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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-12
GENERAL lee
/ ARRIVES
His Reception is An Ovation in
Washington.
SPAIN DREAMS Of PEACE
cubsns are Gathering Ebsi'
Forces to Act Promptly
With Us.
THE PHILIPPINE REBELLION
SPAIN DREAMS OF PEACE
THE PHILIPPINE REBELLION

ENPoRIA, Va, April IL. = General
Lee arose here at s o'clock this morning.
He said: Il feel like a different man
Ii only had a crowd. behind me,
could turn back for Havana" His
special train is expected to reach Wash
Eington at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
RICHMOND, Va, April 12-Consul
General Lee arrived here at II o'clock
The train was detained about ten
minutes. There were at least 10000
people at the depot, including the gov
ernor and his staff and the Richmond
Light Infantry Blues. The Governor
welcomed tho Consul General, who
made brief speech. He said that the
time for talk was over, aud that the
time for action had come.
WASHINGTON, D., c. April 12.-Gen-
|eral Lee arrived at 2 80 and was driven
to the State Department. The epthusi-
asm throug hout the building was tre-
mendous. Lee remained In the build
ing only a, few minutes, quickly depart
ing ompanied by Secretary Sherman
and Assistant Secretary Day, Tor the
White House. The State Department
teIephoned the Senate. to arrange for
Lees appearance before the Foreign
Relations Committee. The ovation
was repeated as Lee went over fran
the State Department to. the White
House. At the railroad station the
crowd was immense and exceedingly
enthusiastic - -
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Still Cabling.

WASHINGTON, April l2.-In the
Senate. Lindsay, of Kentucky, started
the Cuban resolutions with one declar-
ing that the United States should CO.
operate with General Gomez in any
military operations in Cuba. Wilson,
of Washington, followed with declar-
alton authorizing the President to use
the army and navy to end hostili;ies
add to secure republican government
in Cuba, Then came Allen. of Me-
braska, with another. declaring state
OF war to exist between Spain and the
United States, and recognizing the in :
dependence Of the republic of Cuba.
Pettus. of Alabama, made "a legal
argument regarding the authority TO
declare and prosecute war. Then Ma
son, of Illinois, made speech in favor
of war and recognition of the insur-
gent government of Cuba.
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The Two shiDs Arrive.

HALIFAX, N. s., April 12.-The
American men-ofswar, ''San Fran cisco
and New Orleans formerly the
Brazilian ship "Amazonas,') ar
rived here this morning at II
o'clock short of coal. Both vessels left
London on the Goth ult. and
had a. stormy passage during the
last eight days. On Monday, the 4th,
heavy winds and rain was met
with The ships were together
ul to that date, but on Tuesday be-
came separated and did not come
together nutil "a hours had elapsed.
The San Francisco came through
all right, but the New Orleans ex-
perienced great difficulty, one of
her starboard boats being smashed In
and the steering gear was for time
deranged. AS she came up this morn
ing evidence Other rough passage was
easily discernable.
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Cnmmittea neIibsrating

WASHINGTON, d, G., April 12.--The
Senate Com mittee Foreign Relations
resumed its sitting this morning, all the
members present except Daniel, OF
Virginia. The Committee Immediately
took up the task of form ulating a
resolution defining its idea of the
course to be pursued IN the present
complication with Spain. Many minor
differences developed but not of such a
character as to dispel the hope of secur-
ing final agreement. The Committee
is hopeful of being able to report today,
but the report may be delayed oas to
afford an opportunity to hear General
Lee
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MORE PEACE TALKE:
But 1t won't he Done That WAY. by Any
Means. a

New YoRKsApril IL. LA special to
the Herald from Washington. says
Should the President be clothed with
authority to use the military and naval
forces to intervene solely for the pur-
pose of establishing peace and order in
Cuba, he will deliver an ultimstum to
Spain before making naval demons
stration, in the hope that Spain may at
the last moment consent to the inde-
peIdence Of the island, upon indemnity,
or SO ne other basis which may be sat
isfactory to all parties involved + A
significant sign of peace Is that the
diplomatic relations between the United
States and Spain have not been severed.
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Cubans Recruiting.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 12.-The
Cuban Junta received an important
letter from General Gomez via Key
West. While its contents have been
guarded carefully, yet it is ascertained
IL brings news that Gomez is preparing
to co operate with the United States
forces in case of war, in the attack
upon Havana. Calixto Garcia and
Gomezwith 1900 troops are marching
toward Havana. The insurgents are
recruiting in all sections. Gomez
promises to have 25, 600 to 10000 troops
behind Havana to aid in reducing it.
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Spain is Jubilant.

