the transpor-
tation OF the troops
This win In no way change the order
to proceed to Savannah, and win probably
be killing two birds with one stone. as
so soon as the President and his party
leave Atlanta they can proceed on to Sa-
vannah, and there again welcome them.
Secretary Alger said to-day chat all OF
the Seventh Army Corps could not posi-
bly, get away from Savannah before Jan.
l., al the earliest, and that as yet moth
ing has been decided as 70 the re-estab-
lishment of an army corps at Camp on
ward; but that troops would be going ana
coming until those now stationed i'm the
South had broken camp and embarked for
Cuba.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
SAYS WOMAN ENsNARED DE LONE.
S"carras' story as to How the Fn-
mOus' Letter Was Secured.

nous Letter Was Secured.
Chicago, Dec. 1O-The Journal to-day
prints an interview with senor Carlos
Quesada Socarras, cousin of Secretary
Quesada of the Cuban junta, and son of
Gen. Quesada Y Aguaidh, who commanded
part of the Cuban forces during the ten
years war for independence.
According to the interview. Senor Que
sada claims that the famous DE LONE
letter." written by the Spanish minister,
ridiculing President Mckinley, was stolen
in the United States and not in Havana.
Quesada, who fought under all of the
prominent Cuban leaders, and who was
present al the death of Gen. Maceo, says
that the DeLome gallautry led to his
downfall; that a woman in the employ
of the junta learned many of the Spanish
minister's secrets.
There were many parties to the con-
spiracy which resulted in the theft of the
DeLome letter" he said The junta had
worked trusted agents into the employ of
the Spanish legation. These clerks kept
us posted on all the matters which they
could, but that was not enough. So it
was arranged that a woman was TO start
up a Irritation with Senior DeLome, and
endeavor to gain his confidence. The
woman selected to ensanre DeLome is
now in New York. DeLome confided
many things to her which he should not
have done.
when Canalejas came to this country
he was watched every minute. Through
the influence of friends the junta managed
TO get a Cuban as a waiter in the hotel
where he was stopping. He was supposed
to be a Venezuelan. AS he spoke Spanish
he was naturally assigned to wait upon
DeLOue.
When the Spanish minister wrote that
letter, the junta was promptly informed
that a letter, contents unknown, had been
written to Canalejas. This letter reached
its destination at the hotel. but it never
got to Canalejas. The Venezuelan"
waiter took it out Of the package of let
ters and turned it over to the junta.
"The junta sold the letter to a New
York paper. 1t was turned over on the
condition. however, that it should be sup
posed 10 have been stolen in Havana, so
to avoid any trouble with the postal au-
thorities. Secretary of State Day saw it
before 1T was published"
About the time of the DeLome incident
Carlos de Quesada was in Washington in
the interest of the junta and passing as a
Venezuelan.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
NEW MINISTER TO SPAIN.
III Icsidcnt VIII Have to select One
When the Treaty Is signed.

Washington, Dec. 1O-In view of the
signature of the peace treaty, the govern
ment win be obliged very shortly to take
steps looking to the restoration Of the dip
lomauc machinery necessary to friendly
relations with Spain.
So far the President has not given much
consideration TO the selection of a United
States minister TO Madrid. The recent visit
to the White House of Mr.. Woodford, late
minister TO that capital. has been erron-
eously construed to indicate determina-
ton on the part of the President 10 return
the minister to Madrid. AS a matter of
fact this is improbable as the whole line
of diplomatic precedent is in the direction
of wiping out all old issues, and starting
fresh after a war, with new ministers on
both sides.
If custom is followed. either the next
United States minister TO Madrid or next
Spanish minister to Washington will be
accredited with credentials as a special
envoy to exchange the Publications of the
treaty now being negotiated at Paris.
Having fulfilled that function he viii then
present his credentials as minister resi-
dent and remain in that capacity.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
MUHLENBERG NOT TO BLAME.
Real Cause for the Delay in Paying
OF the Second Virginia.

