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Trouble Expected Today.

LONDON, April 1.-THE second edition
OF the Daily Mail contains the following
dispatch from Madrid, dated IL .. IN. Mon
day:
THE captain general os Madrid has cr-
dered Gen. Bourne de Casteivi confined In
a fortress for two months for addressing
the demonstrations on Sunday night.
Gen Fianeo rables the government in
curing II he ought TO declare In his de-
cree that the suspension Of hoStaties was
in Difference TO the wishes OF the pope
and the powers The government replied
that he might do 80 and the decree grant
Ing the armIslsce was published this MORN
ING.
Fears are expressed that the publication
OF President Mckiniey's message in the
papers tCsuorrew morning Will causeSin-
tense feeling ard lead TO street disturb
ances.'
A dispatch TO the Daily Mail from Biar-
ritz dated Monday. says:
1.-THE Spanish government has STOPPED
thcaSa nas OF kilograms reporting shat the
resolution to grant an srmSsiice was I'M
ooeed by the European powers and further
negotiations with Washington are taking
piassr. The news caused very deep i'm
uressiens all over Spain. and especially in
military circieSs The military element
strongly opposed the srnlistice. The gov
errsssnt has taken extraordinary prscaH~
,Ions In Madrid and the provinces. fearing
sio.tnC and demonstrations, and caifay
fearing the attitude Of TIE army
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of the message canno, fail to cheer the

of the message canno, fail to cheer the
friends of peace.
The Times says:
Tho message Is not couched in harsh
language. though II leads up to policy
one justified by the sentiment OF the civil
tied world on the treatment of Cuba
After expressing fear that SPANS offer
of armistice comes too late. the Times
comments on the grave responsibility
which President Mckinley throws upon
congress" 1t thinks that Il debate Was
suspended for . week there might be u
chance for peace, and II expresses grief
that President Mckinley surrendered his
initiative" continuing: He was fully en-
titled to keep the question in his own
hands and thus have gained time. an In
dispensable condition OF peace.
The Morning Post says:
THE crisis arises from the determine
tion of the American government TO depart
from Washtngtons precepts and to NEEDLE
in the Affairs OF a foreign country.
The Daily Chronicle says:
President Mckinley has made many ef-
bola s III than man any OF Of them. Ais message
calls halt by throwing upon congress the
entire solemn responsibility Of making
war"
The Daily Graphic says II thinks the
presidents message is bound to lead to
war. II says:
Spain will. of course. resist Intervention
and war will ensue But the duty of the
United States lies none the less in the
path now marked Out for her by the presi-
dent"
The Daily Mail and the Daily Telegraph
admit that the message leaves the question
OF immediate war undetermined. but de-
clares the evsntuality OF war certain las
IL Is impossible for Spain to accept the
only conditions which will avert the war"
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Spaniards Asked to Suspend Judg-
ment for q Few Days.

Spaniards Asked to Suspend Judg-
ment for . Few Days.
MADRID. April lilo p. m.-El Correo
tminsteriaD repeats its last nights note TO
the effect thst the governments step In
ests." 1t calls for calmneGs on the part OF
the public and entreats Spaniards 10 sus-
pend Judgment for few dayA
Ell Epoca supports the governments
policy
HAVANA. April u.-9 p. MA Lucha
says editorfaliy.
Diplomacy has triunphed along the
whole line. Without being able to appre-
ciate exactly what the victory portendS,
as yet II is President Mckinl@y's victory.
at racts apparently SHOW tn-s. otiii II
IT Is IN sense a triumph for Madrid. be-
cause they have not yielded to President
Mckinley. but to the entreaties OF the great
powers and his holiness. the pope"
The local press continues its attack upon
Consul General Lee. The Ejericito. the or
gan OF the military party, sayes
Our envoy Is still in Washington. Gen.
woodford Is still In Madrid Consul Gen.
eral Lee however has returned 10 the
United States before hostaities have COM
menced He goes with shame faccdness
and remorse at the thought of having
harmed his country and outraged human
ity. Spain knew him long ago. But pos
sisiy his departure was token Of peace.
because he desired to push the United
states into war against spain. He -
SPANS greatest enemy.
practically the same thing happened IN
the case OF Capt. Sgsoee. He was treated
with al! consideration and sympathy in
the hour OF his misfortune. but now he Is
bitterly accusing Spain to excuse his own
negligence on the Maine.
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MONITORS ORDERED OUT.
Will Join the BattleshIps Ready for
Descent Vpon Havana.

