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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
BROWNSON WANTED.
Ordered to Stop Buying Ships and
Come Home

New York, April 6.-Instructions have
been cabled to Commander w. H.
Brownson, directing him to return to
the United States without delay, says
the Washington correspondent of the
Herald. These instructions were sent
to him at Rome and it is expected that
he will take passage to the United
States on board the American line
steamer st. Paul on her return trip
next week.
The ST. Paul will be converted into an
auxiliary cruiser and placed under the
command of Commander Brownson, so
that he will be able to carefully inspect
her during her hOmeward bound voy-
age.
This government could have procured
the armored cruisers Varsee and Guis-
eppe Garibaldi, but these vessels will
not be completed before fall and there
fore, could not be of any service in the
event of war. A determined effort was
made to purchase two armed cruisers
in commission in the Italian navy, but
the Italian government declined to part
with them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
DISAPPOINTMENT
Of the Crowd Was Great at Not
Hearing the Message.

Washington, April 6-At 1:30, Mr..
Davis, chairman of the committee on
foreign relations moved that the senate
go into executive session. Division was
demanded and the vote 25 to II, dis
closed the absence of a quorum.
call of the senate was then re-
quested. While this was proceeding,
the hundreds in the galleries, awaited
the action of the senate with almost
breathless interest, as all realized that
after waiting for hours to hear the
message read in the senate they were
likely now to be disappointed. The call
of the senate indicated the presence of
73 senators.
Mr.. Mills (Texas) expressed the hope
that the call for the yeas and nays up
on the motion of Mr.. Davis would be
withdrawn and that the senate might
without division go into executive ses-
sion. On a viva voce vote, the motion
prevailed and the vice president at 1877
D. m. ordered the galleries cleared.
Eight minutes afterward the senate
resumed legislative business in open
session AS soon as it became noiSed
about the corridors that the galleries
were again open, a tremendous rush up
the stairway began, but few minutes
afterwards the galleries were again
filed Hundreds however tired and
disappointed had already left the capt.
toll
At the request of Mr.. Allison, consid-
Grafton of the sundry civil bill was re-
SI1med
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
A TRICK.
In the House the Greatest An
ger Prevails
When 1t is Learned That the
President
Yanks Back His Message and
Sets Monday
AS THE FINAL DAY,
When 1t Shall Be Delivered to
Congress.
Some Think the Story of Lees
Danger
is MERELY A TRICK
To Gain More Time For Di-
plOmacy.
People in the Galleries Intense
ly Disguised.
People i'm the Galleries Intense
ly Disguised.

Washington, April Ga feeling of the
greatest disappointment was manifest
ed in the house when the word went
around that there would be no message
from the president until Monday. Mem
bers in the lobbies discussed the cause
of this further delay in groups. Some
some of them knowing that Gen. Lee
had called for more time harangued
their angry colleagues who seemed to
believe that there was a trick in the
proposed delay.
Mr.. Cooper Rep. Wis.,, announced
that he believed it was to get time to
bring pressure to bear upon the insur-
gents. Another said he was surprised
that Gen. Lee had weakened But
the members will acquiesce in the delay.
The meeting tonight will be adjourned.
Republicans anxious for action said
that if the lives of American citizens
were endangered the delay must of
course follow.
When the news reached the thous
ands in the galleries who had been
there for hours they felt an intense
disgust. AS they pushed their way out
into the corridors some facetious indi-
vidua1 remarked: Are we entitled to
rain checks -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

seemed inexplicable-the optimistic tone
still observable among prominent oft1-
cials both at Washington and Madrid,
despite the strong sentiment for forcible
intervention prevailing both throughout
the nation and in congress. Inciden-
tally also it accounts for the tone of the
stock market both here and abroad, and
the apparent firmnesS of Spanish secur-
tiles.
..The Cubans are already fairly in
formed of this entente between the
Spanish and American governments,
yelled as it is by every semblance of an
open rupture; and I speak with full au-
thority in saying that the Cubans in
the field can be relied upon to resist all
overtures of peace unaccompanied by
complete independence. The Cubans VIII
not trust the United States first to OBJ
tain possession and then to grant Cuban
independence. The very fact that rec
ognition is expressly withheld now inn
plies the possibility that it may be per-
manently withheld. Inf act, we know
than half know what to expect"
Washington, April 6.-When the re-
marks of Mr.. RubenS, counsel for the
Cuban junta were shown Secretary
Long he declined to make any state
ment in connection Herewith, saying 1t
was a matter for the president, and ne
was not at liberty to speak on that
phase of the Cuban question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
TO MEET THE FLoTILLA.
Spanish Cruisers Await it at Porto
Rico.

