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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
AND FRANCE
Former Will Not Modify Her
Demands Upon China.
But is Inclined to Be Lenient About
corea-France Makes Heavy Demands
and China Must Reply in 8 Days.

London, March 1S.--It is announced
today in a dispatch to the Times from
Pekin that the mission of Sinking
| Chen, Chinese minister to Germany,
who was sent to st. Petersburg in an
effort to prevail upon Russia to modify
her demands upon China, has been I'M
successful, and 1t is added there is no
! alternative but to agree to the Russian
demands
st. Petersburg, March 1S--The Off
cial Messenger published a note today,
saying the Russian government has in
structed its representative at Seoul the
capital of Corea, to inform the en-
peror of Corea and his ministers that il
in their opinion Corea no longer re-
quireS foreign help and is capable of
preserving with her own resources the
independence of her internal admins
tratlon, Russia will not hesitate to re-
call the Russian financial adviser. As
regards Russian military officers, they
will, after leaving the Corean army.
temporarily remain at the disposal OF
the Russian mission, in view Of still un-
settled country.
Pekin, March 1S.-The French de-
mands upon China, in addition to those
cabled from Pekin last night, that
China shall not cede any portion Of the
four provinces of Kwang-Tung, Kwang
ST. Vun Nan and Kwei-Chou; that the
railroad from Lung hou-Ting, on the
northern frontier of Tonquin, shall be
| extended via Pase. Siam, into the Yum
nan province, and that a coaling sta
ton be granted to France at Lei-Cou-
Fuf, in the Hen-Chou peninsula, north
Of Hai-Nan, include that the director of
the imperial post office be a French
man, evidently with the view Of sep
arating 1T from the control of Sir Rob-
ert Hart, the director Of the Chinese
| imperial maritime customs, and the ces-
sion of a coaling station at Kwang-
| Chou is demanded on the same terms
as Klao Chou bay ceded to Germany,
with a railroad concession to include
exclusive mining privileges.
| Eight days are allowed China in
which to reply to the French demands,
and threats are interpreted to indicate
the French occupation of the province
of Hai-Nan unless the Chinese comply.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19

SPANS power is diminishing daily.
The question of the amount of indem-
nifty which must be paid in case such
AN agreement were feasible, was talked
Of earnestly by the officials Of the Cuban
junta here today.
7. Estrada Palma this evening
through Lawyer Rubens, gave out the
following statement: AT the beginning
of the war the debt was s250000, 600, but
Cuba could not stand it, and this was
one of the reasons why the revolt was
precipitated.
an the beginning of 1896, after the
successful invasion of the western prov
inces by the Cubans, the latter might
have been willing to pay 100000 900.
"At the beginning of the cry season of
1862 they would have paid $1,000 600,
but now they would not give more than
$10O, 900, 900, if as much as that.
''If the wet season sets in this year
before such an agreement could be ar
ranged, we would not think of paying
anything.
"The reasons for the decrease in the
amounts, are the increased chances of
our success, not to speak of the de-
struction and desolation of the island,
which impair it's productive capacity"
1t was rumored that a message had
been received in this city from Wash
ington to the effect that the cabinet
was favorably disposed to proposition
from Spain which provided for the
withdrawal of the Spanish troops from
Cuba, leaving the Spanish flag floating
there, in case the United States fleet
were recalled from Key West.
When Mr.. Palma's attention was
called to this rumor, he replied: well,
that would satisfy the Cubans, and l
assure you we would see to it that the
Spanish flag would be very quickly sup
planted by our own. Cuba libre' is our
motto, and we will never agree even ad
interim, to the acceptance Of anything
short OF absolute independence"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
READY FOR AUTONOMY.
senor Amguo SAYS So With Regard to
Nearly All Cubans.

