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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
THE PRESIDENT TAKES SOME REST.
HE OPENS THE MASONIC FAIR ~ wAsHlNGToN
ASD SPENDS \ QUIET ENENlNG
WITH FTIENuS

washington April This has been the FIRST
evening of genuine relaxation and rest the Pres
ident has en1oyed for several e,ks. He has
undergone tremendous nervous and physical
strain ever since tie night Of the Maine dis
astcr. but With the transmission OF HIS mes
sage to Congress he was relieved partially from
the strain.
Just after dinner this evening he entered the
telegraph Office mt the White House. where
ARRANGEMENTS had been made by which he was
10 formally Omen the Masonic Fair in this city.
The President pressed the electric button. which
Illuminated the great buildings in which the
fair IL held. and at the same time transmitted
through a telephone by Mr. Montgomery. one
Of his executive clerks. this message: "Ihe
President announces the opening oi the Masonic
Fair and wishes for II al possible success
simultaneously with the announcement thc
president heard through the telephone the mu-
sic If the fine band at the ialr
During the evening the President had calls
from several personal friends. lie received them
In th. Blue Room and passed delightful even
,.c Among the callers were Justice Mchenna
Of the supreme Court; James > Garrison sam
mel Fessendeu. Of Connecticut. ana ltobeFt =
Nnvord.r Editor of The NeW-iOrk Mail and
Express" The calls in each case were purely
social and none of the visitors would discuss any
phas. OF the strained relations OF spain ana the
United states. Later IA the evening secretary
Gage had "a short consultation with the Presi-
dent concerning some department matters. ne
President received several messages over the
Whit. House wires. but the announcement was
made that no Information was to he made pub
lie. go , - H.
Hons. Foreign Affairs Committee was held to-
night at the home OF Representative NlIlett, OF
chusctts. II was In session M a late nour
I'm, none Of those present would give any IN
formation as 10 the conclusions. II any that
were reached. $500
Rumors Of all sorts are as plentiful rs ever
I'm Kev West Among others are reports that
the queen Regent has been deposed ana tnaI
General Blanco and Secretary Congosto have
been killed " 49,,
Indirect advlces from Cuba show that the
insurgcnt population are jubilant over what
thev regard as the speedy termination or the
struggle for cuba LiDre. They cannot be con,
WINGED that the United states does not lh'ehu
10 recognize President MassO at once.
Several business kilograms have been received
bere from Havana to-day and several have
been sent there but at the time TINS dlspatch
is filed no news Of importance has been OBJ
tained in that way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
TOOK MADRID BY SURPRISE.

-.,,, sp,xrsH PEOPLE WE'RE not PREPARED FOR
THE GOVERNMENTS ARMlsTIcE Confession
Madrid Apri o. via Bayonne. France, April II.
While many Iersons mere LOT seNe'" N"''
mast have suspected that something was brew
ing the Cabinets decision this afteFhoo" ''"'
urdayc TO grant an armlstice COR a suspension OF
hostiitIes) was complete surprise 70 "OS' pc
nle and created great excitement. The general
public asked. What security is there OF 'he
insurgents accopting an armistice? Won't Amer
Ia wish 70 2oi.ipel the insurgents 20 submit by
armed Intervention? II the Yankees are once III
cuba. who viii turn them out.
Il was learned this evening that the W ar ana
Navy Departments are in no way r e!aX.hs 'n,'l
NOV will II f. understood. continue working DAY
and night for the present
Tho general tone q the comment here appears
70 he ono of disappointment. IL being alleged
,ra, Tho United states IL getting everything she
asked The Spanish officials are throwing Oh on
tho troubled waters hy representing that the
Government has simply made submission 70 the
Will II tn Pope which carries TREMENDOUS
weight with The people IN this country. bes'drS;
many families who are fast losing relatives ana
friends owing 20 the urolongation OF the war
hail the prospect q peace win delight.
some x the diplomats here express the OPINION
that the United states Is now IN Il better posi-
lion than she would have been had spain ac-
cepted the terms outlined In General Woodtord :
note presented At the last conference, which. II
Is said. only asked FOR the Immediate cessation
OF hostllltles and permission - relieve the recon ,
cert-aios Both ~ these requests. II Is pointed
out In some quart ,rs. nave now been accepted
and IL Is added. General Woodford has rec
hand. Il is further alleged that his ehorts Will
continue until one ~ three things happens. Inc
establishment ~ an Autononst Government
satisfactory 10 the Insurgents. the recognition ~
the .ndcpendence OF cuba hy spain. or the prac-
teal annexation ~ cuba 70 the United states.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
HOW HAVANA WOULD BE TAKEN.
NAVAL OFFICERS AT KEY WEST OUTLINE I'm

