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The oasis., 1898-03-19

DEMOCRATIC newspapers don't have so much to say against Presi- dent McKinley's attitude toward Spain as few weeks ago. Even democratic obtuseness can now see that the course of the president has been digni6ed, courageous and ap-
The oasis., 1898-03-19
OFFICIAL PAPER OF MORALES, ARIZONA,

Saturday, March I9, 1898.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
The Cuban Insurgents.
The Government Finds Them an Un-
known Quantity as to Numbers and
Availability as Allies.

Reports about the number, efficiency,
and availability as allies, of the Cuban in
surgent forces vary as widely as possible.
1t is said on the one hand, and the state
ment apparently comes from a reliable
source, that the insurgents are proving a
disappointment, not only as an indepen-
dent government in Cuba, but the Span
iards seem to be paying no attention to
them in the fortified towns, but are stead
lily strengthening their defensive works
against an attack by our fleet from the
ocean, Our war department officials are dis
appointed at the difficulty Of finding the in
surgents whom it was proposed to arm.
The plan of campaign, with 10000 or 49,
600 Cubans, as auXilaries, has been aban-
doned according to this account, as it has
been ascertained that no such number of
Cubans, anxious and willing to fight. are
likely to offer their services. The army
with Gen. Gomez, reported at from 10000
to 1000 men, has been ascertaineG to CON
Gen. Garcia are reported on good author
ity to be even less
On the other hand Gen. Palma, the
president of the Cuban junta in this coun-
try, who has recently been in conference
with Gen. Miles at Washington, denies the
correctness of these reports. He says that
his adyices from Cuba show that the in
surgent leaders are anXiously awaiting the
coming Of the army OF invasion, and that
they are working on plans that are known
to Gen. Miles and which have his approval
Gen. Palma claims that the insurgents
have about 10000 men in the field and
and that this force is being concentrated at
certain points, from which an easy june
ton may be made with the forces OF the
United States soon after their arrival on
the island. This statement as to the nam
Der of the effective armed forces of the in
surgents corresponds very closely to that
made by Senator Proctor in his speech in
the Senate after his return from Cuba.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
LIEUT.. STRATTON SHOT.

Camp Olympia, Essex Junction, Vt. -,
May 17-First Lieutenant Eugene j.
Stratton of company X, Bennington, shot
himself accidentally in the leg above the
knee while removing a revolver from his
valise at noon today The present indca-
tions are that he will be disabled for some
time.
Lawrence, Mass, May 14.-Miss Pie
lena McKeen, 20, for 30 years principal of
Abbott Academy, Mass, and a native of
Bradford, VT, died this morning.
New York, May 1G.-The price of bread
was raised one cent per loaf at all the bak-
cries this morning
New Bedford, Mass, May 17.-Hon
William S. Greene of Fall River was nom
mated by the Republicans of the 18th
district today as their candidate for Con-
gress to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of the late Hon. John Simpkns.
Springfield, Mass, May 1.-THE Clark
W. Bryan company, publishers of Good
House Keeping and other periodicals, was
petitioned into insolvency this morning by
the Third National bank, which secured
an injunction restraining the firm from
disposing of its assets. The liabilities are
estimated at S2n0nO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
NEWS IN BRIEF.

While the Mary Ellen was coming to
anchor at Gloucester Mass, David
Farnsworth of Owls Head. Me. II years.
fell from the starboard rail and broke
his neck
There are meagre reports of violent
tornadoes along the Republican river
IN south Nebraska. Many houses were
torn to pieces, and many head of stock
killed, 1t is feared that a number of
persons lost their lives.
While Charles Walker was riding a
tandem with young lady in Fall River,
the wheel slipped and Walker struck his
head against the curbing, fracturing his
skull. He died in the ambulance. His
companion was uninjured.
bill of equity has been filed with the
clerk of the supreme court by the village
corporation of Pennington, Ne, to COM
pei the Pennington Water company to
carry out the terms of a contract COZ
corning the purchase of the works and
rights Of the company by the village.
Camp Dewey in South Framingham.
Mass, had the appearance of an old-tii lie
camp yesterday as to the number of
visitors ana military movements. the
Sixth and Ninth regiments occupying
the parade grounds nearly the entire
day, the latter being engaged in drill for
over three hours during the forenoon,
and the Sixth following suit during tlS
afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
kN0C kOIT DROPS.