Washington, March 1S.-Senor Angu-
10, who is at the head of the commits
sioners appointed by the Cuban cab
met, talked freely today concerning the
purpose of his mission. He said that
his authority was confined strictly to
commercial agreements between the
United States and Cuba
Mr.. Angulo said that the Cuban peo-
pie desired government. The pres
ent autonomous plan was accepted by
the most advanced autonomsts in Gu
ba as fully meeting their aspirations.
He and others who had always be-
longed to the radical autonomist wing,
were convinced that when the passions
Of the moment passed away, all Cubans
would accept autonomy as giving them
home rule in its fullest sense
The delay in subduing the insurgents
and the failure of the element to accept
autonomy were due, Mr. Angulo said,
TO the passions engendered by Gen.
Weyler's policy.
Mr.. Angulo said that the plan offered
by Spain was subject to certain i'm
provements in its administrative feat
ures. AS these changes did not affect
Spanish sovereignty, he had no doubt
Spain would accept them when they
were brought forward in proper form.
Mr. Angulo stated that he believed that
the Cuban problem would be solved
without conflict between the United
States and Spain.
SCOUTS IDEA OF WAR.
He said: 'I do not believe there is to
be a conflict between the United States
and Spain over Cuba, first, because
since the death of Senior Canoyas the
policy has been such that the United
States can have no preteXt or cause of
resentment, neither as a nation nor as
a defender of the rights of the people
of the western continent in their con-
hicts with the European nations, be-
cause Spain, in the use of its sovereign
ty will, and following the suggestion of
the United States, has, granted to the
people of Cuba all the liberties COM
patible with the historical rights of
Spain over the island of Cuba, as rec
ognized by all civilized nations, the I'm
tied States included.
Secondly, because | cannot assume
that wise statesmen who direct the pol
icies of this great nation which repre-
sents in an admirable manner the real
ization of modern democracy, would
put in jeopardy all its wonderful insti-
tutions by inaugurating without plaus-
ible cause policy of military adventure
which is incompatible with any genuine
republic, inasmuch as such a policy,
even if attended by military successes,
would inevitably lead to the establish
ment of might, which is always an en-
envy of liberty, over right, which is not
supreme. No, this nation which, to the
admiration of the world, submitted to
the domain of right such a grave con-
f1ct as that of the Alabama, will not
gainsay its own history and role in the
civilized world by making the destinies
of this great people depend on the
eventuality of an armed conflict with
out any motive or pretext."
Mr.. Angulo and his Cuban colleagues
will be presented to Secretary Sherman
tomorrow. probably, and formal nego-
tiations will follow thereafter
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19

pound is the discovery of a great physi-
clan, who knew all that the school and
text books could teach him, but more than
that, he knew sick men and women, as
few physicians in any age have known
them Prof Edward E. Phelps, NJ. D., LII
D., of the Dartmouth medical school, was
able to drive out disease from the system
because he knew where the disease was
lodged and how to help the excretory
organs, instead of confusing them as so
many illogical remedies do in their effort
to cleanse the blood. Paine's celery COM
pound encourages and strengthens the
kidneys. and enables them to cleanse the
blood of its waste poisonous matters that
are the direct cause Of drowsineSs, list
lessness, melancholia, blood diseases,
wasting sicknesses, headaches and that
general rundown" condition that opens
the door to definite organic diseases of the
heart, kidneys, or stomach, especially
when person is advanced in years and
no longer possessed of the abundant
energy that characterizes youth alone
Paines celery compound makes the
blood a bright red color, increases it's vol
ume in the arteries and quickens it's cir
culation, and enables a nerve-tired person
to sleep eight or nine hours at a stretch.
Every man or woman whose nervous
strength is at all overtaxed, or whose life
is a busy one in many directions, will feel
the invigorating, vitalizing effect of
Paine's celery compound, and see his or
her health mend from the first use of this
greatest of all known invigorators and
remedies.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
PROCLAMATION I!
New Firm, New Store, New
GOOdS---Full Pledged, Full
Grown, Full Store.
CHRONICLES CHAP 1,

And it came to pass in the second
year of the reign of Mckinley the
Levite, that Wallace, the son of
Joseph, said unto Charles, the son
Calvin, 90 to now let US take
spot shekels in our hand and 90
down into the land of Boston, New
York and the West, and buy full
lines of Furniture and House Fur
nishings, for the famine for lower
prices for Furniture is sore in the
land. And it was so.
Now hear we, hear we, hear We,
good people, take due notice there
of, and govern yourselves accord
ingly.
And be it further known that we
expect to sell goods, some 20, some
80 and some 40 per cent lower than
we otherwise could if we had to
pay big rents, big expenses, and
delivered our goods in Upholstered
Chariots at the expense of our Gus
toners.
This endeth the Ist Chapter.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
TIE CRUISER CHICAGO.
Change in Plans for Preparing Her for
Sea.

