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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
CAUSE OF THE DELAY.
Investigation Fails to Support Madrid
 Theory Over Lee Reason.

Investigation Fails to Support Madrid
 Theory Over Lee Reason.
 Washington, April 6.-The most care- full investigation in official circles to- night failed to develop anything in support of the theory that the delay of the presidents message was due to the situation at Madrid rather than that at Havana. When the announcement was first made to-day that the message had been withheld, the inference was drawn in some congressional circles that the delay was partially inspired by the at- titude of the queen regent, who was re- ported willing to yield everything de- manded by the United States provided it could be done without precipitating a popular disturbance in Spain. Press dispatches of a pending cabinet crisis in Madrid tended to confirm this. Those closest to the president refused to dis cuss the Madrid situation further than to say that there was no information from that quarter and that no fresh negotiations had been entered into. This was confirmed by the foreign re- lations committee of the house. Q
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
CUBAN BONDS.
Senator Foraker Denies There is specula-
 ton Behind His Resolution.


 ton Behind His Resolution.
 Washington, April 6.-At the meeting to-day of the senate committee on for eign relations the question of Cuban bonds was raised It was brought up by Senator Foraker, who said he had heard it intimated that there was spec ulation in Cuban bonds behind his reso- lution declaring for the recognition of Cuban independence. This, he said, was not true in any respect and he added that he had not known when the resolution was drawn that there were any Cuban bonds out. He had since learned that $75,OO0 of Cuban bonds had been sold.
 MT. Foraker then stated that there was another point on the bond question to which he desired to invite the at tention of the committees and this was the possibility of the United States having to assume responsibility for the payment of the interest if not the prin- cipal of the Spanish bonds secured by the Cuban revenues in case of the in tervention of this country in the Cu- ban war without first recognizing the independence of the Cubans. He said he would not assert positively that such would be the case, but he be- lieved the proposition strong enough under international law to make ground for an international lawsuit. He stated that there were no less than $400, 900, 900 of these Spanish bonds.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
LEHMANN AND WILLIS.
English Oarsmen Take Hold of the Har-
 yard Crews.


 Boston, April 6.--R. c. Lehman, coach of the Harvard crew, accompan- jed by a college chum and an expert oarsman, Harry Willis, who is to assist in the work at Cambridge, arrived here this morning. MT. Lehamnn and MT. Willis reached New York on the Kais- CT Wilhelm and took the midnight train for Boston. They went out to Cam bridge this afternoon and immediately began the seasons activity in rowing by following the freshmen and junior crews on the river in a launch. MT. Lehman had only time to hastily look over the material in the other crews. He said that he had not had time to judge of the men and the way they handled themselves in the boats, but was of the opinion that the freshmen had made much more progress than had the freshmen crew of last year at this time A hard, cold wind was blow ing down the river and clean rowing was impossible. MT. Willis will stay five or six weeks only, as he will be obliged to return to England to join the Leander crew in time to train for the Henley races. MT. Willis and MT. Leh- mann have secured rooms in Claverly hall during their stay.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
HAS NOT WRITTEN 4 LINE.
John Addison Porter Not Responsible for
 an Editorial in Hartfnrd Post aAs

John Addison Porter Not Responsible for
 an Editorial in Hartford Post.
 Washington, April 6-In regard td an article in the Hartford Post criti- cising congress, Secretary Porter said to-day: T have not written line for my paper, the Hartford Post, during my residence of over year in Wash ington. I have not had time to Inall~ age the editorial page of the paper, even if had the inclination to do SO under present circumstances. So far as the article is concerned, did not write it, nor see it until two days after it's publication, at which time | promptly sent a telegram to the man aging editor of the Post expressing disavowal and regret at the exagger- ated tone of the article and cautioning the editor to be more careful in the future. I am on the pleasantest terms of friendship or acquaintanceship with large number of representative and senators, and an unfair or discourte- ous criticism of congress would be en- tirely opposite to my feelings No one regrets more than myself any misap- prehension which the publication of this article may have caused"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
RHODE ISLAND ELECTION.
Overwhelming Majority for Republicans
 Large Social Labor Vote.

