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The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
TIDE RISES AND FALLS IN HER,
FORE AND AFT.
ImuossibIe to Get at the Cargo Until
the steamer Breaks Up which Is
Exnected To Occur at Anytime--A
Despatch From Halifax Says BLONDE
Rock Buoy Was Out OF Pi"ee.

Yarmouth, n. S., March l3.-lhe
MAGNIFICENT new steamer Castilian Will
assuredly be total loss and the chances
Of saving the cargo are now regarded ss
nil, The tide rises and falls in the steamer
fore and aft and she appears to be break
ing in two amidsnips. Captain Barrett
and the first and second officers still re-
main on her. All the rest Of the officers
and crew are now in Yarmouth. The
steamers which came up today brought
ND cabin fittings and such ware as could
be got at. Most of the stock were still
living, but are now without attendance
and 1t is feared cannot be saved. IL hs
i'm possibls to get at the cargo until the
steamer breaks up, which may be at any
time now, The weather was so rough to-
day that the steamers could only ap-
proach the wreck with the greatest dill
Guilty and all that was saved was got oil
by the hardest wosk. None of the officers
who are here have any explanation to
offer for the ship being so far out OF her
course. They do not know what was the
cause. The chief engineer had just turned
in. The fourth and fifth engineers were
in charge of the engine room at the time
of the accident. The flfth engineer came
to the chiefs room and told him there
seemed to be something wrong with the
engines, they did not sound right.
! moment or two later the order to 60 full
speed astern was given and they realized
they were ashore. While no sound of
the striking was heard on the bridge, the
people forward heard 1t and the sailors
and steeraae passengers also The watch
forward was just coming up and the
grating noise led them to believe the
anchor had slipped and they ran to check
the cable.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
WOULDN'T STAND IN WAY Oh FEEL
LOW OFFICERS

Washington, March 10 3-Secretary Long
has received letter from Rear Admiral
Sampson In which the admiral, referring
to the allegations that the listj of officers
recommended for promotion for Ralantry
off Santiago had failed of confirmation,
because 1t included his name asked the
secretary to Immediately reappoint these
officers, omitting his own name. In his
letter Sampson says that he did not seek
the honor conferred on him by. n aking
him chief in command of the navy in
Cuban waters, but that he did his duty
to the best Of his ability. He adds: II
did not, however, anticipate that dissatis-
faction with any act or acts OF mine
would cause the Senate to withhold from
other officers promotion which they
have well deserved, and which has been
promptly granted in similar circum-
stances to others"
Secretary Long will not accept the sug :
gestion made by Rear Admiral Samps on
In his letter and make recess appoint
ments of the officers who failed of contir-
nation AT the last session Of Congress.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
SPANISH PRISONERS AT MANILA.
What To Do About Them Puzzles
Madrid Government.

Madrid, March 13.-General' Rios the
Spanish commander in the Philippines In
an official despatch acquainting the gov
ernment with the fact that Major General
Otis had stopped the negotiations for the
release OF the Spanish prisoners in the
hands of the rebels says:
al protest in the name of humanity
anr. believe the time has arrived to appeal
through the consuls to the good offices oi
t g powers" The despatch says also:
Il an told that the Filipinos are at war
@lth the Americans and that the prison
ers cannot be ransomed for money, as
hit would improve the position OF the
insurgents. In view of my situation be-
tween the American and the tfliplnos
await the orders of the government
A copy of the despatch was sent imme-
diateIy to Senior Silvela, the premier, who
had long conference with General
Polayie1a, minister of war. Both admi
the gravity of the situation and the de
spatah will be submitted to the cabinet
council tomorrow. The government if
perplexed at seeing 20 clear solution OF
the difficulty
Az the ministry of war this evening ii
was said that no reply would be sent to
General Rios pending the cabinets de-
cision.
The plan of negotiating with Aguinal-
do direct without reference to Washing
ton has been abandoned, however, and
Senior Silvela, in his capacity of munster
of foreign affairs will probably not await
the decision of the cabinet regarding the
despatch before communicating with the
American government
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
BEEF COURT AT CHICAGO.

