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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-22

IDENTIFY expec. the same answer rom
Spain as that received from the United
States"
Answering the question which Mr.. Dali
ziel gave notice yesterday OF putting
today (nanely. whether steps are to b
taken TO retain the Spanish torpedo boat
Audaz. now dccksd az Queenstown for
repairs IN the event OF war breaking out
before the repairs ara completed. so IS
10 prevent "a repetition ot the Alabama
csseO Mr.. Balfour said that II. as he
understood & 10 be the case. the Audaz
is q commissioned ship of the Spanish
navy. II would Be contrary TO interna-
tonal practice 70 detain her.
The attorney general Sir Richard Web
SER. replying TO the Hon. James II Dali
ziel. Liberal. said that IN view OF the
declaration OF the United States and ire
acts OF Spain upon previous occasions.
the government could not contemplate
that there would be any interference
with British goods on board ships be-
longing 10 TIE beIligerents OF on board
British ships except eontraband Of war.
The action OF privateers. the attorney
general added. II the employment OF such
vessels IS sanctioned. viii depend upon
the views OF the belNgerents in regard 20
the right OF interference with neutral
commerce
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-22
NAVAL PREPARATIONS

Washington, April 21.-Two additional
cruisers will be placed in commission with
in the next month. These are the New
ark, at the Norfolk navy yard, and the
Charleston, at the Mare Island yard. The
former will probably be ready for sea on
the first proXimo, and the latter by the
18th proximo. The Newark will be at
tached to Captain SIMPSONS fleet at Key
West and the Charleston will be assigned
to service on the Pacific station. It is
expected that the officers for these YES
sells will be detailed in a few days. Cap
tains Wise, Barker and Cotton are men
toned as likely to be assigned to the
command of one of these vessels or to
some yet to be placed in commission.
Southampton, April 21.-The American
line steamer Paris, Captain Watkins,
which arrived here yesterday, sails for
New York tomorrow. Her regular sail
ing day would be Saturday, but in view
of the fact that she is chartered by the
United States government, her departure
will be accelerated. 1t is probable that
she will sail in ballast, though she may
take the last lot of war material pur-
chased for the United States government.
Chicago, April 2--The Chicago ships
crew OF the naval militia will be assigned
to the United States cruisers St. Paul and
ST. Louis. Semi-of1cial information to
this effect has been received at the hydro
graphic office, and the local blue Jackets
are in high glee. 1t was officially an
nounced that the next call for naval re-
serves from washington VIII be directed
to the Illinois naval militia
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-22
WAR Bills IN CONGRESS

Washington. April 2I.-Representative
Savers of Texas. leader of the minority
of the house committee on appropriations,
today introduced a bill imposing and pro-
viding for the collection of tax on in
comes,
Representative Bell Of Colorado has IN
troduced a bill to coin the bullion in the
treasury and issue treasury notes upon
the same, and for legal-tender issues, TO
carry on the war.
Representative Knowles OF South Da-
kota has introduced a bill for the issue of
$50 600 in legal tender for war pur-
poses.
The Republican members of the ways
and means committee expect to complete
the war revenue measure and have II
ready for submission 10 the fun committee
tomorrow or Saturday al the latest One
OF the biggest contests in progress in the
committee is over the question Of taxing
tea and coffee. The proposition to place
10 cents tax on tea and 8 cents upon coffee
has met considerable opposition. and va
rious suggestions have been made as 20
subjects for taxation in lieu Of tea and
coffee. Among them IS a proposition to
place 50 cents per barrel tax on petroleum.
but II now seems probable that this viii
he abandoned There is also a PROPOSE
tion to tax mineral waters. wines. etc.
but a proposition which now meets with
more favor IS 10 TAX railroad tickets and
sleeping-car tickets 70 cents for each trip
OF over 10 miles. Il is estimated that
between S2o,e00.oeo and s.. go. 90 could be
raisai Inn this snu--a
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-22
NEUTRALITY HAS A WORD