Washington, Dec. 1O-The officers of the
pay department Of the army say that Mai.
Muhlenberg, the paymaster who Is en-
gagged in paying off the Second Virginia
Regiment of Volunteers, is entirely limo
cent of blame for any delay in paying off
the men, who have chosen TO burn him in
efiigyi as reported.
The regiment was ordered 10 be mus
tered out Dec. 10, and The pay department
was prepared to do its share so that no
delay might follow. At The last moment,
however, the accounting officers Of the
United States treasury found nearly all of
the men in the regiment were more or less
indebted to the government, and under
the law and regulations this Indebtedness
must be settled in fun before The muster
out and the final payment. This discov-
cry necessitated the making up of new pay
rolls, and delay in making final payments.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
TO PREVENT THE FLOODS.
subcommittee Thinks the South
west Pass the Best outlet.

west Pass the Best outlet.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10-The sub-commt-
Zee of the Senate committee on commerce,
appointed 10 investigate the floods in the
Mississippi river under the resolution of
April 29, 1897, and to make recommends
tlons for their prevention in the future,
held meeting to-day, and practically
agreed upon the form Of the report to be
made to the full committee.
The subcommittee presented the results
of its labors in a printed volume of over
800 pages, giving the testimony taken to,
gether with several maps and illustra-
tons pertinent to the work in hand. The
committee furnishes much practical infor-
nation and gives some interesting conciu-
sions but makes comparatively few rec.
ommedations.
They discuss the reservoir and outlet
systems. but conclude that both are i'm
practicable for the prevention of overfows
on a big scale. The conclusion is reach
ed that the Improvement of South Pass
TO the extent necessary 90 render it deep
enough to accommodate the largest mod
ern ships, is impracticabe in view of the
expense and the opinion Is indicated that
Southwest Pass opens the only feasible
deep water outlet to the sea. No recon,
mendation is made for legislation looking
to the Improvement Of this waterway.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11

FROM A SINKING WRECK.
Seven HnIf-Froxen sailors Rescued
by Steamer.

bS Steumer.
Newport News, Va. Dec. 10.-The steam
ship rinners Point, Capt. jenkins, from
Liverpool 10 Norfolk reached here this
afternoon having ON board Capt. Chen and
crew OF seven, taken from the three-mast-
ed schooner Angie l.. Green, which the
Primers Point sighted at O'Clock Wednes-
day morning about 500 miles northeast OF
this porl.
The schooner was dismasted had lost
all Of her boats and was water-Iogged. the
waves sweeping across her deck, upon
which the crew were huddled The steam
er sent "A boat TO the schooner and took the
half-frozen, half-starved exhausted men
from the sinking wreck She sunk before
the steamer had proceeded very far after
taking the crew aboard.
The Angie l.. Green was bound from
Brunswick, Ga, for Perth Amboy, N j..
loaded with railroad iron. She ran into the
hurricane Sunday, and was dlsmantled,
after which she drifted for three days the
water increasing In her hold in spite Of
the valiant work of the men at the
pumps
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
pohro RIco,s posToTFIcEs.
Telegraphic nnd Postal Services
show Large Deficit.

Washington, Dec. 10-The commission
appointed to investigate the postal service
in Porto Rico mas made its report TO Post
master General Emory Smith
The mail and telegraph service are oper-
ated under the same officials, the two serv-
ices having been consolidated in 1886 to
reduce expenses. Vacancies in the higher
salaried places were filled by promotion,
based on experience and efficiency.
In all there were ninety-one postofIices
in operation under the Spanish govern
ment prior 10 the occupation of the island
by the American forces. The salaries OF
postmasters ranged from SIS to Si,7j0 per
annum, which latter amount was paid to
the postmasters az San Juan, Ponce and
Mayaguese. AT the larger offices clerks
were employed at from $3.50 TO 81 500 annual
salaries. The report gives detailed state
ment showing total postal receipts of sos,
00).
The total expenditures We're, salaries OF
postmasters who perform both telegraphic
and postal, $46,SSO; of clerks, $6l,96O, and
rent, %S59.
The total revenues OF both telegraphic
and postal services for last year were $780,
0SS and the expenses $2S6, ,620 leaving a de.
felt of $50 537. The commission recon-
mends the appointment of a chief postal
supervisor, with suitable number of as
siStants, inspectors and clerks. The super.
visor is TO have $3.50 per annum and al
lowance; his functions TO correspond IL
an assistant postmaster general here.
The commission recommends the estab.
lshment of postoflices at points located
under the Spanish regime, and that the
same rules governing larger Offices like
San Juan, Ponce Mayaguese Asuada
Arecibo, Guayama and Humacao, Amerl-
cans are TO act as postmasters, with native
clerks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
COL. DuNwooDY GOES no CUBA.
TO Take Charge of 1000 Miles OF
Telegraph Wire Left by Spain.

