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Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
DESIRES INTERVENTION.

Queen Regent Again Appeals to Emperor
Francis Joseph.
LONDON, May 1.-THE Vienna corre-
spondent of The Daily Mail says: The
Spanish queen regent has again ap.
pealed to Emperor Francis Joseph to
use his influence in favor of European
intervention. Count Goluchowsky, the
Austro. Hungarian foreign minister,
has addressed note to the powers on
the subject. understand that but for
England's pro. American attitude cer.
tain European powers would have
openly sided with Spain before the war
broke out.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
BREAD RIOTS CONTINUE.

Fresh Disorders Reported In Various
Parts Of Italy. "a
ROME, May 7.-There have been re.
newed bread riots at Pavia. The riot
ers stretched chains across the streets
in order to prevent cavalry charges.
Several soldiers and civilians were in.
jured. =
A riotous mob surrounded detach.
ment of troops at Sesyo Fiorintio and
the soldiers fred volley, killing three
of their assailants and wounding four
others. j
There were fresh disorders at Prato.
10 miles northwest of Florence, during
the day. 3
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
RECEIVED A RUDE SHOCK.

Shot Fired ut . Schooner Disrsgardlng
Now York Harbor Regulation.
New YORK, May 7.-One Of those
captains who have been recklessly dis.
regarding the new harbor regulations
for this port. for vessels to avoid the
mine fields, received q rude shock to
his nerves during the night, when q
blank shot was fred at his schooner
from the battery at Sandy Hook, a.
the vessel was passing over the mine
field in that neighborhood. The shot
was = warning that the authorities in.
tend to compel obedience to the regula-
tons
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
FIRED UPON THE FLEET j
Spanish Story of an Incident
at Havana. :. ~
CRUISER APPROACHES AoRRl
Playa Chivo Battery Fired ON the Vessel
= (
Full Speed. ~

HAVANA, May 1.-The American fleet
during the day approached nearer shore
than at any other time. At $3.50 /
cruiser approached almost in front Of
Ell Moro. The Playa Chivo battery
fired the first shot, but it fell short.
The second passed over tho vessel,
which turned and retired at iull speed.
The third shot fell near her bow. Other
shots were fred at her 90 she IRE,
treated" a.
This correspondent witnessed the
firing, but does not know the result OF
the final shots.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
THE MINNEAPOLIS ARRIVES.

Big Cruiser Again With the Flying
Squadron.
FORTRESS MONROE, May Z. 49, The
days developments in the flying
squadron would seem to indicate that
Commodore Schley, ono OF the best
strategists and most daring mon in the
navy, will be given a chance for action
within few days. The cruiser Min.
peapolis has arrived and the New
Orleans will be here early in the morn
ing. These additions make squadron
Of exceptional fighting ability. The
Minneapolis was ordered to Newport
News for coal Immediately upon her
o:rival. Flag Lieutenant Sears Or
dered hurry job.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
THREATEN TO RESIGN.
Vote Of Conildence Challenged by tho
Liberal Ninistry.

Vote Of Conhdsnce CHALLENGED by tho
Liberal Ministry.
MADRID, May Tin the congress
Senior Moret made a brilliant speech,
pleading for the monarchy and appeal
ing to the patriotism Of the nation to
assist the government in its defense Of
the "rights and honor Of SPAIN"
Admiral Bermejo. in reply to ques-
ton. expressed the opinion that cit
ought to have been possible to have re-
pulsed tho Americans at Manila"
Senior Moret challenged direct vote
of confidence, declaring that the gov
eminent would resign If it were not
carried.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
1.s and Wheeler Take tn. Oath.

WASHINGTON, May 7.-"Nghting
Joe" Wheeler was the first of tho
major generals Of the volunteer army
to be mustered in. He was also the
first OK. Confederate officer to receive a
commission in the military service Of
the United States. Halt an hour later
General Fitzhugh Lee formally took
the oath of Office.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
THE POPE WANTS PEACE.

