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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
HAvANA'S GRAVE PLIGHT.
Tho Cuban Forces Threaten to Mako .
Dash Upon the City.

Havana Cuba.-The Cubans are gather
ing in considerable numbers around Havana
and threaten to make dash OH the capital
at any moment. The situation is so grave
in this respect that General Arolas, Colonel
Paglein, and delegation of the Artillery
Department inspected and reinforced the
Notifications on the outskirts of the city.
General Arolas, who is the Spanish mill
tary commander of Havana, intends TO re-
inforce still further the stragetical posi-
tions, fearing that the Americans may land
all army, and the Cubans, joining them,
may lead them to the weakest points on the
land side, 1t is well known fact that
Havana is practically defenceless by land.
The exact number of Cuban soldiers now
in Havana province is 5000. From Pinar
del Rio 1000 more can come within
twenty-four hours.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

There !s more intolerable nuisance
in the theater than the big hat. This
nuisance. says a Boston exchange, is
the late conner. Sometimes he is alone;
he has dined heavily; he has been late
in deciding where to go; he saunters
leisurely down the aisle; his seat is at
least six places from the aisle; he apollo
gizes loudly and steps carefully on male
and female feet. Or he Is one of the
ater party. He and his friends come in
the full glory Of evening dress, but they
come late. There are people on the
stage, but the theater party does not
see them as II enters--nor do those seat
ed near them until the party, with
much ceremony, is seated.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
FREELAND, PA, APRIL IA, 1898

Senator Mason told good story re-
Gently in connection with the immigra-
tion bill. The senator took n trip into
the northwest not long ago, visiting
section where there are many immi-
grants from Sweden and Norway. He
was In the restaurant at a railway dep
OF and observed the conductor of the
train come in and purchase something
to eat at the counter. In some manner
the conductor dropped his commuta-
tion meal ticket upon the floor, and n
sturdy swede who wore hob-nailed
boots stepped upon it. "And do you
know" concluded the senator, that
when the conductor picked up that
ticket he found the Swede had punched
$40 out of It'll"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
SPA|N'S LATEST SCHEME.
TRYING TO GAIN TIME
GENERAL BLANco ORDERED. TO sUs-
PEND HosTILITIES.

Tho Captain-Gensrali is to Prepare n Way
for Peace-The European Powers Advised
This Action-Of Course, Spain May Do
fend Herself If tho Patriots Fight ON and
Sho Continues Preparations.
Madrid, April 14.-The Cabinet has is
sued an official note which says that the
Ministers have authorized Captain General
Blanco to suspend hos.ilities in Cuba for
such time as he thinks convenient in order
TO prepare the way for peace
Gen. Correa, Minister Of War, has made
the following statement, which may be
taken as summing up the reasons why the
war party within the Government adopted
the concession made by their colleagues
at is a mistake to say that the Govern
ment has granted an armistice to the
rebels. / would not have agreed to that.
would rather have left the Cabinet, for
such action would be tantamount to recog-
nizing the rebels as belligerents. What
the Government agreed to in response to
the invitation of the powers is this:
mot to prosecute hostilitilities for such
time as Gen Blanco may deem expedient
as preparatory to peace. ! acceded to this
cessation of hostilties because to reject the
suggestion of the powers would have been
to divorce Spain from the whole world. If
! left the Cabinet should be bequeathng
an evil heritage to my successor
81 believe that Gen. Blanco will proclaim
the concession of truce, and also the will
lingness of the Government to offer indu-
gent terms to the rebels. If during the
truce there are important submissions, il
the United States withdraws its men-of-
war from the neighborhood of Cuba and
the Philippine Islands, all will be well, and
way to peace will be speedily arranged;
but if not, then the war will be continued
in Cuba, and the powers will be obliged to
ask of the United States absolute neutrality
and the dissolution of the tlibustering
committee in New York
"All this does not prevent the Spanish
Government from continuing to make mill
tary preparations and to place the Penin-
sula, the Canary and Balearic Islands and
Porto Rico in II state of defence"
The report that the condition of the
armistice include the withdrawal of the
American fleets from waters near Cuba
and the Philippine Islands is reproduced
everywhere, but there is nothing to sub
stantiate its truth.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

