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The record-union., 1898-04-09
Feeling Strongly in Favor Of Recog-
milton Of the Republic.
But the Members Are Not DESTROYS Of
Breaking With the Administration
Liability for Bonds Another
Serious Phase.

WASHINGTON, April S.-The Steer
ing Committee appointed by the con-
ference of the House Republicans last
Wednesday to canvass the situation
to see how many Republicans would
stand by them if the occasion arose
for immediate action, and in general
way decide on a course of procedure,
held another meeting this afternoon.
From the reports presented it was
claimed that more than 100 Repub-
licans will act with them.
The main question before the commit
tee was as to whether they should
stand for independence and interven-
ton, or for intervention and independ-
ence. The feeling in the committee
has been strongly. in favor of the rec
ognition of the Cuban Republic, but
they do not desire to break with the
Administration as a last resort.
Meantime some of them are much
exercised over the legal phases of the
effect of Intervention without indie
pendence A fear was expressed among
the members that intervention by the
United States might bind the United
States for the $400, 100000 of Spanish
Cuban bonds issued against the reve-
nues of the island.
Tawney of Minnesota stated before
the committee that some writer's on in
ternational law maintained that in case
of the requirement of territory by con-
quest all the local obligations of that
particular territory are assumed, and
it was argued that if the United States
intervene, with the ultimate intention
of turning over the island to the Gu
bans, the United States would prac-
tically have acquired the island by
conquest, and then conferred it as a
gift upon the Cubans. In this view
of the case, the United States might
be held liable for the bonds.
The sentiment of the committee is
against the United States assuming
liability. Others, like Hopkins of Illi-
nois, do not think TaWney's conten-
ton tenable. He argues that the bonds
were issued by Spain. and the revenues
of Cuba pledged as security. If Spain
loses Cuba as a result of war, the Sc
curity of the bondholder is simply
gone, Spain's liability remaining. But
the committee lacked light on the sub
ject. The international authorities will
be looked up by members of the COM
mittee tonight, and attempts will be
made to ascertain exactly in what way
| the bonds are a lien on the Cuban
| revenues.
Tomorrow the committee will meet
| again, and Senator Davis of Mime
sofa, who is considered one of the au-
thorities on international law in this
country, will be asked to appear befoI e
them.
The record-union., 1898-04-09

Considerable depends upon this, as his
retirement with his entire staff would
mean the complete termination Of all
official communication between the
United States and the island.
The determination to have the United
States Consul at Porto Rico leave
indicates that the Government is not
alone turning its attention to Cuba, but
to Spain's other colonies of the West
Indies There is no insurrection i'll
Porto Rico known here, nor has the
future of that island figured promin
entity of late, but its future naturally
to a large extent would follow that of
Cuba. The probability that the Span
ish torpedo fleet will rendezvous at
Porto Rico may have contributed 20
withdraw the United States Consul
from there.
Inquiry at the foreign embassies and
legations to-day made it plain that the
action of the great Powers yesterday in
presenting a joint note to President
Mckinley urging peace constituted all
that these Powers Will do. There is
no present purpose to take further ac
ton. or to follow up this guarded ana
diplomatic utterance with any sugges-
ton of mediation or intervention. This
was the view taken by the Admins
tration yesterday, and to-day this was
fully borne out by the attitude of the
foreign representatives who are in
close touch with their foreign offices
1t is important at the present juncture,
in that it practically eliminates the
influence of the Powers at Washing
ton beyond a sentimental expression
toward peace. There is no doubt, how
ever that these foreign influences will
be strongly urged at Madrid toward Sc
curing further concession, though the
foreign representatives begin to doubt
seriously whether Spain is in a posi-
ton to concede any more.
One of the best informed diplomats
tersely summed up the situation to-day
thus: Spain has placed her back
against the wall, determined to Yield
no more Even the heroic efforts of
the Queen Regent for peace, by grant
ing extreme concessions, seems to be
overruled, and the radical element is in
control"
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CAP. SIMPSONS SQUADRON.
Officers and Men Alike Anxious FOR
EosfiIities to Begin.

