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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
cIoID-BURsT IN TENNESSEE.
southern Railway and other '"'e'
as,s sufYer Near Knoxville.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, September d
Heavy rainfalls last night and cloud
hurst in the lower portion of Knox couh-
tv. occasioned a general food in TINS
section to-day. Several streams running
through the city flooded and washed away
whole lumber and coal-yards, ana aiso
aid damage TO buildings by hlllng celiarS
with water. ua -
The tracks Of the Southern railroad at
Concord. ten miles from this city were
washed away. thereby stopping all tIayei N,t
tovoard the South. The Southern tracks
ON the Asheville Division surereu the
same fate. and at a station near lialIl-
man an embankment was washed away
crtting off communication with Clncin-
natl and Louisville The entire wrecking
and bridge crews of this city and BrlStol
have Nav been all day repairing the damage
done 10 the railway -,
cloud-burs at Conccro Washeu
avav several houses, and one ehlire
Family was rescued from the roof OF their
dealing home. No lives were lost.
Damages resulting from high water VIII
ne many thousand dollars
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
WILL USE sMOKELEss POWDER.
Bids Opened for Supplying the First
Million POUNDS.

WASHINGTON, September 3.-Proba-
bly, the navy has fought its last war with
black powder. Bids were opened to-day
at the Navy Department for supplying
the new warships with 100000 pounds OF
smokeess powder, a quantity suilcient
to supply at least the secondary Bate
ries Of all the ships in the service, and
this supply will be augmented from time
10 time until within the course or year
or two all the black powder will nave
been retired, except, possibly, some that
Will be retained for saluting purposes.
There were six bids received to-day at
the department and opened by Judge-Ad-
yocate Lemly in the presence OF repre-
sentatives OF most OF the bidders, proml-
nent among them being Mrs. Mary Dit
man, head of the powder concern bear
ing her name The bids, on an average
were about the same as the navy Is no"
paying for its powder and slightly be-
low the figure paid by the army under
the emergency created by the war.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
NO NEW ALLIANCE FORMED.
Already Exists between
Britain and Germany as To Africa

BERLIN, September 3.-The officials OF
the German Foreign Office assert that
the London reports Of an offensive ana
defensive alliance having been concluded
between Great Britain and Germany, are
entirely without foundation. Inc BRUSH
Ambassador here, Sir Frank {. Lasceiies'
was asked II an agreement between Great
Britain and Germany concerning Africa
had been reached. He replied:
"Such an agreement already exists.
Germany prefers that England rather
than France, should hold Egypt al
though what Germany expected rom .ilS
ErneIjeh occupation has not been realized.
An AngIo-German understanding regard
inq the rest of Africa also exists. The
recent meetings between Mr. Baltour
ana Count Won Hatfield dealt with other
matters"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
, HOME FOR GENERAL BROOKE.
General Macins Gracefully Tenders
uis-UeaIth of Troops Improves

GUANAM, PORTO RICO, September
Z-melayed in transmission.)-Captai
Palma, of the Spanish civil guard
brought General Brooke to-day under a
flag OF truce dispatch from Captain
General Maclas, extending to the Ameri-
can general the use OF his private resi-
deuce at Rio Piedras, near san juan
curing General Brooke's stay there.
The health OF the troops here Is stead
ilv improving. The Panama mas sailed
for the United States with 100 convales-
cents. leaving less than fifty men In hos
ptals. -.
General stone started to-day to make
q, tour Of the island and examine the
roads ana harbor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
SPANS PEACE COMMISSIONERS.
Cabinet Said to Have selected Three
The CnrIists VIII Withdraw.

MADRID, September ST Is currently
rouorted that the Spanish ministers at
Yesterdays Cabinet meeting denhi'ely
selected the three following peace com
mlssioners: General Rafael Cerero y
saenz General Of Engineers; Senor Euse-
nio Montero Rios; Senor Nilaurustia.
Under Secretary OF State for Foreign Al
fairs.
The Carllsts declare that after pro
testing in the Cortes sgainst the poilcy
OF the government they VIII wlthdra"'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
THE MISSISSIPPI STARTS HOME.
She Sails from Ponce With Troops
Bound for New York.