NA|Ah ofrItEES AT ktr WEST OUTLINE IN
PLAN OF PROCEDURE.
Key West. April 11.-Naval officers Of high
rank here think the plan Of procedure. II the
capture Of Havana is ordered. will be for the
fleet to lay 10 off Havana and give twenty flour
hours for the removal Of non-combatants. and
then TO reduce the batteries one by one, begin
ming with Vidado. The first approach will be
from the westward, as long ago decided
upon. because Of the arc OF five Of the Pinch
guns.
1t is a mistake TO assume as was done for
merry. that the Spanards are short OF powder.
Havana is well supplied. though whether with
brown, hexagcn nal or prismatic. is not known
There is very little. II any. smokeless powder In
store. Several 10-nch guns and more S-inch
guns command the westward approach but the
Iowa or the Indiana could reduce them within
few hours
eapse after the first shot before the Spanish
flag would be down on FL MORO or Cabanas.
Then the harbor must be detonated for torpedoee
and submarine mines Possibly the Government
knows the exact location OF the firing station
OF the mines. AS TO torpedoes more doubt Is felt
No one seems TO discuss the probability OK
peaceful blockade similar 10 that in Crete last
autumn There has been starvation enough IN
Havana without the United States adding to IL
victims II that can possibly be avoided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
ACTIVITY on THE FLYING SQUADRON.
Ev1DENC'E THAT sCHLEY WAS EXPECTING ORDERS
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.

ACTIVITY on THE FLYING SQUADRON
Ev1DENcE THAT scHLEY WAS EXPECTING ORDERS
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
Fort Monroe. Va. April II (speciaD.-1t IS
understood here today although no conhrma-
ton o. the report can be obtained. that Com
rnodore Schley received orders 10 have his
ships ready TO sail from Hampton Roads at
r,onent's notice after 2 o'clock. All indica-
lions point 10 the receipt OF orders Of unusual
importance The ship chambers holding the
contracts ror provisioning the warships were IN
structed before noon 70 I'll all standing orders
not later than o'clock or the contracts would
be annulled. Al officers going ashore were In
struc;ed 70 remain within signalling distance
and no searnen or marines had liberty. Boats
have been plying between the Government pier
and the ships all day carrying provisions.
Mounts for the G-pounders 10 make up the
battery OF the hrst-class auxiliary cruiser
Yosemite now at the shipyard. were placed IN
position to-day.
The Solace Will leave the drydock tomorrow
night and viii be followed in BY the Yosemite.
which cannot receive her armor until she Is
locked
The construction of the en,placements for
rapid-nre guns Is being rushed with undated
vigor at the fort The 1j-inch converted rifle
al the lower corner Of the fort. overlooking
Hampton Roads. was removed To-Day 10 nah'
room FOR the emplacements for the main rapid
FIRE battery.
The revenue cutter Window passed Old Point
this afternoon on the way 10 Norfolk Navy
Yard where she will be fitted with an arnor
belt and otherwise prepared for action.
The contents Of the Presidents message on the
Cuban situation. as bulletined By the Associated
Press this afternoon. We're received with much
interest here particular satisfaction being shown
bv the officers OF the Flying Squadron with the
part relating 10 Spain's responsibility for the
destruction Of the Maine. The tone Of the mes
sage was the source ~ general commentator.
although It was considered rather pacific In so
AR as It advocated q trial OF the proposed
arrnistice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
TROOPS AT CHICKAMAUGA
SUPPLIES TO BE OBTAINED IN cHIcAGo-0EN
ERAL BROOKE IN COMMAND OF THE
CAMPING-GROUN

CAMPING-GROCND.
CHATTANOOGA Tenn, April II (SpeclaD-Prepara-
lions 10 receive the soldiers at Chickamauga Park
continue Great efforts have been made 10 have the
mobilization take place near Atlanta, and General
Graham. commanding the Department OF tee CUR.
has been inclined TO favor that city. However. the
War Department to-day transferred the Cnicke-
rauga camp grounds from the Department OF the
Gull TO the Department OF the Lakes. thus trans
,erring the jurisdiction from General Graham 70
General John r. Brooke.
General II. V. Boynton. president OF the ChicKa'
mauga Park Commission. to-day wired General A.
p Stewart. OF the same Commission. that he would
be IN Chattanooga tomorrow. probably. he Is sent
by the War Department 20 take personal charge OK
the park while troops are here. large quantity
OF mail is here awaiting officers OF the 10th Infantry
and other Western commands that are soon to AZ
rive Three new railroad sldings leading into the
park were completed by the Chattanooga, Homo
and Southern Railroad to-day. officers OF the state
Guard here assert that one regiment from Tennes-
see will be included In the first call for troops ana
that regiment, will be the one from East Tennessee.
CAPTAIN Henry c. Ward. now at Omaha. has been
selected as colonel 10 command the East Tennessee
REGIMENT and the War Department. II Is UNDER
stood has agreed 20 appoint him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
JAMES MACGREGOR.
TAILOR AND HABTT-MAKER.
243 BROADWAY,
OPPOSITE CITY HALL.

