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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

a resolution from Mr. Allen of Nebras-
ka, declaring that state of war exist
ed between the United States and Spain.
1t was as follows:
THAT a state of war exists between
the United States of America and the
kingdom of Spain, and with political ex-
istence and national independence of
the republic of Cuba, now and for some
time maintained by force of arms, is
hereby recognized. The president is
empowered and directed to take at once
such effectual steps as may be necessa-
ry to secure an immediate termination
of hoStilitieS in Cuba and an independ-
ent and stable government by the peo-
pie thereof and to enable him to carry
out the purpose of this resolution he is
hereby empowered and directed to use
the land and naval forces of the Uni
ted States.
The resolution went over under the
rules
Mr.. Pascoe, (Fla.), presented joint
resolution directing the president to use
not to exceed So, coo of the fund appro-
priated. by congress to relieve Ameri-
can citizens in Cuba, and others who
have recently landed in Florida from
Cuba He explained that while the
citizens of Florida were doing all in
their power to assist the refugees, their
was agreed to.
Mr.. Pettus (AIa.), presented legal ar
gument upon the authority of congress
and the president under the constitu
tion in declaring and prosecuting a war.
Congress alone, he said, has power to
declare war and to limit it, but has no
authority to delegate this power to the
president or any other officer. If war
is to be waged congress must order
what shall be the nature of the war de-
clared and as commander in chief of
the army and navy the president must
carry on the war as directed by con-
gress and in no other way. yet what
are we advised to do?" inquired Mr..
Pettus IF you boil the words down
to their true meaning, it is evident that
we are advised to delegate to the pres
sees fit without any declaration of war
at all.
War made in such manner-with-
out a declaration of congress, would be
a disgrace to the nation
When M. Pettus had concluded. Mr.
Allen endeavOred to secure the passage
of bill just received from the house.
To this Mr.. Mason Qn) who had an
nounced his speech on the Cuban stu
alton objected.
Il had hoped" suggested Mr.. Allen,
that the senator would yield. Hostili-
ties will not begin today"
Il am not so sure of that retorted
Mr.. Mason, ''as the senator from Ne
braska seems to be-
Mr.. Lindsay (Ky) gave notice that he
would tomorrow address the senate
upon his resolution.
Mr.. Mason then proceeded with his
speech. He had prepared it carefully
and confined himself closely to his
manuscript. His speech was a legal
argument in favor of the recognition by
this government of the independence of
Cuba republic. Mr.. Mason was accord
ed the closest attention by senators.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
FIXED WITH GOMEZ.
He is Preparing to March on
Havana With 10000 Men.

Jacksonville, Fla, April 12.-The Gu
ban junta here has received a very i'm
portant letter from Gen. Gomez via Key
West
While its contents have been guarded
very carefully and the main portion
sent to the New York junta's office, yet
it is ascertained that it brings news
that Gomez is preparing to cooperate
with the United States forces in case
of war in an attack upon Havana.
Calixto Garcia has passed the trocha
and he and Gomez, with some $4,000
troops, are now marching westward and
toward Havana. The insurgents are re-
cruiting in all sections and from good
authority it is ascertained that Gomez
promised to have from $4,000 to 10000
troops behind Havana to aid in reduc-
ing it.
The letter added that the Spanish Off
GERS there were greatly worried over the
news of Gomez's approach and that
troops had been called into Havana and
that much work was being done in
throwing up new earthworks in the rear
of the city and otherwise Strengthening
the forts in that section.
The insurgents, SO the dispatch said,
hailed with joy the intervention of the
United States, and their ranks are be-
ing rapidly increased daily. Gomez and
the United States are now in close touch
and the news of a declaration of war
will be carried to him by means of pri-
that he could move with knowledge of
what the United States is doing. A
campaign is all arranged, according to
this authority.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
QUAY'S HOT TALK.
No Time for Negotiation With Pope
Prelate or Presbyter, He Says.