There is still one state, Mississippi,
that does not observe Christmas as
legal holiday, and there is but one day
that Is so recognized by all of the
states. and that is Sunday. The Fourth
OF July Is ignored as holiday in the
laws Of Minnesota, and Arkansas, Ken
lucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New
Hampshire and Rhode Island do not
recognize January as legal holiday.
Memorial day is observed as such in "a
states.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

st. Thomas AN outbreak against for
eigners, especially Americans, is expected
at San Juan de Porto Rico at any moment,
and so serious has the situation become that
United States Consul p. C. Hanna has
been ordered to this island for safety. The
Consul and all the members of the Ameri-
can colony spent the night on board the
British steamer Virsnins. The people
have become very turbulent. The military
has not been able TO prevent bloodshed.
Riots have occurred in many towns.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
RESOLUTIONS DECLARE WAR.
Mandatory Measures by tho Foreign Com
mittees VIII be for Intervention.

mittees VIII be for Intervention.
Washington, d. Mandatory resolu-
tons directing the President to intervene in
Cuba, and couched in such terms as to
amount practically to declaration of war,
will be reported to both houses of Con-
gress at once. The preamble Of the resolu-
tions says, in effect:
"That the horrible condition of affairs
existing for more than three years in the
island of Cuba, so near to our borders, is
shocking and disgrace TO Christian civili-
cation; that it has eliminated in the de-
struction of United States battleship and
2G6 of her officers and crew while on
friendly visit in the harbor of Havana, and
that such things as this cannot longer be
tolerated, and that therefore, carrying out
the suggestion in the Presidents message
that Congress should act, be it resolved
"First-That the people Of the island Of
Cuba are and of right ought to be free and
independent
"Second-That the war Spain is waging
against Cuba is so destructive of the COM
mercial and property interests of the Uni
ted States, and SO cruel, barbarous and in
human in its character as to make it the
duty of the United States to demand, and
the Government of the United States here
by does demand that she at once withdraw
her land and naval forces from Cuba and
Cuban waters.
"Third-That the President Of the Uni
ted States be, and he hereby is, empowered
and directed to use the entire land and
naval forces of the United States to carry
these resolutions into effect.
"Fourth-That the President is author
lied to call out the militia of the different
States-t such an extent as may be neces-
sary to carry these resolutions into effect"
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

Washington, d. C.-Secretary of the
Navy Long and Assistant Secretary Roose-
welt have prepared communication asking
Congress for authority to enroll the naval
militia and the merchant marine in the
regular service. This, if authority is
granted, will mean the immediate increase
of the navy by 5000 trained officers and
men of the militia, and large number of
seamen and officers from the merchant
marine
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
spain's "Horn.ts- Prepare for Sea.

st. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands. The
Spanish torpedo fleet is making hurried
preparations for sea. Each one of the tor
pedo boats and destroyers has been coaled
to its full capacity. The torpedo boats
carry from eighteen to twenty-five tons and
the destroyers a hundred tons each. The
crews are in good condition and are very
enthusiastic. Senor Vilamil, the COM
mander of the fleet, is momentarily ex-
pecting orders from Madrid.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
a conspicuous exception

The General has not perceptiby changed
in appearance since he was last in Wash
ington. His eye is as bright and his step
as elastic as ever, and nothing IN his man
ner indicated that there had been anything
unusual in his experience. How long he
will remain in Washington is not known,
but it is assumed that he will make his
wishes conform to those of the President az
to the length of his stay.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, April IL. 1898.


Jacksonville, Fla. The Cuban Junta
here has receivad very important letter
from General Gomez, While its contents
have been guarded very carefully and the
main portion sent on to the New York
Junta's office, tits ascertained that it brings
news that Gomez is preparing to co-ope-
rate with the United States forces in case
of war in an attack upon Havana. Calixto
Garcia has passed the trocha, and he and
Gomez, with 49, 900 troops, are now march
ing westward and toward Havana. The
insurgents are recruiting in all sections,
and from good authority it is ascertained
that Gomez promises to have from 5000
to 10000 troops behind Havana to aid in
reducing it,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
New warships Sail for This Side.