Chicago, April 2l-The United States
government may be deprived of the ser
vices OF the three frst-class revenue cut
tiers on the lakes. which have been or
dered 20 Join the Atlantic squadron. 1t IS
intimated that the revenue cutter Guresh-
am. which is the first of the cutters to
sart for the Atlantic. viii no be permitted
TO pass through the Canadian canals
without permission from the Canadian
government AS hostinues will apparently
break out before the Gresham can get
through the canals, il Is regarded as i'm
probable that the Canadian government
will give permission. as it might be con-
trary 10 the neutrality law. The question
IS further complicated by the fact ;hat
the Gresham. which must be cut il two
before she can get through the lower
Canadian canals. mus. be put together
again az Montreal, a neutral port II IS
believed that the Dominion government
Wi. quietly intimate 70 rte United States
that she win object 70 tee passage q the
Gresham and <he Two other cutters under
these conditions
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GEIIlNG LIE GUARDS READY

Des Moines, Ia. April 2i--AdjUtaEt Gen
eral Bye7s today issued general orders d.
recJing g physical examination CT al men
and officers n the Iowa National Guard.
Members with family ties that would lie
detrimental IN volunteering services 20 TIE
United States shall be discharged On Re
quest Men under = years wao can rot
procure the written consent OF psren;s
o. guardians % volunteer. and men who
60 not pass TIE required examination VII
be discharged without delay. EnllstE1s -.s
VIII be accepted from none but ex-ncra-
oers Of The Guard and those who have -
oelved military training Company com
nlande-s are ordered % keep the Isi3tt z-y
strength CT their commands TO torty-lIve
men. who VII 80 into he fed ir1ns-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-22
MASSING THE REGULARS

Washington, April H-Adjutant General
Corbin of the army is in receipt of tele-
grams from commanders of troops
throughout the country showing that
every regiment of infantry and cavalry
and light batteries of artillery ordered to
the south has started on its way there In
many cases where the distances were not
over two days travel to the mobilizing
points the regiments have reached their
destination. 1t is hoped that all will nave
been settled and the discipline of military
life be fully completed.
Army officers attach little importance to
the trouble which occurred last night ct
Key West between Sergeant Williams Of
company C, of the 25th colored infantry.
and a policeman, which eliminated in a
successful demand on the sheriff for the
release of Williams after he had been
locked up. The matter is regarded as too
trivial for any serious consideration. The
commanding officer will take charge of
the case and do what seems best in tie
matter. A repetition of such or similar
clashes between the civilian and military
classes NAL lead to a discussion of the
propriety of proclamation of martial law
in the districts where troops are mobn-
lied but the military officials scout the
idea of the possibility of such action.
The war department continues to re-
ceive offers of trOOnS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-22
TWlCE-IOlD SPANISH TAlE

London, April IA Deiated Mddri1 Ois-
patch to the Times. describing yesterdays
scenes in the cortes. says:
THE queen regent wore an elegant HE'LL
trope costume, with deep white lace and
helitrope plumes. The queens and the
kings thrones were simple velvet-covered
arm chairs. The queens voice, which was
low at first. showed traces Of strong emo
ton, and as she proceeded it grew loud
ed and frmer. Tho passage which Great
ed the deepest impression was the one
in which her majesty Identified herself
with the nation and referred TO her son
Her majesty then said: Thus Identify
ing myself with the nation. l not only
fulfill the oath swore in accepting the
regency, but 1 follow the dictates Of a
mothers heart. trusting to the Spanish
people to gather behind my sons throne.
and to defend It until he is Old enough 70
defend it himself, as well as trusting TO
the Spanish people 10 defend the honor
and territory OF the nation. "
Continuing. the Times dispatch says:
THAT stirring call TO the hereditary ma
tional loyalty took the audience By storm.
On all sides rose shouts Of Long 1--we the
h4IEs 4-3lE 4tAE tic tlt4t--+ts Luis ave-
Spain Long live Spanish Cuba
The little king looked proudly at his
mother and smiled and the look was re-
turned with affectionate tendencies blythe
queen. The queen evidently had difficulty
In restraining her emotions. for IN utter
ing the next few words her voice trem-
bled. But she soon recovered her COM
posture and proceeded with tie calm. eour-
aEeous seIf-posseeeIon which she always
displays At moments ot difficulty and daa-
ger
In listening % the response evoked by
these words OF confidence one couLd net
bat feel that the confidence was mutual.
and that the coming struggle. instead q
being danger % the dynas;y. may
awaken TIE chlYalroes devotion % she
Spanish people 20 she woman who h4s
Ieen-laed herself xtrh them ard who t.
&c kee.ely sensitive of the national honor
and a. soi!c-t. ols ~ re nst.oazs interests
as TIE most pafr.Oe.c % Eer nat!Ys-born
subJects-
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NEUTRALS AND PRiVATEERS

