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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
DRAFTING A REPORT.
Work of subcommittee of Senate For
eign Relations Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Subcom-
mittee of the Senate committee on foreign
relations appointed to draft a report and
prepare a form of resolution outlining
course of action which this government
shall pursue towards Spain with reference
to Cuba so far completed its work to-day
that it will be able to report to the full
committee at its meeting tomorrow.
The subcommittee will recommend the
adoption of resolution declaring, in the
first place for the recognition of the indie
pendence of the Cuban republic and iii the
second for the Intervention by the United
States with her army and navy for the pur-
pose OF assisting the CubanS to secure in
dependence in case Spain continues to re-
fuse TO cOncede 1t. The committee will
treat the resembling of the order for the
concentration of the Cuban noncombatantS
as a subterfuge, and will dwell upon the
past If not the present treatment of these
unfortunates; will detail the Maine incident
and attempt to demonstrate that IL is a
sufficient cause for the declaration of war
if this country were DESTROYS of making it
such, and also will touch upon the injury
to American interests caused by the Cuban
struggle as full justification for our in
reference
There has been an effort to persuade the
committee that Spain S release of the recon-
centrados leaves the United States
tically without excuse for intervention, 1t
the committee has not so far been eon-
WINGED by this reasoning, and there is great
unanimity in the rejection of this view as
there is in the decision as to the general
course to be pursued.
The committee will report on Monday
unless 1T is then made evident that it has
been impossible for the President to COM
plete his promised message for lack of the
time. The disposition of the committee Is
now against much further postponement
for any cause The committees present in
formation is, however, to the effect that the
message will be ready for submission by
Monday.
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independent. These may be said to cover
everything except the Maine horror which
can very well be a subject of after CON
sideration. If the others can be settled. This
would put the concentrates back on their
ranches: 1t would rebuild Cuba and give
us back our commerce.-NeW Albany
Tribune.
If the blowing up of the Maine had hap
pened in the harbor of any other civilized
nation in the world except Spain, all the
power of the nations would have been ex-
erted to clear up the mystery and every
suspicious citizen held for examination. No
one can recall that Spain has made any
effort in this direction. Her whole course
has been to cover up the crime for crime
it was-Henry County Republican.
1t is doubtful if there has ever been an
issue before the American people concern
ing which there has been such unanimity
of feeling as the one which is now occupy
ing the attention of the executive and legis-
lative branches of the government to-day.
All will agree that war is horrible to. con-
template. but at the same time nearly all
will agree that in the present instance there
is no alternative unless it be humiliation
and disgrace.-Hammond Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Extensive preparations have been made in
Washington for a reception to Captain Sgs-
bee at the Arlington Hotel in that city this
evening. The reception is to be given I'M
der the auspices of the National Geographic
Society, of which the hero of the Maine is
an honored member Captain Sigsbee is the
inventor of the Lest method for deep-sea
sounding now in existence, and has made
some valuable contributions to geographic
knowledgesg There is certain very deep
body OF water off the West Indies, known
as the Sigsbee deep, which was discovered,
sounded and located by him. That would
be an appropriate place for naval battle
and the sinking of few Spanish ships
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
SPAIN COULD NOT YIELD.

If the Presidents ultimatum to Spain in
volved the independence of Cuba it is not
surprising that the Sagasta Ministry refused
compliance The wonder is that the Presi-
dert could have had any expectation of
such a result unless he believed that the
creditors OF Spain and those from whom
it must have assistance could make the
Ministry believe that it could not engage in
war. This it would be difficult TO do. Even
If tire Ministry should acquiesce. the Span
ish people. who have exaggerated notions
OF natioral honor, would not permit it. The
Ministry might recognize the independence
of Cuba on it's own motion, but it could not
yield to All outside demand until the stress
of war compelled it TO do so.
1t may be said that Spain should be ac-
customed to giving up colonial possessions
This is true; it has abandoned empires UNI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Spanish diplomacy is admirable for it's
cunning and shrewdness. From their point
of view nothing could have been better
adapted to secure European sympathy and
a further extension of time than the reply
to President McKinleys demand for a ces-
sation of hostilities In effect Spain said :
Certainly, we are perfectly willing to sus-
pend hostlities, provided the Cuban Legis-
lature, which is to meet in May, will APP
prove it, and provided, also, that General
Gomez, commander of the insurgents, will
agree to it, he to name the period of sus-
pension" OF course, the time thus gained
would have been utilized in getting ready to
renew the war against the Cubans, and
against the United States also.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Some of the English papers are very out
spoken on the Cuban situation. The St.
James Gazette thinks the Maine incident
still the most prominent feature, and that
Spain owes PREPARATION and most humble
apologies for it, while the Westminster
Gazette which few days ago thought the
resources of diplomacy ought not yet to be
exhausted" now. says:
Spain has had for the last three years two
plain alternatives before her in Cuba-to
clear UP or clear out When on top of all
comes the destruction of the American bat
tie ship by submarine mine in Havana
harbor, can we wonder that the people of
the United States are profoundly stirred or
that they should demand not clearing up,
for which the time is past, but clearing
out, for which no time is too soon?
That is well put Spain has had long
time in which to mend her government in
Cuba now it is time to end it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
STATE PRESS OPINION.