Swanton, VT. May Knockou; drops
claimed another victim yesterday at this
place in the person OF II. J. Rowell Of
Washington, d. C..
He had been visiting brother in Bran
don and stopped oil at Swanton on his
way to Malone. He fell in with three
agreeable strangers and the last he remem-
bers was taking drink from bottle,
Mr. Eowrl was found by some boys on
the bank Of Mssisquoi river in a secluded
place. He was in a stupor and it was sew
erAl hours before the doctors succeeded in
restoring consciousness. He claims to
have lost over $500. He is veteran Of
the civil war and was a member of the
4>,h New York infantry
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20

A brief argument is made upon the sub
ject of acquiring territory by legislative
act. and it is declared that there is moth
ing in the annexation to prevent such
acquisition. In conclusion the report
says: The acquisition of these islands
does not contravene our national policy
or traditions 1t carries out the Mon
roe doctrine, which excludes European
powers from interfering with the Ameri-
can continent and outlying islands, but
does not limit the United States; and this
doctrine has been long applied to these
very islands by our government. As
Secretary Blaine said in 1881, the situa-
tion of the Hawaiian islands giving them
strategic control of the North Pacific
brings their possession within the range
of questions Of purely American policy
The annexation of these islands does
not launch us upon a new policy, or
depart from our time honored tradi-
tions Of caring first and foremost for the
safety and prosperity of the United
States"
The minority report sets cut eight rea.
sons against annexation, and offers a
substitute resolution practically estab-
fishing a protectorate over the islands
1t declares that the Hawaiian peopla
lean people, and charges that the only
hope for annexation is under the cry
Of war emergency" before the people
can be consulted. The other counts
specified against annexation are that
annexation in the manner proposed ia
unconstitutional; the islands are too re-
mote and furnish too much additional
coast line to be defended; the population
is not racially nor religiously, nor other
wise homogeneous with our own; Do
litical dominion over the islands is not
commercially necessary; the islands ara
not, from a naval or military standpoint
necessary to our defence; and admitting
that their foreign occupation would be
dangerous to US and that there exists
q single nation willing in the face et
our repeated diplomatic declarations Of
our position, to incur the dangers OF
war with us in order to seize or hold
them" this danger may be met when the
first overt act or open declaration shews
its actual existence, or may be prevented
by the passage of the minority resolu-
ton heretofore cited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
ERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, MAY 20 1898

who were captured, and who are now i'm
prisoned at Cabanas, for two Spanish Of
ficers.
Boston, May 1j,-The Massachusetts,
nautical training ship, Enterprise, will
leave early next month for cruise along
the Maine coast The annual foreign
cruise has been abandoned on account of
the war. The governor and his staff will
90 a short cruise with the cadets Thurs
day.
Paris, May ia package containing
five hundred thousand francs in gold and
securities was stolen from a railroad car in
this city this morning. There is no clue
to the robbery.
Washington, May 16.-Brigadier Cen
eral Francis Guenther has been assigned to
temporary command of the troops concen-
trated at Washington.
Raleigh, n. c., May 1G-The body of
Ensign Worth Bagey, the young Ameri-
can officer on the torpedo boat Win.low,
who was killed Wednesday in the engage
ment off Cardenas, was brought here this
morning to the home of his mother.
Madrid, May 1G-Admiral Camara.
commander of the Spanish fleet at Cadiz,
has been recalled here to confer with the
ministers respecting his intended opera
tions. The newspapers here express the
fear that a secret Anglo-A American alliance
already exists.
st. Thomas, West Indies, May 1G-In
future coal will not be delivered to any of
the bellgerent warships without the
consent of the governor of the island in
writing. The governor will supervise
the delivery of the coal.
London, May l7.-American cable com
panies have issued instructions to their
agents to refuse to transmit any Spanish
government messages.
Washington, May lS-Secretary of
War Alger has sent to Congress the draft
of a bill to create in time of war a second
assistant secretary of war with a salary of
$4,000 year. He regards such an appoint
ment of great importance, and urges i'm
Lltuldlt dCllOI.
Chattanooga, Tenn, May 1S.-There
are about $1,000 volunteers encamped on
the field at Chckamauga, including troops
from Pennsylvania, Indiana, Ohio, West
I Virginia and Missouri.
Washington, May ls.-There has been
no meeting of the hostile fleets in the
neighborhood of Cuba. This was all that
would be given out as public statement
at the navy department today.
Pittsburg, Pa, May 1S.-After being
idle so years the shops at the Allegheny
arsenal ware started today with large
force of men at work making leather
goods for the volunteer army of the United
| States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
Stabbed Two Men and skipped.

