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The Republican., 1898-08-25

in the mud and, with his bare hands,
plastered the singed edges with damp
earth.
1t was d quick, brave deed, and had
the hero been a British soldier II
would have brought him Victoria
cross to wear on his breast.
During the Sepoy war a young cap.
tain of artillery saw an ignited shell
fall near his battery. Instantly he
lifted it up, carried it a distance, and
flung it away. Just then it burst, shat.
teriSts@ MS left forearm.
In the Crimean war, Capt. Peel, OF
the royal navy and son of the former
prime minister, Sir Robert Peel, com.
manded Il vessel before Sebastopol
One day lrage she'll, it's fuse burning,
fell into the battery near where Peel
was standing. Picking it up, he car,
ried it to the rampant and tossed it
over. 1t exploded before it reached
the ground.
The Republican., 1898-08-25

Of Lieut. Darlington, of the Seventh
cavalry; and this relief expedition like
wise proved to be failure.
When Darlington and his party had
returned to this country, and reported
that Greedy had not been found, it was
generally believed that the signal Off
Ger and his men were starving or freeZ-
ing to death somewhere within the
arctic circle, and every newspaper in
the land from day to day published ar
ticles concerning the country where
Greely was last heard from, and many
theories We're advanced concerning the
proper plans to be pursued to rescue the
party. President Arthur became great
ly interested in the matter and appoint
ed a commission to determine upon a
definite plan for the relief expedition.
In the meantime congress adopted
Joint resolution authorizing the sec
rotary of the navy to prepare an eXpedl-
tion regardless of cost, and send it as
promptly as possible to the relief of the
colony. Secretary Chandler purchased
the Thetis and the Bear, two sealing
vessels, and the British government
presented the Alert to the government
of the United States without condi-
tions.
Commander Winfield Scott Schley
was appointed by the secretary of the
navy to have chief command of the re-
lief feet at the Brooklyn navy yard,
and under his direction the vessels
were fitted and supplied for the special
service.
Commander Schley took the Alert,
which was the largest vessel of the
small fleet, and used it as a supply
ship. Provisions for two years were
placed upon that vessel and a large
supply of coal was also provided. Com
mander Schley took the Thetis for his
flagship. The crews of the vessels
were especially enlisted as volunteers
for this service. The vessels assembled
at St. Johns, Newfoundland, where
they purchased additional supplies of
sealskin clothing and dogs for sledg-
ing. They left st. Johns on the 18th
of May, 1854 sailing direct to Green
land.
The remainder of the story may best
be told in the words of Commander
'SchIey himself. In dispatch to the sec
rotary Of the navy, dated at st. Johns,
announcing the rescue of the Greedy
party, Commodore Schley said:
"Thetis, Bear and Loeb Garry arrived
here to-day from West Greenland. All
well. Separated from Alert $50 miles
north during a gale. At nine p. m,
June %, five miles off Cape Sabine,
in Smiths sound, Thetis and Bear res
cued alive Lieut.. \. w. Greedy, Sergt.
Brainerd, Sergt. Fredericks. Sergt,
Long, Hospital Steward BiederbecK
Private Connell and Sergt. Ellison, the
only survivors of the Lady Franklin
bay -TAedtion. Sergt. Ellison had
loaN - hands and feet by frost bite,
,snd died July i at Godhaven, three
The Republican., 1898-08-25

About the time that he was looking for
a fleet the question of painting the
ships of the(navy war color was un-
der solemn consideration by some of
the precise officers of the big building.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt was
bothered daily by the question Of tints
submitted to him by board on war
ship color, when Schley remarked that
he did not care what color his ships
were painted so long as he had ships.
Paint them red if you like" said he,
cor paint them black, but let me have
them. Coicr is immaterial."
The Republican., 1898-08-25

Fredrika Bremen remarked that the
atmosphere of Cuba absorbs all odors
Everyone smoked, yet the air was free
from the faint of smoke. Also, she OBJ
served that rose, elsewhere very fra
grant, was without perfume in Cuba
1t has been observed, when onions
were used that were imported from
Cuba, the odor was much less intense
than from those raised in New Eng
land
The Republican., 1898-08-25

