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Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
THE cUBANs MUST WORK.
Gen. Wood Proposes that They Shall Lug
Their Share Of the Burden.

Santiago de Cuba, Nov. 3.-The Gu
bans who have been employed in clean
ing and repairing the streets of Santa
go, have struck for higher wages,
though they have been receiving 81 a
than has ever been paid for similar
work. In fact local employers of labor
have been complaining of 0is high
rate, claiming that it was Quite i'm
possible for them to compete with the
government on such terms. The Gu
bans at the best are lazy and slipshod.
They want an increase of so cents a
day.
Gen. Wood absolutely refuses to ac-
cede to the demand and will adopt he
roic measures if the strike is not
promptly declared off. The trouble is
that many of the strikers have rations
enough on hand to last month or
more and they think they can coerce
the United States authorities.
Gen. Wood says he will arrest every
laborer able to work and, under a va
grancy law which he will establish,
compel him to work 80 days for rations
while confined in Jail. He dislikes the
IuCu VI IiiPoA liilS3 ioOoi, put UCiiCNSo
that this must be the ultimate result.
Gen. Wood, today, inspected the yel-
low fever hospital. He found one pa
tient suffering from Bright's diseaes.
but that there had not been a case of
yellow fever under care for two months.
He has severely censured DR.. Ducker,
superintendent of the hospital, for
making an appeal for American relief
stores and he will probably abolish the
hospital.
Collector Geraldson returned from
Gibara, yesterday, with $4,000 customs
receipts at that place. He reports that
there is considerable small pox near
Holguin. but no yellow fever.
Col. Ray, who has returned from
Guantanamo, says that the Cuban
General Perez is about to grant indefi-
mite furlough to his men to enable them
to go to work, the reason apparently
being that many are practically starv-
ing and would have gone to work any
how. Lieut.. ]. H. Blount, the judge
advocate, is acting as lieutenant gov
ernor.
The United States cruiser Cincinnati
arrived, early this morning, and re-
manned some hours to allow an exam
ination of the wreck of the Reina Mer-
cedes. Capt. Chester is of the opinion
that the vessel can be raised at small
expense. She is of an antiquated type
but would be useful, when repaired, as
school ship or for coast defence,
though it would be necessary to lay
out a large sum in refitting her.
The receipt of The Associated Press
bulletin announcing the safe arrival of
| the United States transport Panama at
| Havana, caused considerable relief
| here, as there had been some uneasi-
ness, although the report that she had
| been lost was not credited.
| The department had been caused
much annoyance owing to the utterly
unfounded dispatches forwarded on the
subject for day or two in the United
| States, more than so cables having
been received for information. One re-
port was that a schooner had passed
some wreckage marked Panama" but
there was nothing in this.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
LIEUT.. TIFFANY'S DEATH.
Surgeon Appel Says It Was Not Due 10 Starva-
tion, Probably Over Eating.

New York, Nov. 3.-Major A. H. APP
pei, surgeon United States Army for
merly in change of the hospital ship
Olivette, has compiled the following re-
port concerning the death of Lieut..
VIM. Tiffany, 1st United States Volun-
teer Cavalry. which occurred in Bos-
ton, two days after Tiffany was trans
ferred from the Olivette:
''The numerous comments in the daily
and weekly press regarding this case
and the social prominence of the dead
officer would seem to make an official
report desirable. Lieut.. Tiffany was
convalescent from malarial fever when
admitted to the Olivette. He was not
bed-ridden patient, but up and around.
generally going to the dining room for
his meals. He improved daily during
the voyage. We had at all times an
abundance of wholesome and suitable
food (although wide publicity has been
given to the statement that he died of
starvation).
Among the abundant supplies of the
Olivette we had fresh beef and poultry
of excellent quality; plenty of ice to
preserve the same, and for all other
purposes. fresh bread, light biscuits
and crackers, farinacious food in varie-
ty, cream, fruits, preserved and fresh.
jellies and delicacies. For drinks there
were iced lemonade and orangeade
(made from distilled waters), carbon
ated waters; tea and coffee of excellent
quality. wines, cordials as required.
when Lieut.. Tiffany arrived in the
United States he was met by member
of his family who called out to him
that he had brought a lot of supplies
for him, asking him if he had plenty
of whiskey.
Il cautioned Lieut.. Tiffany as to the
necessity of his exercising the greatest
moderation in the matter of eating and
drinking, advising him to go to his
home and at once place himself under
the care of a competent physician
Upon my arrival at Fernandina, l
learned of his death at the Parker
house, Boston. and the published state
ments in reference thereto"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
Church Temperance Societys Annual Meeting

