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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-03-30
MORE OF ]. S.
United States Has Purchased
the Danish West Indiess
Consisting of Islands st. john,
st. Thomas and st. CrOix,
Besides Five War Vessels All
For $I5,OOO,OOO.
ISLANDS TO BE USED
As COaling Stations in the West
Indies.
Details of the Deal Not Yet
Made Known.
Consisting of Islands st. john,
st. Thomas and st. CrOix,
Besides Five War Vessels All
For $15,OOO,OOO.
TO BE USED
AS COaling Stations in the West
Indies.
Details of the Deal Not Yet
Made Known.

New York March 30.-A special to the
Journal and Advertiser says: There is
some reason to believe that the govern
ment has made a most important deal
with foreign nation which will have
most important bearing upon our rela-
tions with Spain.
It is said that negotiations have been
concluded for the cession to this coun-
try of three Danish islands in the West
Indies-St. Thomas, st. John and St.
Croix.
It is also understood that Denmark
sells to this country two cruisers and
three torpedo destroyers. The price
for the whole is said to be 5000 900.
Nothing can be learned of the details,
but it is reported that the islands were
sold for about $4,000, ,OOO and the war
vessels for about $6OOO,OOO. The islands
will be used as coaling stations and as
a base for action.
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than ever that war will inevitably come
out of the Cuban situation, and that
the energy with which the army and
navy have made extraordinary prepar-
atiOns in the last few weeks will not
have been for naught. AS soon as the
commander of the Maine reached the
navy department he wasted no time in
explaining to Captain Crowninshield,
chief of navigation, the intOlerable at
titude of Spanish sympathizers in Ha-
vana harbor and city toward Americans
and particularly their animOsity to
American naval officers now at work
on the wreck of the Maine.
He said trouble could not be avoided
much longer and when a collision did
occur, in his opinion, the local author
tiles would be pOwerless to protect
either the small American colony af1Oat
or the one ashore. All day long and
well into the night foul epithets, in
suits to the dead as we'll as to the liv-
ing, and taunting threats are shouted
to those upon the vessel around the
Names wreck from the numerous boats
going to and fro in the harbor, and
these demonstrations have been stead
lily increasing for the last ten days, es-
pecially since the Montgomery came
away, until an overt act was liable to
occur at anV time.
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TIME TO BEGIN.
Work on the Auditorium Should
Be Commenced at Once.

The auditorium association will meet
tonight to check up and compare notes.
The work of soliciting subscriptions has
not been completed, but it has reached
the stage where it is practical to make
some arrangements to commence work
on the building.
The records show that there are now
S22, $50 in sight. The total amount sub
scribed, inclusive of food show fund and
buttons sold, is $12, $50. There ought to
be no trouble in securing So 900 more.
The auditorium is assured and the
only thing necessary now is to go to
work on the structure. 1t should be re-
membered that out of all the subscrip-
tions received, less than 5000 appears as
conditional upon an uptown location.
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THE AUDAz IS PARALYzED.
Spanish Torpedo Boat Would Be Use
less in Case of Early War.

London, March 3O.-Quite a sensation
was created among the naval experts
in the lobby of the house of commons
by a photograph of the Spanish torpedo
gunboat Audaz, now lying at Water
ford, disabled by damages sustained in
a gale. The photographs shows the
bows twisted around at right angles to
the keel, the plates being torn by the
strain.
Several authorities said they had
never seen a war vessel sustain similar
injury except by collision. From the
condition of the plates however, it was
evident that there had been no collis-
ion.
The general opinion was expressed
that there must have been grave de-
fects in the construction of the boat,
when she could suffer such damage
from a flow of the sea.
SenOr Alvarez, the chief constructor
of the Spanish naval commission, ar
rived at Waterford, apd was interview
ed. He said: "The relations of Amer
lea and Spain are looking very badly
and it is impossible to say what the is
sue may be.
1.-The only thing I regret is our tor
pedo destroyers being delayed here, as
we had urgent orders to make Cadiz
as rapidly as possible. 1t was on that
account that Commander DeAlVila
risked running through the storm last
Friday with the Audaz.
1T will take a month to repair the
damage and the trouble is if war breaks
out the Audaz will be useless, as she
will not be permitted to take coal here
to carry her across the Bay of Biscay."
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TO BUY CUBA.
Syndicate Representative Re-
ported to Be in Berlin.

