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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-12

temperate in tone. II Is evident that the
president still hopes to avoid war In my
opinion. congress should confer upon him
the power asked for.
Thomas II. Jett, Democrat, Of Illinois
THE message of the president was great
disappointment to all parties. II does de-
mand of Spain as much as she has granted
in the last forty-eigEt hours. L am not in
favor OF giving the power TO the president,
as he requests of congress. TO undertake
settlement Of present complications ac-
cording to his own methods. The messags
is in accordance with the so-called policy
of the president, as indicated by his acts
heretofore"
Mr. Cooper, Democrat. OF Texas-'Ths
president requests that congress abdicate
its constitutional war declaring function
and turn the whole matter over to the
president. This should not be done. The
plea for armed intervention I do not think
sound or tenable. Under International law
and custom, armed Intervention and revo-
luton are on all fours. Our duty Is to rec
ognize the independence OF the Cubans. As
| a peace measure. in the interest of trades
men and Spanish bondholders. the messass
| is par excellence. Look for stocks to 80
up tomorrow
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-12
AMERICAN FLAG INSULTED.
Made the Target for Tomatoes. EGGS
and Stones at Santiago
de Cuha.

Kingston. Jamaica. April lit became
known to-day that. few nights before
Pu,aski F. Hyatt. the United States con-
sui at Santiago de Cuba. left that port
under instructions. for Port Antonio. Ja-
maica. a mob of Spaniards made a demon
stration before the consulate and throw
tomatoes. eggs and stones at the stars
and stripes floating over the consulate
The crowd which took part in this DEM
onstration had just left the theater. where
a performance had taken place for the
purpose of raising funds to increase the
strength of the Spanish navy. The Span
iards surrounded the consulate, shouting
Death TO Americans" Long Live Spain" :"
etc, and pelted the flag as already de-
scribed. The mob was dispersed by the
police.
I. also developed to-day that DR.. Cam
inero, of the United States marine nos
pital at Santiago de Cuba. was visited by
the local Spanish commission, who asked
him to buy tickets for the benefit to the
Spanish navy. The doctor. in forcible. il
not very polite. language, told the Spanish
commission to go to a warmer place than
Cuba.
The instructions from Washington,
through United States Consul Dent, Tor
the withdrawal of the United States con-
SulS at CienfuegoS and Santiago de CuDa
were translated here by the Jamaican au-
thorities into the British government ciph-
er and were thus sent to the British con-
suls at Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba.
who conveyed the meaning of the mes
sages to the United States consuls. Mr..
Hyatt, at Santiago de Cuba, doubted the
authority of Consul Dent in the matter
and held the steamer Brooklne for nine
hours, so as TO be able to cable Wash
ington on the subject. In reply he received
by cable the word Go" and Mr.. Hyatt
obeyed his instructions.
MI Hyatt left the United States con-
sulate at Santiago de Cuba full of provis-
ions intended for the reconcentrados. and
the British consul at that port. E. w
Ramsden, took charge of the relief work
At Santiago de Cuba last week while
Senior Francisco Portuondo. a prominent
Cuban, read an account published in New
York newspaper of Colgate Hoyt's anti
Spanish speech at the banquet of the Sons
of the American Revolution, Jose Ferrer
manager of the Spanish-American Mining
Company, in which Mr.. Hoyt is interested
led a crowd. with a band. shouting
Death to Mckinley" Death to the
Yankees!"
Twelve Americans engaged in the iror
business at Santiago de Cuba intend tc
| leave by the steamer Baltimore, which is
| due there to-day.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-12
chairman that he can be with them to-mor.

