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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
RUM0Rs OF A NAVAL BATTLE.
Persistent Cannonadinx Was Heard
on the Coast of Hayti Last
Sunday.

PORT AU PRINCE, May 17.-(Copyright.
1888. by the Associated Press. A great SEN
sation was caused here by the arrival to-
day Of the military commandant of the
Isle of Tortuga, of the northwest coast Of
Hayti. and due north Of Port de Paix, near
the entrance to the Windward passage.
who brought word to the Haytian war de-
partment Of what Is believed to have been
a naval engagement on Sunday. "a
Tho commandant reached Port de Paix
from the Isle Of Tortuga- in a canoe. He
reported to the war Office that, through
out the whole of Sunday, very persistent
canronading had been heard east of the
island and that. from its duration and in
tensity, there was strong presumption
that very serious hction was in progress
A thick fog at the time made 1t impos-
siblc to distinguish any vessel that might
be engaged.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
sPANIARDs FULL OF WRATH.
Are Highly Displensed by Secretary
Chamberlain's Suggestion Of nm
AnRlo-Amerfcan Alliance.


. MADRID. May 1.-THE burst of wrath
against England throughout Spain in con-
sequence of the speeches of Mr.. Chamber
lain and Lord Salisbury is hard to de-
scribe. Every Spaniard, from the highest
to the lowest, is quite as much exasperated
against everything English now as he is
against the Yankees. England is denounced
as mean. .perfidious. selfish and base.
1t seems not to have occurred to the
Spaniards that the British ministers may
have had some loftier, further sighted and
deeper designs in European and Asiatic
questions than paltry acquisitions of terri
tory for coaling stations in the Philippines.
Canaries and the Bakeries. Those are sup
posed to be the only real objects OF English
statesmen.
The wave of indignation against En-
gland and the United States is such that
the Spanish jingoes of the press and the
people loudly find fault with their queen
and her government for not Immediately
rushing into the arms OF Russia and
France. for not offering to Germany any
bait in the Philippines short OF Manila and
Luzon island that could make the kaiser
the basis of a Continental coalition against
the Anglo-Saxon countries.
The Madrid government naturally can
not indulge In such quixotic projects, and
has to be content with an active exchange
of communication with the courts of Rus
sia, Austria, Germany. France and Italy.
Besides, If Spain could only give those pow
ers assurances that she could keep the pop
ular and military classes down, the Cont
mental powers certainly would interpose as
soon as there should be any serious reverse
at Manila or in the West Indies. and the
fall of the Liberal government should fur
nish an opportunity to form strong mill
tary and Conservative cabinet headed by
Senior Silveia and General Campos. who,
the European powers think. could be trust
ed to make terms of peace.
A decided change has taken place in the
attitude of the Continental governments.
They have come to the conclusion that the
best way to avert any. understanding be-
tween England and the United States Is
to secure prompt ending of the war on
terms which shall preserve Spanish rule
In the Philippines and Porto Rico at least,
even II Cuba becomes Independent under
an American protectorate.
This explains why the powers are SO anx-
ious to hear of decisive naval operations in
the West Indies.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
MUST Be HELD AS SPIES.
Considered as Prisoners
of War.

MADRID, May II, p. NIT Is an
nounced here in a dispatch from Havana,
that, after the arrival Of the Uncas of
that port, the two captured American news
paper men were examined and it is added
that the inquiry revealed the fact that they
could not be considered as prisoners of war,
but must be looked upon as spies, one be-
ing, 1t is claimed, Cuban. employed in
Havana. It is further alleged that upon
the prisoners were found .revoIvers. car
tridges, interesting documents and CAM
era. Advices received here confirm the
report that Mr.. Freeman Halstead, the
American newspaper correspondent arrest
ed at San Juan de Porto Rico, was taken
into custody while in the act of taking
photographs of the Notifications.
A report is current here that the Spanish
fotilla at Havana is about to make another
sortie.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
sPAIN's NEW CABINET.
Probable Makeup semi-0mciaIly An.
n0unced Last Night-Vig0rOus
Action Aimed At.


