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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16

gress is accused OF a buccaneerfng spfr-
X which IL is feared will extend TO the
possessions Of other nations as well as
those OF Spain. There is feverish actiy-
ity at the government dockyards I'm
completing vessels and rearming old
ones.
The suggestion that the United States
will possibly decline privateering may
lead the powers to force Spain to re-
nounce the privilege. IL IL believed that
the government WILL however, preserve
strict neutrality. American residents
In Paris are intensely excited. The idea
of war is not very popular among them.
but the betting iss.ery brisk at all the
American resorts Eenry Vignaud, Sec
retary Of the United States embassy.
In the course OF an interview with
representative OF The Soir Is reported
as saying that he considers war in
evitable. although America desires
peace and does not desire to annex
Cuba. The hour has struck, he be-
lieves, for the severance Of Cuba from
Spain.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
HAVANA Is WORRIED.
Opinion in the Cuban Capital on the Pros
pect of War More Pessimistic.

Havana, April 16.-The latest news
from Spain and the United States has
produced a profound impression. Opin-
ion here is more pessimistic than ever
before on the prospect of conflict.
Exchange values are going down. The
people are not at all confident as to
the future action Of the United States
The volunteers are increasing, the en-
listmenteproceeding with enthusiasm.
The ports and cities are continuing the
work of fortications and General Pan
do will shortly inspect all the defenses
of the island.
The autonomist government has thus
far failed TO appoint a committee to go
to the insurgent camp and treat for
peace, but all think that Senior Giberga
will be the one selected. An old insur-
gent chief insists that the most infiu-
entail members of the central autono-
mist committee should be delegated in
order to exert an influence to the best
effect and at the same time not to ex-
pose to rebuke the colonial govern
ment.
1t Is reported that the presence of the
French dispatch boat now In the har-
Dor is due TO a cablegramy from the
French consul to the admiral OF the
French fleet on board the Dubordieu
at St Thomas.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
APPEAL FROM sHAwNEETOwN.
Severe Storms Causing Untold Misery and
Suffering.

Chicago, April 16.-The people Of
Shawneetown, Ills, so recently visited
by an awful calamity resulting in the
death of scores of its humanity, have
been again stricken. This time the Wis
itation comes in the shape of severe
storms. and the people of the Inflated
town, unprovided and unprotected, are
suffering untold miseries. The following
telegram from Miss Julia C.. Lathrop of
the state board of charities was pre-
sented to Mayor Harrison:
Severe storms last twenty four
hours. Needs very great. Public does
not realize suffering. Will you not try
to have all Chicago papers make spe-
cial effort Friday morning to raise good
fund.-"
Mayor Harrisons appeal for funds
has not for some cause or other been
responded to as promptly and gener-
ously as is usual with the Chicago pub
lie when appealed to on such occasions.
Just how fully the governors appeal
has been responded TO does not appear.
but one thing seems certain, namely,
that the sufferings of the unfortunates
at Shawneetown have not been re-
lieved. 1t is possible that Mayor Har-
rison may issue another appeal as re-
suit Of the present emergency.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
POWERS TO awe Us.
Europe Will Make Display in Fa-
vor of Spain.
SUCH A ROME NEWSPAPER CLAIMS.

Says the Intervention VIII Take the Form
of Great Naval Demonstration in
Which All the Powers VIII Participate
Note To the Powers as Sent by Spain
Senior sagasta Makes "a Few Remarks
What the Madrid Liberal Says.
Rome, April l6.-The Popolo Romano
Gays 1t understands the powers of Eu-
rope will intervene between the United
States and Spain in favor Of the latter
country, and IL adds, according to in
formation gathered in well-informed
quarters. the Intervention will take the
form of naval demonstration in which
all the powers will participate.
London, April 16.-A special dispatch
from Rome. referring to the rumors
of a proposition to make an interna-
tional demonstration off the island of
Cuba, says Austria is taking the lead
In the matter, but il is understood that
England and Germany are not favorable
to the suggestion. The Spanish ambas-
sador made long visit to the British
foreign Office and later the Austrian
ambassador called.
The Austrian ambassador admits he
has given up hope of Europe prevent
ing war
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
by the suffrage of 10000 900 OF people. "
LIVELY SCENE IN THE HOUSE.
Bailey Biames the Speaker for the TroubI.
of Wednesday.

