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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
PROBABLE ACTION OF CONGRESS

The information from Washington
Is that when Congress meets to-day
the message of the President upon
Spanish and Cuban affairs, so long
referred to the Committee on Foreign
Relations of the House, without de-
bate, the Committee to report resolu
lions at to-morrow's session. Upon
he nature of these resolutions there
is naturally some differences, which
may or may not be adjusted, and then
will come a debate. which possibly
will not extend over one day, but may
be prolonged for twenty-four hours
additional. The main point at issue
is Intervention. pure and simple, or
Intervention accompanied by formal
recognition of the existing Cuban gov
eminent, but there is a disposition to
concede that the difference is not
material, and it may cut little figure
in the subsequent proceedings. Action
taken by the House will very promptly
go TO the Senate, where similar diff
'erences as to the exact course of pro-
cedure exist but they are not such
rs to seriously jeopardize prompt
action in the direction of giving ex
preston to American sentiment
Those who expect a declaration of
war, or something tantamount to that,
to-day, will be disappointed, in all
probability, unless there should be
some sudden overt act on the part Of
Spain. Congress will take at least
day or two to consider of its action,
and whatever is done will be done de-
liberately and in order. But events
will move rapidly during the next
forty-eight hours, and by tomorrow
morning matters will doubtless have
progressed so far as to enable the peo-
pie to see what is just ahead of us
and to prepare us, in some degree, at
least. for the inevitable, whatever that
may be
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
RATS, RATS, RATS

London. April 1.-THE Madrid cor
respondent of the Daily Mail says:
N''The ambassadors of the powers in
urging the armistice. declared that
their action was in support of the
acts Of their colleagues in Washing
ton. They understood they aid, that
if Spain agreed to an armistice. il
would be possible to maintain the in
fluence of the powers with President
Mckinley, and indirectly with the
rebels. thus bringing about termina-
ton Of the Cuban war
According to the ambassadors, the
powers will be ready to give Spain a
certain amount of support should
America maintain an attitude Of hos
tility The Spanish ministers declare
themselves very hopeful Of a speedy
pacification Of Cuba.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

The message of President Mckinley
on the Spanish-Cuban question was
perfected yesterday, and will be trans
mitted to Congress to-day at nCol. The
Cabinet met twice yesterday, the first
session lasting for two hours, and the
1econd longer, and at both SEES
sions there was a full discussion of the
Executive paper. it being read in the
light of the latest action of the Spanish
government and the last communica-
ton Of the Spanish minister, the latter
being in the nature of an abject plea
for mercy, to the end that time might
be gained. 1t is noticeable that these
Spanish efforts were without avail-a
fact which will immensely please the
great majority of American citizens,
who have long felt that our govern
ment had gone to the extreme limit Of
patience and forbearance if we had any
cause for action at all. To-day delays
sure to take such action as the stu
alton calls for without much palaver
ing.
OF the message, what purports to be
a forecast of its contents gives it very
strong cast of countenance, and the
Presidents justification for interven
ton is very strong. Upon this point
Of intervention the summary of the
message referred to says:
The President points out the justifica-
ton for interference by the United States.
In his opinion and explicitly expressed.
this interference should take the form of
forcible intervention. that the anarchy
and lawlessness now existing shall have
an immediate end.
There are two counts in the indict-
ment drawn by the President. both dare
TO SPANS complete failure to maintain
law and order.
THE first count is the menace TO the
world. and particularly 10 that nart which
Is supported by the United States and
protected by its flag.
The President gives specific instances
of the depreciation of Ame rcan commerce
With the West Indies since the virtual
overthrow of civil government; in Cuba
was accomplished by the creation of
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
TAID AT REST.

Detroit. Mich, April 10.-The re-
mains Of Margaret Mather were laid at
rest in Elmwood cemetery, beside those
Of the dead actress mother The flu
neral services were of brief and simple
character. They were conducted by
the Rev. Mr.. G. A. Fulton, of the First
Baptist church A quartette Of male
voices from The Geisha' company
sang hymns and members of the Otis
skinner company acted as pallbearers.
Four thousand persons were present
in the cemetery during the earlier por-
ton of the day. and crowds Of people
viewed the body as it lay in her fatn-
er's humble dwelling.
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MESSAGE In TO-DAY.
Continued from First Page.

the proposition of an armistice au-
thorized by the Spanish government
This government has never had any
thing to do with the gentlemen COM
posing the Cuban jupta in New York.
| do not think that the armistice idea
will have the least effect on any legs
lation that may be contemplated in
Congress-
1t is said some members Of the Cabi-
net recommended further delay simply
to observe the practical effect Of The
armistice, but they were outvoted by
the majority, who thought the Presi-
dent had waited long enough
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
eRoCER5
AGENTS WANTED