Chicago, March l3-Rapid progress
was made today by the government court
of inquiry investigating the beef contro-
versy. Nearly dozen witnesses were ex-
amsnvd, three of Them being inspectors
of the government bureau OF animal n
dustry and the rest of them employees In
various capacities at several Chicago
packing houses Col. Davis, recorder OF
court, stated tonight that he was unable
to approximate the length Of time 1t
oald take to exhaust the list of Chica
go witnesses, but 1t seems likely that
two or three days will required and pos
s,ble the entire week before the memb beI 5
of the court can leave for Kansas City.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14

that Gomez never should have conferred
with the United States without the as
sembly's consent. He should have re.
not TO act with the assembly. The Gu
ban soldiers were not mercenary. They
are remaining under arms in obedience
TO orders, not with the idea Of gaining any
more money He cited orher cases in
which he declared that Gomez had dis
obeyed tho assembly since his arrival In
Havana. especially In failing TO inform
the assembly of the nature of his con-
ferences with Gen. Brooke
Senor Portusndo said that Gomez AL
ways opposed the civil authorities dur
ing the revolution and was now ready to
use his influence TO disarm the Cubans
TO Americans If only 5000, 600 were
paid. Cuba. the speaker asserted, was
full OF bandits" and IL was the sacred
duty Of the assembly to prevent this great
wrong. Violently attacking the Cuban
civil governors he declared that the as
sembly would lead Cuba to liberty no
matter what means were employed.
This declaration was received with
loud cries of Long live the Assembly.
The general effect on the public OF to-
days session was bad. Peapie say that
the assembly does nothing but assail
and malign Gomez and they doubt
whsther 1t will dissolve before Its mem
hers are sent to jail as disturbers OF the
public peace The proceedings, however.
were not marked by any disturbance.
From all over the island comes GEN.
sures of the assembly and expressions OF
loyalty to Gomez and faith In his mo-
tives.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
BUOY OUT OF PLACE.
This May Explain the Castiiian Dis
nster.

Halifax, N. s., March 3.-Eleven of
the cabin passengers of the Castilian ar
rived here tonight. They say the weather
was not foggy when the ship started,
One passenger, Rev. MIR. Morrison said
he noticed at Portland before embarkin2
that the steamer was so deep her highest
draught line on the stern WAS submerged.
The remainder of the passengers and the
crew will arrive tomorrow. The storte IS
pbout the Castilian being broken up and
abandoned have been proved fakes. Capt.
Barrett is still ON board. He may land
tonight and stay at Tusket, three miles
from the wreck.
An important fact has come OUT.
Blonde Rock buoy. off Seal island, which
all steamers bound for Europe from
North Atlantic ports make for, to get a
starting place, went adrift Friday, and
was not reported here until Saturday.
The Castllian is ashore seven miles inside
the buoy. Had the buoy been in position
1t is claimed the wreck never could have
occurred.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14

the Allan line, came to my room and saiu
quietly: We are ON a rock.
81 asked him IL there was any danger
an he said, not at present, the passen =
gers are not being aroused lie said he
would let me know If there wns any
necessity for getting out. Soon after the
steward came into the looms and said :
You had better get up, sir, and pack
your clothes In cnse there should be a
necessity of leaving the ship.
"In this way every care was taken as
TO the safety of the passengers and at the
same time all alarm was allayed Re-
freshments were served and later In the
day we had luncheon. A boat had bsen
sent at daylight to the land for assist
ance, but nothing was heard from them
until the middle of the afternoon when
tho tugs arrived. The grinding noise
caused some anxiety and the shaft Of the
steering gear running through the saloon
and music room was thrown and bent,
cracking of the wooden casing. Later
the deck in the dining saloon was thrown
up. This was supposed to have been
caused by the swelling of the grain in the
hold. These things were all little alarm
ing, but the GOODNESS and discipline Tn
every department among officers and
crew allayed fenr. The welcome sound OF
the rescuing steamers whistle was heard
and we broke into hearty cheers"
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
CHEF OFFICERS STORY.
CastIIian Was Proceeding Carefully
When She Struck.

