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The official document issued by the
Emperor of China committing the Gov
ernment TO the charge of the Dowager
Queen, sets out that the transfer IS
only to enable the country to be safely
carried through present troubles, the
Queens more extended experience bet
ter qualifying her. But it is the opin-
ion of those versed in Oriental politics
that the Emperor has yielded that
which he will never be able to recall.
British officials, who are the best ad-
vised of any concerning the inter nal
forces of the Celestial Empire, are Of
one mind in saying that the accession
Of the Dowager Queen will be perma-
nent until such time-not far distant
when the empire will fall apart, break
up into warning States, and then be-
come the spoil of foreign Powers. 1t
certainly is true that the events Of the
last four years give support to this
apprehension.
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much of the railroad debt question in
the campaign has thus far been a
fiat failure. Do what he may, he
cannot project that question into the
politics of the day. 1t is a settled ques-
ton and is taken out of politics COM
pletely, and Mr.. Mcguire by his action
in Congress was an important factor in
the process that eliminated that vex-
atious subject from politics.
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"Why is it that women always lay so
much more stress than men do upon
the value Of a pedigree?"
"They inherit it from Eve. 1 guess
From Eve? / don't see what she
had to boast of in that line"
"It wasn't much, but she wasn't made
out of clay, while Adam was, and I'll
bet she never got through reminding
him of her superior origin. Chicago
News.
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Mr.. WellWood-HOW did you Ike Mime.
Medley?
Miss Highrocks-She was wretched.
Mr.. Wellwood-Im astoniShed to hear
you say that I thought she was in
fine voice.
Miss Highrocks-Oh, her voice may
have been all right, but I'm sure the
gown she wore never could have been
made in Paris.-C1eveland Leader.
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istration press to cease it's mendacious
assaults and await with becoming man.
illness the report of the commission.
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Going It.

Young Beeton has been seeing life
since he came into the old mans mon
ey"
Rather! He sees it double most Of
the time. e."-Pick-Me-Up.
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Entered at the Postoffice at Sacramento
as second-class matter.
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Weather Forecast.

Northern California-Showers Monday
morning, clearing during Monday;
warmer in southern portion fresh south
west wind
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These publications are sent either by
Mail or Express to agents or single sub
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The best advertising mediums on ths
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1T is BECAUSE HE IS.


Alameda Argus: Mr.. Mcguire denies
that the single tax is an issue. But
thoughtful men are unable to see how
it can escape being an issue if Mcguire
himself is an issue. The triumph at
the polls of the man who held that idea
to be more important than any other,
and who has preached 1t in season and
out Of season for ten years, cannot be
taken in any other light. And when the
platform which he runs demands a
constitutional amendment that shall
permit the. several counties and cities
to provide each it's own method Of tax
alton, the conviction is not only deep
ened but clinched. And Maguireism is
in issue, as well as this particular Ma
guire fallacy. The people Of the great
State Of California are called upon to
decide whether they want the elements
which he has combined to triumph. or
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The Tribune Building New York City.
Western Business Office. THE RooK-
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The S. c. Beckwith Special Agency,
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NEW STOCK.

THE SACRAMENTO BUILDING AND
Loan Association has new stock for sale
at $1.00 per share. This association has
paid its shareholders Z 1-5 per cent. net
for the past four years. Cali on the Sec
retary for printed statement.
FRANK HICKMAN, Secretary.
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THE WEEKLY UNION.

TWELVE PAGES.
Is the cheapest and most desirable Home,
News and Literary Journal published on
the Pacific Coast.
The Weekly Union, per year.........H 90
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UPTOWN BRANCH OFFICES.
AT Thomas w. McAuliffe & Co. Drug
Store, southeast corner of Tenth and j
streets.
OAK PARK AGENCY-Carter's Black
smith shop, corner Thirty-fourth street
ana Sacramento avenue
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
Several More Vessels Secured
and Secret Orders Given
the 6quadrons.
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Decided That One Hundred
Thousand Are Necessary
at This Time.
Quota Each State Must Fur
nish Is Based on the
Population.