Large Social Labor Vote.
 Providence, R. l., April 7.-The state election yesterday resulted in an over- whelming republican victory. Neither party conducted a. lively campaign, the success of Governor Dyer and his as- sociates being a foregone conclusion. The weather was fine and the vote fairly large for an off year. Seven cities and towns voted on the license question Including Providence where license was successful by a considera- ble margin. The socialist labor vote shows a large increase, while the pro- hibitionists beat the democrats iii sev- eraI towns, as usual. At 12:45 seventy seven out of 105 districts show for Gov ernor Dyer. republican, 13,S39; Church, democrat, 7,116; Reid, social labor, l. 6SS; Lewis prohibitionist, 1,211. This includes but four of the twenty-two Providence districts. The legislature will be overwhelmingly republican. The democrats in the two houses will number about dozen and as no demo- cratic candidate for the senatorial nomination has apeared, Senator Ald- rich may be unopposed. A feature of the election was the large social labor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
IN CONGRESS-.
Unprecedented Disappointment Over Fall
 ure of Message to be Read.

Unprecedented DisappointmentO Over Fatl-
 ure of Message to be Read.
 Washington, April 6.-After waiting patiently in the galleries and corri- dors of the house for hours, many of them from o'clock this morning until shortly before 8 o'clock this afternoon, the thousands who had come to hear the presidents Cuban message turned away weary and disgusted at the de- lay. Never before was there disap- pointment at the capitol. The mem bers felt it even more keenly than the spectators, and for two hours after ward they stood about the Hobbies dis cussing the latest phase of the situa- ton. The news of the proposed armis- tice which came on the heels of the an- cabled for delay, received quite as much attention as the request of Lee. The debate in progress in the house over the army reorganization bill att tracted little or no attention. It was completely overshadowed by the more absorbing question. Considerable oppo- sition to the bill developed on the ground that it's provisions for an ex- tension of the regular army in time of was to 100000 men would be inimical to the national guard. There will be a, strong effort to re-con1mit the bill to- morrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
JUDGE DAY'S STATEMENT,
Lee Not Recalled-Department Not In-
 formed of kioting in Havana.


 formed of Rioting in Havana.
 Washington, April 6-Several off, cials of the administration called in- formally at the White house tonight and had conferences with the presi.. dent, including several cabinet officers, but all left the executive mansion ear- ly and the president retired before il o'clock. None of them would discuss the situation in any of it's phases. the president, and as he left the White house he was asked by an Associated Press representative whether the state department had received any informa- ton concerning the report that Consul General Lee had left Havana. He re- piled that no such information had been received and that the department was not informed that there had been rioting to-day in that city,
 Early in the evening the president had long conference by appointment with John A. Mccall of New York. Mr. Mccall is understood to have as- sured the president that the govern ment would be put to no embarrass- ment by a lack of money with which to prosecute a war. While he depre- cated war and hoped that it might be averted, if it could not be the whole people of the country would stand by the president in maintaining a just contest. It is said upon excellent au- thority that MT. Mccall expressed to the president his belief that within forty eight hours he could raise among the financial institutions of New York alone $500, 100000, which the govern ment could have upon it's own terms, and that if a popular subscription was called for S500,00O,O00 could be raised within a few days. Late tonight MT. Mccall said: Everybody ought to de- plore war, but when the president says war is inevitable the people will stand solidly with him. He can have all the money he wants."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
GEN. BARTON INJURED.
Struck by the Colonial Express Yesterday
 Afternoon,

General Fred Barton, superintendent of Adams Express company, at the de- pot, was painfully if not seriously in- iured while at work yesterday after noon. When the Colonial, express due at 4:15, pulled into the depot MT. Bar ton was standing quite near the track and was truck by the pilot of the en- zine in such a way that he was knock ed down. He was quickly picked up by some of the employees of the company and carried into the office. Dr. San ford of Crown street and Dr. Metz were summoned to attend the injured man. An examination showed several bad cuts on the scalp and some other bruises. He was taken to his home, 199 Washington avenue, West Haven MT. Barton was not rendered uncon- scious by the blow and it is not thought that the skull is fractured. He will in all probability, however, be confined to the house for some time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
Would Welcome American Army.

