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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-12-06
HEROES OF THE CAMP.

HEROES OF The CAMP.
It IS fitting that should bear testimony
to the patriotism and devotion of that
large portion of our army which. although
eager to be ordered to the post of greatest
exposure. fortunately was not required
outside OF the United States. They did
their whole duty. and, like their comrades
at the front, have earned the gratitude of
the nation. In like manner, the officers
and men of the army and of the navy who
remained in their departments and sta
tons of the navy, performing most impor-
tant duties connected with the war, and
whose requests for assignment in the field
and at sea I was compelled to refuse he
cause their services were INDISPENSABLE
here. are entitled to the highest commend
alton. 1t is my regret that there seems
to be no provision for their suitable recug-
milton.
RED CROSS RECOGNIZED.
In this connection, it is peas e Ter
me to mention in terms of cordial xppro5s-
ton the timely and useful work Of the
American National Red Cross, both in re-
lief measures preparatory to the cam
paigns, in sanitary assistance at several
of the camps of assemblage, and later, I'M
der the able and experienced leadership
Of the president of the society, Miss Clara
Barton. on the fields of battle and in the
hospitals at the front in Cuba. Working
in conjunction with the governmental au-
thOrities, and under their sanction and ap-
prevail, and with the enthusiastic cooper
alton Of many patriotic women and soci-
cites in the various states, the Red Cross
has fully maintained its already high rep
utation for intense earnestnes sand abi-
ity to exercise the noble purposes of its
organization, thus justifying the confidence
and support which It has received a the
hands of the American people. To the
members and officers Of this society. and
all who aided them in their phianthropic
work, the sincere and lasting gratitude of
the soldiers and the public is due and is
freely accorded.
THANKS TO THE ALMIGHTY.
In tracing these events We are constant
" reminded Of our obligations to the
Divine Master for His watchful care over
us and His safe guidance. for which the
nation makes reverent Acknowledgements
and offers humble prayer for the contin-
uance of His favor
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Austro-Hungary.
DEATH OF THE DArPREss

DEATH OF THE EMPRESS.
The sympathy of the American people
has justly been offered to the ruler and
the people OF Austro- Hungary by reason
Of the affiiction that has lately befallen
them in the assassination of the empress
regent of that historic realm.
THE LATIMER KILLINGS.
On the 10th of September, 1897, conflict
took place at Latimer, Pa, between a
body of striking miners and the sheriff of
LuZerne county and his deputies, in which
twenty-five miners were killed and forty
four wounded, of which ten of the killed
and twelve of the wounded were Austrian
and Hungarian subjects. This deplorable
event naturally aroused the sollcftude of
the Austro-Hungarian government. which.
on the assumption that the killing and
wounding involved the unjustihable mis-
use of authority. claimed repa ration for
the sufferers. Apart from the searching
investigation and the peremptory alton Of
the authorities OF Pennsylvania, the fed
eral executive took appropriate steps 10
learn the merits of the case, in order TO
be in position 10 meet the urgent COM
plant OF a friendly power. The sheriff
and his deputies, having been indicted for
murder. were tried and acquitted after
protracted proceed ings and the hearing
OF hundreds OF witnesses, on the ground
that the killing was IN the line Of their
official duty TO uphold law and preserve
public order in the state. A representative
OF the department of justice attended the
trial and reported its course fully. With
all the facts in It's possession this govern
ment expects to reach a harmonious IN
derstanding on the subject with that OF
Austro-Hungary, Notwithstanding the re-
newed claim OF the latter, after learning
the result Of the trial, for indemnity for
its injured subjects
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date of landing of General Skaters army
in Cuba and twenty-one days from the
surrender Of Santiago, the United States
troops commenced embarkation for home,
and our entire force was returned to the
United States as early as August "a. They
were absent from the United States anIv
two months.
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Central American States.

WAR NIPPED N THE SID
The years svrugs r. csarrsf sm-
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BACK TOTHE PEOPLE
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY
REFERS WARS ISSUES.

