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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
FURTHER INCREASE OF THE NAVY
THE HOUSE COMMITTEE VOTES FOR SIX TORPEDO
Po.rs AND SIX DEsrRoYERs

THE HOUSE COMMITTEE NOItSo fDft SIN IOtI
BOATS AND SIX DEsTRoYERs.
Washington, March 1.-THE House Commit
tee on Naval Affairs has disposed Of the Ques-
ton OF increases In the number of vessels or
the Navy unless there is some change of sent-
ment among the members The committee. by
a unanimous vote, adopted the motion of Rep
resentative Foss. of Illinois. to authorize the
construction Of six torpedo-boats and six tor
pedo- boat destroyers and the provision has been
ncorporated in the Naval bill II has not been
decided what appropriation will be made FOR
this purpose. 1t is said to be likely that the
torped To- boats will cost in the neighborhood or
100000 each though 1t is possible the sum
given may exceed that. member OF the COM
mittee said that the torpedo boat destroyers
NAV cost between 100000 and S25OOOO each.
There has been no conclusion as to the
amount TO be given for the construction OF the
five new drydocks. about which. however. 1t Is
significant as showing economy that all OF
them except that at Algiers. are to be built or
timber. 800 80 49,,
II is improbable that the bill will be in shape
for report to the House before saturday or Mon
day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18

autonomy. except by force of arms. We have
fought three years not against Spain alone. but
against the whole world. not a helping hand was
extended to us country gave US guar rights
with Spain The right to arm our people by pur-
chase OF weapons I'm this country ana transporting
them to cuba is admitted. but although engaged
from these shores, and again run the gahilet IN
Cuba Our ships and caIgoes were seZed, sup
tectod 10 delay but invariably restored ny tne
slow and costly process of the law. NeVeTtheIeSs
we never faltered. We always appreciated me
fact that the sympathy Of the American peope
was with MS Spain has proved mpotent 70 COM
desires the aid OF the United States TO compel US
I cannot believe that the American Government
would ever lend itself 10 the most treacnerous anu
blood ST aimed monarchy OF history for such a pur-
pose Should such prove TO be the case. however,
/ declare. in the name OF the Cuban people IN
We who have hundreds OF thousands or our
race and families eXterminated by slow Starvation
mander Of sanguinary Spain. VIII nght against
anything but independence no matter VINO
II unfortunately. this Incredible proposal be car,
AGAINST rs in our struggle for freedom ana in oll
of the Spanish monarchy. We VIII hght on; saIiy
but determined; and let history judGe whether me
vanquished had not puIer ideal OF free lnsIitu-
tions than the victors. In such case we VIII Ve
extcrninated but future generations VIII asali
take up our flag and our aspirations, ana Cupa WIN
1et ba free Nor will agree 10 a truce
unt,l our indepcndence Is established. We will con-
tinue 10 fight. as did The Americans under Jackson
a the battle Of New-Orleans. even after me treaty
of peace is signed, if ii should be necessary
The Cubans cannot be convinced that the United
states VIII ever try TO force us to remain unuer tne
Snanish flag but have deemed II my duty 10 hp-
neal 10 the generosity the sympathy and the patrl-
oisrn of the American people to the END tnat tney
NAV understand the justice and hrmness OF our
TOMAS ESTRADA PALMA.
New-York March II. 1895.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
ENGLISH ALLIANCE ADVOCATED.
LORD CHARLES BEREsFoRD SPEAKS oF IT'S ADJ

LORD CHARLES BEREsFORD SPEAKS OF IT'S ADJ
vANrAGEs TO THE UNITED sTATEs-Ins
OPINION OF A WARS OUTCOME
London. March 17.-Rear- Admiral Lord
Charles Beresford, Member Of Parliament for
York City, in an interview to-day warmly ad-
vocated an Anglo American alliance as "a move
In the direction of peace and calculated to i'm
Aensely develop trade" He added
Such an alliance is natural. and ! believe the
mere fact Of It's conclusion would deter others
from attacking any inadequately defended in
terests Of either country. Now is the time to
accomplish IT. when the advantages are appar-
ent to both countries. decade hence. when. II
she desires, the United States can have become
a first-class naval power and will perhaps have
adopted the policy Of free trade. ii might not be
worth her While to undertake the responsibilities
Of an alliance with Great Britain. When Amer
lea has built her Navy she VIII be in a position
to enforce her demands. which will not take her
Ions now with her enormous latent resources
and mechanical and engineering facilities An
Anglo American alliance would be the most
powerful factor in the world for peace and the
development Of commerce"
Speaking of the possibilities Of the United
States going to war, Lord Charles remarked:
If she ever does. no matter what happens at
the beginning she must eventually win. be-
cause OF the enthusiasm and intense patriotism
Of her people"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
Tiffany & Co.
UNION SQUARE
NEW YORK
NEW SQUADRON FORMING.
Continued from first page.
crushing energy. while the vessels themselves
present no practicable target