Boston, Nov. 3.-Bshop Lawrence
presided at the annual session of the
New England department of the
Church Temperance Society, tonight.
Officers chosen were: President, Bishop
VIM. Lawrence; vice presidents, the
New England bishops and DR.. McVicar,
bishop coadjuator of Rhode Island,
chairman to board of directors, and
Rev. y. ST. John Chambero, D. D.,
Lowell. secretary, Rev. II. S. Willard !.
treasurer, S. II. Kimball. The speakers
in addition to the bishop of this diocese.
were Rev. Fredk. Palmer, rector of
Christ church, Andover. and Rev. ]. w.
Beard, rector of ST. Thomas church,
Dover, n. II.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04

issueu the IoliOWlng proclamation reServ-
ing Ior the use of the United States navy
Of certain water front property in Homo
iulu recently selected by Capt. Tanner:
BY the President of the United States,
A PROCLAMATION.
Whereas. by joint resolution, to provide
for annexing the Hawaiian Islands to the
United States, approved, July I, isss, the
of Hawaii to the United States Of Amer
lea of all rights of sovereignty of what
Soever kind in and over the Hawaiian
Islands and their dependencies and the
transfer to the United States of the abso-
lutte fee and ownership of all public, gov
or ediflces. ports, harbors, military equip
ment and all other public property of
every kind and description belonging to
the government of the Hawaiian Island,
and the said Hawaiian Islands and their
dependencies annexed as a part of the
territory of the United States and made
subject to the sovereign dominion there's
of, and all and singular, the property and
rights hereinbefore mentioned vested IN
the United States of America.
Whereas, 1t was further provided in
said resolution that the existing laws of
the United States relative to public lands
shall not apply to such lands in the Ha-
waiian Islands, but the Congress of the
United States shall enact special laws for
their management and disposition, and
Whereas, it is deemed necessary in the
public interests mat certain lots and
plats of lands in the city of Honolulu be
Immediately reserved for naval purposes:
Now, therefore, l, William Mckinley,
President of the United States, by virtue
of the authority in me vested. do hereby
declare, proclaim and make known that
| the following described lots or plats of
land be and the same are hereby reserved
for naval purposes until such time as the
Congress of the United States shall other
wise direct to wit:
First, the water front lying between the
Bishop estate and the line of Richards
wharves, slips and their approaches.
Second, the blocks of land embra cling
lots Nos. Sc to 81. 100 to 131, including Mill
lani street to the intersection of Halakan-
villa street; and the government water
lots lying between the Bishop estate and
Punchbowl and Allen streets.
In witness whereof, etc.
(Signed) BY the President,
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
JOHN HAY, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04

complained of the lack Of medical sup
plies. He thought the water supply
and filthy cesspools were responsible
for the epidemic of typhoid. Many
days his company only had barrel
and half of water, and this had to be
hauled over four miles.
The board will separate here. tomor-
row, and reassemble, next week, for
visits to Philadelphia, New York and
Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
German Press Attacks Pres. mekinley.

Berlin. Nov. 4--The German papers re-
new their attacks upon President Mckin-
ley. The konische Zeitung says: Amer
ican annexation of the Philippines would
seriously lnJure German interests, besides
furnishing with shame the arms of the
conqueror and winning for Spain the
sympathy of the world
The Vossische Zeftung thinks that a
court of arbitration would award the
archipelago to neither America nor Spain.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
The Wasp for Florida Naval Militia.

Washington, Nov. 3-Secretary Long
on the application of the Governor of
Florida. has assigned to the use of the
naval militia of that state the auxiliary
steamer Wasp. She was originally as
signed to the Illinois militia, but was
found to be too large to pass through
the canals connecting the Lakes with
the Atlantic
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
a Sure Sion Of croup.

Hoarseness in a child that is subject TO
Group is a sure indication of the approach
of the disease. If Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is given as soon as the child be-
comes hoarse, or even after the croupy
cough has, appeared, it will prevent the
attack. Many mothers who have croupy
children always keep this remedy at
hand and find that it saves them mucn
trouble and worry. It can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant to take. For
sale by John Cougnlin, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
The Charleston Proceeds to IIoilo.