New York, April 6.-This evening MT. Rubens, counsel to the Cuban junta, supplemented his utterances of this af- ternoon with this written. statement over his signature: ''The statement D. Perkins. bones; F. J. Booth, inter- papers was based on the indications ap- bearing that the object of the United States in refusing to recognize the in- dependence of Cuba was to annex the island to the United States. It was in view of this fact that I expressed the determination of the Cuban army to resist. We would, of course, welcome the American army to aid us in achiey- ing our independence"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
Tn the Senate.

Washington, April 6.--When the sen- ate convened to-day intense expectancy amounting to excitement prevailed both on the floor and in the galleries. The presidents message had been posi- lively promised and it's coming was awaited with genuine anxiety. Ten minutes after the senate convened con- sideration of the sundry civil bill was resumed and with the exception of eight minutes consumed by an execu- tive session in which Senator Davis announced that no message would be sent in to-day the entire session was consumed by the appropriation bill It was practically laid aside for the day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING co.
THREE KILLED, ONE DYING.
All Belong in New Haven-Accident on NaugatucE Road.


 Thomaston, April 6.-On account of an accident to a work train on the Naugatuck branch of the Consolidated railroad, about a mile and half north of this borough, this morning, three Italians lost their lives and fourth one was seriously injured. All the men belong in New Haven. Antonio Fer ruci, aged thirty-on whose home was on Congress avenue, and Pasquel Ar mellino, aged thirty-three, residing at p Minor street, were killed outright, and Antonio Patria, aged thirty, is at the Waterbury hospital in a critical condition. Josephs died at the Water- bury hospital late this afternoon from his injuries. Medical Examiner Fer guson gave a permit to have the re- mains removed to New Haven and later reported his findings to Coroner Higgins of Winsted.
 The accident was caused by a box car in which the men were, leaving the track. The train, which was in charge of Conductor Maloney and En- gineer Ward, was engaged in picking up ties and the crew consisted of thirty Italians. The train backed down to- wards Branch bridge to let south bound train pass and while on the bridge one of the cars, in which were four Italians, jumped the tracks. The south side of the bridge was torn away, and the cars behind piled up and tore away part of the roof. The accident and wreck blocked the tracks until | nearly 6 o'clock this aftrenoon. Pas sengers were transferred around the wreck with considerable inconvenience. This same place was the scene of an- other serious railroad accident more | than score of years ago.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
AMERICANS LEAVE HAVANA
NINET1-SIX PASSENGERS SAIL ON
 STEAMER MAsCOTTE,