WASHINGTON. September 3.-The fol-
loving oablegram from MaJcr-General
Wilson has been received at the War De-
partment:
Ponce, September 3, isss.-Adjutant-Gen-
eral Of the Army, Washington; Missis-
sippi sailed this morning az s o'clock.
with twcnty-One officers. 632 men, ls4
horse. nfty civilians. distributed as fol-
lows: New York Cavalry, officers, fB
men; Pennsylvania Cavalry. officers. 2S5
men; sundry officers 5; Pennsylvania Ar
tIlery. officers. l5i men. They should
reach New York September 10th, or Non
day. September 18th. General leaves for
san Juan this morning. and will be at
Rio Pedras. within twelve miles OF San
Juan. Monday evening
signed) WILSON. Major-Ceneral.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
salaier I'm prison for Life.

LEAVENWORTH, KAN, septeHDer ..
Private Alexander LeducK' OF Cornpany my
d. Second Wisconsin, was placed ~ VIZ
Federal prison here to-day 10 remain ioi
itfo Cor the murder of Thomas Stafford
- the Thirteenth United States Infantry
~ ssloon row at Ponce, Porto RICO.
I'aduck asserts that he shot Stafford in
self-defence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
To Redeem Pacific Railroad Bonds.

WASHINGTON, September 3-The Sec
retary OF the Treasury has issued
q call Offering TO redeem the balance OF
the bonds. amounting TO SlLOCi,oo' Issued
10 the Pacific railroad. OF this amount,
over 50 100000 were issued to the Central
Pacific over-s3 600 to the Union Pacific
and over 10000 10 the old Western
Pacific. These bonds Will be redeemed
al the Treasury at a rebate Of one halI
OF per cent OF their face value at any
time during the month OF September
This is on the basis OF per cent. per
annum. These bonds we're ." "2turs
January /, 1883.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
GERMANS FLOTILLA DAMAGED.
One Was Sunk and Five bareiy
Reached the Harbor.

BERLIN. September s.-rhe recent
northwest storm. which swept across the
Baltic. sank German torpedo-boat and
severely damaged the whole German tor
redo flotllla. Five OF the torpecc-boa's
barely reached harbor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
The AIronnuin seized.

MONTREAL. QUE, September o. e
United States revenue cutter AS0,,tNI,'
has been seized here on oehaI
nyade who claims wages due him as
,otoct,ve I'm the Chinese smuggling cases.
question of international law Is IN
vo1Vpd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
,x, o.car viii Send Delegates.

STOCKHOLM. September 3.-oh the
recommendation OF the Swedish-Norwe-
gian Consul, King Oscar has notiheu the
80 of his acceptance OF the invitation
90 sand delegates 20 a peace conference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04

Mr.. Watson Y. Arlington, for NAM
wears v.ce-president OF the Everett "ao-
cola Of labor with the Globe Company. or
New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
AND THE FALL ELECTIONS ARE COMING ONNtv York AoaH

four OF whom are ladies, the others peihg
members OF the state Guard. These are
i'm charge of Captain J. w. Stewart.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
The Meather.

- WASHINGTON. September a.
lrIMgNl Forecast for Sunday:
For Vlrglnia-Partly cloudy
weather; showers. and cooler at
night; southwesteriy winds.
For North Carolina. South Carolina. and
ceorgia-Rain: variable winds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
GOES THROUGH ALL WARDS,
I'm. Mckinley Will Mot Stop Even
Where Danger is Suggested,
rnIBuTE TO ARMY AND NAVY.

The President Makes short Ad-
dress Expressing the Nations Grat-
ft,de 10 All who Enlisted Under
Our FIng-Anecting scenes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-09-04
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YES
TERDAY was clear and oppresslyely hot.
State OF thermometer:

Mean temperature ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
SPANS Confidence.