New YORK, April 12.-From the
ministers downward, with few excep.
tions, the Spaniards are convinced that
the maintenance of Spanish sover-
eighty in Cuba is now assured, says the
Madrid correspondent of the World,
They believe that the cessation of hoss
'tifties must necessarily lead, through
the assistance of European powers, to
II settlement satisfactory to their honor
and dignity, which means retention of
Cuba and Porto Rico.
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what Leo Knows.

New YORK, April II IA dispatch to
the World. from Washington, says: The
sensation of the week may follow Gem
eral Lees appearance before the Senate
Foreign Relations Committee, Wednes-
day or Thursday. There is an extremely
interesting but unverified story in the
best informed circles here, that Lee has
been able to trace the shore and harbor
batteries which controlled the 800 pound
submarine mine planted by the Spanish
government under the "Maine.'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-12

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 12. The
Democrats of the House lForeigh At
fairs Committee agreed on resolution
for the independence Of Cuba and for
immediate. armed intervention; the
Republicans are divided still. There
will be no report today, The Commit
tee took recess till p. m.
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Kansas Civ Stock.

KANSAS CITY. April l2.-Cattle- Re-
ceipts 5000; best grades steady, others
weak. Texas steers. $3.25 % 4.65;
Texas COWS, SO. 00@S405; native steers,
81 .00@5 20 4. native cows sand heifers,
$270@45O; stockers and feeders, 1886
@$5.35.; bulls; 50 ,75@3.75.
Sheep-Receipts, 900; steady; lambs,
$490@550; muttons, $3.75@4.55.
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HOUSE COMMITTEE SOUNDS THE WAR NOIE 'CBASHAlBBERBB!


First, that the people OF Cuba are
and of right ought to be free and In
dependent.
Second, that the war which Spain is
waging against Cuba is 50 destructive
10 the commercial and property inter.
ests of the United States and so cruel,
barbarous and inhuman in character.
as to make 1t the duty of the United
States TO demand, and tile government
of the United States hereby does de-
mand, that Spain Mt once withdraw her
land and naval forces from Cuba and
Cuban waters.
Third, that the President be and is
hereby authorized, empowered. and
directed to use, ii necessary, the entire
land and naval force of the United
States to carry these resolutions into
officer
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NO DOUBT THE SENATE WILL AGREE.
Only War or Retirement from Cuba Remains for
Spain to Choose.
SUSPENSE IS OVER, NOW FOR DEEDS OF DUTY

report on these lines. 1t is believed
that for the sake of party harmony, he
he may be induced to join his col
leagues. This compromise in,
y.lved the elimination of the
second of his declarations, recognizing
tns 'Republlc of Cuba as the true and
la yful government of that island,' and
the retention Of his first promise, de-
claring that the people Of Cuba "of
right ought to be free and independent.
If majority agree upon the COM
promise here outlined, there probably
will be minority report. providing for
the recognition of the present Cuban
government, which will be made by the
Democratic members with the probable
exception of Senator Gray.
GLORIOUS AGREEMENT.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April IL. The
steering committee of the House Re-
pnblicans has authorized canvass of
tie House OIL resolution drafted by
Representative William A. Smith, of
Michigan, as follows: "Resolved, that
the war now existing between Spain
ard Cuba has been conducted by Spain
iuhagrant violation of the laws of CIVIL
ized warfare to such an extent as to
snock the moral sense of the nations of
the world, and to create condition
which in the language of the President.
has become "insufferable" by the
United States; that all diplomatic ef-
forts to terminate this condition have
failed; that the people of the Island of
Cuba are and of right ought be free and
Independent, and that the President be
and he is hereby empowered and di-
rected to forthwith terminate the hos
tilties IN Cuba and to insure to
the people of that island a
sttble and independent republican
government and that he be and is
hereby authorized and directed to use
the land and naval forces of the United
States for the purpose of carrying this
joint resolution into effect
This resolution seemed fully accept
able generally to the Republican mem
bers of the Committee, but when sub
mitted to Senator Davis, of the Foreign
Relations Committee of the Senate, he
pointed out that Congress had no
power 10 delegate to the President the
authority to secure to the people of
Cuba stable and independent repub-
lican government. 1t was then
agreed to change the latter portion of
the resolution into the declaration that
no such foreign government should
exist in the island.
COMMITTEES RESOLUTIONS.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-Unless the
Committee changes its decision, the
following, in addition to the preamble
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Not BY Jugfull.

