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The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
ENGLAND HAS TROUBLES.

London, February 21.-Great activity
is manifest by the colonial officials in
the West African department. and among
the higher military officials who ara 60
ing Quito the Lagos hinterland. .s
The latter are inclined to discredit the
news which has been received here from
the Niger coast .protectorate to the effect
that two French expeditions are advanc-
ing toward Sokoto, the capital Of the Sui
tanate of that name, which is within the
British sphere in interiors; but they say
that If the news is confirmed it must be
followed by declaration of war.
The St. James Gazette this afternoon
says: eff the invasion of Sokoto is d.
reoted from Paris it admits of but one
interpretation, and the seriousness OF the
situation ia increased when it ia remem-
bered that an invasion of Brist1sh terri
tory must have been planned weeks ago.
Glasgow, February 21.-On the.stock
exchange here today semi-panio resulted
from the West African news. Large
liquidation sales forced the bears into
complete control. and there are appre-
tensions as to whether the operators
will be able to meet the wide differences
at the settlement on Wednesday.
Paris, February 2l.-The government
has no news of the French having passed
the Niger into the Sokolo country and
it is added that any such unauthorized
statements as have been made in this
connection will be disavowed by the
government.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
MISS WILLARD'S REMAINS LEAVE
NEW YORK.

New York, February 21.-The body of
Miss Francis e. Willard, the dead presi-
dent of the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union, was removed from the home
of her niece, Mrs. Woodland NJ. Baldwin,
tonight. 1t was taken to the Grand Cen
trail depot and placed into the observa-
tion room Of a private coach attached to
the 9.l5 Chicago express.
On the arrival of the train at Roches-
ter. N. Y, the coach will be detached
and sent to Churchyille, n. the birth
place of Miss Willard, where services
will be held. After the services the body
will be taken to Rochester and from
there to Chicago, where it will arrive
Wednesday morning.
Among those who accompanied the
remains were Mrs. l.. M. N. Stevens,
president. and Mrs. Baker, treasurer
of the w. c. L. U., Mrs. Frances Barnes,
Miss Carrie Hoffman,, Mrs. Catherine
L. Stevens, Mrs. Anna J. Bailey, Mrs.
Gulick and Miss Annie Gordon.
Many flowers and messages OF symra-
thy were received at the Hotel Empire
from the friends of Miss Willard, and
there were also many callers. Among the
flowers were roses from Miss Cornelia
Dow, a daughter of Neal Dow.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
A SIGNIFICENT FIND.

Havana, February 2l.-Consul General
Lee says that the Spanish officials are
not interfering with the investigation
into the cause of the Maine disaster. He
has notified the captain. of the port that
the wercking tug Right Arm will be here
tomorrow from the Merritt & Chapman
derrick and wrecking company. No OBJ
jeotion will be made. to the presence of
the tug or her prospective work. She will
probably make an early attempt to save
the big guns and if possible the more
valuable of the Maine's machinery.
Tomorrow morning Gen. Lee will
escort the officers of the court OF inquiry
to pay visits of ceremony to the cap
tain general and Admiral Manterola.
Today the divers found a copper cyIin-
der used in : conveying soharges to the
six inch guns. The fact that it had ex-
ploded seems to show that there was an
explosion in the magazin es for fixed am
munition on the port side forward.
All the wounded men except two are do
ing well. Paul LOTUS and one other will
be taken to Key West Wednesday by the
Bache.
This evening the court of inquiry per-
sonally inspected the wreck of the
Maine. By their invitation, Capt. Peral,
appointed by the Spanish government
as special judge to investigate the
disaster, and his secretary, viewed the di-
vers at work. Capt. Peral expressed his
appreciation of the courtesies shown him
by the court Of inquiry.
A number of bodies were discovered to-
day in the forward hatch. 1t was not
possible to remove them Immediately,
but they will probably be removed tomor-
row.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
CAPT. SiGSBEE EXAMINED.
Proceedings of Inquiry Board VIII Not BE
Made Public.