NEW YORK, April 1.-THE mentors
Terror Puritan and Amphitrite have been
ordered to join the batueshps of Sands
Key light, says the Key West correspond
ens of the Herald.
This movement, at this time. is accepted
here as evidence that the fieet Is making
final preparations to- move with the least
delay when the order comes. Monitors
are of course slower than other vessels.
but would play q great part In the forma-
tisr, of the first line OF attack.
Some changes in the plan OF the strategic
board have row been decided upon. Moro
Castle will not be saesled- because OF the
prisoners there and Cabanss Will escape
for the same reason. In case the present
trouble between Spain and the United
States goes beyond target practice. As 1t
Is known prisoners are still confined IN
some Of The cells. II Is thought advisable
TO concentrate the fire on the batteries
% Santa Tiara and the twelve-inch bat
terry near Moro Castle.
TIE United States dispatch boat Dolphin
sailed today.
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MADRID GENDARMEs CALLED OFT.


MADRID. April If.--i0:3e p. m.-Numer-
Gus groups in the Puerta del Sol and In
front Of the Offices OF the minister Of the
interior this evening have raised the cry
viva, ESpana." The gendarmes and tho
police scattered them and occupied the
square. but the groups quickly reformed
several times. until finally the gendarmes
charged the crowd Many were injured or
arrested. Senior Aguiiera. the civil gov
ernor. called out the civil guards TO clear
the street, but at this hour several bodies
are parading the thoroughfares in the csh-
ter of the city.
Midnight Throughout the evening. DEM
onstrations have continued IN various
quarters. The police and gendarmes have
repeatedly dispersed the large crowds. and
there have been several arrests in the low
er quarters Calm has finally been roster
ed. but the Uendarmes are patrollng the
streets, and other precautions are main
tanned.
The Pals. the newspaper which has been
the most prominent in promoting the anti
government campaign, continued its SEN
sational policy today. and its issue OF this
date was thereupon confiscated by the
authorities.
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ARRIVAL OF THE CRUISERS.
The New Orleans HAS on Hoard Many
New Raptd-F Guns

WASHINGTON. Aprii 1.-THE most in
teressfng Item OF Information that came 20
the navy department today was the report
"a arrival 81 the cruisers San Francisco
and New orleans az Halifax To-Day. The
arrival OF the New Orleans in this country
is the source Of supreme satisfaction TO
navy officials, ss1e has atsaard a nurs.ser
II Maxim <oTdsBfeidt rapla-fire guns lust
purchased in Europe and quantity OF
ordnance stores.
TIE guns were intended for the seacoas.
for;s;ieations ard are badly needed
Word reached the department today OF
Ia arrival OF the hrst-e.ss~ cruiser Ealti-
Saage AZ Yokohama or her way 10 Hong
RsHg 10 fJ.n she Chinese squadron. TIE
Baltimore mas aboard large amount Of
ammunition and stcreS for the Asla,ic
Squadron.
The San Francisco land New Orleans
MI sail from Halifax FOR New York
saF.g IN the uaornlnG.
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ptscl sslSG TnE MESSAGE.


sSs@sossG SS10tOHo Nc Ne0RGOGns
tatfses Crttieise II Severely.
WASHINGTON. April 1i-Not with
standing the early adjournment OF the
senate today many Of the senator's re-
NAMED about the capitol during the aft
efnoon discussing tho situation In the
senate chamber and In the COMMITTEES
rooms.
The foreign relations committee sat for
about three hours and after the form nj
meeting had concluded the Republican
members held 4 conference as which they
considered the possibility OF securing
unanimous action on their part. The
committees did not reach an agreement
nor even decision as To whether q re-
port should be made tomorrow One rea-
son Tor peatponemenf or action Is that
the committee desires. before reporting.
70 hear consni-Generai Lee, who has in
fnfmed the chairman that he can be with
them tomorrow. The conclusion of the
committee may depend largely upon
What Gen. Lee riaces before t.
Conservative Republican senators were
not dow y reco0nixe the fact that the
movement 70 secure suppor; for the pres
t4aate position had lost ground since the
nceot At the manage. They did not.
! AoWsyes. aanifest any abatement Of their
eessfuanaticn - stand with the president
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The HarAer Ruined and Provisions
BeinH Laaa In for d Siex~