Myra, aged six, came home from her
first day at Sunday school with a wise
air.
''Well, ! know one thing, mamma; I
know what folks arc called when they
do wicked"
"And what is that, Myra?"
"Cinders!" replied the little wiseacre,
promptly y.-Harper's Bazar.
The Republican., 1898-08-25

Spain is so much in need of funds
that any person entering her limits
wearing gloves or boots nearly new,
must pay tax on them. This rule also
applies TO a hat or necktie which
seems new.
The Republican., 1898-08-25

Bulgaria is going to take effective
means to increase its population. For
every son born beyond minimum
NUM- per 20 francs will be pad not only
to tie father, but to the mother also.
A soldier showing a dozen sons will
receive "a pension large enough to sup
port him and besides a decoration.
The same reward will GO to his wife.
The Republican., 1898-08-25

Mangosteens from the Moluccas are
now sold in the London markets. They
are said to taste like a combination of
strawberry, nectarine and pineapple.
The Republican., 1898-08-25

rious parts of the world, at a cost of
nearly $1,OOO,OOO. Over $4,000 tons have
been distributed from Key West alone
and 10000 tons from Honolulu.
The Republican., 1898-08-25

biologists say that all known spe-
cics Of wild animals are gradually d.
minisHhg in size.
The Republican., 1898-08-25

The Color Was ImmateriaI.
Here is a story about Commodore
Schley that is told in Washington:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
MOVEMENT TO pREo1pIqATE WAR

Washington, March 20. 9.-The state de-
partment gives no official confirmation
Of reports that official advioes from Ha-
vana state that riots. headed by the Wey.
ler element, are apprehended. II appears.
however. that Captain General Blanco
has sent O communication to Washing
ton in which he says he believes that a
demonstration may be preoipitated at
any moment by an element made up of
certain Americans of strong anti-Span-
ish tendency now at Havana. Gen. Blan-
co states that he does not fear any distur-
bances and riots coming from the Cuban
people.
Gen. Blanco expresses complete conf
dence in his ability to preserve quiet
among the native population.
He is convinced he says, that riotous
demonstration at Havana amounting to
an overtl act designed to preoipitate war
between the United States and Spain Is
being systematically fomented by GER
tain class of American citizens.
Blanco clearly and uneqnivocally de-
clares that the presence of American cor
respondents in Cuba make the situation,
in his view, more critical.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
PEREMPTORY DEMAND THAT WAR MUST CEASE
HAS BEEN MADE---IF REFUSED MAT
TER GOES TO CONGRESS-
FOR ACTION.

nothing new. The President remains
steadfast in his convictions as to what
is his duty, and adverse criticism, which.
it is asserted, is mainly due to misinfor-
maion as to the situation or ignorance of
the Presidents purpose, will not be per-
mitted to swervs him in the least from
the course be has planned.
The President some. days ago made a
peremptory demand upon Spain to put
an end Immediately to hostilities in Cuba,
to release the concentrates and to permit
them to return to their homes. Since
that demand was communicated to Spain
the President has not taken step back
ward or modified it in the least particu-
lar. Spain's final reply tc this demand
1t is known is now receiving the earnest
consideration of the Spanish authorities
at Madrid and the reply may be expected
within the next few days.
Should the demand be rejected, there is
the highest authority for stating that
the President would Immediately lay
the whole record before Congress and be
guided by its Instructions. AS {; prelimi-
nary step toward peace, it has been pro-
posed to Spain, though the proposition
has not taken the shape of demand
as yet at least, that the Spanish govern
ment withdraw its troops from the ISL
and and that the Cubans be given their
independence on a basis of indemnity
that would be regarded as just in amount
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
THE RsBELLIous coNoREssMsN-
Men who Haven't Unlimited Confidence
in Spain's "sense of Justice"

