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convictions proceeded to give the admn-
~ sl.s,ion q terrific oxcoriatlon on the
message OF Mckinley aud the duty OF
American patriots This brought out re-
plies from Hepburn OF Iowa and Grosvenor
Of Ohio Joe Bailey then answered them,
as he always does, and he left them In a
leelcss and utterly dilapida,el condition.
The republicans arc hacked and d!sgustcd
and sullen and sore. They realize now that
their president has practically aupihilated
them by his dishwater diplomacy and his
jellyhsh patriotism. They will ondeavor
TO recoup their fallen fortunes by starting
the international shooting match as soon
as possible.
In connection with what General Ice had
TO tell the foreign committee of the senate.
the New York Herald this morning prints
the following dispatch from correspond
ent at Key West.
There seems to be no doubt now that
General Lee win present documents to
President Mckinley proving absolutely that
General Weylur placed mines IN Havana
harhor and planned destruction for any
American warship that might visit Havana
On friendly mission or otherwise Cen
cral Lees assumption Is that Wcylcr had
sympatbi2er in tho navy yard. who ao-
oomplished the purposc planned by Weylcr
Of destroying the Maine,
Upon this Gen raj Lees mind dwell,
when, Just before the Ferns anchor was
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New York, April l2.-The British steam
ship Taeff arrived today from Port An
tonic with cargo of fruit. Captain Gan
robert greeted the people with the news
that the Spanish fiotllla are at the Cana
ries and they are coming over to smash
your crockery."
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ION WHICH HAS BEEN AGREED ON

Before Today
stable
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naval of the United States this end
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The Post.

...Prints rnoFo
Ads" than any otli
Texas Newspapef I, lSj
this would not - tli1
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more results
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A Big Reduction in Prices.

AS am buying my goods direct from the
miiis and retain the same skilled tailors The
year round, j am enabled to put up fine Bus,-
ness suits from $4,000 up; Pants $3.50 and
up; Cutaway Suits, So. 90 TO SCI. 90. Have vonr
clothes made at home, with the privilere NJ
trying on and guarantee to at.
IKE HARRISON, Tailor.
Opera House Building, SOG Fannin street.
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Baldwin S Natatoriun

Corner Louisiana and Congress streets. viii
ant in charge. and the fine pool will he Kent.
as usual. in first -class condition Open DALI
lron' a. m. TO 10 p. m. Ladies' hours Mon
"a, TO IL NJ. Thursday night, ladies' and
j. c. BALDWIN, Proprietor.
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WEATHER INFORMATION.
Inst yiuht,, ne,n,n,.

