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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-06-01
A FIR ANIk sPANIARD.
He Said II Would He Good for Spain
Ia He Nid of Cuhn.

Correspondence Associated Press)
Madrid, May 21.-Rumors afloat recently
show that the Spanlards are weary of the
war. Senior Sagasta's illusions yesterday
to an honorable peace have been taken as
implying SPANS Willingness TO accept the
mediation of the great powers,
Last night the correspondent OF the AS
ISOLATED Press had conversation with a
distinguished member OF the Silvela party
who very candidly admitted that it had
been a good thing for Spain II she were
free from Cuba.
Cuba he said, has always been a
drag on Spanish resources. We get 10 hing
us nation from 1t, but IL has on the con-
trary drained us OF our best blood and
money True, in the Old evil days indi-
viduals made large fortunes out there, hut
their rapacity, greed and cruelty have
driven shame upon us. OF course any pro-
posal to cut the cable Will be most unpop-
ular for the government which has the
holiness 10 propose, but sooner or later It
must come TO that"
IL Is believed that should the powers now
intervene Spain viii enter protest tc save
herself. She viii only consent to Cuban in
dept ndence, provided the powers guarantee,
that the islands Will be independent from
the United States. There is little doubt as
TO Silvela hsng one OF the most cap lble
spaniards In public life today. In addition
10 his great ability he is believed to be
thoroughly honest and is supported by men
VINO ere anxious to purify the home admin
iStrat!on
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which has not yet graduated, arrived today
on the city of Key West and will be dis
trihuled among the various ships OF tho
feet.
The appraiscmont of the prize ship Pedro.
which had formally been seized. was made
today. Its value has been fixed at S2s. 900.
The Pedro was captured by the flagship
New York of Havana the first day OF the
blockade.
Mr., W. II. j. Taylor the British consul
here today received a cablegram from Mr.
Alexander Gollon. consul at Havana. in the
Following words Please warn British
correspondents Of newspapers who may he
In Key West with the intention of coming
TO Cuba, to avoid attempting to do 40.
especially by the means adopted by Knight
Robinson and Whigham. all Of whom were
arrested aud arc HOW In prison. This
Recommendation applies with still greater
stfingeney TO correspondents Who are
American citizens, Give all possible pub
LEFTY to this"
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CONFEDERATE CONTRACTS LEGAL.
An Opinion Affirming the Validity of
Confederate Bonds

|
Confederate Bonds.
| Washington, May 31-An opinion was
rendered in the United States supreme
court today in the case of Marianne j. Baly
VS.. John Fl Hunter. administrator, affirm
ing the validity of investment in Confeder-
ate bonds during the civil war. Justice
Harlan said.
"The transactions between persons ac.
tually residing within the territory domi-
mated by the government of the Confederate
States were not invalid for the reason that
they were accrued under the sanction OF the
laws of that government or local govern
ment recognizing its authorities. The pres
ervation of order. the maintenance of police
regulation, the prosecution of crimes, the
protection of property. enforcement of con.
tracts. the celebration of marriages. the
settlement OF estates. tho transfer of prop-
erty, etc.. were during the war under the
eonuoh of the local governments constitut.
ing the so-called Confederate States"
The case came to this court ON a writ of
error from the supreme court of Georgia
ane the opinion of that court is affirmed.
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DECLARATIONS OF NEUTRALITY.
Brnzii, Japan and British Colonies
on The Erncc.

Washington. May 1.-The consular re-
ports issued today contain some additional
declarations OF neutrality, this time from
Brazil Japan, British Guiana aad Ulbra.
tar. 1t IS noticeable that beth the Brazilian
and Japanese governments give notice Of
the usual formal declaration OF neutrality.
Bermuda modifes her original proclama-
ton OF April 20 so as to make the rule rel
atye TO supplying provisions. subsistence
and coal 10 belligerent ships conform
closely TO the very severe English rules on
that are to govern Japanese subjects III
is rather remarkable from the great eX-
actnoss with which 1t prescrbes the rules
| that are TO govern Jdpenese subjects IN
their dealings with the belligerents and
| the treatment that Will be accorded bellig
erent shirs. The proclamation evidently
| was prepared with great care ana mag
| serve as a. model for the guidance OF dlpi9-
mats of all nations.
The board of naval bureau chiefs Is Try
| ing to hasten the work Of construction of
| the batteshps authorized by the present
naval appropriation bill The Illinois type,
on which the new vessels are TO be con
| structed. will occupy three years In con
| struction. After conference today the
| bureau chiefs. presumably having knowl
| edge Of the constructive ability of Ameri-
can shipyards capable Of undertaking this
work. resolved to reduce the time allowed
| for building the new ships to u maximum
| OF thirty-two months.
The navy department bought another
| yacht today, the Inquirer, at New iorr.
for use in the auxiliary fleet from which
| will be In accordance with the terms OF
the recently enacted act on the subject.
| Other purchases in prospect, but the
! final selection OF the dozen vessels TO be
purchased from the eligible list of ovci 100
supplied by the examining board mas not
| betn made.
! The torpedo boat Rowan. built at Sat
tie ia ready for trial, which Will Je run
off Friday on Puget Sound.
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CUBAN ADNICES.
reports Say Garcia Has Ten Thou
sand Well EIuippcd Men.

