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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-24
rHE PROTOCOL ILLEGAL.
Spain rrie~ 10 ricr, Flaw in an

Agreement.
New York, March 2L - a. m. r The
World correspondent at Madrid sends
dispatch declaring tAaJ Colonial Minister
NIoret denies the validity OF the protocol
negotiated in 1S77 between Caleb Gushing,
than United states minister to Spain, and
Calderou II c0Iautes. then Spanish min
lister of foreign affairs. This was framed
10 prevent another Virginius massacre.
That protocol prescribes the procedure in
the trial of American citizens in Cuba,
ard eNerapts them from summary trial
10y drum-head court-martial There has
been manifested Of late in political quar-
tiers and reflected in the press an increas-
iug disposition TO deny that the protocol
Is binding on Spain. Senor Moret tells
reporter Of the Epoca that Senor Col
Iautes went out Of Office without having
signed the protocol, and that his success
or Mansel Silvia, declined 20 sign it,
Therefore according TO a custom preva-
lent. Senor CoIIantes ultimately signed
the treaty. though he had ceased to be 4
minister Of state.
The protocol was never produced in
the ufted States Gazette. SenOr Moret
added and for that reason the Supreme
Court would deny that the protocol is a
law Of the realm and would reduce it to
q mere convention, not binding on
Spain"
Commenting on this view. lawyers
point out that the Supreme Court could
not have considered the protocol binding.
as no reference whatever is made to it
in the decision in the case Of the Cuban
Chief Sanguilly.
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BRIBERY IN CITY COUNCIL.
= Startling Confession Obtained at
the Investigation.

Philadelphia, March 23.-In accordance
with his promise the District Attorney
Graham brought clearly before the public
today evidence TO show that bribery was
committed in the chamber of the city
councils by agents of the Schuylkiu Val
lev Water Company.
Peter Z. Smith was arraigned on the
charges Of bribery, attempted bribery and
solicitation, in offering Councilman Wal
ter y. Stevenson 5000 for his vote in
favor Of the SchuyIkill Valley water ordi-
nance. There was only brief hearing
OF the evidence and the judges readmit-
ted him to $1,000 bail.
Then came an unusual proceeding in
the form Of an investigation by the
judges. Prior to Smiths hearing the
district attorney called the names Of
about dozen members Of councils, all
but two Of whom responded
Seven. four Of whom voted for the
Schuylkiu Valley water bill, and three
opposed il. were placed on the stand in
succession. The first man, A. r. Raft,
became confused, but managed to adhere
to a stubborn denial Of any knowledge
Of bribery.
The second man, Louis J. Walker. a
Photographer. and member Of Select COun-
Gil. came To the stand with an air of con
hdence. He denied everything. Then fol-
lowed a scene.
Mr. Graham. walking slowly up to the
witness stand. said:
Walker, are you telling the truth?'
The man protested that he was.
How much were you promised TO vote
for this bill2" persisted the district at
torney. Tell me the truth; it will be bet
ter for you"
Walker turned pale. The district attor-
ney stood like a statue. Walkers lips
moved and then he collapsed completely
Facing the judges. he made a clean breast
Of everything He said that Select Coun-
Gilman Byram came 10 his house and
promised 10 pay him $500 if he voted for
the passage OF the Schuylkiu Valley wa
ter bin. With reluctance he admitted
that SUMS Of money ranging from $1,000
10 $2595J had been paid for favorable ac-
1i0n or the water ordinance in committee.
OF this sum he received 800 he said. II
was given him by Select Councilman
Charles r. Seger-
Common Councilman Edwin Z. Smith
was with him. he said, and also received
$13 from SeEer-
The witness. after telling his story, was
taken under the care Of the judges and
later made affidavit based on his testimo-
ny. upou which warrants Of arrest will
be issued.
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THE POPE AND SPAIN.
Leo All. VIII Try Hard TO Avert
WnF.


