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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25

PRESIDENT LOOKS FOR PEACE.
HE STILL BELIEVES THAT WAR CAN BE
ANERTED.

GRAVITY OF THE SITUATION FRANKLY ADMITTED
HowEvER-HE EXPRESSES BELIEF THAT
THE MAINE EXPLOSION WAS EXTERNAL.
Washington. March 24-Throughout the day
the White House presented an animated appear
ance. Senators and Representatives from both
political parties calling 10 confer with the
President.
The President said to several Of his visitors
to-day in discussing the situation that he would
do everything consistent with the honor and dig
nifty OF the country TO avert war and he still
believed war could be averted He also said
that he believed the Government Of Spain was
as anxious for peace he was but at the same
time he did not hesitate to admit the gravity
Of the situation.
The President frankly ACKNOWLEDGED that he
believed the report OF the Board OF Inquiry will
find that the Maine was blown up from the
outside. His programme has been definitely de-
cided upon. It is his purpose to treat the blow
ing up Of the Maine as an incident. The report
Of the Board will be sent to Congress on Mon
day. with brief message relating the events
leading up to that point and informing Congress
that the facts contained in the report have been
cabled 70 Madrid to be laid before the Spanish
Government by Minister Woodford.
No demand will be made upon Spain. but the
laying Of the facts before that Government will
be equivalent TO calling on Spain for an ex-
planation and such action she may deem
proper. II IS the purpose OF the House leaders
TO refer the report and message to the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs without debate. and
in this programme It is believed the Democrats
have acquiesced. reservlng the right 70 demand
action II report from the committee is too
long delayed.
Much will then depend on spain's response,
but there are those close 70 the President who
believe that from the time the report is sent
to Congress It will drop out factor in the
situation.
Such information as exists here leads those
close 10 the President 10 believe that the Span
ish Government will go TO any length II dares
10 preserve peace The Queen Regent IS espe-
cially anxious to prevent war. and 1t Is believed
that the Ministry will 60 far as it can with
out ieopardizing It's own existence and the sur
vival of the present Spanish dynasty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
LAKE SAILORS FOR THE NAVY

An ENLIsTING BOARD 10 MAKE TOUR OF THE
c-r-r>s- RECRUITS WILL. GO TO THE VERMONT
Chicago. March 24-Lieutenant Simon Cook. T. 5
n in charge Of the Chicago branch OF the Hydro
granhic Office received orders from Secretary Long
to-day 70 proceed 10 81. Paul, MINI. Monday
morning and begin enlisting lake sailors for gen
eral service in the United States Navy. No limit
has been placed on the number TO be enrolled.
Lieutenant Cook will meet the other members OF
the enllsting board In the Ryan Hotel St Paul.
The other members are DR.. Walter A. McCurry. OF
the Medical Examining Board. and Chief Engineer
Robert F. Dennlng OF this Newport Training School
There will also be n boatswan. but he has not been
named.
The medical examiner and engineer will come
from New-York. Secretary Long. In his cOmmuni-
cation today directs that the board 90 from St
Paul TO Milwaukee. Duluth and other cities on tho
lakes In each place rendezvous Will be estab-
shei and opportunity given every patriotic sailor
10 20 on the Government roll Secretary Long or
dered Lieutenant Cook 10 send the enlisted men 10
the receiving ship Vermont
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
CAPTAIN DUvAL GOES SOUTH

SECRETARY AtGERs AID on \ TOUR OF IN
sPECTION
Washington. March 2i-Captain ". p. Duval. the
military aid 10 Secretary Ager left the city to-
night for the South tour OF inspection The
detail is regarded as an important one. as Captain
Duval has been director of artillery practice at
the Fortress Monroe School and recently
ordered TO Washington for special duty in the
Secretary's Office His thorough acquaintance with
all branches OF the artillery service makes him
especially competent 10 determine the needs OF the
service and the Improvements necessary for sea-
coast fortihcatious The officials decline 10 make
public the tinegary OF Captain Duvals trip. but IL
is assumed that II will include many OF the citiee
and forts on the coast TO which Il might be neces-
sary "a send additional troops and make further
improvements in case OF war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
FINANc1ERs TRYING TO AVERT WAR
ACTIVELY At WORK ~ LoNDoN-oFFER TO PAY
ANY INDEMNITY DEMANDED BY THE
UNITED STATES

