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The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
WAR CANNOT BE AvERTED
Unless Spain Surrenders Cuba and
Backs Down.

Washington, April 6.-The Post
says that unless Spain, within 48 hours,
yields by surrendering Cuba, war can
not be averted. 1t sums up the situa-
tion as follows:
President McKinley's message to
congress will be a ringing, vigorous
document that promises to meet the
full expectation of congress and the
people. 1t will be scathing arraign-
ment of Spain, showing that she has
demonstrated her utter incapacity to
govern; that her colonies have de-
clined in population as the result of
misrule and oppression; that American
commerce has been damaged and Amer
ican lives and property imperiled, and
that existing conditions should and
will not be tolerated by this govern
ment.
The destruction of the battle-ship
Maine and the slaughter of 266 officers
and seamen serving under the United
States flag will be commented upon in
strong language, and Spain will be held
responsible for that disaster. The pres
ident will make no direct recommenda
tion, but his message will point clearly
to the necessity of armed intervention
to restore order and peace. He will
not recommend the recognition of the
independence Of the island, because the
insurgents have no established form of
government, and the president and
cabinet believe that a travesty would
be presented to the world if following
the recognition of independence of the
island the United States should, as
result of war, take the independence
away by seizing and annexing the
island.
The presidents message will be
equivalent to declaration of war, and
hostilities can now only be averted by
Spain yielding all.
Pope Leo XIII is mediating between
Spain and Cuba. The efforts of his
holiness have already resulted in an
appeal from Spain to the insurgents
through the autonomist cabinet for an
armistice pending an agreement for
peace and independence. 1t is learned
that his holiness has represented to
Spain that it is the part of wisdom to
make every possible concession, even to
surrendering the island absolutely,
rather than go to war with the United
States, which would inevitably result
in the loss of Cuba and other Spanish
colonies, and at the same time endanger
the dynasty.
The United States has ceased all
negotiations, and will not accept media
ton. The administration and congress
see no alternative but war.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Pacific Base of Supply.

Honolulu, April 4.-The United
States ship Mohican arrived on the
10Th, nine days from San Francisco.
She brought ammunition and supplies
for the United States ship Baltimore,
which will leave for Hong Kong tomor-
row. A telegram received from Wash
ington the 10Th says that in the event
of war with Spain, the neutrality of
these islands will not be kept, but they
will at once be made depot of naval
supplies. A lengthy dispatch was re-
ceived by the Hawaiian government on
the same date from Minister Hatch, at
Washington. 1t gives practically the
newspaper accounts of delay with the
treaty on account of the Maine disaster.
The minister mentions that one of the
assumptions of the situation is that in
case of war the islands would be made
base of supply by the United States
fleets operating in the Pacific.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08

Long Creek, April 5.-News reaches
this city of rich strike just made in
the "Sky Scraper'' mine, at the
Susanville mining camp, about 10
miles northeast of this city, that for
richness and quantity, will rival or
even eclipse the Great Northern mine
at Canyon City, recently discovered
by Mr.. Guker. The rock taken from
the newly discovered ledge is said to be
literally welded with gold, and to use
mineral parlance, it looks like
jewelry shop. |" Notwithstanding the
rich punches found at intervals, the
ledge carries It's phenomenal richness.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08

Captain Robley D. Evans, who goes
into command of the war ship Iowa,
vice Captain Sampson, has no rival for
popularity in Washington, or in the
navy department. The captain is
quoted as having said recently that if
he had his way "there would be
nothing but Spanish talked in - for
the next five years." Evans was in
command of the Yorktown during the
late trouble with Chile, and he wanted
to blow Valparaiso off the earth because
of the insults put upon America by the
citizens of that town. But the navy
department refused, and Evans was
commended for the admirable self
restraint he exercised. Since then he
has no love for Spain. Evans is gener-
ally known as Fighting Bob" Evans,
a pseudonym which he dislikes very
much. He has limp which he earned
during his service with Uncle Sam in
the '6Os, and other marks of war on
his person. Evans belongs to a Vir-
ginia family, and when the South
seeded, his mother, without his con-
sent, sent his resignation to Washing
ton. The young officer, however, per-
suaded the department to abrogate it,
and promptly rejoined the service. He
has been in the navy 3S years, and i'll
one of the most dashing and daring in
Uncle Sans service.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Want Peace at ANY Price.