MADRID, April 60 p. NIT is con-
fidently asserted that the proclamation
of the Queen Regent announcing an
Immediate arinistice in Cuba will be
issued tomorrow. If necessary, the
ministry iwilLbe changed. Sagasta has
denied rumors, of any dissension in the
ministry. Ofiicial ,advlces say :. that
President McKihfeyFs message to Con-
gress win not advise the recognition of
the independence Of the insurgents,
but will recommend measures looking
toward. immediate cessation of hos
tilitIes and restoration of peace, and
stability of the government in Cuba, in
the interest of humanity and the safety
and tranquility of public affairs.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06

Professedly That Americans May
Be Able First TO Get
Away from Cuba.
AFFAIRS AREDECIDEDLY MIXED


WASHINGTON, d. Co.. April g. At
the request Of the President.prominent
Democrats called at the white house,
this afternoon. He showed them Lees
cablegram. 1t is said that Lee is load
ing $500 Americans, and it'swould be
impossible to get them out of the
islands before Sunday. He said that
the transmittal of the message might
cause trouble. The President said that
the safety of Americans in Hayanasand
especially Lees personal safety, made
the delay in his message imperative,
Democrats expressed themselves as
satisfied. The. President has received
advices which make him hopeful war
may be averted, and an outcome of the
Cuban situation be secured that will
be satisfactory to the President. The
disposition manifested during the last
two days by the Spanish governm ent,
gives ground for expectation that 1t
will yield on vital points.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Powers win intervene.

ROME, April Cit is semi officially
announced that the Spanish govern
ment has accepted the principle Of
armistice with the insurgents, proposed
by the Pope. President McKinley's
reply is now awaited. It is believed
the powers will take joint action to
prevent rupture.
WASHINGTON, D. G., April 6.-It
was leurned today that the. ambassa~
dors and ministers of the great powers
of Europe, stationed in Washington
and representing Germany, Austria,
Great Britain, France and Italy, have
agreed upon joint note rendering
good offices of the powers to avert war
between the United States and Spain.
The presentation of the note depends
upon the seriousness Of the situation as
developed within the next4feW .hd0&s,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Acting for Spain.

Z New York. April Rubens said:
Il have it from Spanish authority
of high official financial circles,
that the whole course now
proposed by President Mckinley
is IN pursuance CT an understanding
between Washington and Madrid, the
object of which is to secure Cuban
acceptance OF Spanish autonomy, with
out shedding drop of American blood
or expenditure of another dollar OF
American money 1t has been agreed
between Spain and the United States
that this government, while declaring
for Intervention, shall refuse to recog-
nize the independence of Cuba, 1t is
mutually hoped by the two govern
inents that the .Cubans will then be-
come convinced that the object which
they have been fighting for all these
years. independence, cannot be OBJ
tanned and they will accept, perforce
first. an armistice and eventually -au.
tonomy under the Spanish flag.'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
why Mes.are wt,hheld. !.

WASHINGTON. d. c., April 5.-The
President does not consider it wise or
humane to send in his message, which
might endanger the lives of Americans
in Cuba. The latest statement is tfiat
there will be no message until Monday.
Alarming rumors were afloat this after
noon regarding the safety of Consul
General Leesand other consular officers
in Cuba, some even declaring that some
of them had been attacked by mobs.
The officials of the State Department
attach no Importance to these rumors.
Assistant Secretary Day said it was
probable that Lee would leave Havana
this afternoon.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06

A ranch containing 1.700 acres Of patent
ed land situated at Wagon Mound, New
Mexico, on the line Of theAtcbison. .Topska
3 Santa .Fe railroad. Running water
through. the entire place, with good DWELL
iDk houses. stables and eorrals. with q
meadow yielding 400 tons OF hay, which
sells from Is to 20 per ton, aud pastures for
800 head Of cattle The year round. All the
property fenced with four wires and cedar
poets. together with 200 bead Of improved
cattle Will sell the property and cattle
provided 1t is sold within the next twenty
days for $4,000 half cash and half iu two
years time at per cent. For further. par
ticulars, saddress Wise q Hogsett, East
Las Vegas, N. N. 75-em
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06

NEW YORK, April 6:-The Cuban
Junta. through Counsel Horatio s.
'Rubens declares In the MOST uuequivo-
cal language that the Cuban provisional
government and the Cuban army would
reject absolutely any Intervention by
the United States, unless such were
preceded By . recognition Of the 1nde-
pendence Of the Cuban republic: and
that if the United states troops should
be sent to Cuba. upon basis Of inter-
vention without independence, the
Cuban army would In the last resort
turn its arms against the United States.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
why,,,he Delay.

