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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-25
NOT CONFIRMED.

Key West, Fla, April 24-2:3O p. M
According TO dispatch boats which have
just reached this port from the United
States fleet. the port of Havana is
blockaded, but otherwise the situation
is unchanged. Contrary to reports,
previously received, these boats say
that rot a shot has yet been fired on
either side.
Quartermaster Joseph Hanson of the
gunbOat Helena, one of the prize crews
of which brought in the Michael Joves,
accidentally shot himself on the
steamer this afternoon. His wound is
not serious one.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-25

Reports having been published that Sec
rotary Alger intended to resign from the
cabinet on account of i'll health. it can be
stated after inquiry of the secretary him
self that there is no foundation whatever
for them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-25
SPAIN REPLIED
To ULT|MATUM
Important Feature Contained
In T0day'S Message.
DECLARATION OF
WAR AGAINST SPAIN
Will Be introduced In the Congress
For Sound Reasons.

Presidents Message Will Set Forth
the Facts In the Case, and For
nal Declaration Will Clear Away
Any misunderstanding Amorg
Neutrality-suspicious. For Trans
porting Troops Overland and Into
Cuba-Our Asiatic Fleet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-25
At THE TABERNACLE
Apostle Young FavOrs Peace If 1t Is
Possible.
THE GROWING WAR FEVER
SAYS 1T is NOT TO BE ENCoUR-
AGED.

Fears a Race War-Prophecies of
Joseph Smith-Danger of Internal
Troubles-Wants Peace and If
People Call Him a Coward He
Would Say He Was Only One In
the Shedding of Blood.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-25
AROUND FORT MONROE /
Censorship Exercised Over Move
mentS of Flying Squadron.
AN AMERICAN GIBRALTAR
IMPOSSIBLE FOR AN ENEMY TO
ENTER HAMPTON ROADS.

Work of Strengthening the Fortifica-
tons Around Fort Monroe Con-
tinues Without Cessation, To-
gether With Mining the Harbor-
Quiet Day With the Flying
Squadron.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-25
AGAIN OPENED FIRE.

On board the United States flagship
New York, off Havana April "a
Noor.-Morro batteries again opened
fire on fleet early this morning but
without effect
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-25

| On Board the Flagship New York, off
the Associated Press).-2 a. m.-Morro
Castle opened fire on the fighting
squadron of the United States at Ii
o'clock last night. About ten shots
We're sent in the direction of our ships,
but not one of them took effect, and no
shots were fired in return. The Span
iards evidently had seen the lights of
/ the New York while the latter was
signaling to a ship of the squadron.
The firing was reported by the officer
of the deck. Ensign J. r. Edie, to Cap
tain Chadwick, who was asleep at the
time. The young officer asked the cap
tain in command whether the New
York had not better discontinue sig
mailing.
No muttered Captain Chadwick,
with the utmost GOODNESS. There is no
necessity for stopping the signals. Go
ahead"
IN SILENT CONTEMPT.
A little later Captain Chadwick was
on the forward bridge, whence he
watched the tongues of flame shoot out
from the Moro Castle. He glanced in
the direction of the Spanish fortifica-
turned his back on them in silent con-
tempt and went back to his bed, per-
fectly certain the Spaniards could do
no damage at five miles, which was
then the approximate distance of the
flagship from MORO Castle.
Another officer said: THE Spaniards
probably became nervous and decided
they could not sleep without some fire.
works. They can't hit anything, any
way"
NO EXCITEMENT.
There was no excitement on board
the flagship during the Moro Castles
futile attempt at gunnery. The disci-
pline was really splendid. In fact, at
this hour many people on board the
flagship do not know that SPANS first
guns of war have been fired, and that
the New York was their target.
MORO Castle light, which was burn
ing brightly all the evening. was put
out at midnight. The Spaniards evil
IDENTIFY realized, though rather late
that the sole use of MORO lights at that
time had been to serve as a guide for
the fleet of the United States.
On Board Flagship New York. Off
Havana. April ACKNOWLEDGING the
early morning the MORO castle batter
les opened fire on the fleet, but with
been no casualties among our forces up
to this hour, and not a single shot has
been fired against the batteries
About o'clock this morning the
New York proceeded several miles
closer in shore. Not a breath of wind
stirred the sea, and the heat was ter
rible. Chaplain Royce held regular
Sunday services and rendered sacred
music, playing, among other sacred
airs, Onward Christian Soldiers
MORO castle and the city of Havana
can be seen plainly through glasses.
Torpedo boat Gushing, which arrived
from Key West this morning, returned
this afternoon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-25
OUR AsIATIc FLEET.
Five Ships of the Squadron Left
Hong Kong Under Sealed Orders.