OF wednesday.
Washington. April 16.-There was an
other lively scene in the house. Rising
to personal explanation, Bailey said
the speaker was responsible for the late
scene In the house. Hot words passed
between him and Dalzell, who alleged
that Bailey was taking his daily airing.
and that he had. as the papers had
stated lost his head. Bailey respond
ed angrily that gentlemen when in
suited and called liars were charged
with having lost their heads If they re-
sented II. He said ne would infinitely
prefer to lose his head in resenting an
insult than his self-respect in submit
ting to one. The house was keyed up
to an intense pitch. The Democrats
Applauded Bailey's utterances and the
Republicans broke into cheers when
the speaker, with a voice trembling
with suppressed feeling, declared that
he refused TO enter into a discussion of
his course with Bailey. Whatever he
had done on Wednesday last or on an
other day had been done in the pres
ence of the house and of 1000 witnesses.
He scored Bailey severely and said he
was ready to rest his justification upon
the judgment of those who had wit
messed 1t. Bailey attempted to reply.
but the regular order was demanded
and routine business resumed.
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MEETING OF THE CABINET.
Present Position of Administration Is
Waiting on Congress.


Washington, April 16.-The cabinet
meeting was devoted to a general dis
cussion Of the Cuban situation but
without anything of Importance result
ing therefrom. The government has re-
ceived no intimation of the preparation
of any note on the part of the powers
and members of the cabinet do not
think the effort obviously making by
Spain to concentrate the powers in her
favor will result in their agreeing on
any particular line of action. The pres
ent position of the administration is
that of awaiting congressional action
without attempting to influence 1t or
postpone its decision. The president,
1t can be stated, is not at all likely to
veto any resolution that congress may
adopt on the Cuban question. The ad-
ministration does not believe congress
will pass a resolution for the recogni-
tion Of independence of the insurgents,
but If II should veto of II would be
very improbable.
1t is said, however, that the president
might regard 1t as an encroachment on
his prerogative, the constitution clear
ly making 1t the duty of the executive
to recognize the independence of a ma
tion. At the same time the cabinet has
not discussed the course to be pursued
in the event of congressional declara-
ton for independence.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
CALLS TT cALUMNY.
Senior Sagasta, the Spanish Premier, Gets
on a Few Words.

Senior Sagasta, the Spanish Premier, Gets
on q Few Words.
Madrid, April 16.-Senor Sagasta, the
Spanish premier. is quoted as saying,
with reference to the destruction of
the Maine having been caused through
Spanish agency:
This Infamous calumny merits the
reprobation of the whole world. All
the nations know the true cause OF the
disaster, and many American officials
know 1t, too. For the American gov
ernment to base plea of Intervention
upon heartless calumny of this charac-
ter. is to rebel against reason and jus
tice. For this reason IL is impossible
for us to refrain from protesting for
mally TO the powers against the impu-
tation"
The Liberal approves the Energetic
measures adopted by the government"
saying: "Only through parliament can
all which the nation should know be
made known" Continuing, The Lib
eral advises the press to "Confine itself
to tanning the warlike enthusiasm"
adding: mo new discussion is possi-
BILE while Spanish sovereignty in Cuba
Is challenged"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
Lee to Command Virginia Volunteers.

Washington. April 16-The president
has decided to give General Lee the
command of the Virginia volunteers in
the event that hostilities break out be-
tween this country and Spain. This de-
cision on the part Of the president was
reached after a conference with Secre-
tary Alger and a number Of other mill
tary men. The matter was first
broached by a friend of the president.
who suggested that II would be a good
plan to give Lee a command of some
sort in case of war. The president con-
suited with several friends. who ad-
vised him that il would be impossible
to appoint him to a command In the
regular army
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
SPAIN TELLS NEED OF WAR.
Reasons for Conflict Set Forth i'm Note t.
the Powers.