Lo-6o-- April Il Replying y re 1S17e
+ % commons today % sir Artslr Bozsr
I Fo-wood. Coase-yzeiva. atr. Fa-fol-. sae
government 1eats- ard acting Eec-stz~y q
s.zre for 1o-eIr1 Affair.". sad iu regard
- neutral veessls tza- zee gave-1ra sst
had received fr5-. t-a Critta states e. e
morning 9 not.aea.-o- t1at Il ~oa a.
hers 20 t1s p-snzsqsea q re- t-eary o
Par.A TIE saoogacsrsert was gTeees5
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received from sTltn
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whether ths F0Te-zan1e~t zezzst coasses-
fhs advisab.llty . n5,ifgl5g fes Br.tssA
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IN CAMP AT CHlCKAMAUGA

Chattanooga, Tenn, April 21.-The work
of forming an army at Chickamauga be-
gan in earnest today. All night long a
large force Of laborers here were kept
busy building extra side tracks and
chutes for the unloading Of the cavalry
horses, wagons and artillery. The first
regiment to reach the grounds today was
the Sixth cavalry, which arrived last
night from Fort Myer. They went into
camp near Mullen Springs. and were fol-
lowed soon after by Light Battery E,
First artillery, seventy-five men, in COM
mand Of Captain Capron. Not a mo-
ment was lost in unloading the guns and
caisons. Everything moved with the
regularity of a machine. and as fast as
the trains were unloaded they made way
for new arrivals. Major General Brooke
paid his first visit to the Chickamauga
grounds today. Accompanied by Adjutant
General Boynton and Staff officers Cap
tain Richards and First Lieutenant Dean.
all in full uniform, he drove through the
beautiful park. He stayed there most of
the day, directing the movements of the
men, and selecting the camping grounds
of the different regiments as they reached
the park Two trains with companies A,
D, II and of the Fifth artillery, arrived
during the day over the Southern Railway
from Fort Hamilton, \. Y. No time was
lost in Chattanooga. Both trains were
switched onto the Chickamauga tracks
and carried Immediately into the park
Batteryies 3. and G, Of the Second
artillery, from Fort Adams, Newport, r.
l., were due in Chattanooga late this af-
ternoon. All troops will be brought to me
park TO unload, the arrangements there
being so complete that It IS not necessary
to unload in the Chattanooga yards. Al
though a plan for the placing Of the
troops has not ye- been determined upon
50 far as the cavalry is concerned II W5s
decided by General Brooke today tina: al
the companies Of artillery which win be
placed at Chickamauga, ten II number,
will be located az the north end Of the
park. near Snodgrass Hill. Around this
location some of the most desperate fight
ing OF the ChickamauCa campaign IN Sep
tember, 1853 took place. This was the
location Of General Thomas brigade. Bat
terry F OF the First artillery. from Fort
Monroe. $50 men and six field pieces. COM
handed by Captain Taylor. which arrived
last nigh. was sent out 20 he park dur
ing the day and iocated near the north
e-d Of the park close % the FittA a-ttl-
lery. The FIRST artillery IS one % the
oldest u ne service Il was first organ
tzed n I--s
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Washington, stating that he will arrive
in Toronto on Saturday. II is expected
that the Spanish minister and hs staff will
remain here for the present and wiE likely
make Toronto their headquarters during
hosilites.
Jacksonville, Fla. April 21.-Senor Pol
Gus, Spanish consul for this city. has left
here, being recalled by his country,
through the Spanish minister at Wash
ington. 1t is reported that the Spanish
consuls at Key West (now at Tampa,
Tampa, Fernandgla and other points have
all closed their offices nd have left for
New York to sail for home. The Spanish
interests here were left under the pro-
teotion OF the British vice consul.
New York. April H--The Spanish con-
sulate general in this city was closed and
its affairs formally turned over to the
French consul general today.
Las Novedades, the local Spanish paper,
after its issue bhis morning, will suspend
publication Indefinitely. At the Offices OF
the newspaper. at 30 Barclay street, lie
belongings of the editor, Terger Piso, and
all the books, files and other appurten-
ances of the Office have been packed in
huge cases ready for shipment abroad.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-22
REGULAR TROOPS ENROuIE