Havana, February 21.-The board OF
inquiry into the Maine disaster met on
the lighthouse tender Mangrove at 10
o'clock this morning with Capts. Samp-
son and Chadwick and Lieutenant Com
manders Potter and Mark present.
Capt. Sampson presided and Lieut..
Commander Mark, recently executive
officer of the Maine, acted as recorder.
Capt. Sigsbee, the commander of the
Maine, was tho first witness examined.
He was under examination until clock
this afternoon at which hour an adjourn
ment was taken. 1t is probable that no
further witnesses will be heard today. but
the board will make a careful personal
examination of the wreck, near Wnlcn
the Mangrove is anchored.
Captain Sampson received the Asso-
ciated Press correspondent Immediately
after the morning session OF the board.
He said in the course of the interview
II would be glad to give the Associated
Press news, but owing to the delicate
situation the board has decided to make
nothing whatever public. do not know
what testimony may develop and it is
only fair to the Spanish government not
to tell the public the testimony until all
has been received and the findings nave
been considered. You may say that this
rule is absolute. Due care will be taken
for the rigid enforcement OF it and all
stories purporting to come from the
court should be set down as false l
have no idea as to how long the court
will remain here. No one is authorized
to fix the time as the members them
selves do not know. | will give the AS
sociated Press such routine news OF the
proceedings as is proper"
Capt. Sigsbee on board the Mangrove
told the correspondent that he was quite
pleased with the examination and that
he was asked, not only as to his own acts
but as to those of his subordinates on the
Maine.
He gave the correspondent watch to
take ashore Tor repairs. The watch was
found today in private drawer in the
captains cabin. The second hand and
part of the hour hand were gone and the
watch pointed to 22 minutes after 4.
There were no signs Of disturbance
here today and carnival week is appar-
emily closing in perfect quietude, there
being much less excitement than usnal
Gunner Charles Morgan of the cruiser
New York arrived on the Mangrove and
is in immediate charge of the divers.
The latter have been at work all day but
up to the time of sending this dispatch
no discoveries Of importance have been
made. 1t is believed that the salvage by
the wrecking company will be considera-
BILE and valuable.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
OF MISS WILLARD.

Chicago, February 21.-The remains of
the late Frances e. Willard VIII reach
Chicago aboutS on wednesday from New
York, over the Lake Shore. The funeral
services will be held at the First Metho-
dist church, Evanston, Thursday at II
a. m. The sermon will be preached by
Rev. Frank NJ Bristol. kilograms were
received today from Lady Henry Somerset
to have Inns and white roses laid on
the .casket in her name. The Manitoba
Union tslegraphed that lilies and wheat
be given in its name. The interment OF
the body will be private. The remains
will be taken to Rose hill and plao in
a reception vault until suitable site
can be selected for their permanent in
terment. n
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
Weather Obseryation.

The agricultural department. weather
bureau for yesterday, Feb. 21. taken
at p. M, meridian time, the observa,
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston, SO degrees, NE. rain: New
York. 81 degrees, NE, cloudy; Philadel-
phia. 3S degrees, NV, cloudy; Washing,
top, "a degrees, N, Snow: Albany, 80
degrees. W, cloudy; Buffalo, "a de-
grees. p, snow; Detroit, 26 degrees, N,
snow; Chicago, 26 degrees, NE, snow;
St. Paul. 20 degrees, N, clear; Huron,
OAK, % degrees, Sc, p.cloudy; Bismarcks,,
"a degrees, Sc, cloudy; Jacksonville, "A
degrees, NV, clear.
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THE CROWDS CHEERED.
Philadelphia People Interested in
Presidents Visit.
ARRIVED IN THAT CITY LATE YES
TERDAY AFTERNOON.

Will Deliver an Grafton at Washington's
Pennsylvania Tonight-Is in Close Com
munication With Washington.
Philadelphia, February 21.-President
Mckinley accompanied by his secretary,
J. Addison Porter, arrived here this after
noon Mt g. 30 O'Clock. The President as
he stepped from the car was met by Presi-
dent Frank Thompson of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad, Charles G. Harrison,
provost Of the University of Pennsylvania
and G. S. Patterson, and by them escorted
to the street. Here carriages were entered
and the party was driven to the residence
Of Mr.. Harrison, whose guest the Pres1-
dent and Mr.. Porter will be during their
stay here. The President will tomorrow
deliver an Grafton at the Washington
birthday exercises of the University of
Pennsylvania. The prevalent excitement
public interest to the President's visit
and the big Pennsylvania station and ad-
jacent streets were crowded with people
eager to see the chief magistrate. A
double line Of policemen Kept open pas
sageway for the President and his escort
fr ON the train.
Two companies of mounted policemen
escorted the carriages to Mr.. Harrison s
residence. Cheering crowds greeted the
President along the entire route.
At Mr.. Harrison house an opportunity
was afforded the President to rest from,
the fatigue of his journey. Tonight an
informal dinner was given in President
McKinley's honor by Provost Harrison.
Among those present in addition to the
President and his secretary were Seth
Low, president of Columbia college and
Mrs. Seth Low. Not long after the con-
clusion of the dinner, the President re-
tired for the night
In view of the condition of public
affairs every arrangement has been made
to keep the President in touch with All
the departments at Washington, and to
keep him fully informed OF DEVELOPMENTS
at Havana. Direct telegraphio communi-
cation has been established between
Washington and Mr. Harrison's house
and Ions. distance telephone is at the
disnosal OF the President in the event of
the necessity Of communication with
Washington.
The city authorities propose to exercise
the utmost care over the President during
his stay here in order to protect him from
any possible annoyance. Both the front
and rear of Provost Harrison's residence
are guarded by policemen tonight, and in
eli his moy yemants while in this city, the
Chief Executive will be closely followed
by a number of officers.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
sented to the Senate and passed.
carries an appropriation of 5000, 900.

