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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
RUSHING TO HAVANA.
Saloon Men and Gambler. Tind Sew
BONANZA.

Havana, Dec. 5-llayana now looks
more like an American city than ever
before In its existence. Americans
come by every boat, undcterred by
fever or by lack Of quarters, which Is
being felt severely, officers being quar-
tered In all the hotels and In many
residences The unloading Of trans.
ports keeps an almost constant ccssion
OF horses, mules, ambulances, army
wagons and stores passing through the
streets.
Americans, even In uniform, no
longer attract moro than passing
notice. American business men are
making themselves felt, though, ms
usual, the saloon man is the first TO
Offer his goods TO the public. Amer
lean saloons are opening In all parts Of
the city, while gamblers are ready TO
open games as soon as protection II
afforded. This IL something not likely
20 be given, as army officers are OPP
posed to permitting gambling OF any
anrl
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
TORNADO or FIRE.
over ~ 900. 900 Lost within Three Hours
In New York.

New York, Dec. Sin n binding
rninstorm the massive block Of build
ings on broadway, Nos. 1858 10 $50, and
included between Murray aud Warren
streets. was almost destroyed by ire
within three hours more than mil
lion dollars worth Of property was de-
stroyed
The fire began In the Hve-story brick
building occupied by the mems fur
nishing firm Of Rogers, Peet 4 Co., on
the southwest corner Of broadway and
Warren streets. Adjoining the Rog-
ers-Peet building and south Of II was
tho magnificent white building Of the
Home Life Insurance company, aud
next 10 this was the brown.stone build
ing Of the Postal Telegraph company,
erected at a cost Of millions, only afew
years ago.
Within few minutes after the dis
oovery Of the Gre, the Rogers-Peet
building was roaring furnace, and
an alarm had been turned In, which
brought more than a score Of engines
10 the scene. II was but a short time
when the flames had eaten through
the wall OF the Home Life building,
and were roaring high above that
lofty structure. Thousands Of people
had gathered on the scene, and thf
binding glare Of the flames liz up The
lower part OF the city. Even In this
downpour the great crowds Of people
grew, and the police reserves wer'
called out from many stations an'
kept the people back for blocks. Groa
showers OF sparks were carried In al
directions by the gale, that blew siSt!
miles hn hour. IL was a picturesque
fire. Chief Bonner and several insur
anec men place the entire loss n
81, OOO, 900.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Washington, Dee 5,-lu accordance
with orders from the war department,
several regiment Of the United states
army will In few weeks embark for
the Philippines. Tho order Which In.
i'rd,d6s the rh1'd1nt'itry, and The Sec
ond, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Fifteenth
aud rwentiethrrsimeuts, require, that
these regiments Dee prepared Tor pro-
longed foreign field service ia the trop.
les outside the limit OF tho United
states. The regiments, with cavnlry,
are ordered 60 rvudrgy0u, at san Fran.
cisco between january 4 undl2.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Lexington, Ky, Dee. 6.-ovcr 800
growers Of tobacco In Kentucky met
here today, 10 devise plan Of action
against tho combination Of tobacco
manufacturers, which, they claim,
threatens TO completely control the
tobacco industry, aud In the end, de-
privc the grower Of ms reasonable
profits. IL was decided that the
former should organize to protect their
own interests aud committees were
appointed to effect am Organization and
urge the attorney general ~ the state
aud the United States district attorney
to begin proceeding, against the trust
undcr the antitrust law,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Washington. Dec. 5.--hlajor-ucnera
Wheeler was a center OF attraction
and congrutulation when he appeared
Ia the House to resume his congress
siunal dutlea General Wheeler said
he probably would resign from the
army, but his plans were not yet
definitely liked. III there is going
10 be any more fighting, want Ia
stay Ia the army said the General,
"but n the lighting Is over, want "
return TO civil life
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
TROOPS ARE COMING HOME
viii DO Mustered Out Within o
Few Days,


