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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
THE UNEXPECTED.
Failure Of the Presidents Message to
Appear.
CONGRESS- ACQUIESCES COMPLETELY.
Its Concessions Based on the AdYlcSS
from Lee.
The Destruction of the Maine to he
Made the Casus Be1li-Repubiicans
Condemn McIxinley's Alleged IT.
resolution.
resolution.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., April 6.-(Spe-
cial. The expected did not happen to-
day. and will not happen, 1t is now SAID
until Monday next An immense crowd
gathered at the Capitol, expecting the
Presidents message. 1t was not believed
Yesterday that Congress would submit to
further delay. but apart from general
disappointment, there was little in the
DAYS events that suggested irritation OF
resentment. The minority in the House
had the assurance of the President,
through Senator Daniel, that the safety
of Americans in Habana demanded fur
ther delay. The government had been so
advised by Consul-General Lee, and once
Congress was informed on the subject
complete acquiescence was conceded.
1t is absolutely certain that the mes
sage means war, and it now seems equally
certain that the destruction of the Maine
Is TO be made the "casus belli." Against
this issue no question OF international
law can be raised. and there is no appeal
from the Judgment and conclusions Of the
United States Naval Board of Inquiry. In
the estimation of both Republicans and
Democrats. the destruction Of the Ameri-
can battleship is tantamOunt to an act
of war. and from the outset the question
of settlement has only been a question OF
time This is the situation tonight. and
nothing can change it. except the uncon-
ditional submission of Spain to our de-
mands
Many Republican members Of Congress
are outspOken tonight I'm discussing what
they call President AIcKinley's irresolu-
ton. Some Of them spoke harshly Here
is a sample Of what was said tonight by
Republican congressman:
"If General Lee asks for delay, we will
promptly grant it. We have implicit
faith I'm him. lie is not only brave and
cool, but he Is honest and straightfor-
ward. and absolutely proof against Wall
street influences. But We will grant no
delay asked for by the President, on his
own account. We must be convinced that
Lee does ask for or suggest the delay"
This is pretty strong talk, coming from
Republicans. and foreshadows a serious
split I'm the Republican ranks
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
MINING OF HARBORs.
The Work Begun-RecehSt of Rapid
Fire Guns-Provisions.

NEW YORK, April 6.-The engineering
corps. under direction of Colonel NJ Ro-
bert. has begun operations for the sub
marine mining of the entrance to New
York and other harbors along the Allan
tic Coast
Detachments ..of engineers from VIII
lett's Point were to-day sent TO Port
land. Me: Boston; Charleston, s. c.;
Hampton Roads, Fort Wadsworth and
Fort Hancock to lay cables and electrical
apparatus for the mooring and operation
Of mines.
Arrangements were being made to-day
10 receive the thirty-four rapid-hre guns
recently purchased abroad and due 10 ar
rive to-mori -, IN the cruiser New Or
leans. from England. The shipment
weighs 100000 pounds, and it IS being ar
ranged to send two Of the guns TO each
Of the seventeen principal Notifications
along the coast, to be mounted as bar
bette guns.
Tho most complete preparations have
been made for the purchase and shipment
Of provisions and supplies to the various
points at which they will be needed in
case war is declared. No large pur-
chases have been made as yet, but the
department knows just where and in
what quantities supplies are to be had,
their cost. and how quickly they can be
delivered
a force Of 12O men from Willetts Point
has been ordered to be ready to leave the
post at a half-hour's notice. to assist i'm
the work of preparing for the laying of
mines and tOrpedOes between the Nir-
ginia capes, at the entrance 10 Chesa-
upako baV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
AGREE WITH THE DISPATCH.
Southern Wen DO Not Want War, ~
II Can he Avoided.

Rev. A. f. Dickinson d. D., is back In
Richmond, after a week spent at the
Georgia Baptist State Convention and at
the State Convention Of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union Of the South Caro-
lima Baptiste To a Dispatch reporter
who asked about his trip, DR.. Dickinson
replied: IL was much impressed with the
evidences of prosperity to be seen on
every hand i'm the CarOlnas and Georgia.
Great cotton-mills are going up and with
them nourishng villages, while troops OF
people are moving in from the West and
North There were hundreds of promi-
nent men al the meetings | attended, and
the chief subject Of conversation was the
impending war, but l saw no one that
wanted war-not one, unless 1t shall be
absolutely forced upon US. The position
Of the Richmond Dispatch ON that sub
iect fairly represents the views Of those
with whom l talked
What about the Whitsett matter?'
"WeH. there is not much OF that left,
since some of his critics have resorted to
bitter Misrepresentation of him. Dr. w.
w. Iandrum gave expression to the feel
ing of the Georgia Baptists, when he said:
We Georgia Baptists are against any
man or set Of men who dare assail cha
racter when discussing disputed points OF
church history
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
Excursion to Yorktown.

