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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
DR.. WISE SEATED.
Congressman Young DepOsed by
strict Party Vote.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-Special-The
contested election case OF Wise VS.. Young
from the Second Virginia District was
decided to-day ia favor OF the contestant
Dr. Wise who is a Republican. by party
vote, the majority for Or. Wise being
thrty-nine.
Speeches for tho contestant were made
by Messrs Crumpacker Of Indiana, and
Grosvenor. Of Ohio. Republicans. and for
the contestec by Congressman w. a
Jones. OF Virginia. Mr.. Young took his
defeat gracefully.
The great speech Of the whole debate
was made by Mr.. Jones. He was scath-
ing in his remarks on Or. Wise. Notwith-
standing the fact that the Republican
members had said they had made uD
their minds 10 vote for Or. Wise, many
Democrats thought that Mr.. Jones
speech might possibly turn the tide.
General GrosvenOrs speech in behalf Of
Wise was warm and al times spicy. He
said the Virginia methods OF elections
were "wilful, malicious outrageous vio-
lations OF law" lie spoke of them as
outrages on the body polite.
The Republican members who absent
ed themselves did so rather than vote
against Young. VINO had made himself
very popular personally.
The only other Virginia case 20 be dis
posed of Is Brown VS. Swanson. II IS
conceded by Republicans that Swanson
will not be unseatcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
BLANCO'S FABRICATl0NS.
He, Too, Has Contracted the Type
writer" Disease.

MADRID. April &-5 r.. Nh the
Senate Marshal Count chaste eulogizsd
the army in Cuba and recalled his expert
ence forty-hve years ago when. as Cap
aain-Ceneral OF Cuba. he ordered the
forts 10 lire on the Anglo American iiees.
which was Obliged 70 retire. G said no
hoped General Blanco would fulnil MS
promise TO CONS through the connict
dead or victorious. (Cheers)
The Congress dover house OF the Ssr-
tes). which met for the first time sincs
the assassination OF Senor del Castillo,
nassed a resolution OF coincidence.
A deputy then raised the question OF the
rise OF exchange.
senor Pulgcerver IN reply said that ths
government would do It's utmost TO pre-
vent a further rise. adding:
'sThe fall IN spanish funds Is due 70
exaggerated fears based upon the con-
aIcf with America. The payment OF the
coupons Is assured. and even admitting
that Spain has TO traverse further diff
ficuIties. the country will recover easily.
we are believed TO be In a worse position
than We really are In. and there is no
reason for the present pesslmism-"
General Bianco cables that the situ4r
ton n pechanged tlls Dispatch saye;
"ThIs CruesdaY evening a disision -
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ing for the cooperation OF the insurgents
In tho invasion Of Eastern Cuba by the
forces Of the United States. The tlme
and place OF invasion will be controlled
by events and the character OF Lieuten-
ant Rowan's dispatches.
Lieutenant Rowan was detailed from
the Bureau of Information for this dan
gerous service-dangerous because in his
civilian dress he is liable 10 be treated as
n spy lie speaks Spanish. and knows
Cuba, having written a book on the SUD-
ject: moreover. he Is an expert map
maker.
Lieutenant Rowan left Washington un-
der instant orders on April 18TH lie was
directed TO wait here prepared TO go 10
Porto Rico or Cuba. AS he went TO
Eastern Cuba IL IS inferred that blow
will be struck there before one Is struck
at Porto Rico.
with him he took an official Spanish
section map OF Eastern Cuba, with
emcndations made by the War Depart
ment photographers.
The expectation is that General CaliNto
Garcia will dispose his forces To cover Il
landing of United States troops as pre-
arranged.
4 courier with Lieutenant Rowan's nrst
dispatches TO the War Department Will
probably leave General Garcia's camp
next week.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
ENGLAND'S NEUTRALITY.
The Proclamation Defining Her Posi-
sition Issued.