Washington, March 29.-The revolt in
the House against further delay of action
on the Cuban issue, eliminated this
afternoon in conference of Republican
members whose ideasss are in accordance
with positive course. About 5C
representatives attended, representing
ali sections. Representative Hopkins OF
illinois,, member of the ways and
means committee, presided. The meeting
was called to take steps to secure i'm
mediate Intervention in some form and
the recognition of Cuban independence.
Representative Hopkins indicated his
disappointment that the Presidents S
message carried no line of definite
DO icy toward Spain and said that he
did not believe further delay should be
.. brooked He, however, thought the adj
ministration might have another day or
two with which to act, and failing to
do so, that Congress should take the
matter into it's own hands.
He favored looking to Cuban indepen-
dence. Representative Tawney OF Mime
sofa, another mem ber of The ways and
means committee, said this country could
not stop short of securing the absolute
independence of Cuba
Representative Belknap CT Illinois,
who favors immediate decisive action,
asked numter of questions, ending to
bring out the sentiment of the meeting.
Various views were presented as to the
best methods for securing action, through
the feeling that no action other than the
cessation Of hostilities on the island and
absolute independence would suffice.
After some vigorous speeches denuncia-
tory of Spain it was decided to defer ac-
tion until O'Clock tomorrow.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30

Iobbes and in the corridors there was
little else discussed than the Cuban stu
alton and the Maine disaster. Constant
and continual conferences were held and
all recognized the seriousness of the situ-
alton.
On the House side il was apparent that
the Republican majority could no longer
be controlled by the conservative ele-
ment, led by the Speaker. Groups of
members in state Of excitement were
to be seen on every hand. Members of
the committee on foreign affairs discussed
plans and possible future proceedings.
1t was generally acknowledged that n
crisis was at hand, although some con-
servat,ve lnenbe thought that in day
or two the feeling would subside. Much
depends upon the next few days. That
Congress will not remain inactive if
some action is not taken by the admin
stration is certain. 1t 10 true that tie
talk of an armistice caused great deal
Of i'll feeling. The house today transact.
ed business without dramatic incident,
but no such quiet can be promised tonor-
row when the naval bill is being consid-
cred.
Ihe day closed with a prospect that the
COMMITTEES to whom was refarred tne
Maine correspondence will act soon.
The cabinet imeetina to-day developed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30

Washington, March 29.-Interest in
the Cuban situation, the interest might
almost bo termed excitement, so intense
was it, reached climax in the proceed
ings of ths Senate today. AS on previous
days Of discussion Of the Cuban question
thousands Of people fiocked to the Capi
tai, only few Of them being able te
gain admission to the galleries.
Within five minutes after the Senate
convehed, MIR. Allen Of Nebraska, intro
duced q resolution recognizing the inde
pendence OF the Cuban republic. This
was followed by resolution proposed by
MIR. Rawlins of Utah, declaring wal
against Spain. Mr.. Foraker of Ohio
then introduced a resolution declaring
for such intervention in the Cuban wal
as would bring about independence fol
the Cubans. Following this came reso
luton by Mr. Frye of Maine demanding
that Cuba be made free.
The resolutions followed one another
40 rapidly as almost to stun the audi
tors, both senators and spectators. The
galleries were in oommotion and the
people were prepared for anything.
This was the condition when the Vice.
President recognized Mr.. Mason Of Illi-
nois for his announced speech on the
Presidents message transmitting to Con.
gress the findings of the Maine court oil
inquiry. Mr.. Mason read his speech from
manuscript, but it was delivered with oil
the vigor and fire Of which he is capable.
The intensity of the feeling of those
in the galleries was evinced by the storm
of applause which was elected by his
declaration that he was for war. Vice
President Hobart had real difficulty in
suppressing the demonstration. After
Mr. Mason's speech the Senate passed "a
private pension bills and followed with
eulogies of the late Senator Earle Of
South Carolina, one Of the most remark
able of which was pronounced by Mr..
Tillman. long time political opponent
of Gen. Earle.
Washington, March 90. Discussion on
Ihe Cuban question in any of it's phases
Is evidently an irresistible attraction.
The prospective consideration Of the criti-
cal problem in the Senate today drew
another tremendous crowd to the gale.
ries. and, as on previous days, when Cuba
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30

Washington, March 29.-Congress and
the cabinet divided attention today in
the Spanish situation. In Congress, the
feeling which began to take form after
the Presidents pacific message on the
Maine report, was submit ed yesterday
found open expression today in resolu-
tious proposing declaration OF war,
recognition of the independence of Cuba,
armed intervention aud other decisive
and war-like steps against Spain and in
conference of Republicans having for
their object the overruling of the Speak
er if necessary to get prompt action.
On the floor in the cloak room, in the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
Minister WOodfOrd's Conference with
the Premier.
THE SITUATION IN CUBA DIS
CUSSED BY THE TWO. S