The Geographical and Historical So
ciety of Richmond College cordially m
vites it's friends and the public TO avail
themselves Of the very low rate or 81
round trip TO Yorktown on it's annual ex-
cursion TO that point. All who go are as
sured Of a pleasant and instructive trip
Private parties accompanied by chape-
rons and all others who go will receive
every attention possible. and need have
no fear Of associating with any class cal
culated to cause any unpleasantness. Ar
rangements have been made with the
steamer Northampton. which the party
will use between West Point and York
town, 10 furnish excellent meals at 80
cents each. Special train viii leave the
Southern railway depot, foot OF virginia
street, at A. NJ. April 18th.
For further information address Mr..
Alan p. Wilson. Room IS. Richmond Col
lege: or {. W Westbury. Travelling
Passenger Agent, No. 92O east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
SHE WILL NOT GO TO WAR.
Mrs, Karl Decker Says Her Husband
Must Go Alone.

Mrs. Carl Decker, wife Of the we'll
known newspaper correspondent. who has
gained celebrity by his work I'm Cuba
during the past year, is in the city, the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Edgar Allan,
.Ir.. at 3l2 north Fourth street.
Mrs. Decker arrived in Richmond yes
terdav morning from Key West. where
her husband is stationed at present.
II cannot tell you anything about Cuba,
for / have never been there" she said
to a Dispatch reporter who called TO see
her last night. II have allowed my hus-
band to do all the running about over
there. including the rescue Of Cuban
girls from brutal Spanish soldiers" she
added. smilingly, alludng 20 the rescue
of Miss Cisneros by Mr.. Decker last fall,
an achievement which was telegraphed
around the world.
II have been IN Key West with my nus
band for some time" she continued. "Iou
know the Spanish Government will not
allow him 10 return TO Cuba. Everything
looks warlike down there; everybody
talks war. and think everybody expects
IT, The little city presents quite an
animated scene now. filled as 1t Is with
tourists, still lingering, apparently TN
able 10 tear themselves away from the
point on American soil closest 10 CUBA
naval officers and marines from the Dig
warships guarding the entrance 10 the
harbor. and the correspondents OF the
various papers and the Associated PRESS.
Boats from Habana arrive 0niy twice a
week. and on the afternoons or nights
when they get In the scene on the whari
is a lively one"
s'Wnl ! 20 TO the front with my nus
band? Most certainly not. suppose
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
DELAY INDEPENDENT OF MADRID.
Crux of Situation ut. Habana-This
AuthoritatiyeIy Confirmed

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 6.-The
most careful investigation in official cir
cles tonight failed to develop anything
in support of the theory that the delay
Of the Presidents message was due to
the situation at Madrid. When the an
nouncement was first made to-day that
the message had been withheld. the in
ference was drawn i'm some congressional
circles that the delay was partially in
fluenced by the attitude of the Queen Re
gent, who was reported willing TO yield
everything demanded by the United
States, provided it could be done without
precipitating a popular disturbance in
Spain. Press dispatches of a pending
Cabinet crisis in Madrid tended to con-
firm this. Those closest TO the Prcsi-
dent refused 10 discuss the Madrid situa-
ton further than to say that there was
no information from that quarter, and
that no fresh negotiations had been open
cd. 1t was reiterated that the cruX of
the situation was in Habana. This was
confirmed by members of the Foreign
Relations Committee. to whom the eX-
planaton had been made i'm such form
that they professed themselves satisfied
10 accent il.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
SPAIN is YIELDING.
Affairs Take a Pacific Turn at
Madrid.
IMMEDIATE ARAISTICE IN CUBA.
Proclamation From Queen Regent An
nOunCiDS 1t Expected To-Day.
WOODFORD'S STAFF LEAVES CITY.
Nevertheless, the Latest Information is Of
More ReaSSuTins Character.
REPLY FROM MKINLEY AWAITED.