chairman that he can be with them to-mor-
row.
The conclusion of the committee may de-
before it.
Several members Of the committee were
inclined to criticise the course of the presi-
dents reference to Span's proffer of an
armistice in Cuba This they say. goes far
toward removing the cause for intervention.
and some went so far in this connection as
to say that, in view of the mention of this
fact and Of the presidents opposition to the
recognition of either independence or bel
ligerent rights, nothing was left for this
country but to declare war. Another de-
velopment was that some OF the senators
who had. previous to the receipt of the
message. indicated Il Willingness to con-
form to the presidents wishes and to con-
fine the action Of congress to a declaration
for Intervention had changed their opin-
ions and were now inclined to return to the
original position for independence, coupled
with Intervention, and it was stated by one
of the senators that the resolutions report
ed would. in all probability, contain at
least a recognition of the right Of the Gu
ban people to freedom and independence.
The conservative Republican senators
were not slow in recognizing the fact that
| the movement TO secure support for the
presidents position had lost ground since
| the receipt Of the message. They did not,
| however, manifest any abatement in their
determination to stand with the president
| in the senate, and to oppose. by debate or
otherwise, any proposition looking TO more
| radical action than the executive desired.
They manifested great interest in the pro-
ceedings of the committee on foreign rela-
| tions, but, owing to the strict secrecy main
| tanned by this committee, were not able
| to secure information of consequence.
The conservatives say they will continue
their efforts to secure harmonious action
and to prevent any division on the question
| before the world, either in congress or be-
| tween congress and the administration.
! At the Democratic conference. the mes
sage was sharply criticised. and, while there
was much difference of opinion as to the
| course to be pursued, and no conclusion was
reached as to the course. there is no
doubt that resolutions recognizing the
independence of the Cubans will be intro
duced by Democrats in both houses of
| congress. They probably will be presented
| Tomorrow
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-12
THE MESSAGE IN LONDON.
Newspapers Are Not Agreed as to
Whether II Will Result in War

London, April 12.-The Daily News. COM
menting editorially upon the presidents
message to congress. says:
The message IS q vigorous and able
document. Undoubtedly it means war. un-
less Spain agrees to make final terms with
tho insurgents and to recall her troops
from Cuba. It must convince Europe that
the case for American intervention Is a
very strong one. President McKinIey's re-
fusal to recognize the independence of
Cuba on the ground that 1t would nulIify
Americas claim TO interfere is sound sense
and q StagSerer for the jiugoes. but Spala
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-12
spain's Armistice Offer.

Yesterday. and since the preparation of
the foregoing message. official information
was received by me that the latest decree
of the queen regent of Spain directs Cen
eral Blanco. in order TO prepare and facii-
itate peace, 10 proclaim suspension OF
hostilities. the duration and details OF
which have not yet been communicated to
me. This fact, with every other pertinent
consideration, will. l am sure, have your
just and careful attention in the solemn
deliberations upon which you are about to
enter.
If this measure attains a successful re-
suit, then our aspirations as Christian,
peace loving people will be realized.
If 1t fails. 1t will only be another justifi-
cation for our contemplated action.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Executive Mansion, April II.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-12

pie of the island. I recommend that the
distribution of food and supplies be con-
tinued, and that an appropriation be made
on, of the public treasury to supplement
the charity of our citizens. The issue is
now with congress. II is solemn respon-
sibility. l have exhausted every effort to
relieve the intolerable condition Of affairs
which is at our doors.
Prepared to execute every obligation i'm
posed upon me by the constitution and the
laws, / await your action.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-12
General Brooke in Command.

Chicago April 11.-Orders have been re-
ceived from Washington placing the Chick
amauga camping ground under the juris-
diction Of General John r. Brooke, of the
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-12
Issue Vow with Conxre.s.

In the interest OF humanity and TO aid
in preserving the lives Of the starving pee-
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1898-04-12

noble vessel has filled the national heart
with inexpressible horror. Two hundred
and fifty-eight brave sailors and marines
and two officers of our navy. reposinS in
the fancied security of a friendly harbor.
have been hurled TO death, grief and want
brought 10 their homes and sorrow TO the
nation.
The naval court of inquiry. which. il is
needless to say, commands the unqualified
confidence Of the government, was unani-
nous in its conclusion that the destruc-
ton Of the Maine was caused by an exter-
for explosion. that of submarine mine. It
did not assume TO place the responsibility.
That remains 10 be fixed.
In any event the destruction of the
Maine, by whatever cause. is patent and
impressive proof Of state of things in
Cuba that is in:olerable. That condition
is thus shown TO be such that the Spanish
government cannot assure safety and Sc
curity to a vessel of Inc American navy. in
the harbor of Havana. on a mission of
peace and riEhtfully there.
Spain Offers 90 Arbitrntc.
Further referring in this connection TO
recent diplomatic correspondence. dis
patch from our minister to Spain of the
oGth ult. contained the statement that the
Spanish minister for foreign affairs assured
him positively that Spain VIII do all that
the highest honor and justice requires in
the matter of the Maine. The reply above
referred TO OF the 3lst ult. also contained
an expression of the readiness of Spain TO
submit TO an arbitration all the differences
which can arise in this matter which is
subsequently explained by the note of the
Spanish minister at Washington of the 10th
inst, as follows:
las to the question of fact which springs
from the diversity OF views between the re-
port of the American and Spanish boards.
Spain proposes that the fact be ascertained
by impartial investigation by experts,
which decision Spain accepts in advance.
To 7 b.rn n, do M rap1y
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