Ncw York, March Civilian Shaw Bowen,
World correspondent telegaphs from Washington
story to the effect that the influence Of the
pope is being exorted in both the United States
and Spain to avert hostilities Two great motives
are said 10 sway the conduct Of Leo XIII
First, the integrity Of the existing dynasty
of Spain. lie would avoid the dangers that would
threaten the throne should a war occur The
Spanish people. should disastrous results 10 Span
ish arms occur, would almost certainly revolt
against the lttle king and his mother, Maria
Christina, tie queen regent. The high personal
character Of the queen regent would not save
her.
Paral influence has already been exercised on
Don Carlos, tine pretender TO the Spanish throne
The church and CaTism are synouvmous al
most. The Carlist leader has been urged not to
inlite civil war in Spain, while foreign foe
IS Threatening. A great European power would
be pleased If the pope could dispel the war
cloud. Il Is the Austrian Emperor who would
also spare his kinswoman, the Spanish Queen Re
gent threatened dangers.
Second, the Roman church holds authority in
Cuba through a concordat. II was executed by
the Vatican and the Spanish government Ger
tain powers are thereby given the church. She
holds q position in Cuba established by law.
The Independence Of the island would necessarily
shatter this work Of papaI diplomacy. The pope
would do anything 10 amcliorate the distrcssful
actualities. But he would maintain Spanish soy
creignty. The queen regent has personally ap-
pealod TO Leo XII. That he has responded IA.
yorgiby there is no shadow OF doubt
II has been wen known that American high
church dignitaries have shown no disposition 10
aid the Cuban movement.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-24
THE WOMAN sUFFRAGIsTs
attractive Program for Their Bi-
Monthly Meeting

TIE District of Columbia Wonau's
Suffrage Association viii hold their
regular bi-monthIy meeting tonight in
the tea room of Wizards Hotel This
will be Indian Night" and the lee
turers viii devote themselves excIu-
sively to the abOrisines Prof. MCGEE
will speak Of The Women OF the
Past" and Miss May Clark will have
sun, Silence and Adobe" with Ian
tern slides. for her subject.
The officers of the association are:
President, Mrs Ellen Powell ThOmp-
son; vice president. Dr.. Clara W. Nc
NaughtOn; recording secretary, Miss
Elizabeth E Barton: corresponding
secretary, Miss Abbie Turner Nichols:
treasurer. Mrs. Kate Ward Burt; aud
itOr, Mrs. Jennie l. Monroe. The
chairmen Of the several committees
are: Congressional, Mrs. Clara Bewick
Colby; monthly review of progress.
Mrs. B. b. Cheshire; press, Miss Nett.e
L. White; classes in political economy.
Miss Mary II. Williams; police mat
rons, Mrs. Caroline Kent: industrial
schools Miss Abbie T. Nichols: woman
commissioner, DR.. Clara W. Nc
Naught: supplies, literature. etc, Mrs.
NJ. V. NOerr.
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MR.. GLADsToNE's CONDITION.
Suffering From Heart Affection. But
Not i'm Immediate DHnEer.

London, March 23.-Mr Gladstone, who
arrived at his home, Hawarden Castle,
FIntshire, yesterday. remained in bed all
day today. after passing a restless night
He is suffering less pain, and there has
been no dfminution in his strength
The Daily News says that the chief elc-
ment Of danger to be apprehensible is that
it has been discovered that Mr. Gladstone
is suffering from weakness Of the heart
On several occasions while he was at
Cannes he suffered from oppression, and
there was certain collapse of the sys-
tenn. The paper adds that although there
may be sudden attacks at any moment
no immediate danger is contemplated. If
Mr.. Gladstone had been younger man
an operation might have been possible,
but none is now permissible.
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LIEUT.. MARIX's DENIAL.
An Associated Press Yarn Absolute
Iy Reputiatcd.