George L. Green, employed by Chas. W.
Jones, West Deer6eld, and Trombell Crom-
niski of Dyer's brick yard, were stabbed
during drunken row in the house of a
Mr.. Baker on Washington Street, Green
field, at about II o'clock, Saturday night,
by John Sobeit of Montague City. A ''keg
party" was in progress and everyone was
considerably under the influence of liquor,
when an argument started on the merits
of one of the fair sex.
1t was not long before blows were ex-
changed and John Sobeit thinking it would
be more to his advantage, grabbed a knife
lying near and strnck Green in the abdo-
men and slashed Cromniski's arm. Green
was removed to the Franklin county pub
lie hospital. The police took charge of
Cromniski. They could not get hold of
Sobeit, who did the stabbing. Green's
wound is an ugly one and will disable him
some time, but he will probably eventually
recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
BATTLESHIP ALABAMA

Philadelphia, Pa, May 1S.-The battle
ship Alabama was launched at the Cramps
shipyard today. She is larger than .he
Iowa or the Oregon, having displace-
ment of IL 800 tons. She will have no
eight inch guns in her secondary battery
like the other big battleships. She will
have four l3-inch guns mounted in pairs
in turrets forward and aft, and II 6 inch
rapid tirers distributed between them Her
secondary battery will consist of Is 6
FOUNDERS, four 1-pounders and three ma
chine guns. The Illinois and Wisconsin,
her sisters, are now being constructed.
The cost of each boat will be -, 10000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
HAWAIIAN REPORT.
Strategic Importance Of the
Islands.
Acquisition Not In contravention OF Our Ma.
tIonaI Policy.

Washington, May 1S-Chairman Hitt
presented the majority report of the
house committee on foreign affairs in
favor of the annexation Of Hawaii by
joint resolution in the house yesterday,
1t states that the proposition is not new
to either government. For so years II
has been apparent that SO small and
feeble a government must be merged
with stronger power. The report
states: There is no undue pressure on
the part of the United States as a greater
power; no surprise of anyone; no posi-
bility of objections by other govern
ments. 1t is simply the obvious result
of the natural course of events through
a long period of years, thus completed
with the cordial consent Of the sovereign
powers of both governments. The only
question involved is whether the pro-
posed possession of the Hawaiian islands
would be advantageous to the United
States The strategic Importance oil
the islands is then discussed, also the risk
of delaying acquisition, as there is dam
ger of the islands falling under Japan
csc influence and control. American
commercial interests would be promoted,
and annexation, the report says, would
do away with foreign complications Of
the islands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20

Mrs. Iva Reed, wife of John Dorr, died
in West Arlington Wednesday from the
effects OF a dose of morpaine, which it is
supposed she took with suicidal intent
She had been visiting her parents and on
her return the Monday before her death it
is supposed she took the fata! dose. A
doctor was called but could not save her
life. No reason is assigned for her act.
Bernard Cunning of Burlington has
brought suit for $4,000 against George
y. Briggs, formerly bookkeeper in C. S.
Adsit's coal office, charging him with the
seduction of his 16-year-old daughter
Briggs disappeared several weeks ago, fore
seeing trouble, and Cunning has attached
his interest in the $4,000 estate of his
father, who died without leaving a will
Frank II. Buttles of Bristol narrowly es-
capped death by asphyxiation at the Van
Ness House in Burlington Friday night.
He evidently only partially turned off the
gas upon retiring. The odor of escaping
gas attracted the attention of bell boy,
who made an investigation, finding Buttles
in an unconscious condition. He was re-.
moved to the hospital Buttles is 20 years
old, and has been married but does not
live with his wife. He went to Burling-
ton to enlist in the Vermont regiment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
ColIanse of BniIdinrs.