New York, April "a dispatch 70 the
Herald from San Juan, Porto Rice saws;
The Spanish cruisers Vizcaya aRd ~
mirante Oquendo, which sailed from
Havana have arrived here, and 3 e III
anchor in the harbor- They were re-
ceived with the greatest enthusla sizss,
AS soon as they had reached their
anchorageS they were visited by the
representatives of the Colonial govern
ment and the whole day was one of re-
joicing on shore and in the harbor.
1t is understood that the Spanish tor
pedo f1otilla will be here soon, and that
the cruisers have come to protect it on
it's way to Cuba. The harbor of San
Juan is recognized among naval men as
the best point at which Spain could
put the f1otilla for strategic purposes
and it is a matter of wonderment here
that the United States did not take
some action before the Spanish cruisers
departed from Havana.
Once in this harbor the f1Otilla will be
safe, because it can dodge through tor
tuous channels among the islands
where no warship can interfere with it
and be out and away toward Cuba be-
fore the United States ships could solve
the problem of it's whereabouts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
ENGLAND'S WING
Will Shelter Americans i'm Spain
in Case of War.

Madrid, April arrangements have
been concluded to place American citi-
zens and their property throughout the
country under the care of the British
diplomatic representatives in case the
United States minister, Gen. Stewart
L. Woodford is compelled to leave.
1t is known however that no instruc-
tions have yet been received by Gen.
Woodford to place American citizens
and their property under the protection
of the British representatives.
Gen. Woodford left the United States
legation for his residence at 1875 a. m.
The prevailing impression in political
circles is that Spain will strive to the
utmost to avoid war, but doubts as to
her being able to do so are expressed
in all quarters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06

was presented at the opening of the
senate to-day. An audience that tested
the full capacity of the accommodate tions
had filled the gallery hours before the
senate convened. 1t was by no means
an ordinary crowd of gallery habitues.
Members of the families of most OF the
distinguished men in American public
life were there. Prominent represen-
tatives of the foreign legations occu-
pied the diplomatic gallery and persons
distinguished in all walks of life had
come to witness a scene that promised
to form an important page in American
history.
In the private gallery sat Mrs. John
A. Logan Accompanying her was Miss
Cisneros, her ward, who was res
cued from a Spanish prison where she
had been incarcerated for allegiance to
the diplomatic gallery was the dis
tinguished Sir Julian Pauncefote, the
ambassador of Great Britain.
Seats in the executive gallery had
been reserved for a party from the
white house, but their occupants were
the first senator to make his appear
ance on the floor. AS he quietly wended
his way through the crowd to his seat.
the people in the galleries recognized
him and a ripple of applause ran
through the great crowd. Mr.. Proctor
seemed to be embarrassed by the at
tention which he attracted and soon
afterward disappeared in the cloak
room.
A vase of beautiful Easter lilies occu-
pied the desk of Mr.. Foraker. When
the senate convened Mr.. Allison asked
consent that the senate re-
sumo consideration of the sundry civil
bill This was agreed to and amid the
buzz in the galleries the clerk began to
read the bill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
SPAIN SURPRISED
That President Mckinley Did Not
Ask for the Pope's Mediation.

London, April 6.-The Madrid cores
pondent of the Morning Post says:
"An announcement that the pope's
action was not at President McKinIey's s
request has been communicated to the
press. The government has also ad-
mitted it's error to United States Min
lister Woodford, expressing regrets that
the misunderstanding arose. General
Woodford has accepted the explanation
as satisfactory, and the matter which
might have led to serious complications
has been settled so far as the two gov
ernmentS are concerned.
1.-The withdrawal has, however,
changed the aspects of affairs. In the
public view President McKinley's sup
posed solicitation of mediation natur-
ally created an impression very salts
factory to the Spaniards, being inter
preted as nearly akin to an admission
that the United States government
never intended to go beyond words in
it's protest and was glad to accept an
opportunity which would remove the
necessity of making these words good
by action
Lieut. Gen. Correa, the minister of
war; is reported to have expressed him
self as disgusted with the situation"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
JOHN BACKS JONATHAN.
British Government Assures
Us Of Its Hearty Sympathy.

London April Con the highest author
ity the Associated Press can announce
that the British government has assured
the United States of it's fullest and most
cordial sympathy in its Cuban policy
This assurance was given with the most
complete knowledge of the latest devel-
opments in the negotia tions between the
United States and Spain and on the un-
derstanding that events are tending stead
ily towards 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 purport
of the dealings between the United States
and Spain.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
THE POPE STILL BEsoUGHT.
He Has Not Yet Given Up Hope of
Peace.

T,ondon. April 6.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette this afternoon publishes the fol-
lowing from Rome:
- The vatican today is the scene of the
utmost activity. Distinguished per-
sonage are coming and going and
telegrams are pouring in. The hopes
of a solution of the Hispano-A
difficulty through the pope have been
revived The pope is in direct commu-
nication with the queen regent, but his
approaches to President Mckinley were
made Indirectly. The vatican people
are sanguine of an armistice. They ap,
near to base their belief of peaceful
solution on the fact that the supposed
undergraduates of the United States for
war will make Washington cautious in
going to extremes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
FIRST WAR MOVE
Will Be the Capture of the
CanarieS.

