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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
"THERE W!Ah BE NO VAR"
Opinion of Ex-President CIeveland-Ho
 orabIe Way Out ofIt.

Princeton, N. J., March 15.-A repre- at Westland, near Princeton, N. J., the home of ex-President Grover Cleveland, to-day for the purpose of obtaining an interview with him upon the subject of the Maine affair and the existing relations between this country and Spain. MT. Cleveland at first declined to express any opinion upon the mat ter. "I should only be misunderstood, :" he said. q have been resting here qui- .etly since leaving Washington, and I do not wish to say or do anything which may be construed, in any way as comment upon public affairs"
 Finally as the reporter turned to leave, MT. Cleveland in a firm and em- phatic fashion volunteered this state ment: Though I have no wish to be interviewed, you may state for me that, in common with others, l think every patriotic citizen ought to Loyalty sup port the government during a period of trial like the present, no matter what exigeneies may arise. I will also say that I hope that the present difficulties will be settled without bloodshed. It is possible that an honorable way out will be found eventually and that there will be no war" MT. Cleveland said he preferred to reserve all comments upon the possible and probable outcome of the Maine affair until after the official report of the board of inquiry. On be- ing asked if he would say anything upon the financial question and the plans and programme of the gold stan dard or national democrats, MT Cleve- land said he preferred to reserve all comments upon that topic until his ad- dress before the Iroquois club of Chi cago next month.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
MORE ARMORY WAR.
2,5OO Rounds New Ammunition Received
 Horse Guards Q Quandoms.

2, 800 Rounds New Amm unition Received
 Horse Guards Quandoms.
 Captain Allen received at the armory yesterday 2,50O rounds of rife ammuni- ton from the state arsenal in Hart ford to be distributed to the five com panies of the Second regiment here. Old ammunition that had been in the armory for a number of years was re- turned to the state arsenal.
 Lieutenant Hedderson of the Light Guard rendered his resignation to Cap tain Woods last evening. His applica- ton will be sent to headquarters to be acted upon.
 The announcement that the Second Company Governors Horse Guards will request the state authorities to allow them to withdraw from their present scope as a governors aid, and will ask to be enrolled as a regular state cav- airy company is denied by some of the members of the organization as a story nearly if not quite made out of whole cloth. It is said that strong opposition was expressed to any such change when it was discussed at recent meeting of the company by both Lieutenant Farnham and Lieutenant Orr and their remarks opposing the change were heartily cheered. Captain Ludington and Lieutenant Adams are said to fla vor the change, but a majority of the IT eiEbers of the company look upon the cr a, ,ge rather coldly.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
300. 900 POUNDS OF POWDER
Shipped from Brooklyn Navy Yard for
 Admiral Sicard's Squadron.

Shipped from Brooklyn Navy Yard for
 Admiral Sicard's Squadron.
 New York, March 15.-Three hundred thousand pounds of powder were ship ped to-day for Admiral Sicard's suuad- ron. It is the largest shipment ever sent from the Brooklyn navy yard, and it was placed on 8 special train which left Jersey City this morning for Key West. The 6-inch rifle which was taken from the receiving ship Vermont and placed on flat car was shipped to San Francisco for the Cruiser Philadel- phia. It is to go through to the coast as quickly as possible. Constructor Bowles expects to have the dry dock ready within a month, if no leakage is shown by the wings which will be tested this afternoon The dispatch boat Dolphin is nearly finished. A draft of thirty-three men left for Phil adelphia to-day for the cruiser Colum- bia. This leaves only seventy-five men on the receiving ship Vermont, where only nine men were enlisted yesterday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
NAVAL COURT OF INQUIRY
OFFICERS SAIL FROM HAVANA FOR
 KEY WEST.