Washington. Dec Senator Can
non called NJ the war department yes
terday and saw Adjutaut General Cor
bin. The adiuiant general promised
that the Utah cavalry troop. Captain
joseph T. Cainc. now stationed at the
Preside. aud battery e, Utah volun'
teers, Captain Frank W. Jennings now
stationed At Angel island, should be
Immediately mustered out Of the ser
vice, with travel pay.
The secretary Of war has signed m
order honorably discharging Bismarck
Snyder, private In battery a, Utah
volunteers, now stationed at Manila.
Snyder Is young lawyer Of Park city,
and took gallant part In the battle OF
Manila.
Preside, San Francisco, Dec. o.
Captain Caine received from Senator
Cannon, 1T Washington, this telegram
"war department promises me this
morning 10 discharge your troops im'
medlately, with travel pay"
For some time the Utah cavalry Of
hcors have been quietly at work.
through Senator Cannon, looking n
the muster out Of the troop, which u
now assured. II Ia probable that the
volunteers will return 10 Utah about
Jan g., and then be given thirty day
furlough before the iinpl release.
Il "a rumorcd here that Captain Jcn
nlngs Of the Utah battery at Anre
island also received FROM Washington
advice, that hIs command would a
once be- mustered out
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Washington. Dec. THE house was
IN session less than half au hour when
the deaths Of MISUNDERSTANDING
~ ohio aud Love OF Mississippi were
announced. and an adjournment was
taken out Of respect to their memory.
The customary resolution for the
distribution OF the presidents message
To the several committees having juris-
diction. was adopted, and the def
cheney bin, carrying the appropriations
for the extraordinary expenses OF the
army aud navy, from January I to
July I, 1893, was reported. The report
Of the Hawaiian commission, trans
United by the president, was laid
before the house aud referred to the
committee on territories, together
with bill offered by Mr.. HIT TO carry
out the recommendations OF the com
mittcc
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
ExAlBlrloN or CHEEK.
Ex-senator Miiier Thus Cbarsoi srifes the
Panama Canal Omctis' Mission.

Ex-senator miller Thus Cbarac 'erifes the
Panama Canal Omcais' Mission
New York. Dec. 5.-Ex-Seuator War
ncr Miller. who was at the head Of the
Nicaraguan Canal company, in pun
he statement, touching tire fact that
representatives Of the Panama Canal
company are reported 10 have gone to
Washington supposedly 10 oppose the
building Of the Nicaragua canal sa'n
he looked upon II rs IAN astounding
piece Of cffronery on their part Mr.
Miller calls attention 10 message
sent to congress by President Hays on
March 8. isso. In which he said.
"Thc policy Of this country Is ca
nal under American control Inc
United States cannot consent 20 the
surrender Of this control to any
European power or to asy com0inA-
tion Of European powers. Our com
morclal interest In II Ia greater than all
other countries, while It's relation 10
our power aud prosperity as nation
20 our means Of defense. our unity,
peace and safety, are matters OF para
mount concern To the people OF the
United states"
Mr., Miller then says; 1.-THE Ameri-
can people will have no canal under
any auspices save their own, that Of
their own government, and " the
Panama canal Is ever built, II must bs
surrendered TO the control Of the
United StAtca.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Madrid. Dec 6-rhc body Of the late
King Alfonso NH was solcmnly trans.
fcrrcd last week, Ia accordance with
the custom, from the vault la tho
Escuriol. whore tho bodies OF the Span
ish kings are left Tor thirteen years 20
immunity, To a magnificent permanent
vault, after ana elaborate ceremony Tor
formal Identification.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
PRIVATE SESSIONS HELD.
both Sides Predict Treaty WIN Be signed
within Week.