HAVANA, Fpril IL The newspapers
here regard President MeKinley's mes
sage as favorable to continuance of
Spanish sovereignty in Cuba. They
say that the suspension of hostilities
removes all pretext for Intervention by
the United. States.
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SPAIN MUST EvAouATE.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The Com
mittee adjourned until $3.50 to hear
Consul General Lee. A formal vote
was not taken but the Committee knew
what its report would be when it adj
journed at noon. The best Information
obtalnable is that the report will be. a
declaration for immediate Intervention
by the United States and that no action
on the part Of Spain short of the evac-
uation 'of the land by the Spanish
forces, will satisfy this country.
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Not So This way. i

WASHINGTON, April f2.-Fhe! Cabi-
net meeting today was unttnportant
Nearly the entire session was consumed
in conversation concerning the recep-
tion of the Presidents message. 1t il
stated that generally throughout tht
country it is very satisfactory.
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A Big Deal.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April 12.-It is re-
ported that deal has been consum-
mated whereby the Drummer Tobacco
company, of this city, said to be the
largest tobacco manufacturing concern
in the world, has passed INTO the con-
troll of the American Tobacco company
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-12
Miss Teller Married.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April 12 Miss
Emma A. Teller, daughter of Senator
Teller, and George E. Tyler, of Denver,
Colo, were married today, at the resi>
dence of Senator and Mrs. Teller.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-12
Quiet in Madrid.

MADRID, April IL Compete tran
guilty prevails htre, There were pa
triotic demonstrations, yesterdayieven-
ing, at Barcelona and Valencia, but no
disturbances. es
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House QaIe..

WASHINGTON, April l2.-The House
was very quiet today, and after a brief
reference to Cuba by Representative
Bailey, of Texas, considered the District
of Columbia bill.
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iasterlv inactivity.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Secretary
Long said that no movement of the
fleet was in contemplation, and that
nothing hac been received from Min
lister WoodfOrd.
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Chicago Grain.

CHICAGO, April 'l9 - Wheat ~ May
81 07, July, 851s@5s.
erGorn.-Aprii; 29ss; July, 30T @3t.
Oats,-April, 25M; July, %.
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Poor Old spain.

MADRID, April 12.-Advices from
the Philippine Islands report that the
rebellion there is increasing. Ten
thousand rebels are now under arms.
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Committee Can't Agree.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The Repub-
licans of the House Foreign Affairs
Committee are unable to agree. No
resolution is likely today, it being ap-
parent after the committee had been in
session half an hour that no action
could be agreed upon. The Democrats
with Mr.. Newlahds, silver Republican,
withdrew to give the Republicans
another opportunity of uniting. The
agreement, when the committee sepa-
rated, was that they should come to-
gether again at 11:45. There is good
deal of talk of the Republicans meeting
in caucus, and there determining the
nature of the resolution upon which
they shall vote, and of instructing their
members in the committe on Foreign
Affairs to report such a resolution. The
Republicans of the House who joined
in the movement for an aggressive
action, met in the hall of the old library
of Congress at 1880 today.
GETTING TOGETHER. T
The indications at the beginning OF
: today's session were that there would
be return to the compromise propo
sition made prior to the receipt of the
message. All the Republican, members
of the committee except Senator For
aker are understood to be willing to
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COMMITTEES RESOLUTIONS.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-Unless the
Committee changes its decision, the
following, in addition to the preamble
areresolutions which will be reported
by the Committee:
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In ali It's Numerous and a.
verse branches done - u
should be at THE OPTIC Jeb
Rooms.
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nhildren's Null Straw Hat, 8
~ shapes, combination Of all
colors, the latest novelty Of
the season, at M 75c'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-07
DESCRIPTION OF THE CAPITOL.
MOST IMPRESSIVE MODERN EpIFIcE IN THE
WORLD-SOME OF THE ART TREAS
TRES IT CONTAINS