Yarmouth, n. S., March 13.-Chief
Officer McAtfery and Purser Stewart, OF
the Allan line steamer Castiiian, have
arrived here by team, having landed at
Little River in a boat. MIR. McAffrey re-
ported that Saturday night. the weather
was hazy and they proceeded slowly, care
fully looking out for buoys or other signs
of land. Suddenly breakers were seen
and at once the steamer struck forward
quite gently, the shock not being
sufficient to awaken the passengers.
1t was 3. ~ Sunday morning when the
steamer struck. There was no confusion
and nlI osd rs were obeyed with coolness.
Ihe engines were reversed, but the
steamer + ! fast, swinging around until
Cannes teaS itself loomed up astern.
1t WAS Just about low water when she
went on and when it was found the en-
gines would not free her, il was decided
to wait for daylight anu send ashore for
assistance. The sen was smooth.
The carpenter reported water In the
two forward compartments and the boats
were all gotten ready, but there seemed
no Immediate danger.
About five o'clock, Chief Officer Nc
Affery and Purser Stewart were de-
spatched to convey the news TO land. AT
Tusel Wedge they communicated with
the local agents of the line and had tugs
sent to the scene as quickly as possible.
In the course of an interview saloon
passenger of the steamer said;
II was asleep when the steamer struck
and the shock awakened me. thought
a heavy wave had struck, until Captain
4. J. Reilly, an old seaman formerly OF
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
Elected Mayor and Carried Every
Ward in BiddefOrd.
NOT A RIPPLE OF EXCITEMENT
FOR THE DAY.
Bangor Goes Republican by More Than
Two to one--RepubIicsn Mayors
Are Also Elected In Brewer, Belfast
and Augusta.
BrEcIAL TO TEE PREss.y

Biddeford, March 10. After the excit-
ing, and almost riotous caucuses OF two
weeks ago 1t was expected that today's
municipal election in Biddeford would
be the hveliesJ kind Of circus. Many
came in from the surrounding towns and
few came out from Portland to witness
the sport. But the election turned out 10
be one Of the most orderly witnessed in
recent years. Every possible effort was
made to get out the voters, and almost
the full number registered in some of the
wards participated in the contest.
The election was sweeping victory for
the Citizens' nominees. Mayor Levi W.
Stone was reelected by a majority of s83
over Col. L. IL. Kendall, the candidate
of the combined straight" Republicans
and Democrats. The Citizens elected
their full ticket in every ward. In Ward
/, Col. Kendall led his opponent by three
ticket were ten or twelve votes behind
the Citizens candidates.
Last year Mayor stones majority YVES
10 and his plurality over Col. Kendall
20l. The citizens today not only increased
their msjority but made gain of one
alderman and three councilmen. Tho
total vote was as follows; Mayor Stone,
| 1913; Col Kendall, ssi.
The conditions under which the
battle of to-day . was fought were
unique. Old party lines wers entirely
obliterated, each size being composed Of
Republicans and Democrats in about
equal division. Both mayoralty candi.
dates are in national politics., ardent Re-
puhlicans. The "insn and the ''outs''
were really the most applicable terms by
which to designate the contesting ele-
ments, The Gins" bad the advantage of
the backing of most of the property hold
ers of the city.
The bulk of the vote had been ca a be-
fore noon. Usually the noon hour is the
busiest time of an election day. for it is
then that the cotton mill operatives and
machine shop hands exercise their right
of franchise. But today word was given
out in the mills and shops that operatives
who wished to go out and vote in fore
noon would be given that privilege. The
opportunity was improved by many
operatives, which in part accounts for the
heavy vote before noon.
| The new city coun ill will be as follows:
Aldermen-Ward one, Adeltert B.
| Gookin; two, Michael j. Boland three,
Fred j. Goodwin four, Joseph Etohells
five, James G. c. Smith; six, North Nj.
West; seven, DIR. Caleb j. Emery.
4. a.Cuuncilmen-War one, Waldo A.
Kicker, Leon A. Doyle. Daniel NJ. Tar
hnx. two Eyerard j. Cove Joseph Car.
rier, Howard NJ. Jones; three, Walter h
Boynton, Dennis 4. buckley, John Hig
Rinbotham; four, Waldo b. Anthoine,
George Wilson, Hugh NJ. gMilliken; i've
James +. Goodwin, Narcisse Proulx,
Charles H. Iownsendi seven, Edward h.
Chad dbourne, George A. Young, John W.
Mcguire.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
ClRRIEV 600 MAINE MEN
Some Anxiety for The Transport
Fitzpatrick.
WAS BRINGING MAINE ARTILLERY
EEGIMENT FROM HAVANA,

xy.s Due in Savannah Saturday But
HASN'T shown UP Yst-Qunrtermast-
Yer Thinks That Her Machinery Has
Broken Down.
: Savannah, Ga, March l3-Some anxi-
city is felt by the quartermaster's depart
ment for the safety OF the transport
Kilpatriok from Cuba with troops. She
left Havana on March 8, having on board
the Maine volunteer artillery, about 600
men. The Fitzpatrick was due here on
Saturday, but up to midnight of to-day
{ Monday, nothing has been heard from
her. The quartermsster does not think
the ship has met with disaster, but that
the machinery has probably broken down.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
wsnther 0bssrvation.