sented to the Senate and passed.
carries an appropriation of 100000.
Mr.. Hoar introduce joint resolution
directing the transfer of valuable his
torical documents from the several gov
ernments to the national library.
Mr.. Allen of Nebraska introduced the
following resolution:
Resolved, that the committee on naval
affairs be and is hersby directed to make
thorough inquiry in the destruction OF
the battleship Maine in Havana harbor
on the 18th instant and report to the Sen
ate."
The resolution was passed Immediately
without word of debate.
AS no other business was pressing the
Senate, at the suggestion of Mr.. Hale OF
Maine, began to consider unobJecteu
bills on the calendar. Among those
passed were the following: ;,
Requiring masters and matessof sail
vessels of over 700 tons to have licenses
Issued by U. S. inspectors; for the reflex
of tho Atlantic works Of Boston; grant.
ing the state of Wyoming $4,000 acres OF
land to aid in the continuance, enlarge
ment and maintenance of the Wyoming
state soldiers and sailors home; to autho-
rize Admiral TO Selfridge, Capt. 9. ID.
Wadleigh and other officers Of the United
States navy to accept medals from the
Russian government in commemoras1on
of the coronation of the Gar.
At 2 o'clock consideration OF Sliis
on the calendar was discussed and tne
measure providing for the 18th and SUD
sequent censuses was laid before the SEN
ate. Mr.. Allison thought the census bu-
reau ought not TO be made nm indepen-
dent bureau, but should be placed under
thes department of the interior under the
general supervision of the secretary of the
interior and he proposed an amendment
to that effect. The amendment developed
a wide divergence of opinion of the SEN
ators as to the direction of the census
bureau.
Mr.. Teller of Colorado offered an
amendment to Mr.. Allison's amendment
providing that the census bureau be
placed under the department. OF labor snd
the commissioner Of labor have general
supervision of the work. The amendment
to the amendment was lost 2l-29. The
question then reverted to the amend
ment offered by Mr.. Allison. 1t was
adopted 1928. Mr. Stewart proposed an
amendment striking out all of the bill
excepting sections 1 and 6, leaving to
the secretary of the interior the work of
plan and making recommen-
dations for the 18th census The propo-
sition was discussed until sos O'Clock
when the Senate went into executive ses-
sion and shortly afterward adjourned.
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Charges Premier With Ordering His
Conviction.
HAS NOT INSULTED ARMY BUT
RAISED CRY OF ALARM.
"Before All the World 1 Swear That
Dreyfus is Innocent" Proclaimed the
Novelist Three Times--"Ths Time VIII
Come When France Will Thank Me
For Saving Its Honor"

