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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

Stocks We're fsverish and Irregular
on the War News.
PRICES UPHELD BY STRONG INTERESTS
Assurance Of Peace Would Cause
a Bound Upward.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch TO The Evening star.
NEW YORK. March M.-Laberal seu,n-
Of Spanish bonds In the forsisu ma rkets for
speculative accounts had . Depressing In
hrence on the London market for American
securities this morning. The decline In the
foreign markets extended 10 more than
per cent In many instances
opening prices on this side were extrcme-
~ feverfsh. the declines varying from 1 20
per cent. The market was supported ad-
m,rably, however, and the decline stayed
before It had assumed the proportions of a
scare.
The largest interests In the street con-
tinue to buy in ali weak spots, and every
EFFORT 10 being made 10 protect invested
capital In the event OF an emergency. At
times during the morning tho good effect
OF the buying was hindered By the thea,rt-
cal methods employed to hold the market.
Notwithstanding this fact. however, price.
were forced back In many instances for a
complete recovery OF the early loss.
In q few instances last nights closing
figures were exceiled.
During the afternoon the market reacted
suddenly. under rumors, well accredfted
10 the effect that the Sagasta ministry had
refused to consider the uitfmatum OF I'M.
government. The circulation OF these re-
1919 oooe0 70 the complexuee OF the ett-
uauon, and prudent interests were at a
loss to determine the position favored
py the array OF conflicting evidence Spec
ulaf1on on the outcome OF the Spanish
oniciais' aoSton Is the incentive TO epecula-
ton in the stock market.
The ability to read the Spanish mind at
this crisis has a money value not often
eQualed.
Recognising the change in the financial
storm center, Wall street expects to be adj
v-sed OF the probable outcome from some
foreign Source
Few interests save those actually sus-
tatbing the market cared to stand commit
ted TO either account over night
The whole situation il feverish and guess
ing has taken the place of definite reason
ing. such market is consequently better
In the hands Of experienced traders than
In the hands Of a too credulous public.
"A comparison Of prevailing prices with
tfoee recorded the day after the Maine
explosion Indicates a considerable lls-
crepancy vet to be regaired. In the invest
nent Issues. including particularly tn.
Vanderbilt and granger groups the average
decline Ii something more than DER cent
In the traction group Brooklyn Rapid Tran
SIT mas virtually recovered it's loss VIII lie
Its higher priced neighbors are from 10 10
15 per cent under the low level OF Febru-
airy 16.
The rushes with which the market is now
fcrced about In both DIR ections do not war
rant confidence In its staying powers.
Should peace result from pending ueyo-
tiaions, however. the entire loss as fndf-
Gated above is practically sure of speedy
restoration even though II Is swept away
temporarily under the influence OF rrofit-
taking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

received b. toniorrow. In either event Il
u argued that whsther the answer b favor.
able or anfsvorsble Congress ought TO be
given the snsMer by Saturday. It u sus-
eested that II epain's answer means eertaan
war. recognition OF that fact should BE-
Prompt enough to permit the interruption
Of the Spanish torpedo nottla.
The Committss Of Eleven.
Both houses Of Congress are awaiting
the msssase from the President transmit
ting the reply OF Spain to the uitimatum.
Assurances have been received from the
President that II the reply comes in time
ne VIII not require Congress to wait until
MONDAY, but will communicate with them
as soon as possible. The committee Of
eleven appointed by the republican confer
ence to communicate their ideas to the
President held meeting this morning. and
II was reported at the meeting that the
number Of members Joining In the Cuban
movement had grown to a hundred and
ninety-seven. It was decided that the
committee should call on the President at
naif-past today, and that they should
urge upon him that the message should be
sent TO Congress tomorrow, If possible, or
on saturday at the latest. A member Of
the committee said later that the commit
tee would not be unreasonable, but that
some very good reason would have to be
advanced by the President to induce them
10 wait In patience until Monday It is said
That II Spain asks for further delay than
TIE time named in the ultimatum, Congress
cannot be held for that delay. The asser-
ton Is excited by an fntimation that there
might be a request for delay of one week
more. =
If the Reply IL Favorable.
One of the members of the House who
saw the President is authority for the
statement that If favorable reply Is re-
ceived from Spain Congress will a. once
be informed; should it be unfavorable the
president will send a message reviewing
the Standardization controversy. and
make certain recommendations The mes
sage. he said, would justify the recon.
mendations, and these recommendations
would be satisfactory to Congress-.
Nothing From Woodford.
Assistant Secretary Day said to a Star
reporter at o'clock this afternoon that he
had not heard anything from Minister
Woodford up to that hour and did not ex-
pect any advices from that quarter before
or o'clock this evening Consequently
ne Gid not know how the Spanish govern
ment had treated the Presidents repre-
sensations for the settlement Of the Cuban
anair, and there was no certainty that he
would be any better informed on the SUBJ
Ject this evening. 1t is possible that Mr..
Woodford may not be prepared to send the
DESIRED information before tomorrow morn
ing, and - may not be ready even by that
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31
A Cub Bear a. . Model.