Right or wrong, wise or foolish the
American people propose to see Cuba free
very soon, or fight.-Marion Chronicle.
Let Spain get out of Cuba, peaceably if
she will. forcibly if she won't. Her rights
there have been forfeited by her inhuman-
ity.-Lagrange Standard
Our faith in Mckinley is still strong. We
believe that he will act and act promptly
when in his judgment the time to strike has
come, yet we feel that many regard him as
too Elwood Call Leader.
Wars of conquest, invasion, spoils, need
no excuse but might. The strong power
wins. But wars of Intervention on purely
ethical grounds must be demonstrably, in
the right beyond the question of the hu-
name observation-disclosures Call
Maybe the Spaniards think that your
Uncle Samuel is only bluffing. Well, if
they do, the sooner they disabuse their
minds of that delusion the better, for some
of these fine mornings they're going to
wake up to find themselves badly licked
The next war will show that the differ
ences between individuals and nationalties,
which always have had much TO do with
the result of battles and wars, will be far
more apparent and important under modern
conditions than they were in the days of
more primitive weapons.-Wanasn Pam
Dealer.
The hour is at hand for the government
of lincoln and Washington to assert its
powers and influence for right, justice and
the onward march of freedom and indie
pendencc. and stop the reign of horror now
prevailing in Cuba Let the President and
Congress act IN harmony ana act dt once.
Liberty Herald.
The whole matter has surely gone far
enough and the time has come for an ulti-
matum that will force such plain and
definite answers from Spain as will Indicate
at once the course of the United States. If
there is to be war, let Ii come before
Spain has opportunity to bring her entire
navy into western waters.-Franklin Re-
publican.
What we want in regard to Cuba is: /.
Spain to go home q Cuba to be free and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

der the force of arms and by diplomacy and
for money. No nation ever had such colonial
possessions in this hemisphere-most of
South and Central America and Mexico.
The surrender of those countries was due
TO the adverse fortune of war. and the sur
render was made to men of Spanish blood.
In North America diplomacy based upon
necessity led to the surrender of SPANS
domain
The demand for the ending of the war
in Cuba and the independence of the Gu
bans is a part of the plan which the Presi-
dent submitted to the Spanish Ministry long
ago. The Conservative Ministry practically
gave up the effort to conquer Cuba months
ago. The Liberals were called to the task
with a new policy involving autonomy. The
President promised time in which to try
that experiment. 1t was known long ago
that the Cubans would reject autonomy,
and that as policy it was opposed by the
Conservatives. De LONE in his famous let
ter declared it to be a failure. During this
period the Spanish military leaders have
made no real effort to subdue the insur-
gents. To-day the insurgents are stronger
than they were a year ago, while the Span
ish army is less formidable The Presi-
dent has waited as long as could be ex-
pected, and simply proceeds to carry out
the rest of his declared purpose, but, as said
at the outset, DIT seems Incredible that he
should expect Spain to retire from Cuba
and recognize it's independence upon his re-
quest as an ultimatum. That the President
has been preparing for war the past thirty
days is evidence that he had little faith in
that which he hoped for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

In the regular army the colored soldier is
making an excellent record. The surgeon
general. in his report for 1887. says that the
noneffciency OF the colored soldier from all
causes was s5.75 TO each 1000 to "a p per
I.ooo with white troops. The average loss of
time OF the coIo.ed soldier for sickness was
a42 days In the year. to 1911 for the white.
Only SO out OF 1900 eolored soldiers were
rejected Tor alcoholism. while the rate for
white soldiers was sl.z9. General Merritt
declares that the colored Voldier is brave
in battle" while in target practice with the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
Several Resolutions Introduced, but
No Action Taken.

