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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
REPoRr as DETAIL.
How the Battleship Maine was Destroyed
M Hawuna

How the Battieship Maine was Destroyed
at Havana.
Washington, March 28.-FollowIng Is
the report Of the court OF inquiry In
part.
Key West, Fla. March 2I, 1898 After
full and mature consideration OF all
the testimony before II, the court finds as
follows:
First-That the United States battle.
ship Maine arrived in the hRrbOr OF Hg.
yana, Cuba, on the twenty-first day OF
January, 1898, and was taken 10 Buoy
No o, In from five and half 20 six
fath0ms Of water by the regular govern
ment pilot. The United States consul
general at Havana had notified the su.
thOiitios ut that place tlie previous even
ing OF the intended arrival OF the Maine.
Second--The state OF discipline on
board the Maine was excellent; and all
orders and regulations In regard 10 the
care and safety OF the ship were strictly
carried out. All the ammunition was
slowed away In accordance with instruc
tiOns, and proper care was taken when
ever ammunition was handled. Nothing
was stored In any OF the magazines or
shell rooms which was not permitted 10
DO stored there. The magazines and
shell rooms we're always locked after hay.
ing been opened, andafter the destruction
OF the Maine the keys were found
In their proper place, In the captains
cabin, everything having been reported
secure that evening at Sp. m. The tenn
perRtures OF the magazines and shell
rooms were taken daily and reported.
The only magazine which had an undue
amount OF heat was the after ten-inch
magazine, and that did not explode at
time the Maine was destroyed. The re.
port then gives the disposition OF the
various dangerous explosives, showing
that they could not have been responsible
for the affair, aud says that In the coal
bunkers, four OF which were empty, had
been carefully inspected, adding:
1.-The IRE alarms la the bunkers were
IN working order and there never had
been case OF spontaneous combustion OF
coal on board the Maine.
1.-TWO after boilers Of the ship we're In
use at the time OF the disafter, but for
auxiliary purposes only. with compare
lively low pressure OF steam and being
tended by reliable watch. These
boilers could not have caused the ex-
plOsiOn OF the ship. The forward boilers
nave since been found by divers and are
in fair condition"
The report then gives details Of the ex
plosions as shown by testimony, the first
Of which lifted the Maine In a marked
degree, and says: "The hrst explosion
was more la the nature Of report like
that OF a gun, while the second explosion
was more open, prolonged and Of greater
volume. This second explosion was, In
the opinion Of the court, caused by q par.
tial explosion OF two or more OF the for
ward magazines OF the Maine"
The balance OF the report gives the
conditions OF the wreck as reported by
the divers, which Is taken 10 prove out
side explosion, which, with the cOnclu
siOns OF the court In that regard. are
quoted by the president In his message.
The report is signed by Capt. sampson.
president; Commander Mark, Judge ad-
VOeate, aud approved by Admiral SicaTd.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
EXPECTING TROUBLE.

Gen. Lee Preparing for Hostile Demon
stration at Havana.
New York, March 2s.-A dispatch 10
the Herald from Havana says: Secretary
General Congosta asked Consul General
Lee to permit him TO furnish him with a
personal body guard. Lee declined the
offer. COngoata cOntented himself with
increasing the detail OF plain clothed de-
tectiyes, who for weeks kept a watchful
eye on Lee with a view 10 his protection
IN he goes about the city.
General Lee. believing that serious
crisis In affairs il likely TO occur at any
moment, Is to day preparing a revised
list OF all Americans in Havana, togeth-
or with their addresses 80 that In
case OF emergency they may be commun.
icated with at short notice. There Is an
extra guard around the American con
sulate.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
MAINE EXPLOSION!
Consul General Lee Preparing for
HostiIities at Havana.
ELECTIONS IN SPAIN AND CUBA.