An area of high pressure is approaching
from the northwest. with the highest ha-
rometeric reading-30.2S inches--at North
Platte. Lowest barometer reading reported
tonight is 1886 inches at Davenport. Gener-
ally unsettled weather conditions prevail,
throughout the districts reported tonight.
Showers are reported from all sections to-
night, except the Atlantic coast and the Ohio
valley.
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Washington. April l2.-For East Texas
Partly cloudy weather. with showers in
southeastern portions: winds becoming
northerly.
Arkansas-sbowcrs colder: winds north
erly.
Louisiana Showers: variable winds.
Western Texas-Fair: easierly winds
Oklahoma and Indian Territory-ShoWers,
clearing in afternoon. north winds.
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stHefhi sbbScFNuttpHs.
Observations taken by the United States
weather bureau at p. NJ. 18th meridian
time
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Coatszssd o. Pase =
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c,usion. But before hostilIties began he
thought the house should give him a
chance to speak.
The reaues. met with much opposition.
and was refused.
Cox OF Tennessee. the senior minority
member Of the committee. Geve the hill. a.
! modffird. III ENDORSEMENT.
Marsh OF Illinois and sayers both ex-
pressed the opinion that this measure
should be passed forthwith. We were on
the verge Of war. The measure was asked
for by the president and the secretary of
war; and Sayers said there should be no
further aaihnling.
A question arose as to whether. under
the provisions of the bill. additional lcgis-
iatIon would not be necessary TO permit
the president TO call out volunteers.
To meet this defect Lacey offered an
amendment authorizing the pres.den. to
raise volunteers when congress shall have
authorized him to do SO, or when he has
been authorized ito cali into actual service
OF the United States the militia OF the
several states" The amendment was
adopted.
McMiilin OF Tennessee moved to reduce
the term OF enlistment OF volunteers from
three years. az provided In the bill. 10 one
year. He thought many OF the young men
or the country would not be willing TO en-
list for three years.
Hull replied that 1t was not expected that
the war would be a. long one. unless Spain
rcsorted TO guerrilla warfare, but be did
not believe three-yesrs' term would ter
rorize the young men. The Amendments
was defeated.
Handy offered a substitute. authorizing
ent war. He said Il was distinctly a tenn
pcrary measure under the approval Of
eminent military authorities. The snbs,i-
tufe was iost.
Taihers OF South Carolina warned the
house that war with Spain was not a
would be over in few days would be
sadly disappointed. IN his mind.
II remember at the opening of the last
war" said he, men al the north and
south believed IL would rot last thirty
davs | heard a man agree 10 drink all
the blood that was spilled. Every coun-
try In Europe may De drawn into the en-
counter before we get through with
Spalr''
Lnsse OF Arkansas offered an amend-
ment. which was agreed TO. providing
ina; the Indian territory shalt farnisa sss
cuo;a
Linney OF North Carolina offered an
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'My conviction is strengthened that Spain's
deserves universal sympathy. and that her con
duet merits universal approval II is possible. how
ever that an act Of aggression is imminent aud that
neither the sancity of rights the moderation
of our conduct the expressed wish Of the Cuban
people freely manifested may serve 10 restrain the
passions and hatred let loose against the Spanish
fatherland.
.In anticipation of this critical moment. when
reason and justice will have for their support only
Spanish courage aud the traditional energy of
:eope have hasiened the assembling of the eortes
and the supreme decision Of parliament viii doubt
less sanction the unaterahe decision III my govern
ment to defend rights with whatsoever sacrifices
may be imposed on Us in accomplishing this task
The queen regent then referred 10 the trouble
in the Philippines and continuing said:
..Although a somber ard soomv future is before
as the difficulties not beyond our power. With
oar .lorons army and navy. and united nation.
before foreign aggression. We trust in God that
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IMPRESSIVE OPENING OF TIE CoRTEs
Queen Regents Speech Delivered Before
Brilliant Audience -Intolerable Provo
cation, She Says, Forces Severance
Of Peaceful Relations Gratitude for the
Friendly Attitude Of the Pope Pathetic
Appeal to Aid Spain's Tottering Throne.

MADRID, April o0.-United States Minister
Woodford has received from the president his uti-
matum, and will present it to the Spanish govern
ment to morrow. The Spanish employees at the le-
CATION will pass the night at Minister Woodfords
residence.
The opening of the Spanish cortes today was
magnificent sight. All the wealth and beauty Of
Madrid gathered in the senate, where every available
foot Of space was occupied. There was terrific
crush at the entrance leading to the senatorial Seats
many of which We're occupied by ladies':
The queen regents speech began:
1.-The grave anxeties which saddened nv mind
the last time addressed YOU have increased and
are heightened by the public uneasiness conveying
The presentment Of fresh and greater complications
result Of the turn which interests in Cuba have
taken. Those complications were brought about by
section of the people in the United States which,
seeing that the autonomy previously offered in my
message was about to he put in force, foresaw that
the free manifestation OF the Cuban people, through
its chambers. would frustrate forever the schemes
against Spanish sovereignty which have been plot
ted by those VINO. with resources and supplies sent
from the neighbOring coast, have fettered the sup
preston of the nsnrrecion i'll that unhappy island
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WAR CLOUD NAY BURST BEFORE END OF THE DAY.
THE UNITED STATES
ALREADY is AT WAR.