New York, May 14-Several men were
killed and number of others were ter
ribly injured by the collapse of two
history fiat buildings in course of cree
ton on East 116th street The rear and
side walls fell with a grinding crash that
was heard for blocks, carrying some rs
or more bricklayers and laborers with
them. When the work of rescue was
stopped the list of killed was: Eric
Lidden, Fred Dickeleke, Albert KAN
iniski, Peter Saldewario and Frederick
Hartman. The wounded are: Peter
Pasquale, Sebastian Welsbacher. Frank
Riezor. William Cochran and Paul
Muller.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
THE SPANISH PLANS.

London, May 14.-The Star has Mad
rid despatch, via Paris, which throws in
teresting light, gathered from an official
source, on Admiral Cerveras's movements
since he left Cape Verde.
1t appears that he first headed for st
Pierre off the Newfoundland coast. He
was met by GOLFERS from Syden with coal
and instructions to raid Portland, Boston
and Newport, and if Sampson bombarded
Havana to draw him Off
The next proposed move was to decoy
Sampson to Porto Rico, and then to sail
rapidly to Havana, to destroy the few
ships left there.
Finally, should he learn that the two
squadrons were coming to meet him, leav'
ing the sea free, the plan would be to avoid
them and sail straight to Charleston, 5. e.,
to lombard it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
AMERICAN KILLED.

Boston, May 13,-The schooner Jennie
S. Butler, which left Cienfuegos, on the
southern coast of Cuba, April II, reports
that her mate, John Purchase of P ortland,
Maine, was killed by the Spaniards, He
was hacked to pieces by the Spaniards
while he was attempting to cross the
trocha. The captain of the schooner
blames Consul McGarr for negecting the
Americans in Cienfuegos He says McGarr
left them without protection or notification,
and that unless they secured passage
in foreign vessels some Americans fell into
the hands of the Spaniards. McGarr was
the consul in sympathy with the Span
iards, whose testimony was ridiculed by
Senator Proctor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
TO THE PHILIPPINES.

Washington, May 1S.-Gen. Miles said
today that the 10th Pennsylvania regiment
would be ordered to San Francisco to be
sent from there on the expedition to the
Philippines.
San Francisco, May jor- General
Otis, who will be the second in command
at the Philippines under Gen. Merritt, has
arrived here with his staff.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
TO KEEP SPANLARDS IN IGNORANCE

Washington, May 17.-Gen. Greeley
chief of the signal service, has adopted en-
ergetic measures to prevent the admiral OF
the Spanish squadron from keeping inform
ed in regard to the movements of the
American squadron. He has forbidden
the Haytian Gable company from sending
or receiving any messages except to or
from the United States government dis
closing movements of our ships. This
prevents the sending of press messages.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
Polander Drowned at Northaeld.

A Polander who was employed by
James Wall was drowned in the Connecti-
cut river at Mortified Tuesday. He was
assisting Ferryman Parker, who had large
number of people to carry across the river
on account of the dormitory dedication at
Mt, Hermon. The ferry boat was in mid
stream when the Polander fell headfore-
most into the water. He was carried under
the boat but when he came up on the
other side oars were thrown to him. He
grasped an oar and had foated to within
few feet of the shore when he suddenly
went down. There was no one on the boat
who could swim. The body was recovered
in about two hours.
Later,-The mans name was Joseph r.
Yanraska. He had been in the employ of
Mr.. Wall five years. He has brother lv-
ing in Mortified.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
WAR NEWS OF THE WEEK.
The Engagement Off Cienfuegos, Cuba.
SpanardS Admit Heavy Losses at Manila but in Havana
they Celebrate the Great Victory"
KEY WEST. MAY Il.

