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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
TO DEFER WAR CRISIS.
Ambassadors and Ministers of the Gre;
Powers Hold n Meeting.


Washington, April Tt was learned
from reliable diplomatic source that
the ambassadors and ministers of the
great powers of Europe stationed in
Washington and representing Great
Britain, France, Germany Austria, and
Italy, at a meeting held at the British
embassy, agreed upon the substantial
terms of joint note rendering the good
offices of the powers to avert war be-
tween the United States and Spain. So
far as can be learned the note has not
been presented and it is understood
that Its presentation depends upon the
seriousness of the situation as devel-
oped within the next few hours. on
the same reliable authority IL is stated
that the actual text of the note. to
some extent, was agreed upon, If, in
deed, It was not made up in It's ertire-
ty. 1t is said not to contain the word
mediation" but more diplomatic terms
and In the most friendly spirit it sug-
gests the good offices of the powers.
1t is understood also that the main
purpose Of this concerted action is to
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
THERE'S A DARK SIDE
AN OFFSET TO AMERICAS BIG TRADE
BALANCE.

EngIand's Merchant Marine Earns $780,
100000 Annually = United States Pays
@3,OOO,OOO Every Year to Swell the
Profits of Foreign Shipowners.
It has been shown that Great Brit
aims adverse trade balance for 1897
amounts to about $500, 900, 900, that
being the enormous sum which repre-
sents the excess of imports over exports.
the amount of goods bought over and
above the amount of goods sold. 1t is
an immense sum of money to pay out
in single year on the wrong side of
the trade ledger, and as this huge dis
crepancy has annually reached some
thing near the same figure for several
years past and seems likely to grow no
less for several years to come the United
Kingdom would seem to be rushing
headlong toward inevitable bankruptcy.
No nation on earth could stand drain
of $500, 900, 900 year for any consider
able term of years, and if that were the
only side of the picture that is visible
the view would be indeed dismal one.
as all this would seem to denote. She
has certain means of recouping herself
that are possessed by no other country
to anything like the same extent. They
are not possessed at all by the United
States, more's the pity, and will not be
until this nation arouses itself to a full
recognition of its neglect and it's neces-
sity.
Great Britain has merchant marine
whose earnings every year amount to as
much as her adverse trade balance as
between imports and exports. Her ships
earn annually about $500, 900, 900 in
carrying her own commerce and that Of
other nations. But for this fact bank
ruptcy would long ago have over
whelmed the British empire.
How is it with the United States?
Our favorable trade balance for 1898
promises to be close to 800, 900, 900,
measured by the difference between the
merchandise we sell to and the mer-
chandise we buy of foreign countries.
There is, however, a dark side to the
picture, black lining to this golden
cloud. 1t is found in the fact that we
have no ships of our own with which to
transport our foreign commerce, and
that in consequence we pay each year
to foreign shipowners about $500, 000,-
900, the larger portion of it to England,
for carrying off our exports and bring
ing back our imports.
Therefore the sum of $500, 900, 900
paid to foreigners to do the hauling that
ought to be done in American ships
must be deducted from our trade bal
ance.
Great Britain's merchant marine is
her financial salvation, her rescue from
certain beggary.
Americas lack of merchant marine
is our calamity to the extent of $780,
600, 900 year paid to foreign freight
carriers, to say nothing of the addition
al hundreds of millions lost in the shape
Of the larger foreign trade which the
United States would gain and hold if
she had the ships to carry it in.
To make ours the richest country on
earth, the financial center of the uni
verse, an American merchant marine is
the one thing needful. How long shall
it be before the country wakes up and
bestirs itself?
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Activity mt the Navv Yard.

New York, April THE departure Of
the Texas from the Brooklyn hayward
was the signal for increased activity in
the work of preparing the smaller YES
sells for active duty. More than 400
men are now employed in the removal
ton Of the cruiser Chicago. Over at
the receiving ship Vermont there is a
continuous stream of applicants for en-
listment, and on an average about thir-
ty men are taken on every day. The
Dolphin will be ready to leave by Mon
day with quantity of ammunition and
supplies for the north Atlantic squad
ron
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
All Quiet at Havana.