TO Take Charge of 1000 Miles OF
Telegraph Wire Left by Spain.
Washington, Dec. 10-Gen. Greeley of
the signal corps Is preparing for a prac-
teal experience in the government oper-
alton of the telegraph. and 10 this end
Col. Dunwoody, one of the most expert
enced and scientific officers In this branch
of the service, has been ordered to Cuba
to take charge of the extensive network
Of telegraph lines on the island. He will
leave Wednesday and make his headquar-
ters at Havana.
There are about 1000 miles of telegraph
wires connecting the various main points
of the island, all owned by Spain, and
10 be left behind when evacuation IS COM
pleted. Eventually it is presumed these
lines will belong 10 the Cuban government,
but during the United States military con-
troll of the island, these 1900 miles of wire
must be cared for and operated by the
United States force
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
POSTMASTER FOR CUBA.

Hon. f. G. RathbOne to Have Charge
of the Islands Service.
Washington, Dec. 10.-Hon. y, G. Ratb-
bone Of Ohio. ex-assistant postmaster gem
eral was to-day appointed to take charge
Of the postal service in Cuba. He will
leave for Havana in a few days.
A commission Of four experts, repre-
senting the office Of each of the four as
sistant postmaster generals, Will leave for
Tampa at once and sail for Havana prob
ably Wednesday. A number Of postal en-
ployes also will be dispatched, probably
on the same steamer. General Superin-
tendent A. w. Machen Of the free deliv-
cry system will be one Of the commits
sioners
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
MISSIONARY work NEEDED.
North Carolina BaptIsts Increase the
Allowance TO &2O,O0O.

Charlotte, N. c., Dec. 1O.-A special to
the Observer from Grecnvllle, n. G., says:
plans were laid al to-day's session of
the North Carolina Baptist convention
for greatly enlarging IT'S work, and the
allowance for state missions was increas-
ed from $4,000 to $4,000 The next con-
vention viii meet In the First Baptist
Church Of Asheville on Wednesday be-
fore the second Sunday IN December. 1899
Interesting addresses were made on home
missions by Or. i. W. Sykes OF Wake
Forest College and DR.. W. S. Penick Of
ENazbeth CIV"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
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PASSED TWO WRECKS.
Ship LincIuden Saw the VIrHinIau
and IA DismantIed Schooner.

Ship Lincluden Saw the NirBi Ia a
and "A DismsntIed Schooner.
Boston, Dec. 1O.-The mahogany laden
ship Lincluden, from Nicaragua, reports
on Friday, when fourteen miles northeast
from the Highland lightship off Cape
Cod. she passed considerable wreckage,
among which was the stern Of a vessel,
on which was lettered "Virginian."
This name answers for one Of the
barges which was IN tow Of the tug IN
derwrlter, on the day Of the blizzard, and
foundered at sea with all on board
The Lincluden also passed the wreck Of
small two-masted schooner on last
Thursday. about 40 miles south Of Nam
tucket. Only a stump Of the foremast
was standing and the hull was apparent
ly hoated with a cargo Of lumber.
There were no signs Of life IN the vicln-
ity, and It was impossible to make out
the name Of the derelict
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
KITCHENS KILLED THREE.
Then Went Up stairs and Cut HIS
Throat From Ear 90 Ear.

Throat From Ear so Ear.
Detroit, Mich, Dec 1O.-A special TO the
Journal from Free Soil. Mich, says. "A
man named William w IIitchns, a broth
er-in-law Of John Hunt a farmer who
lived out two miles west OF this place,
killed Mr.. Hunt, Mrs. Hunt and their
hired man, Thomas Harvard, yesterday
afternoon and cut his own throat
Hunt and Harvard were in the woods
cutting wood, and Hitchns was splitting
it, when the latter struck Hunt with his
ak, killing him Instantly Harvard start
ed to run, but fell. and was struck by
Hitchlns while lying on the ground, the
blow also killing him instantly. Hitchns
then went to the house and killed Mrs.
Hunt by stabbing her In the neck with
a jack-knife.
After killing Mrs. Hunt, Hitchins went
upstairs and cut his own throat from ear
to ear, and must have died az once from
the way blood is splashed about the room.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11

Washington, Dec. lO.-The annual report
Of James X Taylor supervising archi-
tect Of the treasury, shows that during the
last fiscal year ten public buildings have
baen put under contract. and fifteen have
been completed and occupied. Thirty
three we're IN course OF construction az
the beginning Of the year, leaving twenty
two now under way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11

London Dec. 1Q-Maj Gen. Merritt, Mrs
Merritt and the generals aide-de camp
Lieut. stfOther. sai.ed from Liverpool FOR
Lueauia.