Special Dispatch 4 Poss-I.tcingeseer
WASHINGTON. the
White House
No
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The only q
capitals
and
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AZ least cabinet
the
Of one
Cuban r~pssiic This
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have been - - . or dessro
department. Has to land
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the headq nnd the
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Peaceful Relations no Longer Possible

~"ShQuld the government of the United States
yield to this current of menaees and insults which
we have hitherto been able to regard with indfer
ence, for they were not an expression of the sent
ments OF the true American nation they would be
come intolerable provocatons which would compel
my government. in defense of the national dignity
To relations with the government of the United
States.
"In this supreme crisis the sacred voice of him
who represents human justice on earth was raised
in counsels of peace and prudence to which my gov
ernment had no difficulty in hearkening, strong in
the consciousness of its right and calm In the strict
performance of its duties.
Her majesty added
"Spain's gratitude is due to the pope and also
To the great powers. whose action strengthens my
convictions that SPANS deserves universal
sympathy.
Continuing, her majesty said
Possibly. however. the peace efforts may fail
In control the evil passions excited against Spain
Lest this moment arrive. l have summoned the
eortes TO defend rights, whatever sacrifice they
may entail. Thus identifying myself with the
ton. | not only fulfill the oath swore I'm accepting
the regency but follow the dictates of a mothers
heart. trusting to the Spanish people to gather be
hind my throne and 10 defend it until he is old
enough 10 defend ii himself trusting 10 the Spanish
Ieople 10 defend the honor and the territory of the
nation.
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If Woodford Is Directed to Leave for Home
at Once, the War Will Be On -Satisfao-
tory Reply Must Be Given Before Sat
urday Noon Neutral Goods viii Be
Exempt From Seizure Cruiser Pelayo
Reported to Be With Cape Verde Fleet

WASHINGTON. April a0.-This was day %
events in the history of the Cuban question. The
signing by the president of the joint resolution re-
iuring Intervention in Cuba; the notification OF that
action TO the Spanish minister here: his demand for
bis passports; the departments prompt reply to that
demand; the departure of the Spanish minister and
the transmission OF our ultmatium that Spain must
evacuate Cuba and must make answer by Saturday
through Minister Woodford, followed In quick sue
eession.
The next step is Spains answer. il she II to
make any, and the movement of the United States
army and navy on Cuba.
Early in the morning the execution Of the pro-
granme for the day began with conference between
Assistant Secretary Day, Secretary Foster and See
oad Assistant Adee, in which the wishes of the pree
dent and csbinet as to the uitimatum we're rednced
TO diplomatic form.
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Signing the U1timatuii1.

The formaty of signing the Cuban resolution
took place at li:24. The ultimatum meanwhile had
been prepared at the state department by Assistant
Secretary Day. and at II 30 the announcement was
made at the White House that it had been signed b.
the president. At the cabinet meeting Yesterday
the general features of the ntimatnm were agreed
upon, and there remained for this morning only the
making of fair copy for the presidents signature.
The original draft made by Secretary Day, and
the revised copy, which was made today under hin
direction laid before the president about TO- 20.
There present in the cabinet room when the
president signed the resolution Secretary Alger At
torney General Griggs. Secretary Bliss, senator
Elkins and Charles Emory Smith.
The other events succeeded each other with
rapdity. The ultimatnm was sent TO the Spanish
minister by Judge Day and personal messenger,
Edward Savoy. one of the trusted employees Of the
state department who was appointed 10 his place
in 1860 by Hamilton Fish.
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Senior Polo Asks for His Passports,

The messenger not kept waiting long at tho
legation. but in the Of an hour had returned
20 the state department with the minister's applica
for his passports. IL not until 30 o'clock
this afternoon that Savoy made his second trip.
CARRYING with him the desired paper. This was the
passport for the minister his family and suite It
was not in the nsual form, but was what il known
a special passport. In general terms ii is similar
10 that given to Sir Sacksille West. when that un-
fortunate minister vas obliged To retire.
Al first there was some expectation at the state
department that response from Minister Woodfor6
might be expected today. Later ON, however. after
Judge Day had calculated the length OF time that
would be consumed in the cabling of the uitimatum
IL Minister Woodford, its translation into cipher and
fetransaion, he became convinced that ii would he
practically impossible owing TO the difference in time
between Washington and Madrid to receive any -.
Spouse today Therefore the following statement
Was posted at the department:
The text of the ultimaium to spain will b
given out by Mr.. Porter secretary 10 the president
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Breach May Come at Once.

The next move must now be made by Spain,
according to the department officials. II the span
Ish government takes view, a. might posMiby ~
concluded from the action Of ts minister here today
that in language and terms the congressional resol1
ion is insulting, il may. promptly haRd 4inlstee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-23
ROYAL ARCH ITEMS.

