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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
PLOTS AT MADRID.
Various Elements Seek to Overthrow
the Government.

New York, May IA dispatch to
the World from Madrid says: Weyler,
Robledo and the Carlist Republican
leaders have now deliberately set about
TO bring on a revolution in Spain, and
that very soon. They are plotting sep
arately and with different objects in
view, but they are working necessarily
rot :. common end-the destruction OF
the existing government, root and
branch. These arch-conspiratorS have
just adopted a new line of policy. They
have decided to offer amendments to
every bill in the cortes providing ways
and means for carrying on the war,
and TO oppose every financial measure
coming from the ministry.
Their purpose in adopting this policy
OF obstruction is to proiong the dead
lock in parliament, giving opportunity
for anarchists and the starving to riot,
and for other manifestations of popu-
lar discomfort, TO create such an in
fiammable condition of affairs through
out the kingdom that news of the next
Spanish reverse shall cause an explo-
sion. Weyler and Robledo expect then
a military dictatorship. headed by
Weyler.
The Republicans look for a revolu-
ton which shall sweep away the mon
archy. The Carlists laugh in their
sleeves and chucllle over the imminent
prospect of civil war.
The court of Spain and the Madrid
government have again separately
sounded the European courts and gov
ernments regarding what assistance
they would give to Spain during or at
the close Of her war with the United
States. Austria naturally was found to
be most willing to take the lead in any
action favorable to Spain, but her al
lies, Germany and Italy, although they
synlpatnize on principle with the queen
regent, do not care TO pick a quarrel
with the United States.
France and Russia gave really the
most enthusiastic expressions of SYM
pathy and assurance of a readiness to
help in any movement when the other
powers, even those on the continent
only. consider Intervention or mere
mediation feasible.
All the continental governments pre-
tend to throw upon England the whole
responsibility for their inaction and
charge her with playing into the hands
of America.
The Spanish government cannot yet,
for reasons of domestic politics, come
to an agreement with even the most
friendly European powers. because they
have intimated that they can only in
terfere TO mitigate the consequences of
SPANS unequal struggle with far
superior enemy. They say they cannot
mediate unless the Spanish government
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Washington Office of The Herald,
1415 q Street. N. w.

Washington, D. c., May 12.-Delegate
Ferguson, this afternoon, called I'D
and secured the passage of his bill
amending the private land claims act.
The old law provided for recognition of
the claims of settlers in New Mexico.
Arizona, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming and
Nevada, who have been in the continue
| Gus bona fide possession as a home. of
100 acres If land for 20 years prior to
| the survey by the United States of such
land, and for the issuing of patents to
such bona fide settlers. One section
OF the law limited the times for filing
claims to two years from the passage
of that law. This time has proved in
sufficient. The court of private land
claims was slow in getting into prac-
teal operation and cases were not rap
idly adJudicated. Home settlers could
not know whether to file their claims
until the validity of prior claims under
| private grants had been passed upon
| by the court Of private land claims, and
even now all of them have not been so
passed upon. Other bona fide settlers
do not seem to have understood their
rights in season to avail themselves
thereof
In its favorable report the committee
| says those who have entered on wild
and unsurveyed land in good faith and
generally under what they supposed to
be valid title and have actually lived
there, improving the same, making it
their home and maintaining actual and
| continuous occupancy for 90 years and
more, ought not to be dispossessed, on
a mere technicality, nor should any I'M
intentional neglect and delay in filing
their claims deprive them Of their
homes. The Ferguson BILL passed to-
day, extends the time for filing claims
to March s. 1890.
NEW UINTAH BILL.
At a conference between Judge King
and Representative Dingley this after
noon. a new draft of the bill opening
the Uintah Indian reservation was
agreed upon. The bill is now amended
to meet the objections of Mr.. Dingley,
and will probably pass the house next
week.
UTAH WAR MATTERS.
Representative King called on the
secretary of war this afternoon and
urged the nomination of Captain, VIII
lard Young as colonel of engineers. He
also pressed the claims OF Colonel Tat
lock. of Utah, to some appointment in
active service. Later Judge King call
ed on Quartermaster General Luding-
ton and asked that all purchases of
horses for the Utah troops be made
inside the limits of the state. He as
certained the stock, if purchased, would
not only be better, but cheaper. Judge
King thinks the government is paying
an unnecessary and extravagant price
for many of its horses and mules.
Judge King called at the treasury de-
partment this afternoon and asked the
officials to dismiss the case OF the
United States against Alfred Tenant
and others of Manti. This case involves
alleged timber depredations.
John A. Hatch was today commits
stoned postmaster at Woods Ctoss
Utah, and Sarah j. Newell at Spring
Hills, Wyo.
Pensions granted today: Idaho
Original. Samuel McQuoid, SoIu ers'
Home, sc. Widows-Larinda ]. White,
Caldwell, IS.
Wyoming-Increase John NJ. Tillard,
Basin City, IS to SO.
FRANK H. HOSFORD.
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WEARY OF THE WAR.
Sentiment In Spain Is In Favor Of
Peace