Members of congress are receiving
scores of kilograms from bankers and
corporations appealing to- them to sus-
tain the "wise peace policy" of the
president. Many of the kilograms are
couched in practically the same Ian
guage, showing they are inspired from
the same source. This pressure is Wig
orously resented by the members.
There have been no further negotia-
tions with Madrid, but the president
has kept in close touch with Minister
Woodford and General Lee.
Assistant Secretary Adee, the cipher
expert, was present this evening, and
messages passed, but of their source Or
tenor nothing was given out.
The administration confessed anxiety
as to the situation in Havana, and con-
stant communication is kept up with
General Lee, in fear of possible out.
break: 1t is thought over 1000 Amer
leans will be eager to leave Havana to-
morrow. Whether any armed vessel
from Key West would be at hand when
the exodus begins could not be learned,
but it was said at the White House
that call Americans will be we'll cared
for -
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
North Levee Gave Way.

Ridgeway. ILL.,, April 6.-According 6.
to the best information obtainable here
as to the flood at Shawneetown, the
levee on the north was the one that
broke. The north. end of Shawneetown,
except Main street, near the river, was
built up of one-story buildings of inferi.
or construction, which were mainly
inhabited by negroes. It is believed
the larger portion of those lost were
colored people.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
WAR REGARDED INEVITABLE
Spain's Answer Is Entirely
Unsatisfactory.
REPLY SENT TO CONGRESS
An Important Cabinet Meeting Held
Administration Has Done All in Its
Power to Settle Matter PeaceabIy.

An Important Cabinet Meeting Held
Administration Has Done All in Its
Power to Settle Matter PeaceabIy.
Washington, April 4.-There is lit
tie doubt that the president and men,
bers of his cabinet now regard a con-
f1ict with Spain as almost inevitable.
In his message to congress, which in
all probability will be sent in early in
the week, it is understood that the
president will review at some length
the record as it stands between this
government and Spain, but will not in
sist upon further time IN which to con-
tinue negotiations looking to a peace
full settlement of the Cuban problem.
The cabinet meeting this morning
was unquestionably the most important
held in many years. 1t received Spain's
answer to the ultimatum of this gov
ernment, and finding it unsatisfactory,
practically decided upon policy which
at this hour seems certain to involve
hostilities. The whole record will be
laid before congress, and the question
is now under earnest consideration of
what shall be the particular form our
policy shall take in bringing to an end
the horrors in Cuba, and securing the
independence of the island.
Propositions ranging from a simple
recognition of Cuban independence to
straight out declaration of war have
been urged at the capitol, but there is
hardly doubt that the majority of
congress await the executive lead be-
fore taking action, and are disposed to
adopt Mr.. McKinley's suggestions on
this point. 1t is not thought that any
of the resolutions, except, possibly.
simple recognition of independence,
would lead to war.
There were, of course, all sorts OF
rumors in circulation, including re-
ports of mediation by some European
powers, but no such suggestion has
come to this government, for as late as
O'Clock, in response to direct ques-
tion, Secretary Day said there had
been no offer of mediation by any for
elgn government.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
GOES BACK TO HAVANA.
Clara Barton Will Resume Her Work OF
Rescue Among the Cubans.

Tampa. Fla, April miss Clare
Barton left for Havana last night ac-
companied by DR.. E. Winfield Egan, a
member of her staff.
eff war is declared" she was asked,
twill you remain in Cuba?"
81 have nothing to say about war;"
she answered, ''but if it should come,
as the American people anticipate,
presume will have more to do than
ever in taking care of SO many in trou-
BILE and destitute. The American people
are responding nobly to the call tor as
sistance for the reconcentrados, and I
sincerely hope that they will continue
sending supplies as long as they are az
badly needed as they now are. In the
event of war l do not apprehend any
trouble in continuing the work of the
Red Cross, as it is recognized by inter-
national law and is seldom interfered
with"
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
To Bring Lee Home.
More Demands on China.

