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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20
THE FOURTH FLEET.
Vessels for 1t are Now All Selected

VOSSOAS NOA ~ aIO NO" III HOAOC0OO'
San francisco, Cal. June 20.-The fourth
fleet of transports to convoy troops to
Manila will probably consist of the CITY
of Puebla. due here on the 2Ist from Puget
sound; the Peru, due here on the oath inst
from Hong Kong: the Alameda. due here
from Australia, and the Acapulco, now on
the way from Panama and due here on
the Goth instant. They will be. pressed
into the service if necessary. To these
may be added the Northern Pacific COM
pany's steamers Victoria and Olympia now
at Seattle. Both these vessels have been
granted American register and are
available trOopships. Combined. this
fleet will accommodate all the troops that
will be left at the camp. so that ships will
only then be required for further drafts OF
soldiers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

Attorney GODDARD asked the county at
torney for permission for John Collins
to eat dinner at his home this noon in
company with the family, his attorneys
and an officer. The request was po-
IiteIy refused. A good dinner was sent
to him from his home, however. Since
Sheriff Cook allowed him to make trip
to his home after the arrest, there was
considerable criticism, and the county
attorney decided not to take any chan
ces in the case, and wanted to avoid all
criticism. Collins ate a hearty meal
seeming to relish it.
John Collins cell at the county jail
is sweet with the perfume of flowers.
Numerous bouquets have been sent to
him by lady friends, and the dingy cell
has been converted into a sumptuous
room with the flowers and furnishings
given him A bright colored Navajo
blanket sets off the bed, giving it an
appearance of a divan. A small table
is in the cell on which are a lamp with
fancy shade and books and papers. Col
lins' fine pipe is within easy reach, and
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20
OWING to the strike.

London. June 20.-Replying to a ques-
ton in the house of commons today, the
first lord of the admiralty. Mr. Goschen.
said the annual naval maneuVerS had been
abandoned in consequence of the serious
character of the strike of the coal miners In
Wales. Although the British admiralty
never possessed a larger stock of coal
than at present, Mr.. Gosehen said it was
thought prudent to husband it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20
NO FLAGS OF TRUCE.
BlancO Gives Notice That He
Will Fire on Them Hereafter.

Key West, June 2O.-It is learned
from naval officers here that Captain
General Blanco has notified the Ameri-
can blockading fleet that he will here
after recognize no flag of truce, adding
that every vessel within six miles range
will be fired upon whether flying the
stars and stripes or a white flag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

A.-John Collins.
Q.-What did he say?
A.-There was a horse and buggy in
front and he inquired whose it was
Then he went out and got into the bug
gy. He said he wanted to go to the
telegraph office.
Q.-Who was in the buggy?
Al didn't know who the man was
that had the buggy.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20
DARE THEY Do IT?

Madrid, June 2O.-The belief is expressed
in government circles that Captain Gen
eral August will ask the foreign warships
to land detachments to occupy Manila on
the ground that he is no longer able to
resist the insurgents
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20
EXCHANGE REFUSED.

Washington,J June 20.-The following was
received today from Commodore Watson:
Captain general states Spanish govern
men refuses to exchange prisoners" Hob
son and his men are prisoners in question.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20
Accident to the Kaiser wilhelm.

Southampton, June 2O.-The North
German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm
de Crosse, Capt. Engelbart, has arrived
here from Bremen with a damaged rud-
der and is in dry dock having it re-
paired. She will proceed to New
York on Friday next.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

torneys GoGard and Hayden. A crowd
of curious people followed the party
closely and many women rushed along
side to get a good view of Collins.
A crowd gathered around the county
Jail after he had been taken in and re-
manned there for fully fifteen minutes.
This makes me tired said Attorney
GODDARD, people seem to be crazy over
this trial. The way they push in there
is awful"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20
sAGAsTA wEAKENs.
Acknowledges the Critical Condition
Prevailing at Manila.