crushing energy, while the vessels themselves
present no practicable target
THE OREGON COMING TO KEY WEST.
The gunboat Helena reported to the Depart
ment that she had sailed to-day from Funchal
Madeira, for Key West to join the squadron
1t is now said that it has been definitely deter
mined to bring the battle-ship Oregon around
South America TO Key West
The Navy Department has issued orders that
such trial may be made OF the new torpedo
boat Rodgers shall take place while the boat Is
under way Saturday from Baltimore TO Nor
folk. She also will go southwark to join the
fotilla at Key West. The Columbia ana
the Minneapolis are still each two hundred and
sixty men short Of their full quota. but 1t is ex-
pected that enough men will be secured In the
course Of a few days TO enable the ships TO be
sent to Hampton Roads 10 execute the orders
issued to-day. The naval recruiting officers In
the South are meeting with success at New
Orleans. Yesterday they secured forty men who
were well fitted for the Navy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
WORK AT THE TORTUGAS.
CONTRACTORS BIDS TOO EXToRTIoNATE FOR
cONsIp ERATION.

CN)NTRACTORS
CONSIDERATION.
Washington March Il tspeciaD.-Tabulations OF
tho bids for work IN establishing the coaling sta
tons at Torugas indicate that the contractors have
combined 10 make the Government pay dearly FOR
the necessary operations the charges being In most
cases even with the expedition and risks required,
altogether too extortionate consideration. unless
II is decided that the immediate prosecution OF the
Improvement is Indispensable for National security.
The mechanical contrivances for the quick handing
will mark a great change In the present system
and result in large saving to tho Government the
feet as constituted two weeks ago required l2VC
tons of coal, and the bunker capacity OF All the
United States war vessels using Key West as
rendezvous is about 20 Op tons At the Key West
Naval Station. with the present facilities. II costs
81 OS a ton handle this COAL unloading the col
liers and loading the cruisers With the automatic
mechanical conveyors TO be Installed. the expense
will be reduced six cents a ton, which would
make a saving OF .l224o In coalng the present
snuadrOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
TRYING TO BUY WhRSHIPS.
THE CARLO ALBERTO AND BRAzILIAN TORPEDO
CRUISERS.

CRUISERS.
WASHINGTON. March II SpeciaD.-The carlo
Alberto. the new Italian armored cruiser lo'
which negotiations are now pending. Is t"'h-
screw vessel Of 6 800 tons displacement. making
twenty knots with 1880 horse power. carry
ing 600 tons of coal and a complement OF ~"
men. She has six-inch side armor' hVe-inch
battery protection and four-inch protective
deck Her armament is rapid-hre. and consists
of twelve 6-nch six 4.7-lnch. two 3-inch' Twelve
o2inch eight 1.3-inch. two machine guns anu
four torpedo tubes. She is superior to any
Irnited states cruiser except the New-fork ana
the Brooklyn
The Navy is also trying to procure from
,rozu one of the three torpedo cruisers no"
huuaine AT KEEL These vessels are OF LOU tons
ot.Inne,nent are go feet Inches long. ana
800 al feet q inches beam, with maximum
aranpht of 10 feet inches. They are driven py
"a SrnreIers have G,0OO indicated horsepower
80 80 astmated TO steam twenty-five Knots
~ a., armament consists Of two 4-incb quick
Iheil a, ak 22-inch guns and four 14-inch
- 49, Svith three torpedo tubes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
AFFAIRS AT FORT MHENRY.

Baltimore. March Il SpecaD.-Lieutenant Hunt
er. at Fort McIienry Is making slow progress In
enlisting for the 9th Regiment of artillery
which will have It's headquarters there. Not half
OF those who apply are able 10 pass the examina-
tons Lieutenant Lundoen. who has passed his
examination for captain. but who has not Yet been
nominated, has been ordered back to Fort Nc
Henry from Fort Delaware where he went yester-
day with Battery l.. to which he was attached.
II is thought that he will receive his captains
mission Immediately, and be assigned 10 the new
9th Regiment being retained at Fort McHenry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
STRENGTH OF THE MILITIA.
TOTAL ORGANIZED. ia 3G2-AVAlLABLE FC
MILITARY DUTY. 10 3Ol $50