London. March 24-The immineace Of the
Cuban crisis has aroused Ananciers 20 make e.
forts = avert war ! movement to this end IS
on 200; IN Lombard street. and American bank
ers who ere leading Il. are supposed TO have
the sympathy and perhaps cooperation OF the
Ro,hschNds The American bankers are en-
deavorfng 10 secure the influence Of hnanciers
sna Governments representing TO them the dam
age 20 The commerce Of all nations which a war
would Involve. The anancers are willing 10 IN
vest literally 20 prevent war. bat apparently
they are unable 20 devise plan promising sue
cess The American bankers tell the diplomats
iha, 2 TIE United states demands an indemnity.
and Spain IS willing 10 pay. the fnanciers Will
giad.y furnish the funds.
The best-iuforlned diplomats 60 not believe the
Spanish Cabinet or dynasty dare 10 risk the
wrath q the populace which would inevitably
follow acquiescence with the demand Of the
United States for reparation for the loss of the
Maine
Prominent hnancicrs are calling upon the
United States Ambassador. Colonel John Hay,
Seeking inside information regarding the polit-
ieal situation. and the Ambassador replies that
H. has not been informed 70 the contents Of
the report Of the United States Naval Court
q Inquiry
Flnanciers are also Sc liking to bring pressure
upon Washington through American diplomats,
but il is believed they have net with little sue
cess
The Spanish and Cuban firms and financial
houses In London generally agree in expressing
"e opinion that there VIII De no "aT'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
t4AMPERED BY SPECTATORS.
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER NIBLACKs SEARCH
FOR wARSHIPS.

Berlin. March 2+.-Lieutenant-Comma
Niblack. the United States naval attache here
and at Rome who has returned from Italy has
visited the Schichau Yards at Elbing. where he
is negotiating for a torpedo-ooat he goes 70
Kiel tonight. where he hopes 10 ma seVeFa!
available vessels. and will then return TO Italy
where he Is negotiating for a number Of Italian
ships Commander Niblack has been seriously
harnpered in his work by spectators. Ameri-
cans and foreigners. who have secured options
on vessels building.
Commander Niblack's instructions are 10 pro-
ceed with purchases ard negotiations according
10 his own discretion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25

HE NEVER MADE THE SENSATIONAL STATEMENT
ATTRIBUTED TO HIN

)
HE NEVER MADE THE SENSATIONAL. STATEMENTS
ATTRIBUTED TO HIN.
Washington. March 24-The attention OF AS
sistant Secretary Day was called tonight 10
story printed In New-York this afternoon when
represented him as having attended a confer
ence OF Republican Senator'S last night ana
speaking for the President. declared that the
Snanish situation had gone beyond diplomatic
adjustment and advocated forcing the freedom
Of Cuba bv armed intervention. Judge Day does
not usually take the trouble TO deny many OF
tho stories set afoat as TO his beliefs and Ut
te-ances but this was such pointed statement
rurporting 70 define the position Of the Ad-
mlnistration. that Re did make a denial He
said:
Il did not say 70 any one, and have never lor
q moment thought that the present relations be-
tween Spain and the United States were beyond
the hope Of diplomatic adjustment. ! have not
advocated sending Cuban relief supplies in war
vessels These supplies will be sent in merchant
vessels and I do not apprehend the slightest
objection from the Spanish Government DID
NOT say that this Government should intervene
AT once and force Cuban freedom. and nave
never advocated such a course. As 70 my say
ing that the Administration had semi -omciaI
Information from the Naval Court os Inquiry
fixing the blame Of the Maine explosion on
Spain II is as untrue all the rest OF the story
I have had no such Information 10 convey 10
any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
SPAIN GETS A LOAN AT HOME

su~--REs 2p0.C00CoO PEsETAs ON TIE GUARAN-
TEE or TREASURY BONDS.
Madrid March 24-It was announced this
evening that the Bank OF Spain is to lend the
Spanish Government 2000O001O pesetas. guar
anteed by the new Treasury bonds.
London. March 24.-A dispatch from Madrid
says the Spanish Cabinet decided yesterday
evening 10 create Treasury bonds . the amount
of 200 100000 pesetas. upon the guarantee Of the
Bank II Spain.
The London agents Of the Bank of Spain say
.hey have heard nothing 10 confirm this state
mont and they add they would undoubtedly
have heard q (: had II been a fact.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
TO CARRY COAL TO THE FLEET.
SHIPPING FIRMS NEGoTIAT1NG FOR SAILING
VESSELS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