The funniest model in my experience was
cub bear; and during his visit to the
studio we laughed more than we worked.
While his antics were very amusing, 1t was
the indescribably funny expression he al
ways wore which kept the studio In such
state Of hiiarity. '.Unbeknown'' to ne,
one day he got out: and. walking along on
his hind legs in a ridiculous shuttle, ef-
fectually blockade the hallway. until we
came to the rescue OF the frightened peo-
pie. It was not the only time he fell Into
trouble.
When we first came into possession Of
little Bruin we sent the studio boy with =
largo market basket to bring the treasure
up town. The boy was cautioned to be
very careful OF hts charge-in fact, he was
cautioned too much. On the elevated rail-
road train that boy fairly aciaed to Ret 4
look at the bear. and 20 opened the lid ths
tiniest bit and peeped Ia. Instantly the
animal thrust his whole head ont, to the
great nxt0nishment OF the lady pSssen9erg.
among whom he created small panic Il
ID needless to sAy that both bear ana boy
were put on 1t the trst stopping plaoo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31
be on their guard against her wail. In

be on their guard against her while In
those waters.
ReorganiHing the Allitia.
The Senate committee on military affairs
today authorised q favorable report on
Senator Hawley's bill for the reorsanisa-
ton Of the militia force of the United
States. The bill is practically = codifica-
ton Of the laws relating to the militia.
and while 1t does not make many material
changes. 1t makes a great many In mat
tiers Of detail. 1t provides for an organized
and a reserve militia, the latter to consist
OF all male citizens between eighteen and
forty-five years of age who are not In
Guided in the organised corps or engaged In
certain exempted cal1ings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31
General Blauoo Orders the Release Of
Reconoentrados.
Trey MAY RETURN 10 THEIR HOMES
Plans for Succor Till They Can
Become Self-Supportina,
TERMS OF THE DECREE

HAVANA, March 31.-Capt. Gen. Blanco
has issued an important decree, dated
March 80, and published this morning. In
which he directs the end Of the reconcen-
tration IN the four western provinces,
Pinar Del Rio, Havana Matanzas and San
ia Clara.
The preamble sets forth that the pacifica-
lions of said provinces having been con-
siderably advanced by the combined action
Of arms and the natural effect Of the es-
Establishment of autonomy in giving security
to the country, thus making possible the
advancement of the sugar, tobacco and
food crops it also being near the time
when the minor paintings give the means
of living to the laboring classes and peas
ants also believing the time has come
to resume the normal conditions in the
towns and villages, to do away with the
causes of suffering among the people, to
remove so far az possible all the effects
of the RECOMMENDATION. and further to give
complete liberty to all the country people
to return to such places as they desire. to
do such labor as they may select, this order
is issued.
Plan of Relief.
The preamble further says that for the
reconcentrados who, being without rs-
sources or instruments with which to labor.
remain IL the towns or centers previously
set apart for their use, the colonial govern
ment will with great urgency propose to
the governor general a plan Of relief. In
this plan the mayors and alcaldes are ex-
pected to take part, establishing soup kitch-
ems ETC., and doing all in their power to
terminate the existing misery.
Then follow five articles, carrying out
what is set forth in the preamble:
Article latter the publication Of this
orGer the reconcentrados and their families
will be allowed to return home in thu four
provinces given above.
Article Orders all relief committees
and civil and military authorities to faciii-
tate the workings of the decree, and also to
aid the reconcentrados in selecting and Sc
curing new houses.
To Establish Kitchens.
Article 3-Directs the colonial govern
ment, through its secretaries and minor Of
ficers. to prepare to execute all necessary
orders to secure for the country people
work on public improvements, and also to
give food, by economical kitchens, to all
the suffering, attention being called to those
on the small country estates.
Article 4-Au the expenses over and above
the funds now in the hands of the commit
tees are to be provided for under tbs cad
Of an extraordinary war credit.
Article 5-All former orders of reconcen-
tration are abrogated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