Washington, April 12.-Scarcely had the
senate been called to order yesterday
when Mr.. Quay precipitated the Cuban
question by presenting some petitions and
making startling comments on them He
took the strongest ground for immediate
and iInpetuouS action.
1.-THE people of the United States, in my
unanimous that the time for negotiation
upon the Cuban question is past The
present is case for neither pope, prelate
nor presbyter.
'.They believe that further negotiations
mean further time for the concentration
of the Spanish naval forces and Tor gen
eral Spanish preparations for war.
They know that Spanish torpedo flo
tiIla is en- route for our Shores whose
mission is hostile, whose only interest can
be to destroy our vessels as the Maine was
DESTROYED and Slay our sailors the sail
ors of the Maine were slain.
t.They know that on yesterday two Spans
isb war vessels sailed westward and will
he with us in ten days. They believe
bv prompt action of the government not
by declaring war, but by making war in
seIf-defense before Spain can secure fur
ther naval military advantage. and
perhaps without reason, that delay is
Sought or urged by those interested in the
Spanish success or by those who would
market the national honor and make mer-
chandse of the blood and bones of the
dead of the Maine; that Intervention
Gus; that not merely a stable, but re-
publican form of government should be
given the eCubanS; that the SpaniardS
should go out of Cuba
..tThey should stand not upon the order
of their going, but go at once.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

at o'clock in time to catch the first
glimpse of Virginia soil. He rested
we'll during the night and when he came
out of his room, he said:
''I feel like a different man. If only
had good crowd behind me I could
turn back for Havana
Petersburg, Va, April 12.-By urgent
request a Commute stop will be made
by the Lee special at Richmond, where
great demonstration is likely. 1t is
expected that Consul General Lee will
be summoned promptly before the COM
mittees of congress in charge of foreign
affairs. The information he will give
will be of a very grave character, espec-
tally in connection with the destruction
of the Maine.
Richmond, April 12-Consul General
Fitzhugh Lee arrived here at IL o'clock
this morning in a special train over
the Atlantic coast line. The train re-
mained at the depot about ten minutes.
There were at least 10000 people pres
ent, including the governor and staff,
and the Richmond light infantry blues.
The governor welcomed the consul
general who made a brief speech. He
said the time for talk was over and
that the time for action had Gomez
The howitzers fired a salute on the
arrival of the train. The widest en-
thusiasm prevailed
Gen. Lee in his speech to the crowd
to whom he was introduced by Cover
nor Tyler. said:
II cannot talk to you now, in fact this
is not the time to talk, but the time
for action (cheers). What are you veil
ing about? Do you want to fight?'' A
protracted outburst followed signifying
willingness for the wildly gesticulating
crowd. The generals wife, son and
daughter accompany him to Washing
ton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
M'KINLEYS WAY.
He Would First Ask Spain to Get
Out

New York, April ia special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Should the president be clothed with
authority to use the military and naval
forces to intervene solely for the pur-
pose of establishing peace and order in
Cuba, he proposes to exercise it first by
transmitting to Spain a copy of the res
olution with the statement that his OBJ
legations require him to carry out the
will of congress and a notification that
he will do so at once, unless Spain
withdraws from the island.
In other words, the president will de-
liver an ultimatum to Spain before
making a naval demonstration, in the
hope that Spain may at the last mo-
naent consent to a concession of the
independence of the people of the is
land, upon an indemnity, or upon some
other basis which may be satisfactory
to all parties involved. If war should
then come whether holy or ''unhOly'
he will feel that the responsibility is on
Spain.
The one significant sign of peace is
that diplomatic relations between the
United States and Spain have not been
severed as a result of the message to
congress- It is true that all of our
consuls have been called out of Cuba
and this would indicate a preliminary
sign of war; but our minister is still at
Madrid and Spains representative is
still here.
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LEE WILL PROVE IT.
That the Maine Was Blown Up
and the Fern Nearly So.