Leo Again Advises the Queen to Appeal
to the Powers For Mediation.
New YORK, May "a Rome special
states that the pope has sent a telegram
to the queen regent Of Spain, earnestly
advising an immediate appeal to the
European powers for mediation in the
war with America. His holiness is
said to have promised his support, and
that of tho powers to obtain an honor.
able solution of tho difficulty.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
POLO GIVEN A HINT.

Hia Departure From Toronto May Not
Have Been Voluntary. ii
LONDON, May 7.-According to dis
patch to The Standard from Toronto it
is believed there that Senior Polo's de-
parture was due to representations,
from Lord Salisbury, based upon a re
port by the British ambassador at
Washington, Sir Julian Pauncefote.s
that American opinion was opposed TO-
Senior Polo remaining in Canada.
TORONTO. May z. SENIOR Polo y Ber..
nabe, ex.Spanish minister to Washing,
ton, has lett Toronto for Montreal ac.s
companied by most of his suite.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
VIII Protest to tho Powers.

LONDON, May Tho Copenhagen
correspondent Of The Daily Mail says:
Sharon Wedel. Jarlsberg, the Scandi.
navian minister at Madrid, telegraphs
that Spain intends to protest to the
powers against the infringement
against international law in Americas
failure to make the Cuban blockade
effective"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
QUEEN NOT RESiGNlNG.

Categorical Denial OF tho Rumor by the
Spanish Embassy ut London.
LONDON, May 7.-The officials Of the
Spanish embassy here issued categor.
ical denial of the reports in circulation
here and elsewhere to the effect that
the queen regent intends to abdicate
the throne of Spain.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
No Fears Entertained. How
ever, for the Safety Of the
Young King.
DON CARLOS IS SUSPECTED
No Faith Attached to His
Assurances Of Inactivity
at Present.
Vote of Confidence In the Gov
ornment Challenged in
the COrteZ.

LONDON, May 1.-The Vienna CORE.
spondent of The Daily Telegraph says:
All the reports that reach here from
Trustworthy quarters in Madrid agree
that there is no doubt affairs in Spain
are hurrying rapidly toward grave
crisis. Whatever exists, this point ap-
pears: The Carlists are increasing the
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
PROBABLE EXPLANATION.

Exchange Telegraph Company Discusses
the Delay at Manila.
LONDON, May 1.-THE Exchange TEL
egraph company asserts on the highest
authority that the United States dis.
patch boat Hugh MoCulloch, when she
reached Mrs bay, near Hong Kong, .
few days ago. heard Of the victory Of
Commodore Dewey's squadron and
hurried back to Manila for dispatches.
It 10 further said that the McCulloch
cannot get back to Hong Kong for 4
day or two, when she is expected to
have most important news
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
Wants Walker Appointed.

WASHINGTON, May - Chairman
Boutelle of the house naval affairs
committee called upon the president
during the afternoon to urge the ap-
point of Rear Admiral John G. Walker,
retired, as assistant secretary Of the
navy to succeed Theodore Roosevelt.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
DON CARLOS.


difficulties of the situation even to
higher decree than the Republicans.
Not the slightest faith is attached to
the assurances of Don Carlos that he is
setting an example Of
Quietness and Inactivity.
On all hands it is thought here that the
next few days will bring about events
that may change the entire situation in
the Spanish capital.
This result is now regarded inevitable
in those circles in Vienna which are on
an intimate footing with the Spanish
court. 1t is declared, however, that in
spite Of the revolutionary movement,
which seems to spread every hour in
Spain, no fears are entertained for the
personal safety of the queen regent or
her son, nor is it feared that they will
DO unable, when suitable moment
presents itself, to leave the country
uninjured.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-05-10
TRADE SITUATION BETTER.
Amerioan Victory at Manila Has Its En-
feet on Business.

