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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
CUBAN DIPLOMATIC CORPS.
First Steps Toward Establishing It
Were Taken, Yesterday.

Washington. April Gothic first leg
islative step looking to the establish
ment of diplomatic rela atoms between
the United States ana cuba was taken.
today, by the Senate committee on for
cign relations. That committee took
up ana considered the Presidents
recommends ton on the subject and
agreed to report an amendment to the
sundry civil appropriation bill, provid-
ing the necessary funds for the proper
representa- zion OF this country in Cuba.
A salary Of $12,0G0 or $4,000 more than
the President recommended is provided
for a minister to Cuba and the provit
sion is made for three consulates in
stead of two the addition being Matan-
Zas with q consulate $500 per annum
The other two are in Cienfuegos and
Santiago a $1,000 each.
There is to be a consul general at
Havana with salary Of $4,000. also \
secretary and an assistant secretary of
legation at salaries of $1,000 and $1500
respectively. Two thousand dollars
also is allowed for rent of legation
buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
A FAIR PRESENTATION
Of the Terms to Burghers Is Expected
to Result in Peace.

Pretoria, April 30.-in pursuance of
an understanding reached by the Boer
delegates at the conference recently
held here, the delegates are busy Wis
ting the burghers in the field Gen.
Botha, the Transvaal commanders sin
chief, Acting President Schalk- Burger
of the Transvaal, Gen. Delarey. Gen.
Lucas Meyer, commander-in-ch of
the Orange Free State forces. Secre-
tary of State Reitz of the Transvaal,
Mr.. Steyn, ex-President of the Orange
Free State and Gen. DeWet have each
taken a separate district for the pur-
pose of comforting with the comman-
does as rapidly as possible. The con-
ference, n general meeting, has been
arranged for at Vereenigning, Trans
vaal. May 25, when final decision is
expected.
1t is believed among Beers who have
surrendered and other well-informed
persons. that the peace outlook is ia
vorable if the delegates place the stu
alton fairly before the burghers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

Work will be commenced at onca}-
moving the sunken spans OF thTorn
road bridge at Bangor, which WIT OF
out by the ice jam on the y means
March 20. They will be raise the Ban
Of scows and win be carrifi be taken
sor shore, where they of their con-
apart. Nothing is kPt all Orders and
dition only the fact be unbent. The
truss work seensible for three weeks
spans have beeHon bridge. every part
from the susTs under the suspension
of them. Drumming diagonaily across
bridge its5n its side, and the other is
the rivs first span of the wooden part
underold toll bridge, on the Bangor
of Tying lengthwise of the river. Now
sit the river has dropped they can be
asiIy seen at low water. A crew of
fame Central bridge engineers has
cen in the city ever since the night of
he accident and they will remain ntil
he last bolt has been driven in the new
tructure that is to be erected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
REPRESENTATIVE MOODY
Spends His Last Day on the Floor Of
the National House.

Washington. April 30.-Representa-
tive Moody spent the last day of his
service as representative Of the 9Th
Massachusetts district in the perform
ance of his regular legislative duties.
He attended the meeting of the appro-
priations committee, of which he is
member, in the morning. and was on
the floor of the House during the great
or part of the day. During his seven
years service in the House he has won
the sincere esteem and respect of
members on both sides of the political
aisle. and there were many expressions
of regret at his departure. During the
day he was almost constantly sur
rounded by friends who came person
ally to voice the general regret at his
departure ara to express their good
wishes fer his success in the cabinet.
Mr.. Moody was not unmOved by the
demonstration.
Il cannot pretend to be without re
grets in leaving the House." said he,
as he was departing from the House.
this afternoon. 1T ends the service
which has been agreeable and inspiring.
and sewers the relation with consid-
crate and generous constituency. But
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
STILL IN THE FIELD.
Delarey Has Not Surrendered-Peace
Negotiations News Scarce.

