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Evening star., 1898-04-15
AN INCOMPLETE COALITION.
1t is Thought England, II Not Ger
many, Will stand AIoof.


Much interest was expressed among sem
ators today in the report of the probable
renewal Of the concert Of the European
powers In the interest of peace between the
United States and Spain. While senators
as a rule professed to be ignorant of the
movement, they generally expressed the
opinion that the report was based upoa,
actual developments, because they consid-
cred nothing more probable than that the
powers should continue the effort when
once made.
Opinions among senators differ as to the
probable effect of any such representations
as are said to be contemplated, or as TO
the extent that the powers would go in the
matter. The opinion of those senators
most conversant with European affairs Is
that no complete coalition can be secured
in any very radical protest against the
course of the United States. This is based
upon the belief, which amounts to an un-
derstanding in some cases, that Great
Britain will not join in any representation
that will manifest a prejudice against the
United States. Some Of the senators of
this class say that when the crucial test
shall come Great Britain will make no op-
position to the course Of the U:lited States.
recognizing independence. Confidence is
generally expressed that Germany also
would hesitate in taking an extreme posi-
ton.
All, however, consider 1t probable that
the representations will be renewed in some
form, because it is understood that all
Europe fears that war over Cuba may
involve all Europe.
The more conservative senators express
the opinion that any representation that
will be made should have the most careful
consideration and cause the people of this
country to stop and think before insisting
upon plunging into a war.
On the other hand, the element in the
Senate that wants action is not impressed
with the Importance of the European move.
and says that but little importance would
attach to the representations if made. The
latter opinion appears to be paramount and
the indications are that the Senate will
not be restrained by the possibilities of this
source as now outlined
Evening star., 1898-04-15
BAILEY AND THE SPEAKER.
An Exciting Scene I'm the House .
Representative.

At the opening of the session of the
House of Representatives today there was
an echo OF the scene in the House Wednes-
day, when the Cuban resolutions were
passed Mr.. Bailey CTexas) rose to a ques-
ton of personal privilege, and sent to the
clerks desk an extract from a Philadel-
phia paper which made him responsible
for the disgraceful occurrence upon the
floor. Mr.. Bailey said that a public man
was seldom justified in replying to criti-
cism, but in this case he could not in JUS
tice to himself, allow such a statement to
pass without reply. He affirmed that If
there was any individual responsible for
the scene it must rest upon the Speaker
himself. He read from the Congressional
Record the report of the colloquy to sus-
tain this position.
While MIR. Bailey was making his ar
raisnment of the Speaker hot words pass
ed between him and Mr. Dalzell of Pennsyl-
Vania, who alleged that Mr.. Bailey was
taking his daily airing and that he had, as
the papers had stated. lost his head.
MIR. Bailey responded angrily that gentle
men when insulted and called liars were
charged with having lost their heads IL
they resented it. He said he would inf
nitely prefer to lose his head in resentins
= NAAAA his SciA-ieSpeCt IN submit
ting to one.
The House was keyed up to an intense
pitch. The democrats applauded Mr.. Bal
leys utterances and the republicans broke
into cheers when the Speaker, with a voice
trembling with suppressed feeling, decIar-
ed That he refused to enter into a discus
sion or his course with Mr.. Bailey. what
ever ne mad done Wednesday last or any
other Gay in the presence OF the House and
OF LOCO witnesses. He scored Mr.. Bailey
severely, and said he was ready to rest his
1ustitcation upon the Judgment of those
who had witnessed it,
Mr. Bailey attempted to reply. bur the
regular order was demanded and routine
business resumed.
Mr.. Fleming (Ga-), as a matter of nr;vi-
lese' asked that the committee on naval af-
lars be discharged from the further con-
slderatlon of his resolution calling unon
the Secretary of the Navy to know whether
'he report OF the testimony before the board
OF Inquiry on the Maine disaster contained
all the testimony taken by that board.
Ihs Speaker ruled that the Fleming reso-
luton was not privileged. The House then
took up the private calendar, this being
private bill day.
Evening star., 1898-04-15
No Vote in the Senate Today is
Probable.
LONG LIST OF SPEAKERS AHEAD
Uncertainty Over the Resolutions
to Be Adopted.
WHAT THE PROSPECTS ARE

