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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25
A WarIiI<e Inouirv.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 24.-Wharfmaster
Robert Schmidt received IL telegram from
the War Department at Washington as to
the packets and towboats arriving and
leaving this harhor. The message asks that
the names of all boats entering and leav-
ing be forwarded, together With the names
of the companies to which said boats he
long. They also ask for the amount Gu ton
mage and number of passengers each boat
would be able to carry, the rates for freight
and also passenger rates.
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FaI i'm sDanisb Fours.

LONDON, Feb. A.-Spanish fours fell on
the Paris Bourse to-day from 60 Ills 10
60 Lie. The Evening News alleges that the
Spanish bondholders have become alarmed
over the reports from Madrid of a reserva-
ton taken by the Bank of Spain regarding
the payment of the April coupons. These
reports were in circulation here on Tues
day and caused decline in the securities,
but they are still unconfirmed. and to-days
fall on the Paris Bourse is due rather TO
alarmst Maine rumors in Wall street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

No other county IN Indiana has ever az
forded such an exhibition of lawiess spirit
as Ripley county is now doing by trying
to screen the Versailles lynchers. The peo-
pie there do not seem to realize that lynch
heinous crime than stealing chickens or
highway robbery, and that shielding Grim
mails and obstructing the course of justice
is itself a crime The persons who are
aiding in the shielding of the lynchers
would have been horriiied at the idea of
shielding those who were lynched, set they
are now engaged in protecting "A set of
criminals as much worse than the others
as, their example was more subversive of
all law and order 1t is pity Chat the peo-
pie Of ninety-one other counties in Indiana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25
LEGISLATORS ADJOURN.
Illinois Lawmakers Close Their Spe-
cial Session and Go Home.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Feb 4.-The special
session of the Legislature adjourned sine
die this afternoon. 1t passed most of the
measures mentioned in the Governors call,
including new revenue and primary election
laws, but failed to pass the metropolitan
police bill by which it was sought TO place
the Chicago police force under the control
Of u commission to be appointed by the
Governor. The Senate police investigation
committee, however. was authorized to con-
tinue its investigation and report at the
next REGULAR session OF. the Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Feb 2l.-In re-
Spouse to orders from the secretary of the
navy, E. G. Buckland. who commands the
naval battalion OF Connecticut, left for
Washington to-day. The order received
read as follows. Commander Buckland OF
the Wyandotte will report to the Navy De-
partment at Washington on Friday" AL
though nothing definite as to the impor-
tance of Mr.. Buckland's summons to WASH
receive instructions about getting his men
ready for service at short notice if the
necessity arises.
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has done. anything more entirely commend
able than its rejection by vote of 81 to
of Senator Aliens foolish Cuban resolu-
tions. The resolutions were wrong in them
selves IN trying to commit Congress TO a
meddlesome policy. and they We're offered
at a wrong time and in wrong manner.
Their rejection by so decided vote is very
creditabIe TO the Senate and another evil
dence of the conservative attitude of Con-
gress in the present emergency
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

No other state in the Union exercises as
much influence in national legislation to-
day as Maine, and the reason is largely be-
cause her people have been wise enough TO
retain good men in Congress until they
have become strong by experience. Not to
mention the two senators. Hale and Frye,
who have been in Congress continuously.
one since 1869 and the other since 1871,
Speaker Reed has served since 1871, Mr..
Dingiey since 1881 and Mr. Bouteile since
1889. The way for a State to have leaders
in Congress is FIRST 10 find good men and
then keep them there.
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No Danger nj Hnvana.

TAMPA, Fla, Feb 24.-The Plant steam
ship Olivette arrived this afternoon from
Havana, and number of passengers from
that city said that the report to the effect
that Americans had been advised by Gen.
Lee to leave the city was absolutely false;
that the city was quiet. and that no
expressed uneasy fears for their safety.
The government mail on the Olvette this
afternoon was very heavy, and the greater
portion was directed to the Navy and Navi-
cation Departments.
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Why not expend upon the South Carolina
mob which has murdered, with impunity, a
colofed postmaster and his family little
of the fresoluting' Indignation that is now
being heaped upon Spaniards in Cuba and
Turks in Armenia?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

The country is going forward" says an
independent Democratic paper in New York,
on the assumption that fiat money fanat-
icism has ceased to be real menace and
that it can arrange its affairs according
"" This is true, but the menace should
be looked after in the elections
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

There is something inspiring in the pa
triotism of those prisoners in the county
Jail at Hillsboro, Ill. who offer their serv-
ices to- the government in a war against
Spain. I'VE are willing to leave here at
once they say in q resolution. Unselfish
patriotsi
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Prefers His own Bill.