London, April 30.-There is no truth
IN the reports circulated in the United
States. today, that Gen. Delarey, with
three Boer commands, has surrendered
10 the British in South Africa.
The war office received dispatches
from Lord Kitchener, today, but he
made no mention of surrenders. Oper-
ator5 on the Stock Exchange were busy
with peace rumors, but they were all
very intangible. Two BOer commands
We're said to have surrendered. This,
later, was supplemented by the New
York report that Gen. Delarey and two
commands had given themselves up.
AS a matter Of fact Delarey arrived at
Klerksdorp, Southwestern Transvaal,
April u, and his commands, under Gen.
Kemp, We're arranging to hold a meet
ing westward of that place during the
present week.
A dispatch from Pretoria, dated, to-
day, announces that State Secretary
Reitz of the Transvaal, has had a meet
ing with Commandant Beyers, i'll the
Petersburg, Transvaal district. The
result IS not known.
The officials Of the foreign Office say
they do not expect definite news regard
ing peace much earlier than fortnight
from date. In the meanwhile they con-
slider the prospects favorable. The
question of amnesty to the Cape rebels
is understood to constitute the obstacle
at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
FIGHTING AT LAS PENAS.
insurgents Defeated by Government
Troops Under Gomez.

Colon, Colombia April 30-The govern
ment gunboat Gen. PinZOn returned here
today, from BOcas Del Toro.
An expedition composed of 400 govern
ment troops under Gen. Gomez, the mil
itary governor of Colon. ana Gen. Ferrc-
70, left Bocas on board the Pinzon. April
%. to force the il surgents to evacuatc
Chiriqui Grande, to which place the lat
ter retired about fortnight ago, after
having relinquished the control Of Bocas
to the government forces.
Fighting occurred, Sunday. April q. at
Las Penas. seven miles from Chiriqui
Grande. whore Col. Buenda with 500 in
surgents occupied strongly intrencheC
positions on the summit Of a mountain.
The government troops advanced ana the
soldiers from the department Of Santan-
der captured the rebel trenches. The
government lost CO men in Killed or
wounded in this engagement. The losses
of the insurgents are not known. but
they are reported to have been consider
able.
When the insurgents We're driven from
their positions they fell back and swarm
the river Guarum. On the other side Of
the river they were reinforced by 800
more troops under the command Of Vic
toriano Lorenzo. Gen. Ferrero was
wounded in the attack on the entrench
ments
A launch belonging to the Canal Go.
has just arrived here from Bocas. She
brings wounded government soldiers.
Gen. Gomez is now at Bocas with
large force. Reinforcements will be sent
him at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
THE MONROE DOCTRINE
Seems Just Now to Be Very Dear to
the German Emperor.

Washington, April $3.50 emphatic
are Germany's protestations Of her
purpose to observe the Monroe doc
trine, that this government will not
call her attention to the reported
agreement between Hayti and Il Ger
man syndicate by which the latter OBJ
tains exclusive rights to coaling sta
tons in the republic.
The latest assurances in regard to
Germany's policy came from no less Il
parsonage than the Emperor William.
Il have no intention" he told Am
bassador White, "of acquiring even the
smallest island in the Western hemis-
pherc.'
Mr. White transmitted the Emperor's
statement to Sec. Hay and expressed
the belief that His Majesty meant cX-
actly what he said.
Thus the government has been given
the most categorical assurance from
the Emperor and from Ambassador Won
Holleben that the Berlin government
has no intention to occupy American
territory. In view of these protesta-
lions. it was said. that there could be
little or nj foundations for the reports
that the Syndicate was attempting to
acquire roalinE stations. presumably
for the use of Germany.
No objection can be made to indi-
viduals. whatever their nationality,
from locating coal piles in HHyti or any
other country. The United States will
not 60 to the extent of opposing such
concessions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
DINNER TO SEC. LONG.
Heads Of Naval Departments Say
Farewell 20 Their Chief.

Washington. April 30.-Secretary Of
the Navy John ID. Long vas given a
complimentary dinner at the new Will
Hard Hotel, tonight, by the chiefs of
the various bureaus of the department
with whom he has associated during
his official career, which came to a
close, today. Covers We're laid for Is,
the center of the table being prettily
decorated with red ana white roses and
other flowers. ON the menu cards was
hand-rainted representation of the
flag Of the secretary of the navy in
blue, while an immense silk flag of the
same character WAS the only ornament
i'm the room.
Admiral C'Neil presided, Secretary
Long having Il seat to his right and
Admiral Dewey on his left. The others
present We're Admrals Melville, Brad
ford, Kenny, Fndicott. Bowles, RiXey
ana Taylor; Gen. Haywood, command
ant of marines: Judge Advocate Cen
eTal Lemly, Capt. Sigsbce, Chairman
Foss Of the House naval committee.
and Assistant Secretary Darling.
MI Moody, who Will succeed Secre-
taTy Long. tomorrow, ANA Senator
Hale, chairman of the Senate commit
tee on naval affairs, had been invited,
but the former declined because Of a
recent family afiliction ana the latter
was absent from the city. There We're
no set tOaStS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
THEY SHOOK HANDS.
SaIen's Mayor, City Marshal and
Clergy Discuss Liquor Question.