Washington, Nov. 3.-Admiral Dewey
cabled the navy department here, to-
day, that the Charleston had sailed
from Manila for Iloilo, on the island of
Panay. This is the last seat of Span
ish power of any account in the Phil
ippines. The dispatch boat Zafiro has
arrived at Hong Kong. The Alexander
was put out of commission at the Nor
folk navy yard, today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
WHO OWNS CHATTANOOGA
Disputed Territory Causes Both Georgia and
tennessee to Claim City.

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. Estates At
torney Wimbish has filed his report
with Gov. Chandler on the claim set
forth by Georgia, that 1900 square
miles of territory lying in Tennessee
and North Carolina belong to the first
named state. Mr.. Wimbish says the
question is still open for the courts TO
decide. There is still some doubt as to
whether Chattanooga is in Georgia or
Tennessee.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
Vernon. Legislature Honors Can't. Clark.

Montpelier, VT, Nov. 3.-The Legisla-
ture. today. adopted point resolution
honoring Capt. Charles e. Clark, for
merly of the United States ship Oregon,
a native of Vermont, for the profess
sional skill and heroic spirit exhibited
in bringing his ship through the perils
of the sea and lurking foe, to safety.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
To Protect Property in Time Of War.

New York. Nov. 3.--At the regular
meeting of the Chamber of Com
merce, today, Charles Stewart Smith, on
behalf of the executive committee, pre-
sented a memorial signed by Charles
Henry Butler for himself and others and
addressed to the President of the United
States, urging him ITO convene an inter-
national congress at Washington to con-
slider the question of making private
property on the sea free from capture
during war.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
10000 FOR ROOSEVELT.
Chairman OdeIl Claims New York for Teddy by
That Plurality.

New York. Now. 3.-Chairman Odell,
Of the Republican state committee, to1
night, issued a statement in which he
claims that Col. Roosevelt will carry
the state by a plurality of at least
40 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
tn. Helena Sails for China.

Boston, Nov. S.-Shortly before o'clock
this afternoon, the United States gunboat
Helena. Commander Swinburne. left the
Charlestown navy yard on her long voy-
age to the China station. Not all of the
sailors on the Helena want to go to Chl-
nese waters, as the police, today were
asked to assist in finding several who had
deserted from the vessel
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04

DIR. Martha J. Flanders, the first wo-
man physician in Lynn, is dead. aged 75
from heart failure. She was born at Con-
cord, N. H., and from Miss Susan Ella S
famous school entered New Hampton
Seminary and received her degree from
the New England Female College, now
merged in to the Boston University
School of Medicine. She began practice
clan there, in 1861, and continued until
1863, when she went to Lynn, where she
mad since been constantly in practice. She
was unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
Transports Arrive al San Frsncjsc >.

San Francisco, Nov. s-The trans
port st. Paul arrived, today, from Ma
Mia. The only passenger brought by
the Morgan City, which reached here,
late last night, was Private Louis
Patton. of the 18th Infantry, whose
term of service recently expired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
Golfers Arrive at Bahia.

Washington. Nov. "a cablegram re-
ceived at the navy department., today.
announced the arrival at Bahia of the
eolllers Justin, Scindia and Sterling, so
that Capt. Barker has now in that harbor
all the squadron with which he sailed for
Honolulu,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
Charged With Highway Robbery.

Lowell, Mass. Nov. 3.-John Lyman,
who was mustered out with Co. c, 1st
New Hampshire Volunteers, occupies a
cell at the police station charged with
highway robbery in Concord, N. Fl. He
will be sent to Concord Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
America and Turkey to Have Amb.,..1o,..

London, Nov. 4.-The Vienna corre.
spondent OF the Standard says that Of
fical negotiations are about to be
opened between the United States and
Turkey to raise their ministers to the
rank Of ambassadors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
Army Officers Arrive from Ponce.

New York, Nov. 3.-On board the
steamer Philadelphia, which arrived
here, today, from Ponce, were Brig.
Gen. Roy Stone. U. S. A.. Col. Hunter
and Col. Goethels of the United States
&rmy, en- route to Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
CATER mcculIoch Restored to Revenue Service

washington. Nov. 3.-The revenue cut
ter McCulloch. now with Admiral Dew
ey's fleet at Manila. has been detached
from the naval service and restored to
tne revenue cutter service The McCul-
loch Will 10 ordered to San Francisco.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04

Energy all gone? Headache? Stomach
out of order? Simply a case of torpid
liver. Burdock Blood Bitters will make
new man or woman of you.
mon, wed, fri, ,&wky,tf
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
Pope Leo Again M.