the Powers.
London, April 16.-A special dispatch
from Madrid says: The note to the
powers will review the whole Cuban
question, pointing out that all the trou-
BILE with the United States arises
through the clamor of the sugar manu-
facturers, who, IL is claimed fomented
and organized the entire revolt. At
tention will be recalled to the alleged
unmolested American filibusterers and
1t will be asserted that the chief insur-
gent leaders are not Cubans, but ad-
ventul ers Of all nationalities, whose
sole purpose is plunder and robbery.
The concessions made by Spain will
be enumerated, and the note will say
that, while Spain has done everything
possible to pacify the island, the con-
suls of the United States have consti-
tuted themselves insurgent agents. and
the further statement will be made that
when autonomy promised the desired
result an American squadron was sent
to Cuba to encourage the insurgents
to hold out These contentious, il is
added, will be supported by documen-
tary evidence, which, il is alleged, will
prove the bad faith displayed throug-
out by the United States toward Spain.
The note to the powers will conclude
with declaring that Spain, having ex-
hausted every means of peace, is re-
luctantly compelled to prepare for war
and to fight for the maintenance of its
rights and honor.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
MAY VOTE SATURDAY EVENING.
Chairman Davis Unable to Tell When SEN
ate Debate VIII End.

ate Debate VIII End.
Washington, April 16.-Said Senator
Davis. chairman of the foreign relations
committee of the senate: II do not
know when the debate will close in the
senate, although 1 presume we shall
have a vote no later than Saturday
evening. / cannot venture a predic-
tion whether the majority or minority
resolutions will be adopted by the SEN
ate. Many senators believe that either
of the resolutions would be satisfactory
to the country"
When informed that his report was
regarded as a superior document on
international law the senator smiled
and said: II would rather have the
commendation of the Independent and
critical newspaper correspondents than
all of the empty compliments of the
politicians. OF course, / am gratified
to know that the report was well re-
ceived. l did not dictate a line of it,
l wrote it with a pen during the three
days and was greatly gratified when
the committee adopted 1t without
change"
Said Senator Allison, chairman of the
obcCliuS N{ultc
a number of senator's are anxious to
speak on the subject of the resolutions
which have been brought before the
senate by majority and minority of
the committee on foreign relations
touching the message of the president
concerning our relations with Spain.
because of existing conditions in Cuba.
Il have heard no animation from
any source that there is disposition to
abbreviate deliberation and discussion.
Therefore l am inclined to believe that
the senate will not reach a conclusion
until Saturday afternoon. OF course,
] cannot speak for the senate concern
ing the time which shall be taken in
its deliberations, but 1t is my judgment
that the debate will continue until ev-
cry senator has had an opportunity to
express his views"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
NELs NORRIS BEREAYED.
His Favorite Son succumbs to n Strange
Illness,

EatoTlte son SuccumDs 10 StrauEe
Illness,
Chicago, April 16.-Herbert N. Nor
ris, son of the millionaire packer, died
at 10 o'clock at his home, 4030 Grand
boulevard. Last June Morris was mar
ried to Hulda Bloom, daughter of Leo
pold Bloom, and the wedding was the
affair of the day. He was in business
with his father and a great favorite
with the latter.
When his engagement to Miss Bloom
was announced congratulations poured
in upon the young couple and on the
wedding day Nelson Morris presented
his son a check for 81 200, 900. month
ago a strange illness, which puzzled and
baffied all efforts of the physicians.
seized the young man and his condition
was represented as very serious. Later
a change for the better was enjoyed and
the family hoped for his ultimate re-
coyery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
After the Bull Fight.

Barcelona, April 16.-As the crowd
was coming from the bull fight, organ
lied in favor of the national subscrip-
tion for the navy, they took flags
through the streets to the American
consulate. where they remained several
hours, crying: 'Vive Espana." whist
ling and shouting, the consul looking
down from the window. The governor
exerted himself to induce them to dis
perse. The press is unanimous in con-
demning the provocative attitude OF the
Spanish functionaries in the crowd.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
California Again shaken.

San Francisco. April 16.-Two slight
shocks Of earthquake were felt here.
the first at 10:4S p. m. and the second at
1907 p. m. The tremors here were not
serious enough to cause serious dam
age. and none so far have been report
ed. The shocks felt in a number OF
small towns in this state are said to
have been most severe at Port Costa.
where number of large grain ware
houses are located.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
To Charter Americ,n Liners.