Hong Kong Under Sealed Orders.
Hong Kong, April 24.-Five warshlps
belonging to the Uaited States squad
ron, accompanied by two store ships,
will leave here today under sealed or
ders. The United States cruisers Olyrn-
pia anu Baltimore viii await the ar
rival of the United States consul, Mr..
o. (. Williams, from Manila and will
follow the feet tomorrow. The foreign
enlistment act has been proclaimed by
the British authorities here, thus en-
forcing the neutrality of British sub
iectS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-25
LITTLE BULLETS.

Bishop of S
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10
DELAY SPRING WORK.
Repetition OF Last Weeks Conditions
Prevents Farmers from Making
Rapid Progress.

Chicago, May 4. - The reports as to
the condition of the crops throughout
the country, and the general effect of
the weather on the growth, cultivation
and harvest Of the same, were Tuesday
made by the directors of the several eli
mate and crop sections. The reports
received at Chicago were as follows:
Michigan-Cool nights retarded growth Of
all vegetation. Wheat, rye and clover and
grass have improved in color, but have
made very little growth Field work pro-
crossed rapidly. Dat seeding nearly COM
pleted and many early potatoes planted.
Fruit prospects still very good. Much
corn ground prepared with soil In fine con-
dition and planting will begin next week.
1ndiana-Cool weather, few rains. favor
able to farm work and growing crops;
frost did no injury. Wheat rye, barley,
clover. timothy and grass improved and
are in good condition. Piowing for corn
progressed rapidly and planting COM
menced. Tobacco beds fairly we'll begun;
potatoes growing slowly; oats small yet
1llinois-Rather too cold and wet again
for rapid work, but much corn land pre-
pared and planting begun over entire
state; will become general the last Of
this week: oats are up with fine even
stand: also little spring wheat and bar
ley: winter wheat and rye growing ra pidly;
pastures fine and stock generally out;
fruits blooming and setting heavily and
prospects for same excellent.
IoWa-Weather favorable for field work,
with sufficient moisture for all crops
Wheat and oats have made good stand and
grass is fairly we'll advanced. Some corn
planted in southern and eastern districts
and large area prepared with soil in fine
filth.
Wisconsin-Week cloudy cold and drv
until near the end, when liberal rains oc-
Cured with warm growing weather. Seed
ing completed in southern counties and
progressing rapidly in central and north
ern. Winter wheat and rye are improving;
stand six to eight inches; thick and
healthy. Early soWn oats, barley and
spring wheat coming up we'll. Corn plant
ms will begin in southern section next
week.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10
MANILA CAPTURED.
Report That the Stars and Stripes
Wave Over the Philippine Capital.

Hong Kong, May "A fast dispatch
steamer just arrived from the capital
of the Philippine islands, brings pos
tive information that the Spanish gov
ernor general of Manila has surren-
dered to Commod Dewey, in COM
mand of the American feet, and that
the stars and stripes are now floating
over the public buildings of the city.
Commodore Dewey's first act as soon
as the city capitulated was to land a
force of marines from the American
ships 20 preserve order. The American
officers and insurgent leaders then at
once set about organizing provisional
government.
The American flag was run up on
the forts and public buildings and the
city of Manila is now under a strong
guard of American marines. The trans
fer of authority was accomplished
without demonstration by resident
foreigners.
The last act of the governor general
before surrendering the city of Manila
was to cut the. cable connecting the
islands with this city, presumably to
prevent tidings of Spain's great mis-
fortune reaching Madrid. Commodore
Dewey is now in control of. the entire.
colony, as the few Spanish soldiers out
side of Manila are kept in check by the
insurgents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.
For the Week Ending May S.