MILITARY DUTY. 103O33o
Washington, March T.-Consderable interest
centres in the strength of the militia force or inc
United States liable TO be called upon In case or
necessity. The aggregate strength OF the force IN
each State is yearly reported 10 the AdJutan'-Gen-
eral OF the Army. who in turn transmits II 10 con-
gress for the information Of that body An an
nual appropriation is made by Congress for the
support and maintenance Of the militia and this Is
allotted the States according to the numeri-
cal strength of the militia of each. The latest re-
port TO Congress the strength OF the militia was
made to Congress by Acting Secretary Meiklejohn.
and based returns received AT the AdJu-
Generals office for 1897. This statement shows
that the total organized strength of the militia OF
the United States Is $50 men, while the number
of men available for military duty Unorganzed).
OF which a report made when the statement
of the militia sent in. was lo,3o 339. The or
ganZed and unorganzed strength of each State
and Territory is as follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
Madrid. January S. 1895
WILL NEVER ACCEPT AUTONOMY.

STATEMENT OF T ESTRADA PALMA-cUBANs TO
FIGHT TILL. DIFFERENTIATED IF NECESSARY
At the Cuban Junta yesterday Tomas Estrada
Palma gave out statement declaring that the
Cuban Republic would never accept autonomy or
anything except absolute independence unless
driven to II by superior force Of arms The state
ment was follows:
The frequency with which there has lately APP
peared IN the public press suggestions made By
malicious misinformed individuals that Cuba
would accept could he forced 10 accept, auton-
omy. anything short Of independence has i'm
PEELED me to make definite and final statement on
this subject
From the first our motto has been Independence
or Death" We are now more firmly than ever
determined TO carry out our programme AS we
will not accept We will not even discuss the pro-
posals Of autonomy.
After three years OF the most sangulnlry bar
barous and unc!vilized warfare OF modern times
carried on 10y Spain, We are stronger than ever IL
Is FOR ms TO say what Will satisfy us. for others
our Ideals and our national honor can cor de
the keeping Of ourselves alone
cannot think that the American people have
forgotten the principle laid down In their own
Declaration ~ Independence nor can believe that
any true American can be found who would advise
VA TO for4ake the IDEAL OF republican government
for the monarchcal. even In IT'S most liberal form
There Is no way TO compel the Cubans to accept
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
- RELIEF FOR SUFFERING cuBANs.

The United States transport Kenneth started
Wednesday night for Matanzas. Cuba with a cargo
OF provisions for the suffering reconcentrados The
greater part OF the provisions were sent by the
Red Cross Society. OF Philadelphia, and had been
bought by private subscription.
The Kenneth carried l2I bags OF -four. 397 pounds
O., beans ten cases OF canned goods, two cases OF
white beans. tNenty-one boxes and three barrles OF
clothing four boxes OF salt three boxes OF grocer
les one box Of cereals twenty-five boxes OF crack
ers ll33 cans OF condensed milk one case of lard
and one case Of medicine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
CONTRABAND IN RELIEF SUPPLIES.
THE CoNSIGNoRS OF THE PACKAGE DlsCOV-
FRED MAKE AFFIDAvITs TO PROVE THAT
THEY SENT ONLY FOOD


Newark ~ j. March Is (SpeciaD-The Cuban
Relief Committee In Newark is investigating the
source OF a box of supplies sent to Havana. when
upon It's arrival there is alleged to have been found
to contain dutiable goods The box was sent by
the local committee for Mrs W. VI Raab of Bloom
field sister OF the conslgnee. II was packed
by a clerk in the grocery store OF 5. scheuer a.
Son In Newark and at the Relief Committees
rooms iron bands placed around It, When
the box was opened in Havana II is alleged that
the food had been replaced by twenty-five dozen
gold washed rings, Japanese gold-polnt brass Dut-
tons and other dutiable articles
The treasurer OF the Newark Relief committee Is
William NJ Roberts OF Marshall ~ BAH, clothiers.
and his name written on the box Yesterday
Mr. Roberts transmitted 10 the Federal AUTHORITIES
affidavits showing what the contents or the poX
were when II shipped from Newark; Mrs
Raab has been active in Bloomfield for cuban re-
lief and about month ago she called on Mr..
Roberts and showed him n letter from her sister
in Cuba telling about the restitution OF the sister
family since their plantation had been DESTROYED by
the Spaniards She requested permission 10 send
and accordingly the box sent in care OF Consul
General Lee
Another box packed In the same way. was
shipped for Mrs Raab by the committee Yesterday.
Mayor Seymour said yesterday that the fact vas
recalled that on the day the first box was packed
u stranger left package In the packing room ana
said ne would call for Il. When he returned the
package had disappeared. and it might have got
into the box.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
THREATENING TO BLOW Up A TEXAN CITY.

