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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
GEN.
STARTLING DISCLOSURES TO BE
MADE BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE
BLOWING UP OF THE MAIHE
Missing Link I'm Chain That Proves
There Was Conspiracy to Destroy
Went Out.

WASHINGTON. April s.-Representa-
tive Lorrimer. of Illinois. Is authority for
the statement that General Lee will make
some startling disclosures before the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations on his arri-
val here regarding the conspiracy con-
cerning the blowing up OF the Maine.
81 understand that General Lee is to
supply the missing link In the testimony"
said Mr.. Lorrimer. MY information is
that Captain Sigsbee is in possession OF
the facts, but does not feel at liberty
TO give them until the person who gave
them to him releases him from the Sc
crecy imposed. That person, I under
stand, is General Lee"
1t IL said that the information General
Lee is expected TO testify 10 relates to
the extinguishment of the electric lights
up of the Maine. Electrical experts have
said that If the lights went out in Haba-
ma at the time OF the explosion 1t would
be conclusive evidence that the mine
under the Maine must have been fired
from shore electrical connection.
Captain Sigsbee, before the Foreign Re-
lations Committee. said he had informa-
ton that the lights had gone out, but
did not think it advisable to give the
name of his informant while he was In
Cuba. His informant is said to be Cen
eral Lee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
ANTI-AMERICAN Decentralization,
Relief Distributors Practically SGob-
bed at Mntanxas.

WASHINGTON, April s.-A New Orr
leans special to the Post says: The
steamer Utstein arrived at Port Edas to-
day from Matanzas. On board wers
Messrs. Curtis and Richardson. OF the
Kansas City Star. who represented KAN
sas City In the distribution OF six hundred
tons Of relief supplies 10 suffering recon-
frados. On Monday. the supplies were
landed, but only with great difficulty. and
amid the abuse and insults OF the Ssan-
ish populace. The presence Of the food
distributors In Mitanzas created such In
tense excitement and bitterness that a
riot was imminent. TO such a point that
both the British and American consuia
advised the two newspaper-men TO return
on board the Utstein for safety.
"They were followed from their hotel
to the landing By n bowling mob. who
Missed. spat upon, and otherwise insulted
the Americana crowded In front of them.
jostled them. and at one time threatened
to push them bodily into the bay.
'The Utsteln Is now at the quarantine
station at the mouth OF the river. and
will be subject to three days detention
by the health officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
REFUGEES FROM SANTIAGO.
They Report All Quiet at the Cubar
(ffv.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA, April S.-The
steamer Brooklne arrived at Port Anto
mia this morning from Santiago de Cuba
having on board the United States Con
sul Pulaski F. Hyatt the staff of the
consulate, and twenty-five Americans
children included.
All was quiet at Santiago when the
Brooknne left that port. There are three
small Spanish warships there, and the
entrance of the harbOr is protected by
torpedoes.
American interests at Santiago de Cuba
have been left in care of the British
Consul.
Mr.. Hyatt has not determined whether
he will go 10 Boston or stay in quaran-
tine at Port Antonio
BRITISH REINFORCEMENT.
Major-General Hallows. commanding
the British forces in Jamaica. received a
cablegram from the War Office at Lon
don to-day. ins'-uotirg hiFP to immedi-
ately prepare quarters for 1900 additional
troops. They will be drawn from the
Leister Regiment. from the West India
Regiment at st. Lucia, and from Bar
bados. No official explanation is given
for the action.
1t is said that tomorrow at noon two
steamers chartered by the State Depart
ment will leave here under orders TO
proceed To the southern coast Of Cuba,
and take up the United States Consuls
and other Americans at four ports. At
the time this dispatch is filed the name
of the vessel has not been made public,
nor are the four ports indicated known
CONSUL MGARR.
The steamer Beverly, Captain Ander-
son. sailed from Cienfuegos to-day, with
the United States Consul. Mr. Owen Nc
Carr. and other Americans for Boston,
by way of Key West
THE BROOKLINE PROCEEDS.
PORT ANTONIO via KINGSTON,
JAMAICA, April S.-The steamer Brook
line was released from quarantine, after
a few hours observation.
Mr.. Pulaski +. Hyatt, United States
Consul at Santiago de Cuba; DR.. Cal
minero, the hospital inspector stationed
there, and nearly all the other pas
sengers brought by the Brookline this
morning debarked, and will remain here.
\ few sailed on the Brookline for Bos-
ton tonight.
NOT PRECEDENT TO WAR.
Mr.. Hyatt said: II left under instruc-
tions from the department that i was
not to interpret the withdrawal as pre-
cedent 10 a declaration of war. and /
am 20 remain in Jamaica under instruc-
tions to be received. Personally, | as
sumo that the situation In Cuba is grave.
Santiago de Cuba. however, is quiet,
and very much the same as it has been
for the last two years. The insurgents
are greatly inspired by the probability OF
American intervention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
CURIOsITIEs OF SITUATION.
spain Has Not Realized That Ameri-
ca IL in Earnest.