The prospects now are that there will be
no vote in theSenate today. There will be
night session, perhaps lasting long into
the evening, although effort will be
made by the conservative senators to Sc
cure an adjournment at O'Clock. An
other attempt will be made TO reach an
agreement to vote tomorrow, but, with the
long list of senator's yet to speak, there is
little hope of success.
There is still uncertainty as to the char
acter of the resolutions the Senate will
adopt. but the indications are that the
amendment recognizing the independence
of the Cuban republic will be adopted.
1t is doubtful, however, whether Il reso-
luton with this provision in it will be sent
to the President. 1t would be in order IL
the Senate resolutions with the Foraker
amendment were adopted a substitute
for the House resolutions for the House to
concur in the Senate amendment and thus
dispose of the matter without conference.
A motion 70 concur would be in order,
and If the radical pro-Cubans should vote
as they talk concurrence would be had.
approve or to veto.
1t is not believed, however that the
House will concur in the Senate resolution
T.
The surest way to secure prompt and ef-
fective action would be to adopt the reso-
lutions as reported by Senator Davis.
The House would concur in these and
time be saved. But if the Foraker resolu-
tions are adopted there will probably be
conference committee Of the two houses,
and the Davis resolutions will probably re-
ceive the concurrent approval of Congress.
OnnoReh In ActfOn
The men who are opposed to any sort of
action are doing their best to procure de-
lay, and those most radical on the other
side are unintentionally aiding them by
qutbbling over the terms Of the resolutions.
Mr.. Daniel declared that he would exhaust
his physical endurance to procure the rec
ogn!tion of the republic, though 1t is OBJ
yious to observers that il he is thus insist
ent the men who want nothing done will
find comfort and satisfaction in his action
The desire for action is so general and
the Davis resolutions so strong that the
Senate will be very impa tient of delay that
cannot help being embarrassing to this
government from a military point Of view
If a majority Of the Senate favors the re-
public, as is claimed, there will be no oc-
casion for Mr.. Daniel to exhaust his phys
ical endurance; but in that event there
may be some senators on the other side
with superabundant physical endurance to
be exhausted.
Whether the vote will come this evening,
late tonight, in the morning, after an all
night session, or whether there will be
still further delay, cannot be determined
now. Chairman Davis expects to get all
agreement toward the close of the day.
Evening star., 1898-04-15
is CRANDALL A fAKIR?
he Claims He Laid Mines in the Harbor of
Havana.
Alleged That He fs Coming Here to
Tell His Story to Govern
ment ORcfuls.

CHICAGO, April 15.-Confirmation of the
reported arrest of Weyier's alleged torpedo
agent, Crandall. alias Escardo, Is difficult
If not impossible, here. There is q dispo-
sitton among acquaintances of John Wilkie
the new chief of the United States secret
service, to credit him with the arrest, and
some go so far as TO assert that he in per-
son was probably one of the three officers
who are said to have arrested CrandalI.
Highwood, where the arrest is described
as having taken place, is little hamlet
near Fort Sheridan. The people are large
ly ex-soldiers and others having more or
| less connection with the fort. Today High
wood was all astir over the alleged arrest,
but no such person as CrandalI is remem-
bered, and the first inkling of the matter
came to Highwood people today through
newspapers.
No Foundation for Story.
No incident remotely suggesting the ar
rest is recalled. The Baltimore and Ohio
officials in Chicago say they have no
knowledge as to the truth or otherwise of
the report Of Crandall and his captors 60
ing east from Chicago over their line
captain Porter, who is in charge Of the
federal secret service matters In Chicago,
said today that he had no knowledge of
taken place. At the office of Chief of Po-
lice Ripley similar statements were made
treasury officials say they know nothing
OF the arrest of a man named Charles A.
Crandall, who, 1t is said claims to have
planted mines in Havana harbor under the
direction Of General Weyler. No officer Of
the secret service of the Treasury had any,
thing to do with the arrest No officer has
been detailed at any time for the purpose
OF hunting down CrandaH or any other
man suspected Of having been connected
with the Maine disaster.
The Crandall referred to above. according
to dispatch to the New York World from
Chicago, was taken into custody in this lat
ter city last night by United States secre.
service agents, and is now en- route here to
tell what he knows to the government. Ac-
cording to Crandall, he was employed as a
torpedo expert by Weyler to lay mines in
Havana harbor. He says he placed seven
teen mines and ten torpedoes in that har-
Dor. One mine was placed at buoy No. 4.
at which the Inflated Maine was moored.
Evening star., 1898-04-15
A NAVAL DEMONSTRATION.
England and Germany Not Favorable
to the Suggestion.