Salem, Mass, April 30.-Mayor Hur-
ley, City Marshal knight and Revs. ).
L. hobbs, c. II. Pulfer and w. q. Sea-
man and several prominent citizens
met at the mayors Office, this evening,
as a result Of the incident in the Tab
ernacle church, Sunday evening, when
Rev. Mr.. Nobbs denounced the police
force for their reinforcement of the
liquor laws and was answered by Mar
shall Knight, who took the platform in
his behalf. The meeting was for the
purpose of seeing if the liquor laws
could not be better enforced. Consider
able hot shot was fired but all the
members taking part in the conference
shook hands when the meeting broke
up and said there was a better under
standing regarding the matter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
IF KING is KIND
He Will Release Officers of the
Cruiser Chicago.
The State Department Is Now Inter-
ceding in Their Behalf.
Not Believed That Our Boys Were
Very Much at Fault.

Washington, April 30.-At the close OF
the official day, it was said at the navy
department that nothing further had
been received concerning the case OF
the Chicugo'S officers, nor had any fur
Their instructions been sent to the
European station. Secretary Long has
placed Secretary Hay in possession OF
all the informal ton the navy depart
ment has received relative to the affair
at Venice, and il is now for the state
department to pursue the negotiations.
which, it IS strongly hoped, will effect
the release of the imprisoned Ameri-
cans.
Secretary Long has received the fol-
lowing citblegram from Capt Dayton
of the Chicago, dated Venice, yester-
day, in answer to the departments in
quiry:
"DDdriGSc, Wynne, Ledbetter, Kress
and one marine on leave arrested
Principal charge resisting police. Sc
rious under Italian law Sentences.
Wynne four months, 10 days; remand
er three months each. Have not vet
their full statement or d report from
court, but applied for. Resisting arrest
largely due to pressing in of crowd and
not understanding language. Appeal
made to Rome. Impossible to explain
all circumstances by cable. viii make
full report"
The state department has begun the
exercise Of it's good offices in the inter-
ests Of the officers Of the Chicago. Can
tain Dayton's explanatory cablegram
showing that the resistance to the Do-
lice by the officers was clearly the re-
suit Of a misunderstanding and was not
4 deliberate offense has done much to
strengthen the interest Of the officials
here in their case. Secretary Hay has
communicated by cable with Mr..
Meyer, the United States ambassador,
on this subject, and good results are
hope! for.
1t is realized that the case is one re-
quiring very delicate handling to avoid
Wounding Italian pride, but the belief
prevails that the Italian government
will respond in Il magnanimous spirit
10 an open appeal for clemency for the
young officers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
ASKS AS A FAVOR
That Officers Be Turned Over to
Chicaso's Captain for Punishment.

London, May Especial dispatches
from Rome aver that at conference
held, yesterday, with Signor Prinetti,
the minister of foreign affairs, Ambas-
sador Meyer, while taking no exception
TO the action of the authorities at Ven-
ice, asked as a favor to have the i'm
prisOned officers OF the Chicago handed
over to the commander of that vessel
to undergo sentence. According to
these dispatches the Italian newspaper
express the opinion that the Chicago
incident will not disturb the good rela-
tons existing between the United
States and Italy.
Wiring from Milan. the correspond
ent there of the Daily Telegraph says
the imprisoned officers have asked to
be liberated pending their appeal but
that the court has declined this re-
quest. a civil action is to be brought
against the imprisoned officers for
costs and damages.
The Chicago has deferred her de-
parture from Venice.
Henry a. Johnson, United States
consul at Venice. continues the cores
pendent Of the Telegraph has gone to
Rome to join Ambassador Meyer in
begging the clemency of King Victor
Emanuel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
RATHBONE'S CASE.
Senator Hanna Has Conference With
Sec. Root on the Matter.