Action Aimed At.
MADRID, May lit is announced semi
officially this evening that the reconstruct
ed cabinet probably will be made up as
follows:
President of the council-Senor Praxedes
Minister Of foreign affairs-senor Leon y
Minister of war-Lieutenant General
Minister of marine-vice Admiral Butler.
Minister OF the coloniss-Sen9r Gamazo.
Minister Of the interior-senor F. R. Cap
Minister of justice-senor c. Groizard.
Romero Giron.
London, May 1s.-The Madrid correspond
ent of the Standard. telegraphing Tuesday.
says:
"Senor Sagasta spent the whole day in
conferences with several members of the
last cabinet and in fresh negotiations with
the leaders of the right wing OF the Liber-
ais, Senior Gamazo and Senior Mauro. who
insist, as a condition Of their joining the
ministry, on a well defined programme up
on the following points:
1.-THE war; the International question, the
colonial policy in the West Indies and the
Philippines, home affairs and finance, both
for the present urgent and war means. and
for the future reorganization.
'tSenors Gomez and Mauro aim at Wig
orous action in every respect to convince
both the enemies and friends of Spain that
the nation itself and the new cabinet in
tend to show themselves equal to the task
| of facing all present emergencies and Of
arriving at definitive solutions.
''The Spanish papers resolutely discuss
| the expediency of Continental alliances.
| which they affect to consider one of the
| principal objects of the future cabinet.
| The Republican papers urge an alliance
with France and Russia, at the same time
agreeing with the monarchical papers IN
expecting much from the attitude Of En-
peror William. The ministerial papers are
equally keen and bitter for alliances
| against England
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18

ment Of Colorado volunteers, Colonel Irving
Hale. departed for San Francisco this af-
ternoon. They occupy four trains. two
going west over the Rio Grande railroad,
and two over the Colorado Midland. The
soldiers marched from camp through the
city to the depot and were wildly cheered
by the crowds lining the streets.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18

cradle amount OF money and all the per-
sonal effects Of the thirty-six officers Of
the Ninth regiment. Pennsylvania volun-
teers. were destroyed by the burning Of
car at Conewaga, fifteen miles west Of
here. The officers lose everything except
the clothing ON their backs.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
GUNBoATs ON THE PACIFIC.


SAN DIEGO. CAL. May 1z-Captain
Leutze, commanding the United States ship
Alert, now in this harbor. reports that
there are two Spanish gunboats Of about
15O tons at Guayaquil, Ecuador. and that
they have been there much longer than
neutrality laws allow. This 10 the first
news received Of any Spanish ships being
ON the west coast Of America. The news
was given to Captain Leutse by the cap
tain Of q Panama steamer which called at
Gtayaquil. "a
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
Catholic Knishts ana Ladies.

ST. LOUIS. May 17.-The fourth biennial
convention of the Catholic Knights and
Ladies Of America met here to-day with
LIS delegates present. After some prelim-
mary business. recess was taken to en-
able the delegates to take an excursion
about the city. At Exposition hall to.
night Archbishop kafn welcomed the dele.
gates. and there were other addresses de.
liyered.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
Richard aHrdins Davi. Declines.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE name of
Richard Harding Davis, which was sent
to the senate May II in the list Of those
nominated for captain and assistant adju-
tant general, was withdrawn to-day by
the president for the reason that Mr..
Davis declined the appointment. In q let
ter to the president. Mr.. Davis explained
that his contracts with certain newspa-
pers for service during the war preciud-
ed him from accepting any governmental
position
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
To Select the Manila Medals.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Secretary Long
has appointed Secretary Allen president
of a board which is to be charged with
the selection OF designs for the medals to
be awarded to Admiral Dewey and the
members Of his ships crews in recognition
Of their achievements at Manila. Two
other members Of the board are yet to
be appointed.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
TWO LABOR BILLS PASSED.
House Votes to Apply the Eight H01R
Limit to All Govefnaent
Enul0yea

Employee.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE house held
a brief session to-day. Two important bills
affecting labor were passed. one limiting
the labor Of persons employed upon gov
ernment works and in government service
to eight hours daily. and the other provid-
ing for the equipment Of non-partisan labor
commission to consider legislative problems
affecting labor.
Mr.. Corliss. of Michigan. called up the
house bill to repeal the law providing that
transmission Of the electoral vote Of the
states to Washington shall be by lmessen-
ger. The bill proposes transmission by mail
and express. and was urged by Mr.. Cor.
liss in the interest Of economy. The pres
ent method costs $4,000 every four years.
The bill was defeated after q prolonged
conversational discussion In which many
members participated.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18

C0ming 10 Eeafh HOW - 1aBhts
LONDON, May 18.-General Enver Pasha
and Captain Hall Bey. according to dis
patch from Constantinople to the Standard.
have started for the United States on the
order of the sultan to accompany the
American forces during the war with
Spain as military and naval attaches re-
spectiyely.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
R00sEvELT's TROOPERS.
They May BE Delayed to Recruit the
Indian Territory Con-
tingent.