LONDON. April 9.-The Madrid corre-
spondent OF the Standard, telegraphing
Friday night, says:
Surprise and perplexity have been
caused In Madrid by the news OF the
steps of the European Powers In Wash
ington. which tends 10 confirm the preva-
lent idea that the same influences are
acting In concert with the mediation OF
the Pope 10 induce the government and
the Queen Regent To meet President Nc
Kinley half way. Ofhcial circles are
much pleased by the new aspect OF the
crisis, which is said TO increase the pros
pect of a pacific solution.
1.-The most curious feature throughout
the crisis has been she fact that during
the past six months the Spanish people
and their rulers have not seemed TO rea-
lie that the American people and Presi-
dent were in earnest. though reluctant
to 20 10 war. In the United States dipio-
macy and the Executive seemed hardly
to have realized how difficult II would
be to induce proud little Spain 10 relin-
quish her hold upon Cuba ana Porto
Rico.
up to the very last moment. American
diplomacy and the President have so Ut
tie understood the real state OF things In
the domestic afrairs OF Spain as 10 fancy
that the pressure OF financial ana
moneyed interests. the arguments OF re-"
far-seeing ard enlightened men like
Senors Moret, Gullon, and Puiseerver'
and the alleged immense influence OF the
Pope over the Spanish Court ana the
Catholics could weigh In the balance
against the deep and widespread hostility
OF all classes toward the United states,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
CUBAN REPUBLICS FUNDS.
Ten Millions of Dollars I'm Bonds
DE LONE Letter.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April S.-Some
very interesting facts were developed be-
fore the Foreign Affairs Committee of the
House to-day. The Deputy Treasurer
Of the Cuban republic b. f. Guerra, ap-
peared with his books, and they were
inspected by the committee. He ex-
planned that OF the sl0,O0O,O0O bonds au-
thorized. only $4,000 had been actually
disposed of. Some of these were in pay
ment for provisions sent to Cuba. For
some of the bonds par had been OBJ
tanned. These were taken mainly by
the friends of Cuba. The lowest price
at which any were sold was % cents on
the dollar A batch of $4,000 were sold
for 5000 in a pressing emergency. One
million of the bonds, he said, were locked
up in the safe of Belmont x Co.. of New
York. TO be sold when the price fixed
IS cents on the dollar-had been obtained.
Three millions of the remainder had been
signed, but were locked up in the Trea-
surers vaults.
The Deputy Treasurer was asked IL he
knew the story of the publication OF the
De LONE letter, and without names he
told the first authentic story of how 1t
was obtained He explained that IL was
distracted by a clerk in the post-office
at Habana who was i'm sympathy with
the Cuban cause, and sent back TO New
York There its Importance was at once
realized, and IL was given out for pub
lcation. the action being justified, be-
cause il showed conclusivey what the
Cubans had always contended, that Spain
was double-dealing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
DIR. CURRY on THE SITUATION.
Perplexities-The Peace Sentimenf-
Hope for Avoidance of War;

