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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
POLICY OF THE cuBANs.
All Talk OF Spanish Supremacy Ont
of the Question.


of the Question.
New York, March is.-That Cubans arc
willing to end the strife In their island is
without question, but while they are Will
ing to nay Spain an indemnity tho leaders
here are positive In their assertions that
they are not weakening lr the slightest
degree and are willing to continue the
tight. The question OF the amount Of In
demnity which might be paid In case such
an agreement was feasible was talked OF
earnestly by the officials OF the Cuban
iunta. just what amount might be paid
three years ago and that which might seem
reasonable now from the Cubans point OF
view has been gathered from the follow
Ing reply to such question which was put
to Tomas Estrada Palma this afternoon.
"At the beginning the war debt was
$3.50 000, 900, but Cuba could not stand Il
and this was one OF the reasons why the
revolt was preciptatcd in the beginning OF
1896 After the invasion OF the Western
provinces OF Cuba they might have been
willing to pay s2OO,0o0,0o0. Az the Begin
ming OF the dry season Of 1s96~0I they
would have paid s1J0.000o00. but now they
would not give more, II as much. as $780,
100000.
III tho wet season should set In this
year before such an agreement could be
arranged we would not think Of paying
anything.
1.-THE reasons for the decreased amounts
ere the increased chances OF our success.'
said Mr.. Palma. mot TO speak OF the de-
struction and desolation OF the island that
impair its productive capacity"
II was rumored that message had been
received in this city from Washington 70
the effect that the cabinet was fayorably
dispoged TO proposition from Spain pros
yiding for the Withdrawal Of the spanish
troops from Cuba. leaving the Spanish hag
floating there. In case the United states
feet should be recalled from Key West
When Mr.. PaIma's attention was Gated
to this rumor. which purrorted 70 hare
It's origin In an official quarter In Wash
ington, he replied:
We'll, that would satisfy the cubans.
and assure you we would see TO Il that
the Spanish nag would be very quickly
supplanted BY our own.
Cuba libre Is our m0tto ana we Will
never agree even ad interim 70 the ac'
ceptance Of anything short Of sbio;ute MI
dependence"
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AIMING THE SHIP h
Iowa and New York Are prepay01
for Action. 4

Key West. Fla. March ls. LIN the courso|
Of tho afternoon, while the court of i1-B
quiry continued in session without ouce
coming out Of the cabin. large quantitl6s
Of ammunition were taken on board. Tho
same thing took place on tho New York
Both ships are now better supplied with
ammunition than they have been It NJ
time before. " H
Unusual precautions are observed on the
New York and the Iowa, double harbor
watches being enforced. Every craft that
passes on It's way into the harbor Is SUBJ
mitted to the closest scrutiny o. search
lights. Both vessels are ready to pull out
at fifteen minutes notice and special at
tenticn Is being given to the instruction
of the sailors In small arms and firing
practice.
New York March 1S.--A special to the
Herald from San Juan. Porto Rico, says:
Feeling against Americans here Ia grow
Ing very bitter. This ia proved by the
fact that tho Herald's correspondent WAS
arrested for making pictures OF a public
thoronghfarc, He was detained for three
hours and was only released when It was
discovered that ho is II Bsltish subject.
There is good reason to believe that had
no not been British subject, opportunity
would have been taken to severely sentence
him. In view OF tho growing sentiment
against Americans, the United States con-
sui. Mr.. Hanna. will probably ask for
warship.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
ADMINISTRATION BLUFFING.|
Spain Will Get What She Wants
from Mckinley.
Maine Matter Will Be Referred to the Judgment Of
an international Court, Both Of Which Moves
Are in Accordance with Spain's Desires.