AGENTS WANTED-NIura- r1.......
Great War Book. our Country f. NJ
and our relations with foreign r41','s
All about our army. navy. roaSt ae..-~.
the Maine disaster, Spain, her ARMY rsry
and defenses. All about CUBA. f,i. b.,
lions 10 the United States ard tar i.-
feuses. All about the armies Ana .-.r,..
Of all other nations. and how th., I'M
act IN CUR nght Witn Span. over ia
graphs. etc. Orc agent sold So in on.' d..,.
othars are making from S20J to $gey r.. r
day Most liberal terms guaranteed %
days credit prices low, freigh, uad
Handsome outfit free. Send p 2.ea.
stamps to pay postage, NATL. EDUCA-
TIONAL UNION, 324 Dearborn S.rcrt.
Chicago. Gp9eHQq
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
THE AsIArIC SQUADRON.

London, April 10-The Hong Kong
correspondent of the Daily Mail, tele-
graphing Sunday, says:
The American squadron has COM
pleted arrangements for putting to sea.
Two vessels have steam up ready to
start at moments notice. The cruis-
er Baltimore and the revenue cutter
Hugh McCullooch are expected to-mor-
row. The British steamers Nanshan
and Zafiro have Just been bought by
America for transport purposes.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
THIS IS TOUGH.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 10-The
British steamship Hampstead has been
chartered to carry $500 tons Of coal
to the Cape Verde Islands, the present
rendezvous of the Spanish torpedo
fotilla, and the cargo will be loaded
either at this port of Norfolk. This
circumstance is unusual, and is looked
upon as significant in view Of the fact
that in shipping circles it <tnnot be
recalled when coal was ever shipped to
any Of the Canary Islands.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
CHINA DOOMED.

PhiIadeIphla Ledger.
China is a country practically with
out the cohesive force OF patriotism
The enormous population, the numer-
Gus dialects, the conflicting interests of
The various provinces and peoples are
operating all the time against that
solidarity Of interest and feeling which
links together the parts OF most Euro
pean countries The iisintegration of
China SENS TO be foregone conclu-
sion among European statesmen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
A ROSY VIEW.

London, April 1.-THE Rome CORE
spondent of the Times says;
Il have the fullest authority to say
that the Pope's intervention has met
with complete success. Notwithstand-
ing the nearly desperate state of af-
fairs. his holiness persevered. An
armistice has been agreed to, war for
the present is avoided and there is ev-
cry hope for a continuance of peace. >
Concert and Barbecue Lunch on
Tuesday evening. April 18th, at Chas.
Obermann's 70 Thirty-third street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

For the information of workingmen
who may desire to enlist in the navy,
it may be stated that the following are
especially desired: Machinists, seamen,
petty officers, boiler makers, black
smiths. cooks. ordinary seamen and
firemen. They may enlist for a term
of one or three years.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

When the message goes into Congress
to-day the debate should be sharp and
short. The time for talk for the mere
sake of talking has about passed by
and the time for some sort of action
is here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
CREMATED.

Chicago April 10.-The remains of
Francis b. Willard were buried at Rose
Hill cemetery this afternoon. The
body of the late temperance leader was
cremated yesterday and previous TO
the ceremony to-day a small metal box,
wrapped in white paper and containing
the ashes, was placed deep in the grave
of Miss Willard's mother.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

That is an interesting story which
comes from Washington to the effect
that Senator Elkins has decided to
gently but firmly dump Representative
Dayton overheard. Is this to be the
reward of true merit?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Spain has twitted, insulted and out
ragged American sentiment. and then
seeks to avert punishment by the sub
terfuge of a short armistice and an
appeal to Europe to save her. In won t
work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

The message goes TO Congress to-
day That was settled at the special
Cabinet sessions held yesterday What
Congress will do to Spain will be
a-plenty." and then the navy and army
will do the rest.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
WORKED ON SUNDAY.

Portsmouth, n H., April 1o.-For
the first Sunday since the civil war
woTkmen have been engaged at work
in the navy yard to-day in removing
gun carriages and getting them ready
for shipment.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
AN UN-AMERICAN IDEA.

PiUsburg Dispatch.
There is a growing disposition on
the part of some persons 70 consider
the government as something apart
from the people of this country-as
an entity created, not to do the popular
will, but to rule those whom it should
serve. The sooner this idea is rele-
gated to the lands of the kings, by di-
vine right" from whence it came, the
better it will be for this land OF popu-
lar sovereignty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
DISSATISFIED.

