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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1898-08-31

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
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THE CUBAN DEBT.

Spaniards May Attempt to Impose 1t
ON the People of the Island.
WASHINGTON, Oct 19.-Now that the
Spanish peace commissioners have been re-
pulsed in their efforts TO have the United
States assume sovereignty over Cuba. as the
means of thus transferring to our shoulders
the Cuban debt, the next movement looked
for on their part is one in the direction of
imposing this indebtedness upon the Cubans
themselves when they shall have erected
some form of government on the ruins of
Spanish sovereignty. This would be some
thing in the nature of last resort on the
part of the iEondhoIders. But it is scarcely
probable that any such proposition would be
favorably received by the peace commission
ers acting jointly. for aside from the ques-
ton as to the justice of imposing upon a
new and struggling government a mass of
debt quite sufficient to paralyze it for years
to come there is much to be said in favor Of
the entire Reputation of this debt by the
Cubans on the score that 1t was not really
incurred on account of the island but ac-
tually to benefit Spain Also, it may be
consent to consider such a proposition they
would do only on the distinct understand
ing that the various so-called Cuban debts
should be differentiated and only part of
them regarded as proper liens against the
Cuban people,
the IHuiiClpdl UeDtS DIS dITeduy
stated, our commissioners have never con-
tended that they should be outlawed, but
they will remain as d just charge against
the respective communities which foated
them, and for whose benefit their proceeds
were applied.
Touching the bitter complaints that are
made in the French papers against what
they denominate the uncompriSlng and I'M
yielding attitude of the American commits
sioners and their refusal to consider PROPOSE
tons to arbitrate radical differences be-
| tween the two bodies. 1t is said here that
presumably the Spanish commissioners went
| to Paris under instructions quite as COM
| prehensive as those supplied to the ATneri-
| can commissioners. Any suggestion of arbi-
| tration would be out of place in connection
with the peace commission, and should it
| come to an irreconcilable difference between
| the two commissions there can be but one
| arbitrament--that of the sword-for which
our government is fully prepared but which
it does not expect to be obliged to enter
upon s4e
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
EVACUATION OF CUBA.
1t VIII Not Be Hurried, but Uncle Sam
VIII Tal<e the Island Dec. l.

WASHINGTON, Oct 19.-General Wade
president of the American evacuation COM
mission, telegraphed the War Department
from Havana last night that 5000 Spanish
soldiers had been embarked already for
Spain, and that arrangements had been
completed, of which the American commits
sioners had been fully notified by the Span
ish commissioners. for the embarkation of
10000 more in the near future. On the
whole this rate of progress, in view of the
limited resources of Spain, is believed to be
reasonable. 1t is realized that the Spanish
government is not able to command unlim-
tied transport service. if for no other rea-
son than for lack of cash, obliging it to
rely entirely on the government-aided Com
sells has already been heavily drawn on un-
der the exigencieS of the war. So long as
this disposition is exhibited to carry out in
good faith the evacuation of the island
our government is not likely to make COM
plant, and the statement that the Amer
lean commissioners at Havana did yester-
day deliver themselves of a formal ulti-
Gus. This conclusion, however, does not
apply to the transfer of sovereignty, and.
while permitting the presence of Spanish
troops in Cuba on and after Dec l. ii is
the present purpose of the War Department
to take complete possession of the entire
civil establishment of the island on the
date mentioned, just as General Wood did
in Santiago province. This may happen
even while the Spanish commissioners at
Paris are still desperately striving to Sc
cure consideration by the joint commission
of questions affecting the Cuban debt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
Philadelphia Times.