KEY WEST. April Son board the
u. S. S. Detroit. )-This ship steamed
out for patrol duty tonight with deck
rails swung down. netting spread to
catch splinters and everything bare for
action.
The precautions in watching the in
coming vessels We're redoubled. Men
stood at magazine posts ready in a
moment to pass shell to be used on
friend or foe alike that failed salts
factorily to disclose their identity.
The Puritan passed the Detroit as she
proceeded to her station at the Ha-
yana entrance to the harbor. The US
ual courtesies were exchanged. There
was not a naval officer but breathed
easier when the monitor joined her
smaller sisters, the Terror and the Am
phitrite. A Lieutenant on board the
larger ship. as he looked through his
glass at these formidable craft, said
to the correspondent of the Associated
The record-union., 1898-04-09
ROPES FOR PEACE WANING.
Issue Between United States and
Spain Well Nigh Irreconciiable.

WASHINGTON, April s. The
Spanish American situation is regard
ed to-day as even more grave than at
any time heretofore The hopeful
views of peace heretofore entertained
have given way to the conviction that
the issue between the United States
and Spain has become we'll nigh irrec-
oncilabie. The preparation for all
eventualities is proceeding steadily. One
significant evidence in this direction
developed to-day. when it was learned
that the United States Consul at Porto
Rico was about 10 leave his post.
1t is expected that General Lee will
take the boat from Havana to-mor-
row noon. Whether he will leave the
Vice-Consul or his subordinate tenn
porarily in charge is not made known.
The record-union., 1898-04-09

4 member of the Cabinet was asked in
this connection if it were contemplated
that General Woodford should leave his
post at the same time that General Lee
left Havana He said that would be a
very violent and wrong presumption to
make, and that he understood the ques-
ton of leaving Spain had been vested in
the discretion of the Minister.
President Mckinley, after his general
discussion of the situation with Judge
Day, was closeted with Senator Spooner
of Wisconsin, and at 3 o'clock went off
on an afternoons drive with VicePresi-
dent Hobart. The latter came over for
him in his brougham.
The record-union., 1898-04-09

In the Peoples Palace in London there
is an Italian castle and battleship
carved from a lump of common rock
salt.
The record-union., 1898-04-09

Continued on Seventh Page.)
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
ENTERTAINED HER F8IgyD F.,

lSEAFORD'S SOCIAL SIDE-NEW
SIDEWALKS BEING DAID-NEwS
OF THE CHURCHES.
Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Seaford, Nov. 14.-M.ss Eva Cook
charmingly entertained a number of
her associates on Friday evening.
Various amusements we're INDUCED in,
after which a collation. was served.
Those present were Misses Mary Neal,
Kittie Pennington, Letha O'Bier, Mary
Meesick, Bessie and Hattie Greena-
baum, Mary Smith, Maggie Huston,
Emma Smith, Wilbur Hurley, Dali
Coulbourn, Gordon Smith, Arthur
Hitch, william James, Robert Huey,
William Warrington, Joseph Shipley,
Harry Phillips.
Many property owners are having
their sidewalks paved.
l. NJ. Chapman is having his property
on Pine street improved.
The Epworth League of st. Johns
NJ. e. Church will hold a social in the
church parlor tomorrow. An interest
ing program has been prepared.
Silas Wainwright, Joseph Vain
wright and Miss Florence Wainwright
are quite i'll at their home, in Reliance.
Gethsemane NJ. p. Church, Of Reh-
ance, celebrated the SEVENTEEN ami
versary Of the organization Of the
Methodist Protestant Church yesterday
morning, an interesting program be-
ing rendered. The addresses of Pro
feesor e. ]. Nelson and Levin H. Le-
Gates were well prepared and highly
pleased the large congregation. Rev
A. d. Dick, the pastor in charge, began
the protraIcted exercises in the even
| ing
Miss Lucy and Walter Parker, OF
laurel spent Friday with Mrs. B. R
Riggin.
John E. Huston, of Camden, n. j..
spent part Of last week with relatiyee
here.
Miss Glennie Pussy is visiting in
Salisbury, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Cooper Hill, of Will
mington, formerly Of DeadwOod, S. d.
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs S. P. Wiley
Charles Larimore, of Washington
College, Chestertown, Md, is spending
a few days with his parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. George Larimore, of Blades.
John Allen, of Woodland, was il
town Saturday.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
NEWARK STREETS IMPROVED
A DELIGHTFUL BIRTHDAY PARTY.
SPECIAL SONG SERVICE AT THE
METHODIST CHURCH.