WAsHlNGToN. D. c.. April 6. -The
President sent for Senators Lodge,
Frye, Davis, and Representatives Can.
non, Dingley, and Adams. On his res
turn to the Senate Davis Immediately
moved and obtained an executive ses-
sion. At 1:46 the Senate resumed its
open session. After the galleries had
been cleared, Senator Davis said that
the delay in sending the Presidents
message was due to the fact that more
time was needed to get Consul General
Lee and other Americans out of
Havana.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06

WASHINGTON, D.. c., April 6.-Mr
Davis stated that the President gave as
the reason for his request for delay,
that a. telegram from Cohspl Genera
Lee had been received, saying that il
the message should be sent in before
Monday he would not be responsible
for the lives of the Americans in Cuta
At the white house the statement was
authorized that the message would not
GO today.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Plan Of Naval Action.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 6.-Ths
plan of action on the part of the naval
forces, in the event of hostilities, is now
practically completed. 1t may be
stated on high authority that one fea-
ture contemplates dash by the Flying
Squadron, under Commander Schley, IL
Canary Islands. Naval officials do not
think it would be difficult task for Sc
powerful a feet to establish a station
there, and operating from it as base
harrass the coast of Spain.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Peace for Certain.

MADRID, via Bayonne, France, April
6.-Tbe Queen Regent has practically
taken matters out of the hands Of her
ministers and is dealing direct with the
United States minister through the
German and Austrian ambassadors.
and working earnestly tor reace. 1t is
known beyond doubt that Spaia is now
prepared to give all America has asked
for
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Allen ANXIOUS for serrIce

WAsHIN droN, d. c.. April s ~ ~
senator Allen of Nebraska, sent the
following dispatch, today, to Governor
Holcomb, OF Nebraska: "Tender all
state troors without delay. In event
of war with Spain I desire 10 place my
services at the disposal of my states to
serve the country in such capacity as
you may assign me, in defense of ma
tionaf honor and for Cuban liberty
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Marching to Havana.

HAVANA, via Key West, April g.
News has been received from a re-
liable source that General Calixto
Garcia, after desultory fighting with
General Pando, in the Province OF
Puerto Principe, has evaded Pando
and with 5000 men, has reached the
Moron Jucaro trocha. 1t is believed
that by this time Garcia has crossed
the trocha and has been joined by Gen
eral Gomez, and the combined forces
are en- route for Havana.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
spain,s squadron concentrating.

NEW YoRK, April Ga dispatch to
the Herald from San Juan, Porto Rico,
says: The Spanish cruisers "Vizcaya"
and "Almirante Oquendo," which sailed
from Havana Friday, have reached
here. 1t is undetstooi that the Spanish
torpedo flotilla Wtll be here soon, and
cruisers have comb to protect IL on the
way to Cuba.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Railway Changes.

:; ST. LOUIS. Mo-, April 6.-General
Manager Yoakum, of the ST. Louis &
San Francisco r. r., announces that
Benjamin L. Winchell, General Passen'
ger a gent of the Union Pacific, Denver
& Gulf road, has been appointed the
General Passenger Agent of the st.
Louis & San Francisco, to succeed Geo
T. Nicholson. who will go to the Santa
Fe as passenger traffic manager. The
change will take effect May /.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06

I MAsh1NeroN. D. e., April e.-At-
torney General Griggs. stsaed today
that be understood that ConsnI General
Lee leaves Havana today. Assistant
Secretary Day is tredited with, saying
all Ameficans would leave: Havana
today.
WASHINGTON, D.. C.,April 8 "A
high naval officer said this afternoons
that he understood that Lee had .left
Havana. this afternoon. His infoma-
tion was unofficial. ~
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Lee 10 Leave,

New YORK, April GA special to
the Herald from Washington, says: "a
dispatch of the highest Significance was
sent to Consul General Lee by the;State
Department, late Tuesday night. 1t
contained orders for him to leave Ha>
vana at the earliest possible moment.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
won.. wal, on Presldent.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 6.-The
Republican conference opposed to delay
on the Cuban matter, met at 1890.
About eighty or ninety Republicans
were present. The tone of the speeches
Was in favor of a vigorous action, II
the Presidents message did not meet
expectations.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Commander Mark Re warded.