Manchester. n. H.. Union
The vehemence with which the war
ing Republicans are expressing their
admiration Of Andrew Jackson these
days is indicative of sore dissatisfac-
ton with their own leaders.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
DINGLEY WISELY KEEPS SILENT

DINGLEY WISELY KEEPS SILENT.
Utica Observer.
The Dingley IN isn't such hoNl-
ing success that its author is bowling
about it loud enough to be heard. Ding
ley isn't saying a word in these eXcit-
ing times Dingley isn't defying the
galleries, like the fearless Johnson Of
Indiana He is sitting timidly watch
ing his monumental deficit bill and
waiting for the opportunity to amend it
to get more revenue. when the stress
Of war may be pleaded as an excuse,
instead Of an absolute failure Of the
bill itself
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Some of the international law sharps
at Washington are attempting to file
a point to a hair in seeking to make
ton" and Intervention with recogni-
ton" The difference is more appar-
ent and technical than real
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

The rumor that last weeks delay on
the part of the President was to afford
Editor Godkin an opportunity to erect
a flag pole on the New York Post build
ing is probably incorrect
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

The proposition to place war tax
on tobacco, cigars. beer and a few
other necessaries of life, is gentle
reminder that international misunder-
standings make themselves felt by the
humbest citizen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

There is naturally some division of
American sentiment as to whether or
not we should go to war with Spain;
but there is no division upon the prop
osition that if war must come Spain
should be given a jolly good thrash
ing
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

For the proud and naughty Dons to
be compelled to propose cessation of
hostilities to the Cuban insurgents.
must be about as pleasant a proceed
ing as having salt rubbed into a fresh
Wo11Dd
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

America will at last revenge America
for the many Spanish expressions COM
mitted in the Western hemisphere. 1t
is poetic Justice And the punishment
should fit the crime
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

And row Warrington has met the
fate which sooner or later befalls all
towns without the means of fighting
fire. The list of such victims in our
State is long one. But the plucky
people of Warrington will soon make
good their losses. and like Grafton,
Cameron. and other towns. will be re-
built as speedily as energy can do the
work. The immediate victims of yes
terday's blaze will have the earnest
sympathy of the whole State.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

There are unmistakeable indications
of concerted disposition to go after
Congressman Danford's scalp, in the
-the-river district. There is fun
ahead.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

The battle ship Oregon and gun boat
Marietta are well on their way around
the Horn to the Atlantic. The Mari
eta is at Santiago, Chile. awaiting the
Oregon. which should arrive there in
a day or two.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
SOME THINGS WORSE THAN WAR.

NOV TUT IIIIVs-
We know that to declare war is a
frightful responsibility. We know that
this last awful argument should not
be resorted to until every peaceful ar
gument has been tried. But do honor
and a peace loving disposition bind us
to waste the summer in trying every
ouack's nustrum that is offered in dis
cussing propositions that start from
false assumptions and lead US no
where?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
FOR SkLE-MlSCELLANEOUs.

AUCTION SALE-I will sell al No 1881
Market square ON Wednesday morning.
commencing at O'clock. chamber sets,
toilet sets, mattresses, springs, diuing ta-
bfes, carpets rocking chairs and chairs.
cooking stoves and brass window fxturea
for shoe or hat store. Terms cash. J. L.
HERNEY Auctioneer. apl0-rGq
FOR SALE-Fine family horse aged sey.
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Market ST. ID. GOODFRIEND. ap5eSGh
FOR SALE-Cheap, fifteen shares Pea
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this office fe1e&dh
FOR SALE-Twc trunks. size lGxl6xI5
suitable for travelling salesman Cheap
Apply Office WEST VA. Pic. CO, 122s
Market street. jd22e&dh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Spain has steadfastly insisted that
there has never been a state of war
in Cuba yet now she proposes an
armistice. With whom?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Maybe General Lee won't be given
an enthusiastic reception just as soon
as the people can get within shouting
distance of him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Correspondence containing important
news solicited rom every part OF the sur
rounding country
Rejected COMMUNICATIONS will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by sumcien'
postage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
NATIONAL REPUTATION IN DAN
GER

Seattle Post-Inteligencer.
We are a patriotic people, but we
have also won a reputation for being
shrewd, and we are in jeopardy Of
losing our reputation for sagacity ii
we permit ourselves to be used as
tools by the rapacious spectators who
seek to turn to the grossest mercen-
AIRY ends the most sacred impulses of a
brave and generous people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

1t is fitting. if we are to have
war. that devastation and death should
follow the day typical of the resurrec-
ton and the life.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
TAXATION TO MAKE UP DEFICIT.