London, April 1.-THE Peking COZ
respondent of the Times says: The in
dications are that France will demand
a coaling station at the mouth of the
Min river, near the Fuchau province of
Fo Kien, where the French engineers
control the arsenal and dock. The de-
lay in the concession of the French de-
mands is attributed to English opposi-
ton and lack Of Russian support.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
At Union Iron Works.

San Francisco, April 1.-THE tor
pedo-boat of the United States now in
course of construction at the Union
iron works will be launched early in
June and be ready for active service
early in August The 240-ton boat
will have speed of 80 knots an hour,
and will be fitted with six torpedo
tubes, one four-inch gun and two rapid
fire machine guns. The battle-ship
Wisconsin will be launched early next
year at the same place, and will be
finished within the time specified by
the contract
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08

Leavenworth, Kan, April 1.-THE
officers of the Twentieth regiment,
composed of eight companies of in
fantry, stationed at Fort Leavenworth,
received orders today from the war de-
partment to be in readiness to move at
moments notice.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Kruger Was Not Assassinated.

London, April Ia report was cur
rent on the stock exchange today to the
effect that President Kruger, of the
South African republic, has been shot
and killed. The general representative
of the Transvaal discredits the report.
The story is probably a stock exchange
oapar6
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Mines in Havana Harbor.

New York, April Ga dispatch to
the World from Havana says: Forty
floating submarine mines were secretly
planted in Havana harbor last Wednes-
day night by the Spanish government.
This information comes from official
sources and is absolutely correct. The
mines contain sufficient force there to
paralyze the biggest ships afioat
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Preparing to Flee.

Havana, April 6.-The Mangrove
and the Bache are expected here to-
morrow to take to Key West such
Americans as desire to go. Consul
General Lee has been authorized to
hire merchant vessels if necessary, and
will probably employ the steamer Flor
ida, due here tomorrow, the Mascotte,
which is due here Wednesday, and the
Olivette, which is due here for an extra
trip on Thursday. The Fern will re-
main here, so far as is known.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Cabinet Members Statement.


One member of the cabinet, in
speaking of the meeting today, said:
In the morning. it was apparent te
all of us that, having exhausted all
diplomatic efforts to bring about bet.
ter condition of affairs in Cuba, the
whole question must be submitted to
congress. At our afternoon meeting,
the president requested each mber
of the cabinet to express freely his in
dividual opinion as to what should be
DONE. The discussion was entirely on
the lines indicated by the members.
Nothing definite was decided. upon,
and no conclusions reached. The pres.
ident will now take the views submit.
ted to him under consideration, pre-
paratory to his message to congress,
which will be sent early in the week.
president Mckinley has done a
great deal of work recently, and ap-
pears pretty we'll fatlgued. Conse-
quently, he will take some little rest
before beginning work on the message.
He has not yet determined what rec
ommendation will be communicated to
congress.
MY own individual opinion is that
but little faith can be put in promises
made by Spain, and this makes me hes
itate about accepting with any conf
dence her latest proposals. In the first
place, she promised long time ago
that the reconcentrados would be re-
leased; the result shows this promise
has not been kept. Now she proposes
TO release them, but keep them under
military supervision. Who can tell
whether she will adhere to this ex-
pressed Intention?
Broadly, there appears to be three
courses open to the president in dealing
further with this matter. The first of
these is to accept the proposals submit
ted by Spain in reply to the American
representations, the second to relegate
the whole matter to congress, and let
that body do as it seems proper
which Think would mean interven-
tion-and the third, to take a middle
stand. But, as 1 said before, nothing
has yet been determined upon by the
president, or, if he has reached a de-
cision, he did not communicate it to
the cabinet.
"Yes, reference was made by Spain
to the Maine matter in the reply she
sent through Minister Woodford. She
made no offer to pay for the loss, but
suggested that the matter be settled by
arbitration. So far as recall, she ex-
pressed no regret for the sad occur
renee. and the whole thing was regard
oil as a cold-blooded statement
The reply of Spain is said in effect
to be representation that the independ-
ence of Cuba means the parting or
cession of Spanish territory, which
cannot be done without the consent of
the SPANISH cortes, which will not be
in session until April "a. Then a
counter proposition is submitted that
the Cuban matter shall be settled upon
a basis equitable among nations. The
United States is asked to give Spain
time to treat with the insurgents and
ascertain what can be done in the ma
ture of peaceful settlement.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Ready for Flight.