Chicago, April 12-The News Wash
ington special says the information
comes from confidential and reliable au-
thority that Gen Lee will not only pre-
sent evidence to the senate foreign re-
latiOnS committee showing conclusively
that the Maine was destroyed by Span
ish officials, but evidence will be pre-
sented showing that when the Mont
gomery went to Havana to relieve the
Fern, which was used to convey food
to the reconcentrados, she was placed
over a mine which was discovered by a
sent down to examine the bottom. The
diver cut the wires attached to the
mines
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
PLAIN LANGUAGE.
Senate Committee Will RepOrt
i'll Favor of Driving
Spain Out.

Washington, April 12.-The senate
foreign relations committees conclusion
so far as conclusion has been reached.
is to report all the Foraker resolutions
except the second, together with a
strong preamble reciting the Maine dis
aster as cause for deep resentment on
the part of this government. Unless
the committee changes it's decision tho
following, in addition to the preamble
are the resolutions which will be report
ed by the committee:
First-That the people of the island
of Cuba are and of right ought to be
free and Independent.
Second-That the war Spain is wacino
against Cuba is so destructive of the COM
mercial and property interests of the Unit
ed States and so cruel, barbarous and in
human in its character as to make it the
duty of the United States to demand and
the government of the United States does
hereby demand that she at once Withdraw
her land and naval forces from Cuba and
Cuban waters.
Third-That the president of the United
States is hereby authorized, empowered
and directed to use, if necessary, the entire
land and naval force of the United States
to carry these resolutions into effect.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
LEE AT SAVANNAH.
5000 People Turn Out to Welcome
Home the General

Savannah, Ca, April 12-At Savan-
nah more than five thousand persons
when the train came in. The crowd was
enthusiastic and a short speech was
made by the general, being frequently
applauded. AS the train rolled into the
station platoon of the Chatam artil-
lery, of which General Lee is an hon
orary member, began firing a major
and the members of his party were
completely tired out by their long trip.
orders We're given here by the trans
portatlon department of the Plant sys-
tenn for operators north of this city to
withhold all information as to the
whereabouts of the train in order to
prevent the party being disturbed The
party retired immediately after leaving
Savannah.
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BREAKS OUT AGAIN.
Troops Called Out to Subdue
the People of Madrid.

Madrid, April 12.-Numerous groups
in the Puerta Del Sol and in front of
the offices of the minister of the inter
ior last evening raised the cry ''Vive
Espana.''
The gendarmes and the police scat
tered them and occupied the square,
but the groups quickly reformed sew
eral times, until finally the gendarmes
charged the crowd. Many were injured
or arrested.
Senior Aguilera, the civil governor.
called out the civil guard to clear the
street but several bodies continued par
aiding the thoroughfares in the center
of the city.
Throughout the evening demonstra-
t1ons continued in various quarters.
The police and gendarmes repeatedly
dispersed large crowds and there were
several arrests in the lower quarters
quiet was finally restored but the
gendarmes are patrolIing the streets
and other precautions are maintained.
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WHAT M'KINLEY MEANT.
A Senator Says "Stable Government
Meant independence.

Washington, April ia senator
close to the president says that the
greatest criticism upon the message of
the president is that it did not say any
thing about independence. He refers
to these words near the end of the mes
sage: And to secure in the island the
establishment of a stable government,
capable Of maintaining order and OBJ
serving its international obligations
The senator added that stable gov
ernment'' capable of observing it's in
ternational obligations must be inde-
pendent. If it was not an independent
government, it would have no interna-
tional obligations. The same senator
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
LEE AT WASHINGTON.
Arrives at Capital This After
nOOn-Cheered in Streets.

