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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30

Washington, March 90. The revolt in
the house today against further delay
of action on the Cuban issue culmin-
ated today in a conference of Repub-
lican members, whose ideas are in ac-
cordance with positive, early course.
About 80 representatives attended, rep
resenting all sections. Representative
Hopkins of Illinois, a member of the
ways and means committee, presided.
Representative Joy of Missouri was
secretary. The meeting was called to
take steps to secure immediate inter-
ventiOn in some form and the recOgni
ton of Cuban independence. 1t was
the first definite step toward this end
since the presidents message was sub
mitted yesterday.
Up to this afternoon the sentiment
was a half concealed, but strong, feel
ing against voting money for Cuban
relief, unless accompanied by action to
stop the war. The meeting today was
called with view to accomplishing the
unqualified removal of the Spanish
troops from Cuba, and prompt armed
Intervention in the affairs of that is
land. Late this afternoon the word
was quietly passed around, but many
WHO are ENTHUSIASTICALLY III ldNOI OF III
PREVENTION failed of notification, though
the number present would be sufficient
ly large by consolidation with the
Democratic forces, to carry out a pro-
gramme.
NO FURTHER DELAY.
Representative Hopkins, as chairman,
briefly stated the objects of the meet
ing He indicated his disappointment
40 he cye 90. io6
outline of definite responsive policy
toward Spain, and he did not believe
further delay should be brooked He
however, thought the administration
might have another day or two in
which to act. and. failing to do so, that
congress should take the matter into
its own hands. independently and at
once. He favored action looking to
Cuban independence, but made no spe-
cific suggestions as to the method of
its accomplishment.
Representative Tawney of Minnesota
another member of the ways and means
committee, said this country should
not stop short of securing the absolute
independence of Cuba. He referred to
efforts to have the matter brought di-
rectly before the house, and said he
wished to discuss a resolution for the
prompt consideration of the question
on the floor.
SENTIMENT OF THOSE PRESENT.
Representative Belknap of Illinois,
who favored immediate decisive action,
took the floor and asked a number of
questions, tending to bring out the SEN
timent of the meeting and the policy to
be followed. The feeling seemed to be
that no action other than the cessation
of hostilities on the island and abso-
lutte independence would be accept
able.
Representative Marsh of Illinois.
chairman of the committee on the
militia, made vigorous speech, in
which he denounced Spain as the
proven culpable party to the blowing
up of the Maine. He would, he said.
put an end TO Spanish rule in Cuba by
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
Fatalities at Rock Springs.
(Special to The HsraId)

Rock Springs. Wyo.. March 29.-while
crossing a bridge over the Bitter creek
Sunday, Matt Vampse fell off. receiving
injuries resulting in his death today
Wednesday whila at work in the old Blair
mine here Henry Matson was struck in
the head by the falling rock which re-
suited in death today. Both men died in
the Wyoming general hospital in this
city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
a favorable report on a bill to pension E
c. Baldwin. of Haley. at $50 per month.
fCAPTAIN STOVER'S PENSION.

The Cannon bill TO pension D. B.
Slower. of Salt Lake, passed the senate
this afternoon. This bill has now been
passed three times in the senate 1t was
favorably reported soma time ago and
went through easily today.
Senator Cannon delivered a speech in
eulogy of the late Senator Earle, of South
Carolina this afternoon.
Idaho postoffices establishes: Ammdh.
Bingham county. William ]. Rawson,
postmaster; Ohad. Idaho county, Mary
Gregory. postmaster.
William c. Parkinson was today COM
missiCned postmaster at Preston Ida
Bastem +. McMasters and Flora c.
c. Blackburn have been appointed clerks
Utah.
A patent for a reversible pick was to-
day issued to Nicholas Weston, of Ogden,
Utah.
Jennie Cormody was today appointed
postmaster at Brice. Fremont county,
Wyo., vice John y. Robson, resigned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
MASON'S VOICE
RANG FOR WAR
His Burning DenunciatiOn of
Cuba'S Slave Owner.
COWARDICE OF THE
M'KINLEY CABINET
War Would Follow, If the Maine
Crew Were Sons of Senators.

But the Widows and Orphans Of
These Sailors Cry Aloud to Us For
Vengeance-Cuba Has Paid a lar
ger Price For Liberty Than We
Did, and She Must Be Free-Let
Us Awake As Our Forefathers
Did.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
Jobs For Surveyors.
Especial to The HeraId.)