Berlin, March 3O.-The Tageblatt today
announces the presence in this city of
an American financier, representing a
syndicate, who is said to be trying to
interest Berlin f1nanciers in a project
for purchasing Cuba and paying Spain
1,500,000,00 900 pesetas, the syndicate re-
coupling from the customs of Cuba.
Enquiries made at the United States
embassy and at the leading banks
showed that they have no knowledge
of the matter.
Washington, March 3O-It was stated
by a senator who called upon President
Mckinley and discussed the Cuban
question, that the administra ton was
taking no part in the alleged purchase
negotiations. He said that this may
be talked in New York, but he did not
think it was a part of the administra-
tiOn's policy regarding Cuba.
John J. McCOOk of New York today
again denied that he was a member or
representatives of any syndicate to put
up an indemnity for Cuban independ-
ence, taking Cuban bonds in return. He
added that he thought if there were any
such proposition, Spain or the Spanish
people themselves would take a large
portion of any bonds Cuba might issue.
The talk about purchase of Cuba, was
day, but no one presumed to speak re-
garding Spain's attitude.
Madrid, March 3O.-Spanish As closed
yesterday at 74.30
Paris, March 3O.-1 p. m.-On the
bourse today Spanish As opened at 5212,
against 52ss, sthe closing price of yester-
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WAIT so HOURS.
President Begs Congress to
Await Little Longer.

Washington, March 3O.-President
Mckinley told the Michigan congress-
ional delegation today that he did not
want congress sto act precipitately, that
he was expecting hourly important ad-
vices from Minister WoodfOrd upon
which much would depend.
It is stated among senators that the
president has asked the committee of
congress not to act for 60 hours.
Another statement is to the effect
that the Sagasta ministry has adjourn
ed and this causes the delay in getting
advices from Madrid.
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BY President Mckinley Which
She is Considering.
THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS
1St-Cuba to Pay Spain $780,
100000 For Independence.
2nd-Spain to Withdraw Her
Troops From Cuba.
3rd-RecOncentradOS to Be Re-
leased at Once.

New York, March 3O.-A special to the
Herald from Washington says: Nc
kinley waits on Sagasta and the diplo-
matte relations between the two nations
hang trembling in the balance.
On the Cuban question our PROPOSE
ton is that Spain arrange some time in
the near future to accept Gomez's offer
of $200,00O,0OO for Cuban independence;
that an armistice be entered into during
which the Spanish troops are to be
Withdrawn from the island; that the
reconcentrados be released Immediately
and permitted to return to their homes
and that the United States furnish
them not only with food, but purchase
them farming implements. Spain is
considering this in Madrid.
A cable was received from Minister
WOodford which clearly shows that the
negotiations are proceeding in a way
entirely satisfactory to the president.
1t is said this cable merely said ''ac-
cepted."
Whether this meant all the PROPOSE
tions, or merely the proposition that an
armistice be attempted, and that Spain
Will release the recOncentradOS is not
known. Itris not believed that Spain will
at this stage promise independence.
But on the strength of the infOrma-
tiOn from Madrid, the president decided
to send message to congress, and a
high official said the way was opening
to a speedy settlement of the whole Gu
ban situation.
On the Maine question, Spain is evil
IDENTIFY preparing to combat the conteh-
tiOn that the ship was destroyed by an
outside explosion, and instead of for
warding an apology, will send a denial
and ask for international arbitration.
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NO ACREEME ENT.
Committee on Foreign Relations
Fails to Act on Congress
Resolutions.

