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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Really no information has been re-
ceived since Captain Sigsbee's first dis
patch adding to our knowledge OF the
disaster. All we know is that the Maine
blew up. There is abundant room for
speculation of all sorts, but no conclu-
sion can be arrived at until an examina-
ton has been made by the divers and
more facts obtained. 1t is "A simple
fact to say that such a thing might
happen by design, or il might happen
by accident. Therefore, my impression
has been all along. and rather think the
general opinion preponderates in tho
same direction, that it must have been
accidental.
"You may say absolutely that there
has been no secret cabinet meeting;
that nothing has taken place in cab
met that the public have not been in
formed about: that the whole policy OF
this department has been to give pub
lie all the dispatches; that the depart
ment has no more knowledge on the
subject of the disaster or even the cir
cumstances attending il than have the
public, and that the report which was 10
the effect that Captain Sigsbee had
warned the department that the Maine
was in danger from submarine mines
or torpedoes is utterly without founda-
ton, no such report ever having been re-
ceived from him or from anybody else"
The secretary also denied briefly and
comprehensively wild rumors that he
had requested the chief Of police of
New York to guard the Vizcaya, and
that he had selected Constructor Bowles
TO go 10 Havana and raise the Maine.
The secretary. when asked what the
departments estimate of the conduct
OF Captain Sigsbee i'm the terrible sit
uation i'm which he had been placed re-
piled: II think express the feeling OF
the president as well as myself when
say that Captain Sigsbee has conducted
himself as an officer OF our navy should.
He was the last to leave his ship when
she went down. HIS dispatch that
night was so complete that since then
i have thought of no question OF fact to
ask him which is essential 10 the situa-
tion and which he could answer which
Is not covered by that dispatch. Its
tone, too. is that OF discreet and level
headed man who realized the impress
sion any word from him. at that time,
would have on the public mind. Moth
ing is harder than for a naval officer to
lose his ship. so that have great sym
pathy for him. I await with con-
fidence. further reports"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19
Mr.. Hale expressed the hope that Mr.

Mr.. Hale expressed the hope that Mr..
Mason would not press his substitute.
The disaster. he said, was even now be-
ing thoroughly investigated by the
executive department of the govern
ment, and as soon as tangible results
were reached the facts would be COM
municated to congress. Il had hoped" :"
said Mr. Hale. that this entire matter
might be disposed OF without debate. 1t
seems TO me that in the circumstances
and in the light OF this most melancholy
affair ii is now inopportune to indulge
in debate uponit." Mr.. Hale was willing
TO withdraw his objections to the reso-
luton Of Mr.. Allen. but the substitute
suggested by Mr.. Mason was even more
Objectionable in it's form.
MIR. Mason followed in a speech re-
plete with sensational utterances. He
had no disposition to inname "A situation
already so exciting, but he felt that his
substitute was fully justified by the
feelings and desires of the people. He
understood that the navy department
was making an investigation OF the
disaster. but congressional investiga-
ton was demanded by the people. The
people were fast coming to the con-
clusion that matters concerning this
Cuban affair, including the De Lone
letter incident and the loss of the Maine.
OF which they ought TO know, were being
concealed from them. Mr.. Mason did
not desire to reflect upon the motives or
honor OF anybody, but he suggested that
the officials of the navy department in
making their investigation would nat
urally endeavor TO cover up any blame
that might attach to them. THE
trouble with us is, declared Mason. with
great vehemence. that we have adopted
the Spanish policy OF putting every
thing off until tomorrow. Let this dis
astcr be thoroughly investigated by con-
eress, and then we shall know that IL
Will be done right" The country, he
continued, was tired OF the secret con-
siderations OF such questions, He was
Lot willing to strike out immediate"
from the resolution. Everyone was in
terested in knowing who blew up the
Maine. and all wanted that information
Why delay? I'VE were told three years
ago to wait. In the meantime the
Spanish diplomats had sat at our tables
and partaken OF our hospitality, while
we were still waiting and had continued
been crowned by the Maine catastrophe
with its loss of $50 precious American
lives"
Mr. Hale interrupted Mr.. Mason to say
that there was no disposition TO post
pone inquiry. The whole subject matter
was even now undergoing investigation.
and I'm view of the promptness which
had been exercised, there was no reason
for impugning the motives of the of
ficials of the department. He thought
the senate could reasonably wait few
days until the results of the investiga-
tion could be given TO the public. Ho
hoped the senate would see the pro-
priety of not making this an occasion
for inflammatory speeches. and that all
would take the view that I'm the presence
of calamity which had appalled, the
whole world. today was not the proper
time for an appeal to passion and preju-
dice
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