IOUttIdI 10 7 IL IltTdIu.1
Cheyenne. March 29-Surveyor General
Hanson has asked for bids for surveying
of $50 square miles of public domain in
Uinta and Fremont counties this state
The work must be done this year and 1t
means an expenditure of upwards of s., so
by Uncle Sam.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
Resolutions Presented Urging a Declaration of War
and Cuban independence.
PRESIDENTS PEREpPTORY DEMAND UPON SPAIN
To Cease HOsieS In Cuba and Permit the RecOncenrados
To Return to Their Homes.

Statement of the Associated AuhoryTh
Receiving Spanish
Reply Expected Within the
Troops
Their Independence
Been Arrived At Proposition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
REbUKED BY
HIS OWN PARTY
Revolt of the House Against
McKinley'S Delay.
DECISIVE ACTION
EXPECTED TODAY
Republican Sentiment Demands I'M
mediate Intervention.

Conference of Republican Members of
Congress, Dissatisfied With Nc
Kinley's Spanish Policy-Declara-
tons That Nothing Would Be Ac-
cepted Short of the Complete In
dependence of Cuba = Reed and
Mckinley to Be Notified.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
M'KINLEY's ULTIMATUM.
Positive Statement Made By the Sec
rotary of War.

Chicago, March pa special to the
Chronicle from Washington says:
THE positive statement was made by
Secretary Alger tonight that Mr.. Nc
Kinley this evening sent an ultimatum
TO Spain, and that fact will be COM
municatad to congress tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
Silver For Eurone-

New York. March 29.-The steamship st.
Paul. sailing for Europe tomorrow. will
take out 10000 ounces of silver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30

immediate intervention and formal
recognition of Cuban Independence. HIS
remarks were warmly applauded-
Representative Lorimer of Illinois
also spoke at considerable length and
said he was in favor of securing abso-
lutte independence by any means what
soever. He deprecated the delay that
had already occurred, and protested
that the people of this country would
not stand the Withholding of action.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
TAKE ACTION TO-DAY.

After some vigorous speeches denun-
ciatory Of Spain. it was decided to de-
fer action until O'clock tomorrow af-
ternoon. The present programme is to
present to Speaker Reed evidence that
a large majority favors the step and
the Cuban sympathizers believe that.
once convinced of the numbers enlisted
in its support, he will yield to them. 1t
is also proposed to communicate their
sentiment to President Mckinley. This
step today is expected to bear fruit in
important action in the house on Thurs
day. Tomorrow a poll of the house
will be taken.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
OTHER SPEAKERS.

Other speakers were Representative
Reeves, of Illinois; Pierce, of Missouri;
Hicks and Brumm, of Pennsylvania;
Mann. of Illinois; JOY, OF Missouri;
Kirkpatrick and Arnold, of Pennsylva-
mia, and Lawrence of Massachusetts.
Their speeches were largely on the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
PARTICIPANTs.


The following were among those who
participated in the conferences.
Messrs Hopkins. Mann. Warner.
White, Reeves. Belknap. Marsh and
Lorimer. of Illinois: Tawney, of Mime
sofa; Spaldipg, William Alden Smith.
Samuel w. Smith, Mesick, Sheldon,
COnliss and Hamilton, of Michigan;
Mercer. of Nebraska; White. of North
Carolina; Mudd. of Maryland; SullO-
way. of New Hampshire; Knox and
Lawrence, of Massachusetts; Johnson.
of North Dakota; BrownlOw. of Ten
nessee; ColsOn, of Kentucky; Ellis. of
Oregon; joy and Pierce, of Missouri
and Brumm. Hicks, Kirkpatrick and
Arnold. of Pennsylvania.
Representative LOrrimer stated that
he did not believe the house would
wait more than rs hours more before it
will take some step looking to action
by congress immediate in its character
and that he believed in going to the
extent of independence.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
OUR BATTLESHIP MAINE.

'The battleship Maine. our gallant
ship, went down. and 26S of our gallant
citizen sailors with her At the time
every citizen of the United States IA
miliar with the Spanish character felt
confident it was Spanish treachery. Our
ship was there by right Of custom, ten
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
ALL FOR INTERVENTION.