Washington, April 12.-Gen. F'itzhugh
Lee arrived in Washington at 2:3o
o'clock, and, entering a closed carriage,
was driven at once up the avenue. a
hundred or more bicyclists accompany
ing the carriage.
General Lee was driven at once to the
state department, presumably to report
his arrival and receive any instructions
IL might have.
Word had gone through the depart
ment that he was due to arrive and the
corridors in front of the secretary's door
were jammed with people. AS Gen. Lee
stepped from the elevator in front of
the secretary's door, the crowd gave
three rousing cheers, which rang all
through the building. Gen. Lee bowed
his recognition to the crowd and was
Immediately ushered into the secreta-
rvs room.
Gen. Lee remained in the building
only few minutes quickly departing
accompanied by Secretary Sherman and
y
House. The state department at once
telephoned the senate to arrange for
Gen. Lees appearance before the for
eign relations committee
The ovation was repeated as Lee
went over from the state department to
the White House. A mounted bicycle
boy had preceded the carriage carving
a large Cuban flag and this served to
stimulate the enthusiasm displayed
along the drive to the White House Dor
tico.
At the railroad station when General
Lee arrived, the crowd was immense
and exceedingly enthusiastic.
Washington, April 12.-The senate
committee on foreign relations resumed
its sitting this morning, all The mem
bers being present except Mr. Daniel.
The committee Immediately took up the
task before it of formulatine a resoIu-
ton defining its course to be pursued
in the present complication with Spain.
Many minor differences were deyeIoped
but they were not of such a character
as to dispel hope of securing a final
agreement.
The committee is hopeful of being
able to report today but the report NAV
be delayed so as to afford an opportun-
tty to hear Gen. Lee
Rocky Mountain, N. c., April 12.-
The Lee flying special reached Rocky
Mountain, N. c., at 7:45 this morning.
having on board Consul General Fitz-
hugh Lee, Vice Consul General Springer
and Consul Walter Barker, of Sagua
La Grande, accompanied by H. G. Nc
Tendon OF Georgia and Leon j. Canova.
OF Tampa, Fla, representing the Plant
system Gen Lee was still asleep The
party expect to arrive in Washinpton
at o'clock this afternoon.
EmpOria, va-,April 12.-Gen.Lee arose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
TO BE NO WAR.

Washington, D. c., April 12-One of
the presidents callers after leaving the
White House today, said that the pres
ident has a feeling of greater confidence
that there will be some satisfactory set
tlement of the Cuban trouble withort
resort to open hosti1ities. He believes.
this gentleman said, in the sincerity of
the Spanish government in it's position
now taken, looking to reforming the con-
dition of affairs in Cuba, and that such
results may be achieved by steps to be
taken by Spain as to avert what he has
at times believed to be inevitable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
SPAIN MUST FIGHT.
Either With Americans or With
Don Carlos.

London, April 12.-According to a
special dispatch from Venice, Don Car
los, the pretender to the Spanish throne
has declared his intention to ''hold aloof
from hostile manifestations as long as
the Spanish government upholds the
honor of the nation otherwise he will
take the steps he deems necessary to
support the dignity of the country
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

'"They say that I'm a Yankee:
/ have heard it many times,
I have seen it in their papers,
1t is in their songs and rhymes;
I'm the Yankee consul general.
I'm the Yankee who's come down
To steal the brightest Jewel
From the old CastiHan crown.
'They say that I'm a Yankee:
If I'd heard it in my youth
I might perhaps have questioned
Its everlasting truth;
But now, 1 glory in it:
It's the landmark of my birth,
And I'd rather be a Yankee
Than anything on earth.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
PLANNING DEFENSE.
Officials at Mantanzas Preparing for
War.

Havana. April ia dispatch from
Matanzas announces that DR.. Lecuna
a prominent resident of that place, has
been arrested and imprisoned on the
charge of conspiring against the gov
ernment.
The governor of Matanzas is presid-
ing at the meetings of the junta of de-
fense of the port and the city, which
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
INAPATROL WAGON.
Lady Yarde-Buller Was Given Ride
Mentally Unbalanced.