given to few actors and those who have
achieved distinction in this wonderful
part during the past 30 years can be
counted on the fingers of a hand. They
are prominent figures because Of their
genius and remarkable mental gifts Snch
natural endowments well developed In
tie school Of art are required 10 place be-
fore students "a comprehensive ana salts
flying illusion or this king of the dramatic
realm. Mr.. keene is entitled to praise
for his pralsevorthy endoavor and for the
opportunity to hear the beautiful play
which he afforded. Mr. Hanfori was es-
recially effective as the King and Miss
Lucia Moore was charming as Ophelia.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

The cast is nealry the same as IL was
last season with ldrs. Leslie Carter rs it's
brilliant chief personality. Mrs. Carter
In her in Interpretation Of the heroins, Mary
land Calvert, is. in companion with the
artists who havs preceded her, ss unique
In her method rs shs is charming In her
personality. She is nothing IL rot origl-
nal. Theresis no trace in her psrlorn q ICE
of conventionalty, nor suggestion of
"staRiness. In action, expression read
ing, and in all the subtle touches that
& nd TO complete 50 perfect n porlraiturs
of character, rer work Is q vivid, lumi-
nous reflect of human nature.
Her biaryalnd Calvert is the authors
ideal, yitalIzed and given life and being,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

beauty, siren 9Th, courage and all the elC-
msnts OF humanity passion, inherent in
her sex, which make complets the incar-
nation Of the indomitabe heroism of wo-
mans love.
Mrs. Carter is natural actress: she rea-
ilyes the meaning and purpose of the
character by impulse; the power of
mimetic intelligence that but partially
controls the forces Of n febrile, nervous,
and passionate temperament.
she Is one of the very few among our
leading emotional actresses who are first
and last, natural So IL Is that she has
made of MnrylaDd Calvert memorable
living portraitUre,
Those who have witnessed her i'm
presslvely vital impersoDation of the hero
Inc OF Dir. Belssoo's play need only sec
and study it for the second time, from
the one artistic standpoint To understand
hat side from the personal magnetism
she possesses, the great strength and
charm OF her impassioned portrayal o.
Maryland Calvert Is In It's absolute naturf
alness.
Ths interesting cast of "The Heart of
Maryland" also includes the following
well. known artists: Frank MordauDt
James T.. Wilson, 1heodore Roberts,
Henry Weaver, Jr., Grant Stewart NAL
colin Williams. Herbert Millwsrd, Walter
Belasoc, Misses Helen Tracy, Angela
McCnuii, ..and Virginia Tracy
Tuesday (Wsshington's birthday and
Saturday.
Julia Msrlowe has made the greatest
imprs ssion Of her career in her latest pro-
duction, "Ihe Countess Valsska. New
York has given the play its complete
approval. The work Is from the q srman
of Rudolph Strait Ihe story Is roman
tic.
Its scenes are laid on the eve of the bat
tie of Friedland In 1907. At this time
Napoleon for his own ends was posing as
the deliSerer Of Poland. Ho is qusrtsred
in Count, So Valeska's castl, on the night
when the action of the play begins. A
plot 10 murder bin is imminent. The
thief ,heme of the drama is the struggle
of the heroine between the dictates of
patriotism and love for one of her coun-
try's enemies-a dssbing young Prussisn
officer. THIS tender ssion leads TO
much turbulence uf emotion. A subs IL
iary love story with less troutle aud ad-
venture prettily rounds out the play.
Miss Mai Iowa will bs seen at the Provi-
dence Opera House the week 81 Feb. %
In the Countess Valssks," and other
favorite roles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