Continued from First Page
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Expansion Left to Congress.

do not discuss at this time the govern
ment or the future of the new possessions
which will come TO US as the result of the
war with Spain. Such a discussion will
be appropriate after the treaty of peace
shall be ratified. In the meantime, and
until congress has legislated otherwise. IT
will be my duty TO continue the military
government which has existed since our
occupation and give the people security
in life and property and encoura cement
under a Just and benefcent rule.
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and hold the city, bay and horbar of Ma
Mia, pending the conclusion OF a treaty
of peace which shall determine the control
disposition and government OF the Philip
pines.
The fourth article provided for the sp-
pointment of joint commissions on the
part of the United States and Spain, TO
meet in Havana and San Juan. respect
lively, for the purpose of arranging and
carrying out the details Of the stipulated
evacuation Of Cuba. Porto Rico and other
Spanish islands in the West Indies.
The fifth article provided for the ap-
pointment OF not more than five commits
sioners on each side, 10 meet at Paris not
later than October l, and TO proceed to
the negotiations and conclusions Of a
treaty of peace, subject 10 ratification
according 10 the respective constitutional
forms of the two countries.
The sixth and last article provides that
upon the signature of the protocol, hostil-
tiles between the two countries should be
suspended and that notice TO that effect
should be given as soon as possible by
each government TO the commanders Of
it's military and naval forces.
HOSTILITTES SUSPENDED.
Immediately upon the conclusion OF the
protocol. l issued proclamation on Aug
ust u, suspending hostilities on the part
Of the United States. The necessary or
ders to that effect were given by tele-
graph. The blockades of the ports Of
Cuba and San Juan de Porto Rico were
in like manner raised.
VOLUNTEERS MUSTERED OUT.
On August IS the muster out OF 100000
volunteers, or as near that number as
was found to be practicable, was ordered.
On December l. 10l, 1s5 officers and men
had been mustered out and discharged
from the service; 9.OO2 more will be mus
tered out 10y the 10Th of the month. Also
a corresponding number of generals and
general staff officers have been honorably
discharged from the service.
EVACUATION COMMISSIONS
The military commissions to superintend
the evacuation of Cuba, Porto Rico and
the adjacent Islands were forthwith APP
pointed:
For Cuba-Major General James f.
Wade, Rear Admiral william T. Samp-
son, Major General Matthew c. Butler.
For Porto Rico-Major General John c.
Brooke, Rear Admiral Winfield S. Schley,
Brigadier General G. w. Gordon. who
soon afterward met the Spanish commits
sioners at Havana and San Juan, re-
spectively.
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FLAG OVER PORTO RICO.

The Porto Rican joint commission
speedily accomplished its task, and by
October IS the evacuation of the island
was completed. The United States flag
was raised over the island at noon that
day.
The administration Of its affairs has
been Professionally intrusted to a military
governor until the congress shall other
wise provide.
CUBA CLEAR BY NEW YEARS.
The Cuban joint high commission has
not yet terminated its labOrs. Owing to
the difficulties in the way of removing the
large numbers of Spanish troops still in
Cuba, the evacuation cannot be completed
before the first of January next.
THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS.
Pursuant to the fifth article of the pro-
tocol. I appointed William r. Day, lately
secretary of state; CushGnan h Davis,
William p. Frye and George Gray, sena-
tors of the United States, and Whitelaw
Reid, to be the peace commissioners on
the part of the United States. Proceed
ing in due season to Paris, they there met,
on the first of October five commission
ers, similarly appointed on the part OF
Spain. The negotiations have made hope
full progress, so that I trust soon to be
able to lay definite treaty of peace be-
fore the senate with a review Of the steps
leading to its signature
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Is told in the report of the secretary OF
war. which will be laid before you.
The herald., 1898-03-20
FOREIGN NOTES