Jacksonville. Fla, March %. - Lieut..
Commander Mark, judge advocate of the
Maine Court of Inquiry who passed
through here tonight with the courts re-
port for Washington, denied in the
strongest manner the reputed interview
sent out by the Associated Press this aft
ernoon from Miami The correspondent
is represented as saying: ut looks like
war and Mark as replying, 1T surely
does" This interview was read to him by
your correspondent. The lieutenant smil-
ed and then said emphaticaIy:
''It is not true. l have not had any in
terview and did not express any such
| opinion"
Later another officer remarked:
No. he didn't He would have been a
ninny to have said it, being in his posi-
ton. and l know he didn't, as he is a
man of brains and discretion"
All the officers were very reticent, and
had little to say. Lieut.. Hood was asked
| if the naval officers at Key West con-
s:dered the situation critical and he smil-
/ ed as he answered:
4 cannot answer for them. l can only
/ speak for myself"
| When asked his opinion he stated that
! he had none.
This sally brought a smile to the faces
of the others around. In the party, be-
sides Lieut. Commander Mark and Lieut..
Hood, were Lieut.. Jungen, c. p. Bowers.
passed assistant engineer; A. Bronson,
naval cadet, and George Helms. carpen-
ter, all belonging to the Maine.
In regard to the raising of the Maine
Lieut. Hood thought that she could not be
raised.
she is too thoroughly broken up said
he. 'and the parts of her hull are toe
deeply imbedded in Havana mud to ever
get them out again. They have saved an
immense amount of stuff, guns, etc, and
that will be ALL The old Maine will have
a watery grave, and his tones were low
as his face grew sad with retrospective
ideas.
The crowd in the depot rushed to the
windows as the party seated themselves
and rained scores of questions on then
about the report.
The naval officers answered all the
questions smilingly but in very round,
about way. not committing themselves
to anything. AS the bulky package
which contained the report was seen by
the crowd shout was sent up and som,
one cried:
Garry the news TO Mckinley and hC
viii do the rest" at which all applaud
Cd.
Tho officers were greatly interested il
the popular greetings given them ant
seemed 10 appreciate the loyal and pat
riotic spirit prevailing.
This looks like business" remarked
one to another sotto voce, as the shout
ing of the crowd increased. The othe
| nodded his head.
At S:2O the train on the Southern Rail
road pulled out for Washington, carry
ing report that may mean much t,
Spain's future.
IF Floridians had anything to do witt
it Havana would be taken in forty-eigh
hours" was the parting shot fired at tn
| party.
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MooNsHINERs RAIDED.
Six Stills Were Destroyed and Three
Arrests Made.

Louisville, KY, March 23--Deputy
United States Marshal Thompson
and assistants have just completed q
big raid on moonshine distiIleries in Rock
Castle and jackson Counties. Six stills
were destroyed and three moOnshiners
captured. Robert Jackson and Marion
Rose. two noted revenue outlaws. were
caught at work at the first. They We're
arrested. Henry Hilhard was arrested
at another still. About 1900 gallons of
beer were found and poured on the
ground.
County Judge Martin who led the
posse one night was warned to leave the
county next day and did so.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-24
MISS MARIA MoULToN.
Pathetic Features in Her Cnse Come
to Light.

Pathetic Features in Her Case Come
to Light.
A pathetic feature has developed in the
case of Maria Moulton. the pretty young
woman with several aliases. who was ar
rested by Detectives Boardman and Gal
laher, charged with four cases of petty
larceny.
1t is stated that when she found herself
in the straits of poverty, without money
or friends two alternatives were pre-
sented-to sell her virtue or to steal. She
chose the latter, and stole just enough
to purchase food and pay for her Iodg-
ings.
Several humane ladies who learned Of
this sad feature of the case have inter
ested thempelves in her behalf They say
she also adopted the aliases to prevent
her family name from being disgraced.
In the Police Court yesterday Miss
Moulton pleaded guilty to the charge of
theft, and the case was continued until
today The detectives who arrested the
young woman on a warrant feel a deep
sympathy for her.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-24
THE WAR III THE EAST.

Important engagements Reported
in Puerto Principe.
Havana. March 23-Reports from Pu-
erto Principe say that war activity is
very great there. Gen. Pando and Gen
Jiminez Castellanos have had several i'm
p0rtant engagements in that province
with the insurgents.
The news that the insurgent army Of
the East intends to march on the West is
officially confirmed here, but Gen. Pando
thinks that he has prevented that inva-
sion by his operations in Puerto Principe.
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AUCTION SALES.
THos. BOWLING co. .Auctioneers.sl2 E St NV,
TRUSTEES SALE OF UNIMPROvED PROPERTY
ALONG TIE CONDITT ROAD

