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rhe blockade Of Hayapa.

The result was the immediate order
for the Atlantic squadron to begin the
blockade of Havana.
How much further than this the cab
met progressed in its deliberations it
is not possible to say, for the obvious
reason that the time has now come
when the interests of the government
require that the movements OF the ships
and troops should be guarded with the
greatest care from undue publicity, in
order to prevent the enemy from tax
ing advantage of information.
The North Atlantic squadron, under
Captain Simpsons command, is a
splendid array of fine vessels, and this
force is quite competent to blockade all
the ports in Cuba, or at least all OF the
ports connecting by rail with Havana,
and SO likely to be used to supply that
place in the event OF seige with food
and munitions of war.
This statement is to be taken with
the understanding that it does not con-
template the coming to Cuban waters
of the Spanish fleet. In such case,
however, the probable policy would be
to abandon the blockade and endeavor
to force the Spanish fleet to battle.
Minister Woodford's action during
the day, as reported to the state depart
ment In a late telegram. indicated that
be was following carefully prepared
programme. A significant feature of
his message was the statement that the
Spanish government notified him that
1t regarded the withdrawal Of Minister
Polo yesterday as terminating diplo-
matte negotiations, showing that it was
not disposed to accept the expressed in
tention OF our government to continue
Minister Woodford as medium of
communication any longer.
Mr.. Woodford also announced that
he had instructed Consul General
Bowen, at Barcelona, to call upon all
American eonsuls to withdraw.
He further stated that he had in
formed the Spanish government, after
asking for his passports, that he had
placed the American legation In Mad
rid and American interests in Spain
generally in the hands of the British
ambassador. The ambassador, Right
Hon. Sir Fl. Fry-Drummond Wolf, is
not at present in Madrid, SO American
interests will be confided to the Brit
ish charge, Sir George E. Bonham.
To all intents and purposes, this re-
lieves the state department from fur
ther negotiatins as to Cuba, save those
relating to privateering, neutrality OBJ
servances and the like.
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An Alliance Possible. /.

New York, April 23.--A Herald dis.
patch from Washington SAYS Henry
White, secetary OF tho Au1eIican en-
bassy in London, is here on a dipIo-
matte mission in connection with the
relations Of this government with that
OF Great Britain, and the particular re-
iations growing out OF the situation be-
tween this country and Spain. One
official high in administration circles
said that Mr.. White is here in connec-
tion with the preparation OF new
treaty between the United States and
Great Britain, something on the line,
he believed, Of the arbitration treaty
which failed last year. He enly knew
that some kind Of negotiations were in
progress. and that Mr.. White is here
in connection with them.
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ADVERTISING nArns.
PACIFIC coAsr sAFe.
warships in These waters More Thar
a Match for Spain.

Warships In These waters More Than
Match for spain.
Mare Island Navy Yard, April Co.
"We are prepared today to capture or
destroy any force that Spain could pos
sibly send against the Pacific coast. =
said Rear Admiral Kirkland. "In the
first place, the Spanish government has
no vessels in Pacific waters nearer than
the Philippines. We have a greater
force than Spain, and can easily take
care OF the opposing feet. The next
possibility lies in sending feet
through the Straits OF Magellan. Even
If Spain had the ships, they would be
practically useless after they got into
the Pacific, through the lack Of coal.
I'VE have two monitors, the Monad-
mock and the Monterey, that are more
than a match for any vessel in the
Spanish navy. Besides these two we
have the Bennington and Mohican,
which are now en- route from the Ha
waiian islands. The Charleston will
be in commission by May /, and il III
we're necessary we could have the
Yorktown and Philadelphia in fighting
trim by the lst Of June.
what / rely upon largely to com.
plete our coast defenses are the ten.
vessels recently acquired. Aaothers
valuable adjunct to our Pacific coast
defenses is the two torpedo-boats now
nearing completion at Portland and cne
on the Sound. This number can be
increased materially il the necessity
presents, since each requires only GO
days for building"
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Washington. April 23. --Brigsdier-
Generals Nunez and Castillo, Of the
Cuban insurgent army, are now asso-
ciated with the active work OF the
Cuban delegation here. and their recent
conference with Major-General Miles,
commander OF the army, is looked upon
as suggesting possible cooperation Of
the insurgent forces in the event Of an
attack by the United States troops on
the Spanish forces in Cuba.
At the Cuban legation, no statement
would be made as to the conference,
but Senior Albertino, first secretary,
said the Cubans would most gladly CO.
operate with the United States forces,
II cooperation was desired. At pres
ent, he said. there were 35, 900 Cnbans
In arms, and there would be a general
uprising as soon as the forces began to
attack Havana.
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Passed the senate.