sand Well Equipped Men.
Key West, May 81 $50 p. Encounters
from Cuba today brought highly encour-
aging reports from General Calwto Gar
cias army. Garcia alone. 1t Is said, has
10000 men, better equipped than ever be-
fore in the matter of clothing, He mas
5000 men occupying territory near Matan-
zas. Spanish troops have withdrawn 10
Santiago. Holquin. Manzanillo and General
Garcia still holds his headquarters at Da-
yamo.
General Menocal has been obliged TO
abandon his contemplated attack on IIol-
guip, province of Santiago de Cuba Cen
eral Loque of the Spanish army has thrown
10000 into the city and strongly fortified
the neighboring hills
General Menocal has been ordered to pro-
coed 10 Havana province and take COM
mand there.
The Cuban military leaders have been
discussing the summer campaign They
believe that 5000 or 5000 men can well
be spared FROM Santiago province. wnere
the Spaniards 9e on the defensive. and
sent TO the western part of the island
The Spanish cruiser Jorg- Guam and the
gunboat lygia arrived near Cabnnas.
Tomas Collazo, Miguel Portuondo and
Cantain Cardenas left Banes in a small
boat recently for Nassau, bearing dis
patches from General Garcia TO the United
States.
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AT BARCELONA.
Mounting Guns for Dcfcnsr-IIearti-
~ Weary OF the War.


London. June 1.Adyices from Barcelona
o the Daily Chronicle say: Alongside the
yonclad Numaneia, orders to hurry the
preparations on which have Just been re-
ceived. lies the Covadonga OF the Campas-
,ia Transatlantic line. Her two tunnels
have tcen painted black ard she ~ ready
% 30 10 cadz for her ornament.
The lela de Pamaya. which ia unloading
VIII he tho next prepared, and then will
nms the Jova Sierra. The Spaniards arc
hastily erecting six large guns, dated 1851
Barcelona which have lust been mount
ID at the fort Three hundred men are con.
,t,ucting batteries at Madalonta, lust uu-
der Montiuich fortress. in corner obscry.
able from the harbor, The guns will cover
the harbor mouth. with range OF 700
yards
All Barcelona Is heartily sick Of the war,
The people regard 1t merely us q continual
tioi of tho Cuban war which has pata-
lyaed business for three years.
Recently the government called upon the
n, mbers Of the Barcelona honrse to con-
tiittie e25,000 for the defense of the iowa,
They replied that they hal already paid
much of the expenses of the government
and OF the defense of Spain, adding: III
tho Yankee fleet comes here we shall in
vito them 10 dinner"
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NATIONAL II. p. A.
Annual Convention Being Held /
Omahn-A Good Growth.

Omaha, Neb. May 81 The ninth al
nual convention OF the Travelling Meuil
Protective Association met today. Dele
gates were present from all parts of III.
country and many prominent citizens oil
Omaha were in attendance Mayor Franz
e. Moore delivered an address OF welcome.
Joseph Wallerstein. president of the or.
der, delivered an address. The order has
membership of 10 $50. net gain of 2Oa
for the year. Claims for indemnity for the
year amount to $751; 5S and we're paid an
increase of $4,000. M
Tho report of the National railroad com.
mit,ee on the working OF the Interchange.
able mileage book shows that 1t Is Ii
operation on forty-three roads. represent.
ing 10000 miles The anti scalping bill
was favored. Tomorrow the delegates will
take part in the exposition exercises.
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WASHING ron.

