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OF congress tomorrow for the purpose
of perfecting an agreement whereby
the Foraker resolution will be substi-
tuted for the other resolutions.
1t will be modified by the elimina-
tion of the second paragraph, which
recognizes Cuban independence, and
other slight changes made to conform
to the decision reached by the COM
mittee.
Tonight the members Of the senate
committee believe that the resolution
will pass both houses by a practically
unanimous vote.
1t is said that, If necessary, a con-
tinuous sitting will be had in the SEN
ing the legislative day Of Wednesday.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE presi-
dent is authorized, directed and en-
powered to intervene at once to restore
peace on the island of Cuba and secure
to the people thereof a firm, stable and
independent government Of their own,
and is authorized to use the army and
navy forces of the United States to Sc
cure this end.
This substantially is the resolution
agreed upon by the Republican men,
bers of the foreign affairs committee of
the house tonight.
The meeting was held at the resi-
dence of one of the members, and did
not adjourn till very late hour.
Before finally deciding upon the
wording as given above, the committee
carefully considered several other
forms. Information was conveyed to
the committee. however, that strong
resolution was demanded, and several
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13
RADICAL RESOLUTIONS.
They VIII He offered in the House
and Senate Today

WASHINGTON, April 12.-The bur-
den of responsibility for the next move
in the Spanish crisis, having been Shift
ed by the presidents message upon the
shoulders Of congress, the capitol today
became the storm center, with the for
eign committees Of the two houses as
the foci.
The struggle in each committee was
long and bitter with this marked diff
ference, that in the senate committee,
the Democrats as we'll as the Republi-
cans participated, while at the house
end the task was to secure harmonious
action among the Republicans so as to
present, If possible, a snli1'' front when
the Democrats were finally called in for
action. s1
Pressure from every quarter was
brought to bear. Radicals and con-
servatives strained every nerve. The
vital point Of the contest hinged upon
whether the resolutions should go fur
ther than the president had gone and
declare for the independence of Cuba
from Spanish domination.
Tonight a compromise proposition
seems certain to be reported at both
ends Of the capitol. The senate COM
ntttee's resolution will be the more
radical Of the two. 1t will surely be
reported tomorrow and will declare for
immediate Intervention, general
recognition of the rights of the Cuban
people to freedom and independence,
Continued on Seventh Page.
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HM1ME mRanR nM1#nmlMnMn MHMn MUHT

members, headed by Mr.. Smith, of
Michigan, made the contest for the
resolution that was finally agreed upon.
To all intents and purposes 1t is the
resolution offered by Mr. Smith him
self.
1t is the intention of the Republican
members, now that an agreement has
been reached, to call In the Democratic
members Of the committee tomorrow
morning and make a report to the
house as soon as 1t convenes at noon.
The single resolution agreed upon by
the Republican members will be intro
duced by a preamble, reciting the con-
ditions existing on the island Of Cuba,
the facts as known concerning the de-
struction Of the Maine, and briefly maxi
ing a strong indictment against Spain
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HE CHARGES CONSPIRACY
LEE SAYS SPANISH OFFICIALS
DESTROYED THE MAINE
View Expressed. as the Personal
Opinion of .Ae Consul General,
but Made Emphatfc-BIanco Ex.
pressly Relieved Of Completely
Before the Senate Committee
Warm Reception for Gen.-Lee