Washington, April 2S.-Three inn
portant measures were passed by the
senate this afternoon, each of which
related largely to the national defense.
The sundry civil bill, which has been
pending for weeks, and which carries a
large amount OF money intended to be
used in the strengthening OF the coun-
try's defcnses, was finally passed. The
naval appropriation bill was imme-
diately taken up and practically COM
pleted A joint resolution was adopted,
giving the president power to prevent
the expectation of coal and other war
material.
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Frenchmen side with spa,n.

London, April 22-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times says: There is
not single French paper. nor even. |
believe, single Frenchman, who sup
ports the United States. The news
from Spain indicates that the national
subscription will total ESQ, 600, 900. II
is said that all able-bodied men are
ready to take up arms. All the Span
iards that Imeet are convinced that
serious resistance is useless. yet they
are all convinced that Spain will not
yield, but will fight all the more ad-
mirably because the fighting is for
honor.
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Sending Of Troops 90 Cuba.

Captalc SIMPSONS fleet, which has
been o dered to Cuba, later on will be
suppo ted by troops which will be dis
patch cd to Cuba as soon as in the opin-
ion 0 the president it is possible to use
them advantageously in the occupation
OF the island. Meanwhile, as rapidly
es troops can be rushed to Key West
and other points on the South Atlantic
and Gulf coasts, they will be hurried
forward. 1t is estimated that it will
take 10 days to concentrate an army
sufficient in size with supplies to make
the campaign.
1t is the purpose TO gather these
troops and make sharp, decisive
movement. Immediately upon the
passage Of an army volunteer bill by
congress, the president will call for
l00,0 men, OF this force, 1t is In
tended to use $4,000 men in Cuba, in
conjunction with the regular army,
now already assembled or assembling
at points Of concentration. The re-
naming 100000 men will aid the ar
tillery departments in guarding the sea
coast and in manning the heavy
guns Of the coast defense.
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Cheers In Commons.

London, April 2s. Replying in the
house OF commons to Sir Arthur Bower
Norwood, conservative, Mr.. BalfouT,
the government leader and acting SEQ
retary OF state for foreign affairs, said
that in regard to neutral vessels, the
government had received from the
United States notification that it
would adhere to the principle of the
treaty OF Paris. The announcement
was greeted with cheers. Mr.. Balfour
announced that no answer on the SUBJ
ject had yet been received from Spain.
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W AR NOW EXISTS
SIMPSONS Fleet Or.
dered to Blockade
Havana.
SPAIN REJECTS ULTIMATUM
Minister woodford Is Given His Pass
ports and Diplomatic Relations Be-
tween tho United States and Spain
Arc Declared to Be seyered.

Washington, April 23. War between
the United States and Spain is fact,
though not officially declared SO by
congress.
The stirring events Of yesterday were
succeeded today with rapidity by others
OF more Importance, eliminating in the
afternoon in orders for the departure of
the North Atlantic squadron for Ha-
vana. This practically is an act Of
war, 80 that the war between this coun-
try and Spain may fairly be said to date
from today.
Two minutes after the opening OF the
state department this morning. came
word from Minister Woodford that the
Spanish government, having antici-
pated and prevented his intentions to
present the presidents ultimatum, be
had asked for his passports. The ad-
ministration, in pnblic statement,
announced that it regarded the action
OF the Spanish government as render
ing unnecessary further diplomatic ac-
tion on the part of the United States,
and further stated that it regarded the
course adopted by Spain as one placing
upon that country the responsibility
for the breach OF friendly relations.
Mr.. Woodiord,s telegram resulted in
the calling OF special cabinet meeting
to arrange an outline for plan of cam
paign, or rather to determine how to
begin the execution Of the plan OF cam
paign already prepared by the strategic
boards OF the army and navy depart
ments.
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THE OREGON IN DANGER.
Feared That the Spanish Squadron Will
Head on the Battle Ship.