James Payne, the novelist and Journalist,
Is dying at London.
W.. H. Overend, the well-known artist
of the Illustrated London News, died last
night.
The German reichstag yesterday passed
the second reading of bill providing for
the reforms in the conduct Of court mar
tials.
Sarah Bernhard, who underwent an
operation some time since, is now occupy
ing apartments at the Pavilion Henri
Quatre. at Saint German, where she is
convalescing rapidly.
A semi-official statement has been made
saying there is no connection with the de-
mands Of the French government In
China and the French loan. The French
demands reached Pekin at the beginning
of the month, and the negotiations were
Immediately transferred to Paris, where
they are proceeding.
China, 1t is said, has offered to lease to
Russia Talien Wan and to allow the pro-
posed railway from Petura to Kawane
Chum Tu, Munkden and Port Arthur to
be constructed, provided Port Arthur re-
mains in China's hands. The interview
which was to have been had yesterday
by M. Doboie, the French charge d. affaires.
with the authorities was postponed owine
to the sacrifices in the Temple Of the Sun
China, It is asserted, proposes to yield only
to the demands relative to the province Of
Kawang 81
The herald., 1898-03-20
Pennsylvania Primaries

PHILADELPHIA, March 19.-Presuma-
bly, not in the history of the state has so
much interest been manifested in primary
elections as that taken in the elections be-
ing held this spring. This is accounted for
by the bitter fight that is being waged
against Senator Quay by the Business
Mems league, headed by John Wanamaker.
From Lancaster county the returns thus
far indicate that Senator Quay has elected
his delegates to the state convention by
nearly 1000 majority. Reports from Frank
lin county are favorable to Quay. In Cam
eron, Venango, Warren and McKeen coun-
ties the delegates were instructed for Con-
gresham c. w. Stone, anti-Quay, for gov
ernor. Returns from Clarion county are
meager, but indicate the election of Quay
delegates.
The herald., 1898-03-20

The paper referred to then ruminates on
the possible evils 1t sees for the United
States, and closes with the following re-
Elections: Unto this evil plight the cupid
ity of few has placed the nation which
lies peacefully anchored between the At
lantic and Pacific, and which today finds
itself in the dilemma Of having to retire
or find herself in much worse position
than Spain. which. in truth, is greater in
spirit than in BODY
The Heraldo Independently ID in an equal
ly happy mood. While admitting II is
among the first to point out Spanish de-
fects, it confesses ut can only smile at see-
ing the Yankees devoting themselves to the
difficult task Of frightening US by a war
like display
Continuing, the Heraldo compares the
attitude of the United States to that OF 4
boulevard swaggerer, who flaunts his dol
lars to attract the attention Of fine lady
passing by. adding that Spain, like a wo.
man of good breeding, confident in herself.
will continue in her course, brave and
alone. and will pay no attention to foreisn
posing"
MINOR MATTERS
The reconvening of the Austrian reichs.
rath on Monday will not find the outlook
much improved by the recent change of
ministry. The Germans are as determined
as ever, and any support given the minis.
ters will only be in return for concessions
to the clerical national groups.
There is extraordinary activity in the
copper market, especially at Birminghom,
Authorities agree that the supplies are
manifestly scarce and that the stocks are
unprecedently low. Good brands have ad.
vanced 92 (s10) per ton since January LIST.
The activity is largely attributed to the
projected expenditures Of the United
States for war material and q possible
rupture with the principal copper coun.
tries.
John Meekin, an old weaver Of Derby. ia
the proudest man in the kingdom. He has
just received from Queen Victoria her au-
tograph portrait in recognition Of the fact
that he has made her nnajesty's stockings
for forty years. Meeltin, who IL 50 years
Of age, is about to retire on pension from
the firm by which he has been employed.
and the queen, hearing Of It., ordered that
the most recent photograph Of herself be
forwarded to him and desired him to send
her his portrait in return,
The herald., 1898-03-20
AFRIfNDLY SPIRIT
Continued from Page one.)