Havana, April There Is no excite
ment here and no reason for any, so
far as it is possible to see. The weather
Is cloudy. Holy Thursday is being OBJ
served in a quiet manner. The Mas
cote is expected to return here and
leave for Tampa at night. The Oil
vette will be here and the Bache and
Mangrove are ready in the harbor to
take any passengers designated by the
United States consul general. The lat
ter has not decided when he will send
the American citizens away.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
oUBANs WOULD FIGHT us.
Important Statement Made by the Junta
in New York.


New York, April THE Cuban jun
ia, through it's counsel, Horatio s.
Rubens, has made an important state
ment. 1t declared in the most une-
quivocal language that the Cuban pro-
visional government and the Cuban
army would reject absolutely interven-
ton by the United States unless it
should be preceded by a recognition Of
the independence OF the Cuban repub-
lie; that if the United States persisted
in intervening without recognizing Gu
ban independence, the Cuban govern
ment and military forces would refuse
to cooperate; and that if United States
troops should be sent to Cuba upon the
basis Of intervention without recogni-
ton, the Cuban army would, in the last
resort, turn its arms against the United
States.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Received n Fatal Wound.

Fairbury, Ills, April Earl Hanna,
a popular young man, while out walk
ing in the north part of the city met
Joe Ellis, with whom he had quarreled
lately. Ellis. when near Hanna, fired
q shot from his revolver at Hanna, the
ball entering beneath the heart, and the
wound is such that he cannot recover.
Ellis Immediately fled. Bloodhounds
with force of citizens have started out
to hunt the fugitive.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Fears an Outbreak.

Havana, April 7.-Consul Brice, at
Matanzas, has requested Consul Cen
eral Lee to notify the state department
that the civil authorities cannot pro-
tect Americans in case of an outbreak.
Anti-American riots are hourly expect
ed. Several Americans have already
gone aboard ships for safety.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Cruiser Cincinnati Aground.

Key West, Fla. April THE United
States cruiser Cincinnati is aground in
the middle OF the harbor. She returned
from patrol duty and ran on q mud
bank directly opposite the government
wharf. The tug Leyden is trying to get
her off.
After two hours work the tugs Mer-
rit and Leyden succeeded in pulling the
Cincinnati off the mud bank. AS the
cruiser grounded at high water, it is
believed she has not sustained any
damage, but regular naval inquiry
will be made
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Again Appeals to Victoria.

Z London, April TIT is reported that
the Queen Regent of Spain has again
appealed to Queen Victoria direct, ask
ing the latter to exert her influence to
avert war. and, it is added, "touchingly
recalling that both Victoria and her.
self are widows and thus deprived of
advisers"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Mother and Two Children Cremated.

Bowling Green, O.. April Mrs.
George Carr and her two small children
were burned at Bays. The Carr home
was discovered to be on fire and Mrs.
Carr rushed to rescue her two sleeping
children. Before she could do so, how
ever, the building was enveloped in
flames and all three pershed. The orig
I'm OF the fire is unknown.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Cutter Calumet OF to Sea.

Chicago, April THE revenue cut
ter Calumet, aftera delay Of three days,
owing to head winds and severe
northeast storm, steamed away at 7:15
o'clock in the morning on her course to
the Atlantic coast, where she will per-
form dispatch boat duty in case Of war
with SPAIN
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
sympathy of British Government.

London, April 7.-On the highest au-
thority the Associated Press can an
nounce that the British government has
assured the United States of it's fullest
and most cordial sympathy in it's Cuban
policy. This assurance was given with
the most complete knowledge Of the
latest developments in the negotiations
between the United States and Spain
and on the understanding that events
are tending steadily towards armed in
PREVENTION in Cuba.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Allen Ready to Serve.