The Capitol. the most conspicuous object in WASH
inston. is constructed in the purely classic style,
with centre and two projecting wings Of great ex-
tent. and is crnimented on the front with
slxty-e!ght Cornthian columns
The length OF the Capitol Is ~ feet inches,
breadth. l2l 10 s2i feet covering three and halt
From the central building springs lofty iron
dome 1852 foet IN diameter and containing 500. 20
pounds Of cast and wrought iron.
The apex OF the ione is surolounted by a lantern
IS feet N diameter and 80 feet high crowned by
bronze cf liberty tho height ~ which IS 1917
feet
The total height from tho base OF the apitol ,o
the crest OF the s;aue Is 2N5is feet
The advantageous position. great architectural
mass and harmonious and imposing effect OF the
Capitol from most points OF view have secured for
II tho almost unanimous praise Of the best judges
Of all countries the most Impressive modern
edhce in the world
The material OF the central building Is Virginia
fresstone that o. the wings IS white marble from
Massachusetts, while the huted marble columns
from Maryland
The total expenditure upon the Capitol for cree
ton extension and repairs has been lit',s over
slScoON
The first Capitol erected on the same 81"
the cornerstone Being laid by George Washington
ON September IS i7aS Before It's completion the
building was destroyed by the British in 1914
The present central structure dates from 1871
completed 1927. and the extension. or ~ines
from 1851
The cornerstone OF the Capitol extension was lsr
on July L. 1881. and the Hall of Representatives, n
the south wing. was hrst occupied In 1857. and th'
Senate Chamber In the north wing. In 1859.
The work continuously prosecuted durni
the Civil War until the statue Of Liberty crowned
the summit. on December l2. 1850.
The rotunds IS the central attraction Of the Capi
tol and Is IS fee: in diameter by 80 feet IN hegh
TO the canopy OF the dome above. on the concav,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-07
STPICKEN WITH YELLOW TEVEP.
TWO ATTACHES OF THE QUARTERMAsTERs DE-
PARTMENr ILL ~ HAVANA

TWO ATTACHES OF THE oUARTERMAsTERs DE-
pARTMENr ILL ~ HAVANA.
Havana. Nov. 6.-J E. Caldwell and r T Stew
art attached TO the Ouartermaster's Department.
have been stricken with yellow fever They had
been occupying apartments at the Hotel Pasa e.
do'vins ti,oae ~ Colone! Williams chief Qunste.-
master who IS suffering from yellow fever. Both
men were removed this afternoon. under the order
Of DR. Lame to the FL Vedado fever hospitals. In
the opinion Of Or. Lane and other physicians. the
Hotel Pasaje is infected. and here wll probably be
a stampede among the American guests when the
fact becomes known.
Owing 10 the petty jealOusies existing between
the Commissions the doctor VINO attended caldwell
and Stewart gave no notice of their illness TO the
United States Commissioners at FL Nedado Colo
mel Williams being i'll and nobody apparently be-
ing authorized 10 assume authority IN his place.
Stewart who IS a clerk in the Quartermaster's 5
Department. lacked certain attentions that only
money could buy. Instead OF he United States
Commissioners being informed. attempt was
made to collect private subscriptions to provide
caldwell ana Stewart have been I'll for Sow
era days, hut not until TINS morning was the iact
brought TO the attention Of the American Comm!s-
sioners who Immediately ordered Dr. Laine 20 see
the patients and care for them at the expense or
Ks he result Of his examination the removal
orders were promptly issued, Dr. Lame consider
large number OF Americans living et the Hotel
ifSa'ff br faine found both mon suffering from we'll
defined cases OF yellow fever. and criticism cannot
he too strong Of the conduct Of the physicians In
attendance in neglccting, to inform the superior
American authorities and railing 10 have the pa
tionts removed from the hotel. where their presence
WAS erlangcring mary lives 49,
Admiral Sampson and Generals Wade and But
Ter The Tinted States Evacuation Commissioners.
are hichl ncer -cd a. the ac,ion ~ those who orig
iratod a private subscription Idea for Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-07
CONGRESSMAN QUIGG's ESTIMATE.