wharves. at which points OF vantage were q
number OF officers of the Spanish army some Of
them being spoon officers" as the Spaniards
term the officers who have risen from the ranks.
Not one OF them could have reached the wharves
had the Governor General ordered the closing Of
the gates leading to the wharves. Their gestures
and insulting language To the Americans
amounted 20 nothing beyond being an indica-
ton % the feeling which is likely to break out
so soon as all restraints are removed All per-
sons here are looking for news OF an outbreak
in Havana Immediately after the decisive news
from Washington reaches the Cuban capital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
THE FLEET AWAITS ORDERS.
HOW THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE IS
INTERPRETED AT KEY WEST.
TAKEN TO MEAN MILITARY OCCUPATION OF
CUBA WITHIN A FEW DAYs-ARMY TO
FOLLOW THE NAvY-sTARvATfoS
STILL. THE ISSUE.
STILL THE ISSUE.

CUBA WITHIN FEW DAfs-Ahhi ~
FOLLOW THE NAvr-srARvATfoS
STILL THE ISSUE.
rBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Key West. April 1.-THE squadron is waiting
orders. Since synopsis Of the Presidents mes
sage received this afternoon there has been
more inquiry about the means OF transporting
troops TO the seaboard and thence to Cuban
ports than regarding naval movements Inc
message is interpreted to mean a military occu-
patton at an early date. with the feet opening
the way either by blockade OF Havana or by
silencing its defences The blockade. II one Is
attempted is not expected to be OF long dura-
ton. and the understanding is that the Army
should follow Immediately in the wake or the
Navy. So the ships await the action OF Con-
gress and other steps leading up to military
occupation, which they expect 10 come this week
officers Of the fleet believe they will be moving
within few days.
1t IS not anticipated that Blancos armistice
proclamation will have any effect on the situa-
ton in the island II will enable the insurgents
to occupy larger OF territory. and Will be
used as an excuse for Withdrawing troops from
the country and bringing them into Havana
on Saturday last the troops in the immediate
neighbOrhood OF Havana numbered between
eight thousand and ten thousand. BY the end
OF this week their number will be doubled. they
Will be reinforced by eighteen thousand volun-
teers The point Of this Is that when the Navy
has once made a breach considerable force or
regular American troops Will be needed 70 follow
up the advantage and occupy it, which may be
defended stubbornly
The Spanish authorities when forced TO yield
are likely 10 leave all the elements Of anarchy
While the insurgents may be disappointed II
their independence Is not recognized THIS VIII
not affect their activity in harasslng the Spanish
forces particularly II they can secure arms and
ammunition. They have been preparing for
armed Intervention by the United States.
Y IS probable that the public feeling Will be
further intensified tomorrow when Consul-ien-
eral Lee and Consul Barker reach Washington
They are able 10 give a very accurate report
% the conditions in Cuba to-day. In the opn-
Ion o, both officials starvation is still the lead
ing Issue and the feeding Of the reconcentrados
the pressing duty OF the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
CA r D..

JAMES MACGREGOR. tailor and habit
maker. 243 Broadway. will sail for Europe
on Saturday. April 10th, to scour the Euro
pean markets for Fall and Winter Novelties.
Owing to the backward season find that
am overstooked with the present seasons
lmportatons. and in consequence ! have
instructed my son, James MacGregor. Jr.,
who will manage my business during my
absence, TO close out my entire stock at the
prices mentioned below.
Gentlemcn's Suits to measure, previously
sold at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
FALLING OFF IN OCEAN TRAVEL
THE AMERICAN LINE ESPECIALLY AFFECTED Bf
THE TALK or WAR.