Special Correspondence Evening Journal.
Newark, Nov 14.-Under the efficient
management of Street Supervisor
Perry, that part of Main street midway
of the town has been greatly improved.
The raising the street and sidewalk
required the raising of the sewer
bridge, which relieves the town Of a
very bad Place in wet weather.
Mrs. George A. Harter is visiting
friends IN Baltimore.
Miss McCarter, OF Townsend, is visit
ing her friend, Miss Anan Choate
Miss Louisa Stayton is reported
quite sick.
Mrs E. w. Manning and Mrs. Eliza
Harrison spent few days last week
in Philadelphia.
On Friday evening Miss Carrie
Wright entertained several young PEG.
PIE at her home, in honor Of the 10th
birthday Of her niece, Miss
Bessie Wright. Among those
present were: Miss Bessie Wright, Mis-:
Elsie Wright, Miss Meta MacSorley
Miss Helen Carr, Miss Eta Wilson
Miss Eta Stewart, J. Roe MacSorley
Louis Fader, Homer Lilly, George Me
dill Helfenstine Mason and PillinE
| Wright
Mrs. w. ]. DuHadway, who has beer
visiting in Newark for the past week
returned to her home, in Milton, OF
Friday.
Rev. F. c. MacSorley intends maxim!
a specially OF singing in the evening
service at the Methodist Church. He il
using "The Chorus of Praise" holdin
a cong service before the sermon, AM
closing with a revival service. On
person came to the altar Sunday, No
vember 6, and protested conversion
Yesterday he preached in the mCrnin
on Amounted for Service and a
night on Lessons From tho Election.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

SOCIAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
John D. Hawkins, chairman of the
Democratic County Executive Com
mittee of Kent county, was in town
Saturday on legal business.
Mr.. and Mrs Howell S. England and
children spent yesterday with relatives
in Coatesville.
John c. James, Of West Chester, Pa.
is visiting relatives and friends in this
city.
State Senator Daniel F. Stewart, OF
this city, and James Green, of Rock
land, returned from a successful gun
ming trip in New Jersey on Saturday
night.
MI and Mrs. E. Chase, of West
Chester, were guests at the Clayton
House yesterday.
]. Edwin Strong and Miss Anna M
Handle viii be married in Epworth NJ
e. Church on Wednesday evening, No
vember %, at 1880 o'clock.
Captain d. J. Anthony, Of Richmond
Va, is in town in connection with the
building OF the Morgan Line steamship
by the Harlan and HollingswOrti
Company.
Mrs. william J. Fisher, Of this city
and her guest, Miss Alice Roeschlaub
Of Denver, Col, who returned home
from New York on Saturday, are a
Atlantic City for a few days.
Miss Carrie Hance spent yesterday
with friends in Middletown.
Mrs. Laura o. Watson, Of Cape Ma!
Court House, n. J., is the guest of he
sister, Mrs. George Whitfield, at Silve
Hill farm, near Christiana, Del.
Mics Cora B. Dunn, Of Dover, is Wis
iing in the city.
Cards are out announcing the mar
nage of Miss Maggie Dennis Coul
bourn, of Milford, to William E. Haz
gard, Of Lincoln, on Thursday, Novem
Der 2.
Mrs william Vansant is the guest o
friends at Middletown.
Arthur C. Davies is at Martinsburl
West Va.
Cards have been issued for the wed
ding Of ]. Edwin Strong and Mis-
Anna NJ. Handle, daughter of Mn
Caroline HANDLE, to take place in EI
worth NJ e. Church on Wednesda
evening, November %.
DUPONT Walker, of Dover, was
town yesterday.
John p. Hudson, one of the Addicb
leaders Of Duck Creek hundred, was
town to-day.
George NJ. Fisher, one Of AddiclN
lieutenants in North Murderkill hun
bred. was in Wilmington to-day.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
ENGLAND TO RETIRE.