Paris, Dec. b.-The United States
and Spanish peace commissioners held
private sessions today, Afterward
Representatives OF both sides predicted
confidently that the treaty would be
signed within week unless unfore.
seen complications arose.
The American commissioners say
there is no foundation for the reports
circulated IN the United States and
eRbled back that President Mckinley
has forwarded 10 the American com
missioners Instructions 10 insist upon
Spain yielding a coalIng base in the
Carolines and that the Spanlnrds arc
endeavorlng to renew their opposition
TO cesslon OF the Philippines. Both
commissions recognized that the latteI
question Is settled.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
A RocHsFoRr ROMANCE.
Ambassador Porter Dsnie. the Editors
Statements.


Paris, Dec. B.-Henry Roehsforts
editor Of the lntranslgcant, having de-
elarcd In that paper that General
Horace Porter. United states ambas-
sador 10 France, recently said England
financed the Drcyfus syndicate with a
view Of dividing aud weakening
France. General Porter, ON being
shown the paper, said that Roeheforts
statement was fabrication, pure and
simple.
Colonel Picquart, now In custody and
awaiting trial on n charge OF having
communicated To his counsel docu-
ments that had come Into his possess
sion la the military department OF the
secret service, has applied 10 the court
OF cessation, now engaged with the
Drcyfus affair, 10 declare whether he
Is amenable 10 military or civil iuris-
dictlon. His application Is based upon
various articles In the case OF criminal
procedure.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
CAUSE OF DELAY.
Peace Commissioner. Must Discuss Minor
Matters.


Matters.
Washington, Dec. 0.-Whilc II Is be.
ginning 10 be recognized that the
chances are against the conclusion OF
the work Of the peace commissioners
In Paris In time for the Americans to
take the steamer Of the 10th for home
the officials are not discouraged at the
outlook, knowing that the delay In
the proceedings OF the commission nd.
mita Of n reasonable explanation. For
instance, there has been some din
Guilty IN reaching an agreement M TO
the disposition Of the public property
In the Philippines, including war ma
terlal, guns and stores II seems, how
ever, likely now that the commission
era will agree To adopt plan for the
disposition OF these claims, based upon
tho procedure that governed In the
case Of tho Spanish properties In Pu-
srto Rico. twill not be necessary, II
IL hoped, TO send a Joint evacuation
commission 10 Manila, rs was done In
tho evacuation OF Puerto Rico, but
simply to adopt tho plan laid down by
the Puerto Rican commission.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Sank Rapids Mimi. Dee About
a dozen OF the White Earth Indians
have been campcd ON small lake about
hitccu miles north of hurc. killing
game contrary 10 rho law tame War
den stephens, ln company with ID. w.
ulason OF this place went ont and at
tempted To arrest them The Indians
drove the men out of tho camp aud
threatened 10 scalp tbcm 10 they came
back Later sheriff lombough, with
posse OF twenty-five men. are after
the reda, but they have not yet been
found.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

New York, Dec. 5.-The Nova
Scotia schooner Walleda has arrived
from Gonaives and reports that during
the height OF the hurricane on Noyem-
Der es, In IatLsnda IL - ap......I. -.
she sighted dismantled schooner OF
about 700 tons dying signals Of dis
tress II was nearly dark at the time
and her crew could be seen on the
decks, gesticulating frantleally for as
sistance. The walleda bore down on
the stranger and got close under her
% aud hailed her.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

Court Finds Abandonment Not Duo 60
Neglect OF Omcer.

Washington, Dee. THE findings Of
the court Of inquiry concerning the
abaidIhmSrrr oi the infanti 7Tfesr--
during the storm OF October 20, have
been made public. The finding Is
summed up In the statement that the
court finds the abandonment was not
due To any fault or neglect on the part
OF any onlcerof the navy and that the
court does not think any further pro
eeedings sh 1uld be- instituted.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
THREATs AGAINST sPANINRps'
Residents Of Cuban towns neing ordered
g. Leave or Ne Hung.