LONDON, April 26.-An extraordinary
issue of the London Gazette. issued this
morning. contained the customary Royal
proclamation Of neutrality defining the
attitude OF British officials and British
subjects during the war between Spain
and the United States.
1t is identical with the proclamation
issued at the time Of the China-Japaneso
war.
The instructions 20 the Admiralty and
colonial authorities regulating the beIIg-
erents' use OF British ports Is dated April
2lst and gives the belligerents twenty
four hours to leave.
This accounts for the departure Of the
United States squadron from Hong Kong
and the orders given TO the Spanish tor
pedo boat Audcz TO leave Queenstown.
Some OF the newspapers here assert
that the rule I'm regard To coal being con-
traband OF war Is new but It Is identical
with Lord Granyilles proclamation Of
1870 at the time OF the outbreak OF the
Franco-Prussian war, and identical with
the proclamation issued al the time Of the
commencement OF hostilitics between
China and Japan Prohibiting supplies be
ing furnished TO beliigcrent ships, except
provisions and coal sufficient to carry a
vessel TO the nearest port of her own
country. no coal TO be again supplied
10 the ship without special permission
within three months OF the time she had
previously been supplied.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
SUMMARY OF
THE NEWS.

The Lighthouse tender Man
grove captured the big Spanish
liner Panama and towed her to
Key West.
The gunboat Newport captured
two small coasting vessels.
The President issued procla-
nation defining the attitude of the
United States as to naval warfare
and repudiating privateering.
Lieutenant r. {. Croxton was
APPOINTED muster officer for the
Virginia troops which rendezvous
in Richmond.
Nearly all foreign nations have
declared strict neutrality during
the Hispano- American conflict.
Judge William R. Day was cons
frmed as Secretary or State.
The amendments offered to the
war revenue bill providing for an
income tax aud coming of the
seignorage were defeated.
Commander Horace Elmer. late
of the Mosquito Fleet, died IN
Brooklyn.
Spain issued an appeal to the
powers, villifying the United States
and Gen. Fitzhugh Lee.
The liner Paris was sighted on
the high seas by tie Majestic Mon
day morning.
The United States is said to have
purchased two more vessels.
The Minneapolis and Columbia
off the coast of Maine.
Many Governors of States re-
sponded to the Presidents call for
troops.
The war revenue bill to be voted
on by the House Friday.
Both houses of Congress agreed
to the conference report oil the
army reorganization bill.
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bureau, rendered bis resignation Of that
place. and asked 90 Doe given q wars hip
After considering the matter FOR day
cor two the Secretary MAS obliged TO ask
Commodore Bradford 90 withdraw his re-
quest as il would Doe exceedingly diff
cult. if not impossible. 10 nll his place
in The department
Among the orders isgucd to-day was
ono directing Captain A. y. 9iahan. the
author and world-Tenowcd authority on
naval tactics. To- report for duty at the
Navy Department. Captain Mahan IS q
retired oiDccr. and viii be- assigned 10 "a
position on tho Strategic Board. Probably
De will replace Admiral Walker for whom
the President and Secretary Long cher
ish the highest regard on account OF bis
professional ability, and who IS 10 be as
signed 90 tho duty Of the highest char
actor in thc immediate future.
Upon the recommendation Of Captain
Lcmly. Judge Advocatc-Gcncral, Secre-
tary Long to-day directed the release
from q Boston naval prison of twenty
eight sailors. The men have been in PIT
son for various infractions OF military
law. and the department believes that
conditions warrant their restoration 20
active life.
IL appears that the appointment Of Com
m0dorc Irwin 10 command the mosquito
iieet was caused by the ill-health OF
Commander Elmer
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
SWANSON'S AMENDMENT.
He Secures a Slight Betterment OF the
War Revenue Bill