Change in Plans for Preparing Her for
Sea.
New York, March 1S.-A change has
been made at the Brooklyn navy yard
in the plans for preparing the cruiser
Chicago for sea. Several mounts for the
five-inch guns had been hoisted aboard
during the week, but have not been put
back on the dock. 1t is said that the
mounts are being held for use on the
auxiliary cruisers.
THE DOLPHIN AND MAYFLOWER.
The Dolphin is slated to go into COM
mission next Thursday. Commander
Lyons is now engaged in selecting the
rapid fire guns for his vessel, Admiral
Bunce today appointed board of off,
GERS to make survey of the Mayfiower
and report as to what changes shall be
made and also as to what armament
she can best carry. The report will be
presented tomorrow and the work of
converting the pleasure craft into war
ship will begin at once The board ex-
amined the Mayhower this morning.
An officer at the yard said that it would
take not more than 80 days to get the
Mayfiower ready for sea.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
MECHANICS REUNION.
A Pleasant Family Gathering at Mechan-
les Hall.

The annual reunion of the Worcester
County Mechanics Association, Friday
night was a repetition of former successes.
A great party OF the members and their
friends assembled to renew old associa-
lions and to pass the evening pleasantly.
Many younger members and outside
friends came for the pleasure Of the dance.
and AL combined to make party where
hearty cordially reigned supreme. Bick
nell's Orchestra was in attendance. fur
nishing music for concert from 7.45 to
845, and from then until II o'clock for
dancing The affair was arranged by the
full board of trustees, of which Charles H.
Burleigh is president. Lyman A. Ely was
in charge of the floor, with G. S. Chaplin
aud George A. Park as assistants. The
aids were: Theodore p. Brown, o. B.
Wood, H'R. Williamson, r. w. Clifford,
Charles NJ. Booth, A. o. knight, James
Stewart w E. Sessions, f. S. Freeman.
George l.. Bliss, Enoch Earie, A. A. Bar
kerr Robert A. Mason. W. II. Coughlip,
A. F. Prentice, #. A. Harrington, F. l..
Allen, Z. p. Taft, Herbert Belcher, A. Fl.
Burton.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
AUXILIARY CRUISERS.
Board Favorable Toward orizaba and
other Ward Line Steamers.


other Ward Line Steamers.
New York, March 1S.-The auxiliary
cruiser board spent the early part Of
today preparing reports foc Washington
on second-class vessels inspected yes
terday.
1t was learned shat the City of Wash
ington, which sailed yesterday, was in
spected Wednesday by member of the
board. The plans of the board have
been somewhat changed by orders re-
eeived from Washington today. One of
the orders is said to be d direction to
inspect all obtainable vessels in the
barbor for the first-class cruisers.
Lieut.. Elder and Passed Assistant En-
gineer Danforth have been added to the
board, in compliance with request
made by Capt. Rodgers, who found the
work so heavy that the increased mem
bership was necessary
The board reeonvened shortly before 2
o'clock. After the morning session, they
inspected the Ward line steamships
Orizaba, Saratoga and Seneca and d. B.
Dearborn's schooners, Carrie e. Lane
and Flora Moran.
It was understood that the board at
the afternoon session was preparing ia
vorable reports to send to Washington
regarding the Ward line steamers.
The Orizaba is a steel vessel, built by
the Delaware Iron Ship Building Works,
at Chester, Pa, about years ago. She
is 3497 tons burden, measures 1886 feet
over all, and is 40 feet beam. She has a
speed of IA knots an hour. She is being
repaired here by the Morgan Iron
Works. A member of the board said
that she could be quickly turned into a
steel cruiser. AS to her armament, it
would depend largely upon the guns
available. 1t is thought me necessary
changes in the vessel could be made in
a month. The Saratoga is of iron. She
was built by John Roach of Chester
Pa, in 1878. She is 29S feet over all and
So feet beam. She is Of 2820 tons bur-
den. She has four bulkheads and two
iron decks. Her speed is 10 knots an
hour.
The Seneca is an iron vessel with five
bulkheads. She is 800 feet over ALL and
AZ feet beam. She is Of s729 tons bur-
den. and has a speed of IA knots an
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
SUSPEN SE in
WASHINGTON
Continued from First Page3

itary duty. The strength of the Span
ish army at home and including her
nearby possessions, is 600 men, which
in times of demand for additional sol
diers, may be increased as follows:
First reserve, $4,000; second reserve,
100000 men, all of whom are instructed
in military tactics, and a second re-
serve which is not instructed, of 100000
men; making in all a grand total Of
$4,000 men.
Since these figures we're received here
recent drafts of Is, eco men t. strengthen
the army in Cuba, leave only $4,000 men
of SPANS regular army row in the
peninsula, the Balearic islands, the Span
ish possessions in North AFRICA and the
Canary islands
In the Philippine islands Spain has an
army of $4,000 men, including about 49,
900 native troops. Several regiments Of
the latter were disbanded during the
late Instruction; and in time of war
it is said, they are of very little use to
the Spanish government.
In Porto Rico there are 5000 Spanish
troops, which, in the event of hostlities,
could be supplemented by 1000 volun-
teers.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
LUCANIA BREAKS EASTWARD RE-
CORD.