Washington March ls.--(special.) after
all the war preparations by this admins
tration 1t has nuccumbed to the Influence
of the Wall street gang and now cravls
on its belly to Spain, AT cabinet meet
ing today 1t was decided to force Cuba to
accept autonomy or so-called home rule.
It was also decided that in case the Maine
court of inquiry reported that the Ameri-
can battleship Maine was destroyed by
outside influences TO allow the matter to
be arbitrated by an international court,
which is another victory for Spain. This
decision on the part of the administration
was forecasted by Senator Pt6ctor's speech
yesterday, as he mentioned home rulo as
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
WEATHER INFORMATION.

ast Nights Readings.
h,.,. ~ VI nigh pressure overlies the South
4, A.es With the highest reading so.2,
" Jacksonville. A trough OF low
N ~ eA'ends from North Texas northeast
bus. 'ne iake region, with the lowest ba-
IA, s'a'ng 1854 at Dodge City.
!, a'ner prevails front the Mississippi
!, -s'ward and northward to the Ohio
[,,, ae remainder Of the section reporting
n, 'aows cloudy and unsettled weather
Nh, SHOWERS In the Northwest is the only
p''1ed during the past twelve hours.
Un-.rvaIsna-.
~, !. taken BY United Stats wearusr
= y M. 18th meridian time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
PROCTOR SPOKE FOR M'KrNLErs
Conservatism Was Evidently Ym.
lsresHed ON Him.

Washington. March lS.---The statement
made by Senator Proctor In the senate Of
his observations In Cuba contained littie
that was new, but fully corroborated the
reports Of the situation in that island as
regards the reconcentradoes, and the ef-
fecis OF the shameful policy OF Spain. MT.
Proctor flntly denied that he had ever ex--
pressed an opinion that the Maine had
been blown up from the outside, and said
that he had no opinion on the subject, and
would as soon have asked the members Of
the court what they would report az TO
interrogate n Justice of the supreme court
on what decision the court would render.
AS he had long conference with tho
president prior to his statement In the
senate. II Is inferred that Its conservative
tone was inspired by Mr.. Mckinley,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19

OF the report on the Maine Investigation.
Every phase OF the several questions in
viewed is being carefully and thoughtfully
considered and 1t IL believed very soon az
ter the report is received, the president.
possibly 10 conjunction with congress, Will
announce definite policy,
Until then nothing OF decisive char
acter VIII be done or decided upon.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
WAN LIsGIsLATIoN.
TO Rush Through the Bill tO In
crease the Army's Strength.

Washington. March Ex-senator Hawisy
OF Connecticut said today that It WAS the
intention to get through congress az speed
lily as possible the three battalion military
bill which was introduced at the suggestion
OF the war department In both houses yes-
terday for Strengthening the military arr
OF the service and providing for ~ ~.
crease TO 100000 men II necessary. He did
not know whether II would be treated -
an emergency measure or be acted on more
deliberately The general desire was U
secure the legislation as room as possible.
The senate. he thought. would act prompt
ly after the house had passed the bill.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
K,d MCCOY Married Again.

Cleveland. March 1S.-lt Is learned that
Kid Mccoy. who came to Cleveland to
referee the Lavgne-Daly tight last even
ing, was secretly married in st. Louis on
March 6, the day following the granting
of the decree of divorce to the pugillsts
first wife Details of the wedding at pres
emit are meager 1t Is only known that
the bride is a New York girl.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19

not expected before the early part OF next
week. AZ has been the case at every
cabinet meeting since last month. and
mere. almost the entire session was con-
sumed In the discussion CT the Cuban situ-
alton and II can be stated on good au-
thority that no plan Of action will be DEF.
initely decided upon pending the arrival
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
COURT OF INQUIRY.
Sampson Tells Why Report Is
Kept Secret.

Key West, Fla, March ls.--The court
OF inquiry is diligently continuing its ses-
sons en- board the battleship iowa. and,
Judging from statements made by mem
bers. 1t is quite problematicnl how many
days will pass before the court turns In
its conclusions. BY the courtesy Of Rear
Admiral Sicard, the correspondent OF the
Associated Press was today enabled to es-
cape the rigor of the recent rule forbid
ding correspondents to go on board war
ships and was the first civilian to inter-
view the members OF the court OF inquiry
since they secreted themselves on Mednes-
day on the Iowa.
Captain Sampson received the corre-
spondent on the poop In the admiral's
cabin below were Chaplain Chldwic;s aid
Lieutenant Commander Wright. They had
been in session since 10 o'clock this morn
ing with the ships writer acting as clerk
THE court is still hard at work." said
Captain Sampson. 1T is utterly imposs-
BILE to say when our report will be ready.
II surmiscd the day, and you reported it.
am afraid something might occur that
would defeat the expectation and only
serve to disappont the anxious public
When the report is ready it will not be
for us to make the announcement. Wash
ington, I presume, will do that"
Tomorrow the court will devote consid-
cradle time to the preparation of diagrams
showing parts of the Maine as found after
the explosion.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
DEPUTY and Prisoner Killed.

