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The herald., 1898-04-23
THE FLYING SQUADRON
Waiting for the Spanish Flotilla to
Show Up

| FORT MONROE, Va, April 22.-Visit-
ors were not allowed on board the ships oil
the flying squadron during the day. The
Minneapolis had sub-caliber practice the
greater part of the afternoon and all the
ships used their searchlights and signaled
by lantern tonight. 1t was generally ad.
mitted that the battleship Oregon was in
danger of attack, but few expressed any
doubt as to her ability to take care Of
herself
The fact that two Golfers and hospital
ship have been rushed to the squadron
and that one of the Golfers was hurriedly
filed seems to indicate that hurried call
to move is expected. The opinion of many
officers seems to be that this fleet will
leave the instant it becomes known that
the Cape Verde island fleet Of the Spanish
is in motion. If the fleet stays for any
period of time it would not be surprising
if the Columbia and Minneapolis were sent
out on prize-seeking expeditions.
Wild Rumors
LONDON, April 22.-The Daily Chron-
icle publishes a dispatch from Liverpool
which says a private cablegram received
there reports that the American fleet off
Key West has captured a British steamer,
probably the Gracia, flying the Spanish
flag, which cleared Pensacola April Is
and was bound for Liverpool.
The Chronicle also publishes rumor
that the American liner Paris had already
been captured by Spanish warships.
Harbor Defense
SAN FRANCISCO, April PA boat
load of switches for use in connection
with marine mines and torpedoes was
brought over from Goat island today. The
switches were taken to the depot for ship
ment to San Diego, where, it is said, they
will be used in connection with the sys-
TEN OF coast defense.
No Spies Allowed
SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.-Under in
structions received today from Governor
Budd all visitors will henceforth be for
hidden access to the naval reserve boat
Marion. A guard of ten men was placed
on board and a sentry has been detailed to
pace the dock. to which the Marion is
moored. These orders were issued on in
formation furnished the officials to the
effect that two Spaniards have planned
the destruction of the Marion which car
ries several fine guns and is well supplied
with ammunition. The monitor, however
would be of little service in the event of
an attack on this city.
The herald., 1898-04-23
Coal Is Contraband

LONDON, April PA special dispatch
from Madrid says the Spanish government
has been officially notified that Great
Britain will regard coal as a contraband of
war.
The herald., 1898-04-23
A Protocol Signed

LIMA, Peru, April 22.-It is credibly re-
ported that the protocol between the Peru
Wan and Chilean governments was signed
today at Santiago de Chile by the Peruvian
plenipotentiary and the Chilean foreign
minister. If sanctioned by the congresses
of the two nations the only black cloud on
the horizon of the Pacific, the dispute as to
the provinces of Tacna and africa, will be
removed.
The herald., 1898-04-23
State Treasurer Green

SACRAMENTO, April Ex-Governor
Budd this afternoon appointed VIII s.
Green of Colusa to be state treasurer, vice
Levi Rackliffe, deceased. Mr.. Green has
for many years been editor Of the Colusa
Sun. He is a prominent Democrat, and
until recently was United States surveyor
general for California, when he was sue
ceeded by ]. M. Gleaves Of Shasta Mr..
Green has gone to San Francisco to confer
with Governor Budd.
The herald., 1898-04-23
The Fair Estate

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.-The bill OF
exceptions in the matter of the James G..
Fair estate, which was said to have been
lost, has been found. The document was
deposited in County Clerk Curry's safe,
and when it was wanted those who had
put it away had forgotten about the tram
saction. The paper will be filed among
the archives of the supreme court.
The herald., 1898-04-23
Epworth Leaguers

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22.-Delegates
representing Is 900 members of the Epworth
league Of California met today in the How
ard-street Methodist Episcopal church.
Reports were read from the various dis
tricts of the league, and afterwards papers
were read on various topics. Reports show
the order to be in a fiourishing condition.
numerically and financially.
The herald., 1898-04-23
A Steamer Captured

KEY WEST, Fla, April 23.-(2:2O
a. 1n.) An incoming tug reports that
the New York has captured Span
ish passenger steamer plying between
Havana and Porto Rico.
The torpedo fotilla is coming in.
1t is believed here that the prize cap
tured by the flagship New York is the
Alfonzo XII. the mail steamer due ut
Havana today (not the warship of that
name). The Spaniard tried to run away.
but the New York gave chase, firing shot
after shot, until the Spaniard hove to and
surrendered.
The herald., 1898-04-23
Waiting an Answer