Loan and trust a. IA css.,.i Tr.e;ssa at
s:E: = :: ,sss
PissHei q cslsaSi. = soasse.seye.r fund g.
I sh M Rsiilo.d n
iish I'D Metropolitan ReilrOsd conv. g. ll!s.
Il e IL ss
8 s.d k.ie.a e. IL Sd Es:sSs
ton Gas Company q. series A. III bid: Washing
md q. s ss amer.
.as and r. .Is ana iSc 100
bid washineton Market Company ist e, 100 bid
w.sSnss"o s.rtes o oSp:ny emp iS s sS
h..onic Han A.soclstion g. hos Nd. washington
xasans hs.l IS ste C. Of w..h,.sto. ~
bid. Netropolitan. xsos bid Central enes stock,.
ae fso BIC ia &C. &C.
icmbia. 100 bid. Capital. l3s "a. West Rnd. Toe
,ad a0e sskse Traders. LOO bid IAscoln, 10
SAFE Deposit and Trust oenp.uae.-NatlonaI
.sS T ana ~, s ss
security .nd Trust, xl1sH bid
isnss.. 20 Ia Is s:ksd belt. S lid. d. asked.
q, q; "a = Ei:s;Iis lss. c,.
insurance sfocks.-Firrmeas, 30 bid. Franklin.
IS bid netzopoaitan, 20 bid. Corcoran. 90 bid
American. $50 bid. National Union. 0 hid. Co
lumeia 70 bdd nsgss 81 hid. Peoples, 9 b.,
tue I1gs1nee s.ocks.-Real Estate Title. 90
ton Title. bid. District Title Q hid
Te3eph0ee Neutrality-suspicious.. IS hid. Chcaa-
peake nnd Potomac, % bid American Grapho-
ph.ae. 154 -, l6H asked. American Gnpha-
phone, prefere1 16h hid, 16k asked Pneumnfic
Miscelinneoas Stocks- = Mergenthaler linotype
x1tOH bid, 11Ok Asked. Lanston Moaotyre, 15N
IA llk asked- .Rsshngtoe MarAet lzL hid IL
ssked- oseat Falls Ice. tfs IA. 10 asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31


The employers liability act, which goes
into effect In England July l. embraces all
persons engaged in any employment to
which the act applies. whether by manual
labor or otherwise" thus including off,
Gals. clerks and assistants, and as the new
measure extinguishes the doctrine Of com
mon employment" as well as the defenss
Of contributory negligence. and the appli-
cation of the maxim Of "volenti non fit in
jurfa," heretofore relied upon by employ
srs. the only defense will be the serious
and willful misconduct of the workman
himself. Half wages must be paid to per-
sons incapacitated for work by injury, and
In case Of death the minimum compensa-
tion is three years wages when dependents
ara left who were wholly dependent upon
the earnings Of the deceased; when par
TALLY dependent the assessment is pro-
portionately reduced: and when thers are
no dependents q maximum Of SO Is allow
ed for medical and funeral expenses, all Of
which win react seriously upon the EN-
ploymant of married men. Employers are
already preparing to organize mutual insur-
ance companies to divide the liability.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31
APPEAL TO PALMA.

The Cuban Junta Urged to Reject
Compromise.
Representative c. B. Beach of Ohio has
sent the following telegram to President
Palma of the Cuban junta: Having MAIN
tanned the war for three years by their
own bravery. resources and sacrifices I'M
precedented in all history. will the Cubans
accept compromise when they can over
hear in the throat of their brutal enemy
the death rattle? God forbid. Will COM
promise give you back your son? Will it
unrape your daughter? Will it revive the
mother who urged them on with the Vast
breath which starvation alloed? Fight At
out Uncle Sam is busting off his uniform -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31
BaltfnISr. Markets.

changed receipts, B6Sl barrels: exports, Il, 9O5
barrels: Wheatssteae2.spot and month, etxaSIK;
slA A-receipts, "a ses bushels; exports. q. 1si
bushels; stock loaHO OIL bushels; sales, 1900
bnshels-southerh whHte by sample, e6a88; do ON
April, 38Aa8Sss Mod asksS8N; steamer mixed,
44S basSels; stssk, 1914 bushels; sales, 20. 900
bushels Ents corn. s4sa5; do. yellow. a.
Oas1h-receipts, q. ssA bushels; exports none;
stock. 2Sl. 702 busle1sj Rye stesdy|Nc. nearby.
exports none; tool ,04s bsshels Hay drsaI
choice ttmothys 9i2t0a$13 Grain fre1ghts dnll,
Butter STEADY. aneh9aSed. Eggs quief, unchansed.
Cheese STEADY dsnnehapsed. Lettuce. 8. 26aSi 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31
The District appropriation B.n.