Madrid, June 2O.-Prime Minister Sa-
gasta briefly announced in the chamber
of deputies the critical condition of Ma
nila causing deep depression. which
counteracts the elation which followed
the departure of Admiral Camara's
squadron.
In an interview today Gen. Weyler
denounced the sending of a squadron
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

Odd you see any tracks on a
shingle roof?
A.-NO.
Q.-Is there a shingle roof over the
kitchen?
Al think not.
Q.-Are you sure2
Ayes, pretty sure.
Tim Donovan, police sergeant, was
next called.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20
HOOK FOR JUDGE.
Senator Bakers Bill May Mean the
Leavenworth Man.

W G. Hook of Leavenworth wants
the place as assistant to Judge G. @.
Foster in the Kansas federal court,
which will be created if the bill intro
duced by Senator Baker, Hooks law
partner. becomes a law.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

The array of legal talent is extensive.
County Attorney Jetmore and H. c.
Stafford sit near each other and often
confer. Mr.. Jetmore conducts the ex-
animation. Assistant County Attorney
Galen Nichols, with his handsome mus
tache, takes notes of important points
developed in the examination. Assist
ant County Attorney Guy also is near
and lends an attentive ear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

al in force, especially a large number of
ladies. Mrs. Edwin Lange, Miss May
Lange and Carl Nellis sat about ten
feet from Collins, and within the rail-
ing.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

In the audience portion were several
ladies who have known John Collins
well, notably among them a daughter
OF a wealthy TOpekan, to whom he had
paid attention several months ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

to do, as practically no objections have
been made in the examination of wit
neSSes, and no motions were made.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

Attorney GODDARD conducts the cross
examination and Attorney Chas. Hay
den watches closely the coroner in
quest testimony transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

The judges desk of the appellate
court room is becoming to Justice Nc
| CHntock. So far he has had but little
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

Sam Bishop and w. I. Jamison sit
quietly by and are ready at any mo-
ment to make objection to any testimo-
ny which would injure the interests OF
Jordan and Harper, the colored men
who are in Jail under the charge of COM
plicity in the murder.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20
Notes and Incidents,

John Collins friends were at the tri-
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-06-20

The crowd remained in the court
room after the attorneys had left for
the noon recess, intently watching John
Collins. Most of the men filed out but
the women nearly all remained and
crowded close to the railing watching
Collins. He sat at the table awaiting
the constable. A lady pressed forward
as John Collins arose and said to At
tOrney GODDARD:
May L shake hands with John.
know him but he don't know me?'
mo, I guess not" replied Mr.. God
ard, 1T is best not to have any dem
onstration."
The lady looked disappointed. but she
stood and looked sympathetically at the
prisoner.
Constable Ross nodded to John Col
Inns, and the latter took his hat and
followed him in company with At
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-06
GREAT BRITAIN'S REFUSAL.
TO join tho Movement OF tho Powers to
onor Mediation between Sonin and This
Corntry-Erauce tho Primu Mover.

TO join tho Movement of tho Powers to
onor Mediation between Sonin and This
Cormtry-Erance tho Primu Mover.
LONDON, April 5.-The movement of
the powers of Europe for joint offer
OF mediation between the United States
and Spain hns received severe, and
probably fatal rebuff In the form OF a
definite refusal upon the part OF the
British government to participate In 1t.
Many conflicting and erroneous hints
regarding this scheme to bring tho
Hispano-Amcrican quarrel under the
Jurisdiction OF the concert OF Europe"
have been telegraphed from the differ
ent European capitals, From the high
est authorities the Associated Press has
obtained an outline OF the details OF the
movement, as learned by London d!plo-
mats. The project is dlstlnctivcly of
Spanish origin and was set on foot by
two Influences. official and personal, the
former requesting the good Offices Of tho
chancellors Of Europe. while tho Queen
regent attempted personally to innu-
ence tho sovereign.
1t Is understood that the tenor OF
these communications was to the effect
that European interests are threatened
by what Spain terms ''the prctcnsions OF
the United States 10 the right TO inter-
fcre In colonial matters"
France. not Austria, was the prime
mover IN the suggested mediation, and
by her counsel 1t was suggested to the
Rrifisb f0rairp nflicn Tint I'm pan,a,,
unite In note to The United States and
Spnin Offering to mediate In the dis
putes between those two countries.
Great Britain however. definitely refus-
cd TO join In the movement. stating In
substance that the Cuban question did
not concern her, White 1t was not ac-
tually announced that Great Britain
sympathizes with American intervcn-
tion 20 Gnd the war In Cuba, such gym
pathy is fact Communications look.
Ing to mediation are Slili being en-
changed between the continental pow,
ers, but they recognize that Great
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-06