For the Week Ending May s.
Thirty or more persons were killed in
a bread riot in Rome, Italy.
In Heckley and Pecos counties. Tex,
prairie fires burned over 100000 acres.
mail bag containing 5000 letters
was stolen at the depot in Belvidere, III.
The democrats of the Twenty-frst
Illinois district nominated Fred j. Kern
for congress.
Lexington, the county seat of Hender-
son county, Tenn, was almost de-
stroyed by fire.
The Kansas free silver republicans
will hold their state convention in To-
peka on June Is.
Chickamauga and Washington have
been decided upon as volunteer army
concentra ting points.
Gov. Black, of New York, has COM
missioned Frederick Dent Grant as
colonel of the Fourteenth regiment.
In hurricane which swept the Vir-
ginia and North Carolina coast many
vtssels were wrecked and IL lives were
lost.
A Yankee spy escaped from Havana
to Key West and told an interesting
story of the state of the beleaguered
city.
The Alabama populist state conven-
ton in Montgomery nominated a full
state ticket with G. B. Deans for gov
ernor.
The steamer Mariposa arrived in San
Francisco from Honolulu, making the
trip in 5 days and % hours, breaking all
records.
The town of Mobeetie, Tex, was al
most totally destroyed by cyclone and
four persons were killed and IS injured,
three fatally.
The cables of several mines that de-
fend New York harbor were found to
have been cut, probably by Spanish
symrathizers.
William Peters, Edward Linstead,
Mrs. Walter York and Mrs. James Miller
we're killed by the cars at a crossing
near Newmarket, Ont.
F. II. Myers, president of the First ma
tional bank of Carthage, n. Y, has dis
appeared, and bank funds amounting
10 $4,000 are missing.
The congress of Brazil opened at Rio
Janeiro and in his message President
Sales refused to renew the reciprocity
treaty with the United States.
Small streams overlooked their banks
on the Kansas-Ok]ahoma border and
thousands of acres of grain were food
ed and families driven from their
homes.
Congressional nominations: Illinois,
Eighth district, Albert j. Hopkins
(rep.) renominated; Twentieth, j. R.
Williams (dem.). Virginia, Fourth dis
trict, Sydney P. Epes (dem).
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10
has just been furnished by the off,
Gals of the colonial Office.

has just been furnished by the off,
Gals of the colonial Office.
The first cable dispatch announces
that the United States fleet entered
Manila harbor at daybreak Sunday
stationing itself opposite the city. A
fort opened fire on the American ships.
whereupon they shifted their position
to one near Cavite, in Manila bay, en-
gaging in fierce fight against both
the forts and the Spanish fleet.
The engagement here lasted two
hours and resulted in the humiliation
of the Spanish feet.
The Spaniards fought bravely against
superior force and suffered heavy losses,
Four hundred Spanish are reported
killed, including two commanders.
Their loss by fire is also probably very
great. The Spaniards would not give
in, and when the American feet re-
turned to Cavite some shots were fired
from the forts on shore, but our ships
poured in such a terrible cannonade
that further resistance was impossible.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10
PLANS OF SAMPSON,
His Fleet Divided and Portion of
1t Goes to Sea.

His Fleet Divided and a Portion of
1t Goes to Sea.
New York, May Sin a roundabout
way it is learned that Rear Admiral
Simpsons fleet has already been divid-
ed, that part of it has sailed for Key
West, probably for Puerto Rico, and
that the other division, consisting of
the smaller craft, has been left behind
to maintain the blockade of Cuba.
The Spanish fleet coming west con-
s;sts of four cruisers, two torpedo boat
destroyers and three torpedo boats.
The plan of the American campaign is
TO have the naval depot at Puerto Rico,
the coal station and the fortified tons
either destroyed or occupied by our
men before the Spanish fleet arrives. 1t
is designed to have the ships leave here
one by one and then meet at some given
point at sea. After destroying the base
of supplies the American fotilla will
then put to sea and try to engage the
Spanish fleet, which by that time ought
to be in the vicinity of Puerto Rico.
To Begin a Desperate Campaign.
Washington, May S. - It was said at
the navy department Wednesday morn
ing that several cruisers had been sent
to meet the Oregon, Marietta and Mic
theroy, as it is understood that the Cape
Verde fleet will begin it's desperate cam
paign by attempting the capture of
those ships. This may locate the
scene of the next naval battle below the
West Indies, off South America.
May Be Delayed.
Tampa, Fla, May Sit appears to be
almost a settled belief among army Of
ficers here that no movement Of United
States troops toward Cuba will take
place until after the meeting of the
Spanish fotilla with Rear Admiral
Simpsons squadron, which is now be-
lieved to be inevitable. Nevertheless
everything possible is being done to
put the United States troops in readi-
ness for immediate shipment.
Cienfuegos Bombarded.
New York, May 5.-A special to the
Press from Key West says: Cienfue-
gos has been bombarded. Not only did
the Marblehead silence the batteries of
the town on the afternoon of April 20,
but shelled the town itself, playing
havoc with the buildings and driving
thousands of the inhabitants to the in
terror. The shooting at the forts was
at 1000 yards. AS soon as the forts
were disabled Capt. McCalla ordered that
the fve-inch guns be given an elevation
to reach the 5000 yards.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10