Their Work in Former Place ia Finished
 May Resume Sessions on the Battleship
 Iowa-only Work Now Left is Careful
 Study of the PIans-C Captain Sigsbee Re-
 mains In Havana.
 Havana, March 15.-The Mangrove with the court of inquiry on board sailed this evening for Key West. Captain Sampson assured the corre- spondent that the decision to sail was not reached until this evening. It was decided that while further testimony might be obtained here this was not sufficiently likely to justify a longer stay. The court can return if the that add to the stock of knowledge now gathered. The plans of the submerged wreck, in the preparation of which Ensign Powelson has had a large share, are very elaborate; and Captain Sampson says the testimony and rec ordS of the divers are very full.
 Captain Sampson hopes the court will be allowed to resume it's sittings on the battleship Iowa now near Key West with the flagship New York. All the officers of the court except Judge Advocate Mark are stationed on the Iowa or New York. The greater part of the investigation that remains will consist, unless the court returns here, ot a careful study of the plans. It is not thought that it will be necessary to again examine the survivors of the Maine, officers or men, now at Key West or scattered throughout the fleet. Captain Sampson said, however, that any such would be summoned if the revision of the testimony showed miss ing links in the chain that they could supply.
 The court has no prophecy to make as to the further duration of it's sit tings or as to when and where the find- ings will be promulgated. Captain Sigsbee will probably remain here with Lieutenant Commander Wainwright to superintend the wrecking on behalf of the government. Captain Chadwick is expected to remain to care for any bodies that may be recovered. The court called upon Consul General Lee this afternoon to bid him farewell and subsequently Captain Sigsbee said adieu to the court.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
General Expectation That Report of Naval
 Court Will be Made This Week.

Washington, March 15.-"The general expectation of the members of the cab inet," said one of them after the meet ing to-day, lis that some report will be received during the present week from the court of inquiry examining into the cause of the Maine explosion. Yet it would not be surprising to us if the report should be delayed for a longer time. We have nothing on which to base this hope that know of, only the feeling seems general that what have said will be the case. There is nothing at hand as yet to indicate what will be the nature of the finding Of the court. To-day our time was occupied in gen. eral discussion of the measures under way for the national defense, notably the acquisition of new vessels of war. We are keeping an eye on two ships under construction for Chili and the Argentine Republic but it is not prob able that we can get them. If we can not obtain the ships it is a source of satisfaction to know that Spain will not be able to purchase them either"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
PREPARATIONS FOR WAR
OF EYE MODERN
 DRYDOOKS AGREED UPON.

To be Located at Portsmouth, N. H., Bos-
 ton, League Island, Aigiers and Mare
 Island-It is Stated That House Naval
 Affairs Committee May Authorize Build
 ing of Eighteen Torpedo Boats.
 Washington, March 15.-The con- struction of five modern drydocks was agreed on to-day by the house commit tee on naval affairs. They are to be To- cated at Portsmouth, N. H., Boston, League Island, near Philadelphia, Algiers, near New Orleans, and Mare Island, California. These docks are to be of wood except those at Algiers and Portsmouth. The material of these will not be determined upon until to- morrow. The indications are that the dock at Portsmouth will be built of stone and that at Algiers of steel. The decision of the committee was the out come of protracted and at times ani- mated discussion. The final vote choos- ing the points named was to 4.
 The opponents of the protest first contended against their construction on general principles, then separately op- posed the sites that were selected. They argued that the docks should be located either where the approaches or depths of water were sufficient to ad- init the ingress or egress of the ships, or steps should be taken to deepen the channel. There is strong disposition in the committee to increase the navy in addition to the three battleships re- gently authorized by the construction of some smaller vessels of war. It was stated tonight that the committee may authorize the building of eighteen tor pedo-boats and torpedo destroyers. A movement for this increase will be made tomorrow and Representative Bull of Rhode Island will submit a mo- tion in the house. The increases in the personnel asked for by Secretary Long will be taken up tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
NAVY WANTS ASSISTANT SURG CONS.
For This Purpose the Raising of Age Limit
 is Recommended,

Washington, March 15-The house committee on naval affairs has incor- porated in the naval bill the admins tration provision raising the age limit of entrance of assistant surgeons into the navy from twenty-one to thirty years inclusive. The existing limit is from twenty-one to twenty-four. The change will effect material increase in that branch of the service sufficient to meet the requirements of the ships about to be put into commission, as well as to add to the personnel of the present ships. It was inserted as en emergency item to meet immediately present needs. Secretary Long to-day sent to Chairman Boutelle a provision to be inserted in the naval bill incor- porating the recommendation that he made yesterday as to assistant engi- neers or skilled machinists, assistant paymasters and assistant surgeons be- ing increased in number.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
Destructive Prairie Fire.