A hurricane visited St Louis on
Tuesday and did a great deal Of dam
age This is queer time TO have
such storm, but as it is said to have
originated in Mexico and happened
so soon after Bryan's visit there, we
are forced to look upon it as just ret
ributinn for the wind he tnrned loose
up the unfortunate victims Of the
silver trust there.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

The North and South Methodist
churches are showing a disposition
at last to get together and work in
harmony. Soldiers and statesmen,
politicians ana business men, manu-.
factures and laborers, whites and
blacks buried the Ratchet soon after
Appomatox. but the churches are just
beginning to realize that the war is
over.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

The opposition of the A. p. A.
proved futile and Attorney General
McKenna was confirmed az a justice
OF the supreme court by an over
whelming majority. This viii prob
ably be the last serious attempt to
bring up religious belief as bar 10
holding an official position.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29
AddItional California Limited Train.

On account Of the liberal patroRage Of
The California Limited, aud 10 better
accommodate the heavy travel to Cali
fornia incident to the midwiBter scas7n,
the santa lie Route will increase this Ger
vice. beginning January II from Chicago
and st. Louis west-bouud. and January
- from Los Angeles east bound. Begin
ming with these dates The California Lim-
tied viii run three times week, Instead
OF seni-Neeltly as at present. Ths dates
will be Mondays Wednesdays aud Sat
urdays west bound. and Sundays, Tues,
days and Fridays east. bound. The timeof
departure aBd dnraval ut terminals, aud in
ternediate schedule. will be ss1me as 81
present in effect Tor semi-vceisly service,
The California Limited Is perfect
train, carry ing through Pullman sieePers
aud dining car o. newest pattern between
Chicago and Los Angeles, through Pull
man sleeper betWeen 81. louis and Los
Angeles via Wabash Line east Of kansas
City,, and buffet snaoiSine library car
between Kansas City and Las Angeles
The sche<lulo Of this train IS the short
est between the above points, namely:
Fifty-six hours from Kansas City; sixty
nine hours, fron st. Louis: seventy two
hours from Chicago; and only four days
from Atlantic Coast cities
The Santa Fe Route is the direct line
between Chicago. St Louis, Kansas City,
Denver and southern California. the dis
tnncc via this route being shorter than
by any other.
W. +. WHITE,
rn............. ~. IL. Af.-..-..--.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

An irate citizen of Holly recently
attempted to maui the editor of the
C'hieftain. Brother Milford, howev-
er, has lad so much experience ma
nipulating type and lightning that
be has become handy with his fists,
and the aforesaid citizen now wishes
he hadn't monkeyed with the rights
Of the press.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

The western papers graveiy pub
lished long accounts of the disclos-
ures made by Allen o. Myers and 4.
C. Campbell in the investigation Of
Hanna's election. All who know any
thing OF the record Of these distin-
gnished boodlers pass it by as farce.
Ii was the Wholesale jury bribing
business carried on by Campbell a
few years ago which caused the big
riot aud burning Of the court house
at Cincinnati
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

The late reformers, who were elect
ed to office in Denver last fall, have
ali appeared before the commission
ers and asked for an increase Of their
deputy allowances. Twas ever thusi
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

The storms Of the past week all
over theeountry, hurricanes, blizzards
aud such like, only serve to empha
size the fact that we are fortunate to
live In the sunny Arkansas valley,
where the extremes of weather are
never known.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