London, Nov IA special disnatch
from Rome says the Pope is very hi and
that his physician, DIR. Lappon, has been
summoned 80
Daily Kennebec journal., 1898-11-04
FOR GOVERNMENT PURPOSES.
United States Takes Certain Land on Homo.
lulu water Front for the Navy.

!. washington. Nov. 3.-The President has
issued the following proclamation reserv-
ing ior the use of the United States navy
or certain water front property in Homo
lulu recently selected by Capt. Tanner:
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-30

Chicago, March 9.-A Tribune special
from Tampa. Fla. says:
Fighting Bob Evans has left Port
Tampa Tor Key West to assume command
Of the battleshlp Iowa While here ne
talked freely In regard 10 the outlook for
war and what should be done He is firm
in his belief that the Maine was blown up
by the Spanish and said;
THE vessel was in a Spanish harbor ana
was blown up By a mine placed there by
Spanish officials The mine was sprung
by some one familiar with It's location and
the wires leading to 1t. do not say that
the Spanish government knew OF the plot
to blow up the Maine, but the fact that
II was done In Havana harbor IS sufficient
to hold the spaniards responsible Imme-
date action is necessary and l believe
there will be war very shortly. II were
a betting man / would take all the bets
offered by those who do not believe there
viii be war. would also bet 100 70 10
that an attempt win be made to assassi-
nate General Lee II war Is declared.
"The coast defenses need looking after.
Key West is In an almost defenseless con-
dition. A Spanish fleet could be set at
distance and shell the town As for Tam
pa and Port Tampa there is nothing to
prevent any small vessel from coming up
the bav and blowing them to pieces. the
railroad terminals would OF course be at
tackled by the Spanish at the first oppor-
tunity Steps should be taken to protect
them so that troops and supplies can be
brought here for shipment TO cuba.
when asked for my opinion in WASH
ington said that 500 troops should be
sent to Tampa Immediately and ships
provided to carry them to Cuba. The
torpedo iotilla should be stopped at all
hazards knockout blow should be
struck by the United States before Spain
gets a chance. We have an enormous
coast line and we should not wait until
Spain is prepared to attack it, When you
want to whip man get in the first blow.
Hit him on the point of the chin rnar
is what we ought to do now. l do not be-
lieve in delay. said the morning OF the
Maine disaster the chances were against
ii being an accident, and | am OF the
same opinion now, ,lough l have not
seen the report OF the court"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-30
Complete Change 10 Aspect Of Affairs
Cleveland aGd DspsS Support Mckinley
10 His Foley for rsaes IL Possible.
VIENNA THEORY ATTRf-
BCTING MAINE EXPLOSION
TO A DRIFT MINE WHICH
HAD BEEN FORGOTTEN
SECUTED IN LONDJN

New York March g-A dispatch 10 the
Tribune from London says;
The abstract Of the report Of the Maine
court Of inquiry has been read with keen
Interest by naval experts but they re-
frain from expressing a professional opin-
lon when they have not seen the full text
and the evidence of the complete exon
Grafton of the officers In charge OF the
shin convlnocs them that Internal acci-
dent was excluded from the case: but
they are surprised that the evidence of the
divers concerning the condition Of the
wreck was not more definite. The opinion
Of the court on the destruction Of the ship
by the explosion from the outside which
set On two magazines by detonation Is
accepted on account Of the high character
of Captain Sampson and his colleagues
AZ experts on explosives Naval experts
have not wished to believe that the ex-
ploslon was due to Internal and mystic
rlous causes and frankly say so.
They do no, consider the Vienna theory
published here today as credible. This
attributes the explosion to a drift mine
which had been forgotten and went of ac-
cidentally under the bow from the sponta-
neous chemical charges. They consider It
more natural to suppo that any mine
which was anoat was controlled by an
electric wire from the shore.
English naval experts discuss all these
questions with caution and reserve. al
though they are intensely interested in
them. The publication OF this report had
little effect strangely enough, upon the
general markets or upon the American
list The market was buoyant today as
though peace was assured The general
purport OF the findings OF the board had
been well understood In advance. The
situation In the far east is considered !
gloomy and unsatisfactory and there is
deep discomfort here over the results OF
Lord Salsbury's diplomacy, The belated
OF the British meet in Chinese
waters has caused as niue. uneasiness in !
financial circles us satisfaction among |
other classes and this apprehension would |
have affected all classes OF securities II
American stocks had not been remark
ably buoyant and carried everything up
ward,
Several leaders conspicuous for frmness
and cordiality toward America appear in
the papers. esDecially one in the London
Times The general feeling may be sum
med up in the laconic response Of a men,
Der Of parliament when he was asked
low English sympathy would stand in
'ase OF war between Spain and the United
States; with America, every man jack
,f us"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-30
DEpEw ENDORSES MKINLEr.