TIE IALh OF NAI''
Tho talk OF war with Spain has had an appreci'-
,fo oroct on Transatlantic travel The line most
arected OF course Is that flying the American
dag AT the Office OF the American Line II was
.oid yesterday that while. as rule at TINS periou
20 Tho year the travel was ighter by ihut l.ilo
thon at any other season. i was even less now
. .t.st n.uai' The average for the early spring
,onths IL about one hundred passengers each LIP
hmt now with the talk OF war, this list mas oe 20
creased TO twenty-five OF 1"li's' VI ''S 49,
about 70 per cent; ,,.,.o CO. ltcos Of rnplish
I'M shoy n slight falling of in the traffic for
md al both Offices II IS said that the
Sor thls tirno OF the year. ,. . A,,,,
'' Th .s'' Sorh German Lloyd Line is running about
Grossc which sails to-day. has booked nearly
threo hundred passengers. and OF the entire mum
har who originally engaged passage by TINS inc
I'll ,wenty-nve Informed the company that they
vn11Id not sail. OF these a number were wives
WI families OF military officers. and few were
Srelncss men who would be affected in the event
of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
PROCEEDINGS IN THE SENATE
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE READ AND RE.
FERRED TO THE FOREIGN REIA-
TONS COMMITTED.

WASHINGTON April n.-Nlne o'clock the hour sor
the opening % the doors OF tho Capitol. did not
fnf nearly so large a number waiting FOR admission
the Senate last Wednesday,. and no moro
We're admitted % the gallery floor than could ind
seats THIS arrangement prcventc! the blocking e
tho corridors the previous occasion. md thus
saved The comfort q all. while none were deprived
OF seats who could have procured them II admitted
TO the gallery floor. The Senate arrangements were
admirable. There were n FEW people waiting on tle
senate steps at the hour OF sunrise. bat the num-
Der did not grow rapidly. when tho doors
opened there were only i few more than couI be
accommodated. II those who came aftcrward
who were cut OF from tho top Moor % the senate
wing and compelled 70 content themselves with
an outside view Of the chamber and occasional
glimpse u a passing Senator. The falling or
IN the attendance was attributed partly - ne
light rain IN the early morning and the approIcn-
sion on the part OF some that the message might
not be received
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
CITY OF wAsHINGToN TO GO TO HAVANA

CITY OF WASHINGTON TO GO TO HAVANA
CHANGE OF PROGRAMME by THE NEW YORK
AND CUBA MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY
II was announced at the once OF tho New-fork
ord cuba Mall Steamship Company last night that.
an advice from Washington. the company had de-
otasd 70 send out the steamer City OF Washington
fo~ Havana tomorrow The steamer VIII go d.
rectlv 10 that port and then return here instead on
.,r,rs..edir, 10 Mexico is usual she VIII carry
y arc catro Of grain and other breadstuHs Inc
1r,1.ba of the same line will sail for Havana ana
M.xioan ports Oh April %. .A,
,rHis j. a complete change Of programme OF thls
,,'c which had only a few days ago decided 10 as
,,'u. nc To Cuba ports until existing trou-
re- ere over and had already ARRANGED 20 cnar,
ships transport freight 10 MeHlc..n
nr.s None OF the cOast wise steamship lines nave
o discontinued traffc on account OF the SITUATION
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
LIEUT.. SARGENT GOES TO THE YOSEMITE
AUXILIARY BOARDS WORK THOUGHT 10 hn
NEARLY ENDED-wuAT VESSELS ARE
NOW NEEDED.

NOW NEEDED
Lieutenant Nathan Sargent, United states navy
who has been tho recorder OF the Naval Auxiliary
Roard since Il began rs work in this city month
aSo has been detached from that duty and as
signed 10 the post OF executive officer OF the new
cruiser Yosemite formerly the Morgan liner FL
Rio He will serve under Commander William H.
Emory Lieutenant Sargent has devoted himset
diligently TO the work OF inspecting and recon-
m.nding vessels for the additions 10 the Navy re-
ouired by the Department. The detachment OK
Lieutenant Sargent Is taken TO indicate that the
uo-, OF the Board s practically completed the
Ia, ~ vessels 10 be taken for additional cruisers 10
N he completed with the Jun!ata the Gloucester
,rd the Howard OF the Merchants and Miners
TRANSFORMATION Line: the John Englis and the Hors-
tio Hall OF the Maine Steamship Company. ana
-ohah,v one OF the vessels OF the Ward Line or OK
Tho Red d Line II was understood yesterday that
tho old Dominion steamships Yorktown. James,
IN, and Princess Anne would probably not b
taken. .
THE members o. the Board yesterday inspected
the tramp steamship Southerby. which Is owned ~
Cantain Lewis Luckenback. and flies the british
DAG She is a single-screw steamer. and Is likely
~ no added 10 the list OF golfers. or which SIX OF
tho eirh, required have been obtained The bodru
s desirous OF obtaining at least two vessels which
can be equipped as repalr-ships and sent with the
txo souadrons II is expected that they can Do
a,,ed I'D in a short time as 10 prove or great
value IN time OF hostities and prevent the need oS
reurning to port unless vessel should nave 10 Do
o' The Board decided yesterday to recommend the
purchase OF the pilot-boat fhiadephia Tor use g
American Line boat Illinois is not deemed suitable
for use by the Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
MESSAGE HAS a QrIETING EFFECT
VIEWED ~ WASHINGTON As RENDERING WAR
LESS IMMINENT