WASHINGTON, April IL. - Consul
General Lee was before the senate COM
mittee on foreign relations for an. hour
late today. He talked freely with the
committee in regard to conditions in
Cuba and especially with reference to
the destruction OF the Maine.
He said that, in his opinion, there
was no room to doubt that the destruc-
ton Of the vessel was due to Spanish
agencies. ss t7t..-
do you mean the Spanish author
tiles in Cuba?" he was asked by a.
member OF the committee. =
II mean the Spanish officials" he re-
piled, "but not Gen. Blanco. I think
some Of the officials were cognizant Of
the plans to destroy the vessel, but I
do not believe that the captain gen.
eral Was.''
Gen. Lee said that he had no knowl-
edge Of the reports that a mine had
been discovered by a diver under the
Montgomery, while that vessel lay in
the harbor at Havana.
The consul general did not arrive at
the capitol until 5 O'Clock. He came in
street car and, was not recognized. by
the 100 or 200 people who had cengre-
gated on the outstde Of the building
to see him, but in the corridors at the
entrance to the room of the committee
on foreign relations he was recognized
and given a. hearty handclapping. He
responded with a bow and smile and
fastened into the committee room.
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, pairing an exhibit Of Minnesota's min
eral products, to be displayed at the
convention. Mr.. Simar has written
Secretary Johnson, of the local execu-
tive committee, that Minnesota has
gold mines. as well as other rich min
eral products, that she is anxious to
| have mining men know about, and that
| the state will provide an exhibit.
It was intended ait first by the local
] executive committee not to ask outside
| states to make an exhibit, but simply
| to establish a fine exhibit Of Utah
| mineral products. During the past
| week communications have been re-
| ceived from SO many outside states,
| indicating their determination to be in
| cluded in the displays, that the COM
| mittee has made arrangements for the
| proper installation Of any and all ex-
| hfbits that may be received.
1t is expected that a large delega ton
| of mining men and others will represent
| Minnesota at the congress.
| Although the official call for the ap-
| pointment of delegates has been out
| less than a week, letters are coming
| in from every direction assuring the
executive committee that the bodies
| invited to be represented will accept
| the invitation almost without excep-
ton. The call provides for five dele
gates from each county, city, town,
mining bureau, mining exchange, real
estate exchange, chamber of commerce,
board of trade, miners union, and trade
and labor assemblies. Other organized
| commercial bodies are also invited to
| send delegates Besides, the governor
| of each state and territory has been
asked to name 80 delegates at large and
one additional delegate is allowed from
cities and towns for each 10000 popu-
| lation.
Among the matters Of special interest
to be discussed, the first and most i'm
| portant will be the report Of the COM
mittee appointed at the Denver con-
gress last summer to urge upon con-
gress the establishment Of a depart
ment Of mines and mining, with cabi-
net officer at it's head. Chairman
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LAUDATIONs FOR LEE.
The Consul General Warmly Greeted
at Washington.