Berlin, April 5.-The German am
bassador at Madrid reports to the for
eign office here that the Spanish royal
family fears an outbreak at home unless
the differences between the United
States and Spain are very soon settled.
The Carlist movement is assuming a
more active form, and the royal family
fears especially pronunciamento by
Weyler and the military party.
Everything is prepared in the royal
castle for flight. The boy king. AL
fonso, will be taken to San Lucar de
Barrameda, where yacht is kept ready
for sailing. The replies to the queens
letters asking for the Intervention of
the European powers have been wholly
unsatisfactory,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08

The United States general appraiser
has rendered decision that handker-
chiefs with an embroidered initial
letter do not come under the head of
embroidered handkerchiefs liable to
duty Of 80 per cent ad valorem, but are
liable to duty Of only 40 per cent
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Patriotic Insurance Aeents,

Denver, April 6.-The national as
sociat1on of local fire insurance agents,
whose headquarters are in this city.
today decided to offer their services to
the nation in placing popular loan to
cover the expense of war.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Cruiser to Be Rechristened,

London, April 1.-THE United States
officials here have been reticent con-
corning the name to be borne by the
American cruiser purchased last Satur-
day from the Thames iron works. She
now bears the unique name Diogenes,
change it.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Naval Station at Pearl Harbor.

Washington, April 4. 4.-Secretary
Long has sent to congress the report of
the project for establishing a naval
ooaling and repair station at Pearl har-
bobr, Hawaiian islands, submitted by
Rear Admiral Miller, commander-in-
chief of the naval Pacific station.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08

Washington, April 4.-Representa-
tive w. Sayers, of Texas, minority
memb Der of the committee, said:
II will not vote for an appropriation
to furnish food for the suffering Cubans
unless it be accompanied by armed in
terYantiQn.n
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
In the House.

Washington, April 6.-While there
was no attempt to force consideration Of
a resolution regarding the Cuban situ-
alton in the house, there was brief
outbreak, in the course of which the
war-like temper of the crowded CALLER
les was SO manifest that Speaker Reed
threatened to clear them if it was re-
peated. The outbreak occurred over a
bill to authorize the president to erect
temporary Notifications in case Of
emergency upon land, when the writ
ten consent of the owner was obtained,
without awaiting the long process Of
legal condemnation. This led to de-
mand by Bailey. the Democratic lead
er, for information as to the facts
which warranted all these war meas
ures.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
is HELD RESPONSIBLE.
Impatient Senators Make Open Charges
Against Spain.

Impatient Senators Make Open Charges
Against Spain.
Washington, April 6.-It was frankly
and openly charged in the senate today
by Perkins (Cal.) in a set speech that
Spain was responsible for the Maine
disaster, as it had been brought about
by Spanish Vaccinations and Spanish
treachery. The speech Of Perkins was
only one of four prepared addresses on
the Cuban question delivered in the
senate today. Clay (Ga.), while hoping
for peaceful solution of the problem
the country is now facing, declared
strongly in favor of the independence
of the Cubans, and pledged to the ad-
ministration the loyal support of the
South, which, in the event Of war,
would have to bear the brunt of the
conflict. Perkins took substantially
the same grounds, and his vigorous
treatment of the subject aroused the
crowded galleries to enthusiastic ap-
plause.
Mantle (Mont.), while expressing
confidence in the administrator, main
tanned that the time for action had
now arrived, and that action must be
to the end that Cuba should be free.
Rawlins (Utah entirely eliminated
the president from consideration in his
speech, contending that the case
against Spain was already made up and
that with congress rested the RESPONSE
bility of declaring war, and that fore
ing us to wait longer was only to in
vite criticism. He declared for the
most vigorous action Immediately.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Hauled Down the Flag.