One year after the revolutionary war be-
gan, a young French nobleman, not yet of
age. landed at Charestown; rode on horse
back to Philadelphia and offered his seTv-
ices as a volunteer in the patriotic army
to serve without compensation. The Colon
ial Congress accorded him rather an indif-
ferent reception, doubtless assuming that he
was INDUCING boyish freak, but when he
became better known he was made a major
general. and Joined the revolutionary army
under Washington. This young man was
Lafayette. who became one of the trusted
lieutenants of Washington: whose patriot
ism was baptized in blood at Brandywine,
and who was cared for by the Moravian
brethren at Bethlehem until he was able
to rejoin the army. Thenceforth he was
at the side of Washington in every struggle
until the capture of CORVALLIS at York.
town. that practically ended the war.
When General Lafayette returned to
France in 1884. after the liberty of the new
world had been won. Congress extended
him national farewell. and when he subse-
quently visited Philadelphia, in 1S2l-1S25. he
was most heartily welcomed and enter
tanned at independence Hall. In IT'S Con-
gress voted him q sword ordered to he
manufactured in France that was pre-
scented to him by Franklin at the court OF
Versailles. and the Nation expressed Its APP
probation Of the services he nad rendered
IN the revolulio when he was the guest
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
CHEERS FOR ROOSEVELT.
"Teddy" Returns to New York and Adj
dresses Four Meetings.

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-CCT0uel Roosevelt
and his party. who have been touring the
State, returned fronWtheir trip this evening.
arrived atSthe Grand Central station at z
o'clock. A delegation of the Brooklyn Re-
publicans met Colonel Roosevelt at the sta
ton and escorted him to a carriage which
was in waiting and the party drove over to
Brooklyn, where the Rough Rider was
scheduled to speak at four meetings. The
first halt was made at Eckford Hall in
Greenpoint. The building was thronged to
the doors and the sidewalks near the en-
trance were, lined with persons who could
not obtain admission. The colonel was
greeted with tumultuous cheering AS soon
as he ceased speaking Colonel Roosevelt
hurried from the hall, and, accompanied by
the committee, drove to Aaron Hail. near
Broadway WILLIAMSBURG where over two
thousand German Americans greeted him
wildly. The next speech was at the Cri-
terion Theater some three miles away
when the party arrived. Here again the
candidate met with warm reception and
spoke briefly.
: Colonel Roosevelt then drove to the
Academy of Music, where he made the final
speech of the evening The scene which
greeted him when he appeared on the stage
or the academy was one which caused him
to stand by the speakers desk for fully
fifteen minutes while four thousand men
and women stood on chairs, waving flags
and handkerchiefs and giving cheer after
cheer for the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor. Throughout his speech there was
hardly a sentence pronounced that did not
call forth cheer and when he referred to
several well known incidents of the war he
was obliged to cease speaking for five
minutes while his hearers again gave vent
to their enthusiasm.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
FRENCH NAVAL ACTIVITY.
IrOn-Clads and Cruisers Taking On
CarGOes of Ammunition.

CarEOes of Ammunition.
PARIS, Oct. BIN spite of semi official
denials, the Echo de Paris asserts to-day
that the embarkation of war materials and
supplies continues at Toulon. adding that
extraordinary activity reigns at the arse
nal there. Four ironclads and three cruisers
are embarking ammunition and war ma
terials. Two transports are almost ready
for sea. All French naval officers on leave
of absence have been recalled. The naval
authorities at Toulon are very reticent.
The Temps, commenting upon the sensa-
tional stories of naval mobilization, says:
while the political situation necessarily
induces unusual vigilance and activity, it
must not be forgotten that the present
guration of the reforms planned by Nj.
Lockroy when he was appointed minister of
marine and which he desires to have COM
pleted prior to JAN ] neXt-reforms where
by the squadrons and ports will always be
ready and clear for action and fully equip
PED within a few days"
After enumerating the proposed future
strength of the various SquadrOnS intended
for coast defence the Temps concludes as
follows: Ashore our military works are
quite ready and certainly the best DISPOSE
ton Is being made of the means at the dis
posal of the navy, even If before the date
mentioned the hoped for<solution. agreeable
to both countries. should be found for the
FaShOda question.
A dispatch to the Petit Parisien from
TOulon confirms the reports of the Echo de
Paris, and says the greatest activity pre-
walls in the navy yard, where work is pro-
ceeding with feverish speed day and night
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
SEEING THE SIGHTS.
Emperor and Empress of Germany
Busy at COnstantinOple.