American Victory at Manila Has Its Ef-
feet on Business.
New YORK, May 7.-Bradstreets
says: Evidences accumulate that the
corner has finally been turned in the
trade situation and that circumstances
which have hitherto been reported az
disquieting have begun to give way to-
more cheerful conditions or are Begin
ming to be recognized in truer and
more reasonable light A new sense of
national strength and energy seems
unquestionably to have developed since:
the news of the American victory at
Manila, and the business community
generally. with few exceptions, would
appear to have come to the conclusion
that the possible effects of the present
war have been already well discounted.
left BEFORE THE BATTLE.
two American Sailing Ships Reach Hong
Kong from Manila.
Hone KoNG, May 7.--Nothing in the
shape of news has been received here
from Manila. The United States dis.
patch boat Hugh McCulloch, whose ar
rival at Mrs buy was not confirmed, is
considered to be overdue, and some
anxiety is expressed in consequence.
1t is thought possible that the fighting
about Manila is continuing.
Two American sailing ships, the R.
r. Thomas and the Great Admiral,
have arrived here from Manila. They
loft that port before the naval engage
ment occurred and say they were
chased by Spanish gunboat. The
commanders assert that only naval
guns in sandbag redoubts composed
the Notifications Of Corregidor island.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-11
OFFICIALS WERE
 TOO DILlCENT
Why the Fees of an Antioch Justice of the Peace Were
 Enormous.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 ANTIOCH. March 1o.-There has been considerable talk on the streets about the large number of men who have been ar rested for vagrancy and who, as soon as they were put on trial, were dismissed, as there was clearly no reason to send them to the County Jail. The bills of va rious Justices of the Peace have been enormous and there have been very few, if any, convictions.
 On Monday nig D. M. Pitts and C.. E: Sweeney gathered in ten men and locked them up as usual on charge of Vagran- cy. Some of the cIuzenS, hearing or the haul determined to visit Justice Gribble s court, where the men were to be tried, and investigate. <-ccord1ngly, Just aiter the prisoners had been brought into court the citizens filed quietly in. They listened carerully to each case. As each man was questioned he pleaded guilty to yagrancy, and then proceeded to tell a story that nfas his plea stI Eaeh and a6e similarity of their pleas made 1t appear as though they had been coached before hand as to what to say. :., .,
 After the court had finished with the prisoners the citizens asked permission to ask some questions and to make some re marks The prisoners fond were t6 eareIos aos of them had been up before Judge Grlpbie the day before on the same identical charge, and that their cases had been dismissed It was also found that some of the prisoners had been before Judge Tyler two days before. None of them had been in town before Sunday, and in the three days they had been here most of them had been arrested twice, and each time it had cost t-e county SS
 After the citizens had clearly shown that the men were not guilty of vag- rancy and should not have been arrested, they proceeded to question the court and constable on their mode of issuing war rants and of making arrests. The Justice admitted that he thought it was his duty to issue a warrant to the constable when ever he made a demand for one. He was Instructed that this was not the case. and that he should investigate the case by questioning the constable and ma out whether there was a reasonable amount of evidence against the man before is- suing the warrant. Some very causuc and pointed questions were ut to the court and its officers by the citizens.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-11
WAR SEEMS CERTAIN
 IN CENTRAL AMERICA.
If Honduras Helps Nicaragua, Salva- dor Will Support Costa
 Rica

