The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-09
PEACE SMILES AGAIN.
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should sail from here with Brazilian
crew, she will turn up in cuban waters
with q Spanish crew.
The affair naturally has been kept as
secret SIS possible.
nations defence to provide which Repre-
sentative Cannon introduced resolu-
ton In the House at Washington yester-
day, has excited the utmost interest,"
among English dealers in war ammunl-
ton. FL. Maxim of rapid gun fame SAID
significantly that ''If the United States
intends to make purchases IN Engiana
she should have begun a week ago. he
also admitted that he was aware that
Spain had placed large orders within a
week, but he declined to say whether
orders had been placed with his firm. 1t
is known that If the United States need
eight inch guns and powder she could
secure full stock at fortnight's notice.
Norwegian papers inst received here re-
veal the fact that three United States
naval attaches were present at the Elz-
vicks submerged torpedo tube trials in
Norway on February 90. Much import
ance is attached TO this invention. The
trials were pronounced most successful.
Whitehead torpedoes were fired through
the tubes at nine, twelve and fifteen KNOTS
spesd with a remarkable accuracy.
Diplomats here say Spain has endeav'
oreli to raise loan among her wealthy
citizens abroad, Offering "A lien on public
buildings as security, and it is thought
this may be the cause of the present dis
bursement.
A factor which may be considered in the
purchase of ships, is, it is said, that any
government has the power to take ships
building for foreign governments for Its
own use at the last moment Great
Britain upon several occasions has done
this.
The Standard today published long
article comparing the navies OF the Two
countries and says: "Some indication of
the extentSpain is prepared is afforded by
the measures adopted to protect Havana
harbor against surprises With the flotilla
of torpedo boats which joins the Vlzoaya
and AImirante Oquenda there before the
end of March, the squadron under Ad-
miral Corvers. composed of the Alfonzo
XII. and the Maria and torpedo boats
will be reinforced by the battleships
Pelayo. - Charles V. and christopher
Columbus, accompanied by three destroy
e1s and three torpedo boats. The neet
brought together in the West Indies is de-
scribed as representing ali the avallaole
naval force for foreign service and it will
be entirely modified. some old ironclads
which were recently rehtted being
utilized in guarding tho coasts of the
peninsnlar. -.
UNDERWATER WILL SAIL SOON.
Charleston, S. c., March S.-Fireman
Oh srles Bellamy of the tug Underwater,
bound for Havana, died in the Marine
hospital this morning of pneumonia. The
Underwater will continue her voyage III
a few days after repairs to her tow, the
derrick Chief, have been made. The
torpedo boat Winslow coaled today and
her departure for Key West is momentari
ly expected.
STORY CONFIRMED.
London, March S.-The English news
papers today confirm the news Of Spain's
purchase Of warships. A letter received
here today from Madrid says the Spanish
torpedo squadron at Cadlz VIII not sal
for Caba lowing to information received
from the United States Eand Captain
General Blaneo." ~. aSsas ssa
DoNS A TRIFLE CALMER.
Madrid. March S.-A semi-ofJicial news
agency Of this city issued today the fol
lowing announcements: After brief I'm
easiness there is general belief now thai
peace will not be broken and that the re-
iations between Spain and the United
States will continue amicable. Political
personages assert that the late sensational
dispatches are completely wrong in at
trlbutIng an aggressive tone to the diplo
r1ents which have not for a single
moment lost thar friendly character.
A semi-official note just issued declares
that the Spanish government has not re
ceived any complaint regarding the atti
tude of General Fitzhue Lee. the United
States consul at Havana, adding: 'Or
the contrary Captain General Blanoe
affirms that General Lees behavior has
always been correct. +"
BIG GUNS WILL BE LOST.
Key West, March S.-The tug Right
Arm arrived here from Havana this
morning. Captain Everett, the diver Of
the Merritt and the wreoking crew who
was on board said the Right Arm was
bound for Norfolk and would proceed
there as soon as she can. be coaled. He ex
pressed the opinion that it is now doubt
full if the big guns can be saved, so fas1
is the Maine wreck sinking in the mud o.
Havana.