Busy at COnstantinOple.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Oct. 1.-THE En-
peror and Empress of Germany were
heartily cheered while driving to the Ger
man school yesterday. Arriving there their
Majesties made minute inquiries as to the
progress made by the school. Emperor Will
liam remarked that there was a large num-
ber of foreign children in attendance at the
school and he said this demonstrated the
victorious force of Germarism.'' The En-
peror afterwards drove through the streets:
preceded and followed by two squadrons OF
cavalry and accompanied by numerous
suite. All houses of all the German resi-
the Yidiz Kiosk last evening, lzV covers
were laid. The local newspapers assert Inll
the Emperor'S visit Will further consoiluals
the friendly relations DeIWeeH IuIhcJ anu
Germany .a.a
Emperor William furnished the staid
Turks with one of the most interesting Gays
in the annals of their capital in ms time.
The city was crowded, and the sight seeing
and ceremonials would have exhausted
less enterprising potentate. Wherever ne l'E
went he was greeted by throngs or cheering
inhabitants. Early this morning ne pro-
ceeded to Eyout, in the state calqqe' pro-
PEELED by fourteen black oarsmen he maue
a theatrical progress around the OLD walls,
his suite accompanying him. In the mean
time the Empress made an excursion 10
Mount Tchamds on the Asa5 ret Gpasd to to
the Yildiz Kiosk at noon and gave recep-
went Wen on an excursion to the upper Bos-
phorus, dining with the Turkish minister
IF narine on board the Turkish imperial
Yacht Sultanich. The marine band played
during the banquet. Then their MaJestles
boarded the German gunboat Loreley ana
returned to the Yildiz Kiosk.
The German war ships were brilliantly
Illuminated this evening, their outlines Pc
ing traced by electric lights. 1t was the
first display of the sort Cons tantinople bad
seen. The exchange of souvenirs continues
The Emperor has presented to the Sultan
husts of Emperor William 1 and the late
En1nress Augusta. The Order of the Black
Eagle has been bestowed on the grand
vizier The Sultan has decorated all the
members of the Kaisers suite.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20

LONDON, Oct. 20.-The speech of Sir
Michael Hicks Beach, at North Shields last
evening, has deeply Impressed England and
the utmost concern is felt as. to how France
will receive it. The idea has been preva-
lent that the French have not realized how
seriously England felt on the Fashoda
question, which has been coupled with
desire that France would not force England
to an armed support of Lord Salisbury's
stand.
Most of the morning papers elaborate
some of the excited descriptions of the
beligerent preparations of France. The
Paris correspondent of the Daily Mail says:
I'm Toulon and Brest every nerve is
strained to get ready for war; which may
break out on short notice. The Paris press
is growing more and more determined to
back up extreme measures, even a resort to
arms. The French have been excessively
piqued by the threatening tone of the En-
glish papers, which is more likely casus
belli than the mere question of Fashoda.
Consequently the outlook here is grave.
There are reports OF troops hurrying from
Paris to Brest and Toulon. The artillery in
the batteries and at the various ports have
been confidentially instructed for any emer-
gency; and the cannon at all the forts and
batteries are kept ready for action at any
moment To-day there was a prolonged war
council at Brest of the chiefs of the va
riouS services, and M. Lockroy is hastily re-
turning to Toulon on account of the gravity
of the situation" 1us
The Paris correspondent of the Standard
says: If England keeps on saying that
Marchand must go, France will reply that
Marchand will stay; and. if he be removed
forcibly, there can be little doubt as to
what the consequences will be-"
On the other hand, the Paris correspond
ent of the Daily Graphic says: Il have
good reason for stating that Count Mura-
vieff the Russian foreign minister, has dis
couraged French resistance in the matter
of FaShoda."
Most of the papers. however, refuse to
accept the explanation that French activity
is merely in pursuance of Mr.. Lockroy' S
scheme. Several exhort the government to
answer the preparations Of France by mo-
bilizing the British fleet. Some of the more
conservative organs, notably the Times,
practically ignore the French movements
and decline to perceive any war cloud. The
Daily Chronicle remarks: "Sir Michael
Hicks-Beach has been at 1t again. He is a
dangerous man. He has honesty without
tact Other papers hint that the plain
speaking Of the chancellor at a time when a
crisis is approaching is indscretion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20