Claremont 1. T., March lS.-lDeputy
United states Marshel Bill Arnold ard
Deputy Bussey attempted TO arrest a man
named Johnson here today. Johnson re-
aistcd and shot Arnold dead. Deputy rus
sey thereupon fred two bullets into john
pon's body, killing him.
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chicngo Ere victims.

Chicago, Merch 1s.-onc more body and
the knee Joint of another were found in
the ruins of the Ayers building today. Tho
body was that OF William j. Wilcox Sec
rotary of the olmstead company. Seven
bodies now have been taken from the
ruins and fourteen others are sun MISS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
Mcf,oy.,. 0ujcIs Work.

Springfield. Ohio. March is.--kid Mccoy ~
the Springfield Athletic club entertainment.
tonight knocked out Dick body, giant OF
9 feet inches. OF Defiance, Ohio. lie ieii iihe
a iog In / minute and ten seconds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19


Washington, March ls.-Eastern Texas
Fair Saturday and cooler, usual western
winds.
Western Texas-Fair; colder; northwesterly
winds.
Louisiana and Arkansas-Fair Saturday;
cooler in western portions; southerly, Shift
ing to westerly, winds.
oklahoma and Indian Territory and Kan
sas-lncreasing cloudiness; colder.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19

solution Of the Cuban problem. and Il =
understood that he spoke as the mouth-
piece and representative Of the administra-
tion.
The puerile and pusillanimous action q
the administration is being denouncsd hers
tonight and It Is now believed that Tom
Reed can not hold the republicans Of the
house. If they do break loose music may
be expected here by next Monday morning.
This is grand opportunity for tho demo-
Gratis to stand for the honor OF the coun-
try and the opinion Is expressed that they
will rise equal to the emergency. Tho adj
ministration is working yet for an early
adjournment In order not to be hampered
in carrying out Its programme.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
CABINET AND cuBA.
The Question Again Discussed, but
No Action IL Taken.

Washington March IS. --Nothing Of Spec
ial importance was developed at today's
cabine, meeting beyond the fact that the
report OF the Maine court Of inquiry is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19

CH1CAGO.--Cook County Memorial Asso.
citation, which is composed of representatives
of all the Grand Army OF the Republic posts
of Cook county, will meet today to make ar
Engagements for Memorial day
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19

SEATTLE, Wash. = Porxoffce Inspector
John P. Glum, who has been designated by
Postmaster General Gary as II special COIN.
missioner to Alaska to examine into postal
affairs, is booked to sail ON the steamer
Queen from hero today or tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19

NEW YORK-A special meeting of the
board of officers of the New York division or
the League OF Americal Wheelmen has been
called to meet in this city today and consider
the formation of junior department in this
State
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19

TIICAGO.-Nearly fifty Western crack
SLOTS will leave today on two special cars
for the East, where they will attend tho
Long Branch.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19
TODAY's FORECAST.

P1TTSBURG. Pa.--The annual banquet OF
the chamber of commerce will be held today.
CHICAG0.-The general officers of the
Woinan's Christian Temperance Union have
recommended that services IN memory Of
frances E. Willard be held tomorrow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-03-19

NEW YORKa-The seventeen anniversary
Of the birth OF Henrik Ihsen will occur to-
morrow ana OH Mcrday There will be pro-
BIER" by Elizabeth Robins. Lee Dietrich
stein who has had experience in these
dram u.s. will be associated with ter.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-31
SENIOR DON MATIAS ROMERO.