Weymouth, England. United States
cruiser Topeka, formerly the Diosenes,
Lieut.. John j. Knapp in command, and
the torpedo boat Somers, commanded by
Ensign W. Hazeton, have sailed for the
United States Fifteen men for the To-
peka were obtained from the American
line steamer ST. Paul at Southampton. All
the men OH board the St Paul were anxious
10 join the cruiser.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

II Is said the Tartars have a quaint
custom OF taking guest by the ear
when inviting him TO eat or drink with
them. Such a proceeding is unneces-
sary in this country. The guest gem
orally does the grabbing over here
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

Old Point Comfort, Va.-The flying
squadron has been ordered to sea. The gun
has been fired, and the squadron sails at
once. The Key West squadron has also
been warned to be on their guard, and
Captain Sampson is expected to send one
or more ships on picket service in the
Florida channel.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

Some funny requests reach congress
men, but Representative Lacey, of Iowa
thinks that letter which he received
from a constituent takes the cake
please send me-" said the writer, "all
the obituaries about congressman that
are published. do so like to read about
dead congressmen."
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

Capt. Sigsbce's apothegm, at is bet
ter to know than to think" is likely to
become q permanent saying, remarks
facetious exchange. Yet the trouble
will remain that there are so many
people who think they know but really
do not know enough to think.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

The recent death of Jock Darling, the
famous guide Of the Maine woods and
the ancestor of two generations oil
guides, removes man who for half a
century was known TO all hunters and
sportsmen OF New England.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
states.

Afraid of mice?" said city woman,
In tones Of astonishment. why. I like
them. They are dear little things. In
the fall numbers Of the field mice make
their way into our house. have had
them sit on the rocker of my chair
while was sewing" Where now are
the Knockers at woman's courage?
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

As an inducement to manufacturers
to locate there Alabama has exempted
cotton mills from taxation for period
of ten years, and as a result many new
mills will soon be in operation in that
etAte
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

Bishop Coleman, OF Delaware, has
publicly condemned the custom OF
erecting what he calls heather monu,
ments" in Christian cemeteries. Among
heather monuments he classes obelisks.
wrecked ships, broken shafts and urns.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

As an example of the sway which the
bargain craze has over women, girl
In Detroit is suing for breach of prom.
ise, and places her damages at 5000.
Her feelings must have been a job lot.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
Torpedo Boat Rowan Launched.

Seattle, Wash. The United States tor.
pedo boat Rowan, the first war vessel built
in the State of Washington, has been sue
cessfully launched.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

1t is said that a Kentucky surgeon
replaced with wooden leg the broken
leg Of steer that was caught under
falling tree at Bowling Green.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14
LEE WASHlNGTON'S HERO.
An Enthusiastic Reception Given to tho
Consul-Goneral.

An Enthusiastic Reception Given to tho
Consul-GeneraI.
Washington, ID. D.C.-Consul-General Fitz-
hugh Lee has arrived here from Havana,
A large crowd of enthusiastic admirers
gathered at the Pennsylvania station, and
when the Central stepped from the train
he was greeted with tremendous outburst
of applause. Women waved their hand
kerchiefs and men their hats, and alto
gether the demonstration was notable
one. Washington crowds, as rule, are
not demonstrative, but this occasion was
a conspicuous execution.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1898-04-14

Hong Kong, Chna.-The United States
officials have purchased the British steamer
Zatire,
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-07-13
Officially
Notified.
1t, John Lind Informed of His Nomination in
the Regular Way.

The following is a copy of the letter
addressed to Quartermaster John Lind
at Chickamauga Park by the notifca-
ton committee appointed by Chairman
McHale of the Democratic convention:
The Democratic state convention which
assembled at Minneapolis on June Is,
1898, unanimously nominated you for
governor of Minnesota, and we, as men,
bers of the notification committee ap-
pointed by that convention through its
honored chairman, now officially inform
you of the action thus taken.
You are aware that at simultaneous
conventions held by the Peoples Party,
and the Silver Republican, party, you
were also so nominated. You re,there
fore, the chosen leader of "the allied
forces of Minnesota, constituting, as we
believe, large majority of the voters of
our state.
The circumstances attending your nom.
ination cannot but afford you profound
satisfaction. Never in our experience
have we known a selection for so emi-
nent a position to be made with such
cordiality and unanimity. A firm con-
v;ction pervaded our convention that a
severe crisis now existed in our state and
that you alone should be selected to lead
the people to certain victory.
The platform adopted by the conven-
ton clearly sets forth the serious evils
under which our state and people have
long suffered. We do not here repeat
that arraignment, but desire to empha-
size the still more important thought,
which is: ga pledge TO thorough and
complete reform, 50 that at all times
there shall be a wise, frugal and compe-
tent government
The long continued political ascend
ancy of the Republican party in our state
has been main aimed, chiefly, by the in
lection into campaigns of outside and IT.
relevant issues, wholly lmmaterial to the
wants of proper state government, and
carried out 10y the unlawful expenditure
of large sums of money. Under such
conditions it could not be otherwise than
that gross abuses should have arisen in
both legislation and administration. In
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-07-13
consequence thereof the interests of the
people have been entirely neglected and
BETRAYED.