New York, May IA dispatch to the
Herald from Madrid says: Your cor
respondent has had a conversation with
one of the. members of the cabinet,
which may throw the true light upon
the workings of the Spanish politicians
at the present moment. He said: "A
change in the cabinet is bound TO come,
and almost at once. In that change
Senior Moret will be the first TO go,
and with him those others who are not
popular under the present condition of
public sentiment
THAT means" 1 asked, that more
energetic war measures will be inaugu-
rated"
To my surprise he replied: 81 con-
slider that any change which may come
will be in favor of peace. The truth
is, everyone now at heart wishes peace,
but there are none brave enough to
speak OUT
do you think General Campos is the
coming MANI" l asked.
Well he replied, somewhat hesitat-
ingly, II consider that by the middle OF
next month General Campos will be in
power, and, although his will be mill
tary government. it will be in favor of
peace
The Spanish people are weary of the
war, of Cuba. and of all the trouble,
stagnation of trade. misery and starva-
ton as something too narrowing. They
cannot fight against it,
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MEDDLEsoME EUROPE.
Three Powers Propose to Restrain
Il - American Operations.

=
London, May 12.-An evening news
paper publishes the following from a
source that is alleged to be authorita-
tive:
AT beast three of the great powers
are determined to prevent America
from bringing war into European
waters. Manila only escaped lombard
ment through the active intervention
of the German consul, acting under the
direct orders of the emperor.
when the news arrived at Manila
that Commodore Dewey has been or
dered to take the place the German
residents sent a pressing request to
Berlin, demanding help and protection
from the double danger of lombard
ment and the exposure to the plumber
ing natives. The response was prompt
The German consul was instructed to
oppose energetically all useless devas-
tation beyond the proper acts Of war,
to oppose the debarkation of the Amer
leans unless in sufficient force to main
tain order, to protect the lives and
property Of Germans and to fix the
amount of damages sustained by Ger
mans.
instructions were at the same time
sent to the commander of the German
squadron at Kiao Chou bay and by
tomorrow four German warships will
be at Manila.
"In the meantime three ambassadors,
not including Sir Julian Pauncefote,
have made friendly representations to
Secretary Day, reminding him that ac-
cording to the presidents message, the
liberation of Cuba was the sole object
of the war, and that hence the bonn
bardment of the natives will be con-
trary to the avowed sentiments of the
United States. Coupled with this rep
resentation was the reminder that the
rights OF the European residents must
be respected. President Mckinley was
impressed with the arguments, and it
ordered TO partially raise the blockade
of Havana and to seek to destroy the
Spanish feet
If the United States takes possession
of Hawaii, during the present war with
Spain, it is believed Europe will en-
deavor TO insist that the occupation OF
Hawaii was an incident of the war and
the continental powers Will desire 20
include Hawaii in the apportionment
OF territory, perhaps as a partial Offset
against the Philippine islands.
In the best informed diplomatic cir
Giles confidence is expressed that the
United States will not be permitted. 10
acquire such strength in the far east,
as is involved in the occupation of the
Philippines and Hawaii without reck-
oning with the powers. Great Britain
on the contrary, as the Associated
Press has the best grounds for assert
iEg, desires the United States to retain
the Philippine islands even in prefer
ence to taking them herself.
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FLAT DENIALS.
Nothing In the Stories of Foreign
Interference.