LONDON, April 22.-It was announced
in the House of Commons today by Mr.
Balfour, Acting Secretary of Foreign AZ
fairs. that Spain has not yet given notice
Of her adherence to the declaration OF
Paris, regarding privateering.
The herald., 1898-04-23
Semi-Omcial Reply

= LONDON. April, 22.-Spain, 1t is <
+ semi-offlcially announced. has de- (
4 clined to act in conformity with the (
= declaration of Paris respecting 4
+ neutral vessels and neutral goods. 1
The herald., 1898-04-23

the commercial interests and moral opin
ion of Europe. This is the judgment OF
diplomatists, members Of Parliament anc
representatives of mercantile England
and they sincerely hope that the announce
ment of the departments intention In to-
days papers will be followed by simildl
assurances from Spain. 1t cannot be
doubted that the adherence of the United
| States to the declaration of Paris will
strengthen English feeling in favor oi
America and greatly impair the anti-Amer-
lean sentiment on the continent.
| 1t will be an appeal to self-interest all
around, yet will have moral justification
| in the promotion of the high ends of civil
ization.
| Mr. Balfour only needs an assurance OF
| this kind in order to authorize rigorous
/ enforcement of the neutrality acts which
| will shut the Spanish fleet out of British
eoaling stations and cripple it. The declar.
alton of Paris leaves contraband of war
an uncertain quantity, to be determined by
rrize courts; but Great Britain, which will
have the decisive influence in regulating
neutral obligations in the impending con-
fiict, has an interest of her own in CHASING
coal in that category.
The confirmation by ministers of the re.
ports of the attitude of the United States
respecting the four rules of the declara-
ton of Paris was greeted with hearty
cheers by members of Parliament.
Spain's attitude was regarded as doubt
full in spite of the hope expressed by Mr.
Balfour and the Attorney-General that
the Madrid government would be willing
to give it's adherence to the same princi~
| nj, Nd 81.
bly, privateering as we'll. Indeed, the opin-
ion was expressed by members that with
out privateering the war would be ended
before it was fairly begun by Spain.
] There is n strong pro-American senti-
ment in the House of Commons which is
likely to lead to the organization of a pub
lie meeting for the expression of sympathy
with the United States ON the Cuban ques.
ton.
Mr.. Morton, member for Devonport, is
arranging details for meeting at an early
date in Queens Hall, and is supported by
ether members of Parliament of botl
parties.
Waiting an Answer
LONDON, April 22.-It was announced
| in the House of Commons today by Mr.
Balfour, Acting Secretary of Foreign AZ
fairs, that Spain has not yet given notice
Of her adherence to the declaration OF
Paris. regarding privateering.
Semi-Oficial Reply
| LONDON. April, 22.-Spain, 1t is \
+ semi officially announced. has de- \
+ clined to act in conformity with the \
declaration of Paris respecting \
+ neutral vessels and neutral goods. =
Coal Is Contraband
LONDON, April ga special dispatch
from Madrid says the Spanish government
has been officially notified that Great
Britain will regard coal as a contraband Of
war.
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VIM. ]. BRYAN IS A COLONEL.
Col Bryan and Ills Command are TO he
Sent to the philippines at an
Early Date.

Lincoln. Neb., June i.-Adjutant
General Berry has received telegram
from Secretary Alger saying that the
Third regiment. Nebraska volunteer
infantry, organized by w. j. Bryan.
has been accepted by the government.
and that It would be added to the com
plement going to the Philippines.
When this news was received Mr.,
Bryan was so notified and went to
Governor Holcomb's office and con-
ference was held the outcome of
which. although 1t has not been pub
licly announced, was th.gt Bryan
was appointed colonel Of the regiment
and given his commission. Adjutant
General Berry at once Issue the first
general order in the history % the new
regiment. II was addrtTisd TO the
moInbers and oelO0rs ssursAsts them TO
drlll. perfect their organization and be
ready for the call to mobolize In this
city.
Later news from Washington was to
the effect that mastering officers would
be sent here in the near future and the
regiment sworn in and ordered to San
Francisco, where the First. of this
city, under Col. Bratt, Is already locat-
ed
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THE MARIETTA ARRIVES.
$4,000 Milo Voyage from San Francisco
Made In Good Shape.