Washington, April 7-Senator Allen
of Nebraska has sent the following dis
patch to Hon. Silas A. Holcomb at
Lincoln, Neb.: Tender all state troops
without delay. In the event of war
with Spain l desire through you to
place my services at the disposal of the
state to serve the country in such ca
pacity as you may assign me in de-
Tense Of the national honor and for
Cuban liberty"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08

Temporarily defer the war crisis for at
least y few days, during which mature
action may be shaped. This reported
action by the powers Is entirely distinct
from such steps as Pope Leo may be
taking toward the same general end.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
II its a cold. take "Seventv.seven -

La grippe is a cold, take Seventy
SEVEN"
Sore throat is cold, take Seventy. sew
en-"
Influenza is cold, take Seventy seven. "
Bronchitis is cold, take "Seventy.sev.
en-"
A cough Is cold, take "Seventy-seven. y
Laryngitis is a cold, take Seventy sew
en-"
Pleurisy is cold, take Seventy seven. "
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt of
price, 25c, soc or 81. Ask for DIR. Humph-
reys' Specific Manual of all diseases at your
druggists ormailed free. Humphreys Med
icine Co., N. Y.
The school seat factory at Marshal will
~ oo,na tsc,o tI;. ..~..al
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
shot I'm an Election Row.

was shot and MORALLY wounded by Ma
poleon Berugi in a saloon in the third
ward. The shooting was the result of
quarrel which started over the re-
suit Of the city election. Berugi was
arrested Both men are Italians
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Arrested rs an American spy.

Washington, April "A cable mes
sage says that a man named Halstead
has been arrested at Porto Rico
charged with being United States spy.
He was taking photographs Of the for
tifications
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Ordered to Washington.

Portland, Ore. April captain
George G.. Reiter. U. s. NJ, in charge Of
the Thirteenth lighthouse district, has
received orders to leave for Washing
ton, y. c., at once.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
Torpedo-Boats for Uncle Sam.

New York, April IA dispatch from
Rome says that the Italian government
has sold three first-class torpedo boats
to the United States, and denies that
Spain has been able to obtain the Ital-
ian warship Garibaldi.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
PresidcntIaI NomInatIons.

Washington, April THE president
has sent this nomination to the senate:
Jacob Shaen of California, to be as
sistant appraiser Of merchandise In the
district OF San Francisco.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
wife Murderer Unnrc,l,

San Quentin. Cal, April benjamin
Hill was hanged here for the murder Of
his wife. Hill made a full confession,
expressed penitence and died bravely.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08

the Announcement Is Made-Queen Re-
gent of Spain to Issue "a Proclamation
Announcing an Immediate Armistice in
Cuba-European Powers Plan to Avert
War Between United States and Spain.
Washington, April president Nc
Kinley will not send his Cuban mes
sage to congress until Monday. This
delay is caused by a dispatch from
Consul General Lee at Havana, say
ing if the message was sent in before
Monday he would not be responsible
for the lives of Americans in Cuba. II
is impossible for them all to leave be-
fore that day.
A feeling of the greatest disappoint-
ment was manifested in the house
when the word went around that there
would be no message from the presi-
dent until Monday. Members in the
Hobbies discussed the cause of this fur
Their delay in groups. Some of them
knowing that General Lee had called
for more time harangued their angry
colleagues who seemed to believe that
there was a trick in the proposed de-
lay. Cooper, Rep, of Wisconsin, an
nounced that he believed it was to get
time to bring pressure to bear upon
the insurgents. Another said he was
surprised that General Lee had weak
ened." But the members will acquiesce
In the delay.
War May BE Averted.
The president has received advices
and information which make him hope
full that war between the United States
and Spain may be averted and an out
come of the Cuhgn situation secured
that will be satisfactory to the people
of the United States. The matter has
not yet progressed to a stage that
makes it safe to state this as more
than a possibility, but the disposition
manifested the last two days by the
Spanish government gives ground for
an expectation that it will yield on
vital points. There has been a ire
mendous pressure brought to bear on
Madrid from almost, if not all, infiu
entail quarters in Europe and the
queens influence in the government it
is believed will be exerted to the end
that peace may prevail.
Armistice in Cuba.
Madrid, April Tt is confidently as
serted at this hour that a proclama-
tion Of the queen regent announcing an
immediate armistice in Cuba will be is
sued at once. 1t is added that some
Of the cabinet ministers may resign,
but if necessary, the ministry will be
changed. 1t is understood that Senior
Silvela, the leader of the dissident con-
servatves, and the conservatives will,
If necessary, accept office on pro-
gramme of immediate armistice, with
full authority to the autonomist gov
eminent to negotiate and conclude an
immediate and effectual peace in Cuba.
official advices say President McKin-
ley's message to congress will not ad-
vice the recognition of the independence
Of the insurgents, but will recommend
measures looking toward the immedi-
ate cessation of hostilities and the
restoration Of peace and stability OF
government in Cuba. in the interests Of
humanity and the safety and tranquil
lily of the United States.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
DEFENsEs ARE IN SHAPE.
New York and Other Large Cities Ar,
Thoroughly Protected.