BOSTON, Feb 24.-The Herald tomorrow
will say: From an Interview with Con-
gresham Joseph H. Walker, chairman of
the committee on banking and currency, it
would appear that the bill Of the Indianapo-
lis monetary convention has nothing to
hope for at the hands of the Worcester
representative, The congressman in fact,
is unalterably opposed TO the measure. He
says it would not afford the desired relief.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
KOKOMO, Ind, Feb. 24.-Samuel Bran
nen, of Greentown, this county, Republican
candidate for sheriff, wrote President Me-
Kinley few days ago, Offering TO raise
one thousand men to fight in case war be
declared The President answered the let
ter, stating that the offer had been referred
to the War Department. The war feeling
is very strong in this locality, and Il regi-
ment could be raised in short order.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

What would the people of Indiana say
II Legislature should take from the peo-
pie in the counties their authority to select
election officials ard vest it in a state board
of three. as the Bryan Legislature in Ken
lucky is doing?
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And now Mr.. Jones, Bryanite the
colleague of the wonderful Lewis. of the
state of Washington, is reported as MAX
ing "a general speech against the existing
conditions. The existing conditions show
that the country is pouring through the
channels of exchange a third more business
than a year ago
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2t-The where
abouts of the steamer Dauntless, said to
have sailed from Florida with flibuster-
n36'f M = ,naditinn s,id 70 hava
sailed over week ago, and there has been
ample time for her to reach Cuba. No re-
ports to this effect have been received. 1t
is felt that she must have encountered
heavy weather, and is possibly disabled. or
else has made quiet landing and is now
cruising about to secure a safe avenue OF
escape from the Spanish ships in watching.
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Special to the indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind, Feb. 24.--Lieut. John b.
Blish, who has been connected with the
United States navy for twenty-four years
and who has been at the home of his
brother here on a Through, left this morn
ing for Erie. Pa to join the man-of-war
Michigan Mr. Blish has been transferred
TO the Michigan from vessel on the Pa
cifc coast.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

PROVIDENCE, r. L.. Feb. 24.--Iieut.
Anderson, who is at Bristol government
inspector of work on the torpedo boats,
stated to-day that the official trial OF the
twenty-knot boats Gwyn and Talbot would
take place at the same time. IT is believed
the time has been set for next week. The
work on the vessels is in no way hurried.
despite the rumors to the contrary.
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bryan WON'T discuss II.

TOPEKA. Kan, Feb. 24.--William J. Bry-
an addressed six HUNDRED Democrats at a
banquet held in this city tonight Ia an
interview Mr.. Bryan declined to discuss the
present crisis with Spain. He said there
was time enough to discuss that affair
when the official investigation committee in
the Maine affair had made its report.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25
The Cheerful Idiot.

I'VE want to do something original to
celebrate our managers birthday said the
shoe clerk boarder.
Give him a banquet at hotel" sug-
gested the Cheerful Idiot. THAT would
be an innovation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

Among the improving educational lessons
Of the present emergency for the American
people is that their government can keep
cool and keep it's own counsel 1t is no
sign Of strength for a government to get
excited or tell the newspapers all it is do
80.
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ordered Back to DutN.

TACOMA, Wash. Feb. 24.-Commander
Cosgrove, Of Boston, wired to Portland last
night To j. John Dennis late acting signal
quartermaster on the Montgomery, to report
at Boston as soon as possible. Mr.. Dennis
had just finished twenty-year service and
was at Portland on vacation Mr.. Dennis
is of the opinion that an internal explosion
of the Maine, with present system of dis
ciDline. was impossible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

Activity in the War and Navy Depart
ments at such a time as this should be
construed as evidence of preparation. not
necessarily of war; 1t would be a poor sort
Of government which, in the face of a
crisis. would not prepare for all possible
CONTINGENCIES.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

If members of Congress win read the Con-
stitution carefully they win discover that
the clause which gives Congress power to
declare war is the only one that confers on
that body any authority to interfere in the
management of our foreign relations. The
trainers of the Constitution evidently in
tended 10 leave that matter in the hands of
the sexacutfve department
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

The vote in the Senate on the Allen prop
osition, Wednesday, shows that that body
believes that this Nation is big enough to
wait for the report of the commission of
naval officers inquiring into the causes of
the sinking of the Maine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