Washington, April 6.-The plan of ac-
ton for the naval forces in event of
hostilities is now practically completed,
as a result of several weeks constant
work on the part of the officers to
whom was entrusted this important
feature of the war preparations. One
feature of them contemplates a dash
by the flying squadron under Com
mander Schley to the Canary islands.
washington. April 6.-The strong pa
trlot1c sentiment which prevails among
the nlnuamen among the various
states is finding vent in number of
communications which have been re-
ceived at the war denartrnent repardine
their status in the event of hostilities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
AT CHICKAMAUGA.
All Available Troops Are Ex-
pected to Be in Camp
Next Week.

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 6.-Prepara-
tions are rapidly going on here for the re-
ception of the government troops at
Chickamauga park. A number of new
wells are being sunk and if necessary a
pipe line to Crawfish spring can in So
hours supply millions of gallons of water
by gravity to any point of the park.
The statement sent out from Atlanta that
there is an inadequate supply of water
is without foundation and ridiculous, in
view of the fact that Chickamauga river
runs through the reservation. All the
available regiments of infantry in the
army are expected to be in camp here by
the early part of the week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
SAYING GOODBYE.
Spanish Consul at New York Prepar-
ing to Leave.

sulate in this city every preparation has
been made by the occupants for depart
ure Clerks and subordinate officers
have been busy copying documents, pack
ing books and getting everything in read
mess for immediate leave-taking. Mem
bers of Consul General Baldasanos fam
lily have hidden goodbye to their neigh
bors and have been buSily engaged in
packing their household effects in the last
three days. 1t is said in consular circles
in New York that the French consulate
will assume charge of the affairs of the
Spanish consulate, and this was not de-
MED at the French consulate.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
LEE DID NOT SAIL
With Two Ship Loads of Amer
leans That Left Havana
Today.

Washington, April 6-The navy de-
partment has been informed of the de-
parture of the Bache and Mangrove
from Havana with a large number of
Americans on board. 1t is stated, how
ever. that Gen. Lee did not sail Sec
retary Long said that it had been de-
cided to defer the sending of the mes
sage to congress but when asked if
this decision had been Influenced by the
condition of affairs in Havana, he de-
clined to answer
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
NO MORE RECEPTIONS.
Social Functions Abandoned At
the White House.

Washington, April 6.-The war cloud
has led to a discontinuance of the pres
identia1 public receptions for the time
being. To-day the first contingent of
strangers that put in an appearance at
the white house were notified that there
would not be a reception to-day and
subsequently it was announced that
there would be none during the week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
RUSH ON THE CHICAGO.
Hundreds of Mechanics at Work on
the Big Cruiser.

New York April 6.-Orders have been
received for the immediate completion of
the work on the protected cruiser Chi
cago. Several hundred mechanics will be
kept at work on the Chicago until she is
ready to go into commission. The Chi
cago will be one of the most powerful
vessels of her class in the world. She will
carry four S-inch and fourteen 5-inch rifles
and large secondary battery. She will
have a speed of 10 knots and crew of
more than $50 men. It is said at the
navy yard that the vessel will be ready in
about two months. Orders were also re-
ceived for the enlistment of a crew for
the Saturn within the next three days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
SPAIN GIVES UP.
But Her Concession Has a String
Tied to It.

the situation to-day are confined to the
important part the queen regent is
taking in the crisis. She has practically
taken matters out of the hands of her
ministers, and is dealing direct with the
United States minister, General Wood
ford, through the German and Austrian
ambassadors, and is working earnestly
for peace.
1t is known beyond doubt that Spain
is now prepared to give all America has
asked for, though the form of this con-
cession must be gilded to suit Spanish
palates and must take into considera-
ton the political difficulties which con-
front SDain.
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WAR PREPARATIONS
Are Being Pushed on Both Sides
of the Atlantic.

Washington, April 6.-A telegram re-
ceived at the navy department TODAY
form the naval attache at London an
nounces that the Spanish officials have
contracted with Vickers Sons, Maxim
and other European manufacturers for
the prompt delivery of 200, 900 stands of
small arms and the necessary ammuni-
tion.
Washington, April Capt. .Sampson's
big war fleet at Key West will be stiIJ
further strengthened in a day or two bv
the arrival of the double turreted moni-
Tor Amphratite which left Beaufort this
morning for that purpose
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
THE TEXAS MOVES.
Goes to Join the Flying Squad
ron in Hampton Roads.