Beinw Lana In for . siege.
NEW YORK, April IA Dispatch TO
the world from San Juan. Porto Rico.
says.
The entrance OF the yixcaya and CQuen-
do frou Havana created ereat excite
naent. Preparations for eoaling are being
pushed. and seven schocners loaded with
Cardin Goa! ara coming. The work Of
fertilization progresses rapidly, and a svs-
tenn Of coast photographs nave been estab-
iished- The harbor was mined during the
nights last week. The Sarrfsoas have re-
received six months ra,ions and private
families are buying large supplies Of food
Prices advanced 10 per cent in one day
and are sti,i ascending
Correspondent Halssead.s case locks
serious. The Spaniards openly say he
should receive twenty years impr.son-
ment. Others ask the death penalty. The
English consul Is weak and indifferent.
The case ID an outrageous one
There II great political excitement over
the result OF the elections and cabinet
crisis Is imminent The Liberal autono-
mists. affiliated with 6agasts, manipulated
both registrations and elections. gaining
an overwhelming majority. Fights w4re
prevalent. and there were several riota
The troops were ordered TO fire on the
mob n two cases. Seventy-seven were
wounded and three killed.
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GETTING READY TO L.Avn
Mayor Fawcett's Appointees C1eans
ing I'D Their Bms1ness.
Sneciai DiSuafch 70 thn y3omf. Ynt >alasunanx~un

CeeSiAt OiSpoxcn 10 the fo0x.Iuf01l1D4D0UDS
fAtUatA. April ll.--in view u she o..
ders received from Mayor Fawceti the
heads of all departments are exest1nD
themselves TO make a thorough cleon-uD
of all business. preparatory 10 turning eveg
the affairs To- the incoming administrn6iou.
Chief OF Police Hegc II arranging the de-.
tails of hbs department 90 that the least
possible trouble will be experienced n
handing over TO his successor everythine
belonging 10 the city. and In order TO mnko
plain the work now under way in vaxiouD
criminal matters.
II IL expected that four avowed Nepub-
leans who have held places on the fseco
through civil service will retain 4ho1r
places. Aside from these officers u - M.
dsrstood none OF the present police fofco
viii be given a chance TO work. Ia the
street and sewer departments the aAmA -
Icy will be followed. and 10 far ~ can now
he learned. the incumbrncy Of the Repu6-
Iiean victors means a clean sweep from
Office OF all stibordinates who held pisces
under the old regime. barring. OF CourUA =
few Republicans who secured jobs BY yiEs
tue of the civil service regulations.
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IND HOUSE
LISTENS SILENTLY.
Continued From Page /.


= skem IN winning their freedom and m
kpsndsncs-
nusler Of North Carolina, on rising y
~ser |. resolution, sad IL Was evident Vs.
- messAxs sa2r read t:d not mean 'ns
4rhauendenee Of Cuba. far watch fne psss'-
81. a. the island had BEEN 50 Ions stfos-
.r.s. The president. he said. messS
-. Us 10 authorize him 70 stop fhs va
/. Cuba. That eoayA not - do0s sA'A
~ Spanish Gag was hauled dora ''''.
- Island forever. Butler tstn p's'sA'e'
n resolution. a. follows.
aWbsreas The destructten q Ise -
nsasss bsstjesnlp Maine and sae maI .s -,
~ ~ Of our sailors In Havana pal
the Spanish government y en- =. - rrs.as
On the part Of Spain against W.
ss;ates. therefore. be II .nss
.nsoo1ysd. First thsf 70 ssshse a'sss
,..ass foul and Unparalleled crime, *nieh
ns,r rsf.oua, honor demands snd 20 pun
: ssep to epa,nss most cruel nasoarous
- inhuman warfare row BEING "asen
swa,nst Cuba. which 10 desnAnaso ~ sn1
1nterens Of liberty and humanity. the gov
sruunsnt Of the isnited States nefeos feS
nrnixes ire Cuban republic - separate
and independent nation. :. -.
i second, that the government o. tne
United States hereby demanos 1n.a 0paan
II once withdraw her &no sno nsss'
foscse from Cuba
Third. that the president OF the United
nsaiss s. ana he IL hereby authorized. en-
poWeeed ana directed TO use. IL necessary.
Ire entire land snd naval forces OF the
Tinted states 10 carry these resolutions
into elzert"
The resolution went over under the rules.
Another massage from the president
transmitting the Cuban consular reports
WAS lad before the senate. and after b.
Ing read. vas referred with the accom-
paHying papers to the committee on for
eign relations.
The senate then II LIS p N, a molten
Of Allison. adjourned.
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AZ the Theater the Audience De.
mands National Anthem

MADRID, April 1i.-At the Princess
theater yesterday evening a spectator
shouted: "vive Espano.'' and the entire
audience arose and the building re-
sounded with frantic cheers. The ma
tional anthem was demanded by the peo-
pie. and was played amid tire enthusiastic
acciaims The most important arrest po-
iitically made In connection with the
demonstrations yesterday was that OF
Baron Sangarren. a Cariist leader. and
former deputy: IL IL reported that the
Romerlsts, Liberaiists ana Carlists were
At the bottom OF the manifestation, the
Cariisfs taking the principal part. Over
feo arrests were made during the Disturb
auce.
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WHY SPAIN HOPES TO WIN.