The agricultural department weather
bureau for yesterday, March 13, taken
at p. M meridian time. the observation
for each section being given in this order:
Temperature, direction of wind, state of
weather:
Boston "a degrees, NE, cloudy; New
York, 40 degrees, NV, cidy Philadelphia,
~ degrees. \, cloudy: Washing
ton, 46 degrees, 4. cloudy; albany, 81 de-
grees, NV, cloudy; Buffalo, 20 de-
grees, w. cloudy; Detroit. "a degrees, n,
snow; Chicago. "a degrees, NE, clear; St,
Paul, 20 degrees. h. clear; Huron, OAK,
missing; Bismarck "A degrees, SE, cloudy
Jacksonville, 40 degrees, SE, clear.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIes, manufactured by the
CALIFoRNIA FIG SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually.
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
maneutly It's perfect freedom from
every objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK, N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price soc. per bottle
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
Local Weather Report.

Portland, March l3.-The local
weather bureau records as to the weather
ARE as follows:
sa barometer. 80. $40; thermome-
tsr, 40 0, dew point. 2S: humidity, 60;
wind. W. velocity, II; state OF weather,
partly cloudy.
m.-Barometer, 80 Ell; thermome.
ter, 80, dew point. II; humidity, 5l;
direction. N; velocity, 10; state Of
weather, clear.
Maximum temperature, Al; minimum
tenn perature, so; mean temperature
81: maximum wind velocity, n NV /;
precipitation .05.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
SANTIAGO SIDES WITH GOMEZ.

Santiago, March 13.-Much excitement
prevails in Santiago owing to the action
of the military assembly in Diminishing
Gen. Gomez from the post of command
er In chief. Cubans of all classes en-
phaticaly repudiate the assembly's pro-
ceedings, declaring that it does not rep
resent the national demand and that no
attention is paid to its acts by the
American government.
The general opinion is that the assem-
blys action is the severest blow that has
been dealt to the legitimate aspirations
of Cuba since the American occupation
began as such behavior proves to the
world that the Cubans are incapable of
self-government.
FL Porvenir says. ut means two
years more of American occupation"
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
TO SAVE CASTILlAN.
Expedition Leaves Boston For This
Purpose.

Boston, March 13.-The Allan Steam-
ship company has made arrangements
with the Boston Towboat company to
save. il possible the Castllian, which was
wrecked yesterday morning eleven miles
southwest of Yarmouth light. Tomorrow
morning the tug Storm King and wreck
ing plant, consisting of the wrecking
lighter Aid with three large steam pumps
and boilers, divers. gang of wreckers,
ETC., will leave Boston for the scene of
the wreck. The storm King is large
ocean tug commanded by Captain Howes.
The question of saving the ship depends
entirely upon the weather conditions. {
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
REPUBLICAN BY a THOUSAND.
Dem ocrats Not Numerous In bangor or
Brever,

Bangor, March 10 In Bangor today
Arthur Chaplin. Republican, was elected
mayor, over John K. Mason, Democrat,
by 1924 plurality, and 1920 ajority, his
vote standing 1889 to Mason 9I5, and
there being but four scattering votes.
The Republicans elect six of the seven
n aldermen and IS of the 81 members of the
common council.
In Brewer, d. A. Sargent, Republican,
was elected mayor for the second time
without opposition, the Democrats having
made TO nomination. The Republicans
also elected all ten aldermen, there be-
ing no opposing candidates. The vots
WAS very small.
BELFAST ELECTS REPUBLICAN
MAYOR.
| Belfast, March 3-Clayence A. Poor,
the Republican nominee, was elected
mayor of Belfast today, over Sewall 3.
Fletcher. ON the citizens ticket, by a
majority OF 270. The vote was very light,
there being no gain over last year. The
aldermen elected are; Charles II. Hazel
tine, l.. Il. Shales. Richard Il. Ranin,
George f. Mayhew, Dexter GuPtil.
The counoilmen are: Ward l, William
| K, Keene, George II. Hatch; Ward ., Will
liam II. Ford, NJ. X. knowlton; Ward 8.
James W. Burgess, Charles II. Waterman;
Ward 4, William II. skinner, Leon O.
Bucklin; Ward g, Harvey IL. Smailey, Ed
ward +. Carrow.
| FEW DEMOCRATS IN AUGUSTA.
Auugsta, March lS.-Samuel W. Lane,
Republican, was elected mayor of Au-
gusta in the election today, over Moses X.
| Leighton, Democrat, Mr.. Lane receiving
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
SPAIN NOT BADLY OFF.