Washington. April 16.-The navy de-
partment has decided to charter the
steamships st. Louis. st. Paul, Paris
and New York Of the American line.
This decision was reached by the de-
partment after the department having
come to the conclusion that this plan
would be wiser than that formerly un-
der consideration, which contemplated
the purchase outright Of the st. Paul
and st. Louis. The Paris and New York
will be held under charter until the
necessity for their use arises.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
An ofrer of Twenty-five Elephants.

Washington, April 16.-The war de-
partment received word from a circus
company that in the event OF war
twenty-five elephants would be put at
its disposal for active service in Cuba.
Some of these animals have served in
India, and neither the swamps nor un-
derbrush in Cuba would interfere with
their utility.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
No ArmIstlce for Cuban..

Washington. April 16-Mr. Quesada,
the representative here of the Cuban
insurgents, said. in regard to the Lon
don stock exchange rumors of an arm
istice having been agreed by the Cuban
insurgents, that there had been no such
agreement. and that these reports were
circulated only for the purpose of de-
laying action by the United States.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16

New York, April 1c.-wiliiam ]. Bar
ry, the comedian. is dead at his home I'm
Brooklyn. aged 4s years. He had been
Ill of a complication of stomach ana
liver trouble for sQma time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
Ma. and wife Fatally burned.

Marion. o., April 16.-Jacob Myers
and wife were fatally burned while
burning cornstalks. Mrs. Myers cloth
ing caught fire. Her husband lost his
life trying 90 save her.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
Queen Regent Threatens to Abdicate.

London, April 16.-The Madrid cor
respondent of The Morning Post, tele-
graphing by way of Biarritz, says:
THE queen regent has informed the
members Of her court that 1t is her in
tention to abdicate Immediately If the
cabinet takes any steps derogatory to
Spains honor and dignity"
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
rRENortMEN BLAME AMERICA.
Strong Feeling shown I'm Paris Agains
the United States.

Paris, April 16.-The feeling here Of
both the press and the public is very
strong against the United States. espe-
cially since President McKinley's mes
sage. Mr.. Mckinley is compared to
Pontius PLATE. and the American con-
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
Daniel the Next Speaker.

Daniel of Virginia was next recog-
nized, and said: I'VE stand upon the
edge of war. This nation Is one with
the sword in its hand, and IL the word
that now hesitates upon the lips be
spoken and the command Forward be
given, upon some proud day the stars
and stripes will be waving over MORO
castle and Cabanas prison." He said
up to now he had been for peace, but
that that time seemed to have gone by
and he wanted to do everything possi-
BILE to support the president In the
needs of the hour. II wish." said Dan
lei, "to cast my vote in my own good
time, without pressure behind me. War
will wait a day. Possess yourselves In
peace, gentlemen, while the awful is
sue of war or peace Is decided. The
men who declare this war are not the
men who will prosecute II in the field.
They are not the men who will sustain
the CORY and bullet-tattered standards
before the enemy. They are not the
men even who will pay the taxes to
carry on the war. Let the senate go on
in it's own measured tread amid no
rancorous scenes.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
Not as Party Men.

1--WE speak not as party men. but as
men who would arm the executive
branch Of the government strongly and
we'll to perform a great duty as we see
it," Daniel said that he was content
neither with the house resolution nor
with the senate committee resolution.
'Tn my Judgment" said he, "our first
step should be to write on the statute
books of the country a recognition Of
the great Cuban republic which has
won place among the independent ma
tions by its own valiant sword"
Some sharp criticism of the presi-
dents action and message induced a
heated colloquy between Daniel and
Gray. In response to question of DAN
iel directed at Gray as to the position
Of the president the Delaware senator
replied II agree with the senator from
Virginia, In that I support the country.
but also support the constituted au-
thority Of the country placed In power
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1898-04-16
CULLOM TALKS OF WAR
Tells the Senate the Hour for Ac.
tion Has Come.
VIGOROUS SPEECH MADE by BERRY

Senator Pledges the south Z" Loyalty To
the Fiag-He Is Followed by Daniel of
Virginis-indi cations That a Vote Will
Not BE Taken ON the Resolutions Before
Saturday Evening.
Washington, April 16.-An order has
been issued ordering the entire regular
army to assemble on the coast. mostly
In Florida.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-31
FlatIy Denies the Charge.