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April S.-(Spe-
oiai)-Dr. j. l. NJ. Curry, of Virginia
who was Minister to Spain during Mr.
Cleveland's first administration, has giver
an interview to the New York Evening
Post respecting the present situation. DR.
curry says II is the duty Of this country
TO unite when a positive policy is an
nounced. and that Cuba is lost to Spain.
Nevertheless, he perceiVes many perpleX-
ing aspects in the situation. Regarding
the Cubans, he says:
The insurgents. | do not believe, are
capable of managing a government that
We would want to have alongside of us,
and If we should to-day acknowledge the
independence of the island il would SIM
ply mean that we had taken the side and
espOused the cause of one part of its
population. We should have TO make
treaties with the rebels, and in a mea-
sure. be under obligation to defer to them
in formulating our Spanish policy. In
these circumstances. / certainly hope
Congress will not make the mistake of
recognizing independence now. The an
neXation of the island l should be posi-
lively opposed TO, although, in the event
Of shaking off Spanish rule, which must
any other way out. This is the silua-
tion: Cuba must be either subject to
Spain. independent or annexed to the
United States. The first is not much
longer a possibility; the second, as l have
said before would be nightly inconve-
nient, and the third. 1 regard as wholly
unwise.
"The condition of things in Spain is not
attractive to persons of American ideas.
We all respect the Queen as a pure,
brave, and true woman, and very de-
voted TO the fortunes of her little son.
But. outside of her personality, the gov
ernment is bOss-ridden and corrupt. The
elections are tainted with fraud. and the
common people have little or no concep-
tion of what liberty, according to Eng
lish principles, means. Only "a per cent.
Of the women of Spain can read or write.
The percentage among men is somewhat
larger. But the whole country is in that
backward. retrograde condition that does
not augur well for its future standing
among the nations
THE Carlists. who represent the most
unprogressive sentiment of all, were
dwndling in numbers and influence when
1 knew the conditions there. Their reli-
ance has been on the assistance of the
Pope. but il had become very evident that
the Pope would stand by the reigning
dynasty as against them although he
would probably prefer the Carlists to the
Republicans. Numerically. the Republi-
cans are strong. but they are not we'll
organized. and do not represent the most
responsible element of the population.
They are the Radicals, and not an infiu-
entail power i'm Spain.
DR.. Curry thinks there is a strongly
developed sentiment i'm the country ia
vorable to peace, and considering the
situation in connection with the Vene-
zuelan incident concludes that the war
spirit is no stronger now than it was
then, when England threatened TO be-
come our adversary. Good luck and
common sense on both sides averted war
then, he says. and they may do so again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
WAR REVENUE MEASURES.
Increased Beer and Tobacco Taxes
Other Taxes-Temporary Loan.

Increased Beer and Tobacco Taxes
Other Taxes-Temporary Loan.
WASHINGTON. April s.-The members
OF the Ways and Means Committee OF
the House are buslly engaged with Trea-
sury officials In the work preliminary to
the drafting to q war revenue measure
to be introduced In Congress Immediately
upon the opening of hostilities with
Spain. An increase in the internai-reve-
nue. tax on beer from 81 to 81 barrel,
and large increase In the tax on manu-
factured tobacco. including cigars and
cigarettes, has been practically agreed
upon. Bank checks bills OF exchange,
drafts, deeds, mortgages. and other pa
per of this class; patent medicines and
nostrums, in all probability. also will be
added to the list.
A rough estimate OF the receipts to be
derived from these sources Is that the
increase on these articles alone will ap-
proximate, If not exceed, slO0,OOo.OOo a
year.
A bill providing for temporary loan
of 800 600 900, and permanent loan OF
from $500, 100000 to S5O000o,0oc, at per
cent. payable In coin, has been prepared
bv the Ways and Means Committee, and
will be Immediately introduced in case
of war
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09

| as to the draft of the response to be semi
| 10 Cardinal Rampolia.
Tonight the Papal nuncio called upon
| Senior Sagasta and received from him
the reply decided upon.
MKINLEY AND POPE LEO.
IL +. M.-Senor Gulon, the Foreign
Minister, has held several conferences
with the ambassadors OF the Powers
Rumors having been circulated that the
failure OF the Pope's efforts was because
of the attitude Of the United States. the
Nunciature here has issued the following
note:
"The Nunciature has to-day higher
hopes than ever OF the success of Papai
Intervention. 1t is not true that Presi-
dent Mckinley has rejected the Pope
Intervention in favor a peace. Such I'M
politeness would be the more impolitic,
not only because it would display bar
barous intolerance, but because, however
much any person might be the Pope's
enemy. IL would be impossible to misin-
terpret the views Of the venerable old
man, who recommends the preservation
OF peace. on the other hand, the Catho-
lies Of North America would never par
don such u disregard of the Vicar-Gene-
raj of their Church"
4
The general tone of the evening papers
rs one OF satisfaction with the inter-
ference of the European Powers as show
ing that the latter realize Spain's deter
mined attitude against further conces-
sions to America. Some doubt Is ex-
pressed, however, as 10 the result OF IN
tervention, lest the European concert re-
peat the Cretan performance.
no n.
publishes a letter from the Marquis
Cavero. a Carlist general in the last war.
addressed to Count Xiquena, Minister of
Public Works, offering his services in
case of war.
ABSOLUTELY NO NEWS.
12 P. NAT this hour there is abso-
lutely no news. The government offices
are empty and political circles and the
places OF public resort are deserted, ow-
ing to its being Good Friday.
General Woodford remained at the
United States legation until late hour.
Opposition to Armistice.
MADRID via PARIS, April S.-The
main opposition to the armistice In Cuba
which was suggested by the Queen Re-
gent and the Minister for the Colonies.
Senior Moret came from the Ministers OF
War and Marine, General Correa and
Admiral Bermejo. II Senior Segasta, the
Premier, had not yielded they would
have resigned. and, al a critical juno
ture, Spain would have been deprived OF
the heads OF the two principal depart
ments. and IL is feared, 1t would have
been impossible 70 replace these minis
ters. in view Of the present temper OF
the army and navy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09


