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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
Cousin John AIeIt.

From the New York Commercial Advertisar)
While vaguely wondering whether the
mobilization Of the French feet may not indicate
some purpose relating 10 affair with Spain,
Great Britain IS quietly ranging her channel
squadron OF the French coast She has i much
more definite notion than we what the mobiliza-
ton mas mean.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

The Spanish representative at Vienna
suggests that the Southern States be en-
couraged 10 revolt and fight for Spain If
this Spanish gentleman will come over
here and advocate that policy in Alabama
or Virginia, say. he will get some useful
Information and may possibly live to use
it,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
4 HnIt in Order.

(Fr5m the Hartford Courant)
A. a time when women and children are starry
ing within 100 miles OF our coast, it seems to
us that the 81 100000 University building at
Washington, the $4,000 Lafayette monument
al Paris and all similar projects can wait.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
InfinEcd Checks.

From the St. Paul Dispatch.)
The majority OF South Clrolinans blush at
this outrage" remarks an excited exchange, re-
feIling 10 the Lake City lynching. Not So
Of a complexion that does not admit OF a per
ceptible blush.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
OF one Accord.

(From the Louisville POst)
Ella Wheeler Wilcox wants to fight Spain,
and has, far know, met with no OPP
position from Mister Ella Wheeler Wilcox in this
highly laudablc and patriotic wish
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
DisrntinE Necessary i.


From The Louisville POst)
Where the priyates are to come from in the
event Of war is causing some anxiety in Washing
ton, As the vast army OF generals and admirals
that has developed leaves very few between the
ages OF eighteen and forty-fyc fit TO fight in the
rnnks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
Some Think Otherwise.


G'rom the Atchison Globc)
An Atchison man refuses TO go to a specially
show at the thcater Tor the reason that the
STYLES Of lingerie in the drygoods windows are
just is pretty and late, and it costs him nothing
10 Them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

Congressman Grosvenor has probably
concluded by this time that the next time
he advocates peace before a company OF
old soldiers he viii not use the Socratic
method.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
Unprac3ised Preaching.

prom the St. Paul Dispatch.
Tie ministers are unanimous in their con
demnation Of the practice Of marrying for money,
yet that is what they do themselves
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

From the st. Paul Dispatclr)
: Niles, Mich, man died the other day, leaving
half his estate 10y VIII TO his wife and the other
half TO q circus fIe probably meant that the
Wild ass 81 the desert some other blood reIa-
ave should get something.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

From the Atchison Globc)
II YOU know that the bride has made her own
wedding outfit, give the groom a particularly
glad hand Of congratulations he has struck
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

Q'rom the New York Mail and EApress.)
This is not only a billion-dollar country, but il
is behaving like one. 1t is rich alike in dollars
and sense, and it is too big either to offer an
udignity take one.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
Sharpshooter Kruger.
(From the scranton TRUTH

(From the Scranton TRUTH
President Paul Kruger. of the South African
Republic, serves notice on the European land
grahbcrs that he will be mans vassal. Presi-
dent Kruger is an excellent msrksman.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
An UnhoIy War.

From the St. Paul Dispatch.)
A crusade against the wearing OF hats in church
has been started in indianapolis. And Easter is
only three weeks away.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