They Arrive in Key West SafeIy-In
 Twenty-four Hours 3s6 Passports Have
 Keen Issued 10 Persons in Havana Wish-
 ing to Leave the City-Clara Barton Calls
 on Governor General BlancO.
 Havana, April 6.--The Mascotte sail- ed this afternoon with a full compIe- lnent of passengers, among them many distinguished families. During the last twenty-four hours there have been is- sued 3S6 passports to persons proceed ing or about to proceed to the United States. Miss Clara Barton of the Red Cross society, who arrived by the Mas cotte this morning, visited Governor General Blanco at o'clock this after noon and was most kindly received. She left the palace expressing satisfac- tion with the interview.
 Bulletin-Key West, Fla, April G. The Mascotte has arrived with ninety six passengers aboard. She is coaling as the government dock and will re- turn as soon as through. Consul Gen. eral Lee did not come. There is great excitement here. The people stand around in groups.
 Havana, via Key West. Fla, April 6. After many days of foolish confidence that nothing would happen, number of people here, Americans and others, have plunged into foolish fear and tur- moil. People who should know better insist that war has been declared, oth- CTS are sure that the pope has secured peace with honor. Bankers with close American connections are packing their papers, collecting debts, arrang- ing for guards for their vaults and sending their families away, Cuban women, with husbands, fathers and brothers in the insurgent ranks are in state of terror. The few pure Amer jeans who remain keep as cool as may be.
 The officials and newspaper men have heard so many tales which have proved mere buncombe that they are not prepared to believe any evidence but that of their own senses. When Consul General Lee says with that de- lightful chuckle of his, "Well, gentle men guess we better be getting our traps together" all will stand to attention, formally salute, and say ''yery good, sir" and pack up. Prob ably it cannot be done, but it would be gratifying to sail out past Moro Castle with the yellow Fern as the flagship in the lead. and the BaGhe and Mangrove in her wake, all decked with American bunting from taffrails to peaks and banners bearing the legend "We go, but will return soon," or the shorter dictum See you later"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
Influx of Gold.
vote.

San Francisco, April 6.-The steamer Alameda, which arrived to-day, brought forty-four bars of gold valued at $325,- S75 from Auckland $2,0OO,OOO in sover- eigns from Sydney. The Klondike craze is unabated in the colonies and twenty-five Australian miners who in- tend to go to Alaska left to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
Prominent Insurance Man Dead.

New York, April 6.--Archibald H. Welch, second vice president of th3 New York Life Insurance company, died to-day at his summer residence in Morristown, N. J. He had been i'll for three months. He was born in Mans field, Conn.,, on June 2, 1929. From 1851 to 1874 he was engaged in the dry goods commission business at Hartford, Conn. In 1882 he was elected a trustee of the New York Life Insurance company, and in 1884 he became second vice pres- ident.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
Eeparation Should be Demanded.

New York, April 6.-At the regular monthly meeting of the Merchants and Manufacturers board of trade of New York to-day the following reso- lution was adopted: Resolved, That our committee on national affairs be- lieves that Spain is responsible for the loss of the Maine and that a substan- tial indemnity and an ample repara- ton should be demanded from Spain without further delay. And, further the committee believes that the inde- pendence of Cuba should be recogniz- ed and should be secured with peace if possible, but by force of arms if nec- essary"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
Stonington Vessel Lost,

Narragansett Pier, R. l., April 6.- The schooner Mary Ellen from Onset, Mass, for New Haven, with a cargo of fire sand, which was dismasted and abandoned last night, sank off Point Judith this morning. The crew is at the life-saving station at Point Judith. The schooner was owned at Stoning- ton. Conn,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
TOR CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
Resolution Introduced by Member of
 Honse Foreign Relations Conn ittee.

Resolution Introduced by Member of
 House Foreign Relations Committee.
 Washington, April 6.-Representa- tive Pearson of North Carolina, a re- publican member of the house foreign affairs committee, to-day introduced the following joint resolution:
 Whereas, The government of Spain for three years past has been waging war in the island of Cuba against the revolutionary government in that island without making any substantial proffers towards the sup presson of said revolution, and
 Whereas, This war, by reason of the unus- ual and unciyilized methods resorted to has caused unprecedented loss of life and de- posing forces, but to innocent non-combat- ants, by reason of the process known as re- concentration and has caused serious injury to the commercial interests of the United States, involving the destruction of lives and property of many of our citizens, dis turbing the business of our entire country and endangering public health and comfort by reason of the proximity of pestilential diseases, causing our government to expend millions of money in patroling our coasts and in policing the high seas, in order to maintain the obliga tions of neutrality and finally. when our forbearance had already been taxed to it's limit, one of our battle ships anchored in the harbor of Havana and on a friendly visit, was destroyed by an act Of unSpeakaDle aJfOClCy, ana
 Whereas, There Is no definite prospect and no present energetic efforts on the part of Spain to suppress the revolution and restore peace to the island, and
 Whereas, The further prosecution of hos tilities will result in further injury to the commercial, sanitary and business interests of the United States without benefit to the government of Spain, therefore
 Resolved, That we recognize the indepen- dence of the republic of Cuba and will &C., cord to it's government all the rights and privileges of a sovereign state under the law of nations.
 Resolved, Further, that the imperative in- terests of the United States, as well as the highest considerations of humanity con- strain our government to intervene for the purpose of ending the contest, and the pres. ident of the United States is hereby clothed with full power to use all the land and naval forces in order to accomplish this end.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
ADVICES FROM. MADRID
WIFE OF MINISTER WOODFORD
 LEAVES THE CITY,