Senator PettIgrew has introduced hill
authorizing Colonel English TO enlist
twelve troops OF light cavalry for the Phil
iprncs
The house passed bill to keep tho coast
lifesaying statlons open during June and
july.
Senator Mason introduced bill to tax
adulteratcd flour.
Senator Elkins objects to tho tax on cor
porations and banks, hut favors annexa-
ton OF Hawaii and the building OF the
Nitaraguau canal
Supreme court has decided that inveat-
mont In Confederate bonds during the war
WAS valid,
1t secret session the senate discussed the
Annexation Of Hawaii.
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WILL BE AGGRESSIVE.
THE CABINET HAS DETERMINED
TO ACT WITH vIGOR.
The Fleet and City OF Santiago May
Doth lie Captured or Deuroyed.
Confidence In Miles.

Washington. May 81 When the cabinet
~ hat the matters under discussion were not
'1of vital Importance nor was there anything
OF interest that could be given to the pub
lie. The best information from other
sources. however, strongly indicates that
the important military movements In pro-
gress viii be directed against Santiago and
In corporation with the feet under Com
modore schley and the allied insurgent
forces. Our forces are expected to speedily
capture the city Of Santiago and the meet
or destroy both. It Is also intimated from
high sources that the land expedition now
cribarking at Key West may be divided
and one part be sent to cooperate with
Admiral Sampson against Porto Rico. II
Is believed that the government has a luf-
fcent number OF regulars and seasoned
volunteers TO carry out both plans to
successful issue. The Transports H. sLf-
fleient numbers and capacity have bean Sc
cured and II is the opinion of nigh officials
that one or both plans are now beng CIR
ried into execution. General Miles, vs.
left here last night TO take command of
tho military forces, is known to have Tie
entire confidence of the president, who.
In the courst OF tOday's cabinet uIectiag
said be had IT, utmost confidence in Cen
eral Miles Ability as a soldier an. fuiiy
expected he would prove entirely wcIiby
OF the trust.
Members Of the administration ale agreed
that the war from this time will bc prose-
cnted at All uointS with The mtmnsi vignr
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ANNEXATION OF BAWlE
The Senate Discusses the Subject 10
Secret Session.
IMMEDIATE ACTION NOW URGENT.
several Senator's Favor the Move ON
Account Of the Extgencics of War.
Wcstcrners In Opposition.

Washington, May Si.--The senate remained
In secret executive session for four hours to-
day. They discussed the Hawaiian anuexa-
ton and several senators announced them
soiyes In favor OF prompt action the speeches
OF Nessrs. Chandler and Morgan being the
most pronounced In this direction. Senator
Morgan expressed the opinion that under the
circumstances the annexation OF the island
was necessity OF this war. and he thought
congress should remain in session long
enough TO pass all war measures. lie paid
his respects TO those who preferred adjourn
inent to remaining here to attend to the
couutry's business.
Senator Chandler contended that possession
OF the island was military necessity. lie
dwct on the fact that Hawaii afforded prae-
ticaliy the only stopping place between our
shores and the Philippine Islands lie men
toned the fact that VIC have now 1900 tons
OF coal stored at Honolulu aud said that II
IN view OF the existing war We shDula 10
SHOWN any savofitibm whatever the iituc re-
public would be held to a str1ct accountable
ity by the ot1er counties.
The only pNper way out Of the difficulty,
he urged. was TO annex the Islands nnd thus
serve our own convenience anu save tnem
iIum the vengeance. OF other powers, ana no
time should be lost in taking thih step. Other
speeches favorable to anuoxati1ns were made
by Senators Eikins and Ailison. the latter
acting chairman OF the finance committee.
who expressed n Willingness TO take up the
Hawaiian question after the passage OF the
war revenue bill.
ave should finish the war revenue bill and
then take up the annexation bill" said MT
Allison.
senator pettgrew and Senator white were
antagonistlc TO annexation. Mr.. FettGrew
devoted himself to a reply to Senator Chund-
lers declaration that the acquisition OF tho
islands was a necessity OF war, He ron.
tended that such wns not the case. and at
guod that Unalaska. town Within our own
boundaries. was far ms-- desirable stopping
place FOR ships bound to the orient from
San Francisco than Honolulu could he. lilo
sa,d Honolulu and Unnlaaka were cnch about
2loo miles from San Francisco, but whii'
Honolulu was moro than f90u miles distant
from Manila unalaskn was only little over
lI0o miles
why" he asked did not our govern
ment. IN view Of this saving OF time store
her coal NJ unalaska instead Of Honolulu?
Why. II II was not In anticipation az the
rhigluE OF this cry In order TO force the an
nexation OF the islands, did they store the
coal ut Honolulu"
Senator Lodge said after the conclusion OF
the secret session that he had accomplished
his purpose. including the question as ia ac-
tlon on this question before rnal adjourn
ment and tina, he would not further preaa
the subject In connection with the war reve-
nue. bill
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w ANr 100000 SOLDIERS
BEFORE the MAIN INVASION or
CUBA ~ UNDERTAKEN.
All the Conditions and Difficulties
We're Carefully Considered He
fore This Was settled On.
Isl cc,ni Dispatch 10 Tho Post and New YorA
Herald. Copyright, ls9s. BY James Cor