Several Resolutions Introduced, but
No Action Taken.
WASHINGTON, April LIN the open ses-
sion of the Senate to-day Mr.. Chandler
called up the resolution he introduced yes
terday requesting the President to send the
Cuban consular correspondence to the SEN
ate, and at his suggestion it was referred to
the committee on foreign relations. Imme-
diately afterwards, however he introduced
another resolution, which went over, calling
on the secretary of state for the same in
formation.
After the passage of few bills the Sem
ate went into secret legislative session, the
proceedings occupying the greater part Of
the afternoon and being devoted to dis
cussion oc the wisdom of purchasing the
Danish West India islands.
Mr.. Mitchell presented telegram signed
by a score or more of prominent citizens of
Milwaukee. saving that the business and
conservative elements of the country were
in favor of peace unless war should be de-
manded to preserve the honor and dignity
OF the country. 1t was referred to the com
mittee on foreign relations;
Mr. Bacon offered resolution, which was
adopted requesting the secretary of war
to inform the Senate what provisions had
been made to protect the seacoast cities OF
Georgia and what part of the emergency
appropriation of S5e.Ov0,0OO had been ailotted
Mr. Quay to-day offered Il resolution on
the Following terms: THAT the commit
tee on foreign relations be and is hereby
instructed to report on CT before the 5th
inst a bill for the recognition of the re-
public of Cuta" 1t went over under the
rule.
secretary of the interior TO issue permit
to the American Invalid Society of Boston
TO occupy 100 acres of land on the aban-
doned Fort stanton military reservation in
New Mexico for national sanatOrium for
the treatment of pulmonary diseases; TO ex-
tend the right of communication 70 certain
homestead settlers on lands in Oklahoma
orened to settlement under The provisions
OF law, and to extend $4,000 TO the Uni
yersity of Kansas for relief.
A.31 n m. the Senate went from secret
legislative session into executive session and
soon afterwards adjourned until Monday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

WASHINGTON, April 1.-The Senate has
confirmed these nominations: Frank f. KEEL
logg to be collector of internal revenue for
the Sixth district of Missouri; Campbell l..
Maxwell, of Ohio, consul general at Santo
Domingo, Dominican republic; Mahlon NJ.
Garland surveyor of customs at Pittsburg,
pa. Judson w. Lyons, of Georgia, to be
register of the treasury To be consuls-
Louis Kaiser, of Illinois, at Mazatlan, Mex
leo; James c. McCook, of pennsylvania, at
Dawson City, NJ w T.. Maj. George w.
Davis Ninth Infantry. to be lieutenant
colonel and numerous army promotions
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
R,r FIeet for Alaskan Trade.

/. PHILADELPHIA, April 1.-The Empire
INSTRUMENTATION Company announces to-day
that ii has added TO its fleet OF boats for
The Yukon river four steamers and four
barge which 1t has just purchased from
Moran Brothers Il Co., of Seattle. These
boats. with those building az the Crescent
shin wards, Elizabethport, n. -, VIII give
tba Emnire line a fleet of eighteen river
boats and barges, all OF which are 70 be
finished. fully equipped and delivered AT ~:
MichaeIs by the time OF the opening OF
naNigation on the Yukon river. The man
ayers state that with their i've ocean steam
ers and eight river boats and barges the
Empire line viii have the largest ana most
complete fleet in the Alaska trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Pending the report of the court of inquiry
Captain sigsbse was absolutely retieent re-
garding the destruction of the Maine, but
now he expresses his opinion freely. He
has no hesitancy in saying" says the
Washington Post, that the finding of the
board Of inquiry was exactly in line with
his own opiaion from the beginning, and he
report would be.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

While MIR. Bailey demands that the right
Of self-government and citizenship shall be
given to Cubans, might he not make an
equally pathetic demand for the restoration
Of citizenship to $4,000 or 10000 colored men
in Louisiana who have been deprived of it
by the Democratic constitutional convention
III that State?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

new rifle the Twenty-fifth Infantry (col-
cred leads the department If United
States troops are to be used in Cuba the
colored men. If for no other than climatic
conditions. must be preferable
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Months ago it was predicted by self-wise
persons that Speaker Reed would be sure
TO do all in his power to hamper the Presi-
dent. Just now it would be difficult to find
3 Republican who has accepted more abuse
for standing by the President in all things
than has Mr. Reed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

NEW YORK, April Incorporation Coun-
sci Whalen made public an opinion to-day
in which he holds that this cltys contract
ing as its bonded Indebtedness The addi-
ton of this debt, nearly 81, 100000, BRINGS
the city very close TO the limit watch it
may borrow under the law, and will prevent
the erection of number of new school
houses and the extension of many streets,
and will tie up great deal OF other work
of public improvement for some years TO
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