WASHINGTON. April %. With the
actual beginning Of war military and
naval preparations were vastly stimu.
lated during the day. The navy bought
q ship and a number Of yachts. 1t e.
cured some more material for guns and
renewed orders for haste in the con.
struction Of guns. Orders were sent to
the squadron to guard their move.
ments and the preliminaries of block.
ade were executed. In the war depart
ment all arrangements have been made
for call for 100000 volunteers to be
chosen from the national guard. The
strategy board of the department
looked over and perfected the plans.
and efforts were begun to provide for a
sub.system Of coast patrol by the state
authorities. Movements of troops be.
gun a day or two ago were changed by
direction Of the department in some
respects to meet the conditions Of the
n,ment at Southern posts, but in gen.
eral there are indications that the de.
partment il acting with the purpose Of
concentrating no less than $4,000 men
at the Gulf ports within the next 10
days ready for embarkation to Cuba.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
SUDDEN CHANGE OF PLANS.

Many Of tho Troops for Other Points Or
dered to Chickamauga.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April a.
Five and perhaps more OF the infantry
regiments now en- route to the encamp.
ments at New Orleans, Mobile, Ala,
and Tampa, Fla, will pitch their tents
on the Chickamauga battlefield. Act
ing on orders received from Washing
ton. Major General Brooke has tele.
graphed to the commanding officers
ordering them to proceed here at once.
No reasons for this sudden change Of
plans as regards the placing Of the reg.
ular troops were vouchsafed at head.
quarters. It. is believed, however, that
facilities for the accommodation at the
Southern camp grounds Of such large
bodies of troops as it was at first con.
templated sending are inadequate at
present.
By night nearly $500 Of the 5000
cavalry and artillerymen who have
been ordered to ChlckamaugA were
eucamped on that battlefield.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
BLANCO'S GALL TO ARMS.

Spsin's Rights Must Not he Tramplsd On
by Nation Of Nobodiss.:
HAVANA, April 29.-Captain General
Blanco has Issued . manifesto in which
he says:
Spain has not caused the present crisis,
but she accepts 1t with all the energy In
spired by glorious national history and
the pride Of her people, . pride which will
never yield to tho strangers, nor consent
to see SPANS right and reason trampled
upon by nation Of nobodies. II the
United States want the island Of Cuba let
them come and take 1t. Perhaps the hour
is not fer distant In which these Cartha-
genians Of America will find their Zalna
In this island Of Cuba, which Spain dis
covered, peopled and civilized and which
will never be anything but Spanish.
TO arms, then, fellow countrymen, to
arms!
There will be place for all in the fight
Let all Co operate and contribute with the
same frmness and enthusiasm to fight
the eternal enemy Of the Spanish name,
emulating the exploits Of our ancestors,
who always exalted high their country's
fame and honor. To armsl Cry thou
sand times: "Viva Espana!" viva Ell
Rey Alfonso XIII" viva la Regent"
viva Cuba, always SPANISH"
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
FOR THE NATIONS DEFENSE
Bills Of Importance Passed by
the Senate.
ARMY MEASURE GOES THROUGH
President Authorized to Call for Volun-
tseEs to Assist Regulars In
Time Of War.

WASHINGTON, April 22.-Several i'm.
portant measures were passed by the
senate during the afternoon, all of
which relate largely to the national de-
fense. The sundry civil bill, which has
been pending for two weeks and which
carries q large amount Of money in
tended to be used in the strengthening
Of the oountry's coast defenses, was
finally passed. The naval appropria-
ton bill was Immediately taken up
and practically completed, although
pending the discussion Of an amend.
msnt concerning tho price Of armor
plate tho bill was displaced In order
that the measure temporarily increas-
ing the military establishment Of the
United States in time Of war might be
considered. After along discussion,
the bill. a. amended by the committee,
was passed.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
FINE ARRAY OF VESSELS.