WASHINGTON, April 6s-Secretary
Long has recognized the valuable SER
vice rendered by Lieutenant Commando
er Mark, fudge Advocate of the
.Maine" court of inquiry, by assigning
him to command the steam yacht Soy.
ereign,' now being converted into an
auxiliary cruiser, at New York.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
MARKETS..
Chicago sfock.

CnlcAeo. April 6. = Cattle = Re-
ceipts,. 5000; steady; beeves, So 90@
So so; cows and heifers, $2.25@S465
Texas steers, $360@4 .65; stockers and
feeders, $3.75@$4. 70. aga
Sheep. Receipts, 10000; steady to
strong; natives, $4,000 So; westerns,
80. 90@4. rs; lamba, $460@5.9 80.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
sale of vessels.

LONDON, April GA dispatch from
Rome says that contracts have been
signed for the sale of three torpedo
boats to the United States, the armored
cruiser "Guiseppe Garibaldi'' to Spain,
and an armored cruiser "Varez" to the
Argentine Republic.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Army Reore4nIzaslon. !.

WAsn1Neros, D. G., April In the
lHopsel Che army reorganization bin
was the special order for today. Hull,
Chairman Military Affairs COMMITTEE,
explained the features and purposes Of
the bill and the advantages proposed
by the three battalion: fgrmation, 1t
would be murder to order the army IF
the United States to go into battle
Under the present law, he said. The
character Of nfodern ire arms made an
open formation absolutely necessary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
ENGLAND is STILL WITH US

IIsWAsuINaToN, D. c., April 6-Neyer
in recent ears, If ever, has there been
such a demand for admission to the
halls of Congress as today. Tens Of
thousands who swarmed to the Capitol,
believed that on today's action de-
pended peace or war. Women tainted
in the press, old men and children
were crushed by those behind.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06

WASHINGTON, D. G., April 6.-The
Navy department has been informed
of the departure of the "Bache" and
"Mangrove' from Havana, with u
large number of Americans on board.
1t is stated. however, that General
Lee did not sail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Money Market.

New York. April 6.-Money on cali
nominally, at 2@3 per cent. Prime
mercantile paper, 5@6 per cent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
=
PEACE IS
PROMISED
Spain Begins After All to
Meaken on the Cuban
Matter.
EUROPE WILL Al4 N IT
This Country is Willing if
Proper Terms Are
Offered. !.
CUBAN FORCES ARE ACTIVE

MADRID, April 6.-12:l5 p. ma
ministerial cricis is imminent. 1t is
understood that Senior Silvela, leader of
the Dissdent Conservatives, will, if
necessary, accept Office on the program
of an immediate armistice, with full
authority from the autonomist govern
ment to conclude immediate, effectual
peace in Cuba.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Against Presidents Di.crses,on

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 6.-The
Republican conference adjourned at
1l:30 a. M, to meet again at o'clock.
The tone of the meeting was strongly
against empowering the President to
intervene at his discretion.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
Ready to Move.

+ CHICAGO, Ills, April 6.-Specials
from points in the West, where army
posts are located, indicate that orders
have been received from Washington
to. have everything in readiness fol
movement on short notice.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
More war Purchas ses.

NEW YORK. April ga dispatch
from Rome says that the Italian goy-
ernment has sold three first-class
torpedo boats TO the United States, and
denies that Spain has been able to
obtain the italian war snip "Garibaldi."'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
England Our Friend.

LONDON, April 6..-On the highest
authority the Associated Press can an
nounce that the British governmental has
assured the United States of its cordial
sympathy in the Cuban policy.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
snain T6inks war fnevit1 bile.

MADRID. April 6-The Spanish cabi-
net discussed the situation this m orn-
ing. The prevalent opinion was that
peaceful solution OF the situation is
impossible.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1898-04-06
MESSAGE Next Monday.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-After con-
ferences with members of the Foreign
Affairs Committees of both Houses,
the President has decided not to send
in his message until Monday nextq.'s