MADRID. April 12.-El Heraido de Ma
drid publishes an interview with Admiral
BeTanger. formerly minister of marine, In
the course OF which ne expressed his con-
hdence IN the ability of the Spanish ravy
TO win in the event of war With the United
States.
''There is no fear" said Admiral Reran-
ger, "of our Cuban ports being exposed
TO night attack, inasmuch as Havana,
Cienfuegos. Nuevttas and Santiago de
Cuba are defended by electric and auto
matte torpedoes with large radius of
action.
81 have already said that Icy sea we
shall be victorious. / will give you ~
reasons. The nrst IS the excellent dis
cipline maintained on our wlrsnipss; the
second Is that on board the American
vessels as soon as firing Is opened, panic
Will set in, since Ii Is common knowledge
that their crews comprise men OF every
nationality. Pitted ship against ship,
then, We have nothing TO fear"
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government does rot however. proven.
the Hamburger NachriShsen from eonn-
pairing the United States to an ssncs nd
airy. whos after setting house On FIRE
strives 70 dssrcrssrafe his stsznrsrce BY
secoEdiag the efforts OF the are brigade .
The organ az Prince bismarck. the hero
o. German Americans. speaks 81 s.repah-
He az evil repate, which poses as 4 censor
az the morals OF a Europesn monarchy.s'
and Of a state where brutal ard hypo-
critical democracy have led. and where
venality Of officials. frauduIenr approprt-
alton Of public money and rowdyisn and
lynch law are the order OF the day.
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THE MESSAGE MEANS WAR.
Eagiish Papers Consider IL an Able
and vigorau. Document.

LONDON. April is~The Daily News.
commenting edi;crlsIiy upon the pEess-
dents message 20 congress. says:
The asg4szass Is a vigorous ard ah!e sFsss
uulenF iadAstbswsfiy II aseshS waf aaia%s
Spain asrses 10 make 4aat terms N!lA Il
insurgents ard So recall ser iga09z gTas.
EGAA-"
The Standard says
The unalsgaslses disappointment Of TIA
}tzkoss ~ he suhiued and cautious tors
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The War Preparation. q. ON.

FORT MONROE. April 1.-THE con
tents Of tbs presidents message on tire Css-
asn situation were received :e-fsy with
-agca interest hsre. The tore 81 tBe EMS
sage was considered rather pacific .n 81
far az x advocated TRIAL Of the prsros 81
arrmtss. ice TIE prepare tens for active
work went on without cessation
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The Pope sin Looks for Peace.

LONDON April II The Rome eo-re-
spontien, 81 tire Daily Nal telsgrsnhs
that he has had ar interview with Car
Glnai Rampola. the papal secretary OF
state who expressed himself as satisfied
with the present phase or the situation
and Rs hopeful concerning TIE outcome o.
the rcpe's action sie declined 20 so irto
details bOt Indicated fha. re expected q
dispatch from Washington annouac.ag an
approaching solution OF the difficulty.
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LONDON, April li.Thsre Is not much
change In the condition Of Mr.. Gladstone
today, but he s not suffering so much
pain.
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SCHOONER ALEXANDRIA MISSING.
II FOrty-Nfne Days Overdue On Her
Way to Unalnska.

SAN FRANCISCO. April if.--News OF
the probable loss OF the schooner Aiexan-
dria has been brought by the schooner
Kadiak. The Alexandra sailed from this
city for Cnsiaska on February carrying
supplies for tho North American Trans
portat,on and Trading Company. Capt
Avery was in command Of her with crew
Of six men. Fifteen days ago the KadIak
was at Kadiak island and the Alexandria
was then forty-nine days overdue at that
point.
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divorced After farce Weeks.

Special Dispatch to the Post-lntenigenceg
TACOMA. April lin the superior
court here today Florence Bell Douglas
was awarded "A decree Of divorce from
Fred Douglas after q married LIE of
less than three weeks. The couple were
Joined in wediock March q. The grounds
on which the divorce was obtained were
failure TO provide and cruel treatment. The
newiy-msrfisd couple lived for a few days
In the Kosn building. IN Seattle. The
vito Is young and rather prepossasSing.
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s.nnriinn In the rhilippia-. spreads.