Brlthln's refusal 10 cooperate will rob
the movement OF much OF It's weight.
The emperor OF Austria is the most
deeply interested from certain stand
points. but financial Interests scem TO
have nciuated France even more than
dynastlc interest nctuated Emperor
Francis Joseph. t.8
Emperor William, OF Germany. is
known to be lukcwarm In the matter,
but there is reason 10 believe he has
learned that the mnjority OF Germans
are unwilling that Germany should op-
pose the United States. 4s sH
It's still uncertain whether the contl-
mental powers will finally offer media
tion, now that Great Britain has cold.
shoufdcred the matter. The diplomats
do not believe the United States would
accept such an offer. the combination
being 80 evidently biased in favor OF
Spain TIM. Spain would gladly submit
her quarrel 10 such tribunal. The
chief Importance OF the movement, In
the opinion OF diplomat who Is con.
versant with the situation, Is that It
probably will have the effect OF Widen
Ing the cleavage between Great Brit
nin and other nations and OF strengths
ening the growing sympathy and COM
munity of Interests OF the United States
and Great Britain.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-06
UNITED sTATEs REFUSED
To Considor tho Pope's InterventS ION.
PEsidsnt Declined With Thanks. -

To Consider tho Pope's InterventSo
rSsldsnt Declined With Thanks.
LONDON, April ia special dispatch
from Rome published here this AFTER
noon says a telegram received at the
vatican from the United States has an
nounced the failure OF the pope's inter-
ventlon. II says that President Nc
Kinley showed himself extremely sAnsl-
BILE OF the initiative taken by the pnnaGf,
but 1t Is impossible for him 10 overcome
the prejudice, even though unjust, en-
tertained by majority OF the American
people against the vatican's Intervention
In political Affairs.
The special dispatch further says the
message from the United States to Rome
which is alleged to have been sent by
President Mckinley added that "he was
opposed to war now as in the past, and
would still do all possible 10 avoid nav
ing recourse to such q lamentnEie ex-
pedient," which he considered TO be ''un-
worthy OF civilized countries, but he
could not do so against the sentiment of
the nation. which claimed the independ-
ence OF Cuba and cessation OF the hor-
rors which have been going on for three
years In that unhappy island"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-06
WAR SPIRIT IN SENATE.
Senators Chandler. Turpio and Others Adj
vocato Driving Spain from tho hvesterr

Senators Chandler. Turpio and Others Adj.
vocato Driving Spain from the Western
Hemisphrre.
WASHINGTON. April 5.-THE
UNITED STATES OUGHT IMME-
D1ATELY TO DECLARE WAR
AGAINST SPAIN AND TO MAINTAIN
THAT WAR UNTIL THE PEOPLE
OF CUBA ARE MADE FREE FROM
SPANISH STARVATION AND
CRUELTY. AND THE GOVERN
MENT OF THE ISLAND FIRMLY Es-
TABLIsHED AS AN INDEPENDENT
REPUBLIC"
This utserance by Senator Chandler. OF
New Hampshire, in a carefully prepared
statement Of his position on the Cuban
crisis was the climax Of an extended dis
cuss!on OF the subject participated in by
several members in the senate this after
noon.
Speeches had been delivered by Mr.
Turner (Wash.); Mr.. Harris CKas.). and
Mr. Kerney (Delaware). all Of whom
took strong ground for vigorous and In
s.ant action by the United States. In
deed, Mr.. Turner took substantially the
came position as that OF Mr.. Chandler
basIng his demand for action upon the
Maine catastrophe.
Profound attention was attracted by
the speech delivered by Mr.. Turpie. OF
Indiana. one of the members NJ the for
eign relations committee. Briefly but
scathingly he reviewed the Spanish con-
duct Of Cuban affairs and declared In the
strongest terms for interventfon-that
would mean somethlng-that would
drive Spain from control Of every foot
Of territory in the western hemisphere.
The speech was 4 clear, concise state
ment of the position in which this coun-
try had been placed by Spanish out
RACES, insults and crimes"
AT the conclusion OF the speeches on
the Cuban question the senate resumed
consideration OF the sundry civil bill. the
only important progress made being the
adoption in slightly modified form OF the
committee amendment suspend!ng the
forestry reservation proclamation OF
1893.
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LEE IS NOT AFRAID
Bat 1T is Likely That all Consnis TO Cnba
VIII be Recalled Within the Next Day