He stood long before a representa- OF the
Venus Of Milo.
81 see that you appreciate srt," said an
other visitor TO the gallery.
Appreciate artl" he exclaimed. "Sayl !
can hardly tear myself away from that stat
ue. II only had it,
II suppose you would never tire OF looking
at it,
I'D have il up IN the store window In
just about two shakes If / had it, Why, sir,
you couldn't get inner or moro appropriate
figure on which TO exhibit the sleeveless un-
dershirts that we are putting on the mar
ket. - Chicago Post.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Replying, Mr.. Mason said there was
no calamity so great as failure on the
part Cf those in power TO appreciate the
real situation when IL was so serious as
II now was; and no sorrow so profound
as that over-indifference 10 this situa-
tlon. He had a letter from Julian
Hawthorne read to show as he claimed,
that murder was the policy of the Span
ish government i'm Cuba. Autonomy he
denounced as n sham, fraud and de-
lusion. and the De Lone letter only
served to emphasize the treacherous
character OF the Spaniard. lie declared
that he would not be willing TO serve on
the proposed committee. as he would
not want TO sit at the table with Span
lard who might have stiletto under his
clothes unless he himself was ironclad.
The record OF the Spanish nation, CON
tinued Mr.. Mason, who appeared 20 be
laboring under considerable excite
ment, was one OF continuous treachery.
and we had experienced that treschery
In our history for the past 100 years.
We were told that the naval board
might be able 90 reach Havana by next
Monday-tomorrow. always tomorrow
In the meantime who knew but that
more dynamite would be put I'm and the
evidences OF the catastrophe averted.
In conclusion he appealed for n prornpt
inquiry. and seid he thought the senate
should vote 500. 600 900 Is necessary Co
save it's honor and dignity
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Washington. Feb. 1e.-The feature OF
the day at the navy department was
the number Of rumors of a warlike ten
dency that came to the attention Of the
officials as requiring attention. So
formidable had grown the aspect that
at the close of office hours Secretary
Long was induced to make the following
statement as the easiest manner OF
disposing at one time of all these stories:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19
Providenc. Opera House.

At Providence Opera House next Mon
dsv night BeIasco's last, and certainly
most finished dramatic work, 1.-The Heart
of Maryland. /" will be presented.
The Heart Of Maryland, - and its claim
for popular roc ,gnition need no extsnded
comment at Jnis time For tho past two
sessons IL has met with deserved success.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

performance Of the great masterpiece and
MIR. Ksene's big and we'll trained com
pany Interpreted tina various characters
intelligently and with q fine degree Of ap-
probation. The star In the m any repose-
ful mon ents OF the hapless Prince was
more satisfying than In any Of the several
difficult roles he has assumed this week.
No one will attempt to say that it was
notable analysis of the character of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19
EXTEMPoRANEoUs ELooUENcE.
Senator Mason Declares His opinion Of
Spain and Spaniards.