Washington, May Fin all official
quarters, the state department and diplo-
matte circles, the reports coming from
London to the effect that some of the
continental powers, particularly Germany
and France, have made protests against
American occupation of the Philippines,
are met with fat denials. These denials
are made in the most specific manner by
French and German officials. They are
beginning to feel considerable annoyance
at these oft-repeated reports, and they
are inclined to attach some significance
to the fact that all of them emanate from
London. In at least one embassy OF
continental power, this tendency at Lon
don has received official attention, and
the notice of the state department has
been drawn to it during an official inter-
view. Both the German and French au-
thorities feel that their declaration OF
neutrality should be received in good
faith and without the frequent intimation
that they are about to intervene to de-
feat the ends of the United States AS
showing how far-fetched such reports
are, an ambassador stated tonight that
Intervention along the lines suggested by
be so clearly against American interests
as to amount to casus belli. Being one
of the four ambassadors at Washington,
he was in a position to state that there
was no truth in the publicatio at London
cabled to this country, that the ambassa-
doris have made joint representations to
Secretary Day concerning the occupation
Of the Philippines. Judge Day treats the
report as purely fanciful. and dismissed
it by remarking that nothing whatever or
the kind had occurred.
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NEW ENGLAND SCARED.
Stories of Spanish Warships Cause
General Alarm

Portsmouth. N. H, May 12.-Rear Ad-
miral Carpenter. the commandant at
the navy yards here, received q dispatch
from Rear Admiral Erben at New York
today. informing him that the rear adj
miral had information which he con-
sidered accurate that the Spanish ships
were heading toward the New England
coast. Commandant Carpenter imme-
diately informed the mayor. and the
mayor at once telephoned to Governor
Ramsdell and telegraphed the authori-
ties at Washington for the necessary
orders to bring the New Hampshire
troops TO Portsmouth as soon as pos
sible.
Nothing has been seen off this coast
or reported by incoming vessels at the
port to furnish foundation for Rear
Admiral Erben's message, but the au-
thorities are moving quickly and TAX
ing every precaution in view of the
possibility of its correctness.
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VICTIMS oF THE FIGHT.
Records of Ensign Bagley and Lieu
tenant Bernadou.

Washington, May 12.-Sad news came
to the navy department this morning
from the blOckading fleet of the Gu
ban fleet, telling of the killing of five
American sailors, the first to shed their
life blood for the country since the
outbreak of the war.
Ensign Bagley, who was killed, is a
native of North Carolina.
His mother, Mrs w. H. Bagley, re-
sides at 125 South street, Raleigh, N.
c.. He was appointed to the naval
academy in September, 1891, from the
Fourth district of North Carolina. He
graduated June 80 last, and was ap-
pointed an ensign on the day follow
ing While a cadet attached to the
academy he was assigned to make
cruises in the Texas, Montgomery, In
diana and Maine. Upon being appointed
an ensign last June he was assigned to
duty on the Indiana, but in the follow
ing month was transferred to the
Maine. He served on that ship until
Nov. % last, when he was ordered TO
the Columbian Iron Works for duty
In connection with the WinsloW, which
was under construction at that time.
When she was completed and put in
commission last December, he was at
tached to her and remained so until the
moment of his death. The disposition
of the remains of the young officer
it is believed they will be taken from
Key West with a detail of naval Off
GERS.
Lieutenant John Baptist Bernadou,
who is reported as being wounded, is
one of the most dashing and venture
some young officers in the naval ser
vice 1t was because Of this very quail
ity that he was selected for the COM
nfand of the Winslow, as it was known
that the service required would be of
the most hazardous character. Lieu
tenant Bernadou is really an expert in
torpedo work He watched the build
ing of the Winslow almost from the
time the keel was laid to her trial trip
as inspector in charge, and took COM
mand of her Immediately upon her ac-
ceptance by the government. He was
born November, 1858. in Philadelphia,
and was appointed to the naval acad-
my by President Grant in 1876. He
was a midshipman in 1882 and an en-
sign, junior grade, in March, 1888. In
June of the following year he received
his appointment as a full ensign. In
1892 he became a lieutenant, junior
grade, and attained his full fieutenancy
in 1896.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
Will Command Expedition to the
Philippines.
TWELVE THOUSAND
TROOPS WILL BE SENT
GENERAL MERRITT Is APPOINT
ED MILITARY GOVERNOR
Otis Will Be Second In Command
Troops Will Start as Soon as Ar
rangements Can Be Made-Steam-
er Pekin Will Be Ready By Tues
day-Minnesota's Quota