number Of shipping firms In this city are nego
tiatng FOR sailing vessels TO carry coal 10 The feet
at Key West and Dry Tortugas. The Goa. Will bf
shipped from Philadelphia. Baltimore. Newport
News and Norfolk. The shipping agents here are
busy trying 20 find available vessels which VIII mee
both the approval o, the Government and the Goa
merchants who have the contrac; 70 furnish the
coal TWO schoorers have already been chartered
at other points and ;hcy Will sail a, once one OF
them the A. D. Sherman WILL take so tons from
baltimore 10 Key Wes-. this being TIE hrst ship.
ment of consignment ~ 100" ions wnca l. ~
tha, mort ready 20 he sent South.
The schooner Thomas -. Hyde Will take ~ IONS
70 the hect of Dry T. rtigas. These charters have
ers shall remain near tae feet ana transfer nc
coal % the warshps as East a. II Is needed 70 III.
up their bunkerS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
ITALY AND THE SAN JOSE SCALE.

Rome March AIN the Chamber Of Deputies
to-day Sgnor G. Suardi. Under Secretary Of Agri-
culture Industry and Commerce. replying TO q
question by Signor Mancin TO means Of de-
fence against the parasite from America
that Is menlcing ruin 70 the Italian fruit culture
said.
THE United States Government has taken the
most energetic measures. and the Italian Govern
ment has reserved 10 itself the duty OF STUDYING
the es,-known precautions that be adopted"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
CONSTSTORTES HELD AT ROME.

PRErArEs OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AMER
IcA PRECoNzED
Rome March 2-Public and secret consistories
were held here to-day. Among the bishops pre-
conized were the Mos, Rev. P l.. Chappele. Arch
bishop OF New-Orleans; the Most Rev. Paul Ma
poleon Bruchesi. Archbishop OF Montreal. and the
Right Rev John F Fitzmaurice. CoadJutor Bishop
Of Erie Penn.
C..-.-orv - custom the consstories followed one
another.
The Pope IN the Saa Regia. presented the hats
20 the Archbishops OF Lyons Rennes and Rouen. In
the presence OF the Sacred College. the dgni,aries
and the diplomats.
The secret consstory followed In the Sala Con-
sIstor!ale Only members OF the Sacred College
,yere present. The Pope In excellent health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
INDIAN CURRENCY PROPOSALS.

London. March 2i-The Secretary OF State for
India Lord George Hamilton announced in the
House Of Commons to-day that an inquiry would
be forthwith made into the currency proposals Of
the Indian Government He added that the latter's
dispatch on the subject which has just been re-
ceived. would be published
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
ALLEGED STATEMENT OF A DIVER.

WRITES TO HIS MOTHER IL EUROPE THAT THE
MAINE WAS BLOWN Up BY \ MINE
London. March o5-The Vienna correspondent
OF The Daily Chronicle" says
"Baumann diver engaged by the United
States TO examine the wreck Of the Maine, has
written his parents in Dresden stating that the
vessel was undoubtedly exploded by the span
iards by means OF submarine mine, In proof OF
which he points out that the gunpowder' dyna-
mite and other explosives in the magazine we're
found on the wreck quite intact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
MOVEMENTS OF wARsHGPs.
THE TEXAS MAKES 4 QUICK RUN FROM KEY
WEST TO HAMPTON ROADS

Washington. March 24-The Navy Department
as advised to-day Of the sailing Of the moni-
tor Terror from New-York for Key West. the
arrival Of the Texas at Hampton Roads and the
Puritan at Newport News and OF the monitors
Monadnock and Monterey al san Francisco.
The battle-shp Texas came up from Key West.
making an exceptionally quick run FOR vessel
Of her class.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
AN ARMY AND NAVY COMMISSION.
PLAN TO INSURE HARMONIOUS ACTION BY THE
TWO DEPARTMENTS.