North Atlantic fquadron Quite Come
petsnt to BLOCKADE Cuban Ports.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The North
Atlantic squadron under Captain
Sampson's command makes q splendid
array Of fine vessels, comprising BATTLE
ships such as the Iowa and Indiana,
monitors like the Puritan and. Terror,
armored cruisers like the Now York,
protected cruisers euch 40 the Cincin.
natl, Marblehead and Montgomery;
gunboats like the Vicksburg, Whining
ton and Annapolis; regular torpedo
boats as the Ericsson, Cushing, Wins.
low and tho like, and not to speak Of
the large number Of fast yachts and
other vessels that have been added to
tho feet by purchase. This force is
quite competent to blockade all the
ports in Cuba, or at least all Of the
ports connecting by rail with Havana
and SO likely to be used to supply that
place in the event OF siege with food
and munitions Of war. This statement
is to be taken with the understanding
that it does not contemplate the com.
ing to Cuban waters of the Spanish
feet. In such case, however, the prob.
a. le policy would be to abandon the
blockade and endeavor to force the
Spanish feet to battle.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
Officials Mix With the Crowd
and Make No Attempt
at Control.
PREPARATIONS GOING ON
Minister OF War Authorized
to Issue a Call for
Reserves.
Campos and Others In the Sen.
ate Make Patriotic
Speeches.

MADRID, April 2a.-Enthusiastio pro.
csssions moved through tho principal
streets during tho evening. The mob
gathered in front Of the building Of the
Equitable Lilo Insurance company and
insisted upon the removal of the Amor.
lean eagle. which was thrown down
and smashed to bits. Tho fragments
were then carried through the streets
by q cheering, yelling mob to the Mill
tary club, where the members appeared
upon the balcony and enthusiastically
oheered the demonstrators.
The police mixed with tho crowd and
allowed the demonstrations to 60 on
without restraint.
Tho civil governor Of Madrid, Senior
Aguilera, instead Of prohibiting dtsor.
der, allowed complete liberty of action.
mingling among the demonstrators. He
was loudly ohsered. especially when
tho American esoutcheon was thrown
from the balcony of the Equitable
building and fell at his very feet.
Aguilera. trampling upon tho g.
cutoheon, addressed the populaoe amid
enthusiastic applause.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
CAMPOS MAKES A SPEECH.

Declares That Cuba VIII Never Lose Her
spanish Sovereignty.
MADRID. April 22.-In the Spanish
senate Marshal Martinez de Campos
asked tho minister for foreign affairs,
Senior Gullon, to make q statement re.
garding the relations between Spain
and the United States, whereupon tho
minister replied that all relations were
broken of. The former captain gen.
eral OF Cuba made patriotic speech in
which he declared that Cuba will
never lose her Spanish sovereignty.
Senior Fernandez Gonzales declared
In the name Of the Republicans that
''party spirit 10 now drowned, adding:
"There 10 only one voice thr oughout
Spain-to repel foreign aggression.
A resolution eloquently supported by
several leading senators, pledging tho
assistance of tho chamber to save the
dignity Of Spain, was carried with
acclamation. Senior Gullon. the for.
eign minister, thanked tho senate. not
in the name of tho Liberal cabinet, but
in tho name Of the government.
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WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN.

Naval Omcsr Outlines the Possible Action
Of the spanish Navy.
New YORK, April 20 "A naval Off.
Ger, who is close to Admiral Bunce,
commandant Of the Brooklyn navy
yard, said:
Il believe the Spanish feet will not
strike in Cuban waters or even make q
demonstration on the Atlantic coast.
1t cannot cope with Captain Samp-
sons four battleships and three mon-
itors. I believe the Spaniards will
strike in an unexpected quarter.
''Mark my words, a squadron Of their
fine armored cruisers will go to sea,
and the whole world will be kept spec.
ulating as to its destination. This
squadron will not be heard of for some
time. 1t will confront our Asiatic
squadron which, meanwhile, has moved
on the PHILIPPINES and seemingly swept
everything before it,"
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THE M'CLEARY BILL
Ten Of the Twelve Republicans On the
Committsa VIII Vote Tor It.