BY the appointment yesterday of Leslie
Coombs 20 be pension agent for the State
of Kentucky the President has deliber
ateiy invited another struggle between
the Executive and the legislative bench
of the Government unless Senator Deboe
changes his present mood 1t has been
long an unwri,ten law that pension
agents shall be selected from the ranks
of the old soldiers, and even Grover
Cleveland recognized the binding effect
of this custom. In every other appoint
ment to Ibis same office in other States
Mr. Mckinley has recognized it. Senator
DebOe. without standing out for any par
ticuiar candidate. has however, insisted
tha- an old soldier should be given the
place.
The nominee of yesterday is, however.
the personal friend of the President and
of Sam Roberts. the State chairman. The
State chairman demanded the office for
CoOmbs and Sena- or Deboe protested
against it. There were several confer
ences between tn three men named and
the President and ~ the last ten days ago.
the President. realizing the fact that he
was in danger of angering the old sol
diers, sought a way of escape. He plainly
minated to MIR. COOmbs that he would
Deboe followed up this hint by Offering to
endorse him for the postofiice at LeXing-
ton, one of the best in the State But
Mr.. Coombs declined to offer himself as
a sacrifice. Subsequently Mr.. Deboe told
the President that the appointment Of
Coombs would be a big political mistake
/ that it would injure the party in Ken
lucky and aliena-e thousands of old SOL
der votes. Convinced that the President
intended to appoint him anyhow, the sena-
tor plainly told him that if he did so he
would hold it to be his duty to oppose his
confirmation by every means wi hin his
power. The senator says he will make
it a personal matter and is confident that
he can thwart the decision Of the Presi-
dent. The Pension Committee of the Sen
ate is made up of friends of the old SOL
dierS. but the one chance for COOmbs to
/ secure u favorable report is found in the
( fact that Hanna is a member of that COM
! mi tee.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

Readers OF The Times who may at any time
be unable to procure copies of it at any news
stand railroad station railroad trains, will
confer favor upon the management by sending
10 this Office information OF the fact.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

1t is well understood in Madrid that
Blanco has already rendered his resigna-
ton. and it may be taken for granted
that in case war is declared WeyIer will
be the central military figure. He will
be depended upon by Spain to direct all
the resistance TO any armed Intervention
on the part of the United States in the
Antilles.
If Weyler goes back under such circum-
stances it can hardly he expected that he
will show a greater degree of humanity
than previous to his removal last Au-
tumn. Indeed, his severity and harsh
ness are likely to be worse than ever.
Weyler is in frequent consultation with
eX-Minister Dupuy de Lone and Com
mander Sobral, in connection, it is under
stood, with military action on his part
against the United States, and there is
every reason to believe that in the event
of war he will be at once dispatched to
Havana.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

In case of war instructions will be given
the recruiting officer TO exempt Mr.. Cod
kin from active service.
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Also the Other.
(From the

From the indianapolis Ncws.)
In order to be free from trouble hereafter,
Spain. il appears viii have 10 get of this half
OF the earth.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

Man is a nghting animal Neither Mr.
Bliss nor Mr.. Gage is a fighting animal
The conclusion is obvious.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

Communications intended for publication in
The Times should be tersely and plainly written.
and must in al cases be accompanied b. the
name and address OF the writer. Rejected COM
municstiUns VIII not be preserved, and only man
uscripts Of obvious importance will be returned
10 their authors
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

Major Warner, the new district attor-
ney for the Kansas City district of Mis-
souri,, who has been here some time has
returned home, and will assume the du-
ties Of his new office. 1t is claimed by
some of his opponents that Major Warner
in accepting this office has been guilty of
tread ery, but this is denied. He had in
dorsed another man for the place. and
did not want 1t himself. The President.
however, knows Major Warner person.
ally. served with him in Congress, and
urged him TO take the position. The ma
jor, it is said, only agreed to accept it
after the President had told him he could
not appoint the man whom he had recon-
mended. Under such circumstances Ma
jor Warner accepted, and now some of
his old-time friends are accusing him of
throwing them down.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

Friends of Mr.. Johnson, of Indiana, are
saying with his consent, that he will not
be a candidate for reelection next Fall.
He was first elected TO the Fifty-second
Congress, and has been a member of
each successive one, being elected in 1896
by a decreased majority Of about 1000.
1t is said that Mr.. Johnson has seen the
handwriting on the wall and that he is
convinced that Indiana will not be a
fruitful place for Republican candidates
for Congress. Mr.. Johnsons chief bid
for distinction during the present year
was his defense Of civil service reform.
and his speech against the annexation of
Hawaii.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

Mr.. McEwan, of New Jersey. who re-
Gently bested Gen. GrosvenOr in a de-
bate on the floor of the House. was
yesterday admitted to practice in the
Supreme Court. The motion was made
by Joseph Choate, the noted New York
lawyer.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25
ECHOES FROM ABROAD.