DIR. Talmadge, the Celebrated min
lister. was married this week for the
third time. He has evidently settled
to his own satisfaction the question
Of whether or not marriage is Il
failures
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

The foreign trade of this country
last year was the largest in our his
tory and the balance in our favor
reached the unprecedent tignres Of
$3.50, ,00O,G00 The Dingley bin is
doing its work we'll.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

Senator Teller has sprung another
silver debate in the senate this week
in hope of keeping himself before the
public. The old man aud his issue
are both dead aud no amount OF wind
work Will revive them
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

Judge Louis McComas, the regular
republican nominee, has been elected
senator from Maryland after a pro.
tractei struggle with boilers. His
election will retire Gorman. tho big
democratic leader from the senate.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

1t is estimated that the farmers OF
Kansas have paid off over fifty nil
lion dollars Of mortgages since Me-
kinley's election.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

The LeutgeIt sausage trial still
drags along ii Chicago. The general
opinion is that he will be acquitted
this time.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

An American war ship, the Main,
IS now in the Havana harbor, as a
sort Of reminder to Spain not to fool
with American citizons.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

The annual session of the Colorado
State Editorial Association is called
to meet in Denver February 8.
The Lamar register., 1898-01-29

Governor j. w Griggs, Of New
Jersey, is now attorney general in
President hIcKinley's cabinet,
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
"A BRIGHT OUTLOOK.

The most optimistic view of the outlook
for the South that we have seen anywhere
Is given In an interview with Mr.. Jno. S.
Williams, of Richmond, and published
in late edition of the .Baltin ore New 6.
Mr.. Williams is II mem er of the we'll.
known banking firm of that name and is
also president Sc the Geo cia ard Ala.
hama railroad. Despite the low price of
cotton lie finds it a matter Il congratua-
ton that in contrast with the idle New
England m Ills, those Of the South are
running on full time, and :he glare from
many of their windows tells the story
of all night running as we'll.
Throughout. the South there seems to
have been an infusion of new Industrial
blood, causing an awakening 10 the i'm
rortancc of new enterprises. This has
resulted in the formation e ,ra"e organ
izations for promoting he establishment
Of manufactures, and there is at present
movement Gu foot in Georgia TO exempt
manufacturing enterprises from taxation
for period of ten years. This will inev-
ltably re strong BID for thousands CT
Northern manufacturers who are already
tempted by the many advantages Of the
South over the North.
Political sCheming has brought it about
that unwise laws against railroads sud
other corporations have teen passed
which have worked harm by creating the
impression on outside investors that it
was risky.to put money into this section;
but NOW that the South is aroused to this
danger vigorous steps are being uGderta-
ken to make the world feel that nowhere
can capital be mora safely invested OF
late Years, TOO, there has been steady in
lux Of population into Georgia and Ala
bama from Western States, and the vali-
Gus railroads have fostered this imnigra-
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16

Business lot Campbell avenue near
Market Square at IL big bargain.
One OF the most desirable lots in
the Lewis Addition, 5000. III
READ THIS DESCRIPTION CARE
FULLY, for this reason, it is the cheao-
est expensive residence in Roanoke One
OF the best and most convenient homes
on Campbell avenue, south side Of street
near Park. Sold in 1899 for $500: we
now offer it for $3,3i0. $3.50 cash, balance
in years. 10 rooms, lovely cabinet
mantles, all modern conveniences &C.
Now thinking people, remember. time.
does not wait for any of us; 1898 has al
ready nun bered one month with the.
things of the past and to those who are
not anticipating II trip to the lIlonlikc
it is high time you were making prenaln.
tion To ne more comfortable in the Magic
City. Call TO see us. EssT
Groom house, Fourth avenue n W.
convenient to round house; worth s., 200.
We are going to sell it 10 some one for
only 500: 500 cash and $40 per month.
the cheapest property in northwest. - 5
Pest bargain N the West End-spleu.
did from house, only S1,l00-$50 cash,
$40 per month.
Splendid Groom home, WheaS street,
near Brown Bros. store, good stable,
other outdoor buildings. worth 1000.
We now offer ut only 81, 200; $2CO cash;
balance $40 per month.
Splendid 4-roCm cottage Rorer avenue
$. W.. large lot, beautiful! Shade, good
location. Just reduced from 5000 10 1923:
$40 cash; balance IS per month.
well built Groom houses. Fourth ave-
nue. II. W.. near Melrose school: worth
$1,000: will sell for $3.50 each; $50 cash $40
The Above is only partial list Of whit
we have to offer; if you have decided to
put your rent money for 1885 into u
home call to see us and we can Get any
thing you want in the shape Of II home
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
Roanoke Shoe Co.
Spot Cash Money Savers.

