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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
CALL FOR CONNECTICUT TROOPS.
Governor Cooke Received 1t Shortly After
Nine O'Clock Last Night.

Governor Cooke Received 1t Shortly After
Nine O'Clock Last Night.
Winsted, Conn, April Ex-Governor
Cooke received shortly before o'clock
tonight the official call from the war
department for Connecticut's quota of
volunteers, which is the same as was
told in the afternoon dispatches of the
Associated Press, viz, one regiment of
infantry, one light battery and two
heavy batteries. The call had not
reached Hartford before the governor
had left the capitol, and as soon as the
governors clerk received it he tele-
phoned it to the governor at his home
here.
In reply to an inquiry Governor
Cooke stated to a representative of the
Associated P ress that he had not de-
terminedxyet when he would issue his
call and might defer it a day or two, as
there might possibly be some modifica-
ton in the order. Neither had he de-
cided what regiment he would call out
or where he will concentrate the troops.
On being informed of the statement of
Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts to
the effect that the Massachusetts, mill
tia must be used to guard the Massa-
chusetts coast line, and that the volun-
teers to the presidents call must be
volunteers in fact, Governor Cooke ex-
pressed a like sentiment, but stated
that if only one regiment was asked
for that the state would be amply pro-
tected by the remaining three.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
VEST POINT SENIORS.
Sixty-two of Them Will be Graduated
Tomorrow.

West Point, N. Y, April 25.-The six
ty-two members Of the first class will
be graduated tomorrow. There will
be no ceremony whatever. The aca-
demic board will assemble in the chapel
and there the diplomas will be delivered
by Colonel Ernst. The graduates will
probably leave tomorrow for Chicka-
mauga or Washington. Company E,
Battalion of Engineers, is under orders.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
A NOVEL SUGGESTION.
United States and Great Britain Should
Exchange Islands.

Bangkok, Siam, April 25.-The United
States minister here, Mr.. John Barrett,
in an interview to-day, said: ''It is of
the greatest Importance that the
United States should take the Phillip
pine Islands. Their value is not real
lied at home. They are richer and
larger than Cuba, and, in the hands of
a strong power, would be the key to
the far east and to the Asiatic Pacific.
The United States could either hold
them for commercial or strategic Tea-
sons, or negotiate with Great Britain
to exchange them for the latter's West
Indian colonies, or else surrender them
to other powers for reciprocal advan-
tages."
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
Germany's Attitude.

Berlin, April 25.-It is announced
mi-officially that Germany following
the course adopted in the hina-Japan
and the TurkoGre war, will not
issue declaration of neutrality, the
idea being to preserve her freedom of
action and ''to be in position to inter-
yene if she considers Unnecessary"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
Great Fire in Glasgow

Glasgow, April 25.-A tremendous fire
broke out in the Clyde Side district
of this city tonight. Several large
buildings are involved, including the
magnificent Catholic cathedral of st.
Andrews The damage already
amount to s15O,000 and the fire is still
burning.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
AGAINST PRIT4TBERING,
A Joint Resolution Introduced by Repre-
sentative Gillett,

Washington, April 25.-Representa-
tive Gillett of Massachusetts has intro
duced a joint resolution making the
following declaration: That during
the present war with Spain no privateer
shall be commissioned by the United
States; that merchant ships and their
cargoes shall be exempt from capture
as prizes unless they carry contraband
of war or try to violate blockade
that merchant ships already captured
shall be released.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
ou.rte,,naster Johansen Dies.

Key West, Fla, April 25.-Quarter-
master Johansen of the prize crew of
the gunboat Helena, who accidentally
shot himself yesterday by his revolver
dropping from it's holster, died this
morning. The accident occurred on
board the Miguel Jover, the Spanish
steamer captured by the gunboat.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
Rumors of Captures.

Madrid, April 25-10 a. m.-The news
papers of this city and the provinces
are filled with rumors of captures made
by the war vessels of Spain or the
United States and with reports of the
movements of the American warships,
combined with patriotic utterances
from all quarters of the kingdom.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
CANADA no BE NEUTRAL.

The Cabinet Approves a Proclamation to
This Effect.
Ottawa, Ontario, April 25.--A procla-
nation declaring Canada to be neutral
in the case of the present war between
the United States and Spain was ap-
proved of by the cabinet this afternoon
and an extra edition Of the Canadian
Official Gazette will follow at once with
the proclamation, signed by his excel
lency the governor general.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
Judge Day in Canton,

Canton, O., April 25.-Judge William
r. Day, accompanied by his son,
Luther, reached Canton via the Penn
sylvania road at 1925 a. M to-day.
AS he stepped from the train he was
informed of the resignation of Secre-
tary Sherman. When asked if he
would accept the vacancy, he replied
simply: 81 will take the matter un-
der consideration"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
TAMMANY,s SUPPORT.
1t is Assured to the Administration by
Resolution.