Key West, Fla, June 4. $3.50 AIM
The United States gunboat Marietta,
Commander +. NJ. simmons, arrived
here at 7:20 o'clock this morning from
San Francisco, which port she left on
March 10th. The trip was uneventful
and there was never a case Of sickness
aboard. Much of the voyage was made
in company with the battleship Oregon,
and the first question asked the Mari
ettas officers was to the whereabouts
OF the Oregon.
After the Marietta passed Cape Horn
ish torpedo gunboat Temerario, which
was supposed to be hunting for the
oregon The Maretta's officers were
very anxious TO meet the Spaniard, and
they say that of meeting had taken
place she would have surely sank her,
During the entire voyage they sighted
only half dozen vessels.
The Marietta left Rio Janiero on May
Goth.
The men on board had heard no war
news later than the first bulletin OF Ad-
miral Deweys victory AT Manila.
The Marietta anchored on her arrival
here and hoisted flag for a doctor.
Pending his arrival no one was allowed
to leave or come aboard the vessel. and
the correspondents of the Associated
Press shouted a brief summary of the
war news to the officers, the report of
which caused much laughing and re-
joicinE. The Marietta is painted black.
Her course was through Providence
channel, and she saw no war ships in
West Indian waters.
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WAR REVENUE MEASURE.
Attempt to Revive the Income Tax Ques-
tlon In Connection TherewIth.

Washington. June 4.-After the trans
action Of brief routine business the
Senate resumed consideration OF the
war revenue measure. As no amend
ment was pending, Mr.. Allison suggest
ed the bill be reported from the com
mittee of the whole to the Senate. The
suggestion developed several amend
ments and also the absence OF n
quorum. Mr.. Mason said he had
an important amendment and de-
handed call of the Senate. After a
delay of 10 minutes, a quorum was Sc
cured.
Mr.. Morgan Dem, Ala.) then offered
the amendment of which he gave no.
tice requiring the secretary of the
treasury to proceed with the collection
of the taxes under the provisions of the
Income tax law of 1894 not directly re-
pealed by the Dingley bill. II the sec.
rotary OF the treasury should refuse to
levy the taxes under the Jaw, the
amendment provides that II shall be
the duty of the attorney general TO
proceed against the secretary Of the
treasury to compel him to perform the
duties, and II the attorney should re-
fuse to take that action, any tax payer
of the United States may bring this
necessary action to compel the en-
forcement OF the law.
Mr.. Morgan said that full opportunity
was presented by his amendment to
have the question which 1t involves
settled by the Supreme court, for quite
naturally affirmative action taken by
Congress on the subject would rele-
gate the entire subject to the Supreme
court.
Congress could scarcely refuse MI.
Morgan thought, to provide for another
test Of the income tax question, in
view of the fact that II was forced to
increase taxation and time borrowed
money in order to prosecute the present
war with the conclusion OF his
speech, Mr.. Morgan asked for yea and
nay vote upon his amendment. The
amendment was rejected. So to IS, as
follows;
Yeas-Anen, Bacon, Bate. Berry
Butler, Cannon. Chiffon, Clay. Cock
rell, Daniel. Faulkner. Harris, Helt-
field, Jones (Ark.), Lindsay, McLaurln.
Mallory, Mantle, Martin, Mills, Nit
chell. Money, Morgan, Murphy, Pasco,
Pettlgrew. Pettus Rnwlins, Roach,
Stewart, Teller, Tillman, Turley, Tur-
pie, Whites.
Gallery. Carter. Clark, Davis, Deboe,
Ellins. Fairbanks, Foraker, Frye,
Gallinger, Gear, German. Hale, Hanna,
Hansbrough. Hawley, Hoar Lodge.
Mcbride. Mcmillan, Morrill,. Perkins.
Plat Comm, Plat IN. ". Pritchard.
Quay, Sewall, Shcup, Spooner Thurs
ton, Warren, wellington, Wetmore.
Wilson. Wolcott-SS.
The Senate adopted an amendment
10 the war reveaLe Bill providing for a
tax Of one cent on every berth in
sleeping car and seat in palace car
sold, as a substitute for Whites
amendment levying a tax of ne-fourth
of one per cent on gross receipts on
sleeping car companies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-06-04

Mobile, Ala, June Alive trans.
ports carrying the Twenty-hfth in
fantry, Third infantry. Col. Page, and
troops A, c, d and Il of the Second
cavalry, steamed down the Mobile river
this morning en- route presumably to
Tampa but really under sealed orders.
The transports are the steamers Mat
tcawan, saltwater, Breakwater, Ar
KANSAS and Morgan.
Scenes Of enthusiasm all along the
river front, where thousands OF people
had congregated. were witnessed.
Whistles OF all the bay and river craft
and mills and ringing of bells kept up
an unceasing din as long as the trans
ports were in sight.
The troops were quartered ON the
vessels by 10 o'clock last night ana
The troops Were quartered on the
vessels by 10 o'clock last night and had
a good nights rest. Revellle was
was sounded at D o'clock and the last
preparations for the voyage were
made. Some 500 horses had to be load
cd this morning and other work de-
layed the departure until the hour
above named. Then the five vessels
pulled out pretty much together and
formed procession down the river
The last seen of the transports was
from the custom house as rhey passed
the channel, the vessels being about a
half mile apart.
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Gen. Ernst Not to be Superseded.