Senator Mason Declares His opinion Of
Spain and Spaniards
Washington. Feb. ia debate, de-
c'ded i'm its sensations, was unexpect-
edly preciptated in the senate yester-
day over the consideration of the reso-
luton OF Mr.. Allen. directing the COM
mttee on naval affairs TO investigate the
disaster to the Maine An arrangement
had been made for the adoption OF the
resolution with a minor amendment
without DEBATE. Mr. Mason. however,
proposed substitute. and the discussion
that ensucd surpassed any heard during
senatorial deliberations in many day.
An appropriation of $500 600 was made
for the purpose OF recovering, transport
ing and burying the remains OF officers
and men lost on the Maine and of saw
ing the vessel. or such part thereof. az
might be practicable.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Allen,
directing the committee on naval af-
fairs TO make an immediate investiga-
ton OF the disaster 10 the Maine. was
then laid before the senate. IL precipi-
tated n most spirited debate on the Gu
ban question.
WI 'h"huier tnought 'Hat VI lnIneul-
etc" was stricken out and the matter left
within the discretion OF the committee
there would be no objection to the reso-
tuition.
AR Mason proposed an amendment
striking out all after resolved" and In
serting the following: by the senate
and house of representatives concurring.
that Joint committee OF FIVE. consist
Ing OF three members OF the house OF
representatives and two members OF the
senate be appointed TO investigate the
disaster TO the battleship.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Browr-You owo ss much ~ that don't
understand how you can get 20 far behind.
Now, as for me. ~ Is always pleasure 20 pny
on d,bt
blsck-Sort q selfish In you 10 give wsy 10
such Indulgence, isn't iii | ran truly say that
never feel that way. Boston Transcript
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19
An American Girls Success.

Leonora jackson, the violinist, was the So
loist at the symphony Concert of the Musika-
sche Gesellschsft at Cologne, January 18TH
and met with an enthusiastic reception. She
will make her debut in London. February 3,
rs the soloist of the Queens Hall symphony
Concert. She is an american girl and there is
indication that che is to become one of the
worlds stars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19
Kelth'S Opera House.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed vim NJ I n Royle, In
Captain Impndence. is announced at
Keith's Opera House for Monday night.
February 81 A powerful play splendidly
enacted always affords an enjoyatls even
inR's entertainment, and thss) neccs'
siries have grown to be part Of the
Royle organization. In Captain Impu
dencs" Mr. Royls has given tn. stage "a
play that abounds in comedy and serious
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

denca, would Imply. A Young Amer
ican ofiicer. whssi predomir ca ing char.
acteristic wins Tor him the sohr.qaet. aud
for ,hs tlay ITS title. h. dis ,oytrSd ON
dutv I'm tns field, Just sat ssausnt io an
m ortant battle IN which he has distin-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Indeed she was much Superior TO the av-
erags interpreter CT thu character. Mary
Tim hermann as ths Queen added some
thing to the good reputation she has made
here this week This afternoon Mr.. Keene
appeared as Snylock. The evening per-
formance will be Richard III. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Thers has never been an event in native
thesiriCals which has elected such wide
spread cCmmendation az the joint star
appearance Of Lillian Russell. Della FOX
ana JEFF DE Angels in Strange & Ed
wards superbly staged comic opera,
" he Wedding DAY" which will he the
attraction ut the Providence Opera Houss
March 10, IL, IL. This opera was present ted
for over 80 nights bv the thres-star alli-
hnce at the New York Casino last spring,
snd proved the most important and notable
event Of thu season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19
Keene as Hamlet.

Mr.. KeeDs ossayed tbs greatest chnrac-
ter In drama In the Providence Opera
HOUSE Rnd h3 interested n large and APP
parertly vel II asid audieucs last eve
ning. IL was auigniiied and we'll rounded
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19
SECRETARY LONG ON
SENSATION M0NCERS.
Specific and Emphatic Denial of
BraZcn COnCOCtiOnS.
NOTHING HAS BEEN KEPT FROM THE PUBLIC

The Senate Became Involved Discussion Of the
Denunciation OF the Spanish Mason-Advocaed
Searching Investigation by Congress Independent of the Navy
parmentv Uphodng Administrators Course and
the Navy by 0th:r Senators.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Julia Marlowe's repertoire: Monday.
"1hs Countess Nsleska"; Tuesday and
Wednesday, LAS You Like IT,; Thurs
day, Friday and saturday, 1.-THE Count
ess Nslsska"; Saturday night, lingo
mar"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Take I.nAative Promo Quinine Tablets. Al
cturriSfs refund the mor.y " 70 fails 10 cure
itc. The genuine has l.. y. g. on each tablet
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Mr.. wolcott was followed by Mr..
Lodse who had also sat very restivs
under Mr. Mason's reflections upon the
navy department. Mr.. Lodge spoke
with intense earnestness, saying: "Mr.
fContinutd on Page 81
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-02-19

Mr.. wOlcott spoke next. 1t was eyI.
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PEACE XEAR At HANp.
Spain'S Final Answer Expected in WASH
ington by Saturday.