New York, April 25.--The executive
committee of Tammany Hall to-day
adopted resolution stating that while
the organization deplores the necessity
for the war with Spain, it recognizes
the justice of the governments acts,
and that the president and congress
are entitled to the support of every
citizen. The organization assures the
president of it's loyal support, maternal,
financial and moral
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
HAZE NOT OPENED FIRE.
Further Denial of the Sensational Report
of a lombard eIlt.

London, April 2e.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says: "De-
spite the reports from America the
forts at Havana have not opened fire
yet upon the American fleet which has
never yet been in range. 1t is pointed
out by officers that the non-delivery Of
the ultimatum leaves the United States
under no pledge in respect Of The res.
ervations with regard to Cuba
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
FLYING SQUADRON VESSELS
THE CRULSER MINNEAPOLIS DR.
RIVES OFF CAPE COD.
Impression That Danger From Spanish
Cruisers Is Scented-The Paris is Ex-
pected Il Few Hundred Miles on High
Columbia Is at Newport-Dynamit
Cruiser Vesuvius Sails South.

Boston, April 27-The arrival of the
commerce detroyer Minneapolis off
Cape Cod at dusk tonight created
great excitement in this city, and all
sorts of rumors were soon current on
the streets as to the motives which
prompted the navy department to Or
der her in this direction. With the CO.
lumbia at Newport and the Minneapolis
in Massachusetts bay, it seemed to
many that the national government
either scented danger from Spanish
cruisers and has sent these swift ships
to protect the New England fleet or
what appeared more reasonable, had
stationed the two cruisers at a con-
venient point to protect the Paris on
her way from the Grand Banks to New
York.
The Paris will pass within a few
hundred miles of Highland light prob
ably on Friday on her way to the Nan
tucket shoal lightship, which she turns
to make her final run of 300 miles to
port. 1t would be but the matter of a
few hours at the most for the Colum-
bia and Minneapolis to dash out from
Massachusetts bay, pick up the unpro-
tected liner and keep off any Spanish
cruiser that might be lying in wait for
her off the Nantucket shoals. The
new cruiser Topeka is also expected off
the shoals about Friday or Saturday,
hut oh oh hn a n a n
herself without assistance.
Newport, r. l., April 25.-The ayna-
mite cruiser Vesuvius sailed from this
port this afternoon bound south, but
her actual destination is unknown, ex-
eept to the naval authorities. Tt is
supposed that she will turn up at Key
West and later join the .teet off Ha-
vana She was to have gone at day
| break, but was detained owing to the
non arrival of the balance Of her
| equipment. 1t is learned tonight that
| the Vesuvius took an exceedingly
large supply of proiectiles. 1t vas ex-
pected that the torpedo GOATS Iiwyn
and Talbot would sail with her, but
they are still at the torpedo station, as
is the Morris, which has not yet gone
into commission.
The cruiser Columbia, which came in
to- day for repairs, is expected to sail
at daybreak and it is said that she Will
patrol the New England coast until the
auxiliary fleet is ready to go on duty.
The work of laying a cable for SUBJ
marine mines was begun to-day, hut
no mines have as yet been placed in
| position. Only three more rifled NOR
| tars remain to be hauled to the mortar
pits and it is believed that in three or
| four days this battery will be in SER
| viceable condition. 1t will be several
| weeks, however, before the mounts for
| the disappearings guns on the same
| reservation will be ready for use.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
United States Purchases Coal.

ST. Thomas, West Indies, April 25.-
United States Consul Van Horn yes
terday purchased one thousand tons of
coal for the use of the United States
Warships.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26

Washington, April 25.-The Post to-
morrow will say: 1.-The Spanish fleet,
which modified at Cape Verde Islands,
was to-day notified by Portugal to
leave st. Vincent"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26
100000 For a Church.