MfHlNruiH OF auliAm Towns N'iNA Nf"'fff
ta Leave or ue Hung.
Havana. Dec. THE scpnrntist
papers continue to publish articles ,n.
sultlng the Spanish residents, telling
the latter To- leave the island or pre-
pare TO be- hanged. Many spanish
families are leaving the interior
towns, fearing that the insurgcnt
forces will take possession ~ them
before tho arrival Of the American
troops.
A committee representing native
irregular troops who fought under the
Spanish nag against the insurgents
has called at the headquarters Of tho
United states commission saying these
men are anxious 10 return 10 their
homes, but are afraid to do No ON ac'
count Of ,l,e ,hre~,a conte,ncd IN SOME
Of the Cuban newspapers. The com
mittce requested the American com
missioncrs to adopt measures 10 guar
antce the lives Of those former soldier
Of spain. The Americans listened at
tcntiycly 10 the representations, prom
ised their visitors that the lives Of th'
men would be protected, aud advisc'
them To return to their own homes an'
commence work.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
DEATHS AT HAVANA.
Tiiihy Conditional the Cause Of an APpaiiinE
Death Hate.

NEW YoRK, Dec. s.-surgcon General
Wyman OF the marine hospital SER
vice has received a report from DR. w.
y. Hummer, the United States sanitary
Inspector at llayana, covering the
week ending Nov. 20, which shows
little or no improvement In the health
conditions Of that city, In spite Of the
efforts now being made 10 prepare II
for the American army Of occupation.
la the week there were 40 deaths,
giving Rn annual death rate Of ilf.iO
per thousand, most Of them being due
20 the filthy condition OF the city and
the lack Of good food, yellow foyer,
cntcricis fever, malarial fever aud per-
nicious fever are credited with caus-
Ing respectively four, thirty-two, sixty
four and nine deathsi hiNty'uinc arc
attributed 10 cntcricis, twcnty-siS To
dyscntcry, one 20 starvation, nine TO
pneumonia aud Gfty.fye 10 tubcrcu'
losis. OF the four cases Of yellow fever
two were among the Spanish troops
In military hospitals, and the others
among civilians DIR. Drummer thinks
there are less than sixty cases In tho
ettv
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
POPE NOT HOSTILE.
Ready 20 Co Operate with 4. s. In Restor'
Ing order In the Philippines,

London, Dec. 6.-Mr. William Il.
Stead, editor OF the Review OF Re-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Vatican, gives TO the correspondent Of
the Associated Press an unqualified
denial OF all stories, representing that
the Pope is hostile to the American
policy regarding the Philippines. on
the contrary, his Holiness is ready 10
cooperate with the United States IN
restoring order there.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09
WOULD BE a MEXICAN MAN
A Pilipine Chlnaman Applies for Ameri-
eau Cititenship.

Washington, Dee. the United
States Government Is being called up
ON ~ face some of the questions OF
interest resulting from the expansion
policy, A question u the greatest Inn
portancc Is the determination OF the
status Of some Of our newly acquired
citizens or subjects Already a China
man by birth but u Filipino by citi-
Eonship has applied Tor recognition as
an American citizen. Another China
man la Hawaii wants o passport show
ing lac is citizen Of the United States.
The annexation law prohibits the COM
ing into the limits ~ the United States
OF Chinese persons from Hawaii, but
tho constitutlonallty OF amy act that
proposes to discrimluat, among Ameri-
can citizens has been raised, and this
Chinuman h a citizen by adoption.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-12-09

oscar uuRord Of clifton, was bodily
injured by the explosion Of blast
that he thought had already been
fired. lie was standing within u few
feet OF the shot when IL exploded,
badly mutilatlng both hands aud
otherwise seriously injurlng him.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-01
PRESIDENT TO GAIN TIME.