New York, April 6.-The battleship
Texas sailed to-day to join the flying
squadron at Hampton Roads. She
cast off her lines at the navy yard
dock at about 9 a. m, and proceeded
through the harbor to sea, followed by
salutes of the steam craft
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
CHINA SQUADRON
Is Preparing to Put to Sea At
Once.

Hong Kong, April 6.-The United
States fleet is preparing to go to sea
and supplies of coal are being purchas-
ed for the use of the American war
ships.
The United States authorities have
purchased the British steamer Nam
shin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
SHE FLOATS AGAIN.
The Cincinnati is Pulled Ont of the
Mud

Key West, April 6.-After two hours
work the tugs Merritt and Leyden sue
ceeded in pulling the Cincinnati off the
mud bank. AS the cruiser grounded at
high water it is believed she has not
sustained any damage but a regular
naval inquiry will be made
The United States gunboat Helena
arrived this morning from Lisbon and
anchored in the harbor
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
COME HOME!
General Lee Ordered to Leave
at the Earliest Moment.

New York, April Ga special to the
Herald from Washington, D. c., says:
A dispatch of the highest significance
was sent to Consul General Lee In
Havana by the state department late
last night.
1t contained orders for him to leave
Havana at the earliest possible mo-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
WAR WORK STOPPED.
300 Men Discharged at the
Springfield ArmOry.

Springfield, Mass. April 6.-Three
hundred men employed at the United
States armory here were discharged
this afternoon on orders from Washing
ton. These men were employed on the
old Springfield rifles.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
a BeautifuI Art Tapestrv Free.

The Union Pacific Tea company pre-
sents to every purchaser this week on
ly'' of soc and up, their classical Art
Tapestry in addition to the regular
checks or presents and over 500 special
presents to choose FROM
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
SPANISH TROOPS START
Artillerymen Leave Madrid for the
Canaries.

Madrid, April 6.-Two companies OF
se,,rs sailed for the Canaries today. The
crew of the French training ship Ip-
higen cheered the departing troops,
warmly reciprocated, making French
Spanish demonstration.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
HELENA In ERUPTION.
The Volcano Shows Signs of
Activity.

Seattle, wn., April 6.-There is great
CONSERVATION among the people living
in the towns in proximity to Mount st.
Helena. because the peak is showing
plainly and distinctly evidences of an
eruption. st. Helena is a sister peak to
Rainier and Adams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
X. C. WENT REPUBLICAN.
Democrats Elect But Four Members
of the Legislative Body.

Kansas City, April 6.-Conplete re-
ticket headed by Mayor James M.Jones,
to have been elected by an average ma
jority of 1,500. The upper house is en-
tirely Republican and the Democrats
elected but four out of fourteen MEM
bers of the lower house.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
TO ALL NEWS AGENTS.

Orders for any increase of regular
supply of papers should be mailed to
reach the State Journal mornings. All
telegraphic orders must be prepaid.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-06
CALLS 1T SETTLED.
Spain Has Fixed the Whole
Matter With Minister
WOOdfOrd.

Madrid. April 6.-It is said here that
a satisfactory settlement has been ar
rived at between the United States and
Spain.
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IN THE SENATE.

Miss cisneros Occupies a Seat in the
Gallery.
Washington. April ga notable scene
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The topeka.

Gravesend, Eng. sApril 6-The United
States Cruiser Diogenes, Lieutenant
John ]. Knapp commanding, passed
mere at 3:40 D. m. today bound for
Weymouth, where the United States
Ensign c. w. Hazleton arrived on Mon
day.
Topeka, thus favored, should make
some substantial expression of her ap-
probation of the honor. This might be
through the presentation of a silver ser
vice or some other suitable testimonial.
State Journal
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-08-26
ANXIETY FOR THE EIGHTH.
New York State Authorities Worried Over
Health of the Boys.

New York State Authorities Worried Over
Health of the Boys.
Albany, Aug. 26.-The state authori-
of the report of Surgeon General Terry
relative to the condition of the Eighth
regiment at Chickamauga. The state
ment of General Terry to the effect that
200 sick men of that regiment are with
out proper hospital facilities is causing
the most apprehension.
The authorities are at loss to ac-
count for the deplorable conditions de-
scribed in the dispatch. The general
will not disclose its contents further
than to state that there are nearly 400
of the men of the regiment i'll; that
there Is no room in the hospital for 200
of them: that there Is lack of proper
medicines. and that the conditions are
not conducive to the treatment needed.
A large supply of medicine has been
sent to the camp by express from this
city at the direction of the governor.
1t was requested by General Terry.
Governor Black states that he will
probably leave for Washington at once.
He will consult with the authorities in
regard to the troops of this state and
mastering out the Eighth and other
regiments.
A dispatch has just been received
from General Terry stating that the
health of the Sixty ninth regiment is
very good. The regiment camp is most
favorably located.