The Portland daily press., 1898-04-16
TO FIGHT WITH YELLOW FEVER.

10 FIGHT WITH YELLOW FEVER.
Madrid. April IA, (yia Bayonne, France,
April 15.-The action taken by the
Spanish cabinet today has confirmed the
general belief which has been prevalent
mere since yesterday that war is now
inevitable. The warlike tone of the Off
cal note issued by the Spanish govern
lnent finds general approval here and
creates much excitement. Contrary to the
general opinion that the Queen Regent
mad been negotiating for peace at any
price, her attitude today had much to do
with the firm action of the cabinet 1t is
learned on unquestionable authority that
the Queen Regent recently made the fol-
lowing statement:
II prefer even the horrors Of war rather
than tarnish on the prestige of the army,
and impairment of the rights of the crown.
| Another factor, undoubtedly is Don
| Carlos manifesto, in which he says:
II will applaud from my soul those
| who have the good fortune to face the fire,
and shall consider these Carlists as serv-
| ing my cause, who embaf L in war against
the United States. But, If anything leads
me to fear that the policy of humiliation
will again prevail, we will snatch the
reins Of government from those who are
unworthy to hold them ana we will occu
Ply their Places
The report that Spain had purchased
the Hamburg American liners Normannia
and Columbia was confirmed tonight.
AS indicated tonight in the Heraldo
Spain is figuring on yellow fever being
an important factor of the Cuban situas
ton. 1t says:
"We have 100000 troops on the island,
perfectly acclimated and any Americans
who are landed there will die like flies. "
MR.. COLON TOOK A HAND.
Havana, April Is, a. Nall is quiet
here.
The Spanish cruiser Condo de Venadito
arrived this morning from Santiago de
Puba.
The British steamer Ravensdale from
Halifax; the French steamer Versailles
from ST. Nazaire, and the Spanish steam
or Mexico from New York arrived here
today.
| An American citizen named Joaquin
Betancourt was arrested yesterday,
charged with bringing correspondence
from an insurgent camp. The British
consul, Mr.. Colon, who has charge of
the United States interests here, de.
manded that the prisoner be released and
the latter I'VE. was a acc granted his
Il has been decided that the colonial
government with the approval of the gov
ernment. at Madrid is to serd Seniors
Giberga, Dola and sViendi, as par
lianentaries to treat with the insurgents.
If appointed the officials mentioned will
go to the insurgent camp. 1t is reported
they may start today.
Considerable anxiety is manifested here
as to this outcome of the Cuban crisis and
the final attitude which President Nc
| fAinley will assume.
1t is said that a majority of the sugar
states have finished gathering their crops.
The result is not yet known and only
partial success is expected owing to the
lack of laborers.
ARMY AND NAVY DISCUSSED.
Washington, April 15-Most of the time
of the Cabinet meeting was devoted to
discussion of details of work the army
and navy would be called on to perform
in the, event of war. 1t was said by one
Cabinet member that the militia of the
several states are not likely to be called
upon for any concentration at a given
point unless war actually comes. The
President is waiting earnestly for some
action by Congress so as to determine Just
what to do. There was some talk also
concerning the emergency fund of $780,
900, 900 which has been very largely drawn
upon, although it is said there will not
likely be call for more money unless
war is assured.
THE SPANISH FLEET.
London, April 16.-A despatch to the
Daily Mail from st. Vincent, Cape Verde
Islands, says Spanish fleet of six tor
pedo boats, two ironclads and one trans
port is there awaiting orders.
i COAL A CONTRABAND.
Kingston, JAM, April 15.--The British
colonial authorities here have instructions
Il hn tn RI cJoya
coal contraband in the event of war.
IMPARCIAL HEARS GREAT NEWS.
Madrid April 15.-The Impercial (Inde-
Ipendent) today says it deplores President
McKinley's staining the Supr eme Magis-
rates toga with falsehood in connection
with the Maine, adding:
''No one believes the accusation, Span
ish traditions being the best answer to
the miserable calumny. By neglect and
clumsiness the Americans lost the Maine,
and by cowardioe in leaving the Spaniards
alone in saving the perishing crew.
American naval honor was lost with the
ship"
Later, the Impartial announces that
important documents are on their way
from Havana to Madrid, Showing that
the Rebellion Is expiring and proving
that the United States government has
directly assisted the insurgents"
THE SOMERS UNSEAWORTHY.
Falmouth, Eng, April 15.-The United
States cruiser Topeka. formerly the
Diogenes and torpedo boat Somers. which
left Portland on Wednesday have sought
shelter here. 1t is said that the crew of
the Somers have again refused to con-
tinue the voyage in her. owing to her un-
seaworthiness. They say that when she is
at full speed her fore compartment is full
of water The SOmers is to be examined
The officials of the United States en-
bassy deny that any fresh trouble has
arisen.
STRANGE BUT UNCONFIRMED
STORY.
Chicago, April 15.--The Times Hera Id
this morning printed story to the effect
that Charles A. Crandall alias EMANUEL
Escadaro, acting under the personal or
ders of Captain General Weyler planted
the mines and torpedoes in the harbor of
Havana hiss heen arrested in Chicago