don Bennett.
Washington. May Sl,--Not until an army
of 100000 men is thoroughly organized,
drilled and equipped will the nain invasion
OF Cuba take place, This is President Nc
Kinley's decision after carefully considering
all the conditions and the difficulties when
tie army would encounter In attacking
SPANS stronghold at Havana.
When this army viii start is q question
which has not yet been decided. but tho
rorert Of General Miles, when no returns
from Ills present tour OF inspection, may
throw much light on the subject. II is .ul-
iy realized ~ the administration that the
making OF an effcative army OF 100000 men
car, not be accomplished In a month, even
II considerable numbsr OF the men have
had some training In the National guard.
The progress OF events made il necessary.
however. 10 send expeditions TO Manila,
Santiago dc Cuba aud Porto Rico In ad-
vance OF the main expedition against Ha-
vana
As consequence, the regulars left for
the main expedition against Havana WIN
form small part OF tho invading army.
volunteers must be relied on almost en-
timely.
Il is highly probable that the expedition
VIII not embark for Cuba untli near the end
OF tho rainy SEASON General Mlles, upon
his return. will have more clear idea ar
the condition Of the volunteers and what
can be expected OF them than he could OBJ
tain In Washington from official reports
| y Ia his purpose, at the conclusion Of his
TOUT 10 Join the army In the field In per-
son and dsvote himself to ito organization
aud equipment. while General Merritt. Cen
erai shafter and General Brooke arc con-
Quoting the operations at Manila. Santiago
DC Cuba and Porto Rico.
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APPOINTMENTS.
HcGuiar Army Officers Assigned IA
Command Volunteers

"""uo volunteers.
washington, May 5l.--The president to-
day sent these nominatlons to the senate
oscar 5. Strauss of New York. 10 NJ,
minister TO Turkey.
Army Fourth United States volunteers
70 pe heuteGant colonel, George Cole OF
N."nvoucut TO De surgeon, with the rank
OF captain, George Henry OF Iowa. "a he
assistant surgeons. with rank OF trst lien.
mi,ant Patrick J. MeGrath. District OF
Noiunbia and Clyde $, Ford OF West vir
saha' TO be car;ain. osman I.atrohe Of
Ma'yhad, Fifth regiment United state,
volunteer infantry, 10 be surgeon. rank 4,
major sprague Lancaster OF Misslssippi
s'N,h regiment United States volunteers 10
ne lieutenant colonel, First Lieutenant An
Grew ), Wamau. Nineteenth United states
infantry; 10 be surgeon. with rank Of ns,nr
general George Vaughn OF the nar,ne nos.
pi,ai service. Ninth regimen, United .statey
."iun,Sefs 10 be colonel, Captain Charles
j, Nranss Twenty-fourth United STATES IN
Mi'ry, Tenth regiment United States VOL
untssr infantry, 20 be colonel. Canaan
Jesse NJ. Lee. Ninth United states M
,au.ry, FIRST regiment United statcs vel
George W. 6oethels. corps ~ rny,,,oc,'
United States engineers, 10 be majo,s. .irst
Lieutenant John W. Sewall, .oros Of eny,s
n.trs, United States army; Louis Dua,,n az
maryland James Duh0se Ferrusan "a ~, !,
District OF Columbia Second rasir,sn,
United states volunteers engineers 10 he
ooionei. Willard Young OF Utah, late oan.
,sin corps o. engineers, United STATES army
70 pc division engineers, with RANT of
major Captain joseph e. KuhI 4, nnros
OF engineers; First Lieutenant Eugene Vsn
fuse, corps OF engineers, United States
army, 70 be commissariss OF subsistenes
w..n rank OF major, Robert Lea Isnnrstrest
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RAILROADS.

Several trains brought In recruits toi
the Galveston Richie immuncs
Tho Houston East and West Texas re-
stored rates aud divisions on al business
with the Chicago Rock Island and IA.
cifc.
The Texas railroad commission con
siders aud takes under adyisemente the
application Of the Galveston. Harrisburg
and San Antonio road to adopt special
rates on slack aud lump coal from the
liartg mines.
Adjourned meeting Of the Southwestern
passenger bureau TO be held in ST. Louis
next Monday.
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THE TExAs TROOPS.


