The herald., 1898-03-16

AlOS WE(INGSOAx MOkN1NuN0I
of the vessels are at New York. Boston,
Philadelphia and Baltimore, where they
will be inspected and the lists sifted down
to those worth considering.
These then will be classed as to their de-
sirability under the emergencies which
may arise. The decisions of the auxiliary
cruisers board will be forwarded to Wash
ington. probably by the close OF the week
and as fast as the facts In regard to the
vessels are filed consideration will be given
to the work Of arming them In the best
and most speedy manner for effective use.
The board decided not to detain the st.
Louis, and she will sail tomorrow.
| WILL KEEP CUBA
| ROME, March l5.-The Tribuna publishes
an interview on the Cuban situation and
the relations between Spain and the United
States with Senior Cipriano del Mazo, the
| Spanish ambassador to Italy. He says:
Relations between Spain and the United
States continue cordial. The Maine explo-
sion was accidental If her captain had
been on board the disaster would probably
have been averted. Most of the alarmist
rumorS circulated are stock exchange
maneuvers. Wall street spectators hav-
| ing embarked their capital in the Cuban
| revolution are at a loss how to precipitate
war.
But it is a vain dream. Spain possesses
Cuba and will keep 1t by love or by force.
| That henceforth is an engagement OF
honor. Besides, the revolution will be sup
pressed before the 1st of May.
81 do not believe that there will be war
between Spain and the United States be-
cause nobody desires it. If. however, it
should unfortunately break out Spain
would have recourse to privateering and
Americas commerce would be ruined"
ENGLISH SYMPATHY
LONDON, March 16.-The Honorable Ar
tillery company of London gave banquet
last night to Messrs. Hedges, Ferris and
Lewis of the Boston Honorable Artillery
company, the Earl of Denbigh presiding.
Among the guests were Consul General Os-
borne, Vice and Deputy Consul General
Westcott and Lieutenant Colwell, naval at
tache of the United States embassy. Lord
Denbigh in toasting 1.-The president of the
United States, equally honored in England
and America" said:
I'VE all deeply sympathize with America
in the sad national disaster that befell the
Nldlue. EIcSlutilt MCNlulSyp SOOi icNSi-
headed, is not likely to run his country into
any unnecessary danger, while, as an hon
orable ruler, he must be jealous of the
honor of his country
Consul General Osborne. who received
an ovation on rising to reply to the toast.
referred to the talk of the Anglo American
alliance and testified to the friendship ex-
listing between the two countries. He said
he did not believe that either needed pro-
lection, unless against a combination of
powers, but should that combination ever
occur, he was confident that the protec-
ton would be generously given.
Mr.. Osborne expressed the opinion that
the strained relations between the United
States and Spain would soon be removed.
ONE MORE BODY
HAVANA, March ia body was dis
covered in the mud below the wreckage
this evening and will be raised tomorrow.
This will make three bodies recovered
within thirty hours, none of which can be
identified. There is no direct news today
from Sagua, but 1t is known that the Fern
and the Bergen. with supplies, have ar
rived there. Beginning with Monday next
kitchen capable of serving 1000 will be
opened at Ancha del Norte, Havana, in
charge of Mrs. Soldberg A central sta
ton will be located opposite the Campo
Marte. This will feed 1900 daily. Three
other stations will be opened Sunday, but
| these will feed only 5000. The completed
arrangements provide for feeding more
than 1900 people here daily.
HOPES FOR PEACE, BUT
WASHINGTON. March 15.-General Mel
10 hao oil I,ov, !
of the Second army corps here tonight He
said in part:
mo nation has ever had so much to say
against war, against the maintenance OF a
large army, or against anything that might
lead up into open conflict. And no nation
had so much to say in favor of peace and
arbitration No people are so anxious 10
maintain peace at home and abroad as the
American people. We would not enter
into any conflict without just provocation
or righteous cause. We are slow to take
up our arms, but when the time comes
trust We will not be found slumbering.
hope there will be no war. I, soldier.
trust that If there is war. there will be no
Bull Run to begin with, but an Appomat-
tox. We will be prepared, SO that the con-
flict will be short sharp and decisive"
TIME TO KEEP STILL
LONDON. March 15.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail reports an
interview with Admiral Bermejo minis
ter of marine, in the course of which the
minister said:
"The eXigencies of the times demand
that the government pursue a policy OF
silence, and we should not be doing our
duty if we initiated the Americans in pub.
fishing information as fast as received,
only to deny it the following day."
DEFENSE
HURRY-UP ORDERS
PORTLAND, Ore, March 15.-The Wold
& Zwicker Iron works today received or
ders from the navy department to rush
work on torpedo boats Nos. 12 and 13, which
are under construction at their ship yards
in this city. The boats are now almost
ready to be launched, and it is probable
they can be completed within two months
The plans and model for the third torpedo
| boat No. 90 to be constructed by Wolf &
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