WASHINGTON. Arril 26. Special.
The revenue bill. which was reported to-
day. will be debated Wednesday Thurs
day and Friday. and the vote will be
taken Friday afternoon. Chairman DING
ley intended 20 have the vote taken
Thursday, but agreed to Friday as con-
cesslOn 20 the Democrats.
The important amendment offered BY
the Democrats in the committee We're
voted down. but Mr.. Swanson succeeded
in adding a small clause making the ven
dee and not the vendor pay the Increased
tax where a manufacturer had contracted
10 make up a certain lot Of tobacco on
the per cn.t. basis. This Is following
the act OF 1854.
The Democrats will attempt to get In
their amendments under the five minute
rule but they will fail.
The bill will pass the House Just as II
Is The 12-cent tobacco tax VIII, II Is
conceded By representatives OF the tobac-
co interest. get through the Senate. but
the retrc..slve feature may possibly be
stricken OUT.
Mr.. Bosher and Mai. Patton. represent.
ing the Richmond tobacco trade, arrived
here tonight.
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MADRID, April 25.-Delayed in trans
mission).-The Pals to-day announced
that the Spanish admiral IN command OF
the feet at st. Vincent, Cape Verde
Islands, has cabled TO the government
here that when the United States fleet
is before havana his place is not at the
Cape Verde Islands. adding that no
would sail against the American squad
ron in the morning, order oF no order.
In the Spanish Senate yesterday Count
Almenas asked whether the government
adhered strictly TO the treaty OF Paris
in regard to prlyateers or whether Il
would issue letter of marque 70 any
one asking for such authority.
The Premier. Sencr Sagssta. said this
moment was inopportune to reply TO tho
question.
On Count Almenas insisting upon an
answer to his question, the Minister for
Foreign Aairs, Sonor Gullon. said Spain
occupied the same position as she held
before the treaty or Paris.
SPAIN TO THE POWERS.
$50 p. M.-The Spanish government to-
day sent circular 10 the Powers. sup
plementing it's circular OF April 18th, ex-
pressing regret at the hard necessity Of
being compelled TO appeal 10 force in or
der to 'epel the scandalous aggression
OF the United states and defend the ma
tlonal dignity and historical integrity OF
the Fatherland.
Continuing, the circular note says:
History presents few instances wherein
the reason Is SO evident on the one p&rs
and the outrage so disguised on tho other
Spain has on her side right. correct proc
cedure and prudence. while the United
States has on her side only dislcyalty
and the impulse OF unbrlded ambitions"
After reference 20 the ''execrabie
conduct" OF General Ftzhtah Lee. the
note roproduoes the text Of the resolu-
tions OF Congress undermining the last
words 'as intended to deceive the
Cubans."
II Is then predicted that the island OF
Cuba will not be declared pacifed until
1T IL ready for annexation"
Further on the note gives the details
OF the rupture OF the negotiations be-
tween spain and the United states. con-
cludng with the following declaration;
EXPECT CUBAN ASSISTANCE.
"Tho Spanish people await the attack
with tranquil serenity. decided 10 soil
their lives dearly ana 10 detend cueIBets-
cally their right 20 remain In America.
confident that IN ihis work they will have
the assistance Of the Cubans who are
Spaniards like themselves"
II A. M-The general public here Is In
the dark in regard 10 the Spanish war
movements, the Spanish newspapers
mako no mention OF them while fully re-
cordlng the tactics of the American feet
Judging from me available advicss.
Spain seems 10 have the tactics OF the
badger.
II Is generally believed that I'm conson-
ance with this policy, the Spanish feet
unless compelled to tight VIII avoid en-
gagements and the fastest ships viii be
employed TO destroy the commerce Of the
United States The newspapers to-day
reflect general satisfaction at tho unani-
nifty OF the support given the government
by the COrtes yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
THE RULES OF
NAVAL WARFARE.
The President Outlines the Plan to
Be Pursued.