MESSAGE HAS QUITTING EFFECT.
VIEWED ~ wAsnNGTCS As RENDERING WAR
LESS IMMINENT.
WASHINGTON. Arrn l1.-Outsdc the Capitol to-
dov intense interest was everywhere manifested
g., the Presideni's message The Embassies and
Icgatons were practically empty by II o'clock,
the forelen representatives, and their STATS go
Ing TO the capitol to hear the message read.
Cabinet officers busted themselves with their
departmental Affairs. feeling that the scene u
action and Of responsibility had been Transferred
To- the Capitol. Even at the White House there
was n lul IN the excitement which has centred
there for the last fortnight. The President saw
several u his advisers early In the day. but
there was no regular Cabinet meeting. The
message left tn White House shortly before
noon ODD order 20 reach Congress promptly on It's
assembling. ard. this done. the President Joined
his family az luncheon with evident satisfaction
at having the tremendous strain ana burden OF
recent days III measure removed. There was
am aspect Of holiday gaycty surrounding the
White House as Easter Monday was observed
as usual by the cgg-rong gathering Of thou
sands II children IN the grounds In the rear or
the mansion TIE Marine Band furnished music
for The youngsters.
The Get Of The message in the city was on
the whole quoting. Cabinet officers, OF course.
expressed complete and most hearty approval or
the mes.ape. This view was reflected through
out Administration circles.
The War and Navy departments continued
their active preparations The sentiment in
ARMY and Navy circles. however, is that war is
not so imminent II secmed 10 be Few days
ago II can be said on authority that no con-
sideratinn has yet been given TO the withdrawn
Of the United States feet at Key West. as the
dergone no change which makes this step ad-
VisaDlP.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
SENATOR QUAY FOR WAR

As soon as the prayer Of the chaplain had been
delivered Mr. Quay moved that the reading Of tho
Journal be dispensed with and when That motion
had prevailed presented the resolutions Of the
Trades League OF Philadelphia. composed of two
thousand business firms urging that n peaceful
solution Of the pending difficulty be secured II
possible The communicated from The Trades
League read that the members. "approc ating the
wise conservative and dIgn!hrd pl!cy Of the Ir'si-
dent In his treatment % the very grave and moe
mentions differences now existing between tho King
dom Of Spain and the United States recognizes
that II this policy IS persisted IN By the President
and aided by Congressional support T. viii send To
maintain an honorable peace. The pennsylvania
representatives IN Congress are Therefore urged
~ cooperate with the President and accord him
eu onrortunity TO exhaus, all negotiations tend
ing toward peace.
commenting on the resolution. Mr.. Quay said:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
LISTENING TO THE MESSAGE.
GREAT CROWDS PRESENT IN BOTH
BRANCHES OF CONGRESS.

,r,,,sc FOLLOWED WITH TIE DEEPEST
ATTENTION REFERRED TO COMMITTEE IN
HOUSE AND sENATE-ADVoCATEs
OF INDEPENDENCE FOR CUBA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-12
$4,000 to $500,
Now $500.
My $4,000 to $1,000 Suits.
Now $4,000.

Unsolicited references and testimonials
from gentlemen holding the highest social
and political positions in this city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-09-12

nine Of these Indians. after hard
days work. by way OF recreation pur-
sued a coyote for two hours. captured
the nimble built and br0ugh It into
camp. how. on another occasion. the
scouts gave chase TO deer. ran Il down
some nine miles from camp and fetched
% In alive. Hence | see NJ rUod reason
Tor doubling the word OF an old. timer
] met In the Rocky mountains, who told
me that. In the days before the Atlantic
ana Pacific railroad was built. the Pima
Indians OF Arizona would recover setti-
crs' stray horses. along the overland
trail. by walking them down IN the
course " two or three days. After this
one may begin that Lying Jim" Beck
worth. whose remarkable adventures
early In this century are preserved In
book form, was much mallgned man
and that he spoke no more than the
truth when he said that he had known
Instances Of Indian runners accom-
pllshlng upward OF 10 miles n one day.
one may belive that Lying Jim Beck