ROME, April 15.-The Populo Romano
today says it understands the powers of
Europe will intervene between the United
States and Spain in favor of the latter
country, and, it adds, according to in
formation gathered in well-lnformed quar-
ters, the Intervention will take the form of
a naval demonstration, in which all the
powers viii participate.
Discrctifted In London.
LONDON, April 15.-Tbe British foreign
Office does not believe the powers will
make naval demonstration.
England and Germany Out of It,
LONDON, April ia special dis-atch
from Paris. referring to the rumors of
Proposition to make an International naval
demonstratitn off the Island of Cuba. saws
Austria is taking the lead in the matter,
but 1t is understood that Great Britain and
Germany are no, favorable to the susges-
tiCn.
The Spanish ambassador made long
visit to the British foreign office TODAY
ard later the Austrian Ambassador called.
Evening star., 1898-04-15
HAITrs PAPER MONEY.
Its Retirement TO Be Provided for b,
"a Loan Of $s8,1O0,OO0.

Its Retirement TO Be Provided for by
Loan of $3,alps0O0.
United States Minister TerBes at Port au
Prince has forwarded to the State Depart
ment copy of law passed by the last
legislature of the Republic of Haiti. author
izing the government to negotiate loan Of
%s,'oo,oOor for the purpose Of retiring the
paper money now in circulation in that
country.
The minister recently received letter
from Mr.. Brutus st. Victor. secretary of
state for foreign affairs of Haiti. informing
him OF the action of t4e legislature and
saving, the important 4elations existing
between the two government have decided
the. Haitian government to contract this
loan of 50 100000 in the American market,
ana pray You to have the kindness to
transmit on the first occasion to the De-
partHnent of State at Washington the docu-
ments which have requested you to GER
tify. You will please. at the same time, in
form officially the United States govern
ment that our minister plenipotentiary at
Washington, Mr.. ]. NJ. Leger. is charged to
eject this loan.''
Evening star., 1898-04-15
ALL QUIET IN HAVANA.
RumOred Accident ON the IOwa-Ne'
EOtintiOns With Insur9ents.

RumOred Accident ON the IOwa-Ne-
gotiatiOns With Insurgents.
HAVANA, April 10, . a.m.-The weather
is fine and cool, ana all is quiet here.
The Spanish cruiser Conde de Venandido
arrived here today from Santiago de Cuba.
The British steamer Ravensdale. from
Halifax, April 5; the French steamer Yer
sailles. from St. Nazaire, on March u, via
Corunna, on March q. for Vera Cruz. and
the Spanish steamer Mexico, from New
York, on April 10, for Havana. Progresso
and Vera Cruz. reached here today.
An American citizen, named Joaquin Be-
tarcourt, was arrested yesterday, charged
with bringing correspondence from an in
surgent camp. The British consul, MIR.
Gollan, in charge of the United States in
terests here, demanded that the prisoner
pe released, and the latter was accordingly
granted his 1reedt m.
The Comercio says today that while the
United State battle ship Iowa was engaged
in gun-firing practice at Key West re-
Gently q turret fell off, owing to its sus-
penders giving way, causing panic among
the crew, thinking 1t was like the Maine.
''tha effect of a submarine mine, set by the
Spaniards."
The same paper comments favorably on
Don Carlos: patriotic attitude"
Commission to Visit Insurgents.
1t has been decided that the colonial
government. with the approval Of the gov
ernment at Madrid. is to send Seniors Gi-
berga, Dolz and Viondi in the character of
parliamentaries, to treat with the insur-
gents. If appointed the officials mentioned
will go to the insurgents camp. 1t is re-
ported that they may start today.
Considerable anxiety is manifested here
as to the outcome of the Cuban crisis and
the final attitude which President McKin-
ley will assume.
1t Is said that a majority of the sugar
estates have finished gathering their crops.
The result is not yet known. and only par
tiaI success is expected, owing to the lack
of laborers.
The conservatives of Santiago de Cuba
viii not take part in the, next elections,
owing to a disagreement with the governor.
Dispatches from Madrid announce that
Don Carlos said he would only go into civil
war in case the national honor was insult
Evening star., 1898-04-15
SPAIN'S ATTITUDE.
The Relfnquishment of Cuba Has
Never Been Thought Of