TRUSTEES SALE OF UNTMPROyED PROPERTY
ALONG THE CONDUIT ROAD.
By virtue OF a deed OF trust, duly recorded in
Liber 1888, at folio 326 Ct seq, among the land
records of the District OF Columbia and a. the
request Of the holder Of the notes secured there
by the undersigned trustees viii offer for sale as
public auction in front Of the premises at O'Clock
p. m, on MONDAY, MARCH 2S, 1S9S the follow
ing described real estate, situated in the
County OF Washington, in the District
of Columbia, 10 wit; Lots 1. :, s. Q, TO- II, u,
b. Il, Is, 2 25, 30, g. SS, 80, 40 II, A. 4S, "A,
49, and i6. in the subdivision OF lots made BY ia
cob Clark and Edward B. COttrell trustees (oi part
Of lot numbered one in the subdivision of tract
in the District OF Columbia, called ''W hitehIgen,
among the heirs of Ahner Cloud for the Palisades
Of the Potomac Land Improvement Company. sIlt
subdivision being recorded in the Office of the
Surveyor of the District OF Columbia, IN Book
County 5, at page Is.
Terms Of sIle-One- third OF the purchase money
10 be paid in cash and the balance
in equal installmeuts one and two
years after date of sale, secured by deed OF trust
on the property sold, with interest upon the de-
ferrpd payments at the rate of per cent per
annunl until paid. or all cash al the option ot
the purchaser. \ deposit of S25 VIII be required
on each lot at the time of sale. Terms Of sale TO
be complied with within fifteen days from the
day OF sale the trustees reserve the right 10
resell at the risk and cost of the deiaulting puT
chaser or purchasers, after five days previous ad
vertisement OF such resale
WM. +. LEWIS.
Trustee.
WILLIAM W. AYRES.
mh1j-1it Trustee.
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Spear. of the Montgomery. jumped
overheard about midnight and rescued
a sailor who had fallen into the water
and was unconscious. Spear was in full
uniform and the tide was running
strong. but he towed the man alongside
the gangway carried him with some
help To the deck and there resuscitated
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-24
A CHANGE IN THE MINISTRY.
4 London Newspaper Predicts the
Retirement of Salisbury

Retirement of Salisbury
London. March 2L-The Chronicle this
morning makes spread on a statement.
which it admits it is unable to entirely
compelled 10 inform his colleagues that
1t is desirable for him 10 retire from the
premiership and the foreign Office The
paper predicts that the Duke of Devon
shire, President of the Council. will be-
come Premier. and Mr.. Arthur j. Bal
four. First Lord OF the Treasury. Min
lister of Foreign Affairs.
The Chronicle anticipates deniaIs and
supports its assertion with much cir
cumlocutory matter. which does not
amount to confederation.
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READY FOR THE CHRISTENING
Newport News Full of Patriotic
Americana.

Newport News, Va, March 23.-Thc battle
Ships kearargc and Kentucky are ready for the
lalHlLiHg, scheduled 10 take place tomorrow.
Tie CITY is fuil of people State Auditor stone
and the committee Of arrangements appointed
BY the Louisville Board of Trade arrived al
j O'Clock Gov. Bradley and staff. Misses Alice
Castleman. Of Louisville; sallie Bronston Of Lex
IngtoH; Lillian Stoger, Of Louisville; Abbey Bal
lard, n Louisville. and Mary Gatevy1d oi Mount
Sterling who are 70 act rs maids Of honor 90
Miss Bradley, the KeHrucly's sponsor, arrived
on the board Of trade special this afternoon
There were about 800 other KeutucAi4ns aboard
Mis- Bradley arrived from Washington al 5'cloc-
tonight accompanied by her mother and Miss
Ada Webb. 81 Paducah Ky
Tie Kentucky Viu De wei christeucd. there
being q number of colonies vino are dissatisfied
with tire manner 10 which Miss Bradley viii
perform Tie ceremony. Squire Barker assisted
~ q friend, Eill break bottle filed with water
taken from q spring on the old JEFF Davis home
stead. Gi.ilc there are several other parties who
viii break bottles filled with Kentucky bourbon
a. thC battioship starts down the ways.
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This, the President understands well,
is Intervention. but he looks upon 1t as
peaceful intervention, against which Spain
cannot lodge any just resistance. If that
government does protest, then Mr.. Nc
Kinley believes every civilized nation will
give the United States its moral sup
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-24
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Price Is cents. At all drug
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SPECIAL NOTICES

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eve. at 7:30 Automatic writings Inter-
views Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN VIII
not be responsible for any debts con-
tracted by Blanche A HObsOn. after the
18th of March, 1885 JAMES e. HOBSON.
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or grievances against said company,
kindly communicate said grievance
to the chairman OF the grievance COM
rnittee of the Telephone Subscribers AS
sociation. This is important. WILLIAM
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WAR Is INEVITABLE.