Washington, April 23.--It was sug-
gested at the navy department that it
is possible the Spanish squadron, which
sailed from Cape Verde islands today,
is headingrto cut off the fine battle
ship Oregon, now on its way from the
Pacific coast to join Captain Sampson's
command. There is also some fear
that the Oregon may be taken at an
unfair advantage, without knowledge
of the existence of war, by the Span
ish torpedo.boat destroyer Temerief,
which is now at Buenos Ayres. Pos
sibly, with view of avoiding a con-
fict in the straits of Magellan, where
she would be at disadvantage, the
Oregon has been ordered to go Around
Cape Horn. The Oregon sailed from
Callao the 9th inst, since which time
nothing has been heard from her. 1t
is believed she is now nearing the port
of Montevideo, Uruguay.
The formidable Spanish torpedo boat
is supposed to be somewhere in that
vicinity awaiting the arrival of the Or
egon, and some fear is expressed that
she may creep on her unawares and,
consequently, considerable relief will
be felt when the arrival of the Oregon
at some South American port is re-
ported. 1t is probable that when the
Oregon reaches Rio de Janeiro or
Bahia, she may be joined by the Bra
Gillian cruiser Niotheroy, recently pur-
chased for the United States navy, and
the two vessels will come to the United
States together.
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volunteer Armr nnI slrned.

Washington, April 25.-The volun-
teeer army bill was signed by the pres
ident at 500 P. Nj. The bill, as agreed
to, reduces the time of enlistment from
there years to two. The amendment
authorizing the president to organize
independent troops was retained, but
limits the number to 5000. The bill
leaves it optional for regiment and COM
pany militia officers to receive commits
sions from governors. The senate re-
ceded from the amendment attaching
an engineer officer to the staff of each
brigade commander.
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Madrid, April ss,--In the Spanish
senate today. Marshal Martinez Campos
asked tho minister for foreign affairs,
Gullon. to make statement regarding
the relations OF Spain and the United
States. wheIeupon tho latter replied
that the relations were broken off, The
ex-captain-general of Cuba then made
patriotic speech, in which he declared
that Cuba will never lose her Spanish
sovereignty.
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London, April 25. The Daily Mail
says that it is stated in Falmouth ship
ping circles that the American cruiser
Topeka, which left Falmouth the even
ing OF Tuesday, April 10, was in col
lision with the bark Albatross, at mid
night. Thursday. According to the
Mail, the captain OF the Albatross
asserts that after the collision the
steamer, whose name he did not ascer-
tain, flashed a light and suddenly dis
appeared. He believed she foundered.
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TO SUCCEED GARY.
Charles Emory Smith Named for Post
master-GsnsraI.

Washington, April 23.--The presi-
dent sent this nomination to the senate
today:
Charles Emory Smith, Of Pennsyl-
vania, to be post-master-general, vice
James A. Gary, resigned.
1t Is stated at the White House that
the resignation OF Postmaster
Gary had absolutely nothing to do with
our foreign complications. 1t was
owing entirely to the condition of
Gary's health. He has been suffering
from general breaking down Of the
system. The new postmaster.general is
editor Of the Philadelphia Press.
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weyier WIN Take a Hand.

London, April aS.--The Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Telegraph
says: Bulltights have been arranged
in all OF the large towns, the proceeds
to be devoted to the national defense
fund. 1t is still asserted that General
Weyler will command an army corps.
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CAPTURED A PRIZE
The Nashville Takes a
Spanish Merchant
Steamer.
BROUGHT HER TO KEY WEST