Never Been Thought Of
In view of conflicting reports as to tn,
attitude of Spain, semi-official statement
was secured today from high authority,
speaking with full Information of the facts
reclted. The statement is as follows:
Once and for all let ii be understood
that the erroneous Impressions insid!ously
conveyed to the American public as to
Spain's REIMBURSEMENT of the Island of
Cuba are false and are calculated to inspire
false hopes and embarrass intelligent ac-
ton.
''The government of Spain has never en-
tertained the thought, end never will en-
tertatE 1t, of evacuating Cuba. At no time
has there been a consideration of any step
Withdrawing the sovereignty of Spain over
her West Indian colonies.
THE honor and cignity of Spain revolt
at the suggestion of the independence of
Cuba, which would alike reduce the island
10 the misery of irresponsible rule, and at
the same time terminate Spanish author
ity inseparably bound up with tn. pros
rerity of the island.
For this and other reasons the reports
that Spain is slowly yielding to a retire
ment from Cuba are both mischievous and
groundless. No ruler, no statesman, no
cCTteS VI SPAIN WoulO ever consider such
humiliation, but in the face of it, Spain, al
ways desirous of peace and ready by every
honorable means to secure peace will stand
resolutely in defense of her inalienable
rights, her sovereignty and her honor. and
moral support of the entire civilized world"
she feels confident she has whith her the
The status OF affairs at the Spanish leea-
tfon remains unchanged today, Senior Polo
having received no specific instructions to
leave, although the affairs at the legation
are now IN complate readiness il the min
ister's stay here becomes untenable
Evening star., 1898-04-15
WAR WILL DE ONE-SIDED,

Hiram Maxim Points Out Spain's
Weakness in Equipment.
LONDON, April 15.-Hiram Maxim, the
American inventor of rapid-fre guns, says
ne thinks the war will be terribly one-sided
and that the result is foregone conclusion.
He adds:
ANY superiority which the Spaniards
nave In the number of ships is overwhelm-
ingly counterbalanced by the greater
strength, equipment and speed of the Amer
lean Warships. Spain has no resources in
ing of ships, while Americas resources are
thoroughly adequate
Evening star., 1898-04-15
AFTER MORE VESSELS.
The Government Negotiating for More
Ocean Steamers.


Ocean Steamers.
Word comes from London that the United
States is negotiating for the purchase of
the Cunard steamer Lucania and the North
German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Friedrich.
The result of the negotiations is not known.
The Navy Department has practically
completed arrangements for the purchase
of the fine steamer Venezuela of the Red
d. Line and the Brazilian cruiser Nicthe
roy, and it is said that negotiations have
also been reopened for the requirement of
the formidable Chilean man-of-war OHig-
gins. The negotiations for the last two
named vessels are being conducted through
Charles r. Flint & Co. of New York, which
firm has extensive commercial relations
with Brazil and Chile.
An important deal under consideration by
the Navy Department is the purchase of
the Pacific mail steamer China, the new
steamer ST. Paul of the Alaska line and
the steamer Senator of San Francisco. The
China is now at Yokohama, and if she is
purchased will be fitted out there and as
signed to duty with the Asiatic squadron.
She is SO constructed that she can carry
a large armament and be powerful vessel
in offensive warfare She now flies the
Hawaiian flag.
An agent of the government is negotiat-
ing with the Hamilton Steamboat Company
of Toronto, Canada. for the purchase of
the fast steamer Modjeska of that line,
with view to its transformation into a
United States gunboat. The Modjeska is a
Clyde-built steamer of high speed and has
been on the route between Toronto and
Hamilton for several years.
Among the foreign-built ships which the
United States government is said to be try
ing to secure are the torpedo cruisers Tupy
and Timburi. These vessels were built at
kiel. Germany, for the Brazilian navy, and
are among the fastest ships of their kind
in the world.
An Hour More of Work.
The hours of labor in the office of the
chief OF engineers and in the office of the
ad5utant general Of the army have been
Increased, owing to the additional amount
OF work imposed upon those departments
In consequence Of the preparations for ex-
tensive military operations. From today
the offices open at $50 In the morning and
do not close until 4:30 o'clock in the after
noon, thus requiring an hours more work
on the part of the clerks and employees In
these departments than is the case with the
employees OF the other departments of the
government.
Naval Nominations,
The President today sent the following
naval nominations to the Senate: Lieuten-
ant Gunior grade) Wiley R. NJ. Field, to be
a lieutenant; A. H. Robertson, c. b. Nor
gan, Carlo B. Britain, VIM. NJ. Crosse,
John F. Hubbard, ensigns, to be lieuten-
ants, junior grade.
Evening star., 1898-04-15
TO JOIN THE FLYING SQUADRON.
Rumors of Change in Key West
Fleet Causes Dix0ufet,