to publish the following as revealing tbe
true situation and sentiment" in the Fhii-
ippines:
I'VE deny that Aguinaldo will pc salts.
fed il made major general in command
of five native regiments and that II this
is done the national army could be disarme
and disbanded.
Eve repeat our appeal fou an impartial
inquiry by an abba commissioner and I'M
plore the American people 10 refrain from
a hasty decision.
The PHILIPPINE government views with
alarm Commissioner Harden's appeal to I'M
pose in America high protective tariff
against Philippine products.
"1lolo surrendered to the national army,
which is the completion of The occupation
of tha island OF Panay. There Is no truth
in the reported establishment OF an oppcs-
ing republic In the Vizcayas. All the ofIi-
Gals in the Vizcayas hold Aguinahdo's com
mission.
THE Philippines are yearning for a peace
full settlement of all questions To their
bro hers across the sea the PHILIPPINES send
greeting and earnest prayer that with the
new year will come a day-a new ea OF
peace prosperity and good fellowship with
the free and beneficent people of the
United States. Though but an infant
among nations, vet are we strong II assured
O. the good will of the great American
nation :"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-31
HOUSTON. SATURDAY, DEC, aTi. 1901
!. TEN PAGES TODAY,
Nor 4rRorEcrIoN.. pur RopBERY

With good deal OF gusto and with seem
ing righteousness to the political fig
nsfcanca OF tho facts. the Eastern repub-
lican journals are from day to Jay. lately.
referring to the growth OF oar exports OF
manufactured products under the existing
tariff regulations OF the country.
The announcement was made only the
other day that the government OF Victoria.
Australia. had accepted the tender of the
Pennsylvania and Maryland Steal company
for 80. 900 tons OF steel rails at $4,000 below
the English bid About the same time we
were informed that an order had been
placed by the Great Midland railway of
England with two American firms for
twenty freight locomotives. A good pro-
tsctionist, republican paper, the Syracuse
Post, says in reference TO such deals
This is the kind oil an Invasion which
the English do not seem to resent or resist,
1t Is an irresistible movement the march OF
American business and enterprise all over
the earth. Were all the nations OF the world
to take a stand against us. 1t would be un-
awaiting unless it were to take the form Of
absolute prohibition to their people. To bu,
OF us. and that extreme of rivalry and
stupidity the people themselves would moi
tolerate.
good bargains more powerful than preiudics
In the long run.
And yet this Same paper fayors the
Dngley bill which protects" the stce
rail manufacturers Of this country to tn,
extent OF nearly IS per ton, while they ar,
able to underscll England in It's own mar
kets by more than 81 per ton! We allov
these mar4ufacturers to charge our owl
people practically $40 per ton more TO
steel rails than they charge foreigners. w
legiblate for them under the fiction tina
they can not compete, no. in foreign blu
oven in honra markets with the manufac
turers Of other countries!
A proportionnlly large protection is givel
the builders OF locomotives and inieed al
the manufacturers OF the nearly $300. 600.
600 worth OF manufactures we are sendin
to all parts of tho world. We are DELHI
erately discriminating against our owl
people in denying them the right to bu
our own goods as cheaply as foreigner
are enabled to do.
Every day the American manufactures
themselves are dispro.ing the theory O.
which our high tariffs are based ana tn
protectionist papers are Haunting this lcgl
OF facts in our faces without apology O
sense OF shame!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-31

~ Baatern pcrts "a frsishts natursliy
~ nsesesarily Iewsr.
Sabine Paes. o. Port Arthur, or New
Or1eans would be the more natural outlets
nan Mobile for me exports from the stnAs
Of Arkansas. Tue saving or 100 miles 81
railway transportation Ii becoming an
item. The improvement Of Buffalo bayou.
for example. making q port u Houston.
nifty miles inland from Galveston, would
carry with 1t decided advantages to ship
pess In the interior OF this State,
A matter however. Of general interest
to all the gulf ports, and on which they
arc all 70 be congratulated, Is the aroused
purpose OF the interior territory west Of
the Mississippi to md gulf ports for liz
use. This purpose is becoming general,
and active steps sre being taken to real
ize It. The fact justifles all our hopes
and expectations Of great export BUSH
ness at this point when we secure deep
water, and 1t should still further spur Us
to enthusiastic effort in accomplishing tho
improy ement in view.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-31
SCHRYMSER CONCFS
i Is Understood Secretary b. I
cIded 70 Dlsspprsye { \
EXCLUSIVE CABLE RIGHTS WERE sp,.;
schrymser Anticipated 49,
ton OF Hawaii, but ~. 80
Expires January > N.s,,
Especial Dispatch to M.