lof concurrent cause the finding Of the
court is ~ follows:
AT frame II OF the outer she'll OF the
ship, from point eleven aud one-half
feet from the middle line Of the ship aud
six feet above the keel when In its nor
NAL position, had been forced up 80 a. 10
be now about four feet above the surface
OF the water; therefore about thirty-fOur
feet abOye where IL would be had she
sunk uninjured.
THE outside bottom plating Is bent
into a reversed V shape after a wing OF
which about fifteen feet broad and thirty.
two feet In length (from frame IL 10
frame 25) IL doubled back upon itself
against continuation OF same plating ex-
tending forward.
at frame 1S the vertical keel is broken
In two, and the keel bent into an angle
similar ~ an angle formed for outside
mates. This break Is about six feet be-
low the surface OF the water and about
thirty feet above its normal position.
In the opinion OF the court this effect
could have been produced only by an ex-
plOeiOn OF mine situated under the
bottom Of the ship, at about frame Is and
somewhat on the port eide OF the ship"
The conclusions OF the court are: That
the loss OF the Maine was not in any re-
spect due TO fault or negligence on the
part OF any Of the officers OF members OF
her crew. That the ship was destroyed
by an explosion OF a submarine mine
which caused n partial explosion OF two
or more OF her forward magazines, and
that no evidence has been Obtainable fix
ing the responsibility for the destruction
OF the Maine upon any person or persons
have directed the finding OF the court
OF inquiry and views OF this government
thereon to be communicated TO the gov
ernment thereon to be communicated to
the government OF her majesty, the
queen, and do not permit myself 10
doubt that the sense OF justice OF the
Spanish nation will dictate the coarse OF
action suggested by honor and the friend
ly relations OF the two governments. Il
IL the duty OF the executive 10 advise
congress OF the result, and In the mean
time deliberate consideration Ia invoked
(Signed) WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, March 2Sth, 1895
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
DISTRESS IN CUBA.

the spanish Authorities.
Washington, March 2S.-The United
States government has presented through
Minister WOOdford at Madrid, a carefully
prepared note dea ing with the distress
ing condition OF affairs In Cuba and max
ing clear that this government cannot
much longer withhold such definite ac-
tion a. will bring the present struggle
and the suffering II is OccasiOning 10 a
close. The note was submitted TO the
Spanish government the latter part OF
last week. II can be stated positively
that the Spanish answer has been made
and IL cannot be doubted that II is In the
hands OF the authorities here.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
TRANSFER or TROOPS.

Fort whIpple, Arisona, and Fort Bayard
N. a.. to Ne Abandoned.
Washington. March 2S.--MajOr General
Miles issued an 1rder tc day transferring
headquarters and six companies OF thp
Eleventh infantry, IN the department Of
the Colorado 10 Jefferson Barracks, No.,
and has also directed the commanding
general Of the department OF Colorado to
order the headquarters staff and band Of
the Fifteenth infantry from Fort Bayard,
N. N. 10 Fort Huaehuca. Ariz., and one
company OF the Fifteenth infantry from
Fort Bayard TO Fort Apache, Arizona.
Orders were also issued discontinuing
the post OF Whlpple Barracks. Although
they do not seem 10 do 80. these orders
may have bearing on the proposed re-
ported concentration Of troops for use In
a possible emergency
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
PATRIOTIC SAILORS.
The Navy Is Ready for business All Along
the Line.

The Navy Is Ready for business All AioBE <
the Line.
Fortress Monroe, March 2S. - CommO.
dOre Schley lett Washington last night
aud arrived at Fortress Monroe early this
morning. At $3.50, after breakfast. Com
mOdore Schley went aboard the Brooklyn
TO begin active service. Within a half
hour after boarding the ship Commodore
Schley, IN full uniform, stepped 10 the
bridge OF the Brooklyn, and. reading
his commission rs commander, took
possession. Az the same instant his
flag was broken from the Brooklyn's
mast head and one Of the big guns
belched forth a salute, which was an
swered from the Massachusetts, lying
near. Then enthusiasm broke loose and
there was q roar Of applause from the
deck and the yards.
Commodore Schley said this morning
10 an Associated Press representative: ~
have no orders TO move nor do know
when any will come. We are ready TO
move at the shortest kind OF notice upon
completion OF the fleet"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
FALSE ImPREssION CORRECTED.