Washington, March 24.-An important step
taken to-day was a determination to create
joint commission from the War and Navy de-
partments so as 10 bring them into harmonious
action on all measures. Captain Barker. the
naval aid Of Secretary Long was designated to
represent the Navy Department The repre-
sentative Of the War Department has not yet
been named. l. will not be necessary Tor the
two officers 10 leave Washington. they can
best arrange Joint plan OF action in conference
with the Bureau chiefs OF the departments here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
WEST FLEET
lRr TELEGRAPH TO TIE THIBUNE.l

WASHINGTON March 24.-Spain's action to-day
IN starting her torpedo fo,illa on its way from
the Canaries 20 Porto Rico is regarded here as
limiting more directly 81 a possible severance Of
friendly relations with this country than any
other sep taken by either nation since the de-
s.ruction u the Maine. As is well known the
spanish fOt.ila certainly the most formidable
which has yet been collected for active service,
,et, CaGiz for Porto Rico more than two weeks
ago but by subsequent orders from Madrid was
detained al the Canaries. its frs, stopping point
FOR coal and supplies.
y had been supposed that the squadron would
- he'd AT this convenient station to await de-
ve,ouments and would he dispatched 10 Porto
Pt-7 only IN case Of a grave emergency In
decd the presence Of SPANS torpedo feet in the
Wcs: Indies can be explained only on one
ground For b,ockadiFg the Cuban coasts or
assisting in supp.essirg the Cuban rebellion such
vessels are absolutely useless: and their only
possible role in CUBAN waters IS that Of aegres-
stve warfare on E hostile fleet The purpose OF
the Spanish Government in sending this danger
GUS no;Ia TO Porto Rico and Cuba cannot well
he explained. therefore. except as a definite
menace 70 the American squadron now in rem
dezvous cN Key West. and It's appearance in the
Gu,e viii constitute new and sinister elemen:
IN the combinations which already threaten
psaoe between the TWO nations.
rOp,,rDAPrr rr O7Tr1A
The fo,illa IS understood 10 consist OF TWO ul-
visions. each accompanied by an armed trans
port of three destroyers and three small tor
pedo-boats. making fourteen vessels in all. The
transports carry coal for the smaller NesSels'
some of which VIII either have TO ne coaled each
day during the voyage. or il the sea is too rough
f3~ that must be towed Under these circum-
stances at least ten days must elapse before
they reach Porto Rico. and a week more before
they arrive a Havana.
The Navy Department took prompt action to
meet the threatened danger 10 the American
bat,le-ships a Tortugas. The Rodgers AuNilary
Board IN New-York was directed 70 purchase
twelve small vessels tugs and yachts 10 oe
on cky equipped with searcAhSnts' machihe
guns and torpedo tubes. and sent 70 Toriusas
10 guard the feet.
c,-.pr,1>-c AGAINST A SURPRISE
II Is Wen known ''''' ''i7 80
erlcac! o' 'O' i'e'0 ""i O. I
naval s'1a'es's's are -
pSa' FesseI s"a'' @p--oa.-- -, .,. .,.l -
"eS' U"Ue''O'- - -, &c.,.
u-4.oHV VU' esf0. .'0''' CO 7' -, >,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
NETWORK HERALD's EASTER

number will be Issued next Sunday II will contain
81 pages or superb color work and half-tone pi u
ures by weknOwn artists. brilliant array OF lit
erary features will include stories by Ian Maclaren
and other er1inen' writer's OF fiction II Will be a su-
perb specimen OF journalistic art. order from your
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
PRESIDENT BEARS THE STRAIN WELL

HIS HEALTH NOT AFFECTED BY HARD WORK
AND HEAVY RESPONSIBILITIES.
Washington. March 2i-Although during the
last month and more the President has been at
his desk every day and far into the night, his
callers often remark the fact that this heavy
burden OF care and work does rot show in his
face or appear 70 affect his health. promi-
nent caller in Leaving the White House to-day
said he had never seen the President in moro
buoyant spirits or at time when he seemed
more free from care.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
NO noRE sKr-ScRAPERS ~ CHICAGO.
VIII. ,,rrv corYcrL RULES THAT THE MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS SHALL BE ONE
HUNDRED AND THIRTY FEET.

CHICAGO March 2i-Buildings IN Chicago must
not be- more than inc stories high in future as the
ciy Council at special meeting has AMENDED
~ e.ction relating 10 ther height The ordinance
tno no,id.J for huiltiugs lG feet twelve stories:
tsgb Tho afnfndmcnt cuts on TWO stories and
makes the maximum height ~ tesI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
THE CUBAN RELIEF APPROPRIATION.
AN INDEPENDENT RESOLUTION THE sPEEDIEsr
WAY OF PASSING IT.