Washington, April Ex-senator Han
ma had a long conference with Secre-
tary Root at the war department, to-
day presumably in regard to the case
of Major Rathbone It is understood
that when he was in Havana, Sec. Root
looked into that case with q view to
determining the powers of the Presi-
dent in bringing about n rctral of
fathbone in the event that such a.
course snail be determined upon. 1t is
known that before Sec. Roots depart
ure from the city he was not fully sat
isiied that the charges had been legally
proven by the Cuban tribunal which
considered the cases according to the
usual legal standards in the United
States. Whatever action, if any, is
taken in this case, will be taken
through Military Governor Wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
KEPT ON BOARD.
No More Leave of Absence While Chi
caqo is at Venice.

New York, April Gothic command
er of the cruiser Chicago at Venice
continues to keep all his men on board.
to avoid further trouble, says a Rome
dispatch to the Tribupe. The officers
who We're sentenced to Imprisonment
for disorderly conduct are being treat
ed with a certain regard but according
to prison rules.
1t seems that American officers never
have been arrested and condemned
abroad, except years ago in Brazil,
when an officer shot deserter.
Through the good offices of Washing
ton, Dom Pedro released him. The
question now is whether the officers
may be allowed to ask pardon of the
King or whether the request must go
through the embassy. The cruiser will
sail, Friday, for Trieste.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
TIE NAVAL PORTFOLIO.
Sec. Long viii Retire, Today, and Sec.
Moody Will Take Charge.

Washington. April 30.-Secre tary Long
closed his official career as the head OF
the naval establishment. today. Affairs
progressed as usual and the event was
unmarked save by the calling of many
friends to take official leave Of the retir-
ing secretary. Noticeable among todays
callers Were Secretary Hay and Mr.
Moody, Secretary Longs successor.
1t has been arranged that Secretary
Moody shall assume the duties Of secre-
tary of the navy, tomorrow morning
Very few changes will follow the change
in the head Of the department. The only
be the Installation of Fred l.. FishbaclS
as confidential clerk in place of Nj
Greer. who has been appointed as assist
ant paymaster in the navy. Mr. Fish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

I take away many pleasant memories.
After seven years service here | have
a firm and abiding confidence and faith
in Congress. l believe that it is truly
representative of the best there is in
American life, and in large degree is
composed of men who are earnestly
striving for the public welfare. Through
the widely differing opinions there
seems to me to run a current of devo-
ton to the country. 1t is not confined
salvation of the republic"
Mr.. Moody forwarded his resignation
as representative from the 9Th district
to the governor OF Massachusetts, to-
day. 1t is dated May |. He also sent
a communication to the Speaker of the
House notifying him of his action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
FLOUR TAXATION.
British Importers Enter Protest With
Chancellor of the Exchequer.

london. April 30.-An influential
delegation. representing the -four i'm
pfters of most IF the cities Of the
United Kingdom had IN interview
With the chancellor of the eXchcquer.
Ar Michael Hicks Reach, "Wednesday,
% protest against the taxation Of flour,
which, the deleg2 ties said. would sori-
ously affect the extent Of their trade.
The chancellor in replying pointed out
that the d"putation represented solely
wheat flour, and that it was Impossible
to consider the grain ana meal duties
entirely from that view point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

The many friends, both in this town
and Watervillc, will be glad to know
that Rev. ]. f. Rhoades will remain
in Fairfield as pastor of the Universal
list church for another year. Mr.
Rhoades has done a good work among
the societies both here and at Water
vile since his connection with the
same. Mrs Rhoades has ever stood
by him TO aid him in all his undertake
ings. and the young ladies who have
been under her instruction in the sun
day-school are overjoyed to learn that
their teacher with whom they have
been SO pleasantly associated in years
past, is to remain another year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
A WIRELESS STATION
To Connect Block Island With Provi
dence to Be Built.

New York, April 3e.-Negotiations or
being entered into by the AmerK-
land with Providence by wirelesy will
raphy. The Block Island stein the
incidentally form another Mipany is
chain of stations which thf and New
erecting between Nantlfhe numerous
York for the signallinatted with the
ocean liners alreadfnd will provide
MarcoEi apparatyr the handling Of
further facilitiesing amount Of traffic
the rapidly messengers on board. 1t
to and frorFect with the station now
will also ST erection at Sagaponack,
in couT
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
RIO HACHA CAPTURED
BY Colombian Rebes-Panama Said to
Be in Danger of Attack.