in the other friend and brother on whose
sympathy 1t can rely in time of need"
The Spectator, noting the good feeling
expressed in the United States, says: ut
does not follow from any desire to court
the old country because it may be useful,
but is due to the reported coalition on the
continent against England"
Continuing the Spectator remarks: 1.-THE
danger or supposed danger Of the British
awoke race feeling with a rush and the
difficulty with Spain only served to in
crease the latent sentiment essential to the
unity existing among Anglo-Saxons. The
possibility that the Spanish quarrel may
bring them face to face with continental
coalition made the Americans realize that
our race is not beloved on the continent
and that we may some day have to make
a common cause.
Americans are quite right in assuming
that they will have the support Of the
Britishers, should a continental alliance
attempt to oppress them. If our people
once realize the condition of Cuba, half
of England would be calling the Americans
hard names because they have not inter-
vened earlier to stop the horrors perpet-
uated at their very DOORS"
WHAT DAvITT THINKS
A lively controversy has been raised be-
tween Michael Davitt and the Daily Chron-
icle by Mr.. Davitt's attack on the suggest
ed alliance between the United States and
Great Britain. The Chronicle, which up to
the present time has been the most friendly
paper toward the Irish. rebuked Mr.. Dav-
lit in its issue of yesterday for his cable
message to New York newspaper saying
1t will "ill serve the Irish cause" and de-
claring that 1t is absolutely untrue that
the English ruling classes are in sympathy
with Spain and hostile to America.
Mr.. Davitt retorts with letter which
will be published on Monday, buttrcssing
his statement that the ruling class are
hostile TO America. He quotes the "organs
Of the aristocracy," during the venezue-
Ian dispute and inquiries how they can be
reconciled with "the present hypocritical
professions Of friendship toward the re-
public"
Continuing, Mr.. Davitt asserts the right
of Irishment to voice independent views Of
Great Britains foreign policy. 'Tn spite of
the wishes of the English friends Of home
rule" and asserts that the Anglo-Saxon
America 10 q myth and makes the state
ment that Irishnen, Germans, French
men, Dutchmen and Norwegians consti-
tute three-1ourths of the Americans of to-
day and thst the children of these races
will not permit their government to form
an alliance with that power which is dis
trusted by every civilized people, an alli-
ance which would seriously impair the
unique moral influence she exercises
among all nations owing to her pacific and
non-aggressive International policy"
PROPHETS KEPT GUESSING
The curious mixture Of pacific assur-
ances and the announcements Of active
The herald., 1898-03-20

preparations for war which are coming
from the United States keep the prophets
guessing, but the opinion is gaining
ground that the outlook is improving and
that war will finally be averted by Span
ish retreat under some more or less spe-
cious excuse and an agreement to recog-
nize the claims Of the United States, for,
in spite of stories to the contrary, Spain is
we'll aware that 1t Is useless to build hopes
of sympathy from the European powers.
Commenting on the attitude of President
Mckinley, the Saturday Review says It is
suggestive commentary on government
by the people that the only means Of pre-
venting what the president calls an 'un-
holy war has been for the government to
face popular clamor in an attitude Of in
difference such as might be expected Of
Russia"
Reading between the lines of the reas-
suring cable messages, the Spectator
thinks that nothing has happened to i'm
prove the situation, and says: "While
the president is sincerely anxious to avoid
war, doubtless his desire will be strength
ened by the advices of the navy and army
departments that the preparations are in
COihPlCtO dnA SudI CNCIy Wech VI tlIIi6
gained now may mean the shortening Of
the war, If 1t comes, by many months
Madrid advices of Wednesday say the
government organ, Ell Globo, assumed a
much bolder and loftier tone than lately.
It compares the United States to IAN i'm
mense Maine floating between the Attain
tic and Pacific, some of whose crews, hav-
ing lost their heads, are seeking to force
open the magazine, in order to blow 1t up." !"
President Mckinley, as the commander, is
represented as "doing his best to restore
to reason his unrly crew.
Ell Globo attributes the loss of the Maine
to ''bad storage of her enormous quantity
Of explosives, arising either from too
hasty preparations for war or from want
Of proper discipline on board"
Ell Globo remarks, in parenthesis, that
'the agents were entirely internal" add
ing: "But there may be external agencies
that will bring about the national down.
fall, to which the union is directly head
ing"
Quoting some paragraphs from the Cor
respondencia, saying that war would affect
other nations besides Spain, Ell Globo re-
marks: ITO this we may add that the dec
larations attributed to the kaiser-Emper-
or William Of Germany-declaratio
which were sought to be denied, are now
confirmed afresh in such an authentic
manner that all doubt has vanished on the
subject We mention this declaration of
the kaiser, not that we place the hope of our
safety in his or any foreign aid, but in order
to complete the picture we ought at the
ANn ina 10 1axx -
the European chancellor respecting
this event.
"Spain has shown that she can prepare
herself in silence and with greater eff
cheney than her adversary; but, apart from
that attitude of Spain. there undoubtedly
exist external agents who may exert
most dismal influence, once It is set IN
motion. We estimate as worse than Z d.
feat 2 European coalition against the
United statea."
The herald., 1898-03-20
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The herald., 1898-03-20
BRITISH STATESMEN
Gladstone Growing Weaker While
Sa1isbury's Health Improves