Opinion of a Former American Miu-
lister 10 France.
Boston March 22-T. jefferson Cool
ilge former United States minister to
France. SAYS Of the Spanish situation:
Il believe we are going 70 have war
and that Spain viii declare IL when We
interefe- with Cuba / DO not think the
Spanish dynasty could keep its place if
II did not declare war when the United
States undertakes 10 free Cuba ] have
thought this from the first and have had
go reason 10 change my mind"
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Democrats Summoned.

Within the past three days the Presi-
dent has talked to almost all of the lead
ing senators and members of the House
on the Cuban question. and has sought
to gather the consensus of public Optn-
ion. He has found it to be overwhelm-
ingIy in favor of the immediate inter-
vention of the United States, and has
become convinced that the mere recog-
milton of Cuban independence would not
be a sufficient response to the urgent de-
mands of the American people.
Yesterday he saw. among others, Sena-
tors Cockren, Turpie, and Foraker The
views of the last named Senator are well
known. and he was just as urgent yes
terday in insisting that the only remedy
was Intervention, as he has been ever
since the question became acute. Senator
Turpic took similar grounds. Tuesday
Mr. Turpie who has given this subject
the most careful study, sent to the Prest-
dent n written brief on the subject of in
tervention and followed it up yesterday
with oral arguments such as the Presi-
dent viii find it impossible to refute. The
President however is convinced that the
time is almost here when intervention
should be applied.
His plan as outlined to the Senators
with whom he talked yesterday IS partly
known. The President told them that
while he did not have the full report OF
the Maine court. he knew the finding in
mart. He had been informed that the
Maine had been blown up from the out
| sfda hut there was nothing in the report
| to inculpate Spain. This, the President
believes eliminates the disaster to the
battleship as a possible casus belli and
| removes it purely to the domain of diplo-
macy. The President stated that the re-
mort would reach him late tonight. and
| that ne should lay it before the Cabinet
| tomorrow. A copy of 1t and message
! will be sent to Congress Monday. The
Maine affair only will be dealt with In
that message itself will be short. The
general situation viii not be discussed.
| In another message the President will
probably advocate the immediate under
taking of measures looking to the whole
| sale succor of the distressed and starving
people Of cuba. lie will recommend that
money for this purpose be appropriated
and that the supplies shall be sent TO
cuba under the protection of American
ships of war II Spain protests against
| this the ships will be sent anyway, and
upon Spain will rest the onus of seeking
| TO prevent the landing of the supplies or
| the presence of the vessels. In that event
orders will be issued to lana the supplies
and distribute them with force if need
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SIEkLiNU watch. absolutely true
CARPENTER CYCLE co,
lith ST. and New York ave.
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VETERANS CHEER FOR CUBA
SenatOrWilliam E.MaSOn Thrills
Them With Patriotism.
GOODNESS FOR GEN. GROSVENOR

The cgiIdest Imagination of Dante
Could Not Have Pictured Horrors
to Compare With Those Being Per
petratcd by the Spanish, Declared
the Illinois Statesman.
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j. WILLIAm LEE.
UNDERT kEH,
332 Pm. Ave n w.
Fi-st-cIa4s service. Phone. 1895
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To Force Spain's Hand

While the President realizes that war
is now inevitable, he intends that Spain
shall be the aggressor. No chance will
be given to her to claim that the United
States was the first to start the war
If the sending of supplies to Cuba
does not force Spain into declaration OF
war, then the recognition of the inde-
pendence of the island will.
The Maine disaster will also be fully
explained to Congress and that it will
only intensity the feeling against Spain
is certain. Spain is officially responsible
for the blowing up of the battleship. o.,
this there can be no possible doubt This,
however. will not be represented to Con-
gress until the final and official report
of the Court of Inquiry shall have ar
rived.
One thing is certain Spain must go off
the Western Hemisphere. and that very
soon.
Americans may rest assured that if the
plan outlined above is carried out Mr..
Mckinley will have the support not only
of The Times. but of every American
newspaper and of every patriotic Ameri-
can citizen.