Cimarron, Kansas, March 15.-With the wind blowing forty miles an hour a prairie fire has been raging in sight of this place, sweeping everything be- fore it. Thousands of acres of pasture lands have been burned over and the loss of live stock and buildings will be heavy. So far no loss of human life has been reported, At one time the wind changed suddenly, driving the flames toward the town, and it took hard work on the part of the large forces of men at work with teams and water wagons to prevent the towns destruction.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
SENSATION IN rRAsspAA1.
President Kruger is Charged by Judge
 With Intimidation.


 With Intimidation.
 Pretoria, March 15-A widespread sensation has been caused by the dec- laration of former Chief Justice Kotz, while addressing a deputation on Sunday, that when the case of MT. Brown, the American engineer whose claim against. the Transvaal govern ment is pending in the courts was awaiting judgment subsequently, given in his favor, President Krueger in an interview with him, (JLdge Kotz), threatened him with dismissal unless he obeyed the resolution. At a ses- sion of the Volksraad, President Krueger declared Judge Kotz's state ment false and said the "devil himself never spoke a greater lie" The gov ernment, he declared, would publish his reply. He knew that it had the support of MT. Chamberlain. His dec larations left the impression that the government denies the claims of sov- ereignty. Judge Kotz has published his notes supporting his statement as to the interview with President Krueg- CT. He declares that he regards him. self as still the chief justice of the su- preme court until properly tried. He will first appeal to the people for re- dress and if that fails, he says he is bound to prosecute his rights in other quarters and to appeal to the queens government.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
STATE MILITIA ORGANIZ 4TIONS.
How Far the Government Can Make AL
 lotment of Arms.

How Far the Government Can Make AL
 Iotment of Arms.
 Washington, March 15.-Oficers of state militia organizations have been inquiring of the war department as to allotments of arms, ammunition, etc. There is an annual appropriation az gregating about $400OOO allotted among the militia of the several states, ac- cording to their numerical strength, and the money granted may be expend- ed for any branch of the service desir- ed. That feature which has received some attention lately relates to the ar til1ery field pieces, only a few states having been supplied with this neces- sary adjunct to successful military service. The state militia organiza- tions as a rule have been satisfied with the ordinary Napoleon I. brass cannon, which fires solid ball, but their use has been almost entirely discarded in the regulars. Of late years Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Utah, Yer mont and few other states have been furnished the new field artillery pieces used by the war department in it's ser vice. The officials are prompt to &C., cede to the requests of the militia or ganizations if their allotment of the annual appropriation made by congress is not exhausted, but in the absence of any money on hand to the credit of the state no equipment of any character can be given them. The artillery strength of the state militia organiza- tions in time of peace is four field pieces and in time of war six pieces.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
May MobjllZe Repulars,

Chattanooga, March 15.-It is thought here that within few days 1S,000 reg ular troops will occupy tents on the Chickamauga battlefield, where, a gen. eration ago, 10000 Americans engaged in one of the most sanguinary conflicts in the annals of war. This part is a government reservation and the only one in the department of the Gulf that could accommodate so large a number of troops. It is in the halds of the war department and is controlled by a commissioner officer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
UNITED STATES AND SPAIN
REPORT IN MADRID THAT 4 BET-
 TER FEELING EXISTS.