Ten Of the Twelve Republicans on tho3
COMMITTEES VIII Vote Tor It.
WASHINGTON, April 20.-It 10 under.
stood that 10 Of the IL Republican,
members Of the committee on banking
and currency, have reached an agree
mont to vote for the general currency
bill, reported by the McCleary subcom.
mittee. The exceptions are Messrs:
Brosius Of Pennsylvania, and Van
Voorhis of Ohio. They ore said to-
favor the proposition to reduce the tax
on banks from one to one-half per cent,
to allow banks to issue currency to the
par of bonds and allow banks to be or.
ganizsd with e26, 0OO capital in towns,
Of less than 1000 population, but dis,
agree with some OF the other features
and believe tho administrations 4eo-
concentrations should have been fol-
lowed. !
At least ono Of the majority, however,
will change his vote when the bill u
brought up in the house. desiring to
get it before the full house % early a.
noaai blA
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
Trying to buy Coal.

ST. THOMAS, w. l.. April 22.-Span.
fish agents At Porto Rico are making
attempts to purchase coal here and in
the Windward Islands. Up to tho
present they have been unsuccessful In
securing any supplies. There are
1000 tons OF coal af1oat consigned to
the island Of st. Thomas. Mr.. Van
Horne, the United States consul here,
is said to be negotiating for part Of tho
coal afloat.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
BUSTLE At KEY WEST,
Men on the Squadron Anxious to Avenge
tho Maine.

Men on the Squadron Anxious to Avenge
the Maine.
KEY WEST, April 2.-The report
sent out that the North Atlantic squad.
ron had sailed Thursday afternoon was
= mistake. During the night the usual
routine as to sentinels, etc., was fol-
lowed, but many of the men were busy
writing farewell letters.
Though the seriousness of the i'm.
pending war is not belittled, tho gen.
eral feeling is one of intense relief.
The long suspense, which has proved
80 trying, is now practically at an end
and the fighting squadron considers
what it has to face. The rank and file
are willing and anxions to fight. The
Maine has not been forgotten, and 1t
will be with eager hands and hearts
that the men of the fighting squadron
will make their way toward Cuba.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26

sAAHL1s sxosY SMITH not gone to COM
nittee and Senator Chandler moved to
refsr to the committee on postofhoes.
There was no objection to this course
and the nomination wa Immediately
reported back and acted upon FORTH
with. NO opposition being made.
Charles Emory Smith 10 Sc years OF
lge and q native of Connecticut. He
b . newspaper man by profession. and
has beon editor Of the Philadelphia
Press since 1880. In February, 1880,
Mr.. Smith was appointed by President
Harrison envoy extraordinary and min.
ktsr plenipotentiary to Russia, posi-
lion which he held for two years. re.
hgning to resume his newspaper work.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
RESERVES TO BE CALLED.

Spanish Minister Of War 10 Given In
structions.
LONDON, April pa special dis
patch from Madrid says War Minister
Correa has been authorized to cali out
80, 600 reserves. Three vessels loaded
with troops left Cadiz, destination I'm.
known.
In the lobbies of parlia mont during
the afternoon all deputies agreed
America "must be resisted to the Mt.
most"
The queen regent has consulted with
the res pective Political leaders and
with the president Of the senate. They
advise her that the existing cabinet,
without any modification, ought to
continue to meet the difficulties Of the
situation,
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Northwest Flour OUTPUT,