No steps have yet been taken by the
Senate or House conferees on the District
of Columbia appropriation bill to secure a
meeting. The Senate committee on appro-
pr;ations has business before 1t which 1t
desires to consider within the next few
days. SO that it is not likely the District
Of Columbia appropriation bill will be tax
en- up by the conferees for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31
sUNDRY CIVIL BILL.

Globe Building Item Rejected by the
Senate.
The sundry civil appropriation bill was
taken up in the Senate this afternoon The
committee amendment appropriating $45, 900
for the purchase of the Globe building was
stricken from the bill by vote of the Sem
ate. The appropriation of $65O.O0O for the
Purchase of the Union building was also
severely criticised, and will probably be
stricken from the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

Acting Chief Post Office Inspector Baird
today received a telegram from one of his
inspectors conveying the Information that
Postmaster w. w. Guinor of Winslow,
Ark, committed suicide while his accounts
were bsiEg inspected. He was found to be
$500 short
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

EtfepeAA bswef has fhas far taken the
hfst step toward iaediatieH, although il will
bet 6s Unexpected, Ahd is even spprehenA-
ed. at Any time. The French ambassador,
u. CaMbeh, was not among today's callers
1t the State Department, 20 that IL was APP
parent that France haa net yet determined
to make the Arst overture fer mediation.
Amoas isaAias alpismats the usual course
Of heaiasiea b being seriously discussed on
the presumption that Il wifi become an
actual factor In the situation IL q war ERR
BIS develops within the next few days.
member Of the corps said today that
mediation preceded q declaration Ct war.
ana that II the great powers took any ae-
ton II would follow quickly when II be-
came apparent n the result Of spain's re-
ply, that an inevitable conflict was at
hand. He said also that under such CIR
cumstances, before Congress took up the
&C nsideratid0 Of the recently proposed Dec
lsrations Of war, 1t would be advised
through the executive branch that the
powers desired . few days delay in order
that their friendly influences might be ex-
erted In order to avert war. This diplo-
matte officer did not state this az an &C.
tual program now contemplated. but az
the usual procedure. suggested by the pres
ent tendency Of affairs.
The Spanish Minister.
The Spanish minister. Senior Polo de Ber-
nabe. maintains his usual composure In the
midst OF the present exciting events. His
endurance has been put to the test within
the past ten days, for hardly q night passes
that he and his entire stan are not engaged
until and o'clock in the morning. When
the critical condition OF affairs was sug-
gested TO him this morning he shook his
head, with a smiling negative, indicating
lat he believed the apprehension was
magnihed, and suggested that as he had re-
ceived an invitation to dine with distin-
guished Official the latter part of April It
was hardly probable that he would be
called upon to retire as a result Of war be-
fore that time. On the actual condition of
affairs the minister preserves his usual alb
solute silence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

Representative JOY OF Missouri. secretary
Of the republican conferences, which will
today press the Presidsnt for Immediate
action says that canvass Of the republic
cans Of the House shows 1917 OF them win
insist upon the complete and absolute in
dependence OF Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

Work of OverhaulinG the Vesaviua
Almost Finished.

Almost Finished.
The work of overhauling the dynamite
cruiser Vesuvius. completing the work on
her guns. and fitting her up for active SER
vice is now almost finished, and she proba-
bly, will be ordered to leave the Washing
ton navy yard within the next two days.
Her officers do not know as yet where she
will be ordered, though 1t is thought that
she will go first to Norfolk and then pro-
coed to southern waters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31
New Naval Acnd,

New Naval Academy Building.
The House today agreed to the amend
ment appropriating $500, 900 for new build
fngs at the Naval Academy at Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

The following are the opening the high
est and the lowest and the closing prices Of
the New York stock market today, as re-
ported by Corson & Mccartney, members
New York stock exchange. CORRESPONDENTS
Messrs. Van Emburgh & Atterbury. No. z
Wall St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

TAe nine psrsuns indicted on changes Of
defrau1ing the city q BroaaiyR 8ars ar
Hatgned before Jndg6 AsptuWnu - the
k11og eonn1y oUart and al p1oa1oa MT
gpAtys 1aa Nae oonflnuoa - $500 enso.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-31