Aspect of Affairs Said to Have Undergone
 Complete Change-It is Alleged That
 This Fact Led MT. Curzon, British Pur-
 liainentary Secretary, to Refuse to An
 swer Questions of Michael Davitt.
 Madrid, March 15.-It is said in well informed circles that the negotiations in New York as to the commercial treaty are paving the way for an un- derstanding between the Cuban gov ernment and the insurgents on grounds to be submitted for approval to the home government. The aspect of af- fairs has undergone a complete change and there is a strong feeling in favor of peace between the United States and Spain. It is alleged that knowledge of this fact led MT. Curzon, parliamentary secretary for the British foreign office, to decline yesterday to reply to the questions put by Michael Davitt, anti Parnellite as to whether Great Britain had offered to mediate.
 Rome, March 1.-The Tribuna pub fishes an interview on the Cuban situa- tion and the relations between Spain and United States with Senor Cipriano del Mazo, the Spanish ambassador to Italy. Senor Del Mazo says: ''The relations between Spain and the United States continue cordial The Maine explosion was accidental. Most of the runors circulated are stock exchange manouvres. Wall streeet speculators, having embarked their capital in the Cuban revolution, are at loss how to precipitate a war. Spain will keep Cuba by love or force. do not be- lieve that there will be war between Spai1, and the United States because nobody desires 1t. Spain would cer- tainly have the upper hand at the be- ginning, but in the event of prolonged hcstilities she must not indulge too many hopes. The issue Is absolutely unforseeable. The European powers do not appear disposed to be alarmed. The Vatican also ought to recognize this by refusing it's intervention to those solic- iting in favor of Cubans. South Amer ica is favorable to the United States in the event of war"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
The Powder1r Nomination.

Washington, March 15.-The nomina- tion of T. V. Powderly to be commits sioner of immigration, which was ad- versely reported, was considered in ex- ecutive session for an hour and a half to-day. The nomination was not dis posed of and the effort to secUxe con firmation will be resumed tomorrow. Senator Fairbanks spoke in Mir. Pow derlys behalf and Senator Faulkner stated his position. Senators Chand- Ter, Stewart and Butler spoke in oppo- sition,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
SAYS WE ARE AFRAID OF WAR.
The Iinparcial Publishes a Truculent De
 nunciation of Americans.

Madrid, March 15.-The Imparcial says: Yesterday we received two tel
 egrams from New York, which have not been published. They deal with war preparations and concern not only street jingoism, but high officials of the American government who, in view of the position, ought to observe a more discreet attitude The Imparcial fol- lows with truculent denunciation of Americans, who, it says, are trying to frighten Spaniards by invoking the phantom of war, of which they are more afraid than the Spaniards. The United States is a country" says the Imparcial, "of bellicose self-advertise- ment. By moving vessels to and fro she is trying to make believe that her forces are greater than they really are. We sincerely advise these bogy men not to waste their time and money"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
The AmazOnas.
To Hurry Torpedo Boat Work.

Providence, R. l., March 15.-The or ders that have been expected for some time to hurry up the work on govern ment torpedo boats came this after noon from the war department. An extra force was immediately put to work. The torpedo boat now at the shops has been named Morris and is to develop speed of P knots accord ing to the contract. She is very nearly finished. The engines and boilers are on board and nearly fitted. It will take about five weeks to finish her.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
ST. LOUIS WILL SITL.
Board of Auxiliary May Hold Her on Fer
 keturn.

New York, March 15-The board of auxiliary of the navy department, which is meeting here for the purpose of fitting out an auxiliary fleet, has de- cided to allow the St. Louis to sail for Southampton tomorrow. The conver- sion of the St. Louis may take place on her return. Arrangements for the for nation of the flying squadron cannot be perfected before the return of the St. Louis, not only because of that vessels absence, but on account of lack of men for the Minneapolis and Colum- bia. It is stated that the crews of these cruisers are short 4S1 men and it is not expected that this number will be obtained before two weeks.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
Violations of Screen Law.

Raphael Tonnaruma, who keeps sa- loon at 199 Wallace street, and Ed ward Ahearn, who has a saloon at POI Hamilton street, were arrested last night by Policemen Ahearn and Lon nergan for violation of the screen law. Evidence against the former place was obtained by Policement J. Roche, Doo- dy and McAllen, and agaist Ahearn's S place by Policemen Doody and Bright.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
Ueposed From the Ministry.