LONDON March 1s.-The Pall Mall
Gazette says Gladstone's general condi-
tion IL appreciably worse. 1t adds: 1T
was his own wish to be moved to Ha-
warden with as little delay. as possible.
Whatever the precise nature Of the ia
cial pains neuralgia or the presence Of
some unhealthy growth there can be no
doubt that, though intermittent, they
have occasioned severe suffering, and It
necessarily follows that his physical
powers and hearts action have become
grevely enfesbled."
The health Of the 0fasQuis Of salisbuku
u greatly improved
The herald., 1898-03-20

ins might unite to honor common ances-
tor" The mayor further said that he had
written to President Mckinley and had
received a reply to the effect that he felt
great individual interest in the celebration.
Queen Victoria wrote letter approving
the movement.
The United States ambassador, Col. John
Hay, has been placed on the committee ap-
pointed to promote the movement.
The herald., 1898-03-20
A COMMON ANCESTOR
Americans Expected to Honor Alfred
the Great

n LONDON, March 1o.-At large and in
duential meeting just held at the Mansion
house Q resolution was passed in favor OF
: national military commemoration Of
King Alfred the Great (who was born IN
~ = Vantage. Berkshire, and who died
n ~ ana wAs buried ct wfnchsgtsr), In
The herald., 1898-03-20

speaking people ought to join in the move
ment. adding that it was particularly a
celebration in which 'our American cous-
The herald., 1898-03-20
A Steamer Safe

ANTWERP, March 19.-The Belgian gov
ernment training ship Vile d'Anvcrs.
which was said to have been sunk on We'd
nesday morning in collision with the bark
British Princess, was spoken near Flush
ing yesterday by trading vessel.
The herald., 1898-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 1e-(speca to The Herad.) The
Of the Maine board of inquiry according to all official
thy reached Washington but It is believed that
the abstract Of the has been presented President Mn
The abstract itself said
forecast published, in which it declared:
explosion outside hole having
found Just above the keel the port side.
portion the port side
blown off by the force Of the explosion
That the heavy plates all pushed showing
the explosion could not have come from the inside
shell and powder to
intact.
large portion gone and
that she had been virtually brok en- in two.
ascertaned since that publication
Of inquiry divided in its opinion when
vana when the investigation Cap
Chadwick under the that was
blown accident and 1t not until several
the divers and
to the contrary.
First he insisted that tennch magazines
had exploded but the divers brought the powder
theory that the
Finally the theory that boilers had exploded
gated, and the divers found this to be false.
this time Ensign Powsons discovery Names
and bottom plates the decks He
proof nothing underow caused
accepted by the nnaIity and
Of the explosion itself.
the Of the that
bunkers sxnch powder magazine
that
commencing boiler extending dagonay
deck dagonay the deck almost under the BRIDGE
downward through the
break also found
leading nearly directly under the military mast
backward through compartment just aft Of the
magazine The Of the explosion terrific that
nothing produced It.
The board will also that the armoriercng shells
found