parture. nor has he made preparations 10
go, although his department is I'm such
shape that he could leave In a few hours
aiter receiving orders from his govern
ment TO depart.
IN tne event OF the complete cessation
os negotiations, IL can be cited that to-
Gay showed the seventh consecutive day
slhce the Spanish Minister has called at
the State Department.
war preparations are proceeding syste-
matically. but the larger details OF pre-
paration have been shaped. and there Is
httie more TO do than TO see these regu-
larIy executed. While there are many
naval movements there has not vet been
any decisive orders Affecting the move
ment of the fleets.
report was current to-day that a
Spanish fleet OF cruisers had sailed from
Cadiz for American waters There was
no confirmation Of this, either at the
Spanish legation or at the Navy Depart
mCnt.
CONGRESSIONAL UNANIMITY.
AT the Capitol the Senators who are
deNoting themselves TO the task OF Sc
curing resolution on the Cuban ques-
uon. on which practical unanimity can
be obtained, were quite active and when
the day closed telt that they had made
appreciable progress.
There was Joint meeting of the lead
ing members of the steering committees
OF the various parties during the day. in
the rooms OF the Committee on Appro-
priations. at which the whole situation
was canvassed. The movement to con-
slider the whole Cuban question in execu-
tive session is gaining ground. Senators
who have looked up the precedents find
the only parallel case to the present one
TO be that when war was declared against
Great Britain in 1872, in which case the
declaration was considered in secret seq
sion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
IN FAVOR OF SWANSON.
Vote of Elections Committee to This
Efect-Republicans Surprised.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April S-(Spe-
c.al)-Elections Committee No. took q
vote to-day, upon the proposition TO un-
seat Representative Swanson, of Vir-
ginia. and to seat Brown, the contestant
in the case. The vote was in favor OF
Mr.. Swanson. There Were present four
Republicans and three Democrats. Mr..
BoutelIe Republican), of Illinois, voted
with the Democrats, giving Mr.. Swanson
a majority. The result was so unexpected
by the other Republican members Of the
committee that they refused 10 accept
the result as final, and will call the mat
ter up again on Wednesday, when a full
attendance Of the Republican membership
is anticipated. A report in favor Of seat
ing Brown has been prepared by Repre-
sentative Crumpacker. OF Indiana. and
an effort is to be made 10 secure it's
adoption as majority report OF the
committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
M,COOk MAKES DENIAL.
Says He Never Owned Cuban Bonds
Nor WAS Cuban Attorney.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April S-Colonel
John j. McCook, of New York, who was
referred to on the floor Of the House
yesterday by General GrosvenOr, of
Ohio. made the following statement to-
night:
81 do not now, nor have l ever held,
owned. controlled, represented. profess
sionally or otherwise. SD0,O0,OOO of Cuban
bonds, or any part OF such bonds what
ever. have never even seen a bond
of the Cuban republic. let alone owning
or holding such bonds.
with reference to the statement that
I am the legal representative of the
Cuban Junta of New York, | will say
that | have never been retained by, nor
acted for. the Cuban Junta, nor for the
republic of Cuba, although should not
have hesitated to accept a retainer and
act professionally for either of them, had
they requested me so 10 do"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
CRITICISM OF LEE.
HabaBa Paper Doubts His Saying
Americans Are I'm Danger.