He Thinks Spain VIII Benefit by
Keeping Her Soldiers at Home.


Correspondence of the Associated Press
MANZANILLO. Oct. 12.-Col. Sanchez
Parron, the former Spanish commander
here, who so narrowly ESCAPED collision
with the United States troops on Oct. Z.
when Colonel Ray occupied the town, said,
before finally leaving Manzanillo for Spain,
that, in some respects, the loss of her colo
MES would not prove an unmitigated evil.
Hereafter said Colonel Parron, 1.-The
youth and strength of the country will not
have to be given up TO the extent of 80 per
cent. of the whole for military service in
presidential climates. The death rate will
decrease; the manhood of Spain will be en-
HANGED and agriculture and commerce will
make the land rich, so that in the course of
the next century. Spain will be once more
a colonial power"
With regard to the future of Cuba, he was
not inclined to talk much except to say
that he thought the interests of all, as ar
fairs had turned out, would be best con-
served by the United States annexing the
island. though the greatest happiness to the
greatest number would have been secured
in his Judgment, by the retention of Spanish
rule and Spanish customs TO which Cuba
had become used.
THE Cuban insurrection sprang upn said
Colonel Parron, through the overklndness
of Spain and the efforts of a few foreign
renegades like Gomez and the agitators
who influenced a lot of lazy ex-Saves and
malcontents such as can be found in any
country. but for whom In Cuba, there was
a good prospect of living in one Of the
richest countries on the face of the globe
without any work and without much fight
Ing. Moreover, as a rule, the reYolutionists
were in absolutely impregnable positions.
Still, II as many Spanish soldiers had been
killed by Cubans as was represented by the
American press we would have lost more
men than we ever had in the island. But,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20

The Best Thing Soldier Saw Daring
the Cuban Campaign.
Chicago Post.

Chicago Post.
One young man in shabby uniform was
being adored by a roomful of girls. Yes,
indeed, the war and hero-worship epidemic
is still raging violently among COLUMBIAN
daughters. They have not taken it as Sc
riOusly as the magazines. though. and the
results are not as fatal Fancy one of them
magazines. not girls-announcing Seven
articles on the war; as though the notice
would attract readers instead of warning
them off. But this is a aggression.
So the girls were asking their soldier
what was the most thrilling sight he had
seen since his regiment marched out Of
Chicago. They badgered him until he tried
to satisfy them. Graham is the fellow
you ought to ask, though" he protested.
He had the good luck to see the Oregon
come sweeping in, like the winner of a
yacht race, while the whole feet cheered
her. And he saw the destruction of Ger
vera.s ships. Oh, the boys on the boats had
the best of it every way. ] saw nothing
but fever and mud and dirty Cubans. | was
sick most of the time. I'll tell you one
We didn't feel more than half alive, any
of US, but It was good to know those We're
pretty white schooner yacht sailed sauclly
up to US. She came real close. guess her
people wanted to see what a shipload OF
sick soldiers looked like. And there on the
girls with clear, bright faces.
Oh! my soul! They both had on shirt
pie. as clean and stiff as starch could make
them, and they had the right kind of
skirts on, like what all nice girls wear
Shall l ever forget them? One had sailor
hat tipped a little over her eyes. the other
had a yachting cap. She took 1t off and
swung it over her head like a boy, and her
hair shone in the sun. The other one waved
her handkerchief We were so near We
could see their white teeth when they
smiled. Two fresh, trim American girls
after months of saJlow, slouchy half-breeds!
l never saw more beautiful sight in my
life. Sure. we were getting home. All of us
who could rushed to the side and cheered.
The sick shouted where they lay. And
those two angels blushed and waved and
kissed their hands to us and stayed for us
to feast our eyes on as long as we were in
sight. -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20