On Wednesday morning the annua
meeting OF the Delaware Peace Society
will be held ait the Friends School. Il
is likely that the annual election viii
result in the retirement of HOwell 5
England from the presidency, and til,
substitution Of either George A
Rhoads or Ashton n. Tatnall. Aliel
.B. Clement will probably be continue
as secretary. Both MIR. England ant
Rev. w. w. Campbell will retire from
the executive committee.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14

We acknowledge the receipt OF a cir
cular, containing the governors
Thanksgiving proclamation, bearing
the following superscription: 'Will not
be paid for. II printed mast be as news.
]. H. Hughes. Secretary Of State" Has
the State OF Delaware under Demo-
cratic administration become so tmpov-
crushed that 1T must ask charity az the
hands OF the newspapers? II the afore-
said proclamation of the governor Is
worth publishing at all it Is worth pay
ing for. What on earth is the COVER
MGR giving thanks for, anyway? Is it
for the states impecunlousness and
parsimony, not economy, surely, or is
it for the Dsmocratic slump in Dela-
ware ON November s? The Democratic
legislator and politician is a curious
creature. He will gag at the payment
OF the legitimate bill of the newspaper
whose support he has had Through ths
thick of the fight, but will not hesitate
to pass bin Of $500 or 81, 900 pf soma
briefess barrister who CHANGED to draw
a bin or give an opinion. It is tim
the newspapers got together and ig
nored all requests for free advertising
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
THE WEATHER

New York Herald's Forecast.-In the
Middle States and New England to-day
partly cloudy weather viii prevail,
with slight temperature changes, and
fresh southerly to westerly winds,
probably preceded on the coast by rain,
and followed by clearing. On Tuesday
in both Of these sections, fair weather
and elowly falling temperature will
prevail, with fresh variable winds
mostly westerly.
On Wednesday, probably fair and
slightly colder weather.
Forecast for Monday-Eastern Penn
leylvnaia New Jersey, Delaware ant
Maryland, rain, followed by clearins
Monday; fair and cooler Tuesday
fresh to brisk southwest to west winds
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
A STRICKEN FAMILY.

little George, the 2-ysar-old SOIL OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Baxter, residing
at No. SOP West Eleventh street, died
this morning about 10 O'clock from
diphtheria. This lis the second child
Mr.. Baxter has lost in three days, as
his daughter, Helen, died Friday night
of the same disease and was buried
Saturday. Interment Of the last vic
tim will be made to-day at O'Clock in
Riyerview Cemetery
Evening journal., 1898-11-14

1t has BEEN settled beyond doubt
that the Maria Teresa is stranded ON
Cat Island, and the government mas
given orders to haul her off and bring
her 10 the North. Since she went ashore
the wreckers have looted her Of almost
everything which WIS portable, but
the government has given orders that
they be driven away and that no inter
ference I'M the matter of removal be
tolerated. We sincerely trust that this
second attempt to land her in a Federal
drydock will be successful.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
REVIVAL AT WESLEY.