The Battle SHIP Maine's Position was
Not Changed Before the Explosion.
Washington, March 2s.-0ne OF the
points brought out by the testimony In
the Maine case. which will 90 10 con-
gress to-day with the report OF the board
OF inquiry, will correct an important inn
preston which prevailed all over the
country. The testimony will prove that
the battleship's position was not changed
after she had entered the harbOr. She
was moored to buoy and remained there
until blown up. The statement has been
made repeatedly In the press that her p0-
sition was changed the night before the
explosion by direction of the master OF
Havana haTbOT.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

Several minor changes we're made In the
wording Of the message. and after Il had
been dispatched TO the capitol some time
was spent in reading OF late messages
from Minister Woodford. Although the
details Of these dispatches are not made
public, II Ia thought they are reassuring
In character. aud give basis for belief
that the present strained relations may
yet be satisfactorily relieved. A member
OF the cabinet said to-day that the con
tents were much more hopeful than three
daVa ann
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
ELECTION IN SPAIN.
The spanish Ministry Sustained by Large
Majority.

The spanish Ministry Sustained by a LarE,
Majority.
Madrid. March 2S.-In Madrid there
have been elected five ministerial candi.
dates, Que conservative, one republican
and the Marquis OF CabriAna.
The principal returns slowly coming
In indicate the election OF large major
ity OF ministralists, respectable eOnsery-
ative majority aud very few republi.
cans and Carlista.
The Governor General has cabled that
II was impossible 20 foresee the result Of
the election In Cuba.
The date for assembling the cortes wss
ixed originally for April 25th, but may
be summoned directly after senatorial
election, April IA.
In the election at Barcelona TO fill six
vacancies there. three mOnarchists aud
three republicans were returned. The
anarchist candidates were ignOminl0ualy
defeated. The liberals obtained all the
other seats In the province except one,
for which Catalan home ruler was re-
turned.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

from the pain Of frost bitten limbs
and bodies. The Greenland set sail from
81 Johns, n. r., about the tlrst OF March.
She was commanded by Captain George
Barbour and carried a crew OF nearly
800 All went we'll until Tuesday when
seals were quickly encountered
and several good packs secured. The
men wandered far and a snow storm
shut them out from view. The ice foe
parted and they dflfted away from the
steamer. Long ere the storm subsided
many OF the unfortunate fellows sue.
cumbed TO the terrible cold and exposure.
Those who did not were terribly frost bit.
ten and suffered excruciating pain. II
was two days aud nights before they
were found and rescued,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
Eariy Fruit Killed

Jose L. Perea. deputy collector. re.
turned TO the city last night from Berna.
lilo, and while there examined the fruit
trees. He reports the apricOts all killed
by the recent frost and cold snaps, aud
also the peach blossoms, but gives Il AZ
his opinion that there will be some
peaches al BernalillO, II no further cold
weather.
Henry Metzgar, the fruit and flower
editor OF this paper. visited PajarltO yes
terday, and he reports the apricots killed
but says the PajaritO fruit belt will come
to the front with some good peaches this
season.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

Congress WIN Demand the Testimony on
the Maine Explosion.
Washington, March 2s.-The determin.
alton was reached early 20 day TO send In
the testimony take before the board OF
inquiry 10 accompany the report. Mem
beru OF the foreign relations committee
of the senate made vigorous protests
against the former programme, saying II
will be a great deal Of farce 10 refer 10
that committee the findings OF the court
aud withhold the testimony.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
Chicago stoaE Mar Est.

Chicago. March 2S.--Cattle - Receipts,
lS,OOO best steady; others weak 10 10
cents lower
Beeyes, S3,S0@6.60; cows and heifers.
t225@4 30; Texas steers, $360@4.75;
stOckers and feeders, S3.6Od475.
Sheep-Recelpts, 1900. Market steady
70 strong.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

Ladies' gowns, skirts, chemises and
draweTs-alsO for misses and children
cheaper than you can buy the material at
Golden Rule Dry Goods company.
Try our Blue Star creamery butter In
rolls. SAN JOSH MARKET.
Calvin Whiting, insurance.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
BIG CROWD.