Washington, May 12.-The United
States will establish temporary gov
eminent over the Philippine islands.
Orders have been issued for Major
General Wesley A. Merritt. now COM
manding the department of the east at
New York, to proceed to Manila with
the least possible delay for the pur-
pose of assuming the Office OF military
governor of the Philippines.
Similar orders TO proceed to the
Philippines were sent to Major General
E. S. Otis, commanding the department
Of the Colorado at Denver, who has
just recently been released from duty
as president of the court martial which
tried Captain o. NJ. Carter of the en-
Sineer corps. The orders to General
Otis direct him to report to General
Merritt for duty under his direction in
the Philippine islands. General Otis
will be second in command and will
in case of the absence or disability of
General Merritt.
Orders were also issued for an army
corps of 10000 men for immediate duty
in the Philippines. This corps viii be
made up Of regulars and volunteer or
CARNATIONS stationed on the Pacific
coast and in the far western states.
Generdl MSrrltt was dl the war Oe-
partment today in consultation with
the secretary of war, General Miles and
the bureau chiefs, with regard to the
organization of the expedition.
Prompt action will be had in the
matter with a view to having the
troops make an early start on their
long voyage across the Pacific.
General Merritt will leave this after
noon for New York to arrange his
DriVatN affairs DreDaratOrv m deOSrr-
ure for San Francisco. He said that
it was his purpose to sail from San
Francisco as soon as possible. Complete
arrangements have been made for the
equipment, transportation and SUBJ
sistence OF the troops, and they will
be able TO start for Manila shortly af-
ter the arrival at San Francisco.
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AUSTRIA's NEUTRALITY.
Formal Declaration Is Not Considered
Necessary

Budapest. May 12.-Baron Banffy, re-
plying to an Interpolation in the lower
house of the diet today, said: THE
government has not thought it neces-
sary to issue a formal declaration of
neutrality in the present war. AL
though 1t is unfortunate that the war
could not be prevented. it does not fol-
low that Austria Hungary is called
upon to adopt a special attitude in the
matter. The friendly relations of Aus
tria Hungary with both powers imply
an unconditional neutrality without q
formal declaration Moreover an Off
cial declaration of neutrality would not
correspond with Austria Hungarys
practice in similar cases. as she has
only thrice done so during the present
century, and then when the belliger-
ents were Austria Hungary's immedi-
ate neighbors."
The premier added: 1.-The govern
ment is of the opinion that there is
no occasion to take such special meas
ures for the security of the Hungarians
in the United States, as 1t is quite out
of the question that they will expert
ence annoyance or unfavorable treat
ment. Also. in view of the belliger-
ents' reputation of privateering there
is no reason to fear Austria Hungary
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
COMBINE AGAINST
AMERICA AND ENGLAND
Europe Fears Serious Acts of Ag-
erosion From America.
Several Continental Powers Threaten
Interference In the Philippines
Germany Wants Slice of Our Re
cent Observation-Disclosures Pre-
mier Asserts Neutrality, But Sym
pathizes With Spain-A Warning
to Great Britain.