or Two. l.--.-4., -sls
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 5.--1n-
formation received at the state depart
ment from Consul General Lee, at Ha-
vana, docs not indicate that he regards
himself or the other consular officials In
Cuba in any special danger ut this time,
and in reply to the suggestion that it
might be expedient for him to hasten
his departure, lie has informed the de-
partment that about ten days would be
necessary for the consuls throughout
the island to arrange for their departure,
except In case Of emergency.
No definite action has yet been taken
in regard to the removal of the consuls.
but IL seems probable that they will be
recalled within the next day or two.
The government has given General Lee
instruction to see to the safety Of our
consuls and all Americans In Cuba, and
has given him full authority to go to
whatever expense is necessary, includ-
ing the hire of vessels that may be nee
essary TO secure this end.
Secretary Long was asked late this
afternoon II he had received any advices
from Havana indicating a necessity for
postponing the Presidents message, to
which he replied: mo. the message will
so TO Congress Tomorrow"
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should recommend recognition " Gu
ban Independence and which did not in
deed contlne Itself 10 the support OF the
Presidents Recommendation for inter-
vention only. This position was taken
because of the generally expressed con-
vlction among the senators present that
I In case OF war with Spain and the tri.
umph OF the armies Of the United States.
this country should be left free to dis
pose Of Cuba as she might see proper.
The prevailing opinion among sena-
tors Is that the committee will recede
from Its position for both Independence
and Intervention, and report resolu-
tlon in accordance with the Presidents
Recommendation for Intervention alone,
but this IS not certain. or three mem
tbers Of the committee seen. all classed as
pro-Cuoans, Senator Frye announced
himself satisfied with intervention: an
other, Senator Foraker, announced that
he would not favor the change. third,
Senator Davis. refused to commit HIM
self. Senator Lodge had previously said
that he would support the Presidents
pnSifion -H.H .r.. .sEa
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-06

WASHINGTON, April 5.-The war
department and the general OF the army
are considering the question OF utinz-
ing the eleven stiuare miles which the
government owns at the ChiclsamauEa
military park as the point for concen-
tratiEs troops In the south for organl-
Zatton and instruction, and also as the
location OF such reserves as may be
needed for the gulf and south Atlantic
fortiiicatOns from New Orleans 10
Charleston. Such portions OF the re-
serve as might be needed could reach
any Of these Qualifications In twelve
hours from ChIckamauga. When not
needed they would be in healthier
camps than on the coast In hot weather.
A railroad two stations at the park
skirts It's western boundary There are
5000 acres Of open woods from which
all urderbrush has been removed and
1000 acres Of dry fields the whole suit
able for excellent camps. All portions
OF the park are reached by the best
roads which the government could con-
struct There Is ample room 10 camp
10000 troops. N a-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-06
NEWS FROM ANDREE,

The Artic Explorer, Said to boon tho Way
from Afnaka in Custody OF Er.Unlted
States ,iniI Carrier,
VICTORIA, B. C., April 5.-Jack Carr,
ex-United States mail carrier. arrived
at Departure Bay from st. Mlchaels via
Dawson. with advices from Andree, the
Arctic explorer.
The news OF the arrival OF Jack Carr
with advices from balloonist Andree
was tclesraphed from Departure Bay
upon the arrival Of the steamer upon
which Carr travelled from st. Michacls.
No details were given beyond the fact
that Carr had such adviccs. and nothing
further Is obtainable until the steamer
arrives at Vancouver or Victoria some
time tonight. as she has already left
Departure Bay, which Is sixty miles
from this place.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-06
BERNABE'S PLEA
For Simple JnstIco md Fair Treatme mt of
Spain,s sPositIon-Spanish Minister Stiil
> Hopeful ot Peaceful Solution OF DlHt.