SAN ANTONIO. TEX. May 17.-About
ITO troops from the Indian Territory Joined
the Roosevelt rough riders to-day. The
men were ready to start to the camp a
week ago. but were delayed by washouts
along the railroads. The regiment Is not
quite full as the Indian Territory quota
was expected to be 200 men instead of 40.
The men needed will be recruited here. and
this will delay the movement of the regi-
ment until the latter part of this week.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
Mi..ouri Appointment..

JEFFERSON CITY. MO-. May 17.-(spe-
cial.) Governor Stephens to-day appointed
s. T. Marshall. presiding judge of the coun.
ty court OF Mississippi county, vice E. L. w.
Danforth, resigned. He also commissioned
NJ. Breck. captain OF Company 1. and Nor
rill Tomlin. first lieutenant Company I,
both of Second Missouri volunteers.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
rred Grants Reginent.

NEW YORK. May 1.-THE Fourteenth
regiment of New York volunteers, Colonel
Fred Grant commanding. left Camp Black
for Chickamauga this afternoon. Z
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
America Has Net Protested.

THE HAGUE. May 17-Up to this after
noon no protests have been received from
Washington regarding the coaling and pro-
visioning of the Spanish warships at Cura-
Gao, Dutch West Indies.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
To Protect British ReslAents.

HONG KONG. May 1.-THE British sec.
ond class cruiser Pique has been ordered
to the island Of Iloilo. Of the Philippine
group. for the protection Of the merchants
whose lives and property are threatened
by the insurgents.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
Big Rubber Compa.y Dividend.

NEW BRUNSWICK. N. J.. May l7.-At
Rubber Company. held in this city to-day,
dividend OF per cent on preferred stock
and per cent on common stock was de-
clared.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
A C0L0RED MAJOR.
Lieutenant Charles Young. OF the
Ninth Cavalry, to Command
q Battalion

WASHINGTON, May 17.-First Leuten-
ant Charles Young, Of the Ninth cavalry,
has been relieved from duty at Wilberforce
University, Ohio. in order that he may ac-
cept the position of major of the Ninth
battalion Of the colored Ohio volunteer in
fantry. Lieutenant Young is the only COL
ored officer in the line Of the army. This
is said to be the first instance in which
a colored officer has been given the COM
mand Of battalion of troops in the army.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
say Letters Have Been DESTROYED.

MADRID. May 1.-THE newspapers here
asserts that letters for Spain, even letters
containing checks and other valuables,
have been stopped at New York and de-
stroyed. The papers demand that the gov
ernment make reprisals upon Americans
resident In Spain, especially in the case
OF the correspondents of American news
papers.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
will remain over on the siding until morn

VIII remain over on the siding until morn
ing.
The First West Virginia infantry arrived
at $50 The regiment has twelve COM
spanies OF t1.0n officers and men. and is in
command OF Colonel B. d. Spillman. The
regiment left for the park at 10 o'clock and
will bivouac on the Snodgrass hill tonight.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18
Omcers' Car Burned.

HARRISBURG, PA, May 1.-THE cots,
baggage, officers commissions, consid-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-05-18

DIR. E r. Christie. of Alva, o. T., has.
county board OF pension examiners
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Coloradoans on for Manila,
DENVER, COL. May I7.-The First resi-
The times., 1898-08-03
BICYCLES RACES TONIGHT.
Program OF Events. List of Prizes
and the Entrants

The entries to the twelfth race meet of
the season, given by the Park Bicycle
Club, closed last evening. There is a
goodIy number of men entered in all of
the five events on the program, and fine
racing ought 10 result The first event
on the program, the one mile novice, ANA
teur, will start at $50 o'clock sharp, the
other events following in quick order A
good crowd is expected to be present,
partly because it will be ladies' night
and all ladies will be admitted free upon
showing the complimentary card, and
partly because popular prices will prevail.
Cards admitting ladies' to the grand stand
can be secured free of charge from the
Eclipse bicycle branch, corner of Four
teenth and II Streets, or from the Wash
ington Circle Cycle Company, at 2125
Pennsylvania Avenue.
In the Australian pursuit race for anna
teurs there will be eight starters instead
of six, as was the case in the professional
race of the same style. Eight of the
leading amateur riders of the city have
been invited to enter the race, and all
have accepted. They will be started at
points equally distant from one another,
ana the Wl0HtT Ol the event Will De iHS
last man TO remain on the track. In the
recent professional race of the kind,
which proved so popular, the winner of
the race was compelled to ride about
eight and one-half miles before he over
took the last man. Walthour won this
race while little Pat Throop secured
second honors, he giving the winner a
stern chase of nearly three miles before
being overhauled. The time for this race
was 20:14. In the amateur pursuit race
this evening it is expected that the race
will last about ten miles, though this is
more or less of conjecture. The event
might not last five miles, and then
again it might continue for twelve or fif-
teen miles, depending altogether on the
staying qualities of the contestants. The
prizes for the race are sufficient to urge
the riders to-, do their utmost, and with
eight starters the contest ought to prove
much more exciting and interesting than
with only six men.
The events. prizes and entrants are as
follows:
First event-one mile. novice: prize,
The times., 1898-08-03
Mound City winners,