,..-.. WEST, May14
6oa Nashville and several thousand troops Davis of New York and
wounded. ' '''
Many spaniards were killed and wounded
The fight oo t.uo c,
cutting the cable The roon assembly, 'c o" the vessels succeeded in
masked batteries Some of the wounded will probably
navy department received despatch from Commodore Rm m confirming
the report the severe Cnfegos Wednesday,
killed, Herman
The Spanish report that the spanaris lost 800 men who
were Killed outright and that 600 Others wounded when Admiral
ed the Rpanish fleet Manila.
The despatch was dated May the arsenal has
evacuated The Spaniari claim Olympia and the
was damaged The Spanards say their shells did not burst while
American shells effective She
tie ~
N,np,r ,r,o
Queen palace afternoon and handed her
the resignation of charged cabinet
will
the the kings birthday
49, KINGsroN JAMAICA, May TO-
ate Deum in the principal church in celebration by
Spanish government to the effect that the Spanish forces had been
Gen. Pando full
city, and meat cost two
cuatOn but Officially" the Spaniaris Philippines
CONTROL OF THE PHlITPPNES..BLANCO TO BE ISOLATED
prince
London alleged mission
hopes and wishes of the Philippine commercial community
He the business interests of the island still
off of
span incompetent and unstable
strong party Japan trying premier that country into
action looking japanese control the Philippines but he declines
WAI1NGroN May
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be
Spanish squad
All this done through three cables extending from Santiago
to i
New YORK, May IS
limited States authorities have declared that E @ @ @ n 1 he
prospective military operations United
they
out by the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
II KILLED BY EXPLOSION.

Madrid May ia despatch was re-
ceived from Havana today saying that
small naval boat having a crew of II men
had been blown up off Cardenas while en-
gagged in removing torpedoes from the
harbor. The torpedoes exploded through
the negligence of the workmen. All of
the crew persisted. The despatch does not
indicate whether the boat was Spanish or
American.
New York, May 16,-The 18th New
York regiment, under the command of
Col. Fred Grant, will leave today for the
South. The 9th and 18th regiments will
probably start south today.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20

London, May IA member of the
British government is reported to have
prophesied war between France and Great
Britain within a month. Precautionary
assurances are reported to have been effect
ed against the risk of a war with France
within six months.
New York, May IA special despatch
to the New York World from Key West
says that Gen. Blanco has agreed to ex-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
BIG FIRE IN BALTIMORE.

Baltimore, Md, May 1.-THE pier,
freight shed and Office of the old Bay
Line steamship company, together with
a large quantity of freight, is now
burning. The property will be total loss,
the damage amounting to at least $780, 900.
There have been several explosions of oils
and spirits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
The MRIOdOrous Jack Wheeler Re-
turned Home.

When the reading of the roll call of
Company II was begun at the mastering
in ceremonies at Camp Olympia, Capt
Pattee Informed Maj. Jocelyn that he was
two men short of the required number for
muster, one OF them being Jack" Wheeler
the young man who figured so prominently
in the Brewster murder trial at Montpelier
recently. Wheeler had returned to his
home. The announcement of this fact
was received by the company with a sup
pressed cheer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
ALGER'S DAUGHTER MARRIED.

Washington, May ls.-Frances Alger,
daughter of the secretary of war, and
Charles Burrill Pike, were married at the
secretarys home at noon today. The
President and Vice President and their
wives and other important officials were
present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
New YORK, May Is.
MORE ACTIVE WAR POLICY.

Madrid, May l6.-Senor Moret, the min
lister of colonies, has confirmed the state
ment that any changes in the composition
of the cabinet would be wholly in the di-
rection of a more active war policy. He
says the greatest reliance is placed upon
the skill of the Spanish seamen and the
squadron. Admiral Cerevera has not been
hampered by instructions. Even the min
listers do not know his plans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
ANOTHER DIVORCE,

New York May l7.-Marion Manola
Mason, the actress, now here, announces
that she has instituted a suit for divorce
from her husband, Jack Mason. She
charges him with non-support. Her first
husband was wealthy manufacturer and
after she secured divorce from him she
married Mason and they starred together
several years. 1t is alleged that Jack Ma
sons brother, Lowell Mason, influenced
Jack against his wife.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
FIRED FOUR SHOTS.

Key West, May 1.-THE gunboat Will
mington yesterday, when about 80 miles
east of Havana, fired four shells into a
Spanish trap in the shape of a derelict
the hope that some torpedo boat or cruiser
would run into it and be seriously dam
aged. The derelict was an old Spanish
schooner packed full of old railroad iron,
car wheels, etc. The shells from the Will
mington sunk her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-20
CRUISER CHARLESTON

Vallejo, Calf, May 1S.-The cruiser
Charleston will in all probability leave to-
day for the Philippines, Her bunkers are
filled with coal and a large quantity of am
muniton and supplies are on board
Vallejo, Cal, May 1S.-The cruiser
Charleston sailed for Manila today.