ton in every way possible, thus proving
the South's'most faithful ally in endeavor-
ing to build up her farming and Indus
trial interests.
OF the railroads themselves nothing
shows the improvement OF their business
better than the record of the Georgia and
Alabama railway, whose earnings for the
la st week in January are the greatest
ever known in any one week Of the COM
pauy's history, exceeding the earnings
for three years ago for an entire month.
Such is a brief and imperfect resume @.
the News article and it is little wonder
that it should find matter for concratu.
latIon in the Improvement of Southern
railroading, seeing that Baltimore has
upward of 800, GOO, 600 invested in South
ern securities. Then, toe, any increase of
Southern prosperity means "A correspond
ing broadening and charging of Balti.
more's mercantile trade. Every national
phase of the manufacturing problem
seems to point to the fact that with the
South's unbounded advantages in soil,
minerals, timbers, climate and agricul-
tural capabilities, it will not be long
until the present wealth of New England
will be surpassed by that of The South, in
that there will be transferring of the
centre of manufacture froIl New Eng
land to this section. Such facts rs these
forbid the branding vf any, man 40 Wis
ionary and dreamer who sees in the
South the safest and surest investment
that this country now offers o capital.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16

The South African republic seems to
know good thing when it sees it. Five
times Paul Kruger has been elected to
succeed himself. Political coustancy such
as this is rarely found and is worthy
tribnte by loyal people to an able and
courageous ex :cutive. For "a while it was
8 tuss up as to the domination of The
country by England, but it is pretty safe
to say that SO long AS this sturdy old dip
lomat remains at the head of aft airs Eng
land is not likely to plant her foot in the
TiaDsvaal region.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-02-16
He KEPT HIS SEAT.
Furthermore, He Explained Why II.
Didn't Surrender it.


From the Buffalo News: saw IA little
episode in Il Main street car one r'oht
last week which illustrates a IecuIiar
condition of society in the averi ge Amer
lean city The car was humning along
through the upper pant of town. ltwaa
rainy night and the car was wei! filled.
AT every street corner womeA were
crowdng in, laden with water soaked
hundieF uud all looking more or less be-
iiinagied nrd out Of sorts. At Main ard
MuhAWi: strCets Il smaft-looking, well.
hlessed young woman entered the car,
and stood hanging to the straps. Directly
in front OF her sat "A sad faced bat very
specialized looking man. lie looked up
at the young woman. but gave no indi-
cation that he intended to give his eat to
her. One by one the men had surrendered
their seats to the women until only two
or three men remained slit ng. Standing
next to the smart young woman was
another young man, evidently nan OF
position, who knew her. AS the car
rushed along toward Cold Spring the
smaIt young woman swung ABOUT on the
straps and showed signs of weariness
Still the young man in front of her made
no motion toward surrenderipg his seat.
"Oh, I'm so tired; it seems AS though
would drop down." she said to the young
man standing by her side. or course,
that was too much for her gallant friend,
and, STOPPING over, he said to the sad
faced young mar sitting down:
"My friend, would you have the kind
ness to give this lady your seat? She is
very tired "
The sad-faced Young man folded his
arms resolUtely and replied: "No; / will
not have the kindness to give this young
woman my seat. Last Monday morning
she took my place in Blank 81 Co.'s as
bookkeeper, because she would work for
So week less than | was getting If she
can take my place ill business she can
take my place i'm the street car. ! have II
" ife and little raby star, ing ut home.
have been tramping the streets all the
day trying TO find work. Il am tired,
too"
Everybo in the car turned TO listen
to the sad-faced yonng mans words.
They were every earnest. Tie smart
young woman turned with snecr and
looked into the face ''of the young man
who stood beside her. Nothing more was
said