Washington, June i.-Col. OH. Ernst,
corps of engineers, superintendent Of the
West Point Military academy, who was
recently appointed a brigadier general
of volunteers, has been ordered to re-
port to Major General Wilson. com
manding the sixth army corps at
Chickamauga, for assignment to IA
command. 1t Is said that the war de-
partment that the vacancy thus Gre
ated in the SUPPLEMENTARY of the mill
tary academy will not be filled unless
It becomes evident that Gen. Ernst's
absence will be prolonged beyond the
beginning of the next fall term. Mean
while the affairs OF the institution will
be administered by Col. o. L. Helm.
first cavalry commandant OF cadets.
the second ranking officer on duty
there.
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papers complete and want either the
land or its money value.
The historic facts about the Carlb-
bean coast of Nicaragua and Costa
Rlca, with the adjacent Islands and
their sovereignty are:
ca Christopher Columbus, discovered
and claimed them for Spain in October.
1902.
OBJ Spain retained sovereignty over
them until 1921, conquering all the
tribes uncluding the Mosquito Indain
excepting the Amerrique people who
held the central and eastern noun
famous districts in Nicaragua where
their small remnant remains yet I'M
disturbed
tc) In 1921 Spain transferred the SOW
erelgnty to the spanish American peo-
pie in Nicaragua Costa Rica and other
Central American states and acknowl-
edged their independence.
cd In 1S4S Great Britain acknowl-
edged some one Of the chiefs OF the
Mosquito Indians III Nicaragua as the
king and sovereign of an underlined ter
rltory in. or all of, Nicaragua and de-
clared herself protector of that king
and his sovereignty. This was one OF
Great Britain's bold preliminary steps
after her buccaneering effort to OBJ
tain control OF the Isthmus of Nlcara-
qua and consequently OF the route for
an lnter-oceanic canal across that 18TH
mus.
tE) on January &C. 1860, Great Britain
under pressure Of the government OF
the United States pnade treaty with
Nicaragua Conceding to the latter the
sovereignty of the entire territory now
held by Nicaragua and in article of
that treaty limited to 100 wards square
the claim of ar foreigner to lands by
purchase or otherwise from Indians
IN that territory. BY articles and 10
she authorized the appointment of
commission n1fu1iCntR all atirh
claims for lands In Nicaragua. The
commission was duly appointed and ex-
hausted by its decisions the lists OF
lands claimed that were presented to II
solved. The Shepherd claim, II pre-
sented, was not recognized.
The Shepperd claimants overlook the
facts:
(A) That buccaneers and other
English pirates virtually controlled the
littoral Of the eastern Caribbean sea
coast of Nicaragua and not the Mos
quito Indians.
OBJ That the Amerrique (from which
most probably the name America orig
inated) were about that time 1888 the
most powerful people, excepting the
Latin-Americans in Nicaragua, and
occupied the central and eastern noun
tain ranges in Nicaragua, dominating
the Mosquito Indians although with
them. The Amerrlques were conquered
by the Spaniards, not the Spanish
Americans, and have slowly dlsap-
psared. without war, until now their
number IL very small.
No Mosquito chief has ever held. at
least in times OF which there is any
historic record. any OF the territory OF
the Amerriques. Moreover, every for
eigner In eastern Nicaragua OF intelli-
gence enough to attempt the acquisition
OF any large bod of land from the
Mosquito Indians must have known of
the power and dominating influence
over the Mosquito chiefs of the Amer
riques, and, consequently. that the
chiefs could sell only very limited lots
of land.
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sICKLEs ON SPAIN.
He Declares that the Anelo-saSon Race 10
United for Humanity and Civilization.