LONDON. April ls-Srerisi dispatches
f-vsn Madrid say that aavcts from ;Ae
PhgRaqpine Eds vessIt that the rebellion
there Is Increasing. ana thai le~ssss reb
are Row uadeT arms Trouble is feared r.
Manila.
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SAMPLE GERMAN ABUSE.
curse Of the United states In tn
Cuban Matter Denounced

LONDON. April Ii-Thr Berlin CORE
essrs6ecs Of the Tines With reference TO
ae German gcvsramcns's prosessaiicns Of
DsosUss neutrality. Gays:
ScSsDuaous neutrality % the part ss the
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TENEnIFFE. canary is{a-is. April Il
The Spansal, sruissrs Crtsscbas Colon ans
Maria TERESA have pAsssd Ihss Island, ~
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Tongue Nominated for Congress.

EUGENE. Or. April u.-Taomas IT.
Tongue was reuorninated for congressman
today by the Republicans Of the First con-
gre-sional district Of Oregon
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"Probably no single dry
is employed in nervous d.
eases with effects 50 mark
cdly beneficial as those ef
cod-liver oil"
These are the words of|
an eminent medical teacher.
Another says: The hy1
pophosplntcs are generally
acknowledged as valsabls
nerve tones.
Both these remedies are
combined in SCOTS Emul-
sion. Therefore, take i
for nervousness, neuralgia,
sciatica, insomnia and brain
exhaustion.
50. 80 os4ss. III ArseesA
SCOTT : sOwHE. cAansA ~ - ~,
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Special Dispatch to the post-fnseiiigencer.
TACOMA. April ii.--Bftsish ship Agnes
QgMaId cleared today for East icndon.
South Africa with 800 ca.ses Of salmon. e.1<3
barrels or -four and about 5000 bushels OF
wheat. The total value Of her cargo =
about s75. go She will sail tomorrow.
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x.v,, Militia Ordered 10 serve

ALBANY, April Hone hundred ana
two naval miltlamen have been ordered
TO man the Nahant At Philadelphia ,omor-
row.
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Vertical Keel Broken and Flat Keel Plates Bent.

Ing south. A battalion OF Spanish infan-
try and two battaiions Of mounted artil-
lery have arrived here.
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LOUNGES.

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Oak frame, upholstered in corduroy, $50, rcdu
others Of similar designs, $S.25, reduced to 8 7
duced to $50
Mahogany finish, piano polish upholstered in best
duroy SIS, reduced to 675.
50 lounge, reduced to 5.
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CENTRAL CONFERENCE.
Next Congregational Meeting to Be
Held in Meriden.

Held in Meriden.
Wallingford, May 10.--The semi-an-
nual meeting of the central conference
of Congregational churches including
the Congregational churches in Meri-
den, New Britain, Southington, Berlin,
Rocky Hill, Middletown, Plantsville
and Wallingford was held here to-day,
the meeting opening at 9:30 Rev. r. t.
Hall of New Britain was chosen mod
orator and Rev. Asher Anderson of
Meriden, secretary of the conference.
The meeting opened with devotional
services led by Rev. J. H. Grant of
Meriden. A short business session was
held at 1918 when this nominating
committee was selected: Rev. Herbert
Macy of Newington, Rev. ]. H. Grant
of Meriden, and D. Dickinson of New
Britain.
1.-THE Preachers Responsibility to
Men" was opened by Rev. r. T. Hall
of New Britain, followed by a discus
sion on ''How Shall the Church Go to
Those Who Do Not Come to the
Church," led by Rev. Herbert Macy OF
Newington.
The topic "Our Missionary Societies, -
was discussed at the opening by Dea-
con Camp of New Britain, in place OF
Rev. J. W. Cooper, who was in New
York.
This afternoon the report of the NOM
mating committee was made and a SER
mon was delivered by Rev. D. B. Hub
bard of Westfeld.
The nominating committee reported
Rev. ]. ]. Blair of Wallingford as the
delegate to the triennial council of Con-
gregational churches of the United
States to be held in Portland, Ore,
from July z to u.
The next conference will be held at
the Center church in Meriden, Tuesday
October is. Rev. r. T. Hall of New
Britain will be the preacher. The COM
mittee on programme are Rev. ]. H
Grant and J. W. Logan, Meridei, and
Rev. S. Knatt, Southington.
At to-day's conference eleven church
es were represented by seven pastors
and sixty-four delegates.