Various Spanish OmciaIs in Conlsrsnce
After 1t Was OYer-Mr. Woodford
Seemed Pleased With the Result and
Every Indication Is Said to Point to g
Settlement.
Madrid, March s9.-General Woodford's
conference with the Spanish ministers
this afternoon was Of on honr's duration
and they CONTINUED IN dsltberation after
the United States minister Withdrew.
In the course Of an interview after the
conference Senior Sasasta said to. the corr
respondent Of the Associated Press that
United States Minister Woodford at the
conference asserted that,he desired on
that occasion to express the desire Of his
government on the subject Of the situa-
tion in Cuba and Of the reconcentrados.
Senior Sagasta said that the conference
discussed some Of these. paints and that
he had proposed to study Woodtnrd .
proposals and to submit them 70 ths
Queen Regent and then to . cabinet
council, considering them from every
point of view in order that tho cabinet
might take resolution thereon. Senior
Sagasta authorized the correspondent of
the Associated Press to deny any other
version of the conference As untrue.
After the conference Senior Guilon
called at the palace to see the Queen Re-
gent, and Senior Morle went to the salon
ial Office where he received several politi-
oians, including Senior Silrena, leader Of
the dissident conservatives.
The conference adjourned to o'clock
Thursday afternoon.
United States Minister Woodford
seemed pleased with the result and ever
indication points to settlement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
CA RRIER PIGEON FROM PORT
LAND

Plymouth, Mass, March pa carrier
pigeon belonging to the United States
naval department. arrived here this noon
and was found with the birds of Thomas
Stott, l55 Water street. The bird had
cipher message in quill on the left leg
addressed to the commandant of the
Charlestowu navy yard. 1t also indicated
that the bird had been sent from Port
land, Me- The pigeon was boxed care
fully and sent to its destination.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
PRESIDENT STILL "PUTTING OFF,

PRESIDENT STILL PUTTING OFF,
Washington, March s9;-It was official
morning that the President would not
sand to Congress today q message recon-
mending an appropriation for the stary-
ing people of Cuba. 1t was the under
standing at yesterdays cabinet meeting
that the message would be sent IN today
and 1t was generally understood that the
document was practically ready.
The change of programme was made
last night after numerous conferences al
the White House
Many of the visitors put before the
President the volcanic condition of Con
gress.
After these conferences which ended
late lest night the decision was reached
to postpone the presentation of the mes
sage.
1t was represented to the President as
almost certain that Congress in its pres
ent temper would not vote the appropria-
tion to be asked for Cuban rslisf without
accompanying it with either recogni-
tion of independence for the Cubans or
a declaration of war.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
Local Weather Keporr.

Local Weather Report
Portland, Me-. March 29.-The local
weather bureau office records as to the
weather are as follows:
s a. nj. Barometer 3O.35S: Thermom-
eter 10, Dew Point 50; Humidity "a
Wind S; Velocity 4: weather, cloudy.
S D. m. Barometer 30.2S1: Thermom-
eter So; Dew Point So; Humidity SO:
Wind S: Velocity g.; weather. light rain.
Mean daily Thermometer 40; maximum
thermometer 42; minimum thermOm-
eter SO; maximum velocity wind l3, IS:
total precipitation 0.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
THE DAMAGED AUDAz.

Queenstown, March 29.-The SuanisE
torpedo boat destroyer Osada proceeded
this morning to Waterford to escort to
this port the damage Spanish torpedo
boat destroyer Audaz, which is coming
heCe for repairs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
MANNING GOES TO NORFOLK

Boston, March 29 The revenue cutter
Manning left port this afternoon for Nor
folk to receiver her armament and tit out
with other cutters for service X as gun
boats.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
The WEATHER.