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 26-fhe
President to-day issued the following pro-
olamation respecting the rights OF Span
ish vessels now In or bound 10 United
States ports and also with regard TO the
right of search:
By the President Of the United States OF
Amorica-A Proclamation:
Whereas. by an act OF Congress, APP
proved April IS, 1895. II Is declared that
war exists and that war has existed
since the 2lst day OF April a. ID. lS9S. In
cluding said day. between the United
states of America and the Kingdom OF
Spain. and
Whereas. it being desirable that such
war should be conducted upon and In
harmony with tho present views OF ma
tions and sanctioned by recent practice, It
has already bee announced that the policy
of this Government will not be TO resort
10 prlvateerng. but 70 adhere TO the
rules of tho declaration Of Paris:
THE PROCLAMATION.
Now. therefore I. william Mckinley.
President of the United states OF Ame-
rica. by virtue OF the power vested In me
by the action and the laws, do hereby
declare and proclaim:
First-The neutral flag covers enemys
goods. with the exception Of contraband
OF war.
Second-Neutral goods not oontraband
of war are not liable TO contiscation under
the enemys hag.
Third -Blockades, in order to be binding,
must be effective.
Fourth-Spanish merchant vessels In
any ports or places within the United
states shall be allowed until May p.
1898. inclusive, for loading their cargoes
and departing from such ports or places,
and such Spanish merchant vessels II met
al sea by any United States ships shall
be permitted 90 continue their voyage II.
on examination of their papers, It shah
appear that their cargoes were taken
on board before the expiration Of the
above term, provided that nothing
herein contained shall apply TO Spanish
vessels having on board any officers In
the military or naval service Of the
enemy or any coal except such as may
be necessary for their voyage) or any
other articles prohibited or oontraband
Of war. or any dispatch OF or TO the
Spanish Government
WHAT VESSELS ARE SAFE.
Fifth-Any Spanish merchant vessel
which. prior TO April 2i. 1898. shall have
sailed from any foreign port bound for
any port or place In the United States,
shall be permitted TO enter such port or
place, and TO discharge her cargo and
afterward forthwith to depart without
molestation; and any such vessel II met
at sea by any United States warship.
shall be permitted. to continue her voyage
10 any port not blockaded
Sixth-The right OF search Is to be ex-
ercised with strict regard for the right
OF neutrols. and the voyages or mail
steamers are not 20 be interfered with,
except on tho clearcst grounds OF sus-
picion Of a violation OF the law in respect
of contraband or blockade.
fSignedD WILLIAM MKINLEY.
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General Fitzhugh Lee Is said 10 have
become pretty well convinced that it viii
not be necessary TO send any soldiers to
Cuba.
lie doubts that any great naval battle
will be fought.
The General has been q close student
Of the events Of The last few days and
il would not surprise him If the war
with Spain should result in littlo or no
bloodshed. in the FIRST place. the Span
ish navy would be at q serious disadvan-
tage should il come over TO Cuba and
make war on the American vessels. Spain
would he far from her base of supplies
and the question OF coal would be
serious one 90 solve.
General Lees idea seems 10 be that the
blockade OF Cuba may result I'm driving
Spain out Of the island. Provisions are
scarce in Havana and the Spaniards can
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27