Laredo. Tex. March lion several occasions
since the blowing up OF the Maine In Havana Har-
Dor anonymous letters have been addressed to
Mayor Chrsten OF this city. warning him Of .
plot prepared by Spanish residents here and N
Nuevo Laredo. Mexico, 10 blow up this city Win
dynamite should hostilities arise between tho
United States and Spain. liste heed has Deen
paid TO the warnings but another letter containing
Violent threats has just been received, ana mas
caused considerable comment The Mayor nae e.
dered the arrest OF all suspicious characterA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
,,rNnfvG THE POSTOFFICE BILL

vvosb,npton. March l7.-No political questions
mara discussed in the House to-day. The whole
sess,on was devoted strictly 10 the fostofhce Ap-
,,rorri,tion bill which taken up FOR amend
r,rsrt under the five-mnute rule. Inc questions
which consumed the major portion OF the INN ic-
ia,ed to the allowance for clerk nlIe az postoHlc's
IA IN rural free delivery. The House Increased
Tho allowance for rural free delivery from Sl',"
~ 5000 900 and defeated the proposition Tor In
creased clark hire
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
INCORPORlTED IN NEW-JFRSEY

Trenton March II (SpecaD.-The following com
panies were Incorporated to-day:
The Littleton Water Power and Light Company.
OF Jersey city. capital 5000 Corporators-William
H. Hood. a. +. Bennett and Hunter Wykes. CT
Now York
Aaron Ward & Sons, OF Newark. wholesale
growers; capital $4,000. Corporators-Edward T.
Ward and Cyrus ID. Axtell. OF Newark and Fred.
erick r. Ward, Of East Orange.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
WANT TO NAME THE NEW CRUISERS.

Washington March l7-Nearly every town In
the country large enough in its own estimation 10
justify such claim has applied TO Secretary Long
10 name one Of the newly-acquired Brazilian crus-
ers in It's honor A telegram from the New-Or-
leans newspapers was efectual In bringing the en-
tire Louisiana delegation 70 the Navy Department
Albany n Y IL also formidable candidate for
md senator Platt called on Secretary Long little
before noon to urge that the ship be called the
Albany adding in support OF the application that
Albany was the birthplace OF Captain Sigsbee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
TWO MAINE VICTIMS BURIED.

BODIES FOLLOWED TO The TRAN y B1 = bVUFN0
OF BIrEJACKETS-TIE PORTER ARRIVES.
Key West March 1.-Two unidentified bodies OF
victims Of the Maine disaster which arrived here on
the Olivette from Havana. last night were buried
this morning squad OF blueackets from the
Nashville followed the bodies to the graves. The
funeral service read by Chaplain Royce Of the
cruiser New York.
The Fern sailed early this morning for Havana.
Admiral Sicard said; With the Montgomery at
Havana we must have some boat TO run errands.
Some other vessel probably the Nashville. will carry
provisions to Cuba.
The torpedo boat Porter arrived here this morn
ing from the feet at the Tortugas Islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
SENIOR POLO CALLS ON JUDGE DAY.
Pacific ASSURANCES SAID TO HAVE BEEN EN-
CHANGED.

Washington, March 1.-THE Spanish Minister
called AT the state Department at 3 O'Clock this
af,ernoon and remained with Judge Day over an
,orr Roth were extremely reserved at the
Lao ~ the conference. 1t Is understood. how
e,.or ,ba, II developed no new phases, but was
oen.raI talk in which pacific assurances were
Exchanged and a hopeful view OF the s'"H''oh
fnlrn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18

A recapitulation Of this total by arms OF service
Is as follows: General 80: officers the general
staff 9le: regimental field and stan. 80 company
officers 5SO2: commissioned officers. O46o.
musicians 4644; privates S0OE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18

On ootn sides with fairness and candor that
would lead to a right and satisfactory conclusion
ana avoid any disturbance Of the relations between
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER BOUGHT.
THE UNITED STATES PURCHASES A VESSEL WITH
SPEED OF THIRTY KNOTS. BEING BUILT