Washington, December "a IA
Hay has practically decided 4 ss'. ~ ~
the schrymser concession graut,ns s sves'
sive cable rights to land cables - !. sAe n
for twenty years to the Racific M,
pany Of New York. g
a Two corporations are str,v,n. q.
mission TO construct cable hs,.s u
francisco and the Philippines. c,os h r.
Pacific Gable company OF New w. y
the other Ishe Pacific Cable cam. b
New Jersey. The first own -.
ser concession. Mr.. scrymser, sseirs IA
annexation was inevitable. went = 49,.
last spring and procured from n. ,.s..x
ture concession granung him ~ g.
elusive nights for twenty yeau, NO.
the secretary Of state Of the tpn,,s.s { FL
did not disapprove Within six mon,s, 81
the date of the concession Tub,s. b
months are up on January 2,
The effect Of the disapproval Of y.
cission Will be very great. IpstAad y N
company being able TO. refuse q ,..-|
the cable to be laid, except on n ~
terms, the whole matter will BE- 49,,
open to composition and the United En-
government can itself build ana m.s,]
the line II it sees tit, which It can IN
II Secretary Hay fails to take the eop, v
plated action 'J
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-31
POINTS ABOUT People.

Frank p. Graves, the new president or
tho University OF Washington. was reading
Virgil when 10 years old
In Emperor Williams breakfast menu
salt bun" Il standing order. II IL q
small, white loaf of bread the top OF which
Is covered with salt.
Professor Alexander Graham Bell. the
inventor Of the telephone, arrived in japan
on December and Is receiving many at
tehions from the Japanese.
Senator Simon OF Oregon was recently
asked what he thought OF the business
opportunities Of Alaska. Carpet beating
Is tho best business no raphed. "You
can lust beat the carpets and keep the
DUST
Captain Wfliam Ia Merry. the United
States representative in Nicaragua, whom
recent events IN Central America have
brought Into considerable prominence. is a
retired sra captain. whose former home
vas In San Francisco.
Joseph X. Choate says that once. as q
Harvard student. he went into Boston
cheap cutting house and asked the waiter
shat they had "Eyerythnx." was tina
rnswer. "0et me some" said Mr.. Choate.
"one order Of hash7" said the wsiter.
Dr.. Dvorak. the composer. has Just re-
ceived from the AuBlro- Hungarian en-
peror. on tho occssion Of the ivyAl jubilee.
tho decoration. flor arts and sciences n
This order. u seems, II very rars,y be-
slowed, the last musician who received 1t
being Brahms himself.
Colonel Ncmis q. Osborn. editor OF the
New Haven Register. has been suggested
10 the place In the Yale corporation made
vacant by The dsath o. DdWud O. Mason
Colonel oeboru u unneually familiar with
tee sfeoirA q the un3ys1sity. from whtch
- w. grA4hteo - tooQ.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-31
SHORT NEWS STORIES.

ST. LoUIs.--Gcoree Ipreaaan, pa,na,. 49,
aged 81. -''a's' 40 ueao'
NEW HAVEN, Conn, The closing session
OF me convention OF the American Historical
sion on Colonial History ,nd Policy.
SAN FRANCIsCO.--The United States y,,n.
BOAT Wheeling has come down from Mare Is
l h IN new white paint and will In Few
waters. - Aias"an
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--At Alenc, Ark. The
eniire plant OF the Little River Lumber com
S Srmy, toEsther with half a million feet Of
dressed lumber and eighteen loaded ears 81
lumber were DESTROYED BY hre. Loss SO, 900
SAN FRANcIsco.-Work on the battie.hIu
ohio has been commenced at the Union Iron
ever built on the const and one Of the three
larssst ever built In the American navy. she
VIII havs displacement n is.50o tons.