Sherman company and Leo Hairs com
pNny have left for Galveston to join tho
regiment Of iinmuuca
Texas win likely be called on to fur
nish another regiment OF infantry but IL
win bo several days before the call Ia
made.
Cavalry officers fixed priority OF the
captains Of the regiment.
Bedding md shoeb nave been Issued
to the troops OF Che First and Second
regiments Of Texas infantry.
Both regiments will no :ully equipped
within the next two weeks at most.
Tho troops need none! In camp for the
purchase of many small neoeesRric..
Nearly $40 men OF the Galveston rcgi-
mcnt at Camp Richo have passed the
physical examir.tion
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PRIESTS COMPLAIN.
Say They Are Marked for Assassiun-
tiOn In the phiitppines


Madrid, May Sl.--5 p. m,-The chamber
OF deputies have voted the law prohibiting
tina exportation OF silver coin. 1t is feared
the measure will fail OF the effect desired
The rush on the Bank of Spain to change
tho notes continues.
The supcriors OF the various missionary
orders in the Philippines have sent mos
sage to the government complaining that
the friars are subject to persecution ana
assassination through The machlnations OF
secret societies there and in Spain. rho
message further stated that the frlars arc
willing to give their lives aud property IL,
defense of the father country, but that II
the government is unable to protect them
they Will have 10 abandon the Philippians.
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STATE.

Sam Houston normal commencement,
exercises have been finished.
Negro was given a life term at Austin
for drowning his stepslster.
Mayor Wheat OF Beaumont says he will
continue to try cases In the city court.
A farmer was Crowned In ID well near
Center.
Land commissioner Will issue 10 more
patents on homcstcads because of the do.
cision Ia the iioguc case.
South Texas glnners unanimously
adopted the uniform bale idea.
Date OF tho flremeus races at Cameron
has been changed TO June q.
Burslarics are very numerous at
Drenham.
Plans for Baylor University commence
ment are being perfected.
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THE WAR.

The Texas saw two OF Spafns torpedo
) destroyers trying to slip upon the Amcri-
Z can fleet and at once opened FIRE, driving
; them baclyinto the harpor.
z Washington authorities tried to warn
. schley not TO proceed until soldiers AND
sailors Joined him.
: feet OF fourteen American ships, nn-
z de- SIMPSONS Nag, Is reported as having
3 pai sed Mole 81. Nicholas.
spanish accounts admit that the Amerf-
) can fleet bombarded the Notifications ~
San Juan; nothing definite as to results
) given.
The authorities at Washington say they
) haven't heard OF the night
2 Approaching the fact that Schiey's
) squadron is In danger from cyclones. the
Washington authorities will try to get aS-
! slstlncc 10 him.
II has been decided to mobilize an army
OF 100. 600 men-mos, OF whom will be vol
urtetrs-beforc tho main advance Is made
J on Crba.
President Mckinley has decided that
spain VIII have to give up Cuba and Porto
Kico before proposition for peace VIII be
considered
The Florida landed force Of Cubans
under Colonel Lacrot on the Cuban coast.
They were well supplied with guns and
ammunition and met no opposition.
Department. officials claim to have no
aews from schley They intend, however.
invading Cuba aud sending supplies to tho
rccuncoDtrados.
Naval commanders are to be given more
latitude in their movements hereafter.
brazil. Japan. British Guiana and Gib-
rcltar have Just issued neutrality procla-
nations.
Prieats In tho Philippines say they are
marked for assassination by secret soci.-
ties.
Reports from Cuba say Garcia has 10000
well equipped men In the neld
American naval mon not uneasy about
srain's mythical Cadiz squadron OF anti
auatcd tubs.
Four moro regiments OF volunteers will
leave chIckamauga today for Tampa.
General Merritt working TO get another
expedition of regulars on To Manila
dispatch from London says Dewey has
ordered ships TO leave Manila harhor
General Leo has arrived at jackson.
yillo. where ho received n grand ovation.
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LAYING IN SUPPLIES.
England buying Flour for Her Gal
riSnn I'm In M IL len

England buying Flour for Her Gar.
risOn in Jnmnicn.
Copyrighted, 1898, by Associated Press.
Kingston, Jamaica, May 81 .--10:S0 a. m
The British government has purchased /,
the United States for delivery here 1ooN
barrels of -four for the army and navy
stores. The order was placed with the
Consolidated Milling company at Minneap.
oils The flour will be transported mere
by the Atlas Steamship company. The
transaction is significant as showing Brit
ish preparations for an emergency.