MADRID, April 6, 1920 p. Mt is
confidently asserted at this hour that .
proclamation of the queen Regents an
nouncing an immediate armistice in Cuba
will be issued tomorrow.
1t is added that some Of the Cabinet
ministers may resign, but If necessary
the ministry. will be changed.
The Austrian Ambassador, Count Dub
sky, had an interview with the United
States Minister, General Stewart l..
Woodford to-day They both seemed
much pleased at the situation.
WOODFORD'S FAMILY LEAVE.
MADRID, April G. $50 p. M.-The fam
lily Of United States Minister Woodford
will start this evening for Biarrtz,
France.
The staff of the United States Legation
has left Madrid, and will probably remain
in Paris for the present
Nevertheless, the latest information is
of a more reassuring character A Cab
met council is now in session, and it Is
believed the deliberations are of very
important nature, but the ministers main
tain absolute reserve. NJ. Patenotre, the
French Ambassador, visited United States
Minister WoOdfOrd this evening.
PUBLIC STILL EXCITED.
715 p. M.-The official statement that
affairs have taken a pacific turn has not
yet become generally known. and public
opinion remains much excited. The
Bourse has declined heavily, because of
the belief that there is dissension in the
Cabinet, which, however. the ministerial
supporters absolutely deny.
SATISFACTORY SETTLEMENT.
n40 p. M.-lt is said that satisfactory
settlement has been arrived at between
the United States and Spain.
M'KINLEY'S REPLY AWAITED.
ROME. April cit is semi officially an
nounced here that the Spanish Govern
ment has accepted the principles OF an
armistice with the insurgents, az pro-
posed by the Pope President Mckinley 5
reply is now awaited Upon il depends
the possibility Of continuing the negotia-
tions at Madrid and Washington
1t is believed the Powers will now take
Joint action to prevent rupture
QUEEN ACTING INDEPENDENTLY.
MADRID, April 6, via BAYONNE,
FRANCE. April 6.-The developments IN
the situation to-day are confined to the
important part the Queen Regent Is
taking in the crisis. She has practically
taken matters from the hands OF her
ministers. and is dealing directly with
the United States Minister. General Stew
art l.. Woodford. through the German
and Austrian ambassadors, and is work
ing earnestly for peace.
BACK-DOWN COMPLETE.
II is known beyond doubt that Spain
is now prepared TO give all America has
asked. although the form of this conces-
sion must be gilded TO suit Spanish pa
lates and must take into consideration
the political difficulties which confront
In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
IuPATIENCE OF SENATORS.
Protection of Americans Thought
Not only Motive for Delay.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The delay in
the settlement of the Cuban question, IN
,olved in the announcement made to-day
that the Presidents message would prob
ablv not be sent TO Congress before next
Monday. was received in the Senate with
VARYING degrees of favor or disfaVor, de-
nending largely upon the predictions
and personal and political associations Of
tho rnembers. Senators united in the ne
cessitv for protecting the safety OF Gene
raj Lee and the other American citizens
i'm cuba. Many. however, were inclined
to criticise because our citizens mad not
been removed heretofore, while others de-
clared that protection for Them should
have been sent 10 Habana.
at is a humilating spectacle" said
Senator Quay. Of Pennsylvania, that
with our fleet within ninety miles Of Ha-
bana. we are not able to protect our peo-
pie in that port
That request" said Senator Proctor,
merely illustrates the character Of the
people we are dealing with in this mat
ter"
The intense Cuban sympathizers on both
sides of the chamber We're free in the ex-
pression Of the opinion that the motive
of the delay did not appear on the sur
face. They did not question the good
faith of the President as TO the danger Of
Americans in Cuba. but they agreed that
there must have been other causes for
the administration course. When the
Madrid buSetin. stating the probability
of an armistice in Cuba, was made
known. they found in it a verifcation Of
their surmises.
The conservative element did not find
encouragement in the situation. They
were not displeased at the prospect OF
delay. but they expressed regret at the
occasion for IT,
THE publishing of the fact OF danger
70 Americans in Cuba" said one OF them,
"will set the country aiame, and the
var-spirit will be more rampant to-mor-
row than ever"
Altogether. the days proceedings had
the effect of leaving the Senate in an un-
settled condition, but it also relieved the
tension to a perceptibe degree
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
TEST OF EIGHT-INCH GUNS.
The BrOOLIyn's Fighting Apparatus
In Good shape.