Were war not a hand it is certain that
for the first time within memory OF liv-
ing Spaniards a cabinet in power would
be defeated at the polls. But II war
breaks out, as all expect that it will be
fore the general elections begin. then 1t
is probable that even in spite of the I'M
popularity of the government and its uni
Versal condemnation, it may ne support
ed at the polls. not by reason of any APP
prevail of its policy in the past, but mere
~ from a patriotic desire to present a
united front to the foe and to 'lo moth
ing that could possible hamper the ac-
ton of the administration in defending
the honor and dignity OF the nation.
II way has already broken out when
the date for the ELECTION Is reached, ;hen
even Republicans and Carlists, rs well as
the most rabd Conservatives. may be eA-
pectcd to support the government, ana
that Is one of the reasons why, in spite
of the assurances of friends about Spain
waiting for the United States to strike
the first blow rSagasta will, on the con-
trary. try to hurry on matters and force
an immediate outbreak Of war in one way
or another in order to avoid the defeat Of
his cabinet at the polls
It is scarcely necessary to say that Gen.
Wcyler is becoming rapidly one of the
most important personages in the king
DOM and he is now reaping the benefit
of his shrewdness in avoiding on his re-
turn from Cuba the invitations to iden-
tify himself with this or that political
party. All of the latter, nay, even the
very Liberals, who are now in power, are
beginning to look upon him as a most
misjudged and il1-used man. who should
never have been recalled, and who alone
knew how to deal with the Cuban re-
hellion in an efticacious manner and thor
oughly Spanish fashion, and il is pointed
out that although he was recalled in
Difference to American susceptibilities.
yet that his weak and incompetent sue
cessor, Capt Gen. Blanco, has apparently
got on even still less well with the United
/ States Indeed there is a very general
demand made for the recall of Blanco
and for the reappontment of Weyler as
governor general of Cuba. with increased
powers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

Mr.. Handy. of Delaware, and Mr..
Cooper, of Texas took lunch together
yesterday in the House restaurant. Dur
ing the conversation that took place the
annexation of Hawaii came UP. Mr..
Handy said that his opposition to the
annexation was well known and that ne
was equally opposed to anneXing Cuba.
There is one thing. however" said MIR.
Handy, that would induce me to ac-
cept the annexation of Cuba. If Spain
will give US that island and will take
from US the State of Maine and with it
Speaker Reed, Nelson Dingley, and
Charles y Boutele. l will interpose no
objection
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

The interest of the members Of the
House in the naval appropriation bill.
which carries an expenditure Of more
than $35. 900 0G1 was well-illustrated yes
terday after adjournment.
During the greater portion of the after
noon not more than a score of members
was present, and when the adjournment
took place there were just fourteen mem
bers on the floor and they seemed to be
very glad when the gavel fell.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-25

When the speech making had ended
yesterday in the House Mr.. Sherman,
who was in the chair, waited patiently
for Mr. Boutelle in charge Of the bill to
make a motion for the committee to
arise The gentleman from Maine was
thinking Of something else and failed to
make the motion. Tired of waiting,
Chairman Sherman said
THE gentleman from Maine moves
that the committee do now arise"
Eth. what is that; what did the chair
say" jerked out Mr. Boutelle, thoroughly
astonished at the remark he had imper-
fectly heard.
THE gentleman from Maine moves that
the committee do now arise" repeated
Mr. Sherman.
"Oh, yes" commented Mr. Boutelle.
and when he detected Mr.. Dockery laugh
ing heartily at him he became irritated
and informed the gentleman. from Mis-
souri, that he had no occasion for merri-
ment
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
WHAT MADRID THINKS.