A hail cyclone has swept over the Island
of Malta, doing an enormous amount of
damage to property. Some of the hail
stones weighed quarter of pound.
The Matin of Paris, says Premier Bris-
son, through i'll health, wishes to retire
from the Cabinet His successor may be
M. Bourgeois. now minister of education.
The North German Gazette says Baron
Won Rotenham. the German minister to
Sweden, has been chosen to represent Ger
many at the Vatican in succession to Baron
Won Buelow, who was recalled.
George Wyndham. Conservative member
Of the British Parliament for Dover, has
been appointed under secretary OF war in
succession TO Ri Hon. Sir William st. John
Broderick. recently appointed under secre-
tary of state for foreign affairs in success
sion to Lord CurZon, of Kedleston, the new
yiceroy of India.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
Gravity of the Situation Pointed Out
by Sir Michael Hicks Beach in
Speech Last Night.
COMMENT OF LONDON PRESS
FRENCH NAVY SAID TO BE PREPAR-
ING FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE.
War Munitions Loaded ON IrOncIads
and Cruisers and Transports En-
gaged-China's Emperor.

LONDON, Oct. 1e-Sir Michael Hicks
Beach, chancellor of the excheguer, speak
ing at North Shields. this evening, an
nounced that the government had opened
negotiations with the powers with view of
securing to the subjects of the various
powers the right of developing the re-
spective spheres in which each country is
especially interested
Regarding the F'ashoda question, he said
he wished cordially to acknowledge the de-
sire evidenced in the speeches of Lord Rose
berry and Herbert AsGuith to help the gov
eminent in the matter, "a matter which
might develop to the utmost gravity. 1t is
impossible" he continued for France to
maintain that she had political rights at
Fashoda. She has naturally and properly
asked for time TO receive Major Marchand's
report, but until the contrary is proved L
decline to believe that France will refuse to
withdraw If she refused the matter would
assume an aspect as grave as is possible
between two great nations. The govern
ment is animated by the friendliest spirit
towards France and does not wish to in
nict humiliation. What we desire is fair
treatment. Our work in Egypt is not COM
pleted. Africa is big enough for us both
for France in the west and ourselves in the
east. Surely we ought to be able to agree
to respect one another's right and claims.
i hope, trust and believe the question is
capable of a friendly solution, but this coun-
try has put her foot down. If, unhapply,
another view should be taken by France,
the Queens ministers know what their duty
demands. 1t would be great calamity if,
after peace for upward of eighty years our
friendly relations should be disturbed and
we should be launched into great war; but
there are greater evils than war. and we
shall not shrink from anything that is COM
ing, knowing that we are supported by a
united people, e
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-10-20
WELCOMED TO SOUTHAMPTON.
First Trip of the American Liner ST.
Louis Since the War Began.

SOUTHAMPTON, Oct. 19.-The American
line steamer st. Louis, Captain Randle,
which left New York on Oct. u. arrived
here this afternoon and received most
hearty greeting, this being her first trip
across the Atlantic as passenger steamer,
since she entered the service of the United
States government as an auxiliary cruiser
at the breaking out of the war with Spain.
American flags were flying from all the
public buildings here, the church bells were
rung, large crowds assembled on the quays
and the United States consul. representa-
tives of the American line and delegations
from the various pubic bodies OF South
A delegation from the Chamber of Com
merce of Southampton presented a congrat-
ulatory address to Captain Randle and his
officers