Tho Buena Ventura the Unfortunate
yesseI-The skipper Surprised, a. lie
Did Not Know That war Had Been
DecIared-Prize Crew Put on Board.
Key West, April 25.--The United
States fleet was about IL miles off Sand
key light this morning at 2 o'clock
when the Spanish merchantmen Buena
Ventura was sighted bound north. The
gnnboat Nashville ran her down and
put shot across her bows from the
4-inch gun on the port side aft, manned
by Lieutenant Dillingham;.
The Spaniard ignored the shot, but
another closer to her bows brought her
to. A prize crew, under Ensign Ma
gruder, was put aboard.
Captain Luzarraga, in command OF
her, was astounded. He said he did
not know that war had been declared,
but when he was informed of the state
of affairs, he shrugged his shoulders
and accepted the situation philosoph-
ically.
The Nashville has taken on stores
and will return to the fleet, carrying
Ensign Magruder, who will be received
by Ensign Carleton, OF the Snow. a
body OF marines is pacing the deck of
the Spaniard, and her crew Of 2s are
lounging about the decks in nonchaIsnt
fashion. Not man is in irons.
According to prize laws, Captain
MAYNARD will turn the prisoners Of
war over to the United States district
attorney, who will decide the question
Of their disposition.
The Buena Ventura is tramp steam
er of ], 155 tons, and halls from Bilboa,
Spain. She has cargo OF lum Der,
loaded at Pascagoula, Miss, and was
bound for Rotterdam.
The news of the capture OF the Span
lard set the people of Key West frantic
with enthusiasm. All work was sus-
pended, and the docks were crowded
with people.
Commodore Lyons, of the Dolphin,
has delivered to United States District
Attorney Stripping the papers of the
Buena Ventura. He will libel the ship
in the United States admiralty court.
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Charle. Flester Sentenced.

Grants Pass. Or, April as.--Judge
Hale this afternoon pronounced the
death sentence upon Charles Fiester,
the wife-murderer, fixing Friday, June
10, as the date Of execution.
Fiester broke completely down and
wept like child.
Fiester drowned his wife in pool Of
water in May. 1895.
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Malaga Correapondent Lenyaa.

Malaga, April 2s. - The United
States consul, r. NJ. Bartleben, has
started for Gibraltar, The American
flag over the consulate has been re-
and the archives transferred to
the British consulate.
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London, April 93.--A dispatch from
Barcelona says the act Of the Bank OF
Barcelona, in withdrawing large sum
from the local branch OF the Bank of
Spain, caused run ON the latter insti-
tuition, but all demands were met.
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snAln Cnlla nn1 Iar nnssrr...

London, April 2S.--A dispatch from
Madrid says War Minister Corr
authorized the call Of so, 900 rese' L.
Three vessels loaded with
Caliz; destination unk~
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Key West, April 25.-The United
States government has established
cenorship of kilograms, forbidding the
transmission OF code messages to or
from Havana. This begins at once.
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satlsfaetlon At the Department.

washington, April 20.-Ihe report
that the gunboat Nashville had cap
tured Spanish merchant ship gained
rapid circulation throughout the navy
department shortly after noon today.
1t caused much excitement, aud was
eagerly discussed as an outward evil
dence of the actual existence of war.
Secretary Long, however, had not re-
ceived word of the capture, except
through newspaper sources. Notwith-
standing this, naval officers credited
the report and discussed it as though it
was an accepted fact. 1t was said that
part OF the crew had been placed on
board, and the captured vessel had a
valuable cargo, including considerable
coal.
Among the officials, the report caused
much satisfaction, although it was said
the capture of Spanish warship
would have been more acceptable.
There is said to be no question as 10
the right of taking Spanish merchant
ships at this time Two of these ships
left Galveston within the last day or
so with considerable cargoes of cotton
on hoard. Another Spanish ship is
said to be en- route from Vera Cruz,
Mexico, with 1000, 900 pesetas on
board, representing the subscription OF
Vera Cruz to the Spanish in Cuba.
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The following statement regarding
the sending of the ultimatum to Spain
was issued today:

The following statement regarding
the sending of the ultimatum to Spain
was issued today:
Yesterday. April 90, 1898, at about
IL O'Clock, the department of state
served notice OF the purpose OF this
government by delivering to Minister
Polo copy OF the instructions to Min
lister Woodford. and also copy Of the
resolution passed by the congress of the
United States on the 10Th. Immedi-
ately after the receipt OF this notice
the Spanish minister forwarded to the
state department request for his pass
ports, which were furnished him yes
terday afternoon. The United States
minister at Madrid was at the same
time instructed to make a like COM
munication to the government of Spain.
This morning the department re-
ceived from Minister WOodford the
following telegram, stating that the
Spanish government had broken off
diplomatic relations with this govern
ment. This course on the part of
spain renders unnecessary any further
diplomatic action on the part of the
United States:
Madrid, April 22.-Early this
morning, Immediately after the receipt
of your telegram, and before l had
communicated the same to the Spanish
government, the Spanish minister OF
foreign affairs notified me that diplo-
matte relations had been broken be-
tween the two countries, and that all
official communications between their
respective representatives have ceased.
| accordingly asked for safe passports.
/ shall turn the legation over to the
British embassy and leave for Paris
this afternoon. ] have notified the
consuls. "WOODFORD.n
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The UItimatu,n to Spain.

Following is the text of the presi-
dents ultimatum to Spain, as given
out this morning:
April %, 1893. Woodford, Minis
ter of the United States, Madrid: You
have been furnished with the text of
the joint resolution voted by the con-
gress Of the United States on the 10Th
inst. and approved today, in relation
to the pacification Of the island Of Gu
ba. In obedience to that act, the pres
ident directs you to Immediately COM
municate to the government OF Spain
said resolution, with formal demand
upon the government OF Spain 70 at
once relinquisb its authority and gov
ernment in the island Of Cuba and
withdraw its land and naval forces
from Cuba and Cuban waters. In TAX
ng this step, the United States hereby
disclaims any disposition or intention
to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or
control over the island, except for the
paciication thereof, and asserts it's de-
termination when that is accomplished
to leave the government and control of
the island to its people under such free
and independent government as they
may establish.
"H by the hour Of noon on Saturday
next. the 23d day of April, instant,
there be not communicated to this gov
ernment by the government Of Spain
full and satisfactory responses to this
demand and resolution, whereby the
ends OF peace in Cuba shall be assured,
the president will proceed without fur
ther notice to use the power and au-
thority enjoyed and conferred upon
him by said joint resolution to such
extent as may be necessary to carry the
same into effect. SHERMAN. /"
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DOINGS OF THE WEEK
What Has Happened in the
Civilized World.
GIVEN IN THE PRESS DISPATCHES
A Completo Review Of the News Of the
Past Seven Days in This and
All Foreign Lands.

George Parsons Lathrop, poet and
author, died at Roosevelt hospital, New
VaxL
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1898-11-19
FUND is SMALL,
Bot There is Time Yet in Which TO Re-
member the Worthy Poor

The police Thanksgiving dinner fund
was increased by $50 yesterday. Funds
have been coming in rather slowly thus
far but an increase is expected as soor
as the citizens become fully acquainted
with the fact that the season for con.
tributions is at hand.
The total subscriptions to date
amount to $104, which is considerably
less than the amount at this time last
year. In 1897 the amount at this time
was between $500 and 5000.
The subscriptions received thus far
follow: Previously acknowledged. $l5;
Friend, 5; Mrs. George A. Bullock, So;
George F. HeWett Company, SIS; Nc
Cullar & Son, $40; e. 8. Pierce & Co,
SIS; J. J. Quinn, So; j. McGillicuddy, rs
cents; p. H. Hurley, So; Willard Cote,
% cents; i. Gendron, 20 cents; j. Sun
dawl, 20 cents; James McDernott, ST.
Quinn & Folsom, so cents; D. b. Fftz-
gerald, 81; Flint & Barker, ST.; Mark
f. Cosgrove, 81; j. B. Simard, ST. &c. o.
Brewer, 81; Thomas Lachance, so cents;
Bradt 81 Woods. IS; Besse Bryant Co.,
81; c. B. Winship, 81; ALI r. Wilton, 81;
Bemis & Co, 81; A. e. Waite, 81; e.
L. Smith Co., 81; John Ryan, 50 cents;
Jerry F. Regain, ST.; Joseph saner, $2
Bay State Tobacco Co, 81; ]. w. Foley,
ST.; William Driscoll, 81; W. A. Lytle,
81; Friend, so cents; A. p. Duprey, So;
j. J. O'Donnell, 81. Total, $104.