Novelist Three Times--"The Time Will
Come When France Will Thank Me
For Saving Its Honor"
Paris. February 2l.-The rain today
did not prevent the presence of crowds
about the approaches to the court where
the Zola trial is in progress. There were
no demonstrations when the military
officers arrived, but Emile Zola was
Kissed when he reached the court.
When the proceeding of the thirteenth
day of the trial began, the advocate
general commenced his address.
When the session was resumed, M.
Zola read an address to the court in
which he said that the premier NJ
Moline, ''had the air of giving the jury.
who are charged to avenge the national
honor, the order to find me guilty."
loud protests).
The presiding judge said: "You can
not say that the premier has given an
order to condemn you.''
Continuing, NJ. Zola said: "Such pro-
ceedings are an abominable piece of man.
ners. l have never insulted the army as
has been said, but I have raised cry of
alarm, and leave history to judge me
and appreciate my acts.
ut is who asked to appear before
you who are the voice of justice. 1t is
for you. gentlemen, that / raise the cry
of alarm, and that / wish TO bring out
the truth. perhaps unsuccessfully but
here I stand before you, and await your
justice.
II indignately protest against the
charge of being an Italian.
II am not defending my liberty. Con-
demn me then, if you wish 1t will be
but an additional error. 1t will be the
seed which will gerrninate and prevent
France from falling into indifference.
IF the country is in trouble, the fault
lies with the government who in the
hope of saving some culprit, tried to pre-
vent the truth from coming into the
light of day."
M. Zola three times proclaimed the
following: Before all the world, 1
swear Dreyfus is Innocent cloud
murmurs and Kisses from the back OF
the court greeted these utterances).
NJ. Zola concluded with remarking:
Inc DAY Will COIuc Wucu TIduCO Will
thank me for saving her honor" pro
longed uproar.)
NJ. Laborie, counsel Efor NJ. Zola, fol-
lowed with an eloquent speech. His
opening words were: "We are here in
defence Of justice and right loud
protests.)
"Truth will prevail. The elections
will not be allowed to pass amid mys-
terv and ambiuujtieS" (ReneWed pro-
tests.)
Counsel referred to the inspired arti-
cles in the press intended to deceive the
country.
M. I.aborie then proceeded to reproach
the premier with refusing to allow gen.
erals to be judged before jury. In con-
clusion, M. Laborie declared that he in
tended to prove M. Zoia's faith and re-
view the whole affair, cropping with the
things hitherto unknown"
The courtth then adjourned.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
local Weather Report.

Portland. Me-. Feb. 21.-The loca-
weather bureau Office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. M. Barometer 30177: Thermom-
eter 90; Dew Point 20: Humidity 100;
Wind NE; Velocity "a: Weather 1t. snow.
9p. m. Barometer 30.019; Thermom-
eter %; Dew Point 20; Humidity 100;
Wind NE; Velocity is; Weather
sleeting. 5t
Mean daily therm. "a; maximum
therm, 2S; minimum therm, 20; max. ve-
locity. wind 26 NE; total preclpita-
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
KING PHILIP STRIKE ENDED.

Fall River, February 21.-The mule
spinners at the King Phillip mills re-
turned to work this morning and all the
other help that could be employed also
returned. The ring spinners did not GO
back, but it is thought they will return
in few days.
Many of the places of strikers in this
department have been taken by opera
tives who have worked in other mills,
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
PORTLAND REMEMBERED.
ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.l

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE sundry
civil appropriation bill was reported to
the House today from the appropriations
committee and will be taken up tomor-
row. 1t carries an appropriation of two
hundred thousand dollars for work on
Portland harbor during the year 1893
and three hundred thousand dollars for
Boston harbor during the same period.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February 2l.-Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont: Snow,
high northeast to east winds.
Boston, February 21.-Forecast for
Boston and vicinity for Tuesday:
Threatening weather will continue with
light rain or snow; northeast winds
diminishing in force.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22

but who could not earn as good wages
as the King Philip pays for ring spin
ming. This action has caused more or
less friction but not of serious charac-
ter.
1t is estimated that this strike cost
the operatives $4,000 in wages. The
loss to the mill was not so great and Will
be borne partly by tho Manufacturer
association. The strike was caused by
reduction in wages.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
WILL PREVENT ssJINGo" TALK.

Washington, February 21.-It was stated
today that the House leaders will prevent
as far as possible any agitation of the Gu
ban question In the Immediate future.
Pending the result of the official inves-
tigation they believe it is b good public
policy to maintain silence.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22

ST. CROIX CLEAR OF ICE.
Calais, Me, February 2l.-The st.
Croix river is clear of ice to the head of
navigation.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22
SPECIAL NO TICEB.
q :" Z" = Vs

The mess that lady made try
ing to do "HOME DYEING. -
She stained her hands. splashed
her face and clothes, lost her
temper. nearly spoiled her goods,
and then after all her trouble
she brought the work to US to
have it done over and dene right.
FACTS.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22