In the absence of official reports from the
naval court Of inquiry all statements re-
garding developments at Havana must be
taken With allowance, yet it must be re-
mambered there are some very enterprising
gatherers Of news there. and they are apt
90 reflect the local sentiment of divers,
naval officers and others. SO far as this
sentiment can be analysed II seems to be
tending steadily in the direction that the
destruction Of the Maine was due to ex-
tefnal and not TO internal causes, yet it
remains to be seen if this opinion will be
confirmed or refuted by later developments.
At present III. only thing TO do is to wait.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

1t is the general opinion of the best news
papers in she country that President Nc
kinley is carrying himself with great dig
nifty. His calmness has not been for a
moment disturbed" says the New York
Times. His Judgment has been faultless;
be has made no mistake 1t continues.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25
Caldwell Preparing for War.
pecial to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LEBANON, Ind, Feb. A.-Second Lieu
tenant Ed n. Caldwell, whose commits, on
is signed by the late Ex-Governor Hoyey Is
daily preparing for possible war with Spain.
He is an ardent Cuban sympathizer, and he
says he will go TO the front II his services
are needed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

There comes rumor from Illinois that
the present Governor Tanner, of that State,
proposes to succeed Senator Cullom. This
report must be the work of some alleged
funny man.
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islands, but if they are rejected the time
will come when it will be recognized as one
of the jrreparable blunders OF American
statesrnanshin
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quently sent TO the agents. and this one.
he said. had no Significance whatever. be-
yond that of the affairs OF the firms BUSH
ness The agents. he said, are to-day pur-
chasing cotton as usual
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Whilst it may be allowed" said the
Cornfed Philosopher, that it is the I'M
expected which always happens, yet such
does not prevent woman from saying L
told you So .
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He would Like to Know.

There has been suspicious looking
person hanging around all day." said the
secretary
II wonder said the fnancier to him
self more than to his hireing. Il wonder
what he <uspected?''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-02-25

The go-to-war party in the Senate on
Wednesday was reduced to Allen, Cannon,
Heitfeld, Mason and TelIer--four Populists
and one Republican,
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BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Literary Note.
ing now.