II have talked with many Repub-
licans." said he, ''in the past "a hours,
and with two exceptions they were all
for intervention or recognition of indie
pendence. There will be no appropria-
ton of $500, 600 for relief supplies for the
Cuban -combatants, as is expected
to be required by the president unless
simultaneously there is a call for inter
vention and independence. 1 believe il
will be found that not only a majority
on the Republican side of the house
favor immediate action on these lines.
but that a majority of the whole house
can be found on the Republican side
with this disposition"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
4 Welcome Visitor.

The Salt Lake Herald goes into the
homes of Utah. 1t is Utah's great
home paper. The merchants trade
comes from the homes.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-03-30
You Get Some News

By reading other papers. You get
all the news if you read The
Herald.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
SIGSBEE WAS WARNED.
A Circular Sent TO Him by Indig-
nant Spaniards.

Washington, Feb. 17.-C Captain c. D.
Sigshee, commanding the second class
battleship Maine, was warned of an in
tending disaster to his vessel two week .
before the catastrophe occurred.
Whether by n singular coincidence il
the disaster to the vessel should finally
turn out to have been the result of an
accident, or because of the pity and mer-
cy OF one in the counsel of those re-
sponsible for the vessels loss should it
have heen due to design, Captain Sigsbee
was informed Sunday, January 30, that
it would be wise for him to "look out for
his ship"
: Mrs. Sigsbee. the wife of the Maine's
commander received letter from her
husband some days ago in which was in
closed IL circular in Spanish anathemat-
izing Americans ana the Am erican navy
On the left edge Of the circular, which
was sprinted on cheap paper, was a
rude form IF Il hand with the index fin.
ger pointing to two words which were
UNDERSIGNED, and which in English mean
'rotton squadron. At the bottom of
the circular were these words in Eng
.ish, written with a pen, the handwriting
being fair:
"Look out for your ship"
This is the English translation Of the
circular:
"Spaniards.-Long live Spain and
honor. What are We doing, that We al
low yourselves to be insulted in this
way! Do you not see what they have
done TO us in withdraw ing orr brave and
beloved Weyler, who at this very time
would have finished with this unwoi thy
rebellious rabble, who are tramping on
our flag and our honor? Autonomy is
imposed on us to set us to one side and
to give posts Of honor and authority to
those who initiated this ebe.lion, these
| ill-born autonomists, uugrateful sons of
our beloved country. And, finally, these
| Yankee hogs w no NEEDLE in our affairs,
humiliating us to the last degree md for
still greater taunt order to rs one of the
ships Of war of their rotten squadlCn af-
ter insulting us in their newspapers anG
driving us from our homes. Spaniards,
the moment of action has arrived
Sleep not. Let us show these vile trail
tors that we have not yet lost shame, and
that we know how to protect with en-
eroy belitting nation worthy aud strong
as our Spain is, and always will he.
Death TO Americans, death to autonomy.
Long live Spain Long Live Neyler.'
Airs Sigsbee said that size had mad
vertently torn the circular and had lost
the riece which contained the warning
written in English.
There is pen stroke,' she said,
pointing to Il dash Of ink at the bottom
Of the circular. ~ have scare he'd for
tn missing portion, but have up to this
time failed to find it.''
Mrs. Sigsbee further said that her hus-
baud had made no mention of the c'rcu-
lar of the warming He had simply
placed it in the letter W hch he had sent
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
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NOTHING KNOWN YET.
Secretary Long Gives a Statement
to the Press.