HABANA, April S-La Lucha to-day,
commenting on the attitude of Consul
General Lee. declines to believe that he
has sent word TO the papers in the United
States that the Americans in Habana are
in danger. The article, which is very
fair says that General Lee represents
the United States. and not Spain, and
this fact must be remembered. AS for
danger, Ia Lucha reminds its readers
that General Lee was here during the
demonstration last January. and freely
walked the streets unmolested.
This morning Military-Governor Aro-
los; Chief Pagliere, of the Orden Publico
Guards, and others, with mounted staff,
Inspected the military defences of Ha-
bana.
The usual ceremonies attending Good
Friday were carried out to-day.
This afternoon there was a slight rain
fall.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
For Men Only.

A peep into one of the spacious show
windows OF Messrs Miller 4 Rhoads
would easily convince any tasty dresser
OF the superiority, the richness OF seec-
tons and the exclusiveness OF patterns
Of their Neckwear over the display
usually found in large dry goods houses.
Their assortment Of Gentlemen's Neck
wear is much greater, their patterns
seem to rival the SWEETEST OF furnishing
store" ideas, and the magnitude OF their
business is justly deserved. They are
catered 10 by the largest OF makers. who
we'll know their immense outlet and who
prefer giving them their lines rather than
the smaller furnishing stores" Hence
their success. They also show the
seasons latest fads In the shape OF Cen
tlemen's Full-Dress Shirts, with attached
cuffs. Laion Bows and their line OF
Arrow Brand Collars. comprising the
newest shapes and noted for their dura-
biIity and finish. Is always complete.
They also carry better grade In Cen
tlemen's Collars that sell at 2Sc.. and
which. In quality. fineness of linen, and
richness OF finish surpass any line on
the market This r. their celebrated line
Of German-made imported goods. To an
preciate the "go aheadness' OF this Arm,
notice their Easter neckwear window.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
ATLANTA "STILL IN IT."
Recommended as Point for Mobiliza-
ton of Troops.

ATLANTA, GA. April S.-General Gra-
ham. commander of the Department OF
the Gulf. tonight wired the War Depart
ment at Washington, recommending At
lanta as a point for the mobilization OF
troops in case Of war. General Graham
has. on orders from Washington. been de-
voting his entire time since his return
from the tour of inspection to visiting
the different places pointed out TO him in
this vicinity as available for points of
concentration. While the General has not
recommended any certain location, 1t is
known that he has three In view. His
final decision is based on the splendid
railroad facilities, the high altitude ana
pure air OF Atlanta. The City Council OF
Atlanta to-day agreed to appropriate ST.
600 for laying water-mains TO any point
the War Department may decide upon.
Colonel III. L. Lawton. Inspector general
of the Southern District of the army.
passed through Atlanta tonight, en-
route for Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-09
FOR ouT-oF-TowN SUBSCRIBERS.
The Picture Maine VIII he Sent to
Our Patrons Out Of Town.

Yielding TO the urgent requests Of our
subscribers in various parts Of the State.
we have concluded 10 send the hand
some souvenir picture OF the Inflated
battleship Maine by mail. upon the re-
ceipt OF one coupan and cents.
II is a colored picture, 91-4xi5. cleverly
executed in every detail. and taken from
an oil-painting done by y. N. Atwood In
1896, and owned by BrIgadier-ceneral- III.
A. Wheeler. II will be found admirably
suited for framing.
In order TO obtain the picture. cut out
a coupon, which will be found at tho bot
tom of the last column OF the FIRST page
of the DISPATCH, and bring or send 1t
to the Dispatch with cents.
Persons desiring the picture by mall
should be careful to write their 'ames
and addresses plainly. Address PICTURE
DEPARTMENT. the Dispatch. Rich
mond, Va.
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and against the fear In the Court ann
the government of playing into the
hands OF the Cariists and the representa'
tives Of weyler and political agitation.
"A majority OF the nation, from tne
highest to the lowest, believe that :
Cuba must be lost, 1t Is better TO lose u
after having inflicted serious. ana,
possible, prolonged harm upon the nation
that has so long and deeply "roheeo
Spain and cuba.
Despite the profound aniposity pre-
vailing against America. so far not.
single act of aggressive nature has peen
reported by the people. or the ofnciai
representatives of the United states
Nevertheless, the government and the au-
thorities are taking precautions at Ma
drid and in the provinces, lest the violent
articles of the republican and Independent
press should fan the popular excitement.