WASHINGTON. March 3O.-The senate
committee on foreign relations failed to
reach an agreement at it's meeting to-
day on any of it's Cuban resolutions be
fore it, but referred the whole matter
to a subcommittee and then adjourned
The members of the foreign relations
committee who saw the president today
assured the other members that the Gu
ban situation will come to a head in a
very few days and that congress would
be informed. The most limit placed up
on the time which the matter will be
settled one way or the other, was stat
ed as one week, while others thought
it might be 4S hours.
The committee considered that it
would be unwise in view Of negotiations
now on. to precipitate matters at this
time. 1t was said that congress need
not take action to hurry the admini-
tration in view of what had been
learned by members. The senate pas
sed a resolution on motion of Chairman
Davis of the foreign relations commit
tee, allowing them to sit during the
session of the senate. The COMMITTEES
resumed it's session at O'Clock this
afternoon.
The only distinctive feature of the
morning meeting was the general dis
position manifested to wait for a reas-
enable time upon the president and the
sentiment in this direction was quite
unanimous upon the part of the mem
bers The meeting was largely devot-
ed to the consideration of the testimony
taken by the Maine court of inquiry.
A majority of the members Of the com
nittee found that they had not had
time to read this testimony and much
of it which appealed to individual mem
bers was read by them to the full COM
nittee The general understanding ap-
Deared to be that the situation was
such that the report and the testimony
will have to be fully considered in ar
irving at a conclusion.
While the present disposition of the
committee is to oblige the president, it
was made evident that large MAORI
tv of the committee would favor vlgor-
Gus action as it is made evident that
diplomatic resources have been ex-
hausted What form this action viii
take was not discussed at tOdays
meeting of the committee, no prefer
ence being shown for any of the four
resolutions before the committee,
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UNITED FOR WAR.
Spanish Press, Politicians and Peo-
pie Against the Moneyed
Interests.

Madrid March 3O-The financial
newspapers in viewing the panics in the
Madrid and Barcelona stock markets,
speak frankly and boldly about the out
look. Without doubling the patriotism
of the nation, or it's willingness to make
fresh sacrifices, they cOOlly and delib-
erately point out the frightful conse-
Quences to Spain of war with the Uni
ted States.
Spanish per cent bonds have already
fallen to 49 cent on the dollar. Gold is
at a premium of AZ per cent.
The note circulation of Spain is with
in $50, 900, 900 of the maximum limit fixed
by the Bank of Spain charter.
Spain has already pledged the most
valuable sources of national revenue to
carry on the Cuban war. In such
straits the best fnanciers, although they
will not be quoted, declare that war
must be averted and peace promptly re-
stored in Cuba by the most drastic sac
rif1ces sooner than cripple the finances
and prosperity of the nation for years
to come.
Spanish consolidated bonds have al
ready fallen from 64 to Sc, exterior
debt from 7S to 20, Cuban bonds from
"a to so and Bank of Spain shares from
404 to 375-par 500.
Security holders are forcing their
holdings on the market and there are
no purchasers. Unless the situation
improves with two days, an unparal-
leled money panic in Spain may be ex-
pected.
The financial papers show a strong
inclination to part with Cuba if two
conditions can be secured-first, if Spain
can escape being Saddled with the en-
tire Cuban debt, while at the same time
losing the invaluable Cuban markets
and revenue; second, if a solution can
be found compatible at once with Span
ish honor and pride.
But the moneyed interests in Spain
weigh but little in the balance against
the politicians, the press and the peo-
pie, now almost united for war against
the limited States
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FoRTIFYING NEWPORT.
Cottages of Millionaires Will Soon
Be Safe.

New York March 30.-The movement
of trains of artillerymen to Fort Slo-
cum, where the new Seventh artillery
under Colonel William Sinclair is mus
tering, is now going on. Additional
putting the post in a complete state Of
defense.
Bids were opened in the army build
ing today for the transportation of fif-
teen 12-inch mOrtars from the Sandy
Hook proving grounds, where they
have been tested, to Fort Adams, at
Newport, R. I. These mOrtars are each
II feet long and weigh $4,000 pound
apiece, making the total weight to be
conveyed ABS, 900 pounds. The guns will
be transferred with a twin screw light
er as soon as possible after April 8.
The government will mount the guns in
the new mortar battery, which is ex-
pected to keep the guns of a hostile
fleet from getting within range of the
cottages on Newport island.
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WILL PAY $1oo,OoO,oOO.
That is the Best the Cuban VIII DC.