Conord, N. H, April 25.-Mrs. Mary
Baker Eddy has announced a gift of
100000 for the erection of granite
edifice for the First Church of Christ
Scientists in this city.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1898-04-26

One to be Issued in a Day or Two-Talk of
Establishing Supply Depot in the
Philippines-American Fleet in Eastern
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-21

There seems to be no foundation for
the report that Japan intended to pro-
test against American seizure of the
Philippines. In fact, none of the
threatening Powers has filed a protest
against any of our operations; but the
reports that they intended TO do 50
may have been put forward as feel
ers. If so, the Powers have doubtless
noticed that Uncle Sam. to use a nom
ular phrase, doesn't scare worth a
cent"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-21

Penobscot bay has a dead whale on
White elephant. After being killed off
Northport it lay on the beach several
days and then drifted off with the tide
The next morning it was discovered
near Pattcrson's Point, East Belfast,
having drfted across the bay. Tues
day night the huge fish again went
adrift and crosses the harbOr and at
last accounts was beachcd just below
Cottrcll's ship yard. 1t is extremely
dangerous to shipping to have this
whale drifting about the bay, and also
dangerous to health to have it lie on
the shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-21

Almost every day we hear of the ar
rest Of a man acting suspiciously and
supposed to be Spanish spy-and
then we hear mo more about him
Ihese arrests are taking place all over
the country, and indicate the presence
OF large force of secret agents oper-
atlng in the service of Spain: but the
fact that they are never reported as
being tired and found guilty throws
doubt on that theory. 1t seems to in
dictate that the people We're unduly ex-
cited, and their stories of diabolical
plots would not stand investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-05-21

Memorial day is now only about a
week distant. This year Memorial day
should be observed with unusual GER
emory. The war in which we are now
engaged serves to remind us of the
dangers encountered in that awful con-
tlict which filled so many graves. The
fate of the few men who have already
been killed makes it a more sacre i
duty than ever to decorate with me-
mortal flowers the graves of our de-
parted soldiers
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Segasta has succeeded in forming 4
Cabinet at Madrid. The body contains
four new members, though three If
them have served in the Spanish Minis
and are. therefore, not without Minis
terial experience. The Cabinet changes
lar clamor for a more vigorous prose-
cution of the war against the United
States. Whether the change in the
Ministry will infuse fresh yigor in the
Spanish army and navy operations re-
mains 10 be seen. The assembling of
a new Cabinet is, at any rate. a sop to
the Cerberus of Spanish discomfort.
ard may allay popular unrest for a
time. The old Cabinet was associated
with the defeat at Manila: it's resigna-
ton was inevitable after the extent of
the disaster dawned upon the Spanish
mind. All the ministers placed their
designations in the hands of the Queen
Regent, but it seems that the Ministry
just formed will include five of the nine
members of the former Cabinet. Adj
miral Bermejo. Minister of Marine,
Senior Moret, Minister for the Colonies.
and Senior Gullon, Minister of Foreign
Affairs. We're specially marked for at
tack, and were obliged to retire.
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1t is a good war measure to isolate
General Blanco by cutting his cables,
and thus prevent his receiving news of
movements for his relief and, what is,
perhaps, more important, his sending
news to Spain. He is able to gain a
tolerably full and accurate knowledge
of the movements of the Amer
lean vessels in Cuban waters,
and to turn the knowledge to
advantage by means of the cables. He
evidently knew of SIMPSONS depart
ure from the blockading fleet, ana
there is good reason to suppose thai
Ccrvera's mysterious movements were
based on information and suggestions
sent by Blanco over his cables The
necessity for cutting these means of
communication is, and has been from
the first so plain, that the only wonder
is that it was not one of the very first
things done after the declaration of
war. 1t would have been no more of
an International offence then than it is
now, and it's prompt execution might
have prevented much mischief.
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Neither Ignorant Nor Craven.

louisville Courier JournaL)
1t will be long. perhaps before the busy
Spanish typcwriters and the foreign war
writer's learn that their repeated reports
of this power and that power interfering
10 dictate the United States action in
conducting or closing this war have no
terrors for this community. The people
Of this country are neither ignoramuses
nor towards. They are not ignorant
enough to believe that any nation in Eu-
rope. even ii it were to its interest. will
dare interfere with the United States in
this war and they are not craven enough
to WAIVER one hairs breadth in their
.rnllres if IT should
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one of the very latest inventions and
one which bids fair to become an cX-
ceedingly practical and useful article
in these times of war comes from the
fertile brain of a bright and energetic
young man living on the small but
pretty summer resort, the island of
North Haven. The article in question
is known as n patent detachable spade
and is to be affixed to the bayonets of
the soldiers rifle from which position it
can be used in throwing up temporary
earthWorks with comparative ease and
rapidity. The spade is made of light
material and when not in use can be
detached from the bayonct and hung
at the belt of the soldier, thus not in
numbering the man to any great eX-
tent. 1t is somewhat smaller than an
ordinary spade or shovel but it's effec-
tivcness in constructing hasty de-
fences while in the field would certain
Nv be a valuable aid to the army. The
Young man has already sent plans Of
his invention to Washington and the
authorities considering it a practical
idea have asked for a working model
of the spade which will be furnished at
once. 1t is a simple arrangement but I'M
doubtedly will prove a valuable addi-
ton to the soldiers equipment should
the government put it in use.
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The Fourth Week Of the War.