FORT MONROE. VA. April 6.-The
brooklyn flagship of the flying squadron
tried her eight-inch guns to-day in order
70 test the new elevating apparatus de-
signed 10 give them greater range. The
test was made in order TO demonstrate
NOT only the utility Of the apparatus,
but also that of the turrets, after being
so materially changed, TO see If they
would stand the shock TO which they are
subiect. The test, which was under the
dircction OF Commodore Schley and Cap
tain Cook. was of a most satisfactory
noture and Commodore Schley said that
tbe brooklyn was i'm the best of fighting
trim 80, -.
The first shot was sent out with a ten
inch charge OF ninety-tive pounds OF
nowder. the guns being elevated at hve
degrees. The 2OO-pound shell left the
mnzzle of the gun at velocity of 2'oo
feet a second. and struck the water Two
and three-quarter miles from the snip
sending up vast column OF water. Ihe
second shot was with the full powder
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
DEPARTMENT OF THE GULF.
Gen. Graham's Inspection Completed.
Ft. MCPHERSON as Reserve Camp.

ATLANTA, GA, April 6.-General w.
NJ. Graham. commander Of the Depart
ment of the Gulf, reached Atlanta this
morning, having completed his tour Of
inspection.
General Graham spent the afternoon In
inspecting Fort Mcpherson and its vici-
nifty, with view 20 asccrtaining its fit-
ness for a reserve camp. Tomorrow the
General and his staff will visit two or
three other places near Atlanta, and 1t
is said that his decision in the matter
will be reached tomorrow evening. when
his recommendation will be telegraphed
10 Washington.
An order was issued to-day, relieving
Lieutenant George f. Barney from duty
as an aide-de-camp to General Graham,
and transferring him TO the Second Ar
tillery, at Fort Adams, as regimental
quartermaster. Lieutenant c. p. Sum-
merell. of the Fifth Artillery, is ordered
to do duty as aide-de-camp to General
Graham.
Lieutenart-C Colonel Peter A. Cleary
chief surgeon Of the Department Of the
Gulf, arrived to-day. The entire staff is
now here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06

when the expected did not happen. Sena-
tors and members were at sea a to what
was coming next. While the message
was awaited, there came hurried sum-
moning Of leaders OF the Senate and
House TO the White House, and they
were there informed that the message
was to be withheld upon the Information
received from Consul-Gencral Lee
The reasons he gave were deemed en-
urely satisfactory by all. and Senator
Davis informed the Senate, while the
House leaders carried the news to that
BODY. That the danger to American life
was considered a sufficient reason for
non-action appeared in the minds Of all
10 warrant the Withholding OF the mes
sage.
is SPAIN TOO LATE?
Later, a new feature was injected into
the situauon-the proposed armistice--
and while some were very hopeful of an
eventual solution of the probep
without war the general feeling was
That the general conditions in Cuba would
be that the Cubans would continue fight
ing until their independence was recog-
niZed, and the sentiment was that Spain
had made OVcTtuFes on this line too late.
AT the War and Navy departments, in
contrast 20 the feverish excitement of
the past week, the feeling was almost
apathetc. While there was the usual
amount OF routine attendant upon the
recent work of preparation, things to-
day settled down almost to the normal
condition. No more contracts for new
vessels were closed by the Navy Depart
ment, and no changes In the stations of
ships announced. To-day was also no
ticeable for the absence of conferences
Of high officials, and the great tide Of
visitors. congressman, public men. and
contractor s,almost entirely disappeared.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
RUBENS'S WILDNESS.
HIS REMARK THAT cuBAys MIGHT
TURN AGAINST UNITED STATES.
1T is NOT SUSTAINED BY PALMA.
Latter Reiterntes, However. That In
tervention for the Purpose OF Es-
tabIishing Autoncmy in the Island
Would Vet he Accepted.
Would Net Bc Accepted.