Thoroughly Protected.
New York, April From sunrise tc
sunrise is about the average day now
of the officers of the engineers corps
stationed in New York and of the other
army officers here engaged in putting
the finishing touches on the defenses of
the Atlantic coast. Fort Wadsworth
Is in the finest shape. New batteries
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
SLEEPING AND PARLOR CAR SERVICE.

SLEEPING AND PARLOR CAR SERVICE.
wEsTBOUND.
1902 a. m. train has Parlor car to Grand Rap
ids Extra charge 25 cents.
7:17 p. m. train has Parlor car to Grsc Rap.
ids Extra charge rs cents.
EAsTBOUND.
900 a. m train has Parlor car to Detroit. Elk
ira charge 25 cents. Pullman Parlor ear. De-
troit to Toronto connecting with Sleeper for
the east and New York Connects with @. q
G. T. division at Durand for Chicago and Pt.
Huron and with O., 8. & M. division for Saginaw
and Bay City.
sos p m. train has Parlor car to Detroit. Ex-
TIA charge 2h cents, and Pullman Sleeping car
Detroit to Toronto, Suspension Bridge, Buffalo,
Philadelphia and New York. Connects at Du-
rand with c., ). and M. div. for Saginaw and
Bay City and with O. & G. IT, for PIT. Huron and
Battle Creek.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08
MESSAGE HELD BACK.
Lee Says Americans in Cuba Are
in Danger.
DOCUMENT TO BE SENT IN MONDAY.

Much disappointment i'm the House When
the Announcement Is Made-Queen Re-
gent of Spain to Issue "a Proclamation
Announcing an Immediate Armistice in
Cuba-European Powers Plan to Avert
War between United States and Spain.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-04-08

The school seat factory at Marshal will
start up some time this month.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20
THE BREAD RIOTS.

Rome, Jan. 10.-There were renewed
disorders to-day in the poor quarters of
Ancona Capital of the province Of that
name, in the Marches, which is in
habited by anarchists and socialists.
A number Of men and women attempted
to barricade the streets but the police
cleared the thoroughfares and arrested
several.
Troops are securing the country, ar
resting suspicious bands of tramps. The
agitation against the price of bread is
spreading to other towns. A crowd as
Sembled in front OF the town hall at
Sinigaglia Sixteen miles northwest Of
Ancona) and demanded relief The
mayor gave n conciliatory reply, but the
mob, which consisted chiefly of women,
invaded the railway station and the
warehouses of Prince Ruspoli, where
they seized a quantity of grain. The
troops finally restored order.
There has been another slight dis
tmbance at Macerata, about twenty
miles south of Ancona.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20
WHERE IS GREENSBORO "AT?"

A special in yesterdays News ana
Observer stated that the lawyers OF
Greensboro had sent petition to Presi-
dent Mckinley asking him to appoint
Judge Douglas to succeed his father-in-
law, Judge Dick
The Greensboro Record says that the
Greensboro bar forwarded to the Presl-
dent to-day petition recommending to
the President the appointment of Assls-
tant Attorney General Boyd to the Fed
cral Bench, in place of United States
District Judge Dick, resigned"
Now it would be interesting to know
which one of the aspirants the Greens
boro bar has recommended, not that 1t
would have any effect on the appointment
but just to get the attitude of the bar
straight. Judge Dicks successor will
he named by the same influence that die
tates all important Federal appointments
in North Carolina. When Col. A. b..
Andrews, A.cKinley's chief supporter in
this State, decides which one of his at
torneys can serve the Southern Railway
best on the bench, then it will be
known who will get the appointment.
No amount of letters will affect the
choice. It's servility to corporations and
not learning and character that count.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20
THEY CONTINUE TO FORGET HE CORPSE.