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aroused Secretary Ayers deepest resentment
is Col, Rooscvolt's statement that the rough
riders are three times as good soldiers as any
National 0uardsmen. The Secretary charac-
torizes Col. Roosevelt's reflections upon the
volunteer troops rs audacious. and he IL very
angry. After carefully reading the letter he
prepared n portion OF II for publication and
handed II TO the press, together with his tcle-
graphic reply TO Col. Roosevelt. Horc is the exc
ccrpt from the letter and the full text Of the
Santiago telegram:
my DEAF MI. S~KCRETARY: / nm writing
with the knowledge and approval Of Gen.
Wheeler. We earnestly hope that you will send
us mostof the regulars. and at any rate tho
cavalry division. including the rough riders,
who are as good rs any regulars, and three
times rs good rs any State troops.to Porto Rico.
There are 1900 effective men In this division.
II those who were left behind were Joined to
them we could land at Porto Rico in this cav
airy division close to 1000 men who would DO
worth easily any 10000 National Guards armed
with black powder ~Springlelds or other archaic
weapons. . . Very respectfully.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The following reply was cabled to Col. Roose-
welt to-day:
your lettcr OF 23d Is received. The regular
army. the volunteer army and the rough riders
have done well. but I suggest that. unless you
want to spoil the effects and glory Of your VIC
tory, you make no invidious comparisons. The
rough riders arc NJ better than other yolun-
teers. They had an advantage in their arms
for which they ought to be very grateful.
"R. A. ALoER. Secretary Of War"
When Secretary Algor made these matters
public at the War Department late this after
noon. much gossip was occasioned and various
views were privately expressed by officers OF
the Administration. A good deal is being said
about the unwise action OF an army officer in
expressing such views. The fact was not lost
sight Of. however. that the letter was a personal
one to Secretary Alger and that 1t probably
would never have been made public except by
the Secretary's unlooked-for action. Now that
the excerpt from the letter has been made pub
lie and the reply to Col. Roosevelt's personal
communication has been put in oflcial form.
both will doubtless be made q part Of the per-
manent records Of the War Department
The Secretary Of War has designated Major
Gen. B. NJ. Young to be in command Of the
Montauk Point camp. Gen. Young left Wash
inRton for New York to-day, whence he will go
Immediately to Montauk. On his arrival he will
consult with Col. Forwood. the army medical
officer in charge. In regard to the location, OF
the camp and the arrangements for water. He
will also superintend the arrangements for
receiving subsistence and commissary supplies
preparatory TO the arrival Of the first detach-
ment OF soldiers from Santiago. Gen. Young's
command will last until some senior officer ar
rives at the camp. when he will be superseded.
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manner Moreover. no must carry tho country
with him. and though the people are sincerely
DESTROYS OF peace. they would resent unneces-
sary and unseemly haste, they greatly admir-
ing the tenaclty with which n mar holds on
until tho last moment.
SaRasta Ia nn unrivalled old parliamentary
hand and will follow his system OF tactics.
The Cabinet, nevertheless, declares that there
will not DO any unnecessary delay. Such as
has already occurred Il ascribed to the compli-
Thus the Spanish official dispatches are sent
to Senior Castillo. the Spanish Minister at Paris.
who deciphers them and transmits them to
the French Government. They are then con-
verified into the French cipher and sent TO M.
Cambon. the French Minister at Washington.
Tho latter's replies arc sent in the same way.