London, June 2s.-The Madrid corre-
spondent of The Times says: "The
threat TO send a squadron to Spain, as
reported from the United States, Is re-
gardcd here as proof that the Ameri-
can government Is seriously alarmed
at the prospect OF Admiral Camara APP
pearing In the neighborhood of Manila
1t is argued that IL the United States
were to show so little regard for civil
ICED warfare as TO lombard small, open
towns, America might kill a few peace
full inhabitants and injure private prop
erty; but the practical effect OF such a
fragrant infraction Of the laws Of war
would merely be 10 infiame the war
spirit Of the Spaniards.
LAS for the fortified ports. experience
In Cuba has shown that the Sire of men,
of-war makes but little impression. and
America would find IL much harder to
maintain a fleet off the coast Of the
peninsula han q few hours sail from
Key West. The landing Of any con-
siderable AIMED force is out of the
question. because that is precisely what
the Spaniards would Ike.
"Reinforcemcnts are on the way to-
ward Guantanamo to oppose the ex-
pected advance by the Americans from
that point. Considerable reinforce
ments are expected also from Manzan-
lilo; but they may be delayed by the
bad roads and by insurgent bands"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
Government Decides to Send a Squadron Of
Strong Fighting Ships to Other Side.
Spain to Be Taught the Power Of Our Guns by Actual
Experience Commander Watson Will Be in
Command Camara May Come Back.

orders are to send back tampa as
many OF the transports as he can spare.
1t was stated officially that General
Miles would command the next expedi-
tion. Just what this Is to be and where
II Is to go could not be ascertained.
The reinforcements will be an expedi-
ton nearly as formidable as that which
left Tampa two weeks ago.. After San
tiago has been captured. there will be
an ample number to leave In the prov
ince to hold the place, while the re-
mainder may be used for the Porto
Rico expedition. The officials at the
war department decline to indicate
where the Is regiments which General
Brooke. commanding at Chickamauga,
has been requested to have In readiness
to move, will be sent. Fernandina has
been put In readiness for a large num-
Der Of men, and IL may be the Chicka-
manga men will go there. AT Miami,
further down the coast, there are about
six regiments, while at Tampa on the
gulf coast there are approximately H.
900 men. 1t Is possible that the depart
ment may follow recommendations and
keep the men al Chickamauga until the
transports are ready to receive them at
the embarking points.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
FOR coLoRED VOLUNTEERS.

Warrington, June 2S.-Representative
Hull Of Iowa has introduced a bill ITO
provide auxiliary volunteers" for the
occupation and defense Of any islands
or other territory that may come under
the control Of the United States. The
bill involves only colored volunteers and
is framed at their request 1t directs
the governors of the states and terri
tories and the commissioners OF the Dis
trict of Columbia to furnish and forward
at once to such places as he may select
and designate all of the military organ-
izations Of those who became citizens
by operation OF the fourteenth amend
ment OF the constitution, the ranks to be
filled by recruitment or otherwise to the
maximum strength now required for the
regular army. The bill applies only
to the colored militia and IL framed to
meet complaints that the colored people
are being ignored.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
COULD NOT. GO AWAY.
H0VaLitle Woman With Family
Survived the hot Sumner.


! was talking he other day to Q friend Of
mine, one OF those energetic bright women
who 10 always busy. She ts The mother Of
quite q little family and her hands are more
than full, for unfortunately their means are
not such IS to make the ordinary necessities
OF life any too easy to procure.
With q email bank account and q growing
family II IL pretty hard TO get away for the
GUNNER and here Is . case where my friend
devised . way Of keeping happy, cool and
When I asked her how she managed to
always look so cool and kept so well, she
said, at lay 1t all to Moxie, the most deli
cious beverage that eyer wa made, and alsoI
think the most h~ealthful."
Then she won't on TO explain how regularly
each week the grocer left . case OF Moxie at
the house. "Why," she said, "every one OF
Us from the baby up amply love II. and l
find that 1t does not upset the children's
stomechs. A little of II seems to 60 q long
way, as far as quenchipg thirst is concerned,
SO that mono OF us now are running our d.
gestion by over-drink king.
Then again, Moxie is really and truly Q
nerye food. Our doctor explained this to mo
and told me how 1t nourishes the nervous
system, just the same way as other kinds OF
food nourish other parts OF the body. l know
no IL right, for since / have been drinking
Moxie / have had no moro nervousness, and
those awful nervous headaches which / used
TO have, have entirely disappeared.
Now we all sleep sound and our appetites
are splendid. This excuse Of its being too
hot to eat IL oil nonsense. II you will but
do the way we do. and drink Moxie during
the summer, you will SEQ how easy 1t Is TO
keep cool and well during the most trying
heat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28