New York, March 30.-The report that
Spain was ready to grant independence
to Cuba in consideration of an indem-
nifty Of 5000 100000 and that President
Palma, for the insurgents was favOra-
BILE to the proposition was the subject
of considerable discussion at the rooms
of the Cuban junta today.
In speaking for the members of the
junta- H. S. Rubens said:
This is the old plan revived. Two
years ago We were perfectly willing and
anxious to settle the trouble in this
manner, but conditions have changed
since then. 1 am in a position to say
with authority that while the Cubans
would not consent to the payment of
$500, 600 600 for their independence, they
are willing and able to pay half that
sum-"
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A cable was received from Minister
Woodford last night whicI@shows that
the negotiations are proceeding in a
way entirely satisfactory to the presi-
dent. 1t is said the cable merely said
accepted" Whether this meant all
the propositions by the United States
government or only one of them is not
known.
But on the strength of the informa-
tiOn from Madrid the president decid-
ed to send a message to congress, and
a. high official said the way was open
ing to a speedy settlement of the whole
Cuban situation.
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INVASION FROM MEXICO.
Plot of Spanish Sympathizers is Dis
covered

San Antonio, Tex, March 30.-A spec
ial to the Express from Carrizo, Tex,
says:
4 well planned filibustering expedi-
ton into Texas was frustrated by in
formation furnished to the Mexican au-
thorities by the sheriff of this county.
Mexican officials at Gurreo, Mex, ar
rested Joaquin Marti, a Spaniard from
Havana and two accomphces. The
Mexican troops captured a courier of
Marti with letters giving full data of
the intended raid The crossing was to
have been made at Carrizo on the
breaking out of hostilfties between
Spain and the United Statets. Robbery
was the object of the expedition. Mex
lean troops are now hunting parties i'm
11.---..-.---..a
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CALLS 1T ABSURD.

Washington, March 3O.-The Spanish
minister today declined to speak to the
press concerning the reports of the
Spanish settlement, when pressed, how
ever, as to the report published in New
York that a solution had been reached
comprising the payment by a republic
of Cuba of $500, ,OOO, 600 the embarkment
of Spanish troops for home, etc, the
minister said that the story as a whole
was unWarranted and absurd.
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SPANISH wARsHIPs START.
Fleet Leaves Cartagena- Destination
Unknown.

Washington, March 30.-The navy de-
partment has received a dispatch say
ing that several Spanish warships have
left Cartagena, Spain. The destination
has not been learned as yet. The news
excited great interest at the navy de-
partment.
1t has been learned that the ships are
the armored cruisers Infanta Maria
Theresa. and CristObal Colon and the
torpedo boat destroyer Destruction.
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A BRAzTLIAN CRUIsER
Now Being Built Catches the Eye Of
Commander Niblack.

Berlin, March 3O.-Leut. Commander
Albert P. Niblack U. S. naval attache
here is continuing his negotiations with
the Germania yard for 5000 tons ar
mored cruiser which is being built there
for Brazil, but which Will not be fin
ished for a long time.
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HIS PARTY TAKES THE CUE
From President Mckinley and Decides
Not to Hurry.