New York. March 9.-Chauncey NJ.
Depew. who. while the cause OF the
Maine was IN doubt leaned to the acci-
dent theory, says concerning the report:
Il was shock to me to learn that the
Maine was blown up by a mine and II is
a relief TO know that it was not due to
carelessness Of our men or the construc-
tion Of the ship. The report was a shock
to me because. though 1t nxed no respon-
siSility, It was unQuestlonably the duty OF
the Spanish government to place a vessel
OF a foreign navy on a friendly visit to her
harbor in a place Of safety. While It is
lnconceivable that an responsible Span
lsh official could do so. foolish anxietles
would be followed by such responsibilities
Still 1t was the plain duty of Spanish
Onicials to indicate place OF safe anchor
age, Failing in that, the liability OF Spain
for indemnity for the loss Of the ship and
crew Is perfectly plain.
President Mckinley has conducted this
AFFAIR with great prudence, discernment
and wisdom. He is in a position TO solve
the question of oeace or war. The solu-
tion may safely be left In his hands, /
think congress should clothe him with
in securing permission to feed the people
in Cuba. In case the Spanish government
had not made up its mind to accede to
the whole Of Mr.. Mcf<inleys programme
it would not have yielded this point which
is confession of its own ability to keep
the people from starvation"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-30
\ MIRACLE.
of us

New York, March "a o,spatch to the
Herald from Madrid says;
The sequence Of events during the last
few days here has been nothing short OF
miraculous. At the present moment
when all seemed to he war only short OF
declaration the exact opposite of what
everyone expected would be the case has
turned up. II is as II miracle had oc-
Cured, unless the impression given by u
highly experienced parsonage is wrong.
He said:
knowing more l regret to say l am
in the unfortunate position of not being
able to convey 1t to you, but YOU may
print in the largest type, double-spaced,
with the feeling that It is worth 1t, the
following somewhat stiff statement and
read between the lines, The most Inn
portant of events is forthcoming, one
which viii calm the desperate situation,
avert war, settle all International dit
ferences and end the lighting in Cuba.
Although the American minister, Cen
eral Woodford sturdily refuses to be in
terviewed, he stated to prominent gem
tleman that he was entirely confident that
an early peace would soon be assured be-
tween Spain and the United States, a
peace which would be consistent with the
honor Of the Spanish people and that
would secure justice to Cubans ana ef-
fective protection to the American inter
ests in that island
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-03-30


Washington. March p The revolt In
the house agains, tho further delay Of
action IN the cuban issue eliminated toe
day In conference of the republican
members whose Ideas are 10 accordance
with q podtly, early course. About hfJy
representatives, attended. rcpre.,ntiug ull
sections Representative Hopkins. Of
Illinois member Of the ways and means
committee. presided JOY of Missouri
secretary. The meeting was called 10
take steps TO secure immediate interyen-
ilou Iu some form and the recognition OF
Cuban inIcpvn1cncc Il vas the hrst
definite step toward this end since the
presidents mtgag, Was submitted yes
tcrday
Up to this afternoon the sentiment was
half concealed hut strong feeling pre-
vailed against voting money for cuban
relief unless accompanied by action to
stop the war The meeting today was
called with the unqualified removal OF
the Spanish troops from Cuba and prompt
armed Intervention In the affairs OF that
island. Late this afternoon the word was
quietly passed around. but many who art
enthusiastically IN favor OF Intervention
failed or notification, though the number
present would be- sufficiently large by con-
~oldatlon with the democratic forces TO
carry out programme.