MINNEAPOLIS, April 22.-According
to The Northwestern Miller the -four
output last week at Minneapolis was
206, 705 barrels, against 147,l the
previous week and 2o2. $50 in 1897.
Superior and Duluth mills ground $500
barrels last week, against 1000 the
week before. and 2O,540 in 1897.
Last weeks -four market was very un.
settled, though . good deal Of business
was done by some millers. Sales of
Minneapolis mills Appropriated SOC, 900
barrels.
Spanish Fleet stiIl at Cape verde.
WASHINGTON, April 22.-Dispatches
received at the White House up to
noon show the Spanish feet had not
moved from Cape Verde islands.
Accept Terms Of the Wire Trust.
CINCINNATI, April 22.-The 1000
wire drawers Of tho HIP. Nail company
have accepted the terms given them by
tho newly organized American steel
and wire trust, which controls the
mill, and will he running as soon as
the necessary repairs are made in the
mill
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
STEPS TOWARD H0STILlTlES
Announcement by the Presi-
dent Of Cuban Blockade.
VOLUNTEER BILL Is SIGNED
Admin istration Authorized to Issue .
Call for Ono Hundred Thou
sand Mon.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-Further i'm
portant steps toward actual hostilities
was the issue by the president Of his
proclamation announcing to the world
q blockade of q number of Cuban
ports aud the signing by him Of the
bill providing for the utilization Of the
volunteer forces in war. In addition
there was notable retirement from
tho navy department in the case Of
Captain Royal B. Bradford. chief Of
the equipment division. Captain
Bradford is not only an officer Of high
scientific attainment, but is equipped
90 we'll in great practical experience in
naval matters. His resignation 10 ton.
dered only to ask for active service
afloat.
Following up the formalities begin.
ming with the blockade proclamation
the state department addressed an
identical note to all of the representa-
tives Of foreign nations accre dited to
Washington notifying them Of the
policy to b pursued by this govern
ment in the matter Of priva teering and
neutrality.
For purposes Of transporting tho
army to Cuba the quartermaster gen.
erals Office has under consideration the
question Of the charter Of ships having
the carrying capacity Of $4,000 men.
No charters have, however, been
closed. T
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
WOODFORD'S DEPARTURE.

Detachment Of Civic Guards ACCOM-
panied Him to the Frontier.
MADRID. April 22.-General Wood.
ford arrived at the station about
quarter of an hour in advance OF tho
hour at which the train was scheduled
to leave. An immense crowd gathered
at the station. composed Of all classes.
A strong force Of police and civic
guards maintained order, while amid
the crowd moved a largs number of
private detectives. A detachment of
civil guards accompanied General
Woodford to the frontier. The retiring
minister maintained his usual calm
ness. but looked worn and fatigued.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
TO MOBILIZE MILITIA.

Pennsylvauis Guards WIN he Under Can
vas By saturday Night.
PHILADELPHIA. April 22.-1t 10 stated
that orders have boon prepared and will
be issued at once calling on the Penn.
sylvania national guards to mobilize
at Mt. Gretns, Pa, near Lebanon. 1t
is stated further that the 5000 MEM
bers Of the guards will be under canvas
by Saturday night.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
THE FLYING SQUADRON.

Officers and Men Enthusiast.c Over tho
Latest Developments.
FORT MONROE, Va. April 22.-Be.
ginning with the reception of the first
news bulletins from Washington in
tense excitement prevailed here, both
on shore and among the officers and
men of the squadron. At 4 o'clock,
after receipt Of the bulletin that the
Spanish believed the ultimatum to be q
declaration of war, Commodore Schley
signalled from the Brooklyn for all
engines to be coupled. Despite the
strain on all nerves, men and officers
are enthusiastic to degree.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
WITH FIRES BANKED.

Spanish Squadron 1t Cape Verde 1slsnds
Awaiting Orders.
ST.. VINCENT, Cape Verde Islands,
April 22.-The Spanish ironolads are
coaling from the transport San Fran.
cisco. The whole squadron 10 waiti:.
orders with fres banked.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
A DECLARATION OF WAR.
Spain So Considers tho Ultimatum of the
United States.

Spain So C0nsiders tho Ultimatum of the
United States.
MADRID, April %, 800 p. ma
semi.oficial note issued during the
afternoon says:
The Spanish government, having re-.
oeived the ultimatim of the president
Of the United States, considers that the
document constitutes q declaration of
war against Spain. and tho proper form
to be adopted is not to make any fur.
Their reply, but to await the expiration
Of time mentioned in the ultimatum
before opening hostilities.
In the meantime the Spanish ~.
thorities have placed their possessions
in . state Of defe nse and their feet is
already on the way to meet that Of the
United States,
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Consul ut Malaga Leaves.

MALAGA, Spain, April ~. - The
United States consul, r. M. Barteman,
has started for Gibraltar. The Amer.
lean flag over the consulate has been
removed and the archives transferred
to the British consulate.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1898-04-26
AN EMBARGO ON COAL.

House sud Senate Pass . Joint Rssolu-
tion Authorisiug It.
WASHINGTON. April 2s.-The senate
joint resolution authorizing tho presi.
dent to prohibit export Of coal until
otherwise ordered, has been passed by
the house.