WASHINGTON April 12. = Consul
from Havana at 2:30 o'clock this after
noon. A large crowd Of enthusiastic
admirers had gathered at the Pennsyl-
vania station, and when the general
stepped from the train he was greeted
with a tremendous outburst Of ap-
plause. Women waved their handker-
chiefs and men their hats, and alto
BILE one. Washington crowds, as a rule,
are not demonstrative, but this occa-
sion was a conspicuous exception.
Long before the hour set for the ar
rival Of the train the crowd began to
gather. 1t completely filled the station,
and Sixth street adjacent on the east,
and extended far out into Pennsyl-
vania avenue. The general occupied
the last car in his train, and when it
was known that it had reached the
station there was a tremendous rush
to get a look at him.
By the time he was ready to alight
the crowd was so dense about the train
that even with the assistance Of a
platoon of police it was with difficulty
he reached the platform.
Several personal friends Of the gen.
eral, among them a number of ladies,
pressed forward and finally succeeded
in grasping him by the hand. One of
the ladies presented him a bouquet of
roses tied together by ribbon of the
national colors and bearing a tiny Con-
federate battle flag.
Cheer After Cheer.
The crowd began to cheer, and round
after round of applause greeted him
as he walked slowly and uncovered
down the long platform Of the station
On reaching the B street entrance,
Gen. Lee entered a state department
carriage and was rapidly driven up
the avenue to the state department.
The general has not perceptibly
changed in appearance since he was
last in Washington. His eye was as
bright and his step as elastic as ever,
and nothing in his manner indicated
in his experience during the last sew
eral months. How long he will re-
main in Washington is not known, but
1t Is assumed that he will make his
wishes conform to those Of the presi-
dent as to the length OF his stay.
News that Gen. Lee was on his way
to the state department spread rap
idly, and when the carriage drew up
at the south front Of the building q
big crowd was assembled on the por-
tico. A rOusing cheer went up as Gen.
Lee stepped from the vehicle, and, bow
ing right and left, hurried into the
building.
The cheers had apprised the clerks
| and other employees of the big building
Of his coming, and there was a wild
rush for the department corridor.
Clerks left their desks without leave,
officers Of the army and navy Joined
| the rush, and for the time being the
discipline Of the building was relax
! ed.
The crowd lined up in front Of the
elevator shaft leaving a lane from the
| door to the secretary's office. AS the
elevator came to a stop and the consul
general stepped out scene occurred
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When That Is Received the Dons
VIII Decide Upon a Course of Ac-
tiOn-Madrid Yellow journal
Advises the Government to Begin
a War Without Further Delay
The City Is Quiet.
MADRID, April 12.-Senor Sagasta,
the premier, on leaving the palace af-
ter his daily visit to the queen regent,
Informed the newspaper representa-
tives that the government was wait
ing for the full text Of President Nc
Kinley's message before acting on it's
contents. He said, also, that he consid-
cred the message, so far as it was
known to him, not hostile in tone to-
ward Spain, and that he would con-
tinue desirous Of peace, for obtaining
which the armistice in Cuba afforded
the means.
The ministers have been in cabinet
session to examine the cabled digests
OF the message, all reserving their opin-
ions except Senior Moret, secretary Of
the colonies. who has declared that the
document does not shut the door on his
hopes for peace.
The bourse received the message
badly.
Senior Silvela, leader of the dissident
Conservatives, characterizes it as
grave"
Diplomatic circles generally main
tain discretion, confining themselves to
statements that the powers will pre-
serve peace.
MADRID, April 12-The Republican
and revolutionary Ell Pals prints the
following headlines on Its front page:
'The solution of the conflict is a ma
tional government. a military dictator
ship and a war with the United
States" It's leading editorial announces
that the conductors of the papers put
ting party politics today into the back
ground and thinking only Of the
fatherland, urge the formation Of
national government, composed of Re-
publicans, Liberals and absolute mon
archists."
The editorial denounces the govern
ment "for meeting patriotic cries with
sword CUTS and appeals to the people
and the army to save Spain from
traitors"
While the message of the president is
much criticised by the general public
and by a portion of the press as pro-
vocative, it is known that the members
of the government and Gen. Woodford
do not consider 1t so, but are confident
of permanent peace.
The government has really strength
ened its position by the manner in
which it restored order after yester-
days events. Today the city Of Madrid
wears it's usual aspect.
LONDON, April 13-The Madrid cor
respondent Of the Daily Mail, tele-
graphing at 7:30 Tuesday evening, says:
The message has produced a very deep
and bitter impression. Many friends Of
the cabinet share the sentiments of
general discomfort. I am assured, on
good authority, that Senior Sagasta is
very disgusted with the message, seeing
the difficulties ahead as consequence
of 1T.
The comment in political circles Is
very heated Many people believe the
government ought to show greater en-
ergy. Senor Moret, a leader. and the
most conciliatory member Of the cab
met, Is said to have expressed the opin-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13
FIRST DAYS REGISTRATION
ABOUT 5000 NAMES ON THE
y POLL LIST
The Work Of the First Day About
the Same as That of the Spring of
IS06-Eighth Ward Shows Up
Stronger Than at That Time,
While the First and Eleventh
Fall Off.

In round numbers 5000 citizens Of st.
Paul registered yesterday. The figures
are within 100 Of the first days regis
tration in the spring Of 1885,
The Eighth ward was the only one
IN the city where yesterdays registra-
tion showed a material increase over
the work Of two years ago. Two hun
dred more people qualified yesterday
than did the first day two years ago.
The registration this year, in view Of
the fact that voters must be citizens
to exercise the right of franchise and
the further fact that there has been a
large exodus from st. Paul to the coast
during the last few months, Indicates
that there is plenty of interest in the
coming election. 1t Is probable that the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13
THEIR TONE Is WARLIKE
RESOLUTIONS OFFERED IN THE
HOUSE AND SENATE
All Have for Their object the Es-
tablishment OF an Independent
Government in Cuba, but They
Differ In the Means selected to-
Bring About Such n Result-The
Text of the Four.