Washington, March l3.-U. S. Consular
Agent Mertens at Grao, has submitted to
the state department figures relative to
Spanish trade last year showing the sur
prising fact that Notwithstanding her
complete defeat in war and her distressed
economic conditions, spain was actu-
ally able to show balance of trade in
her favor for 1898. The total exports
were sl32, 40, ,0Ss, and the imports were
$9l 772, ,4oU.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
ALL VOLUNTEERS TO COME HOME

Washington, March l3.-The war depart
ment has determined to muster out and
bring home all the volunteers now in
Cuba with the exception of the volunteer
engineers and immunes. The necessity
for ia mediate action has heen brought
to the attention of the war department
on account of the quarantine regula-
lions against Cuba which go into effect
about the first of May and which are
especially strict at all Southern ports.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14

identified the remains of the Spanish
officer discovered few days ago among
the rocks on the shore about four miiss
west of El Moro as those OF Admiral
Villamil, who commanded the Spanish
torpedo boat destroyer in the naval battle
which resulted In the destructto n OF Ad-
miral Cervera's squadron.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
THE WEATHER.

Boston, March 13. Partly cloudy; fair
weather: light to fresh north to east
winds, probably increasing to brisk or
high easterly.
Washington, March 13,-New England: ::
Generally fair; winds becoming brisk
northeasterly.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
ITALY PULLS IN HER HORNS.

Rome, March 13.-The Tribune asserts
that Italy has not delivered an ultimatum
to China. On the contrary the Italian
government has disavowed the action OF
Signor Martino regarding the San Nun
Bay affair and has recalled him, confin-
ing Italy's interest to the British minis
ter at Pekin, Sir Claude Macdonald,
until the successor of SiZnor MARITIME ar
sives there.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
THINK SHIP MAY BE SAVED.
Allan Line Officials Have Not Given vi
Hope of Hauling or the Castilian.

The Allan line officials here stated to
a PRESS reporter yesterday afternoon
Office that the chances OF saving the Cas-
lillian are considered to be good. Captain
Barclay, the Allan line wharf captain
here who left Portland Sunday night is
expected to reach the scene of the disaster
by this morning, and then definite and
reliable information concerning the
chances of saving the ship ID expected to
be received here, If the weather holds
good and the ship is not too firmly
fastened on the ledge it is believed she
may bs hauled off il her cargo is jetti-
soned.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
POWERS CANNOT AGREE.

Washington, March Ia After numer-
Gus conferences = satisfactory understand
Ing has been reached between the three
powers interested in Samoa as to the con-
ditions there.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
POSTMASTER AT YVES rBRooK.
MIR. G. II. woodman Appointed by
President.

Washington, March ;3.-The President
today appointed q. b. Woodman post
master at Westbrook, Ne.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
ON THE CASTILIAN.
The following second ca bin passenger
sailed on the Castilian from Portland:

The following second ca bin passengers
sailed on the Castilian from Portland:
Mr. Ii. G. wilson. Montreal.
Ar. Rutherford, Toronto.
Mr.. William Sheppard. Victoria, B. @.
MIR. T. Ii. Burke, Victoria, B. q.
Mrs l.. 4. Evans, Kingston, Ontario.
Miss Bryce. Toronto, ont.
The steerage passengers were:
Victor Witola, Winnipeg.
Mrs. A. L. Mann, Montreal.
j. Timmons, Winnipeg.
William Duncan, Victoria, B. 9.
Mrs. n liza Rice, Montreal
Mr.. and AIRS. Max Olender, Montreal
John Emanuel, Duluth.
Annie Chamberlain, Montreal.
Robert Patterson, Chicago.
Michael Braa, Minneapolis.
A. Ii. Malmesdal, Minneapolis.
Otto. b. johnson, Chicago.
Dora Christensen, Portland.
MIR. and Mrs. William Gibson, with
two children, Jessie and Susie.
AS reported in the dispatches Monday
morning, all the passengers were saved
when the steamer went ashore.
The Portland daily press., 1899-03-14
GOMEZ CHEERED.

Havana, March l3-There were cheers
last night for General Gomez in Central
Park and cries were raised against the
Cuban military assembly. In the eve-
ming, at the theatre, the public vocifer.
ously applauded General Gomez and
Cuba. The feeling against the assembly
is growing.