Panama. Colombia, April 30-The report
that the Colombian revolutionists have
captured Rio Hacha, 200 miles from Car
tageaa, is confirmed
Gen. SalZar. the governor Of Panama,
says Rio Hacha had been practically
evacuated by the government forces on
account of its unhealthy condition yell
low fever and smallpox. this year. have
resulted in the death Of over 5000 men
who were stationed there. The governor
attaches no Importance to the capture Of
Rio Hacha.
The government army department Of
Cauca mas been reorganized into eight di =
visions of six battahons each, totalling
49, 500 men.
The strength Of tie Colombian feet has
been increased by the addition of a Pam
anna Railroad Co.'S. steamer.
Alarming rumors are in circulation here
as to the proximity of the revolutionary
forces. a,sf@af
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01
ANGood

All doctors are good, but
only the best can cure the
hardest cases. Just so with
cough medicines. All are
good, but only the best can
cure the hardest coughs.
Buy the kind the doctors pre-
scribe,-Ayer's Cherry Pee
toral.
"For three winters had very bad
cough. | then tried Ayers Cherry Pee
toral. In short time ceased cough
ing, and soon was entirely cured"
Mrs. Pearl Hyde, Guthrie Center. Ia.
Csc. Soc. sl.oc. &c. AVER co.. Lowell. Mass.
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MAINE POSTAL CHANGES,

Washington. April 30.-The followina
postotlice has been discontinued in Maine:
Norridgcwock, Somerset county. 20l0i6.
Mail to South NOrridgewock.
The following special service change il,
announced in Maine:
Debsconeag, Piscataquis county. from
Millinocket. From May 1st, 1852 chang
supply to Norcross. Penobscot county.
The following star service changes al [
announced:
llG2 Foxcroft to Dover South Mills.
From May /. 1902, begin at Dover. omit
ting Foxcroft, decreasing 80 m.
1871. Gerry to Old Iown. Modify order
Of Aug. 10. 1901, 50 as to increase lin,
instead of ism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-01

Fairfield Camp Modern Woodmen of
America have made arrangements with
the Waterville Dramatic Club to pre-
sent a five act drama at Fairfield
Opera house, May s, for their benefit.
The drama is entitled, "In the Tolls
The cast of characters is a good one,
and the company is putting in some
hard work preparing for the play. They
will conclude with q grand ball, music
toy he furnished by Kendall's orchestra
Of Skowhegan. Special cars will be
run to Waterville after the play and
after the ball.
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Thousands of People Visited Washing

this season on Royal Blue Line Tours
and have returned expressing them
selves as being thoroughly satisfied
and DESTROYS of going again. The last
of these popular tours leaves Boston,
Friday. May 9th; New York. May 10th.
S27 from Boston, SIS from New York,
covers all expenses, including FIVE
DAYS board in Washington. and visit
to Philadelphia and New York, with
stopover privileges.
Gettysburg Tour leaves Boston, May
26. New York one day later. Memorial
Day in Washington. Presidents adj
dress and beautiful services at Airing
ton. the National Cemetery.
For illustrated itinerary and Guide
to Washington apply TO Jos. p. Tag
CART, 211 Washington ST., Boston, Mass
Apr2seodtoMay7.
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Schooner Josie in Distress.

Stonington, Conn, April 30.-Schooner
Josie, Captain Berry from Machias for
Westerly. with lumber, sank il this
harbor. this morning, after springlng
Il leak during the heavy blow. tug
went to the vessels assistance ana
raised her 80 that she could be toWed
into dock. After discharging her cargo
the Josie will repair at New London.
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Stampede to the New Gold Fields.

Suite. Mont, April 30.-Lato accounts
from sand Creek. the scene NJ the re-
cent gold discovery, ten Of a general
stampede 10 the new fields. The ground
for a radius of 10 miles has been stdked
off, miners leaving their work to make
locations in the vicinity of the rich
strike. The discovery was made in
Whip Poor VIII gulch and mineralized
ledge is said to assay into the thous-
nndS