Copyrighted 1898 by James Gordon Bennett.
 PANAMA, March 10.-Advices received from the Herald's correspondents at vari- ous points in Central America state that war clouds are still lowering over those turbulent countries. The correspondent in La Libertad, Salvador, says the situ- ation between Costa Rica. and Nicaragua is very serious, and that it is reported that troops have already gone to the field. It is thought that Honduras will aid Nicaragua in a war against Costa Rica and it is reported that Honduras has already sent 5000 armed men to Nic- aragua to combine with the latter coun- try'S forces
 Salvador, meanwhile, is exerting all her efforts to avert war, but the government is resolved not to take any part where Nicaragua is concerned. A well-known diplomat in Salvador says that in case of the intervention of Honduras, Saliva dor will neutraliZe her action. The only interpretation Is that should Honduras help Nicaragua, Salvador will support Costa Rica in the struggle.
 Guatemala's envoy has left Nicaragua for Costa Rica, carrying important docu- ments which will decide whether the Gen. traI American countries will plunge into war or not.
 It is the general belief that there will be war in which three or more Central American countries will be involved.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-11
PROMOTION FOR GENERAL MILES The Grade Cf Lieutenant- General May Be
 Revived.
By Virtue of His Rank He Would Receive the Ap-
 pointnent.
Proposed Chance Would Mako No Difference in His Official
 Status.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

NEW YORK. March 10.-A Washing ton special to the Herald says: Shoulo the Senate and House act favoraoly on the joint resolution presented to-day from the Senate Committee on Mill tary Affairs to revive the grade oI Lieutenant General of the army, Ma jor-General Miles will be promoted to that rank. The grade of Lieutenant General which was revived for General Schofield a few months before ms re- tirement lapsed with that retirement The purpose of the resolution IS to permanently establish the grade It would be in the power of the President to promote any one of three maJor- generals to fill it, but it is well under stood that Major General Miles, senior major general, now in commana or the army by virtue of that rank, Will receive the appointment.
 His promotion will make no dl11er- ence in. the official status of General Miles in relation to the army. Unoer the President he is now commander-lh- chief of the army, and he will continue to exercise the same duties upon ms promotion to the higher grade. AS major-general he receives $7500 and al lowances. AS lieutenant-general he will receive $11, 900 and increased all loWanceS.
 He will also. be entitled to a large official staff, composed of officers ot higher grade than the staff of major general.
 Tn the event of war, whether given the highest rank or not, General Miles will have command of all the land forces of the United States, including the regular army and any volunteer forces or State militia that may be called into the service of the United States. Whether he takes the field ln person or not will depend largely upon his own wishes or the wishes of the | President. Should the operations of the army be extended over wide ter l ritory, the President might deem It better to have the general in com mand stationed at Washington, from which point he could maintain general ] supervision over all separated com mands, but should the operations be confined to a limited area it is highly probable that he would take the field | in person and conduct the campaign
 against the enemy
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-11

S2oo, ,ooo, of which will be guaranteed by the United States No one, of course, can tell how Spain will entertain this proposition. The relee- ton may mean war, but 1t will be ot Spain.s own making. Perhaps the next step will be to recognize the indepen- dence of Cuba. This of itself would not be a declaration of war on the part ot the United States, but Spain would doubtless so consider it, and, as an eN- cuse fors relinquishing the island hon. orably, might declare war herself
 This is the general policy of the Presi- dent as far as now outlined. There IS always a likelihood of some new con dition arising, so that any general pol icy must be more or less speculative.
 It may be that Spain, acting upon the demand for indemnity for the Maine. independently of the proposition for the purchase of Cuban independence. will refuse to pay such indemnity. In such an event the President will put his de- mand in the form of an ultimatum, giving Spain probably twenty-tour hours to comply
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-11
DESERTED HIS
 WIFE AND BABE Arrest of Pearl R. Brown, Formerly a Bicycle Mer-
 chant of Salinas. He Abducts the Child While the Mother Is Temporarily Ab-
 sent From Home.
special pisnatch to rhe call.