Laura-Aunt Eliza, what do you think of
James's works?
Aunt Elza--I don't think half so much
of him as / do of Paul
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IN stating that the national government
could not reach and punish the murderers
Of the colored postmaster at Lake city, S.
g the journal meant 10 say that even n
arrested the murderers could not be tried
for that crime IN The Federal Court The
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States naval officers by long distance tele-
phone are reminded that they are not talk
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has preserved her charms from.the raw
ages OF time and at the present day she
greatly reminds one of Cleopatra, VINO,
as she grow older. became most potent
Tor good or for evil.
She dresses in the extreme OF Euro
mean style Her favorte street attire oe-
ing a gown OF heavy gros grain SILK with
q very short train. The neck Is cut very
high and IS trimmed with full ruffie or
lace with sleeves also trimmed with lace.
she INDUCES largely in jewelry ana
modern ornaments without going 10 the
extreme She has a valuable collection
OF Byzantine-that sort OF Berry, stone
which she wears a great deal.
She is fond of bracelets and that IS
one reason why bracelets are always
fashionable in Greece. Her arms on
sf,te occasions flash with diamonds
pearls and rubes and size wears two
necklaces. one Of diamonds and ono or
pearls so arranged that they lie each side
Of The diamond strand.
Her hands. which are the most aristo-
traffic I'm Europe are covered with beau
tiful rings and as she always displays
them freely Il does not take micro
scope TO discover that they are adorned
with cunning little dimples. All this you
take I'm at glance at Queen olga, before
Won notice the character Of her face. or
have an opportunity 10 hear her sweet
voice
Her Majesty will carry her charities
into Crete this year and the Cretans, II
she Is installed by that ime. will have
a Christmas tree in one of the public
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Greece which certainly holds the respect
OF tho world.
As n Christmas gift he can regard the
island. for it IS not every day that
new station Is given to king.
King George l., OF Greece, can add
George l., OF Crete, to his titles, and
can redecorate his crest with the orna-
ments which he is so passiOnately FOND
of wearing.
Queen Olga IS beautiful Russian
woman. who speaks Grecian, Russian
and English exquisitey. A Mrs. Griffin,
correspondent, who was given an audi
ence TO the Queen Of Greece year ago.
wrote them that Her Majesty spoke in
faultess English.
The Queen Of Crete will reside one
half OF the year I'm her new home. for
she IS wise and just and unlike the
Swedish royal family who neglect Nor
way-so the Norwegians claim-she will
not neglect Crete. In the summer It IS
intolorable 10 live IN the Mediterranean,
but I'm the winter II IS beautiful and olga
is used to warm countries. She VIII
therefore, have her palace I'm Crete and
will hold court there certain seasons OF
the year
The Queen OF Crete IS woman OF
nearly fifty. although she looks much
younger She has a striking Russian
face with hair which she wears In
p0mpadour. brushed straight back from
her face. She Is Of commanding figure,
Of the medium height with majestic. re-
gal bearing az BELTS a queen. She IS
still IN the heyday Of her beauty. for she
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got them !nto trouble, but these very
qualities will make them very accept
able To- Greece.
Creto IS litlle island lying in the
Mediterranean exactly south Of Greece.
It is only n short excursion trip from
Greece and can bee reached I'M Two hours.
Crete is nearer Greece than Turkey. The
people are quite different from the
Egyptians or Turks who are very en-
vlous Of Greece. Many full bloodel
Grecian citizens reside In Crete, for the
two countries have long intermarried.
Crete is a very prosperous island with
splendid possibilities. for IL IS an excel
lent mh-station in the Mediterranean 10
serve as "A center for the shipment OF
products To- Africa and Asia. Lying as
il does at the very gateway Of the Gre
clan Archipelago AMI the Adriauc sea-
If controls. in % measure, the commerce
OF Turkcy-in-Asia.
Tho powers who are Just and good
would never have removed Crete from
the mower of the Sultan had not the la,-
ter treated the little island more than
unfustly. Instead Of allowing II TO cui.
tivate its own natural resources ana
grow great as little country can be-
come great. It oppressed IL and warred
So constantly with the fishermen OF lhe
Mediterranean. and tho commercial men
or Europe that Crete was constantly III
a brol with the Turks, fighting those
who stepped upon the shores.
The King Of Crete viii he protected ny
tho Powers. and ne WIFI undoubtedly 40
as wisely with Crete as he has WIN
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Tho King Of Crete 40 the head Of his
army OF possession. viii march across
the island of Crete ami take possession
in the name Of Greece. The powers have
60 wlled 30 and Che sultan has agreed
10 withdraw tho last armed Turk from
the island.
King George. Of Crete, is man OF des-
tiny if there ever was one
Possessed of an unfortunate temper
which he has taken mo- pains TO sundue'
endowed with no great natural ambition
md possessed Of none Of the qualities 10
which We look for k.ngIy rule. DE mas
been hoistc1 upward and onward and
carried along 10y the powers of Europe.
The reasons for these are so manifold
that 90 mention them aii would Doe 20 90
snto tho diplomacy of nations in order
To sound the motives thereof and 20 look
unto The hidden depths.
f One Of the surface reasons is that the
king S. diplomatic and handsome. lie Us
good morally. correct. financially, ana
prudent and conservative His hothead-
ednoss carried him once into war Tor
which he had no ample excuse.
When King George first saw the hsnt
az day. g. was as a Prince OF Denmark.
AS the second SON OF King Christian. or
Denmark. ho had no hopes nor ambitions
beyond that % marrying into some royal
familv of Europe. there Co live ln peace
fr' desuetudo until his death
BUT be hai reckoned without his
mother. The ambitious Queen louise
~ Denmark. and the stable old King
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HE NEW KING OF CRETE AND HIS ARMY


schools, just such one as Queen Olga
has in every city in Greece every year.
She will also ind a branch OF her IA
nous Society for the Reformation or fe-
male Prisoners, and will give each
fine dinner and a Bible.
In Crete. she will, however. have less
OF this work TO do, for the Cretans are
only too glad Of an opportunity TO be-
have themselves and live In peace
II Crete IL now an uncultured country
Il will soon become cultured. for olga,
who IS the power behind George, liter
ally as well as fguratively, Is one OF
the most highly educated women in Eu-
rope. Italian, French, German. Grecian.
Danish. Russian and English literature
are all open books To her and she has
taught her children. Of whom she has
small collection. all the languages. She
Is "The wise Queen olga
The children are Prince Constantine.
Sophia. George and there is a deceased
daughter.
The one most IN the public eve Is
Prince Constantine. who Is constantly
rumored about 10 succeed 10 the
throne Of Greece. II IS possible that
George will yield to Olga's persuasions
and abdicato the throne OF Greece 10
Prince Constantine who Is a man Of thir-
~. extremely well fitted TO govern
country
Tho King and Queen OF Crete will BRING
Crete up TO the standard Of other coun.
tries: and after year OF kingship un'
der George we shall not say, Poor
C'rcfcr'