Yesterday was a great day at Wesley
NJ. Z. Church. Rev. II. G. Scudday
preached three times. The afternoon
service in the Sunday school was OF
much interest, the lesson being dis
peused with and revival services held
The congregations were large all day
and last night, Notwithstanding THE
rain. The meetings will continue this
week at and $50 p. m.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
WORD RECEIVED FROM WALLACE

WORD RECEIVED FROM WALLACE
A letter has been received by Yard
master Campbell. of the p, w. & B.
railroad, from J. Herbert Wallace, the
.P., w. & b. brakeman. who disappear
ed from home on election might. The
letter stated that he was visiting hie
sister in Chicago. Chief Dolan has
telegrapheT TO the chief OF police Of
Chicago to see if it is true.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
PREACHERS MEETING TODAY

PREACHERS MEETING TO-DAY.
Rev. e. S. Mace read a carefully-pre-
pared papsr On Power cf Thought
at the Methodist preachers meeune
this morning. It was decided that the
name Of Rev. r. Irving Watkin be sug-
gested TO DR.. T. B. Nea.y, president on
the Brotherhood Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church, to organize a society OF
the brotherhood in this conference. II
is expected that Dr. Upham, preeident
Of Drew Theological Seminary, will
be present at the nesting next Monday
and make an address. A paper on
Recognition OF Friends in Heaven
will be read by Rev. ]. o. Sypherd.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14

Delaware Democrats now have the
consolation Of knowing positive
ly that they viii control the
next State Senate by a majority
OF one vote. The Republicans
and Addlcksites endeavored to estab-
lish their claim to two seats in Sussex
county, but were unsuccessful. Both
Farlow and Mlau.l have been declared
elected and given their certificates, and
the controversy is settled. This gives
the public positive assurance that there
will be no harmful PARTISAN legislation
INDUCED in by the fusionists. In fact,
they win have little 10 do beyond le-
Ultimate work. Addicks stands between
them and the election of a United
States senator, and the Senate and the
governor stand between them and The
enactment OF laws designed for party
RATHER than public benefit.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
GOVERNOR PHILLIPS AN EAST.
ERIN SHOREAf.AN.

Salisbury, Nd, Nov. 14-Kirk G.
Phillips, governor-elect Of South Da-
kota, is am Eastern Shoreman, being q
native of Somerset (now Wicomico
county, Md. Mr.. Phillips went West
when a boy and became a successful
and prosperous business man. He has
been engaged i'm the drug business in
.DeadwOod, and has held the Office Of
state treasurer. He owns property in
Wicomico county. and last Summer Wis
tied Aardsla Springs, where he has
three sisters living
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
To BE WEppEp To-NIGHr.

Harry Hynson, OF this city, and Miss
Carrie Taylor, Of SparrOw's Point, Md,
will be married in Baltimore this even
ing. The ceremony, which will be witt
messed by only intimate friends will
take place at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. James Rogers, No. 431 East
street, Baltimore, at 730
O'clock. Miss Cora Taylor, a sister OF
the bride, will act as maid of honor,
and James Fisher, OF Baltimore, will
he the best man.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
ARGUMElNTS HnElARn

Arguments were heard by Judge
Bradford in United States Court th.f
morning in the lawsuit OF Victor G..
Bloede VS.. the Joseph Bancroft and
Sons Company to compel the defend
ants to produce books, papers, ETC., tor
inspection by the plaintiff before tins
time set for trial. L. G. Vandrgrifi
and c. M. Curtis represent the PLAN.
tiffs, and w. S. Hilles. H. H. Ward and
Benjamin Nields the defendants.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14

Cape Colony has taken practical
method OF demonstrating TO the world
her loyalty to the British crown. Whils
England has a large standing army, II
is in her navy that she places her re-
lance. Some days ago a bill was in
troduced in the Cape Colony ParHar
ment making a permanent annual APP
propriation Of $4,000 to be applied &c
the support and maintenance OF the
imperial navy It's Introduction waf
greeted with applause.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14

The funeral OF Mrs. Jane w. Jordan,
a native of this city, who died on FRI
day last in Philadelphia, aged so years,
took place this afternoon at ESQ
O'Clock in the Wilmington and Brandy
wine Cemetery. The body arrived on
the 2.09 train ard was taken direct
from the station to the cemetery.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
..TrNnE WqLL TELL.'