A CURIOUS custom at the Havana
theaters is the throwing of doves at
the performers by the audience. The
birds have their feet tied with ribbons,
and the people have become so dexter
Gus in tossing them that they go
straight to the person for whom they
are designed. So great is the destitu.
ton there now that rich people pass
ing into the theater with these tokens
to bestow upon their favorite artists,
are frequently entreated by the starv.
Ing populace, who crowd about the
doors, to give the birds to them for
food for the sick ones at home.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10
70 Be MADE AN admiral
Commodore Dewey, the Hero of the
Philippines, Will Be Promo
ted for His Valor,
AMERICAN TROOPS TO HOLD THE FORT.
The President Is Waiting for an Offs-
ctal Report of the Victory-Plans
for the Cuban Campaign Being
Steadily Developed Admiral
SIMPSONS Fleet Sails.

Washington, May 4.-Representativ
Grout, of Vermont, Tuesday introduced
in the house the following resolution:
"Whereas, The intrepidity and skill dis
played by Commodore George Dewey in
his daring attack upon the Spanish feet
in Manila harbor and it's total destruction
covered as it was by the projecting guns
of surrounding forts. marks him as the
possessor Of high qualities as naval COM
mander: therefore,
Resolved. That he ought to be promoted
to the rank of admiral, and the president
is hereby authorized to nominate him for
that rank TO the senate, which body is
hereby authorized to confirm him. the gen.
eral laws regulating promotions in the
navy TO the contrary notwithstanding"
Will Be Made Admiral.
Washington, May 4.-Secretary Long
announced Tuesday that as soon as
the department received any official re-
port from Commodore Dewey, confirm
ing the press accounts of his victory in
the battle Of Manila, a cablegram would
he sent to the officer congratulating him
upon the splendid performance of the
American fleet under his direction.
Moreover, said the secretary, as soon
as the necessary confirmation is at
hand Commodore Dewey will be made
admiral in recognition of his valor.
Cabinet Meeting.
Washington, May 4. ~ The cabinet
meeting Tuesday resulted in decision
to await report from Commodore
Dswey and then to send him the num-
Der of troops he deemed necessary to
enforce our control of the Philippines.
The whole session was consumed in a
general discussion of past events. The
administration has practically decided
to occupy the Philippines with strong
military force as soon as possible after
Commodore Dewey's report, which is
expected to-day, has been received
For this purpose Pacific slope troops
will be used and it is expected that at
least 5000 will be enroute within the
next ten days. There does not seem to
be any doubt as to the governments
purpose to hold these islands pending
final settlement with Spain, when
they will be used as a collateral to Sc
cure the payment to the United States
If war indemnity.
Abandon a Town.
Montego bay, Jamaica, via Kingston.
Jamaica, May 4.-Gen. Pando, the com
mander of the Spanish forces in the
field, withdrew the Spanish garrison
from Bayamo, one of the important
towns of the province of, Santiago de
Cuba, April Is, and refugees who have
arrived here from Manzanillo. the port
of Bayamo, by the schooner Governor
Blake, say that Gen. Calixto Garcia, tn
insurgent commander, occupied the
town the next day.
Spanish Fort Demolished.
Key West, Fla, May 4.-The gunboat
Wilmington early yesterday morning
destroyed Spanish fort just being fin
ished about four miles east of Cojima
The Wilmington also fired at a troop of
cavalry while passing Jaruco beach
and two men were seen to drop on the
heach
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10