(Who may be appointed MaJor-benerdi)
not hold out very long. Meantime, the
United States are sending provisions to
the people within the territory occupied
By the insurgents.
GENERAL LEES MOVEMENTS.
General Leo spent the most OF yester-
dav in debating letters. He was IN the
lobby of the jefferson for an hour In the
afternoon At night he had few per-
sonal friends to call on him ana ne re-
tired early.
The General received no Official ntor-
nation from Washington
II is said the regular army officers are
fighting the proposed appointment OF Lee
as a maior-general Not that they have
any personal objection 20 him but they
do not see why he should be appointed
over them. This is especially true OF
the brlgaders and others who are look
ing for promotions.
4 POPULAR SECTION.
The President Is no doubt somewhat
puzzled "a to what he should do. To make
T.ee a maior-general would be 20 offend
the regular army and not 10 appoint him
would be a very unpopular act as far as
the masses OF the people In all sections
of the country are concerned.
A Pittsburg gentleman stopping ar the
Jefferson saws the people In his state are
becoming a little restless. They think
CONTINUED on Second Pagc)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. April 2d---Following. Is
the weather forecast for Wednesday:
Virginia-Fair weather Wednesday pre-
ceded by threatening weather and possi-
bly, showers In the morning IN southeast
portion, warmer. northerly WINGS.
North Carolina. South Carolina-1ener-
auy fair Wednesday. preceded oy showers
in the morning near the coast. warmer ~
the Interior winds becoming northwest
erly,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
STILL AT CAPE VERDE. ,
The Spanish FIotilla Gives Indications
of Leaving.

ST. VINCENT, CAPE DE VERDE
ISLANDS. April 26.-6:H r. M.-The
Spanish fleet Is still here and there IS no
sign OF It's intention 70 put to seat o-day.
Ammunition and projectiles are placed
ready on deck, and on board the war
sbins the men appear 10 be anxious 10
dgbt The squadron Is still busy toaling
and taking stores on board.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
INVASION OF CUBA.
The War Departments in Communica-
tion With Garcia.

KINGSTON. JAMAICA, April 2s.-First
Lieutenant Andrew Rowan. OF the Nlne-
teenth Infantry. under orders from the
War Department. was landed on the Gu
ban coast. somewhere west OF santiago
probably before dawn ON Monday MS
,.uban guides ana an open sail-boat were
used. The guides have not returned
IieutensnI Rowan il on hiz way 30 the
caalp OF General Cllixte Garcia. lis Will
represent the War Department In arraDg-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
MAY Be MASSACRED.
Insurgents Gather Around the Span
iards at Manila.

HONG KONG. April 26.-Mail advices
u,hich reached here to-day from Manila,
dated Saturday last, say the Insurgents
were then gathering In masses around
Nre,iia and that a massacre OF the Span
iards al that port was apprehended.
IN is also announced In the. dispatches
tbst the Spaniards have laid mines about
Manila. - ,-.... ,,tr.
The United States squadron leaves Mlrs
Eav to-morrow to watch the Philippine
Tho insurgent leader Aguinaldo IS on
bo,rd tbe United States cruiser Olympia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
AN APPEAL
BY SPAIN.
Her Circular Letter to
the Powers.
ABUSIVE DOCUMENT
The United States Accused Of
SCandalouS Aggression.
IRIS EXECRABLE CONDUCT.
Consul General and Con-
greSS Scored.
LEES EXECRABLE CONDUCT.
Consul General and Con-
greSS Scored.
ATTEMPT TO DECEIVE CUBANS

The Intervention Resolution 30 Demon
inated..The Spanish People, Asserts
the Letter, TRANQUILITY Await At
tack, and Are Prepared to
Defend Their Right to
Remain in America,
And are Confident
Of the Assist
ancc ofthc
Cubans
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
Spaniards In Hard Luck,

MIDDLESBORO. KY. April 28-Two
Spaniardg with bears were run out OF
Jonesvile. Va. ono WAS seriously hurt
but they escaped.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
Heavy HaiIin Dinwiddie.

PETERSBURG. VA. Apri ~. Special.
A heavy hail storm passed over pinWtd-
.,ie county in tho vicinity OF Church Road
on the Norfolk and Western railroad yes
tefday. which did much damage 10 Fruit
trees and vegetation. '.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
Third of a Million Failure.

LIVERPOOL. April 26.-The liabilities
OF Sherwood Thompson Il Co, who oper-
ated through the Southern States under
the firm name OF John Sherwood x CO..
whose failure was announced yesterday.
are estimated at $4,000. The firm was
an old established cotton brokerage con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
4 New President.