This morning am Evening Journal
reporter called on Representative-elect
Robert Burns. OF the Second district
and asked him what his attitude would
he on the senatorial matter. Thine viii
tell" he said. q expect to go to Dover
and exercise my own Judgment. Fur
Their than that he declined to express
himself.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
TWO RECOVERIEs.

Secretary Wigglesworth, OF the
Board CT Health, received notice Of Two
recoveries of diphtheria cases THIS
morning. The houses will be thorough
~ fum.gated by the health officers this
afternoon. There are but ten cases oil
diphthcria in the city at present.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14

Governor Bradley, OF Kentucky, must
have been running to catch a train
when he wrote his Thanksgiving proc
lamation. This ia all there is OF it,:
Thursday. the twenty-tOurth day OF
November next, is hereby set apart "a
a day OF thanksgiving and prayer" lie
might have left out next" hereby. u
land prayer" without altering uhe
sense OF the proclamation.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
nEATH or MRS. FAHY.

Mrs. Alice c. Fahy, wife of Michael
]. Fahy. of the firm IT Fahy & Co.,
of No. GOA Market street, this city, died
suddenly at the home of her husband,
No. $40 North Twentieth street, on
Saturday night. The funeral will take
place on "wednesday morning.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
pHysrCAHH.Y INCOMPETENT.

1t is reported THAT out of the 1910
members OF the First Delaware Regi-
ment who have been examined by the
surgeons OF the regiment 619 of them
have been found to Zoe suffering with
some form Of sickness.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
A Goon PROnrCTION.

Charles b. Hanford and his excellent
company delighted the audience at the
Crera House on Saturday night with
their production OF Damon and
Pythias." Mr. Hartford, as Damon, was
strong and convincing, while Frank
Hennig, as Pythias, came up to the re-
Quirement of that difficult role. The
supporting company was good.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
pROpERTY SOLD BY THE SHERIFF.

Sheriff Finn Saturday afternoon
cod the following properties: James
"a. Walker. to Thomas Davis, Tor
s632: John J. OHara TO James Adams,
for 500: Alfred G. Curtis to George
Elliot, fer $1,000; Alexander Boyd to
w S. Hilles, FOR $500.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14

Democrats need pin no faith in The
statements made that the Regular RE
publicans, backed by President Nc
Kinley, are endeavoring to secure the
reelection OF Senator George Gray. All
such storiCs are mere CUFF. In a fight
to the death between Higginsites and
Addiclsites S.nator Gray can play M
part. The man from C.aymont has de
clared that it must be Addicks or no
body. Once before he made that dec
laration, and there was vacancy fo'
two yeans. Wait and see!
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
ARE YOU GOING 70 HAVANA?

1t will be a lovely trip for you this
Winter and it can be made cheaply and
comfortably. John NJ. Beall, District
Passenger Agent, Southern Railway
No. S2S Chestnut street. Philadelphia,
Pa, will furnish you all information Il
you will write to him.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
rHn srEAMER sEABOARD.

The steamer SeabOard this morning
was run under the shears at the Har-
Ian and Holiingsworth Company
and she will have a new smoke-stack
put in. She has been thoroughly over
hauled and painted by the LEGAL COM
pany.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
A LECTURE 10 STUDENTS.

City Engineer George H. Boughman'
in a short address, this morning in
structed the pupils Of the Friends
School, Fourth and Wast streets, IN
their duty OF keeping the streets OF
the city clean.
Evening journal., 1898-11-14
WI1A BE PAID TOMORROW

The first and second baualiOns OF the
First Delaware Volunteers will receive
their pay at the ATmOry, Twelfth and
Orange streets, tomorrow. After the
men have undergone a thorough physi-
cal examination Ghey wiz be mustered
out CT service.