Text of the Four.
WASHINGTON April 12.-The fol.
lowing resolutions, covering various
phases Of the Cuban situation, were of.
tered today in the house and senate:
By Representative Smith Rep. Mich):
Whereas, The freedom OF Cuba from
Spanish rule is absolutely essential, for
Resolved, That the president is hereby
directed to intervene at once to secure peace
and order In Cuba.
peace and good order the people of Cuba
shall be permitted to establish their own
government republican in form and indie
pendent in character.
Resolved, That the president Is hereby
authorized and empowered to use the land
and naval forces to accomplish the purposes
herein set forth. and that congress will sup
port him by all necessary legislation.
By Senator Lindsay Dem. Ky.):
First-That the contemplated military
operations against the Spanish army on the
island Of Cuba, should be carried on in con-
cert with the forces under Gen. Maxine
Gomez; such concert to be secured through
arrangements between this government and
the Cuban revolutionary authorities, and
that an offer looking to such arrangements sa9ts
should be favorably considered, provided
that it shall concede to the United Stats
the right to direct military. operations.
shall be carried on to the end that the inde-
pendence Of the Cuban people shall be Sc
cured.
By Senator Wilson (Rep., Wash):
Whereas, The conditions which for the
past three years have prevailed and are now
prevailing in the island of Cuba, have be-
come intolerable to the people of the United
States. therefore be it
Resolved. That the president of the United
States is empowered and directed to take
at once such steps as may be necessary to
put an end to hostilties in the island of
Cuba, and to secure to the Inhabitants Of
that island stable and Independent repub
lican form Of government, and the president
of the United States is empowered and d1-
rected to use II necessary the land and ma
val forces Of the United States to make
this resolution effective.
By Senator Allen (Pop., Neb.):
That state Of war exists between the
United States and the Kingdom Of Spain,
and that the political existence and ma
tional independence of the republic of Cuba,
now and for some time maintained by force
OF arms, Is hereby recognized.
That the president Is empowered and d.
rected to take such effectual steps as may
be necessary to secure an immediate ter
mination Of hostilities in Cuba. and an in
dependent and stable government by the
people thereof, and to enable him to carry
out the purpose Of this resolution he is
hereby empowered and directed to use the
land and naval forces of the United States.
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War Revenue Measure Framed.

lIASIINGTON 12-The wavs and
wv committee
An additional
and like Of internal
the United States estimated
expected $5,00O0N
bonds
offered
absorbed bv the
To tide the treasury author
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that there was any sort Of showing made is
proof Of the interest Of the party in the
work.
A dozen notaries public had places along a
table that extended half way across the rear
end OF the hall. and for three hours line
OF men passed before the officials and signed
and swore and swore and signed. Each no.
tary took care Of two sets of papers and
swore the signers after both petitions had
been signed.
The signers were generally people who had
come from the outlying wards, where it has
not been possible for the candidates to cir
culate their petitions. Among the notaries
was man who had been given a place on
the Populist ticket.
About 300 names were secured before 1t was
necessary to stop work, on account of the
lateness Of the hour.
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FAVOR HIS ENDORSEMENT,

Reform League Favors Schiffmann.
DR.. Schiffman's declaration that he would
not attempt to enforce the Sunday closing
law did not deter the executive committee of
the Municipal Reform league from recon-
mending an Endorsement of him. At meet
ing of the committee Of the league held last
evening, action was taken on the resolve of
the general committee held last week and
its recommendation of DIR. Schifmann's can
didacy was indorsed.
The matter will now go before the league.
The executive committee held private
session and would not make public the names
of the other candidates indorsed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13

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chars to max duty of Uni
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forces and
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resolutions into effect.
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Pith of the Latest War News.


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Numerous in the house senate
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13

ion that the message is mot as bad as
I anticipated"
The influential press is rather reserv-
ed in its comments. but the impression
which the message has made on the
people at large Is very unfavorable.
They, however. appreciate the gravity
Of the situation,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13

lures { ret:tiohs-f the candidates on the
Democrat i aens' ticket the work Of getting
the requisite number of signers, according to
the legal requirements, was practically dis
posed of. It was reckoned on as uphill work
to get men out for the purpose Of signing
their names to number Of petitions, and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13

Pence of this committee will report to
the delegates what progress has been
made and what may be expected in the
future in that direction.
Next, and almost equally important,
will be the report Of the committee ap-
pointed to consider the advisability Of
a re-codificat1on Of the federal mining
laws. Under this head will come up
the question Of the law concerning ex-
tra-lateral rights and the law of apex.
the uniformity Of state mineral land
laws, and mining district laws.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13
Suicide at st. Cloud.