Special Dispatch to The Call.
 SALINAS, March 10.-A cruel case of desertion by husband and abduction of a child has come to light by the arrest last night of Pearl R. Brown, bicycle merchant of this city. The charge pre- ferred against the man has been pending for several months, but has never been pressed, owing to the delieacy or Mrs. Brown.
 Brown left ms wife five months ago In destitute circumstances and With an ln- fant. He would have been brought back on charge of desertion, but he agreed to deliver his wife all the property ne possessed, provided she would not press the charge. The matter was therefore dropped, but not dismissed.
 About two months ago Brown returned in Castroville while his wife and baby lived In this city, Yesterday, while Mrs. Brown was absent from home, her nus band came to this city, and, going to her house, abducted the child ana LOOK II to Castroville. On Mrs. browns return she found that the child was gone, put sur missed what had ecome Of IL. She pre- scented the new facts in the case 10 the authorities, and the officers went Tn pur- suit of Brown, and at once found him In Castroville.
 Brown was arraigned in the Justice Court to-day pleaded not guilty, ana was admitted to bail, which was furnished Dy J. c. Brown, father of the defendant. ana c. E. Brown, brother of the accused man. The charge of abduction VIII m all propa- gsi bility be placed against Brown Tn aodi- ton to the present charge. Late tnls evening Deputy Sheriff Nesbitt left TOT Castroville to get possession of the child.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-11
WORKING TO OBTAIN
 BETTER FREIGHT RATES

LOS ANGELES, March 10.-The citrus fruit growers and shippers met to-day at the Chamber of Commerce, the object be- ing an effort to procure lower freight rates on citrus fruits. E. w. Holmes of Riverside was elected chairman and R. H. Young of San Diego secretary.
 MT Young was the first speaker He said that the industry of citrus fruit growing in Southern California was on the decline. There were 2000 or 5000 car loads more of fruit in the country than would be removed unless the railroads came to the relief of the growers. A. P Griffith read a recent market report of the sale of California oranges, and said If better prices could not be procured 1t would be better to destroy the orchards. N. w. Blanchard of Santa Paula B. w. Wall of Tusten and A. w. Keene of San Diego also spoke on the subject
 The final result of the discussion was the appointment of a committee of seven with MT. Packard of Pomona as chair man, to bring the matter to the atten- tion of the transportation companies, and to ask for such reduction as In their Judgment seemed advisable. The com mittee is as follows. in addition to the chairman: A. B. Ruggles, San Bernar- dino; A. P. Griffith, Azusa; F. c. Klokke Orange; N. w. Blanchard, Santa Paula R. H: Young, San Diego. and A. P. John son, Riverside.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-11
ENGLAND'S FLEET FOR
 THE UNITED STATES.
Suggestion as to the Placing of Her Warships at America's
 Disposal

LONDON, March 10,-In the House of Commons to-day the Hon. Hubert Valentine Duncomb (Conservative) asked the Parliamentary Secretary of the Foreign Office, MT. Curzon, wheth- CT, with the view of recognizing the identity of the interests of all English speaking people her Majesty's Govern ment would consider the advisability of placing the service of the British fleet at the disposal of the United States in the event of complications between the United States and any foreign power. In addition. MT. Donald Monroe Fergu- son (LiberaD questioned the Govern ment as to whether there is any truth in the reports that communications on the Cuban question have been ex- changed between the British Embassa- dor at Washington, Sir Julian Paunce- fote, and the Government of the United States
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-11
TWENTY PICKED MEN
 SENT TO FORT STEVENS.
Go to Take Charge of the New Artil- lery Recently Installed
 There.

VANCOUVER. Wash, March 10.- A detachment of twenty picked men of the Third Artillery proceeded to-day under command of Third Lieutenant Miller, Battery Nj, to Fort Stevens, to take charge of the new artillery recent ly installed there For the present Fort Stevens will be regarded as a sub-post to Fort Canby. Captain Frank h. Keefer, assistant surgeon; Acting Hos pital Steward George w. Hicks; two privates of the hospital corps, Francis N Berry. and Ralph c. Herbert, and Recruits Eugene Day and Albert N. Boyce. have started for Fort Stevens 10 report to the commander there.
 The Qualifications, while not entirely complete are in shape to receive the garrison and will be a formidable bar rier 50 the entrance of the Columbia River.
 Lieutenant J. J. Bradley, Fourteenth Infantry, has relieved Lieutenant Mil lar, who was on staff duty at Fort Canby.