Washington, March 29.-Forecast for
Wednesday for New England. fair, pre-
oeeded by showers on the coast, winds
becoming northwesterly.
Boston, March 29.-Local forecast for
Boston and vicinity, Wednesday: Clear
ing during the morning, cooler during
the evening and night, west to northwest
winds.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
Weather Observation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, March 20. taken
at p. in., meridian time. the observa-
ton for each section being given in this
order: Temperature, direction of wind,
state of weather:
Boston, 46 degrees, SW. rain; New
York, 4S degrees, e, rain; Philadelphia.
SO degrees, N, rain; Washington, 4S
degrees, NV, rain; Albany, 40 degrees,
NV, rain; Buffalo, S6 degrees. W, clear; !;
Dsroit 20 degrees e1sndy saeaP P. Ihoage ae
greese NV, clear; Buron. OAK, so degrees,
4, clear; Bismarck, 26 degrees, W,
clear: Jacksonville. u degrees, Sc,
partly cloudy.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
SENATE FOR WAR
Proclamation Boldly Made
Yesterday.
FIERY SPEECH BY SENATOR
WILLIAM MASON.
Greeted by Storm Of Applause From
Galleries.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED BY
SENATOR FRYE AND OTHERS.
RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED BY
SENATOR FRYE AND OTHERS.

All Aim at Bringing About an End to the
Cuban Questionable Day One of the
Most Intense Excitement and Resolu-
-tions Followed Each Other in Quick
succession-Senator Mason's Speech
the Climax of the Series of Events.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30

Continued on Second Psge.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-03-30
Members Of the House Are Ready To Co Te
Almost Any Lengths.
Are Extremely Liable To Override the Rules
and the Speaker.

Meeting EishtyFive Republicans Last Nshf-NIucl Inn
Presidents Misunderstanding
Definite Was Decided Upon-Sdatement the President
Has lad a Peremptory Upon Spain That War
Ceas eandRe NHustB ReHeased-COn-
atvesD Doing Action
But App Plead Vain
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-02-10
ALABAMA PQPULISTS

Wants Admission to tho Old Party, Be-
cause It Has Adopted e, F"Isulistic
Principles.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 5.-A
special to the Times from BirDi1g-
ham, Ala, says:
GA conference of a score O. more
of the leading Populists OF mis-
county here to-day ISSUED Call for
a general conference of q / the Pom
ulists OF the county, February 1864,
to consider a system o. returning
to the Democratic party and partici-
pating in Democratic primaries.
The leaders of the movement says
the Democrats adopted the Popu-
listic principles at the Chicago con-
vention and that the be st thing for
the Popu1ists to do is to return 10
Democracy, act as a faction Of the
party and by united action WELD a
strong influence on the party pri-
maries and conventions. it is said
similar efforts will be made in va
rious counties. Jerry Fountain
former Populist county chairman,
is the leader of the NOV ement
which is now opposed by the State
Populist organization.
[Since the above has beer IN type
we have learned that their is nc
grounds for the report, and is
absolutely false. e.-Man. Cd.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-02-10
OUR FRUIT EXCLUDED.
Germany Forbids the Import alton of |
Fresh PrOducts-Alieged Ground Sani- |
tary One.

Germany ForbIds the Import alton of
tary One.
BERLIN, Feb. 2.-The Prus sian
Minister of finance, DR.. Miguel, is
sued decree yesterday which goes
into effect Immediately, prohibiting
the importation of every kind of
American fresh fruit. The decree
has been sent to all the German ports
and frontier stations, excepting Ba-
varia, Saxouy and Wurtemburg. The
United States embassy was not pre-
viously warned, and the United
States ambassador today sent for
NAL letter to the Foreign Office, in
quiripg upon what authority this in
imlcal step was taken.
The United States consul at Ham
burg, DR.. Hugh Pitcairn, telegraphs
that 16 900 barrels of American
apples have been forbidden to be uu-
loaded, and that two trains full of
American fruit have been forbidden
to cross the frontier at Emmerich,
which, aside from Hamburg, is the
principal place of entry for Ameri-
can fruit.
On the receipt of this news, Mr..
White sent a second and stronger
remonst' ance to the Foreign Office
calling attention to the evident vio
lstion of the treaty. At the Foreign
Office it was learned that the Prus.
sian government prohibits the entry
of American fruit on sanitary
grounds, claiming that California
and other vermin threaten German
trees and fruit.