Washington, Feb. IS Secretary Long
to-day dictated the following
Really no information has been re-
ceived, since Captain Siustee's first dis
patch, adding anything to our knowledge
OF the Maine disaster. All we know is
that the Maine blew up. There is abund-
ant room for speculation of all sorts, but
no conclusion can be arrived ut until an
examination has been made by the divers
and more facts obtained. 1t is simple
fact to say such n thing might hapren
by design. Therefore, my impression
mas been all along that it must have been
accidental
AT the Cabinet meeting to-day the
matter was not discussed, except as any
body of men talk about an event of that
kind. Most of that talk related to the
terrible loss of life and expressions of
sympathy for the sufferers.
"Ion may say absolutely that there has
been no secret Cabinet meeting. Nothing
has taken place in The Cabinet that the
public have not been informed about.
The whole policy of this department has
been TO give the public all the dispat ches
rms department has no more knowledge
on the cause of thu disaster OR even the
circumstances attending it than have
the public. The report to the effect that
Captain Sigsbee had warned the depart
ment that the Maine was in danger from
submarine mines or torpedoes is utterly
without foundation.'
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
SAFETY VALVE OPENED.
MasOn's Surplus Steam Escapes
But Does No Harm.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-In the Seuate
today MI. Mason made bitter speech
against Spain wherein he intimated that
the destruction Of the Maine was the
result of Spanish treat hery. and declared
that the administration was likely TO con-
ceal the fact even if it should re disclosed
by board Of Inquiry.
He spoke in the most insulting manner
OF Spain and Spanish diplomats, saying
he would not desire to he or Il Joint com
mission, as he might not he safe from
the Spanish stiletto unless he wore ar
n,or under his clothing.
He declared the Spaniards have been
nothing but scoundrels for hundred
years.
The speech fell flat. Mr.. Wolcott
scathingly rebuked Mr.. Mason's insinu-
atoms against the navy's desire to cou-
ceal the facts
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
Bngleby & Bro, Co
See Our S35 Wheels.
BRIDGE WORKS ASSIGN.
Operated by the Vulcan Road Machine
Company at Charlestown, W. Va.

Operated by the Vulcan Road Machine
Company at Charlestown, w. Va.
Charlestown, w. Va, Feb. 1S.-The
West Virginia bridge works, which are
opei ated by the Vulcan Road Machine
Company, corporation, to day made an
assignment for the benefit OF all of their
creditors to Frank Beckwith, trustee.
The property conveyed IN the trust covers
ail it's real estate and personal property
ut this place, cons sting of a tract of land
continuing four and half acres, forty
two lots consisting of about five acres
personal property, consisting of tools and
appurtennnces used in their manufacture,
and all accounts due to the company, Sc.
curing all their creditors without PREFER
ence, aggrega,inng about 500, 600. The
personal property and real estate is
thought to he woIth about $4,000, he
aides IA large number of outstanding ac
counts. Among the large st creditors is
J. II. Meredith, president Of the COM
pany, wl:t Sc claim is about $20. 600. The
works weic moved here in 1891 from
Kennel Square, Philadelph and have
been operated since that time. but dur
ing the past three years have ceased
manufacturing road machines and turn.
ed their attention to the manufacture of
briuges. y suit Is now pending in the
supreme court of appeals, instituted by
the taxpayers of Kanawha county re-
straininp the sheriff from paying the
company AN order Of $5, 200 for building
a bridge across a stream near Charleston.
it Is thought that some of the large cred
itors will purchase the plant when offered
for sale, organize a new compa and
operate it, rs they have number Of big
contracts on hand.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
OUR RIGHTS QUESTIONED.
Captain Sigsbee Denied Permission
TO Search For Bodies.

Havana, Feb. IS -Captain Sigshee.
Lieutenant Commander wainwright.
Chief Engineer Howell aud Lieutenant
Holman went this morning to where the
wreck lies in order to find the bodies of
Lieutenant, jenkins and Assistant Eugi-
neer Merritt. They brought several div
ere for the purpose. AS soon as they
approached the wreck they we're stopped
by guard of armed Spanish soldiers
which surrounded the wreck. Sigsbee
told the guard who he was and what his
intentions were, but they amphatically
refused to permit him to advance fur
Their.
"Neither you. Captain, nor any one
else IS permitted to come any nearer"
they said. Then they explained that
they had most stringent orders not to nj
low any diver employed by Americans 10
90 down into the Marine without being
accompanied by Spnnist divers Captain
Sigsbee Immediately reported to Lee,
who Immediately started to the palace.
lie explained TO Admiral Manterola that
AS the Maine is property of the American
Government none but American divers
and merican officers have the right,
without American authority, to 20 into
the wreck or handle anything belonging
to it.
Admiral Manterola said he would give
special orders TO the guards to permit
Sigsbee to do Whatever he desired at the
wreck of his vessel. Nevertheless the
promise was not kept Sigsbee and staff
held lengthy consultation on the Fem.
They discussed the project of beginning
immediate examination b. Their divers
1t was finally decided to await the arrival
of the boarc of Inquiry
A solution of the difficulty was given
out by the Spanish at 3 p. m AS no
step had been taken tc carry out the
promise of tt Spanish admiral, Lee drove
to the palace of B'anco to press the right
claimed by Americans before the highest
Spanish authority in the island Blanco
said the Spanish government is very
much interested to have it's own divers
examine the Nome in order to learn, if
possible, the cause of the disaster. Lee
held to this argument that oniy the
Maine's captain ana divers controlled by
the captain of the vessel may conduct
investigations.
Finally it was agreed to ask tho Gov.
ernment mt Washington if it was willing
that Spanish divers 10 into the Names
hull. With regard to Sigsbees request
it was decided that Amer lean divers may
enter the wreck but the Spanish divers
may examine the waters outside of the
''attleship because they are in Spanish
waters.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
IMp,;LSIvE AMERICANS.