II Il highly probable that the Cornell. Co
fumbia and Pennsylvania regatta Of us1l-
yersity and freshmen crews VIII be held On
Saratoga lake In June.
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WAR Now LOOKED FOR

sconthru.a from First Page,
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The '.Mosquito Fleet"

all possible speed and orders have been is
sued to employ a sufficient number Of men
to work night and day, SO that no time will
be lost. In the tugs, particularly, there
are a number of changes necessary for the
comfort and convenience of the men who
will man them. The yachts, on the other
hand, are in better shape and less work
will be required on them than on the tugs
They will be given a belt OF armor as a
means Of protection for portions which are
almost vulnerable to the enemy's fire. So
far the department has purchased five
yachts and eight tugs for the auxiliary
navy.
N9 Significant Movement.
There was nothing specially significant in
the movements Of naval vessels reported
to the Navy Department today. The gun
boat Wilmington arrived at Jacksonville
yesterday on her way to New York for re-
pairs. The torpedo boat Somers, purchased
In Germany. arrived at Piilau yesterday on
her way to the United States. The gunboat
Wheeling has left Port Angeles for Seattle
The cruiser Columbia and the revenue cut
ter Morrill, arrived at Norfolk today. The
Columbia Is attached to the flying SQUAD
ron and Is In complete readiness for any
service 1t may be called upon to perform
Her sister ship. the Minneapolis. now fit.
ting out at League Island. is expected te
join the squadron at Hampton Roads In q
day or two.
The gunboat Marietta Of the Pacific
squadron arrived at Callao. Peru, today
Although not SO admitted. 1t IL generally
understood she Ia bound for Key :. est
The same IL true Of the battle ship Oregon
which Is expected to arrive at Callao In q
day or two. These vessels have been In.
formed Of the presence OF the Spanish tor
pedo boat Tenerario on the east coa-t OF
South AMsrtca and have been warned Il
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1898-05-26
EICIAL CALL
4 the Presidents PrOcla-
,ion Erquesting $4,000
More Volunteers.
.,v iIrer Says No Prefer.
tVnl Be Given National
nuarl>men,
hat the Enlistment Will BE
tn.-R -ulations Not Yet
issued,
Bein- No Hurry Until
bon. Under First Call Are
All Equipped.
zN5IgN. May 2G-Following is
f.aua.. y issued b. the pr.,l-
Min. f n -, 900 more troops:


|s.ama.,5n issued b. the pr.,i.
s..a- r 1000 more troops:
Ip-.G i the niici states. \
ST.
D., .G g II congress was ap-
=. .a fifth day Of April.
e.. An act declaring that war
e.T. Gitci States ~ Amer
~ a q; spain. ana
act IL congress, on
l. freyidc for temporarily
tary establishment Il
r. '.- d time of war. and fnr
T.. fproScd April - is9>.
4thorizod. in order -
4..e .rmy, 20 issue hi proc
volunteers L. serve in
p - a.tcd states
1e- /, William Nc kinlry.
F. ;..H aitca States. 10y virtue
fas-,->' / in mo by the Con-titu
~ .."- and dccming sufficient
E,aek.>' AYE thought tit IL call
X ,s- j IL call forth. volunteers
-. number of seventy five
II addition to the vol
A.r: r,h by my proclamation
Ias;'y.'a.rd day of April, in the
''@' 'e same 10 be appurtioncd
+ 1T : 4hle among the several
~ ,rr su- and the District oi
r.tas IN population, and
Esstr-, unless sooner dis.
!" rtiou of each arm and
= -'a4tnt and organization
--.- Ks @u through the war d.
- o,.ai have hcrcunto >ct
a used the seal of thc
sa'a- fixed.
: of Washington this
.sa @ / May. In the year Of
II" a.l~and eight hundred
nd nf the independence
~','' te> the one hundred and
y lL.IIAM MkINLEl.
P'.,a
-AA 4 p1f, secretary Of state
ihr inli,tm.nt IL Open.
-E A,- said that the addi-
|ah'rsr- called for Will not be
II IA tae National guard as
"'>, -, 900. but that the en-
: "" ae open. The regula-
''"' y III the proclamation
.I'cA H. enlistments will be
:. LAY not yet been prepared
~ 'nsAt that there is no oc.
: hurry III this matter until
1'aft called for in tho first
~ "aS been secured. II Is
h. "'el mat the decision to issue
"o"AI 2all for volunteers was
"Vn NntiI the cabinet meeting
a''fhoon, The call, it is sup
~ ~ Indicates determination
h.. "' eampaign actively and Wig
Won how on.