For Simple Justico HuA Fair Treatment OF
Spain,s Posltlon-Spanish Minister Stiil
Hopeful oe Peaceful Solution or DlHt-
culttrs.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The Span
ish minister, Senor Polo j Bernabe. was
seen at the Spanish legation to-day and
consented TO talk on the present coEdi-
ton OF affairs. He spoke freely and ct
times with intense earnestness. The
interview Is authoritative throughout
II am stlll hopeful OF peace" said he.
THAT may seem optimistic at n mo-
ment when such passions arc aroused.
such naval and military operations 60
Ing on, and when the current OF public
sentiment seems TO be that war Is In
eyitable. cannot say that i base my
view that peace will prevail upon any
direct or official Information. On the
contrary, It Is my individual Judgment,
based solely upon the conviction that
In these enlightened days. two SELF
respecting nations. made up Of men and
women OF high aspirations and noble
ipstincte. capnot and Will not resort to
that last and brutal cxpedent OF war.
1t would be too waraon. too criminal,
too offensive 10 all the dictates OF CIV
ilizatIon and Christianity for such an
awful consequence 10 be brought about.
To be sure, cannot close my eyes 10
certain obvious circumstances existing
both here and In Spain. At times these
have inclined 10 share the popular view
that the relations between the two
countries were fast approaching an lr-
rcconcilablc Issue. And yet, at no time
has 1t seemed to me. nor does It seem
to me now. that that Issue has pro-
gressed beyond the bounds OF q reason-
able and Just settlement, alike honor
abic to both governments. i#
Consider for moment some OF the
clements OF this present crisis" tho
minister went OF. speaking with much
yiEor. Can II be possible that your
people Will consider only one side OF the
Cnec? Let .uB for q moment ndmhl TINT
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WASHINGTON, April 5.-Regardlng
the intervention OF the pope between the
United States and Spain 1t can be again
reiterated that no such proposal has
been made this government. and that it
there is to be papal mediation it must
be between Spain and the insurgents,
and that any suaslon the vatican can
exert should be directed at Madrid.
Archbishop Ireland was in Washington
last week and informally, knowing no
formal and direct proposition would be
at all acceptable. personally, as stated
by the Associated Press last Friday
night. urged the President TO adopt as
paclficatory an attitude as possible, but,
as stated, didn't go beyond this.
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WASHINGTON, April 5.-The senate.
committee on foreign relations was
promp: in getting together to-day. The
meeting was held for the especial pu--
pose OF deciding whether the commit
tee should make its report on the Gu
ban situation to-day or postpone that
action until after the Presidents mes
gage shall be received tomorrow. In
view of all the circumstances the COM
mittee lost little time in reaching a con-
clusion to delay its report until the
message should be read tomorrow.
The document will be referred to the
committee Immediately upon It's pre-
sentatioE In the senate ard will be re-
ported back 10 the senate as promptly
as circumstances will permit.
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To Embark Americans,

HAVANA. April 5.-Thc Bnchc and
the Blake arrived this morning from
Key West to take American citizens 10
Key West who desire TO leave. It now
appears that yellow fever prohibitions
are modified In Florlda only 10 far as
Americans are concerned. AL tho news
papers accept the reported mediation OF
the pope as n certainty, believing that
the danger OF rupture is uvertcd
El DIario de In Marina asserts tlmtIt
peace Is severed the firm and wa:-lii,c
attitude OF the Spanish people have
muchto do with It. 'S-. Oh. &
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En- Routc to "Tno 'front.'

PITTSBURGH, April 5.-A special
train of q passenger coach and eight
freight cars passed through the city
to-day over the Pennsylvania line en-
route from Franlrford arsenal, Rock
Island, H., 10 Fort McHenry, Banl-
more. The train is in charge OF Lieut..
Waiter S. Hughes and Lieut.. George 81.
Stoney. 1t carries. two elght-inch rapid
fire guns and a large quantity Of ammu-
milton for small arms and rapid fire
guns. Lleuts. Hughes and Stoney are
under orders to report at the Brooklyn
navy yard for active duty.