Cleveland, Dec. 23.-Messrs. Kline,
Carr, Tolles & Goff, representing the
Standard Oil Co. in the suit of the
state against that corporation, fatty
deny the charge that the company
has burned or destroyed any of it's
books or records for the purpose of
avoiding the discovery of evidence
against the company by the examina-
ton of its books. The attorneys say
that the accusation is based upon the
fact that the company from time to
time destroys useless material which
accumulates in its business, as is the
case with every other large corpora
ton. This it does openly and with
out any pretense of secrecY.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-31
NOTES FOR THE GARDENER.

Two hundred varieties of peaches are
grown in Texas, and each variety has a
distinct name.
The Swiss Chrysanthemum society
carried to a successful conclusion the
exhibition of its chosen flower. There
were about 5000 plants on view.
There will be a great horticultural
fete in Antwerp next April on the occa-
sion of the celebration of the three hun
dredth anniversary of the birth of An
toine Van Dyack.
On the occasion of the great eXposi-
ton of 1900 there will be a series of
horticultural exhibitions, four general
ard eight special, the last being de-
voted to chrysanthemums.
A color plate, recently published,
shows new varietiea of Dodecatheon
Meadia, which have been raised by a
European florist. These new varieties
have been produced by careful selec-
ton and crossing with view of obtain
ing stronger plants, bigger and more
numerous flowers as well as new colors.
White Swan carries 30 or 40 large flow
ers forming a compact mass of pure
white color. Tit-bits is pale rosy violet;
while Beauty of Norfolk, with smaller
cluster, has lilac flowers. In this last
the stem is reddish brown whereas in
the others il is green.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1898-12-31
LATER NEWS.

Commodore Philip is at the head of
a subcommittee of the international
committee of the Young Mems Chris
tian association which is planning to
build a home for Jack Tars near the
Brooklyn On. W navy yard, to cost
100000. The home in Brooklyn will
not be the only one. There will be
others, costing almost as much, in
Boston, Newport, Norfolk, San Fran
cisco and perhaps in Manila and in
Havana.
y cablegram has been received at
the navy department from Rear Ad-
miral Dewey asking for the immedi-
ate dispatch of officers and men for
service on the three captured Span
ish vessels which are to be reftted
and added to his fleet.
Practically every mine in the Lake
Superior copper district is shipping
copper by raid. This has not been
done before since the French syndi-
cate cornered copper, and indicates a
phenomenal demand for the metal at
home and abroad.
Mrs. Isabel Mallon, best known by
Ruth Ashmore," died at her home in
New York City on the 27th ult.
The North Cornwall iron furnace at
Cornell, Pa, operated by the Lacka-
wanna Iron G. Steel Co., of Scranton,
was badly wrecked on the 26th by an
explosion. Several men had narrow
escapes. The damage is estimated at
$4,000.
John P. Cochran, ex-governor of
Delaware, is dead at his home in Mid
dletown, Del, aged 90 years. He was
elected governor in November. 1874,
on the democratic ticket. At the en-
piration of this term he retired to
private life.
Advices from Bolivia say that the
aspect of affairs there is serious.
Young men belonging to the best So
ciety are joining either side, the banks
have lost nearly all their clerks and
civil war is inevitable.
The Sherman opera house at New
ark, y. Y, was destroyed by fire on
the 27th. The building cost $4,000.
Mrs. Juda Fisk. wife of The editor
of the Helena (Mont.) Herald, died
IN the 9th of gastritis. She was :he
laughter of Paymaster Walker, L. S.
A., and niece of James G. Blaine.
Capt. "Archie" Hogarth. the former
commander of the Isolde, has been
appointed to command the Americp's $
cup challenger Shamrock. He SAYS
the design of the new boat is perfect
and that she has been specially de-
signed to meet American racing con-
ditions.