4 Massachusetts Democrat writes the
Snringaeld Republican that he has 'oeeh
;n,itad 70 the funeral of silver MT!
Times during the past five years. Each
time everything was in readiness except
tho cornse. This recalls an incident that
banrened in a country district in North
Carolina many years ago. A farmer
came prominence and means, who
Nd been brave soldier, died and II
- determined to give him military
f,.,oro1 band and military company
uh handsome hearse, were engaged
f.,.o = town thirty miles away. Ihere
~, mighty concourse of people In at
- dance and the martial music so en-
-. ed the attention of everybody that
Il . procession had moved off half mile
dawn the road to the country church
Wen a negro came running at his best
speed crying cut in an excited tone
.stop. stop, STOP" at the top OF MS
voice. The band ceased playing, the sol
diers rested their arms, and warted the
approach of the half frenzled negro
~ hats the matter?" sternly demand
cd the leader of the military. Fore
God. boss" said the negro, "yo@ve done
forget de corpse"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20
LOAN UNSETTLED.
Great Britain Asks the Right to Build
Railroads.

Pekin. Jan. 1S.-Delayed in transmits
sion. THE Tsung Ii Yamen (the Chin
csc Foreign Office. has had another con-
ference on the subject of the loan,
which is still unsettled. Beside the right
to extend the Burmah Railroad through
Yun-Nan province Great Britain
asks the right to build railroads through
the provinces of Eze-Schuan north OF
Yun-Nan), and a third treaty port IS
demanded, the identity of which no DOUBT
is Slang Yin, situated just south of Iuns
Ting Lake. in the province of HUI Man.
which Japan proposed to open at the
time of the Shimonese Xxi negotiations
The proposed opening of the port o.
Talien-Wan ton the Lao Tung pennsui"
and north of Port Arthur, pos'tlon
which would command the railroad con,
meeting Port Arthur with the north ana ia
ATanchuria) continues to be the cA'eI ,II
ficulty. Russia desiring to keep the Whole
of Manchuria for herself. Neither power We,
is willing to yield on this point ana the
Question is no longer a commercial one
1t has become political.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20
FIRST OFFICIAL RECEPTION.

Washington. d. c., Jan. 19.-The first
official reception of the present admins
tratiOn was given at the White House
this evening.
The receiving party consisted of the
President and Mrs. Mckinley, the Vice
President and Mrs. Hobart, and the
members and ladies of the cabinet. All
of these were present except Secretary
Alger, who is still too i'll to venture out,
and Mrs. Bliss and Mrs. Long, each of
whom was represented by her daughter.
When the House party entered from the
upper hall, it was noted that Mrs. Nc
Kinley Was leaning on the arm of the
President, reversing the usual rule by
which the President escorts the wife OF
the Vice-President, and the latter the
mistress of the White House.
The receiving party stood in the Blue
parlor. Col Bingham and Lieutenant
Gilmore presented the guests.
Sir Julian PauncefOte, the Dean, led
the diplomatic corps, but did not, as
customary, remain to present his col
leagues to the President. The whole
party from the British Embassy con-
tinucd through to the East room and left
the White House almost Immediately.
Practically all of the diplomatic corps
were present, including the Spanish
Minister. Contrary to expectation there
were a number of guests admitted with
the receiving party pack of the line, most
of them being guests of the cabinet
families and members of the diplomatic
corps.
The floral decorations were of great
but attractive.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-20
CHARGED WITH MUTINY.

Boston. Mass, Jan. 19.-Four seamen
Of the schooner Viking, bound from Bal
timore to Boston, were arrested today
by the harbor police ON the charge of
mutiny.
1t is said that they attepted the life
of Captain Jewell, of the Eothiday.
The seamen are Joseph Barrett. VIM.
Conrad, VIM. Williams and Charles
MOller.
The mutiny was reported from Vine
yard Haven, where the vessel touched
and then continued her trip. As soon as
the Viking made her appearance in this
harbor she was boarded by the harbor
police and the mutinous sailors were
taken into custody.