Schenectady, n. Y, June 4.--General
Daniel Slckles last night delivered a
lecture before the students Of the Union
college. His subject was Spain" to
which country he was formerly a U. S.
minister. He sought to explain, in con-
neCtion with the topic of Spain, the
origin and couses Of the present war,
which he said had been imminent and
inevitable for more than a quarter of
century.
Causes, he said. however, existed
much longer, growing out of the diff
ferent factors arising In the relative
civilizations and governments pro-
duced from the same systems-one OF
the Independent self-government, grow
ing out Of the people as the foundation
base; the other. the residuum OF gov
erument resting on the bases of ancient
despotism and a monarchial system
which permitted crue'ties, exactions
and treatment that Americans were ig-
norant Of
The cry OF Remember the Maine"
was not the cause of the war, but
poured upon the elements that exist
ed. It crystallized and made powerful
the current OF hostilities OF principles
that statesmen recognized and fOresaw
but the people would realize later, as
they had the difference between slav-
cry and freedom which caused the war
OF 81.
Gen. sickles said that history was
only repeating itself; that there was
an irreconcil able difference between
the fruits OF Spanish colonial despotlsm
and American ideas OF elf-government
self-respect and the freedom OF man
hood; hence, the inevitable reason,
sooner or later-war-and now It has
come. He said we must keep the
Philippines. II was a cOnsecrated
ground by American valor, and the
favor of Divine Providence. The Maine
was avenged at Manila.
He looked to 1t as the seed planted
that should cause the American peO-
pie, through their representatives., to EN-
act legislation that would restore to tn,
American flag and Americauship
the supremacy In transportation and
upbuilding OF a country IT once held.
when wooden ships were the sole car
rlers and fighters,
1.-THE war" he said. has solidlned
the country. All our soldiers arc now
boys in blue. North and South are
solid under the flag, The Anglo Saxon
race Is united for humanity and clvlli-
Zation. 1t only remains for Statesmen
and representatives, OF the people in Con
gress to enact the laws that will solidify
the results OF the valor the energy and
the brain products of American sons"
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Mnnagua, Nicaragua, May rs
copyrighted, 1895. 10y the Associated
Press )-Recently claims for lands of an
area more extensive than the whole
state of Nicaragua have been made by
Shepherds heirs. now living at San
Juan Del Norte, Nicaragua, against
Costa Rica and Nicaragua, including
the route selected for an inter-oceanlc
canal across Nicaragua.
The original claimant, Shepperd Cor
Sheppard) now dead. was negro or
mulatto from Jamaica and a subject
Of the British crown. He claimed that
about 1888 he paid to a chief of the
Mosquito Indians on the east coast of
Nicaragua about S250000 in gold for
several millions OF acres OF land in
Nicaragua and Costa Rioa; and now
the heirs declare that they have the
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SIGSBEE saw THREE SHIPS.
These Belonged to CeNera's Fleet and Were
Well Known.
Course to be Followed at santiago--yessels
that Were There Before Cervera
Entered the Harbor.

New York. June At the slightest
semblance OF doubt has been enter
tained by members OF the war board
and the authorities OF the navy de-
partment as to the precise location or
the Spanish fleet, 1t was entirely re-
moved, says the Washington CORES
pendent of the Tribune, by the receipt
of important information direct from
Captain Sigsbee of the auxiliary cruis-
er St Paul, who came on Immediately
after reporting his arrival at New
York to Admiral Bunce and com
municated to Secretary Long adYices
from Admiral Sampson and Commo-
dore Schley, both Of whom he left a
few days ago, the former then on his
way through the Wndward Passage,
and the latter holding tight the Span
ish vessels behind the outer defenses
OF Santiago.
Perhaps no officer of the navy is
more familiar with the type OF cruisers
now at Santiago than the former com
mander of the Maine, and, having
seen three of them lying at anchor In
the last four days, he Is positive that
the fourth Is there as well. The last
occasion that Captain Sigsbee met
the Ni2caya was in Havana harbor.
where she lay not two cable lengths
rum AAlt AletilANt anu Ntllt lEtIt Cup
tain Slgsbee not only carefully noted
her qualities and type, but secured
drawings and accurate descriptions OF
the warship.
He has impaired to Secretary Long
the experiences of the St Paul and OF
Commodore Schley's squadron in
trapping the Spanish admiral at San
tiago. Captain Sgsbee does not take
full credit for having discovered the
ships first, but says that both he and
Commodore Schley saw them about
the same time, and that as his signals
went up to the flagship, conveying the
fact that he had sighted two of the
ships Commodore Schleys were run
up, communicating the same informa-
ton TO him.
For six days Captain sigsbee and
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