Atlanta, Feb. 1S.-Governor Atkinson
is overwhelmed by offers from those who
want TO enlist in the event the Maine
episode brings on var. Even since the
suspicion of foul play began to be enter
tanned. telegrams began to pour into the
executives Office and that of the adiu.
tant general asking for an opportunity
to serve under the United States flag in
Cuba or anywhere else. The governor is
making the same reply to ali there pa
triotic men: That there will be plenty of
time to fight il matters reach q crisis
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
THE vIzCAYA ARRIVED.
Anchored Off Sandy Hook Yasier-
day Afternoon.

New York, Feb. Is The Spanish ar
inored cruiser Vizcaya anchored outside
the lar at Sandy Hook at 5:5C this after
neon, and will come up the bay to-mor-
row. A pilot, who was first on board
heI, conveyed the news of the Maine dis
aster.
She will come up the bay under the es.
cort of navy and police tugs with the
stats and stripes flying from her fore
mast. Off Fort Hamilton she will fire a
salute of twenty one guns. The fort will
then run up the Spanish flag and SINH
larry salute. Formal visits of naval
officers will.then be exchanged
The police this morning ARRANGED to CO.
operate with the navy SO as to be able to
arrest Any disturbers AS the navy is with
out authority to do this.
Admiral Bunce has designated two
navy yard Tugs as patrol boats and or
dered each to be equipped with ii machine
gun, ammunition, extra coal and plenty
OF provisions. To the tugs were assigned
100 marines. These tugs, with two har.
Dor tugs, and police launches, will form
the patrol
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
NEARLY 100000.
General Appropriations For the
State For Two Years.

Richmond. Feb. 1S.-The senate finance
committee to-day reported the general
appropriation bill. The same vii, an.
pear on the senate calendar tomorrow.
1t carries annual appropriations aggre-
eating $4,000 less than the bill Two
years ago.
The bill Will find rough sailing in both
houses. Itappropriates in the aggregate
Tor the two years, six million dol
lars. 1t contains the usual apprcpria.
lions for the Confederate veteran and
soldiers home. and for the public schools.
educational institutions and asylums
Will be cut hut Il is thought they will be
touched lightly, and here is where the
battle will be fought. There are more
than dozen institutions in the State
that are bountifuily provided for out of
the public treasury and wher the sena-
tors representing the districts in which
these various institutions are located get
together they will compose formidable
resisting force, and backed by the report
OF the finance committee will he able, it
is thought to carry their point
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
PEACE TO THEIR ASHES.
Bodies of the Names Inflated
Victims Inferred.

Havana, Eel. 1S.-The bodies of those
victims of the Maine that had been re
covered were buried here late yesterday
with great pomp. Havana could have
done no greater outward honor had they
been their own heroes. PARADE, repre-
sentino the army, c.vi. governor and
other officials of high rank participated
in a big procession to the cemetery where
the bishop of Havana personally ofli-
cated. The rites at the grave were con-
Quoted by torchlight, with great solemn.
ity The bishop donated ground for the
burial and the municipality betrayed
the expenses
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-19
A BLOODY AFFAIR.
Three Men Badly Injured, One of Them
Perhaps Fatally

Huntington, w. Va, Feb. Sat
East Lynn, twenty eight miles south.
west Of here, Jasper Ferguson and Pat
Napier, Jr., became incensed over young
lhdy's friendship, and in fight that
followed Ferguson was probably fatally
Injured, his antagonist thIusting knife
into his side and inflicting cash several
inches in length After Ferguson had
been stabbed he pulled revolver from
his pocket and shot n apier in the left
shoulder. Charles Ashbury, friend of
both parties. who attempted to separate
them early during 'he fight. received a
horrible cash from Napiers knife across
the muscle of his right arm. All en-
gagged were well-known young men Of
that vicinity