/ timed n month. The fourth week mas
NOT been filed with great events,
though public interest and excitement
has continued at fever heat. The at
titudc of the naval department in keep
inv back all information as to the
movements or plans of the fleets, mas
the effect of keeping the public in the
dark. but the course is amply Justified
Inv the exigences of the time. We
only feel sure of one thing, namely
that the Spanish fleet is somewhere in
the Caribbean sea or the Gulf of Mex
leo. and that our fleets are trying to
get it in corner and force it to fight.
1t has been a game of hide and seek.
All kinds of reports as to the where
abouts of the fleets and the probabili-
ties and possibilities of a battle, have
been in the air but as far as we really
know, the week ends about where it
began. Just what Span's fleet is aim
ing at is uncertain. 1t is certain.
HoN ever, lildt It's polltS ID viz VI NCi'S
and to avoid all risks of Il battle.
Sooner or later, perhaps at once, per-
haps not for weeks, it must get caught
and suffer the inevitable defeat. In
the meantime if it can break up the
blockade, or relieve Havana, or harrass
our coast it will be counted a great
triumph by Spain. It's only chance to
accomplish any of these things and
avoid destruction at once is in the
swiftness of its cruisers.
The arrival of the Spanish fleet in
Western waters caused a temporary
cessation of the plans for pushing
an invading army into Cuba. 1t now
seems probable, however, that the or
iginal plans will now be speedily car
ried out, fleet or no fleet and a large
army landed on Cuban soil to operate
against Havana with no unnecessary
delay. The blockade is still maintain
ed, and it is reported that the heavy
monitors of our fleet. the Puritan, Ter
ror, Amphritrite and the Mantonomah,
are lying off Havana to keep out the
Spanish fleet if it seeks that harbor.
There have been no battles or bonn
bardments along the shore, this week.
like those of Matanzas, Cardenas. and
Cienfuegos a little earlier. This week
!, do l,,, AZ ha N,
assured fact.
The expedition to the Philippines
with troops TO help Dewey clinch his
victory, is still delayed, though the
cruiser Charleston has gone With sup
plies and ammunition to reinforce him
over 900 Of the volunteers are now
mustered into government service.
over 4 fourth Of these are already en-
camped at Chicamauga. and others
are in Florida. the rest still in their
home states. In Congress the wal
revenue bill is still hung up in the
Senate by free silver orators. For
eign intervention is still Il myth. W.
have stronger assurances of England $
friendship, and France assures us with
much emphasis. that she is friendly as
ever. Here in Maine our quota is all
mustered in. and is waiting its equip
ments to go South in a few days. All
our harbors and rivers are now well pro-
tected and the bugaboo Of a Spanish
attack is fading away. The war is d
month Old. Much has been done ana
much is being done. More will be done
in the coming month. Don't fret Or
undivided. loyal support.
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Signs OF Coming Strife in Europe.

lAtIdnta tDnstltutl0n.I
The bread riots in Italy are fun of sig
nficance. ana We shall be surprised if
they 40 not lead, indirectly. TO compica--
tiuns that will involve the whole of
Europe 1t is one of the aXioms Of mon
archy that when discomfort and dissatis-
faction begin To prevail al home it is time
10 divert attention by war abroad. The
complexion Of affairs in continental Eu-
rope is beginning to take on the hue and
color which. according to the familiar
teaching of history. precede strife and
CoiumotiOn.
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The Populist convention in Reno
County, Kansas, recently renominatcd
Jerry Simpson for congress and adopt
ed resolutions which pointed with
pride" to his brilliant course" and
congratulated him on the fact that his
gallant fight in behalf of the strug-
Cling Cubans is soon to be crowned
with success 1t will be seen from
this that Jerry Simpson is the fellow
who really is responsible for the Span
sh war. 1t is Wen that the RESPONSE
bilty has been fixed
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Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, speaking of the
brave death of Ensign BaSley. display
ed the sang froid of the soldier when
he said: I'VE must not take our loss
es too much to heart. War means
bloodshed upon both sides, and we are
bound to lose many brave lads before
we drag the yellow ensign of Spain
from the ramparts of Moro"