Washington, March 3O-Gen. GrOs-
venor of Ohio has expressed his willing
ness to call a caucus of the Republican
members to decide upon action with re-
latiOn to the Cuban situation, if one is
desired.
But some of the most radical Repub-
Iicans do not believe a caucus should be
held yet, as they are of the opinion it
would necessarily lead to open division
between Republicans in congress and
the president
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INFERIOR TO MAxFLowER.
The Geraldi Bought by Spain is
Poor Bargain

Washington, March 3O-It was stat
ed at the navy department today that
the steam yacht Gerald just purchased
by Spain, cost that government proba-
bly, $3.50, 900.
She is not regarded as a. very formid-
able acquisition to the Spanish navy
as she is inferior to the MayfiOwer, the
yacht bought by Secretary Long two
weeks ago.
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MERRITT S BODY FOUND.
Remains of the Names Engineer Re
covered by Divers.

New York, March 3O.-A dispatch to
the Journal and Advertiser from Key
West, Fla, says:
The Bache brings news from Havana
of the finding by one of the American
divers of the body of Engineer Merritt.
It was jammed between a torpedo tube
and some wreckage.
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sIGsBEE EXPECTS WAR.
Says Attitude of spaniards at Havana
is IntolerabIe.

New York, March SO.-According to
the w Washington correspondent of the
Irlbunt, naval officers who have talked
with Captain Sigsbee since his arrival
IN this city are more firmly convinced
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A CLEW TO THE PLOT.

the Maine Testimony
Washington, March 30.-An interest
ing feature of the published report of
the Maine testimony, issued from the
government printing office, is the IA
NOUS anonymous letter mentioned in
the testimony of Henry Drain, clerk of
the American consulate at Havana.The
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IN THE SENATE.
Galleries Again Crowded Today With
Interested Spectators.

washington March 3O-Again today
were the galleries of the senate crowded
to the doors. Not an inch of space was
left in any of the galleries and the cor
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q O'CLOCK.

IA Fourth Edition will be issued at
O'Clock containing several columns of
additional matter, bringing the news up
to that hour.l
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"ACCEPTED."
That is the Word Cabled From Mad
rid by Woodford.

Chicago, March 9O.-A special to the
Times-Herald from Washington, says:
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-28
N. s. WOOD.
Polls Wonderland Theatre.

A glorious bill for chasing away son. bre faces has been brought up from New York by Manager Poli for this week. Again it has double feature and is as costly as any of the season, full of novelty and excellence. Clifford and Huh, Americas greatest comedy sketch artists, will give their lively skit "A Chappie's Call" In this act MT. Cliffords impersonation of the chappie is something unique and artistically funny. Miss Huth's work is also great and her singing of negro songs is the best of any heard on the stage o-day. She has the genuine songs and a gen. uine way of delivering them. Dainty ISittie Mitchell, the Lady Graceful of the Vaudevilles," another great feat ure offering, will be here with her su- perb repertory of topical songs, which she gives in a way that none can equal Her dancing and entire act are won- derfully clever and artistic. In the olio will be Thomas D. Daly, the celebrated baritone of this city, whose success in opera and comedy has been emphatic, and whom many New Haven friends will be pleased to hear. Others are Conroy and Mcdonald, Gardner and Gilmore, Felix and the baboon, Keno and Welsh, Goldin, the magician, and Fields and Salina. Prices 10 cents and 20 cents; ladies in the afternoon 10 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-28
WALLINGFORD.

John Callory while riding a bicycle on North Colony street yesterday after noon was thrown from his machine and in the fall he broke his right leg at the ankle. Dr. Wilson reduced the frac- ture
 Axel Olsen, a Swede, died yesterday morning from consumption at his home in this place. Olsen's parents came to this country from Sweden about seven years ago and brought with them their family of eight children. Axel Olsen is the sixth child of the family who has died of consumption since the family came to this country. His wife died a short time ago and he leaves only one child. MT. Olsen was thirty-fve years of age. Accanaut lodge, I. o. o. F., of which he was a member, will hold a special meeting to-day to arrange for attending the funeral.
 The death of James Ward occurred yesterday morning at his home on Cherry street. MT. Ward had been in ill-health for some time and about ten days ago became i'll with an attack of grip, which his weakened physical con- dition could not stand. The funeral will be held from the Holy Trinity church tomorrow morning at 9:15. Mir Ward leaves a wife and five children. He was fifty-seven years of age.