Washington, March 15.-Rev. Gilbert Williams, formerly pastor of the Christ Episcopal church in this city, was to- day found guilty by an ecclesiastical court of conduct unbecoming clergy man and of immortality. Later after services at St. Marks cathedral he was deposed from the ministry by Bishop Satterlee.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
Serious Floods.

Toronto, Ont, March 15.-News was received from Chatham tonight of the rising of the river Thames, the freshet being the worst for more than thirty years. The water has risen twenty feet and the flood shows no signs of abatement. The electric station and gas works are inundated. Several ho- tels and factories are flooded and all cellars to the depth of six or eight feet. The Erie and Huron railway bridge spanning the river is thought to be doomed. Many families had to vacate their homes. If the rainfall continues it is hard to conjecture what the loss will be. Thousands of dol- lars of damage has already been done.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
GENERAL MILES' ADDRESS,.
If War Comes He Hopes for No Bull Runs
 Rnt an Appomat


 Washington, March 15.-General Nell son A. Miles spoke at the annual ban quet of the second army corps here to- night. He said in part: NO nation has ever had so much to say against war, against the maintenance of a large army or against anything that might lead us to conflict. And no na- tion has had so much to say in favor of peace. No people are so anxious to maintain peace at home and abroad as the American people. We are slow to take up arms, but when the time does come I trust we would not be found slumbering. I hope there will be no war. l, as a soldier, trust that if there is war, there will be no Bull Runs to begin with, but an Appoaattox to end Yith.'
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
PROPOSED COUNTRY CLUB.
Meeting of Proposed Members to be Helt
 Next Week.

Meeting of Proposed Members to be Held
 Next Week.
 Thus far, over one hundred New Ha- veners, leading citizens, have signified their intention of joining the proposed new Country Club" which will be de- voted to the interests of golf, tennis and other similar games. A meeting will in all probability be held the first of next week, at the lawn club, when the matter will be fully discussed and definite action taken. The plans pro- posed by the prime movers will be considered and full explanation of the adaptability of the grounds, the To- cation of buildings and the matter of finances made. All those who have been asked to join received a cir cular which contained many of the more important particulars in connec- tion with the proposed club.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
BEAUrIr0h AUnonAn DISPLAY.
Northern Lights Flash for an Hour-Ob-
 serxatinns Made at Harvard

Northern Lights Flash for an Hour-Ob-
 servations Made at Harvard.
 Boston, March 15.-One of the finest auroral displays seen in this vicinity for many years flashed and glowed in the northern heavens for an hour or more this evening. Great waves of light swept in grand arch from east to west and back again, varied by long streamers, stretching to the zenith, which snapped and almost glittered against the blackness of the sky. A greenish tinge was the predominating color, but many of the intense portions of the display had a crimson hue. The spectacle was over by o'clock, but during the display all the telegraph lines in New England were seriously affected. The aurora was seen through out New England, being especially bril- liant in Maine.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
No Test Call,

Waterbury, Conn.,, March 15.-With reference to the statement that local militiamen are in constant expectation Iof test call," Colonel Rurpee of the Second regiment says no such call will be made by the officers of the Second regiment, as it would occasion too much excitement at the present time.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
New Sound Steamer.

Park City, which will ply between Port Jefferson, l.. l., and Bridgeport, Conn, was launched to-day from the shipyard of Mather & Woods at Port Jefferson, L. I. Captain Charles Took CT will be in command of her. and she will be the property of the Bridge port and Port Jefferson Steamboat company.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
First Game of the Season.

The Yale law school baseball team will play it's first game of the season next Saturday afternoon at Elm City park, when they cross bats with the Hamden Indians" The game will be called at 3 o'clock sharp.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-03-16
S6OO ,OOO Worth of Proiectiies.

Washington, March 15.-Abstracts of bids for furnishing the war department with projectiles to the amount of about $600,000 were completed this afternoon. The awards for these probably will be made tomorrow.