If one or more European powers should
offer their good offices as mediators between
the United States and Spain, as seems not
unlikely the offer should be politely and
automatically, but firmly. declined. The
demand CT this government is Cuban indie
pendence and that does not admit of COM
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

The Bryanite fusonists in oregon have
planlxs of which are 16 to ], destruction of
national banks and government ownership
Of railroads. There are but two or three
more absurdities in the middle-of-the-road
platform.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Those who predict that Spanish troops
would fight an American army with desper-
ate courage cannot have made the conduct
OF the army in Cuba the basis of their as
sumption. The Spanish officers in Cuba
have shown no capacity for leadership and
the soldiers have done no fighting that
comes up to the dignity of war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

The patriotic example of the New York
Legislature in making large appropriation
for war purposes is being followed by the,
Legislatures of other States. Our system
OF federal and state. governments never APP
peared to better advantage than in a war
crisis
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

There has been no intimation that Senator
Mason will resign his seat in the Senate
to raise regiment for the glorious war"
which his soul desires. The senator has not
contemplated war in nearer relation than
that of Artemus Ward-his first wife's re-
10 ti.ros.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
rour Ktled ana one FatnIly scaIaed.

CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY. April Ia
boiler explosion four miles north of town,
outright and fatally hurt another. The dead
are: Thomas Rttcliff Doc Wright, Clar-
ence Ratcliff and Thomas Newcomb. Eima
Of the engine and shingle mill were demol-
isheo. Fragments were blown in every dl-
rection Low water caused the accident
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Dear Doctor-A year ago / was so weak
and emaciated that it was with great diff
Guilty could work. Since taking two bot
ties Of your wonderful remedy L have
grown so strong that L don't have to work
at ALL"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

A correspondent of the Boston Herald is
sure that the thing which the United States
most needs r'is a good thrashing.' This
comes Of reading a paper which defines the
stars and stripes as "a fabric in three
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

1t must be admitted that as an incident
the sinking of the Maine is not entirely in
dependent of the general situation. The
American people believe that Spain is re-
eponsibIe, and that none but men connected
with the arsenals of Havana could have
possession Of the torpedo which caused the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

1t would be well to make list of those
who have been demanding war right off,
to the end that they may be notified when
the recruiting offices are opened for volun-
4eers to fight Spain.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
Sad Happening.

First Hen-Why so sad, dear?
Second Hen-That near-sighted golf play
er mistook my newest egg for the ball.
There is one consolation; HE is sad, too
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

There have been too many half settle
ments in Cuba leading 80 future wars and
atrocities. 1t is time for settlement on
the only permanent basis Of Spanish evacua-
tion of the island.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

One naturally wonders whether King AL
fonso of Spain is missing any school or
sleep on account of the troubles that are
besetting .his' kingdom ON every hand
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Spain is poor in cash and credit, but she
has a boundless wealth of diplomacy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Watts-Did you know that a piano has
been built that can be heard six miles?
Potts-That isn't so bad as it sounds.
Plenty of guns will carry twice that dis
lance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

No matter what the position of Russia
may be on the questions now agitating the
American and Spanish statesmen, the Presi-
dent has one "czar' on his side
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

The United States will wait long time
before it will have better cause of war
against Spain than the destruction of the
Maine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

If the "b'ys' had sensed the proposition
IN the platform of the Taggart convention
demanding law for the regulation of pri-
maries they would have kicked against it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

The next thing for the naval geniuses to
invent in order to complicate matters still
more is a destroyer of torpedo-boat destroy
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
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Not much eloquence or emotion should be
wasted upon the Cubans. as seems the pur-
pose of orators who always ignore facts
and overwork the imagination.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Consul General Lee was the only Demo-
crat cheered in the Democratic convention,
and he is believed to be a gold bug.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

Against the above there are demand La
bilites outstanding amounting to $6zl 81 ,525,
The comparative statement of the govern
ment receipts and expenditures during
March shows that the total receipts were
$32, 95S, 750, a loss of about $3OOO,OOO as com
during March aggregated S31 $50, 444, an m
crease of nearly $5,O08000 over March, 1897
under the recent appropriation 70: the ma
tionaI defense. The customs during the
month were over 100000 less than March
heavy on account of the pending tariff act
The receipts from internal revenue in
creased last month about $1,OOO,OOO.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02

- the probabilities of war increase Bonn
bastes Furioso will make himself less con-
spicuous.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
OVerNYOrked.

De Hamme-We actors are sadly over
worked.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY in the newspapers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-02
Atchison Globe.

III our women folks are worrying because
of the fear that we Will enlist in case Of
war with Spain. they can quit it.