rlect Causes Dt8Qutet.
Special From Staff Correspondent.
KEY WEST, Fla, April 15.-Disquieting
rumors are afioat that some of the vessels
In the fleet are to be sent to join the flying
squadron, with Porto Rico as an objective
point. No official confirmation can be had,
and officers are inclined to discredit the ru-
NOR. Nevertheless, there is a feeling that
some of the ships now lying off Key West
may not be called to appear off Havana
That city is now undergoing peaceful
Isolation almost effective as blockade
but the people who suffer while Congress
and the executive wrangIe are those whom
armed intervention is meant to relieve
The steamer San Marcos, which arrived
from New York today, brought a few ma
rlnes.
The east coast steamer from Miami,
which was said to be bringing detachment
OF regular troops, had no such passengers.
Some regulars are expected Saturday
PEPPER.
Evening star., 1898-04-15

ed or the loss Of Cuba sanctioned by the
government.
La Lucha publishes an article entitled,
Sleeping and Cackling.' In which it says:
"At Madrid the people have been sleeping
all the time. President Mckinley has not
been sleeping nor eating, but he has been
cackling. and when a hen cackles it is time
to get an egg. SO an egg is expected"
A majority OF the newspapers assert to-
day that General Lee Will not return to
Havana.
Evening star., 1898-04-15
ACRAlD OF pRIvATEERs.

T"ssehSer Busfness On Pacific Liners
is Falling on.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 15.-Rumors of
the impending war have caused a marked
decrease in ths passenger business of the
Pacific Mail and Oriental Steamship Com
panies. Twenty passengers that were book
ell for the orient by a recent outgoing
steamer Cancelled their booking a few days
tefore the steamer sailed, owing to fear of
being held up by privateers on the high
seas. These steamers each carry from one
to four Howitzers
Evening star., 1898-04-15
Strategic Board Meets,

There was another long meeting at the
Navy Department today of the stategic
board. which is considering plans for Of
fensive and defensive operations in the
event of war. Those present included As
sistant Secretary Roosevelt Captain Clover,
Captain Barker and Rear Admiral Walker
Evening star., 1898-04-15
The regular permanent family

The regular permanent family
circulation of The Evening Star
in Washington is more than
double that of any other paper,
whether published in the morn
ing or in the afternoon.
As a medium for unobiec-
tionable advertisements it there
fore stands unequaled and un-
approachable.
Evening star., 1898-04-15
WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
Feeling at the Capitol Over suxxcsted
intervention

The suggestion CT Intervention by the
powers between Spain and the United
States excites at the Capitol resentment
r. ther than apprehension. Such interven-
tion will not ne recognized nor tolerated
IL il is attempted, 1t will have no influence
Evening star., 1898-04-15
Gov. wolcott ASK. War Fund.

BOSTON. April 15.-Gov. wolcott sent a
message to the legislature this afternoon
recommending an emergency appropriation
Of 100000 to increase the efficiency Of the
state militia,
Evening star., 1898-04-15
FLYING saUADR0N SIGHTED.
Will he Hack i'm Hampton Roads This
EHsntns-
NORFOLK.

Evening.
NORFOLK, Va, ArTil 1a. pm.-The
weather bureau reports the flying squadron
ten miles east of the capes and coming in.
1t will be in the roads in an hour.
Evening star., 1898-04-15
Naval NOminati tiOns.

The President today sent the following
naval nominations to the Senate: Lieuten-
ant 0unior grade) Wiley r. NJ. Field, to be
a lieutenant; A. H. Robertson, C. b. Nor
gan, Carlo B. Britain. VIM. NJ. Crosse,
John F. Hubbard, ensigns, to be lieuten-
ants. junior grade.
Evening star., 1898-04-15

unless. perhaps, that of leading to direct
declaration Of war. 1t will probably not
have even that influence.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-10-07

A couple of political harlots, who
reside in HALEY, have resorted to
political tricks, to defeat Judge
Stockslager tor reelection, that
would puke buzzard, and brands
them as hopeless fools. Tho at
tempt of these two worthless to cast
reflections upon the judicial career
OF Hon. G. 0. Stockslager, have
brought them into disreputc with
every decent attorney in the state,
AS well as with every voter in this
judicial district. To express the
contempt in which these two petty
foegers are now held, ono would
have TO burn his lips with BIAS
phemey or befoul them with bill
lingsgatc. The people OF this dis
trict are "onto" these fellows, and
the methods they have resorted 10
insures Judge Stockslager's re-
election.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1898-10-07

Fusion has got black eye all
over the state. The trouble seems
to be that there are not offices
enough to enable the fuse. ees to
whack-up satisfactorily all around.
They all want the big piece of pie,
and, when that is denied them,
they proceed to buck their ticket.
Give the fusionists plenty of rope
and they will hang themselves.