WASHINGTON. March 24-There Is movement
in the Senate 10 have the proposed appropria-
ton for the relief OF the starving Cubans made
as an independent resolution. and not as part
OF the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill. The rea-
son given for suggesting this change is the fact
that the Sundry Civil bill necessarily will be slow
in making its way through Congress. and It 10
believed that an independent resolution could be
put through practically without opposition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
THE SQUADRON SOUTH OF CUBA

RELIEF THAT THE CINCINNATI AND THE VII
MrNGTON HAVE SAILED FOR KEY WEST,
Kingston. Jamaica, March 24-The United
States cruiser Cincinnati and the United states
gunboat Wilmington. without the United States
gunboat Castine. returned to Port Antonio late
last night and SAILED an hour later. II IS
thought the warships have gone to Key West
Washington. March 24-The Navy Depart
rent is informed Of the departure Of the cruiser
Cincinnati and the gunboats Castine and WI
raington from Port Antonio. Jamaica, last even
ing. but the officials decline 20 say where they
are bound II has been reported that they
have gone off on a short cruise and VIII return
u the Jamaica port. What IS regarded as
more probable theory as 10 their movements
however. is that when next heard from they
will be at Key West or some other port IN the
United States They are not particularly strong
ships. and in their present position they might
nossibIv fall a prey 10 a Spanish fleet In Cuban
waters in the event OF a conflict. AS consldera-
tions Of this character resulted IN the recall OF
the cruiser San Francisco and the gunboats
Helena and Bancroft from the European sta
ton II Is not unlikely that the same course VIII
be followed In the case Of the three vessels
last reported at Port Antonio. whose position
f., REGARDED by naval strategists as even more
exposed and dangerous IN the event OF Hos''''-
ties than was the case with the European squad
ron. Of about the same size and power
The Cincinnati and the Castne were attached
70 the South Atlantic Station, and their WITH
draUal for service on the home station leaves
the Navy without a representative in South
American waters, just as is the case with the
Turopean station. The arrival OF the SIX vessels
named VIII add greatly to the strength OF the
home squadron.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
PRAISES THE COURTS JUDICIAL CALM

Paris March A-The Temps" testihes TO the
really judicial calm with which the American
Naval Court OF Inquiry into the Maine disaster
has achieved It's task and expresses the hope that
President McKinleys wisdom Will obvate con-
aict
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
SPANISH roRPEDo-BoATs At KINGsTowN.

Klngstown. March 24.-The Spanish torpeao-ooa'
Aee,rovers Onardo and Audaz arrived here to-day.
-. oncountered heavy weather in the Irish Sea.
They will coal here and then proceed 20 Ferrol
Dublin. March 24-Two Spanish iorpedo-hoa' de-
s,rovers sailed from Kngstown for Falmouth Eng
land this morning. after coaling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25

TWENTY-FOUR TOURs OF SOLID COMfohI
Can be had either Of The liml,ed uaHs @ gr ~,
every day In the year. See tms-ta1ie j" '''iS -
poE.-Advt
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cor-RTs WORK PROBABLY FINISHED.
ADMIRAL sICARD SAYS HE EXPECTS TO Dis
SOLVE IT IN A FEW DAYS.

Key West. March 24-Rear-Admiral Sicard
said TO correspondent last night that the
United States Naval Court OF Inquiry into tho
loss Of the batte-ship Maine was not yet dis
solved. He added:
"I expcct to dissolve II in a few days. I am
almost certain that the Washington authorities
will not require any further investigation
Commander McCalla Of the United States
cruiser Marblehead left his ship in the harbor
Yesterday and sailed last night on the Olivetts
for Tampa 1t is presumed his visit is in con-
nection with the investigation conducted there
and here by Captain Bsrker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-25
SPANS FLOTILLA SAILS.
ropprpO.BoATs LEAVE THE CANAR1Es
FOR PORTO RICO.

THE MOVE REGARDED IN WASHINGTON AS HINT
ANY OTHER OCCURRENCE SINCE THE
MAINE DIsAsrER-THE NAVY De
PARTMENT TAKES MEASURES
TO PROTECT THE KEY