She is Accompanied by Her Niece and
 Lieutenant G. L. Dyer, the United States
 Naval Attache-Considerable surpris se
 Expressed at Their Departure-General
 Woodford and Miss Woodford Remain
 in Madrid.
 Madrid, April 6-5:30 p. n1.-The fam- fly of United States Minister Wood- ford will start this evening for France. The staff of the United States legation has left Madrid and will probably re-i main in Paris for the present.
 Late information is of assuring chars acter A cabinet council is now in ses- sion and it is believed the deliberations are of a very important nature but the ministers maintain abosIute reserve. M.s Panatoux, the French ambassador, visited United States Minister Wood- ford this afternoon.
 Madrid April 6.--7:40 p. n1.-The of - ficial statement that affairs have taken a pacific turn has not yet become gen. orally known and public opinion re-
 mains much excited. The bourse has declined heavily owing to the belief that there is dissension in the cabi- net.
 Madrid, April 6.-8 p. m.-The hope of
 reaching peaceful settlement with the
 United States is growing stronger. It is reported that the basis of an arnis-
 tice in Cuba has been Arranged. If this be true a royal decree will appear in the Gazette tomorrow or Friday
 announcing the conclusion of an arr
 mistice The Vizcaya and the Aln1ir-
 ante Uquendo will wait orders at Puerto Rico.
 Madrid, April 6.--9 p. n1.-Mrs. Wood- ford, wife of the United States mirl- l ister, accompanied by her niece and l Lieutenant G. l.. Dyer, the United States naval attache, left by the s o'clock train for Biarritz. General l Woodford bade them farewell at the station. Considerable surprise is ex-
 pressed at their departure in view of the settlement" but Miss Woodford remains and it is explained that the others will soon return.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
CATCH OF a5,OOO SEALS.
Arrival of the Neptune After Most Ter
 ribIe Experience.

Arrival or the Neptune Alter a MOst Ter
 rible Experience.
 St. Johns, N. F., April 6.-The steam- CT Neptune, Captain Blanford, comnlo- dore of the sailing fleet, arrived here to-day with 25,000 seals The captain says that never before during an ex- perience of forty six years amid the ice foes did he encounter such a hur- ricane as the Neptune weathered on the night of March 21, when forty eight of the Greenland's crew perished. But for the fact that most of the fleet were hoisting seals aboard and that the crews were consequently not spread over the ice several more would have perished. The Vanguard is bringing back three dead men, the Leopold two and the Labrador two, all of whom perished on the ice foes on the night of March 21.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
Yale Team Defeated. .

New York, April 6.-The Yale Var sity nine were defeated by the Manhat- tan college team at Jasper Field this afternoon. The field was not in very good condition for play, but the game proved most interesting one. Score 10 to 3. Hits, Yale ', Manhattan z; er- TOTS, Yale 3, Manhattan ?.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-04-07
Whole City in Danger.

Bulletin-Grand Rapids, Mich, April "A dispatch received since midnight from Hastings, Barry county, states that the city is being destroyed by fire that started at 11:30 last night. As sistance was asked from this city and an engine had been dispatched.