London. March 17.-According to a dispatch
from Sunderland. the United States Govern
ment has purchased a torpedo-boat destroyer
from Doxford, shipbuilder of that place.
II is further said that the torpedo boat de-
stroyer purchased by the United States at Sun
derland is 10 have a speed Of thirty knots per
hour Men reported 10 be working day and
night in order to complete the boat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-18
The Most Acceptable
Wedding Present

this s.ason, will be fc~id
among the COMPACT sets
OF sterling silver forks and
spoons.
We are now showing
many combinations ofthese
sets, ranging from five
dozen Upward.
They are selected from
our current oopyrgbtedpat-
terms Of forks and spoons,
sold at
500 per Ounce
The highly polished
wood compact cabinets,
with lock and key, are
marked equally close, in
harmony with the prices
Of the silver.
Tiffany & Co.'S prJducts can Be
purchased only direct from their own
establishment.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-18
At The Auditorium,

Mr.. Walker Whiteslde and his comp
any will be the attraction at the Audi
torium Wednesday. Jan. 4th, present.
ing his new play, THE Red Coclkade,"
founded on M. Ponsard's great roman
tic comedy drama, Lion Amoureaux."
This play depicting the turbulent
scenes during the French Revolution
and the Reign of Terror has been
for some time the best play at the the
atre Francais, Paris, and the English
version bids fair to equal in popularity
that of the original.
Geo p. Goodale, dramatic editor OF
the Detroit Free Press, has this to say
of Mr.. Whiteside
walker Whiteside at the age of 30
has gained a position that commands
respectful admiration. He possesses
exceptional natural gifts, which he has
cultivated with ceaseless industry and
with a soul on fire. Temperament
impulse and environment early con-
spired to make him an actor He has
drunk of the pure waters of poetry,
and the exhilarating influence of the
draught will remain with him to the
end of his days. For this and for 9th
er reasons his present engagement is
doubly welcome.
Under the management of Louis M.
LuchS
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-18
Editing Newspaper on Pixies Peak.

Unique among the newspaper offices
Of the United States and probably the
highest in the world, is that on Pixies
Peak, says the Boston Transcript.
The paper is being published twice a
day out among the trees that are very
scanty up at timber line. The pub
Usher is r. B. Wilson.
For several years Wilson has been
publishing newspapers in the noun
tains When he started the Pixies
Peak News it was with some misglv-
ings. He located his Office on the very
peak, but The storms are so frequent
chat he found it better to move down a
little. However, he is yet 1900 feet
above the level of the sea.
Himself, his wife, and their daugh-
/ ter 40 all the work on the paper. When
the train on the cog road zones puff
/ ing US way up from Manitou, The pass
engers are induced to give their names
| Then, while they go to the top, the pa
| per is printed, and in it are the names
of all who have been on the peak that
day. There is large sale among the
passengers, as they desire the papers
/ for souvenirs.
Not much news is in this mountain
top paper, for there is little happening
| on Pixies PeaA. With the coming of
/ the early storms of winter the paper
is suspended for the visitors are not
/ there TO buy the copies The press
and type are moved TO the town below
and there continue in service as an aid
to a local paper until there Is a re-
sumption Of the summer sightseeing
and travel up the peak.
The one annoyance OF the printer Is
the rene hunter. When his back is
turL.i thcfe IS 4 rush of laughing
girls for the typa cases to gather type
for souvenirs Of the trip. He has sew
eral times been compelled 20 replace
tyre taken in this way. One day he
published q notice saying:
"IHl there are seen o pheW mistakes
in ruIs PAPER, and we phail to spell all
names right, do not biame us, phor il
Is The best we can do Some phhghty
girls phrom Boston philohed all our
ephs.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1898-12-18
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Useful XMAS
Presents.

In buying presents for your friends
it is we'll to select something that is
useful as well as ornamental.
We have Il very fiue line of useful
goods that will last and be a benefit to
the receiver for years, such as Gas and
Steel Ranges, Sewing Machines, $40
$25, $50, s35 $40 each, all guaranteed.
Carpet Sweepers $3.50 and $500.
Also bicycles make a good present
Then we have n large line of smaller
goods, Rodgers Silver Knives and
Forks and Spoons, Table and Pocket
Cutlery and CARVING Sets, the price of
which will enable any one to make
some one happy.
Then comes large line of Nickle-
plated and Aluminium Ware, Chatting
Dishes, Tea Kettles, Crumb Erays, Far
ina Kettles, and hundreds of smaller
articles.
Then we have a good assortment of
Fancy Articles, Writing Sets, Nut
Cracks, Fruit Knives, etc. If you want
to see the largest window full of good
hings in the city, it is to be found at
249-25l Second Street.
HAGAN g. SCHAD,
TDE OwI, uARDyVADE STnRE