Americas Chapter had busy night on Tuesday
working tho Past and Most Excellent degrees In
fulI form F. Comp C. H. Lutjens opened the
chapter promptly. and welcomed his many visitors
r. i; Comp. Adoph Muehsam. Robert Fitch. Mar
tin . Good and others also Past High Priests
Ordnian Blerwith and Fraser.
Manhattan Chapter worked the Royal Arch De,
gree Wednesday evening. and wore the ar anu
haLillments Of we o,den time The rooms were
crowded and the excellent work reminGea the
visitor Of the good old days when Manhattan
Chapter was crowded AT every convocation X f.
William H. smith. Or. Wooster, Walter Lindehmey
the work.
ICELAND Chapter conferred the Royal Arch Degree
I'm full form f.. William + Duncan opened me
chapter transacted business and then handed the
gavel to r. F. J. Harris Balston who conferred tAe
degree IN excellent style assisted by the Past High
Priests of Zetland. Many visitors were present
who were delighted in the good work espec1llly
COMP J. H. Llngsworth, Of Walton Chapter' Eng
land.
Anity Chapter No 100. F. Herbert F. DERRICK
High Priest met in stated convocauon on Ihurs-
dav evening the 10Th inst, working the NJ VI De
gree on three candidates. Several propOsitons WI
received thus giving assurance OF continued Wofh'
Their were present 4 +. Adolph Muehsan, IL. r.;
William Livcrmore. F. Comps Mckelsey ana
phase NJ F. Comp. Morgan Schoonover. thsiahu;
H0uch and Newton. OF Amity. There was gool
Attendance of Royal Arch Masons, ana AFTER tne
regular work OF the chapter fine cotlatloil was
partakcn OF by al present with great satisIac'o'
During the last seven years EngNsn Masons
have contributed s. 800 900 for the support OF tie
central charities. the boys the girls ana the pc
nevolent institutions for widows and aged Maso"S
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heartily appreciated. The occasion was voted a
decided success by the two hundred visitors and
members present
Scotia Lodge worked the first degree. W. NJ.
Adam Hill occupied the West. allowing his Senior
Warden, George Milar. 10 preside in the East ana
confer the degree. which was done In exceedingly
good form. Past Master Eickelberger acted as
Senior Deacon. w. Simon " Cole. OF kncker-
booker Lodge. was among the many visitors
Americas Lodge gave the second degree with w.
William III. Long In the East, and Past Master
William r. Relyea Senior Deacon. Past Mas
tiers Fraser. Roberts and Williamson assisted
Lotus Lodge No. 81 W. Robert Baker. Master.
conferred the first degree. w. VI. John Schreyer
presented the apron and Past Master William n
Garter gave the explanatory lecture. *: w. WILL
lam A. Johnson also assisted In the work
Pyramid Lodge No. 400 worked the first degree.
W. Thomas j Watt presided Past Master William
Hall occupied the West r. w James II. Kennedy
presented the apron. and Past Masters Brown,
Baldwin. Watt and Mcdonald assisted w. Geor2e
a. Rae of Ardover. Mass and Schwartz, DAVIS
and Glynn were among the visitors.
Vertas Lodge worked the first degree. W.
Master Woodey presided.
form. holding Past Masters night, r. w Ed,
ward NJ J.. Ehlers gave the historical lecture, ana
Post Master Coburn occupied the West and Levi
5. Hulse the South. Johnston acted as Senior
DEACON. Fuhr as Junior Deacon, and W. Sheldon
as Marshal II vas great night for NO 2s ana
proved a success In every way
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less sun OF her armament which ever sheds re-
fulgent beams OF light on the pathway which leads
to the fulhment OF her destiny and the accomplish
and contemns the traitor to her teacnings. VINO
skuks in the darkness. and amid the epulItionss OIL
unthoughtful mirth or the polluting demands OF an
Unsuitable appetite. makes playthng OF Coo
name and waows IN Inc mr No ~ an smb b OF the
baseness within.
Copestone Lodge will confer the second degree
next Wednesday evening. w. NJ. Micohho says
all welcome.
r. w Theodore s Todd, District Deputy OF the
Third Masonic District. VIII MAKE an o,nciai ''S''
TO Day Star Lodge No. 1913 next Wednesday.
will be held on Thursday evening. october q me
work Of the evening will be the second or Fellow,
craft degree Frank Howard Sharts IL Master anu
W. r. w. Hough IL secretary
Freemasonry Is an allegorical system. Every doc-
trne and ceremony has its mystical reference, wncn
is not always apparent at the hrst blush so tnat
where the uniformed and weak only find mystery
the true initiate possesses food for the employment
OF the noblest faculties. The true Mason VIII not
selves are cold and heartless. but will study 10
comprehend their mystical signihcation
OF ths INSTITUTION thus fraught with advantage TO
mankind in general? Why, let us ask, are not an
men vlrtuols? Masonry desires that her principles
should be universal. that all men should DE char-
liable. friendly and faithful. But when She looks
around and observes the fraud and vice whcn
everywhere prevail she rightly invites the good ami
virttous alone to partake OF her mysteries IL all
men were Masons the end Of the institution would
be defeated The responsibility which is attached
TO each member as being bound to promote the
cause Of virtue and morality would dwlndle into
nothing The lofty eminence on which we stand
would sink into insigniicance That manly PRIDE
which dilates the heart OF Mason would be con- !,
verted into disgust. Gold would be less precious II
It were less rare: diamonds no longer esteemed u
ga thered in every valley. And an institution which
has subsisted for ages. which boasts OF a solomon,
OF a St John and a Washington. when every knave
and fool could claim its privileges. would fali INTO
met "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-23
RETURNED HEROES WELCOMED