single exception Of the two torpedo boat
d~estroyers.
When the American fleet sails for Spain
II will take with II complete information
Rs to the entire stretch of Spanish coast,
with detail mapspf every harbor and It's
Notifications. The coast line is 2122
kilometers long. III general the FORTH
cations Of the coast are relics Of the
medieval greatness of Spain. and many
OF these old defenses are tumblIng ruins.
The coast Is divided into three captain
generalcies. namely, Ferrol on the north,
Cadiz on the south and Carthagena on
the east. Each has q certain number Of
coast towns under Its immediate care.
The total auxiliary OF the forts, under
the normal conditions prior to the war.
Is as follows: 119 Krurp guns. IS Arm
strong guns. 90 Ordonez guns and a large
number OF Hontoria guns. The main re-
liance is on the Ordonez guns. which are
specially for fertilization purposes.
They are OF Fl. "a and 30 centimeters.
The information is In minute detail as
TO the defenses and approaches of each
port, n the nature of the assault upon
the "a OF Spain will be pretty well
outlined before the squadron sails. At
the same time much will be left to the
commandments. Some authorities
believe that the Canary Islands will be
the first point Of attack. and that the
next move will be to establish a naval
base at Ceuta, a point on the African
coast owned by Spain and opposite
Gibraltar. With this base our ships
would be within striking distance Of the
long stretch Of Spanish coast.
Preparations for hurrying reinforce
ments to General Shafter and for the
Porto Rican campaign are progressing
as fast as possible. General Skaters
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
Will ATTACK SPA|N'S COAST.

ushers IN the hurricane seeson. They
say there IL little or no rain along the
low hill area on the southeast coast ex-
cept In May and August.
All reports from inland agree In pic
turing the Spanish situation as cesper-
ate. The Cubans infest Santiago and
Guantanamo so closely tha even dis
patches between the two are captured
oftener than they get through. Even
then the replies are usually gathered In,
the o OF both appeal and reply
shows that Spanish hopes are steadily
sinking. The military governor of San
tiago made peremptory demand three
days ago on Guantanamo for food and re-
Inducements. The captured reply de-
spondently stated that Guantanamo f.
worse of than Santiago. and nothing can
be sent. The Cubans watch every creek
and cross-road. gathering In Spanish
couriers and bringing them in to Nc
Gala or Sampson.
At Camp McCalla there is one big
negro, called by the marines "Old
Machete" for his fondness for the Cuban
national weapon. He has with him his
little boy, the only one OF his family left.
All the rest. even TO his nieces. have been
butchered by the guerillas. In action
the old mar becomes half mad with ex-
element. drops his gun at the first
chance for close quarters and uses his
big machete like q fail.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28

the mansion OF tifs late govsrnsr of
Cavite. but he will shortly move to linus
TO make room for the American troops.
The insurgents now have 5000 prisoners
One hundred ana eighty-seven OF the
Spanish wounded have been sent to
Manila with . nag OF truce by permission
or Admiral Dewey. The wounded Of
ncers. with one exception. are At cavite.
The Spanish brigadier. Moret. was killed
at San Fernando In an attempt to force
the rebel line.
An American Official at cavite writes
as follows; IF great bloodAhed and de-
%struction come to Manila. Spain may
Justly blame the Germans. Manila
would have surrendered before the ar
rival OF the German squadron without
~bloodshed, but gov. owing TO the moral
support Of It's presence. the city refuses
70 surrender"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-28
SAILED FOR THE PHILIPPINES.

San Francisco. June 2S-Monday af-
ternoon the third fleet OF vessels loaded
with soldiers sailed for the Philippines
amid the screeching Of a hundred
whistles, the Changing Of bells and the
booming Of annon The men on the
transports were perched In the rigging.
and handkerchiefs and flags waved and
futtered from every portfolio and spar.
The ships carried about 1000 men under
command Of General Arthur Macarthur.
who has made the steamer Indiana his
flagship. The City Of Para, the Ohio and
the Morgan City were the other vessels
to sail with the Indiana. The Valencia
will probably sail with the Newport
Wednesday. General Merritt and his
STAFF will proceed to the islands In the
Newport.