he SAYS ROOSEVELT WILL CARRY THE STATE
BY NOT LESS THAN 100000
Congressman Quigg. president Of the Repub-
Iican County Committee gave out the following
statement last night:
After careful consultation with each of the
Assembly district leaders OF the Republican
party of the county OF New-Y York. and with their
authorization the estimated vote to be cast in
New-York County for Roosevelt is $4,000 In
view Of the decreased registration believe
that the Democrats cannot poll vote for Van
Wyck in excess Of 10000 We believe that the
greater city Of Ncw-York will give Roosevelt
majority. We shall carry the Vth, With, Xth,
XIXth. XXIst, XXIIId. XXVth. XXVIIth.
XXTXth XXXIst. XXXIVth and XXXVth AS
sembly districfs
I'VE believe hat will elect four members OF
Congress and four State s. nators in the county
Of New York We believe that the entire judi
ciary ticket OF the Republican party will be
elected. Reports from election district captains
show that the vote for the judiciary ticket will
exceed the vote for the State ticket by from
lOWO to- 1J.UDO. The estimates here made are
based upon the closest canvasses that are to
be made in the election districts. If these esti-
mates are correct. We believe them to be.
Roosevelt will carry the State Of New-York
by not less than l(NWO."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-07
CONTROL OF THE SENATE.
A REPU RLICAN MAJORITY EXPECTED
AFTER MARCH T.
TNENTY-THREE SEATS DEPEND oN 1HE RESULT
Of TO -MoRRovs ELECTIONS

Washington. Nov. 1.-THE control OF the
United States Senate will he determined largely
by the result Of the elections next Tuesday,
when twentv-threa states elect Legislatures
which Will in turn elect Senators The present
party strength in the Senate is as follows: Re-
puhiicans. A. Democrats. "a. Populists. q. Sill
Yer Republicans. Il This gives majority ~
no one party. and II has proved fruitful source
Of doubt in legislation Influenced by party lines.
The terms Of thirty of the present Senators
expire on March 8. and in most of these cases
the legislatures chosen next Tuesday will elect
successors. In seven States however, Legis-
latures already have been chosen and Senator's
elected. follows. Aldrich. of Rhode Island
Daniel. Of Virginia McComas. 20 succeed Cor
man in Maryland, Hanna, Of Ohio Money, ot
Mississippi Proctor Of Vermont. and the Legis-
lature ~ Maine. which has been elected, out
he's not yet chosen Senator. In Oregon, also,
Simon has been elected 10 I'll a vacancy. These
changes already made give a net gain os two In
the Republican vote: McComas, Of Maryland
and Simon, Of Oregon.
The remaining twenty-three Senators are yet
TO be chosen Those who about 10 retire are
Allen Popullst). Of Nebraska. Bate DemocraO
Of Tennessee. Burrows Republican,. Of Michi-
gan: Cannon Csilver Republican,. of Utah, Clark
of Missouri: Davis Republican) of Minnesota
Faulkner Democrat. Of West Virginia. Gray
DemocraD Of Delaware; Hawley (Republican),
Of Connecticut. Lodge Republican, Of Massa-
chusetts Mantle (Silver Republican,. Of Mon
tana: Mills DemocraO, Of Texas; Mitchell Dem-
oCraO. Of Wisconsin. Murphy Q)emocrap OF
New York Pasco Democrat. OF Florida, quay
Republican,. of Pennsylvania; Roach doemo-
craft. Of North Dakota Smith Democrat OF
New-Jersev. Stewart (Silver Republican,, OF
Nevada; Turpie Democrat Of Indiana Nnlte
Democrat. Of California, and Wilson lRepupA-
cam. Of Washington
In several cf these cases the election ot the
present incumhents is expected. but In quite
large number Of them much doubt exists Inc
Republican managers are placing reliance on the
fact that they need only q few votes to assure
them q clear majority While the Democrats
Popusts and Silver Republicans would nave 10
carry nearly al the doubtful Legislai iures ]"
order to prevent a Republican majority.
The States considered most in doubt are West
Virginia North Dakota. New-Jerser. Indiana
California Washington and Nebraska, connlct-
ing claims being made in each state. Among
Senate officials the opinion prevails that the
anomalous condition now prevailing II a SEN
ate without a majority will end with the COM
ing election and that the Legislatures then
chosen will give assurance NJ Republican rule IN
the upper branch of Congress after March