BRISTOL. TENN. April p. Special -
Professor W. A. Tharp. Of Little Rock
Ark. a graduate Of Toronto University
was to-day elected president of Southwest
Virginia Institute.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
RANGEoF THERMoMETER.

Following was the range OF the ,nef-
momcter al the Times office yestergss
Ats,A NJ 81: fs NJ. ~; 2 '. N. oS,
q p. NJ. 80: % L. NJ. ~. 40 a.. ~. Mean
temperature, 81 l-C.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
GLADSTONE'S CONDITION..
He Passes Bad Night, Periodic Pains
Having Returned.

LONDON, April 26.-Mr. Gladstone. il
was announced from Hawarden to-day.
did not sleep so well last night. The
periods Of paia have recommended.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
Her Decision Of More Advantage
10 Us Than Spain.
WASHINGTON IS WARLIKE.
National Capital Scene of
Action.
SECRETARY SHERMAN RETIRES,

Judge Day Formally Confirmed as
His Successor. - The Presidents
ProcIamation-Its Eject May
be the Release of Some Ofthe
Captured Spanish Vessels,
AuAmcriCan Consuls
Safely out ofSpain
No late OnCial
News From
Havana.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-27
THE WAR MAY
BE BL00DLESS
Lee Doubts That There
VIII Be Fighting.
MAY WIN.
1t is Possible Spain viii Quietly
Retire.
TOO FAR FROM BASE or SUPPLIES

Enemy is at Serious Disadvantage,
and IL Would Not be Surprising if
her Navy Should Keep Away
from Cuba.-Rcgular Army
Officers Opposed to MAX
ing Lee Major.General
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Continued on Second Pagc)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-15
IMPROVEMENTS At CATHEDRAL.
The Sanctuary to lie ENLARGED nnd
Now Decorations Added.

Bishop A. Van de Vyver contemplates
shortly some changes at the Cathedral
within the sanctuary
1t is proposed to enlarge the sanctuary
some three or four feet, substituting a
brass altar-rail for the present one. the
side affairs. which are now within the
inches. will be brought forward and stand
upon ONYX pillars. while statues of 81.
Joseph and the Blessed Virgin VIII be
placed I'm the two inches, where hereto
fore were paintings representing THESE
personages. The painting of the Blessed
Virgin was destroyed as a result OF the
fre-the plastering crumbled away under
the work of repairing the sacristry. II
was i'm the contemplation Of restoring
this picture upon the wall that the above
mentioned improvements suggested them
selves.
The contracts for the affairs have al
ready been given out TO a Baltimore
house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-04-15
CITY ORDINANCES.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND
REORDAIN SECTION or CHATTER
So OF THE CITY ORDINANCES
CONCERNiNG DISTRACTIONS ~
RAILROAD STATIONS AND STEAM
BOAT WHARVES. AND CLIMBING
OF BOYS on CARS, sc.
(ApprOVed April D. 1881
Be il Ordained by the Council OF the
City of Richmond, That section Of chap
ter IS OF the city ordinances. concerning
Instructions al railroad stations and
steamboat wharves, and climbing OF
BOYS on cars. &c. be amended ana reor-
dained 40 as to read as follows:
2 IL shall be unlawful for any person
al any such station or wharf to make
any unnecessarily loud cutlery or clamor
or TO solicit custom or employment In a
tone louder than "A conversational one
or TO take hold OF any passengers per-
son. clothing. baggage. or properly, un-
less previously requested By such pas
senser 10 do so Nor shall any person
solicit custom or employment. except
selling daily papers. from any one when
in a hotel omnibus. hack, or other We
hlcle. TO be or being conveyed 10 or IRON
a hotel or depot, or from any person
when within ten feet OF the curbihs oil
the sidewalk surrounding a Motel
This ordinance shall be In force from
and after its due publication.
""" BEN. T. AUGUST,
m ,o-st CITY Clerk