Bunting Lodge No G5 all agow with en-
thusiasm Monday night, and all aglow with pa
trlotisn well The brethren were called togethe~
to welcome the returned members of Bunting
Lodge, Past Master OF No G55. W. J. Hollis
Wells major Of the list Regiment and the other
an esteemed member OF the lodge. Bro. Charles J
Lincoln, OF the auxiliary cruiser Yankee. W.
Master John 4 Wilbur opened the lodge in short
form and quickly dispatched the necessary routine
business and then called r. w. Jerome Buck 10
the East 10 welcome the returned brethren to their
Masonic home. which the eloquent orator did in his
sweetest and most slyery manner. Space forbids
the reproduction here of the many gems Of oratory
and rhetoric which fell from the lips Of this
ready speaker. He praised Masonry. for Il pro
duced the greatest soldiers and sailors Of the
world our own Bro. Washington here. Bro. Fred
erick the Great in Germany ard Lafayette in
France. The history OF the world is full OF Ma
sonic heroes. In naval and army records Of every
country are found the square and compass prOmi-
nenty doing duty and both the President and Vice
President Of the Republic proud to wear the
Masonic emblem. He closed by extending the fra
ternal hand Of welcome 10 both his brethren and
y applaude. RE was followed h. Bro. James +.
GrayblIl, VINO made strong ana telling address,
and then Congressman and Bro. Philip b. Low en-
Major Wells was called for. and recited many inter-
esting "reminiscences Of the late unpleasantness
with Spain, and Bro. Lincoln tod of his experience
Al intervals Bro. Thomas Ebert; Of St. Ceci:e
Lodge. entertained the brethren with some fine Sc
lections in an excellent tenor voice The rooms
were crowded with members and visitors. Harlem
Lodge sent It's Past Masters OgilyE, Pearce and
Whitaker; Gavel. lis Master. ". Bradley; Ccnten-
MAJ. Aaron Stern; United States Lodge. Past
Master Aker There were also VS. GriDble and
johnson: w Richard Evans Gill Of Lewiston.
Me. and many others. OF Buntng's own there
ley T. Horton and full attendance Of members
W Master Wilbur. before closing, invited his
guests to a nelghborng hotel where collation. was
prepared which was enjoyed by the brethren. Here
more speeches were made ihoug1 IN so dIl WIZ,
ent Altogether il was one OF those pleasant and
pleasing Communications Of Bunting Lodge which
VII long be remembered. and. Bro. Low re
marked. form an oasis in the desert OF everyday
life I" The secretary Bro. Ten Eyck w. Rouse. wa :.
ordered TO set apart Il page the mnute-book or
The lodge To record the dOings Of this most enjoy
Bunting Lodge.