Oakland, Cal, April 12.-Lady Yarde-
RulIer was arrested yesterday on q
charge of insanity and given a ride II
the patrol wagon before her identity
was known.
She was found wandering around aim
lessIy. Physicians will examine into
her mental condition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

''They say that I'm Yankee:
And I'm glad to say 1 am;
A Yankee of the Yankees,
And the man amt worth a-weIl,
Who wouldn't be a Yankee
When the banner is unfurled
That has made the Yankee nation
The greatest in the world?
''They say that I'm a Yankee:
Virginians, can it be
That history will mention
The Yankee, Fitzhugh Lee?
I hope so; and, Virginians,
Let all of us give thanks
That now dear OF Virginny
Is loaded full of Yanks''
w. ]. hampton, in New York Sun.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
NOW ON The VERGE OF War.

body has been entrusted with the work
of planning and carrying out the de-
fense of Matanzas in case of war with
the United States. An important con-
ference on the subject of hostiIities has
been held between Ceballos and Gen
MOIiO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
In Cuba With the Army and Navy Of the
United States.
Ringing Resolution introduced Which Does
Not Shrink From Responsibility.
This Action of the House. in Which VIII Be Joined by the
Senate, is Tantamount to the Declaration of War.

Washington, April 12.4 P. M.-Re-
publicans of the house foreign affairs
committee and steering committee of
the house Republicans have decided on
a resolution for immediate Intervention,
backed by the army and navy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12

insisted that this part of the message
meant independence, but the president
history and precedent and he had to
confine himself to diplomatic language.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
The Manager of Charlie Cur
tis's Campaign
Arrives at Horton and Scares
the Old Crowd Badly.
THOUGHT 1T A FAKE
That Curtis Had Strong Rail-
road Support.
Cy Leland Pretends He is Not
Fighting Curtis.

Horton. Kan, April 12.-At the close
of the eighth ballot the convention ad-
journed until o'clock this evening.
The vote is:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-12
Oregon Congressman Renominated.

Eugene, Oregon, April 12.-Thomas H.
Tonge was renominated for congressman
yesterday by the Republicans of the First
congressional district of Oregon.
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zNKEE FITZ LEE.

The Spariards calf Fzhugh Lee Yankee1avana Dispatch.
Drawn
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EmpOria, va-.April 12.-Gen.Lee arose
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The vote is :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-11
EXPIRE sident Harrison for The Senate.

1t is reported from Indiana that the
Republicans of that state VIII put for
ward ex-President Harrison as the
successor of Senator Turpie whose
term will expire in 1899. What Gen.
Harrison has to say on the matter is
not announced, but if he viii accept
the position the Republicans of In
diana could do nothing to honor more
highly themselves, their party and
their country. Before he was Presi-
dent he served six years in the Senate.
and not alone the fact that he has ably
served as chief executive, but also his
broad and brilliant craftsmanship
would make him a powerful factor for
good in the councils of the nation and
would add to the dignity of the Senate.
General Harrison has in the last five
years given a most satisfactory ans
wer TO the question, What shall he
done with out Presidents" He lift
the White House and returned to tn
practice of his profession in his old
home. He is today just what he WAS
before he became President of the Uni
ted States, a !aWye; who asks no con-
sideration for his having been Presi-
dent. just as democratic and unpreten-
tious as before his presidential term
began. and has the ability to make just
as much money as a private citizen as
the government paid him for his ser
vices as chief magistrate As Presi-
dent Of the United States he gave to
the country a steady. enlightened, and
patriotic administration that shonS
among the administrations of the last
quarter century. And his subsequent
career. or rather his successful resump-
ton Of the role of private activity and
distinction which his term as President
had intemuned has given him an even
greater hold on the hearts of the
American people. And what fresh
and inspiring spectacle is that of Il
citizen who. after leaving the Whit"
House braVely takes up the thread Of
private life again, and whose fort une
is the strength of his own brain. The
dignity rishtfully attached to the
statesman who has occupied the rresi-
Dental office is safe in his hands.
In connection with the possible r.
turn of cX-President Harrison TO tn
Senate ii is recalled that only one eX-
President has held a seat in that body.
ex-President Johnson, who was there
only short time before his death,