Washington, February 2l.-For three
hours today the Senate had under dis
cussion the bill providing for the taking
of the 18th and subsequent oensuses. 1t
was SO amended SO as to place the census
bureau under the secretary OF the interior,
but the extended discussion which fol-
lowed disclosed SO wide divergency OF
views on the part Of the senator's as
to various features Of the measures that
no further action was taken.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Allen of Ne
braska, directing the committee on naval
affairs to make an Investigation of the
disaster to the battleship Maine was
adopted without debate.
The Portland daily press., 1898-02-22

Washington, February 2l-The galleries
were filled today when the Senat con-
vened, the crowd of spectators being at
tracted doubtless by the probability OF
further debate upon the Cnban question
or matters connected with the catastrophe
to the battleship Maine.
The joint resolution providing for re-
covery of the bodies Of the officers and
men from the wreck of the battleshtp and
for the recovery of valuable property on
the ship, which was passed by the House
of REPRESENTATIVES last week was pre-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1898-07-06

Tarleton, with a confidence born OF
many victories, never dreamed that he
could be conquered but the Continen'
tai army fought desperately, because
they kney their all depended upon the
result Of the battle. AS the red coats
charged upon the determined patriots
not a man flinched; and while orators
NAV use more rounded sentences, none
can better describe the scene than Gen
eral Morgan himself in his plain, blunt
report, which l will read
Here Senator McLaurin read Gen
eral Morgan's official report describing
the battle. 1t was dated sat Camp
on Gains Creek, January 10, 1871. "
Such is Morgan's report. Tarletor
and his "wild DEVILS" had met wild
er devil than the best of them. The
backwoodsmen of the Carolinas had
produced leader and soldiery more
than a match for the best in the old
world.
Although our success was complete
it will be seen that we fought only SOC
men against more than 1000 regular
British troops. I hope, at sometime
to see bill pass congress providing
that this field be kept sacred, and thai
at Cowpens there shall be national
park, where our citizens can read upon
indellible tablets the record of the
deeds done upon that memorable day
Every American should be proud O.
the battle of the Cowpens, thankful
for the liberty that was given them
there, and until patriotism dies in oul
hearts, the spot will be sacred to the
memory of those who immortalized it
The battles of Cowpens and Kings
Mountain were pivotal points in the
series of events which gave birth to
the American republic.
The people of Spartanburg, York
Chester, Edgefeld and Fairfield, with
those of Lincoln and Mecklenburg
counties, North Carolina, were the
first and frmest in resisting British
authority in the south. The hills and
valleys around us are eloquent with
the story of heroic deeds. Well may
the descendants of those who followed
Morgan, Butler, Williams, Pickens
Sumter and Marion, seek to perpetuate
the memory of Revolutionary days
Those were brave, hardy, mighty souls
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by Tories who should have helped
their patriotic brethren. General
Gates, the idol of the people in the
north, was removed, and General
Greene given command of the less
than 1000 half clad, half starved SOL
diers of the Continental army. But:
"Freedom's battle once begun.
Bcqueathed by bleeding sire to son,
Tho battle oft, is ever won."
To the south were CORVALLIS and
Tarleton, wined, dined and feted.
Tarlelon, the adonis of the British
army,
"In speech, in gait,
In diet in affections of delight,
In military rules humors of blood,
He was the mark and glass, copy and book
That fashioned Others"
This was the condition of affairs at
Kings Mountain in October, when
our people showed the stuff of which
they were made. Three months later
january 18th, 17Sl-the old team
ster, General Morgan, defeated the
British forces at the battle of Cowpens.
Then followed the mastery retreat
through North Carolina, the splendid
ach ievements of Marion, Sumter, Lee
and Pickens in South Carolina, and
the surrender at Yorktown.
Every historian must trace the turn
in the tide which brought victory TO
our banners at Kings Mountain and
the Cowpens. l can only describe that
conflict in general terms. Morgan,
who led the American troops to VIC
tory, was man of the people, uncouth
when compared to the pampered
Tarleton. But as Burns has said:
"What though on homely fare we dine,
Wear holden gray and a. that 4?
Gle fools their silk and knaves their wine,
4 mans a man for a that"
Morgan was feet in height, of large
frame and extraordinary strength
His sunburnt face was disfgured by
scar on the left cheek, and histo'
rian of the times says "His eyes ex'
pressed the calm resoluteness of the
tiger in repose" Morgan was born in
New Jersey, but moved to the valley
of the Shenandoah in 1855. In early
life, from what I can gather, he seemed
to have been very much Of a public
nuisance. He was forever engaged in
some brawl and gambled and drank
to excess. His strong animal nature