The rubber tree IS usually tapped
four times during the first year of it,
maturity, and the intervals of rest are
gradually diminished until it can be
tapped monthly. The rubber tree is
the mich COW of the vegetable king
dom; it's yield continues to increase
with frequent and skillful milking UNI
til it reaches its maximum. Properly
cared for, a tree will yield steadily up
to it's fortieth year; in some instances,
as long as so or 60 years. The yield
of gum, as well as the market price, is
variable; but healthy tree should
yield q revenue of SIS to $40 per an.
mum. 81 ts. 4 .....@a.=..s :.=$
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10
THE NATIONAL CONGRESS,
Daily Summary of the Work Being
Done in Washington by Our
Lawmakers.
WAR MEASURES HAVE THE PRECEDENCE
The Naval Appropriation and War
Deficiency Bills Promptly Passed
in the Senate and the HOuse-Pen-
siOners Also Receive Attention.
Other Business Transacted.

Washington, April 20. - Senator
Butler IN. CO. introduced a resolution
in the senate yesterday providing that
the United States bonded Indebtedness
should not be increased, but the cost of
the war should be betrayed by taxing
incomes.
Washington, April 30.-The report of
the conferees on the naval appro-
priation bill was agreed to in the SEN
ate yesterday. The measure as perfect
ed carries a little more than $57,OOO,-
900. Adjourned to Monday.
Washington, May 3.-The emergency
war deficiency bill (s35, 72c. o45) was
passed in the senate yesterday, as was
also bill to amend the postal laws
relating to the use of postal cards so
that persons using cards may provide
them, under certain restrictions. and
mail them by placing upon each one
cent stamp. Adjourned to the 4th.
Washington, May 5.-The conference
report on the Notifications bill was
agreed to in the senate yesterday and
3, long list of army officers was con-
frmed, among the civilians being Fitz-
hugh Lee, Representative Wheeler, of
Alabama; j. H. Wilson, of Delaware,
and Senator Sewall, of New Jersey, all
to be major generals. A joint resolu-
ton providing for filing by congress
the Office of president or vice president
in case of vacancy was adopted.
House.
Washington, April 20. - The debate
on the war revenue bill was the feature
of the day in the house yesterday,
though an urgency war measure was
passed by unanimous consent to re-
peal the limitations upon the purchase
Of quartermasters' supplies during the
existing war with Spain.
Washington, April 30.-In the house
yesterday the war revenue bill was
passed after sharp partisan debate
by vote of 181 to l31. The democrats
attacked the bond feature of the bill
Washington, May 2. 49, The time was
devoted in the house Saturday chiefly to
consideration of the conference report
upon the naval appropriation bill. The
report was rejected after three hours
of debate and further conference will
follow.
Washington, May BIN the house
yesterday the emergency war appro-
priation bill was passed, as was also
a resolution providing for the creation
of congressional commission to make
an exhaustive examination into the
postal service and report to congress.
Washington, May "A spirited de-
bate took place in the house yesterday
among the democrats over the vote
on the war revenue bill. Mr.. Grout
(Vt.) introduced joint resolution to
promote Commodore George Dewey to
the rank of admiral. At the night ses-
sion % pension bills were passed.
Washington, May 5.-The house yes
terday adopted the conference report
| upon the Notifications bill and the re-
mainder of the session was consumed
with the consideration of the Alaska
land bill. A joint resolution was intro
| duced for the annexation of the Ha-
Waiian islands,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1898-05-10

JOHN WANAMAKER, the merchant
prince of Philadelphia, offers to raise
argument and go with it to the front,
but he proposes to his employees that if
they wish to enlist against Spain their
positions shall be reopened to them
when they return; that in the mean
time their salaries shall continue, and
that IN insurance of ST, 900 will be car
ried on each one of them while they
Are engaged in military service. Rich
men may not be experts at going
through the eye of needle, but they
are not totally depraved, nevertheless.