C)uSeq utuCe IneEeOI the interests OF the
people have been entirely neglected and
betrayed.
Earnest from time to time, as have
been the efforts of good men in all par.
ties to remedy these evils, their success
has been but temporary and of slight
moment, and 1t is now most apparent
that full success can be attained only
by enthusiastic determination and along
the lines laid down in our platform.
The subjects now demanding public
attention are such as are vital not only
to the prosperity of the people, but the
dignity of the state. They are: The
proper care of our public lands, the just
and equal taxation of property, the rigid
control of fduciary and other institu-
tions, the regulation of official fees, the
establishment of fair and equitable rates
in transportation and storage, the pies
ervation of an independent judiciary and
a full recognition of the rights and inter
ests of the toilers and producers. There
are still other questions of greater or less
Importance. For a political convention,
assembled to place in nomination candi-
dates for the various state officers, to
have neglected or refused to clearly in
dlcate its position upon any and all OF
these vital subjects, would have been an
act of the grossest perfdy and cowardice.
And yet, that is precisely what the
late Republican state convention of Min.
nesota has again done. Although fully
two weeks had elapsed from the making
and publishing Of our declaration of prin-
ciples and charges, that convention de-
signedly ignored and evaded each and
every one of them. Instead of which it
,ontented itself with high sounding ex-
pressions upon national policies, and
with u, Parthian acknowledgment of
"obligations" to those it was about to
betray. From such deliberate action
the conclusion is Irresistible that "the
political machine"has not been destroyed,
only re-adjnsted, and its operation con-
fded to other and less experienced hands.
We have thus briefly referred to the
important questions at issue in the pres
sent campaign, and the attitude of the
respective parties concerning them. You
will therefore readily perceive the abso-
l0te necessity for your leadership, and
the grounds upon which are based the
reasonable certainty of our success.
Your services to the people of this
state during your public career have
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-07-13
Pointed Paragraphs.

The tocsin Of war is to many people
an anti:toxin for fight. ..-.. -.
Many man would raise flag if he
could raise the money.
The man who will draw his note for
hand organ is trying to put on airs.
Don't spin too frequently and your
yarn will not be accepted as too thin.
The drowning man will grasp at any
thing, nevertheless he desires the earth.
There are times when collar button
and mans estimation of religion desert
him.
The man who isn't troubled with in
somnia generally makes good deal of
noise about his sleeping. .....
Yes, we suppose the soldier carries his
fatigue uniform IN his knapeack, also his
! uniform for fatigue.
The wealthy man is addicted to slim
ulants; the poor man IL q drunkard. A
distinction without difference. .
There is nothing the matter with wom-
an. She wants all the rights that men
have, and is willing to select her own
vices.
When we learn that things are look
ing up, our minds eye always pictures
couple of dudes on the flat of their
backs.
This is, indeed, patriotic time, and
many night the disconsolate father
roams the carpet DER with howling in
FAINT up in arms. Chicago journal.
The battlesh1p Iowa was injured in
the right with Cervera and will not be
able to join the Watson squadron on its
visit to Spain.
One of the Janesville members Of the
Twelfth Regimen. writes the Janesville
Argus as follows ssI think if they let
the regiment vote as they intend to that
John Lind will poll tbree fourths Of the
republican votes OF the regiment besides
bic own vote
Lord Russell Of Killowen, years before
he took silk, was sitting IN court, when
another barrister, leaning across the
benches during the hearing Of : trial for
|bigamy, whispered ]: Russell, what's the
extreme penalty for bigamyi'. 1.-TWO
l.,- N s,~.nlS1x3 Y3,,...n1 -
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1898-07-13
demonstrated your capacity. Your cour-
ageous devotion to the interests of the

demonstrated your capacity. Your cour-
ageous devotion to the interests of the
people has demonstrated your sincerity.
Your recent sacrifices and entrance into
the military service of the country have
demonstrated your patriotism. The peo-
pie of Minnesota love and confde in YOU,
and because they do they have called
you to the higher and more important
duties involved in the Office for which
you have been nominated, in the full
and abiding confidence that your re-
sponse will be that acceptance which you
have ever made to the call of duty.
And, believing as we most sincerely
do that the exigencles of the times and
the destiny of events imperatively call
you to fill the executive chair of Mime
sofa, we do not doubt for moment
your hearty acquiescence.