st. Louis. Aug. 2.-Frequent showers
made the track sticky today. Attendance
fair and bookmakers were kept busy.
Summaries:
First race-Six furlongs. Mound City,
6 to 5. won Gala Lily. second; Plea
raona, third Time, 1:19 IL.
Second race-Six furlongs. Aquinas, II
TO 5, won; Zamar, second; Harrie Floyd,
third. Time. 1:19 81.
Third race-One mile. Lord Neville, 6
to l, won; Moch, second; Empress Jose
phine, third. Time, LOO
Fourth race-TwO miles. Marquise.
even, won; Jack Bradley, second; Mrs
Bradshaw, third Time, 3:46 "a.
Fifth race-Five and half furlongs.
Goodhope, IS TO 5, won; Evelyn Byrd.
second; Dandy H. third. Time, ZIP 81.
Sixth race-One mile and seventy yards.
Can GaIop, to 2. won; Maddalo, second
Harry Shannon, third Time. 1:53 Ii
The times., 1898-08-03

gold medal, value so. Entrants-H. Mo-
ran, Z. D. Tucker, F. b. Miller, George
2. Phillips, Ernest Dice, c. L. Heffner
and w. c. Neumeyaf
Second event-One-half mile, profess
sional, handicap; prizes: first, SIS; sec
ond, SIS; third, $40; fourth, IS. Entrants
e. l.. Wilson, w. F. Sims, William
Throop, Billie Sims. c. E. Cause, Lee
Counselman, II. r. Steenson. George f.
Smith, r. L. French, Harry z. Greer, c..
J. Mueller, Bob Walthour and Fred. A.
L. Schade.
Third event-Inyitation pursuit race,
unlimited distance, amateur; prizes: first,
$40 diamond; second. $40 diamond. En-
trants-W. II. Harrington, ]. e. Hanger,
L. F. Kinslow, Louis r. Smith, Howard
A. Rhine, Ray r. Coggswell. j. E.
Hanger, jr., and John Hill.
Fourth event-One mile, open, profess
sional; prizes: first, SIS; second, SIS; third,
$3.50. Entrants-W. F. Sims. c. ]. Muel-
Ter, Fred. Schade, H. r. Steenson, Robert
Walthour, r. L. French, George E Smith,
Lee Counselman, Charles E. Cause. w.
f. Throop, Z. l.. Wilson and Billie Sims,
Fifth eyent-One mile, exhibition.
against time, paced by multiplets. En-
trants--W. Fred. Sims, E. L. Wilson and
Fred. Schade.
The times., 1898-08-03
THE HAMBURG STAKES.
PIaudit Shows Poor Form ana
George Kecne Wins Easily.

Saratoga. Aug 2.-On paper the pro-
gram of the Saratoga Association today
,,ron,ised to furnish some rafting races,
but scratching ruined the sport, as seven
teen out of the thirty-seven entries were
withdrawn.
The stake feature today was the Ham
burg for three-year-olds. Plaudit, run
ming for the first time in the colors of his
new owner. was the favorite at to D.
He did not appear to be fit when he came
n the post and after running quarter
allowed George Keene to pass him ana
the latter won easily. Bangles chances
were killed on the first turn, Rs Barrett
tried to pass Plaudit on the rail and
was shut out, the horse falling to his
knees Summaries:
First race-Five furloEgs. Water Girl,
8 to l, won; Full Dress, second; Iccola'
third Time, 1:o5 IA
Second race-One mile. Havoc, to 3,
won; White Frost, second; DR.. Cauett,
third. Time, 1:4S ga.
Third race-Six furlongs Loiter, to 5.
won: Hand Press, second. Time, 1:1O S-a
Only two starters.
Fourth race-Hamburg Stakes, one
mile. George Keene, to ], won; Plaudit,
second; Bangle. third Time, 1:47,
Fifth race-Six and a half furlongs.
Saratoga, to l, won; Damocles, second;
Araloma, third. Time, :25 1-2.
The times., 1898-08-03
RELIEF MAY COME.
Threatening Weather and Showers
Are Predicted for Today