Havana, April 6.-Soon after sun
down tonight the tattered United States
flag was taken from the gaf of the
wrecked Maine, where it had fioated
since February 10. It was taken down
by an officer and boat crew from the
Fern.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Miantonomob tn Sail.

Philadelphia. April 7.-Orders were
received at League Island navy-yard
this afternoon directing that the moni-
tor Miantonomoh sail tomorrow morn
Ing. Her destination ia not known.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08

The town Of Bethlehem, in Penn
sylvania, was named in 1741 by party
of Moravians, who assembled in barn,
where the town is located to celebrate
Christmas.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08

Madrid, April 4.-The Spanish tor
pedo fotilla has arrived at Porto Rico.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
Appeal for Peace.

Chicago, April 5.-Mrs. Hannah
Bailey, of Maine, of the department OF
peace and arbitration for the world
and the w. @. T. o., has sent to Presi-
dent Mckinley, on behalf of million
women, letter commencing the ac-
tion of the administration and urging
that peace be maintained. This ac-
ton, it is said, will be followed by
practical relief work for Cuba on the
part of the national W. G. T. U.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
SPAIN'S GAME EXPOSED,
Talk of Arnistice Was to Secure Re
movaI of Key West Fleet.

Talk of Armistice Was to Secure Re-
movaI of Key West Fleet.
Washington, April 1.-The state
ment was made today by public man
in close touch with the administration
that the effort to secure settlement of
the war between Spain and the insur-
gents through an armistice has come to
definite conclusion, and that the fail
ure was due to the refusal of the gov
ernment of the United States to re-
move it's fleet from Key West. Accord
ing to this statement, Spain made the
removal a condition precedent to her
Offering an armistice, with the end in
view of granting the independence of
Cuba. This proposition was met with
refusal. though not until after it had
been seriously considered.
The congressional opponents of
war policy, who had counted upon the
acceptance of this condition by the
United States, admit that the outlook
for peace has grown almost hopeless
since this determination.
Some diplomats have suggested
meeting of representatives in Washing
ton of the European powers, in order
to see if something cannot be done to
preserve peace. 1t is felt by diplo-
mats who desire even mediation that
any move must be made quickly.
Archbishop Ireland called at the
state department today, and was imme-
diately conducted to Judge Days room.
At noon Judge Day said there had been
offered no mediation or Intervention by
the other powers.
Trouble Feared at Barcelona.
London, April IA dispatch from
Barcelona says the United States con-
sulate there is guarded by the police,
and the United States vice-consul at
Carthagena. Spaniard. has resigned.
To Bring Lee Home.
Washington, April 1.-THE govern
ment has dispatched fleet of six ves-
sells to Havana to transport Consul
General Lee and all the United States
consular officers, together with all
Americans now in Havana and vicinity
who desire to leave the island.
The treasury department has tele-
graphed the quarantine officer at Ha-
vana directing him to permit all
Americans who desire to leave Havana
to do so without certificates or exami'
nation. Medical examinations will be
made at the Florida coast.
General Lee notifies the state depart
ment that if war is declared Americans
will be unable to leave Cuba before
Sunday.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08

Washington, April 7.-Notwithstand.
ing contrary reports, no orders have
been issued as yet for mobilization of
20, 900 troops at Chicamauga.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08

By the year 1900 Japan will have to
pay $25. 600, 900 year as interest on
It's national debt.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1898-04-08
The Oregon at Callao

Callao, Peru, April 6.-The United
States battle-ship Oregon has arrived
here.