The Capitol Crowded 20 Hear the Pro-
osedinEs of Congress.
Washington, March 2S. Except on the
occasion OF the Inauguration OF presi-
dent no such crowds az surged through
the corridors and stOrmed the galleries
for admission has been seen at the capt.
t0l In a quarter Of a century. People
were already seeking entrance 10 the
capitol at daylight this morning. Not
an inch OF space remained In the gal
leries at Q o'clock,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
OhIcnno GRAIN Mnrla,.

Chicago. March 2s. - r.heat - May
tlO614; July, Soc. COrn-March, 2Sl4c
May. 2v16c. Oats-MArch, 249sc; May
25k@14c.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

Washington. March 2S.--In neither the
senate nor house was there any debate in
reference TO the presidents message or
other documents TO the committees hay
Ing charge OF Cuban relations. The house
adjourned early out OF respect 10 Repre-
sentative Simpkins OF Massachusetts,.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
Illness Of Miss Davenport.

Chicago, March 2S-The condition Of
Miss Fannie Davenport, the actress, which
was reported as extremely critical last
night, is said TO be slightly improved to-
day. The patient was at deaths door
aud slender hopes Of her recovery are
entertained.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
Rnrned 20 Death.

London, March 2S.-Mrs. Della Tudor
stewart Parnell, daughter OF a celebrated
naval officer, Rear Admiral Charles Stew.
art. and mother OF the late Charles Stew
art Parnell, died last night OF burns re.
esived from ignlting her clothing while
sitting before n Gre.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
GHAsTLY CARGO.

sailors on a Sealing Vessel Frozen 10
Death.
st. Johns, n. F,March 2S. The sealing
steamer Greenland sailed into the har
Dor with twenty-five cOrpses on the deck
and tifty-tiye men moaning In the hold,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
No Note Prom snnin.

Madrid, March 2S -SenOr Sagasta, the
premier, declares that the Spanish gov
eminent has not sent note 10 the gov.
ernment OF the United States on the sub
ject OF relief OF the Cubans.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
Innkn WnrliLn.

Washington, March 2S.-Commander
Horace Elmers has been detached from
Cramps navy yard and ordered to com
mand the Mosquito fleet" to bs formed
OF all crafts that can carry a gun.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
annnhnh LIE a Mine.

Washington, March 2s-Lieutenant
George NJ. Holman, in his testimony, said
that the explosion sounded like a mine,
and he had heard mine explosion In the
aaa
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

Washington. March 2s.--It can be
stated positively that there will be no
agreement on the basis OF an armistice
iOT eight mOnths or any other period.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
CABINET MEETING

Prospect for Peace Brighter Than Few
Days Ago.
Washington, March 2s.-The cab
met meeting was largely de-
voted 10 reading OF the presidents mes.
sage, which was sent 10 congress at noon
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
Russia Takes Possession.

Pekin, March 2s.-The Chinese garrl-
sous were withdrawn to-day from Port
Arthur and Ia Lien Wan, the Russians
landing and the Russian dag was hOisted
Rt both places.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
Illness Of alsdsto..

London, March 2S.-The Westminster
Gazette says: "Gladstone's illness must
necessarily be fatal In a short time. Mr..
Gladstone Is fully Informed as to his con.
ditlOn."
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

Il is said that the democrats have
agreed on j. II. 0'Rielly for mayor, John
$ Trimble for treasurer. and G. W, Med
Ter for clerk.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

Washington, March 2S. - Representa-
tive John simpkins, OF Massachusetts,
died yesterday.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

New York. March -. - Money on call
nonlinally a16@2 Der cent. Prime mer
camille paper 4JS@6 per cent.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
Cold Dress Goods.

40 pieces, yard wide, plaids and checks,
only per yard.
10 pieces 36-inch wool checks, all new
spring designs, only y.................42
IS pieces 3S-inch wool plaids, all new
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6 pieces Covert and Vigoreaux suitings,
regular Csc values, only nly.,...,.....4oc
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
Skirts.

An entire new line to select from. This
seasons make. All new patterns, in colors
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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
silver ana I.eaa. .
DISTRICT COURT NEWS.