Special to The st. Paul Globe.
ST. CLOUD. Mimi, April 12.-John Sc
berger, an ex-policeman, tn a fit of tempor-
ary insanity, shot and killed himself this
afternoon, almost In the presence Of his wife.
He was disappointed becapse he failed to
get police appointment
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13

SIGNERS FOR PETITIONS.
Three Hundred Names Secured at
Market Hall Last Evening.
At the mass meeting held last evening at
Market hall for the purpose Of securing sigma
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13

total will reach that Of 1896 and may
exceed that number.
The Globe herewith prints the
registration of every precinct in the
city. It is as follows:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13
RECAPITuLATIoN.

Following was the registration by
wards and precincts, with the number
registered the first day during the
spring campaign OF 1896:
First Ward Sixth Ward
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13
DON CARLOS THREATENS.

He May ''Talxe Steps, to Protect the
Honor Of Spain.
LONDON. April ,12.-According to a
special dispatch from Venice. Don Car
los, the pretender to the Spanish
throne, has declared his intention to
"hold aloof from hostile manifestations
so long as the Spanish government up
holds the honor of the nation;" other
wise he will take the steps he deems
necessary to support the dignity Of the
country"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13
FIRED HIS FIRST GUN.
Col. A. r. Kefer's Opening Speech of the Spring
Campaign.

COL Andrew Kee has made the own be-
ha of the campaign the night before last opened up
He Vaked studHy into Nick Pottgiesers looked
iowers lined them pointed accusing one
said:
Zone, two three, four fue; Ac ue beers
haUe gentiemen?"
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for her conduct Of affairs on the ISL
and. The preamble will, In epito-
mized form, follow very closely the lines
of the presidents message. but that
portion Of 1t referring to the Maine dis
aster will take stronger ground than
did the message.
1t is now the purpose to pass the res
olution before the sun sets tomorrow.
Debate will be limited to four or five
hours. The house leaders have deter
mined upon this course in the belief
that it will strengthen, both at home
and abroad, the position to be taken.
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Clause Recognizing Cuban
Government to Be
Eliminated.
AN ACCEPTABLE COMPROMISE
EO SERIOUS OPPOSITION IN EITHER
HOUSE OR SENATE ANTICI-
PATED.

The Two Foreign Relations Com
mittees VIII Meet Today Before
Congress Assemblies, and IN
Agreement That VIII Do Away
With All Opposition Is the Prob
able ResuIt--If Necessary the
Senate VIII Be Kept in Centin-
nous Session Until Vote Is Sc
cured.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-It was
stated late tonight on high authority
that an arrangement has been prac
tically effected by which a resolution
may pass both houses tomorrow.
1t is understood that the foreign af-
fairs committees of the house and SEN
ate will confer before the assembling
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-04-13
independence the Point That
Is Strongly Insisted
Upon.
HOUSE RADICALS ARE IN LINE
COMPROMISE OFFERED ny TuE
COMMITTEE ACCEPTABLE To
FRIENDS OF CUBA,

~" Oh"hge Is Made In the ResoIu.
ton Agreed Upon Speedy Action
Is Expected in the House. whtIu
the Outcome in the Senate Ia nj
Present a Matter of Some Donht
Tho Democrats VIII Endeavo,
TO Recognize the Present Cuban
Government.
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MINNESOTA IS KNOCKING.
Wants to Make an Exhibit at the
International Mining Congress at
SoI olx
he St. Paul Globe.

Special to The St. Paul Globe.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 12.-
Vine D. Simar, of Shakopee, the Mime
sofa member Of the executive commit
tee of the International Mining Con-
gress, which assemblies in this city on
July 6, is agitating the matter Of pre-