Queenstown, March 1S.-The Cunard
line steamer Lucania, Capt Mckay,
which sailed from New York on March
II for Liverpool, via this port, arrived
here at 1858 a. m. On March is she
steamed 531 knots, and on the following
day she made $50 knots, beating her
previous records on both days. Her
previous best record for a days run
eastward was 526 knots, but she made
562 knots in a days run going west
ri
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
sPAIN's BATTLEsHIps.
Important Alterations in Batteries of
PeIaYo. Victoria and Numancia.

New York, March 1S-The navy de-
partment is informed by its representa-
tives abroad that important alterations
have been made in the battery arrange
ments of three Spanish battleships, Pc
layo, Vitoria and Numancia, and that
as a result these ships are now most
formidable craft 1t is even feared that
in some respects the Spanlards have
outclassed the batteries of the Amer
lean battleships Indiana and Massachu-
sets The changes made consist in the
substitution of the latest type of rapid
fire guns for all pieces under five tons
weight The changes were made at the
French yards at La Seine, by the fa-
nous French gunmaker. Canet.
The Canet guns mounted in the Span
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
SURE TWAS OUTSIDE EXPLOSION.

New York, March 19-The Evening
Post Washington special says: "a
gentleman at the capitol whose trust
worthiness is not questioned, asserts
that he saw this morning a private let
ter from one of the divers at work at
Havana, in which he said that the eX-
plosion was beyond question due to an
outside force and that the court of in
quiry will bring in that verdict in en-
phatic terms. The report, it is also as
serted, will not be piecemeal, but will
take up the question comprehensively
and finally"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
COACH lehman SAILS SOON.

London. March 1S.-R. C. Lehman,
captain of the Leanders, sails for the
United States on March 30, to coach the
Harvard crews. Great interest is TAX
en- in the new Harvard eight-oared shell
which is lying at the Leander boat
house ready for packing, as the Gus
tomary American seats are arranged in
line in the middle of the boat.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19

orders to be ready to put to sea at a
moments notice.
Santa Cruz, Cal. March 19-The Cali
fornia powder works received orders
from the navy department on Wednes-
day. for 100000 pounds of brown prisma-
tic powder. Yesterday the same con-
Germ received another order for 100000
pounds for immediate delivery About
six months will be required to fill these
orders even with the additional machi-
merry now in course of construction by
tho comma nv
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
CAPT. MAHAN GOES ABROAD.

New York, March 18.-Capt. Alfred T.
Mahan. retired, the noted authority on
naval affairs, secured passports yester-
day for trip through Italy, France
and England. He will sail ON March 25
for Naples. While in England Capt.
Mahan will gather material for his
work on the naval history Of the war
of 1872. He said his visit would have
nothing to do with the present naval
affairs Of the government.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
BLANco's OPERATIONS.
Intention to Destroy Insurgent Power in
Eastern Cuba

Madrid, March 1S-It is asserted that
the central and eastern provinces being
pacifiedw, Gen. Blanco is about starting
on an extensive operation with so batta-
lions and large volunteer forces to des-
troy the insurgent power in eastern
Cuba. Gen. Blanco will direct his efforts
especially to demolish what is described
as 1.-The more or les embryonic organi-
cation which has enabled the rebels to
maintain the appearance of govern
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
FATAL ACCIDENT IN BOSTON.

Boston, March 1S.-By the breaking
of guy rope Of a derrick at the new
south terminal station, this morning, one
man was killed, one fatally injured and
another severely hurt. The names are
as follows: Dead, J. Mayelle; fatally in
jured, Antonio Naruni; seriously in
jured Charles Hawkins, unconscious
from blow on the head by an iron bar.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
RELIEF IN CUBA.
Alcades Notified of New Methods
Austrian Sailors Decorate Maine Graves.