5IIVor and Leaos
New York. March 2S. - Silver. 514c;
cad. Az. 30
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28
THE BIG STORE!
Mail Orders Given
Careful Attention
and Promptly Filled

Parasolsi The Parso stock will in
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Tiny ruffled effects. Chiffon-trimmed in white
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full line Of Coaching Parasos, in plain, ruffled
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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

Black Goodsli. No So,I.iy. lady' wardrobe ,,,sIo,
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Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-03-28

Hosiery Our stock of Ladies', Misses
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fancy plaid aud stripes too numerous to mention.
We sell the cell brat.d Leather Stocking for
children, the beat wearing hose on earth.
Hosiery by the box at special prices.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-07-24
Mu,,ny on J. Yacht,

The yacht Brunhilde arrived in
Hampton Roads Friday from Rio de
Janeiro. After dropping anchor the
yacht signalled the quarantine ship
jamestown and DIR. Pettus. the surgeon
in charge of the station. went aboard
The quarantine officer was met by a
gentlemen who said he was a physician
and had been to Rio to investigate the
yellow fever, said to be in existence
there. The gentleman also told DR..
refusing to work the boat He wanted
to land at Old Point and ship a new
crew. DR.. Pettus promtly refused to
let anyone come ashore from the yacht
and also forbade persons from going
out to the vessel.
1t is said that no serious trouble
resulted from the mutiny Of the crew,
1t being simply a sort of strike on their
part. The Rrunhilde is now IN uar-
AS1tina. - ..5ts
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-07-24
EXPEDITION LANDED.
lRY TaleSranh.l

KEY WEST. FLA. July 23.-7 p. M.
The torpedo boat Cushing. which left
here yesterday with dispatches for the
blockading squadron. returned this ev-
cnng, bringing Lieutenant Colonel r.
f. Balcava, of Brigadier General
Roja's division of the insurgent army,
now operating in Matanzas province.
Colonel Balcava left here about a
week ago on the tug Uncas with a
small expedition, carrying quantity!
OF rifles. food and clothing. A landing;
was effected near Cardenas without
difficulty On Thursday last the Man
grove captured the Spanish slo0p
Aguldita off Boca de Sagua. fifteen
miles from Cruz del Padre. The aiocp
carried q crew OF four men who, at
sight of the approaching gunboat, leap-
ed overheard and swan to- the shore.
The, Agnldi tasag cargo consisted Saf 1yS.
wood and q small lot of; foad atapp lteSes KID
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-07-24
N1'KINLEY TO GoRDoy
President Addresses a Letter of Thanks
TO the Confederate Chieftain.
{By Telegraph

fBy Telegraph.)
WASHINGTON. July 23.-Presldent
MCKINLEY has sent the following letter
70 General John 4. Gordon in response
TO the resolutions adopted by the Com
federate Veterans Association. in Sos
sion at Atlanta. Ca:
. III Executive Mansion.
!" aShinston. d. c., July %, 1898,
10 lion. John 3. Gordon. Commander
IN Chief. United Confederate yeter-
ans. Atlanta Ga
Dear General Gordon:-Your recent
telegram in behalf of the United Con-
iederate Veterans was very welcome
and would have written to you before.
IN acknowledgements, except for the un.
usual demands upon my time. The
present war has certainly served one
very useful purpose in completely OBJ
literatinE the sectional lines drawn in
the last one. The response to the ma
tom call to arms has been equally
spontaneous and patriotic in all parts
or the country. Veterans OF the gray
as Well as OF the blue are now fighting
side by side. winning equal honors and
renowH Their brave deeds and the
unequallcd triumphs of our army and
navy have received the gratitude OF the
people of the United States. To have
such. hearty recommendation from
yourself and your colleagues of the
work Of the administration in the con
duct Of the war, and the pledge ofwhat-
ever support may be needed to help in
bringing 1t to a successful completion
is indeed most gratifying, and thank
you especially for the frank and corr
dial expression of the resolutions pass.
ed and forwarded to me.
with very kind regards, am,
Sincerely yours.
s'VvM. M'KTNIEY, e