Washington, March 31.-The Democrats
of the foreign affairs committee attempted
to force immediate action today but the
Republicans standing by their agreement
of yesterday to wait until Monday,
steadily set their faces against having
their hands forced. They stated that If
the present negotiations failed they would
be willing to act on Monday. Mr.. Cleary
Democrat of Missouri, moved that the
sub committee on the Cuban question be
dicharqed from further consideration of
this resolution recognizing the indie
pendence of Cuba and all kindred resolu.
tions No vote was taken on this PROPOSE
ton, the Republicans occupying the time
until the hour of adjournment in discuss
ing the situation and arguing that the
President in courtesy should have the
additional few days he had asked for be-
fore action was taken.
Mr.. Adams who saw the President this
morning said the negotiations would
either succeed or fail before Monday.
Mr.. Clark's motion was pending when
the committee adjourned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-01
TALK OF MEDIATION.
Suggestions For This End May Be Expect
ed at Any Time.

Washington, March 31.-The state de-
partment and the Spanish legation main
tanned an outward aspect OF serenity to-
day DESPITE the critical conditions exist
ing. Among the callers at the state de-
partment, this being diplomatic day, were
the German ambassador, the Austrian
minister, the Venezuelan minister and
Mr.. Macarthur, secretary of the .. S. le-
CATION at Madrid, who has just arrived
from the Spanish capital The presence
of the Austrian minister, Mr.. Won
Gongelmuller, was of more than pass
ing interest owing to the close relations
between Spain and Austria and the re-
ports from Vienna that the Austria min
lister at Washington was instructed to
aid in any movement initiated by
France toward mediation. Mr.. Won
Hengelmuller saw both Secretary Sher-
man and Assistant Secretary Day. He
asked to be excused from communicating
in any way with the press. The state
department officials were equally reticent
as to the purpose Of his call. 1t is not
believed, however, that any European
power thus far has taken the first step
toward mediation, although it will not
be unexpected and is even apprehended
at any time. The French ambassador
M. Cambon was not among the day E
callers at the state department so that it
was apparent that France had not yet
determined to make the first overture
for mediation.
Among the leading diplomats the usual
course Of mediation is being seriously
discussed upon the presumption that it
will become an actual factor in the
situation II q war crisis develops within
the next few days A member of the
corps said today that the mediation pre-
ceded o declaration of war; and that il
the great powers took any action it would
follow quickly when it became apparent,
as the result of Spain's reply, that an
inevitable conflict was at hand. He said
also that under such circumstances be
fore Congress took UP the consideration
of the recently proposed declaration OF
executive branch that the powers desired
few days delay in order that theil
friendly influences might be exerted il
order to avert var The Spanish minis
ter, Senior Polo y Bernabe, maintained
his usual composure. His endurance ha!
been put to the test within the last ten
days, for hardly night passes that he
and his entire staff are not engaged I'm
til and 3 o'clock in the morning. When
the critical condition of affairs was sug-
gested to him he shook his head, indicat
ing that he believed the apprehension was
magnified and suggested that as he had
received an invitation to dine with q
distinguished official the latter part oil
April it was hardly probable tht he
would be called upon to retire as result
OF war before that time. On the actual
conditions of affairs the minister pre-
served his usual absolute silence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-04-01
SPANS COUNTER PROPOSITION.

Washington, March 91.-President Mo
Kinley's assurance to Congress in regard
10 the outlook for settlement of the
Cuban difficulty without war between
this country and Spain are based upon
concentrations made to him by Minis
ter Woodford. Gen. Woodford thinks
that after repeated conferences with Pre-
,niar Sagasta and other members of the
Spanish ministry that after today's meet
ing of the Spanish cabinet that govern
lnent of it's own accord will make pro.
position to this country looking to the
definite settlement of the Cuban CUES
tion. The proposition is expected to COW
er three points, as follows:
First-That Spain will send the recon-
centrados back to their homes and sup
ply them means of sustaining life until
normal conditions can be restored.
Second-That there will be an armistice
between Spain and Cuba with the end in
view of securing a settlement of the
difficulties and the withdrawal of the
Spanish forces from Cuba.
Third-In case Of failure of the
Cubans and Spaniards to come to an
understanding during the armistice
Spain will submit the entire matter to
President Mckinley as arbitrator, with
the understanding that he will decide in
the event for the absolute independence
of Cuba,