Boston Post.
Whether we have war or peace with
Spain we shall have TO pay the cost Of
getting ready for war, and suggestions
for internal taxes are heard here and
there But it is misleading, in the
present condition of the national in
come to call these proposed taxes war
taxes Why should not the ruling
political party in Congress face the
fact that its revenue laws do not bring
in enough to meet the expenditures of
the government on peace footing?
There should be no humbug about in
creasing taxation because of making
war or making ready for war. What
the treasury demands is more revenue
than Dingleyism produces whether for
war or for peace
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

To-day Congress and the President
are to pave the way for the people to
make some interesting history.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

The armistice does not change the
situation says a Washington tele-
gram. How could it? If we have
cause for action, Spain cannot re-
move that cause by any such petty
subterfuge as a proposal for five
days armistice That would indeed be
an easy way out of serious trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

DORIS voice is distinctly for WARMTH
Spain possibly, but with the President
certainly.
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WORKING SYMPATHY DODGE. ).
Spain Appeals to the Sense Of Justice
Of America,

And Reminds Our Government
That the Queen Regent Deplored
the Maine F1orror Announce
ment That the Armistice is to Be
without Conditions Officially
Communicated to Washington
The Spanish Note Discussed at
Last Nights Cabinet Meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Does Spain imagine the promulga-
ton of an armistice settles the Maine
question with the United States?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Tributes OF Respect and Obituary No
tees five cents per line.
Stamps Of the denomination of two cents
and less accepted for amounts less than
one dollar.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

What story could be written Of the
present session of Congress,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

There went be even standing room
in the House of Representatives to-
day
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Argentina has initiated the example
of this country and voted 5o00o,0c
pesos TO meet a threatened war with
Chile.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

For fertility of resource in securing
delay commend us to a Spanish dip
lomat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Shall it be war or peace? A few
more hours will tell.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

The REGISTER embracing its several
ed.tions is entered At tho Postoffice at
Wheeling. ". Va. as second-class matter
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

These days the Spanish lingo at
Havana roars as gently as a sucking
dove.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

Is the President at last good anC
ready?"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
HARRISON MAY BE MIXED.

Indianapolis Sentinel
General Harrison says: Il am sure |
can serve my country best by keeping
silent just now" Is it possible that
General Harrison has got the country
and the President mixed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
INCONSISTENT PEACE sHOUTERs.

81. Louis Globe Democrat.
1t is a singular fact that those who
talk most Of the evils Of war are will
ing to pursue a course that would per-
nit savage war to continue in Cuba
until whole race is exterminated
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
GRIM AND GROWING SUSPICION.

Peoria JOrnaI
There is a grim suspicion in the
minds Of good many that so-called
business interests" of the country
would accept peace at the price Of ma
tional dishonor
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
STOP THE PENSION sWINDLE.

Minneapolis Times
The burden of pensions was created
by the act Of 1890. Nearly all moderate
and sensible men, old soldiers as well
as civilians, now admit that the legisla-
ton was a mistake.
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anarchy.
The browning Spanish infamy, the
destruction of the Maine. is thus re-
ferred to:
But it is in the second count that the
President describes to the people of the
United States the terrible results of this
iawlessness under Spanish rule Here he
aeals with the destruction of the Maine
In plain forcible language the Presi-
dent declares that the blowing up of the
battleship in Havana harbor was the di-
rect result of the failure of the Spanish.
the Cuban or any government claiming to
administer laws in the is.anoi of Cuba to
suppress the condition of anarchy exist
ing there's
Then there Is. set forth this notewor-
thy fact: The Spanish government has
not since the day the Maine was destroy
ed, either through its diplomatic represent
tative in Washington or through the
American representative in Madrid dis
avowed the responsibility for this destruc-
ton.
The last assertion is one which could
be kept we'll in mind. Spain has con-
tented herself with simple plea Of
not guilty, pursuing the course of the
criminal caught red-handed and Amer
lean Judgment has set that plea aside
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11

1t will be observed that Congressman
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
Pertinent Press Comment.
UNCLE SANS BACKBONE

St. Louis Globe Democrat.
There is no lack Of backbone in the
attitude OF the 40 States, and il rep
resents the popular will in form that
cannot be turned aside
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-04-11
INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS.
SECOND PAGE.

SECOND PAGE.
wheel!ng's Busiest Store-House q
For Rent-Two Rooms and Finished
Tttfc
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EIGHTH PAGE.

FIFTH PAGE.
Spring Silk Sale-Geo. NJ. Shook d co.