Tampa, Fla. April L-The streets %
Tampa are tAroaged with sightseez
from aGjaceu, towns. hundreds and hun
dreds ot people coming TO witness tae
arrival OF the troops. The companies
that have arrived here are from Fort
McPhe-son are 4 and 2. OF tie Fifth
infantry. n command OF Major Charles
Porter. and companies c and D. VIA
Colonel Cook in command General Ora
nam. commander OF the Department o.
Tire South. arrived today. enrou:s % Key
West. General Miles is expected Friday
or Saturday. TIE troops a-e al quarter
ed or q high ridge north o. ths CITY and
thei- cam2a-es attract considerable az
ts2tioa- Today 800 men arrived from
Fort Sheridan. Chicago. ard Columbus.
OHIO: 80 men from Fort Ta5Eas Ky
- from P.at,s5urE. y. Y. 20 from
Governors Island and 30 from Far;
Porter and Fort Niagara
Chicago. Ap-l 1.-The TEe.sta infant
y. L. s a. consisting q - eullsts4
men and thirty o1lce-s. from Fo~t Mo
o-ara- Nebraska. arrived se-e or tina
over TIE Chicago and Northwestern razl-
way. The sra.zs were a. ozee transferred
70 ths Chicago AID Eastern Lls2o-s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-22
ENGLAND SEEKS ALLIANCE

New York. April IA dispatch to ths
Herald from Washington says:
Henry White. secretary OF the Arnert-
can embassy in London. IS here on an
impOrtan, diplomatic mission IN connec-
ton with the relations 81 this govern
ment 20 that OF Great Britain and with
the particular relations growing out OF
the present situation between this coun-
try and Spain.
There IS good reason 10 believe that
he is here with. perhaps a propositions
sounding IS the exact diplomatic word
for this government from Great Brit
ain as 10 new treaty 50 wide IN -
scope as 10 include not only arbitration
but alliance under certain circumstance
certainly with nothing less than positive
assurances Of the friendship OF the Brit
ish government IN the present crisis and
its willingness 70 90 to any extent 70
prove this good feeling.
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WOODFORD'S DEPARTURE

Washington. April 21.-The state depart
ment received Information late this after
noon that at oclock Minister Woodford
had left Madrid. AS this was Madrid
time, it was presumed that he was either
out of Spain or well on his way to the
frontier. G. II. Barclay the British charge
'affaires, and the secretary OF the Ger
man embassy, Count Won Castelle Rue
denhasen, it was stated. saw the United
States minister off.
Madrid, April 21-The newspapers OF
this city print highly-colored accounts of
how General Woodford was handed his
passports. but the circumstances in the
case were as cabled 10 the Associated
Press. The Spanish government. having
received the text Of the ultimatum of the
United States from its own sources. did
not wait for the United States minister
10 present the uldmatum, but sent him
his passports.
1t is not expected that there will be any
declaration of war. as SpaIns action to-
day is considered as such, and hostilities
may begin Immediately.
Both nations. however, may make to
their own people and to all neutrals what
is termed the notification of war"
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PORTUGAL BETTER LOOK OUT

New York April IA Washington dis
patch 70 the Herald says;
III Spain should use the Cape Verde
Islands as a base OF supplies IN time OF
war, Portugal viii be called to account
by the United States.
The Cape Verde Islands belong 70 tho
Lisbon government which recently in
formed the United States that II had re-
jected propositions made by Spain TO
enter into an offensive and defensive alli-
ance, and proposed to remain strictly
neutral.
Portugal VIII be expected 70 carry out
her intention in this respect. Her neu-
trality obligations will permit her 70
give 10 the Spanish vessels only sum
cient coal 10 enable them 10 reach tho
next Spanish port. which in this case
would be the Canary Islands. and once
they have left that port they cannot re-
turn for coal or provisions"
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How HAVANA TAKES lie NEWS