Are Predicted for Today.
The Weather Bureau in it's forecast for
today, based upon conditions late last
night, makes no provision whatever for
the temperature and leaves the public in
doubt upon that most important subject.
The forecast is for fair weather this
morning, with threatening weather and
showers in the afternoon; south to south
west winds are predicted.
The weather conditions of the entire
country are very unsettled A general
storm of slight intensity has passed from
western Kansas to the central Mississippi
Valley. Thunder showers, causing a fall
in temperature, have occurred in the
Mississippi Valley. They have also been
reported from the middle Atlantic coast
and in Florida, and some relief may be
expected from similar causes in this vi
cinity today. Temperatures of 80 degrees
or above are reported from the interior
of the middle Atlantic States and in the
middle and east Gulf States
The pressure is relatively high in the
upper lake region and off the South At
lantic coast, and these conditions may
give them all showers from the middle
and upper Mississippi Valley eastward
to the Atlantic coast.
The weather report also shows that
general storm of considerable intensity
has developed to the north of Manitoba,
causing a rise in temperature in Montana
and Assiniboia.
The times., 1898-08-03
RESULTS AT HARLEM.
A Drfzzlfng Rain Fails to Mar the
Days Snort

Chicago. Aug. 2.-There was a slow.
drizzling rain at Harlem that made II
unpleasant for spectators. but did not
mar the racing. which was spirited and
good. Only two favorites won. Summa-
ries:
First race-Six furlongs. Sauterne. to
1. won; Millie NJ, second; Bryan, third
Time TIA Ia
Second race-One mile Libertine, 8
to 5. won: The Tory, second; Cutter,
third. Time, 1:41.
Third race-Six furlongs. Barbirica, 3
to l. won; Diggs. second; Borden, third.
Time. liza L.
Fourth race-Five furlongs. The Ken
tuckian, to 5. won; Guess Me, second;
Excursion. third. Time, 1:02 1-2.
Fifth race-Six furlongs. Traverser.
TO T. won; st. Alfonses D., second; Ferrol,
third. Time, liza.
Sixth race-One mile and one hundred
yards Morte Fonse. 4 TO /, won; Braw
Lad. second; Cherry Leaf, third. Time,
I.47 1-2.
Seventh race-Six furlongs. Tartarian,
5 TO !, won: Madrilene, second; Our Ger
tie, third Time, lis.
The times., 1898-08-03
.cORBETT MEANS BUSINESS
Replies to Fitzsimmons's Let
ter and Posts Money.
HE DOUBTS BOB'S SINCERITY
Believes That an Attempt to Get on
Another Match With the Australia
an Will Prove Futile-GeOrge Con-
sidine Deposits $4,000 to Cover
Fitx's Money-Erne and Lavigne
Matched,

New York. Aug Flames J. Corbett
has issued the following in response TO
Fitzsimmonss epistle of yesterday:
Sin reply to Robert Fitzsimmons's let
Ter, l have authorized George f. Consi-
dine TO post So, 300 to cover the sum which
FitZsimmons claims to have posted. l
presume that this will be regarded by the
public as about the best answer that could
be given to him, for i confess ] do not
quite understand his change of front.
he alludes to five aspirants for the heavy
weight championship, and is good enough
to include me in the list with one or two
others whom he has not hitherto ap-
peared to regard as being at all worthy
of contest with him. / presume that
ii is useless to make the attempt TO get
on another match with FitZsimmons, but
my money is there for that purpose. He
has declared that If ] got reputation
he would give me another chance.
IF ! defeat Mccoy at Buffalo, I shall
expect Fitzsmmons TO show a disposition
TO make match. If he is unwilling to
do so the $500 goes for Jeffries, and if
/ defeat JeffrieS, ! do not see how F'itZ-
simmons can decline to meet me.
1T is rather late in the day to bring up
the Carson City affair All / want is 10
receive an opportunity TO reverse the de-
cision obtained by Fitsimmons on that
occasion. l have not the greatest faith in
his sincerity at the present time, and his
talk about five men getting together and
mixing things up to see which is the best
is foolish. 1t is all right TO speak OF JEFF
fries and Mccoy as championship possibil-
tiles, but there's no use going down the
line digging up dead ones. If he defeats
me again he can make fortune and new
er don the gloves again Yours, very re-
spectfully. JAMES J. CORBETT"
The following letter was also made pub
lie:
I'm compliance with Mr.. Corbett's re-
quest, ! have this day deposited 81 500 to
cover the FitZsimmons money, and hope
this will prove our sincerity.
s.GEnpGE o. 1ONCIDINE