London, May 1.-THE st. James Ga
zette says: important signs of the
uneasiness of Europe in it's fear of an
archy at home and aggressions abroad
are reflected in London financial circles.
Russia is raising loan Of S12,000,00o
and, more significant still, she is raising
it in Germany. The Bank of England
is directing its energies to the accumu-
lation of a gold reserve, a fashion
without recent precedent, while Japan,
not content with the vast sum she re-
ceived from China on Saturday, is pre-
pairing for fresh loan of 10000 900.
The reapprochement between Germany
and Russia and Russia and Austria is
very marked"
All this, the st. James Gazette be-
Heves, portends combination against
America and Great Britain, las we are
universally regarded as forming part OF
this transatlantic aggression on Eu-
rope" and the article warns Great
Britain to prepare for struggle which
may involve the most important events
since the fall of Napoleon
In conclusion the st. James Gazette
remarks: Europe believes America is
trying her strength on Spain, and that
her inevitable victory will be followed
by similar acts of aggression towards
other powers with interests in the At
lantic and the Pacific
GERMANY'S NERVE.
There are unmistakable signs that the
continental powers have already taken
steps to share in the fruits of the
American victory at Manila.
Germany has intimated TO the United
States, it is said here that she expects
to have a voice in the disposition Of the
Philippine Islands, basing her claim on
German interests in the islands. Dip
lomats who are in a position to know
the facts in the case credit the report
that Germany may demand exclusive
control of Samoa as the price of her ac-
quesence to American sovereignty over
the Philippine Islands.
, Or, as an alternative. Germany may
demand one or more of the Philippine
Islands, including a harbor suitable for
a coaFdepot in Hawaii, which promises
to add to the complications.
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GERMANY's NEUTRALITY.
Again Forcibly Asserted By Semi
official Paper.

Berlin, May 1.-THE semi-official
North German Gazette this afternoon,
in DENYING q report in the interview
between Emperor William and United
States Ambassador White, relative to
the German governments attitude to-
wards the United States says:
The Americans cannot doubt the
character Of our strict and perfectly
loyal neutrality after the repeated Of
fetal declarations.
The Gazette adds: Let this also be
a hint to the English, French and
Austrian newspapers, which are so
anxious to represent the government
and public opinion of Germany as
hostile to the president and people of
the United States. The imperial policy
has a right to feel confident that its
more than a century old friendship to a
state in which millions of Germans
have found second home will not be
disturbed without urgent reasons"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-13
ARMOUR ELEVATOR BURNED.
Million Bushels of Grain Destroyed st
Chicago.

Chicago. May 12.-Fire destroyed
more than a million bushels of grain
in Armour's elevator D, together with
the structure, today. The flames
spread through a portion of the vast
lumber district around Twenty second
and Morgan streets, entailing a loss
estimated at nearly a million dollars,
which, however, is fully covered by in
surance. A brisk southeast wind, keep
ing the flames toward the Chicago
river. was all that saved the entire
lumber district from destruction.
The losses are: Armour elevator D.
owned by the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy railroad. s1S0,co0; insurance,
sl50,0CO. Armour & Co. and Joseph
Letter, 10000 bushels of wheat, s1S7. 900;
Armour & Co.. 250.0 bushels of oats,
$4,000; Armour & Co., $4,000 bushels
of rye, s21. 900: Swannell Manufacturing
company, Wright & Lawther and the
National Linseed Oil company, 100, 600
bushels of fiaxseed, $3.50. 900. Total,
1914 COO.
Francis Bierdler & Co. sustained the
heaviest damage from burned lumber,
losing 5000, 600 feet, valued at $50, 900.
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Troops From Minnesota.

st. Paul. May Ex-Governor Clough
this afternoon received a telegram from
the war department asking him to des-
ignate one regiment to go to the Phil
ippines. He selected the Thirteenth,
Colonel Reeves which was mustered
in on May Z, the Fifteenth, which was
mustered in on the 6th. having been
previously selected for the Tampa as
signment. Colonel Clague. of the quar-
termaster's department, called for bids
for transportation to San Francisco.
They probably Will leave tomorrow.
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PEKIN GETTING READY.
Troop Ship VIII Put to Sea By Tues
daY Next

San Francisco. May 12.-The steamer
City of Pekin was removed from the
dry dock this afternoon and taken to
her dock. Admiral Miller has issued
orders to have her cOaled tonight and
at the navy pay Office the information
was given out that she would take on
her stores at the dock instead Of going
TO Mare Island, as originally intended.
Unless something unforeseen happens,
the vessel will be ready for sea by
Tuesday next.
The work Of Transforming the steam
ers Connemaugh and Ohio into troop
ships will be rushed as soon as def
mite plans have been decided upon.
Their construction makes the task
comparatively easy one.