Havana, April Z.-Tha weather Is fine
and warm and ou!st prevails here
The government has accepted the pro
possi o NlcEo.a Tantn & Co. a. Amer
lean concern 20 arrar &c tor a supply o.
water from Paita AID Coon. TIE Con-
tract VIII 5s signed Immediately II =
looked u1oa as a good arrangs ueat from
both sta1dpotats-
TIE Spanish steamer viva7z arrived
here yesterday ard he English Ezssus-
LgczL arrived today.
The D.4-o &c a sfa-.zo n IS e6..o-sz.
his morning. praises TIE spau.aras q
Mexico. WHO are sad % have raised By
sa5scri prto1 aooIt s. .aoo.1o0 .or Cuban 70
lief TIE sans paper Gays: There Is TO
fear o. a scarcity q pToytssons n c1se
% war. owing 20 measures a50Pce6 - f5e
government and % ths patriotic attitude
u The Sp4-.zr6s q Iexsco.
TIE Caso- Co-Sctz:io1az refers = hsEA
terms % re Sad tassz ~ s7as1. Kay
ing; ~s1s Goes ret need sixty h0uss, not
svsu ore heGr. &C re-1rz tie American
insulting Challenge
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Arnersc4a ultsazasu1a. -~The 6.szcposre-
-e1t % ;se sevezsy -5lors e r~eFge
wsu 5e great ~1eu ihsy coras ga: c. ~
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sseos tAe sz1 las reFsr set
A: rneetI-g YESTERDAY - ths S9zasah
5a-k 81 Vas Agresd 70 declare conpasorg
.ae sceestares o pager ma-ey A. IS
rAIua q tas Cay . presentation. ard -
receive Il ~ ~ pFevsc-s e4Ts vase.
= = csrrearry repg~te1 se-s .azs -
insurgents Save sec-tne5 - osrfsr ~Eth
70 ssssgz-oa :: I1s as.SolA. goTsrzzszf
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AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington, April 21.-President McKin-
ley was up early today and shortly after
9 o'clock rose from the breakfast table
and was ready to begin the duties OF the
day. There were few visitors during
the early part of the forenoon and the
president had a little time to consider
some of his official papers undisturbed'
Mrs. Mckinley went out of town on a
short pleasure trip leaving for New forh
on an early train for a stay Of several
davs with some friends. She left the
White House for the train at 9:45 and the
president. having made all arrangements
TO accompany her TO the depot, was about
entering the brougham with her when AS
sistant Secretary Day arrived on an I'M
portant mission The president inquired
if Judge Day had anything to communi-
cate to him and after q few moments
conversation turned to bid an affectionate
farewell to Mrs. Mckinley and, joining
the assistant secretary, went directly
back to the presidential office.
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SPAIN CAN BUY NO COAL

st. Thomas, West Indies, April IL
Spanish agents at Porto Rico are making
attempts to purchase coal here and in
the Windward Islands. Up to the pres
ent, they have been unsuccessful in Sc
curing any supplies. There are 1000 tins
of coal afioat. consigned 70 the island OF
st. Thomas. Mr.. Van Horne. the United
States consul here, is reported 10 be ne
gotiating for a part of the coal afioat.
Mr.. Shand. an agent OF the United
States state department, has arrived here
with special Instructions for the United
States consuls in the West Indies.
Americans and Englishmen at Porto
Rico. who own about LOCO head OF cattle
fear their property will be eonhscated be-
cause of the food famine
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FLEET ORDERED TO CUBA

Washington, April 21.-The squadron, it
was learned shortly after o'clock this
afternoon, had been ordered from Key
West for Havana. The decision to send
the fleet was reached at this afternoons
cabinet meeting and was guarded as
closely as possible. Hurried orders were
dispatched to the feet at the cabinet
meeting to establish a blockade to the
harbor of Havana Immediately. The
fieete later on will be supported by troops,
who Will be dispatched to Cuba as soon
as it, in the opinion of the president, is
possible to use them advantageousIy in
the occupation of the island.
Meanwhile, as rapidly as troops can be
rushed 10 Key West and other points on
the South Atlantic and Gulf coasts, they
will be hurried forward. It is believed
that it will take ten days to concentrate
at the coast an army of sufficient size,
with the necessary supplies, to make an
effective campaign. 1t is the purpose to
gather the troops and then make a sharp,
decisive movement. Immediately upon tie
passage of the army volunteer bill by
congress, the president by proclamation
will call for 100000 men. OF this force
it is intended to use $4,000 men in Cuban
operations in conjunction with the regular
army now already assembled or assem-
bling at points of concentrate The re-
naming 10000 men will aid the artillery
detachments in guarding the sea coast
and manning the heavy guns o four coast
defense.
Great difficulty was experienced in
L., j
Secretary Long refused when seen even
to admit that orders had been sent to the
fleet but subsequent confirmation was OBJ
tanned of rumor that orders had been
sent, coupled with the surprising informa-
ton that the fleet actually had sailed.
With respect to the flying squadron at
Hampton Roads, no Information is yet OBJ
tainable.