Alcades Notified OF New Methoos-
Austrian Sailors Decorate Maine Graves.
Havana, March 1S-Crcuiars have
been sent to the alcades Of about 200
towns in Cuba, notifying them of the
new methods of relief, and also setting
forth that corn meal amounting to one
pound per day per capita will be the
first supply sent. The circulars ask that
the alcades themselves or III conjunction
with the proper officers or consuls, see
that the relief is properly distributed.
Further supplies for remote places are
made contingent for the present upon
prompt reports from the authorities as
to the distributions the number of peo-
pie fed. etc.
Visitors to the Colon cemetery find the
graves Of the dead of the Maine deco
rated with many flowers: while from
the central place Of sepulchre waves a
long streamer of red and yellow, with
an inscription showing thai the decora-
ton and flowers were placed there by
the Austrian sailors of the warship Do
nau, I'm memory of our unfortunate
fellow-sailors Of the U. S. S. Maine"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
SPENDING MoNEYFoR FoRTIFICA.
TIONS.

Washington, March 1S.-steps have
been taken by the engineers office for
the expenditure of the $1,000, 900 origin
ally allotted out Of the defense fund for
the continuation of the various woxns
of Notifications. Practically all of it
will be devoted to the Atlantic and
Gulf coasts.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
DEFENSE For PORTSMOUTH.

Portsmouth, N. H., March 1S.-The
schooner Fiheman. Capt. Knowlton. ar
rived this morning from New York
with a cargo Of ammunition and two
S-inch guns for fortifications at New
castle. The work of unloading COM
menced at once, and the defense of
Portsmouth harbor will be pushed as
fast as possible to completion.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
NEW HIGH SCHOOL QUESTION.

The committee on education viii visit the
high schools next week, subject to the call
of Chairman Barrett, for the purpose Of
investigating in connection with the high
school accommodation matter. Later a
meeting Of the committee wsl be held In
conjunction with the committee on school
houses Of the school board At that time
the much discussed problem of providing
accommodations for the high school pupils
win be brought up for further CONSIDERS
ton.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
MIR. GLADSTONE No BETTER.

Bournemouth, March 1S.-The follow
ing bulletin has been issued with respect
to Mr.. Gladstone: I'm the absence of
any improvement in Mr.. Gladstone's
condition, it has been settled in consul
tation that he should return to Hawar-
den next week. The bulletin is re-
garded as having only one meaning. 1t
is understood that the grievious facial
pains have returned and will no longer
yield to the usual remedies.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
GERMAN RADICALS CELEBRATE,

Berlin, March 1S.-In all some thirty
socialist and radical meetings were held
here today for the purpose of commemo-
rating the revolution Of 1S4S Herr
Liebkncht, the socialist leader, who to-
day finished term in Jail, addressed
meeting which hailed him with enthu-
siasm. He also issued revolutionary
pamphlet.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
SPAIN AND EUROPE.

London, March 18.-It is reported in
official circles that Spain has appealed
to Europe; that a combination of Euro
pean powers, led by Austria, Italy and
Germany, with Italy ostensibly taking
the initiative, will propose a settlement
of the question by an international
court of inquiry; that diplomatic mes
sengers have been hurrying between
Berlin, Vienna and Rome on this bust
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
THE PLAGUE AT BOMBAY.

Bombay, March 18.-Two hundred and
fifteen new cases and 216 deaths from
the plague were reported today. Five
Europeans have been attacked.
The Mohammedans at Hubli, on the
South Mahratta Railway, hearing of the
riots in this city, have decided to resist
the plague precautions and operations
over the line. The volunteers have been
modified and the infantry has been
summoned; but as yet there has been
no conflict.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
BATTERIES LEAVE FOR SOUTH.

Newport News, March 1S.-Batteries
F and 1 of the first artillery and bat
terry of the second artillery left Fort
Monroe last night to the southern ports
to which they were ordered several days
ago. Battery K Of the fourth artillery
will leave today for Sheridan's Point
on the Potomac.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19
A CHAPEL FOR TUsKEGEE.

The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial
Institute of which Booker T. Washing
ton is the principal, will be visited by
DR.. w. s. Rainsford, pastor of St.
Georges Episcopal Church, New York,
Wednesday, March %, upon which occa-
sion he will dedicate handsome $780,
900 chapel recently donated by northern
friends of the institution.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-19

ish ships are regarded by many ord
nance men as the most advanced type
of rapid-fire weapons in use today. The
French navy is now armed exclusively
with these rifles. One of the peculiari-
ties of the shells employed in the Canet
guns is the melenite explosive charges
used for holsters. This melenite, in ad-
dition to having great destructive pow
ers, gives off most offensive odor.