NEW YORK, April G-The Cuban
Junta, through its associate counsel,
Horatio s. Rubehs. made an important
statement to-day. Ii declared IN the moss
unequivocal language that the Cuban
provisional government and the Cuban
army would reject absolutely intervcn-
ton by the United States unless IL should
be preceded by a recognition of the In
dependence OF the Cuban republic, that
If the United States persisted in inter-
vening, without recognizing Cuban inde.
pendence, the Cuban Government and
military forces would refuse 20 co-ope-
rate and that if United States troops
should be sent to Cuba upon the basis oe
Intervention without recognition. the Gus
ban army would in the last resort turn
its arms against the United States.
RUBENS EXPLAINS.
This evening Mr.. Rubens, counsel to
the cuban Junta. supplemented his ut
terances Of this afternoon with this
written statement over his signature:
"The statement appearing over my
name i'm the evening papers was based
on the indications appearing that tho
object OF the United States. In refusing
to recognize the independence Of Cuba.
was to annex the island TO the United
States. 1t was in view OF this fact that
| expressed the determination of the Cu-
ban army TO resist. We would, OF course,
welcome the American army 80 aid us
in achieving our independence"
PnImn's Position.
WASHINGTON, April 6.--When tha
dispatch containing MIR. Rubens's state
ment was shown to Thomas Estrada
Palma. the representative in the United
States OF the Cuban republic. who ar
rived I'm Washington this morning. ha
said: Il cannot say anything about this
dispatch until L communicate with MI.
Rubens."
1t was made evident from his manner
that he did not for a moment consider
the possibility Of such an unwisc states
ments being made by the ASSOCIATE coun-
sell
Mr.. Palma did not hesitate 60 reiteratS
with great emphasis his recent declara-
tion that intervention for the purpose OF
establishing autonomy In the island
would not be accepted, and that Cuba
would become Independent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
PLAN OF NAVAL ACTION.
Possible Dash of Flying Squadron to
the CanaricS.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The plan of
action for the naval forces in the event
of hosulities is now practically com
pleted. as a result of several weeks con-
was entrusted this important feature Of
the war preparations. While these plans
are naturally most closely guarded, ii
may be stated on high authority that
one feature of them contemplates dash
bv the flying squadron, under Commander
Schley TO the Canary Islands. This pro-
position is as tentative as all projects
subject to Unforeseen conditions must be,
but has received most careful considera-
tion by the naval authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
Withdrawal of New York and Flo
ridu suecinI. Il. T.. * A.. X. Il.

The New York and Florida Special,
leaving Richmond. nOrth-bound. at 9:5
A. NJ, daily except Monday, and arriving
Richmond. south-bound. at $3.50 +. NJ.
daily except sunday will be Withdrawn
for the season, as follows:
Last train south-bOund VIII arrive
Richmond Friday. April sth.
Last train. north bound. Will leave
Richmond Tuesday. April 18th.
c. A. TAYLOR.
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
F.uster Dessert.

Having increased my factory, and
having received a large shipment or de-
livery freezers. | can I'll promptly all
orders left with me. and most earnestly
request those who have not given my
Ice-Cream. Ices. Fancy Cakes, and superb
Chocolates a trial TO favor me with their
Easter order. Satisfaction is guaranteed.
Phone 10 996 old or 50l new phone.
WILLIAM c. SCHMIDT,
427 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
The Chickamauga Rendezvous.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN, April 6.-Pre-
parations are rapidly going on here for
the reception of government troops at
Chickamauga Park. The statement sent
out from Atlanta that there is an made
quate supply Of water is without founda-
ton. and ridiculous. i'm view Of the fact
that the Chickamauga river runs through
the reservation. All the available regi-
ments of infantry i'm the army are ex-
pecied to be in camp here by the early
part o. the week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
Mis-. woodford Remains.

MADRID. April 6.-9 p. M.-Mrs. Wood
ford wife OF the United States Minister,
accompanied by her niece, and Lieutenant
Dver the United States naval attache,
iof, nv the 3 o'clock train for Biarritz.
considerable surprise is expressed at
,heir departure "in view of the settle
rnent" but Miss Woodford remains. and
Il is explained that the others Will soon
return.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06
GREAT BRITAIN WITH Us.
She Heartily Approves Our Policy
Regarding Cuba.

LONDON, April 6.-On the highest au-
thority, the Associated Press can an
nounce that the British Government has
assured the United States of its fullest
and most cordial sympathy in its Cuban
policy. This assurance was given with
the most complete knowledge Of the latest
developments i'm the negotiations between
the United States and Spain and on the
understanding that even these are tending
steadily toward armed Intervention in
Cuba.
The British Government is even more
friendly to the United States than the
newspapers here, having more accurate
knowledge of the real nature and pur-
port of the dealings between the United
States and Spain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-06

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