Evening Star Newspaper, March 7, 1898, Page 9

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH a 7, 1898-14 PAGES. LEE’S RECALL .ASKED Surprising Action Taken by the Spanish Government. PROMPT REPOSAL BY THE PRESIDENT Supplies to Be Taken to Cuba by Some Warship. bE LOME AFFAIR’S SEQUEL Seen The Spanish situation has developed a most serious phase, due to the request of the Spanish government for the r-call of (cnsul General Lee at Havana, the cour- tevus buc firm refusal of the United States to comply; the suggestion by the Spanish governma of ths impropriety of sending relief supplies to the Cuban reconcentra- «ices on American warships. ‘The first intimation of these steps came in a brief and explicit cabie dispatch from Madrid. After a conf2rence at the White House } een the President, Assistant Secretary Day of the State Department and Sceretary Long of the Navy Department, th: following authorized statement was made bh Judge Day as comprising every- thing that was to be said by the admit tration cn the subject: “The President will nut consider the re- eall of G He has borne hims2If throug ‘s with judgment, fidel- ity and courage, to the President's entire satisfaction. supplies for the relief of the -ban pzople, all arrangements have been mae to carry a coasignment this week from Key West by one of the naval ves- whichever may be best adapted and nest available fer the purpose, to Matan- zas and Sagua.” The request for Gen. Lee’s recall is un- derstcod to have come within the last few It came through Minister Wood- The other suggestion of the Span- ish government—that relief supplies should not be sent in war vessels—was presented » or du Bose to the State Department last Friday. The responses in both cases Went direct te Minister Woodford. In the protest against the Montgomery and Nash- ville, Judg> Day conferred with Secretary Long and Capt. Crowninshield, chief of the bureau of navigation. There appeared to be no reason why a change should be made in the plan for s jing these ships on the relief mission, and withcut attaching grave significance to the request of the Spanish government, the answer was made that the plans for the trip were completed and that the stay of th> ships would be brief and of the most pacific character. In responding to the request for Gen. co's ri Il, the President does not appear deemed the subject opened to such ussion as would require the views of his cabinet associates, after a brief exchange between the White House and » Department the negative answer hed to Minister Woodford. Reason for Spain‘: tien. Lee's recall are not off disclosed. It owever, that t anish gov- ermment has chafed for time over Gon. Lee's presence in Havana, although this had never taken the form of a definit Protest prior to the present time. It bega io assum: us aspect short! after the arrival of at Havana At that time Gen. Lee escorted Capt. Sig: bee on his round of official calls. Th were made with due formality, but the ish officials took offens> when the ere restricted to Gen. Blanco, Ad- Mantaroia, and the representatives ry arm of Spain’s service, and rez and his as- utonomist cabinet, who represent the new civil regime which Spain ‘King to enforce. The matter came to the atiention of Senor Dupuy de Lom:, then Spanish minister at Washington, and although there were no protests, the sit- vation doubtless reached the State Depart- me suitabl> amends were made by igsbee calling on Dr. Congosto, th ; Premier Galvez and There was like irritation y Consul Gen>ral Lee Mf tie Maine. ‘The list of guests on that occasion is said to have omitted some of the Spanish naval officers, and to Pe incladed, quite conspicuously names et 4 number of American newspape- correspondents, who were regarded by the Spanish officials at Havana as antagoalsti to therm. ©f the officials here, but basis for a Spanish mode his over @ the oft to the not made th ction, but rather unofficial riticism of Gen. L2e's of procedure. There which clea general other circumstaices, however, y disclose the grounds for the Gen. Lee’s recall, although it request f is not known that Spain made any ex- tions of complaint. Since the ter a “Yeport been ciret that opinion t was due to external ca official re of this character was sent to Wazhington, so far as is known. But th re circulation of the report at Madrid ng such views to e scurce of clal cir The press éis- from Madrid also disclose that s held accountable at the Span- ai for the project of the purchas> y the United States from Spain, eral Cuba well session of th of Gen. Lee, influences which inducet et to ask his recall. mnection the fact is note or Dupuy de Lome is due in § His enforced retirement, on a the United States, is felt to sentiment at sion against s little doubt h advice as Senor Dupuy de Lome would give to the government or to this time. press in Madrid would rot condu- toward the retention of Gen. Lee. little doubt, however, that the tse of Spain's ac! is the sympa- Lee has shown for the Cuban in- known that his active and open sympathy with the people who have suf- fered so greatly during the present insu rection, American cilizens as well as @a- tive Cubans, vas not been accepted by the Spanish officials in Cuba as an exhibition ©f disinterested officialism, such as is ex- el of consular officers. There were jaints daring Gen. Weyler’s adminis- ation of his conduct, but never in full official form. As a matter of fact, Spain required no formal exeuse for the dismissal of a con- svlar officer, according to international law. These offleers are not indorsed usu- and they ally with diplomatic privileges, ve tried z ? Tt fs de- lieious and nowrishing and takes the place of cof- fee. The more Gratn-O you give the children the more health you distribute through thelr systems. Grain-O is made of pare graios. and when prepared tastes like the cholee grades of « but Sette ae AI grocess sell it. "15e. = ce by steamer, and that subject to many m | vexatious local restrictions. When the United States cruiser Montgomery returned from her cruise, which included the Cuban exist entirely by the sufferance of the na- tior’s to which they are sent. In their case it is not necessary nor usual to request their home government to recall them. They live officially through an exequatur. granted by the government to which they are accredited, and this may be withdrawn at any moment. So Consul General Lee may be dismissed from his post at the pleasure of the Spanish goverment, and this would net violate any section of in- ternational law. Gen. Lee’s Position Unique. But he is, in one respect, unique, in that he is endowed with semi-diplomatic pow- ers, by the wish of our government and by the consent of the Spanish government. The request of the Spanish government for his recall may, therefcre, be regarded a3 tentamount to a demand for the recall of an objectionable minister—such, for in- stance, as was Senor Dupuy de Lome. There must be cme substantial or satis- factory reason for such a demand, and as the administration of Gen. Lee -has re- ceived the full sanction and approval ot President McKinley, the demand was not entertained. Under such circumstances the i cident would close, unless Spain took the decisive steps of insisting on Gen. Lee’s recall, and, this failing, giving him. his exequatur. ‘The Matter ef the Ships. The action regarding the cruiser Mont- gomery and the gunbeat Nashville is look- ed upon by officials here as much less grave than that affecting General Lec. Secretary Long said last night that he did not regard the question as to which ships should carry the relief supplies as serious in any way. or as likely to present any perplexing issues. The desire of the Navy Department, Mr. Long said, was merely to get the supplies to Cuba on the most available vessel. There are three vessels at Key West, the Montgomery, Nashville and Fern, alike available for the service, and one of these, Mr. Long said, will be designated for the ip. The Fern is a dispatch boat rather than an armed naval vessel, and her availability for this mis- sion had not previously been suggested. Her choice would probably remove all ground for objection, as she had none of the characteristics of a war vessel. Mr. Long said, however, that the only de- cision thus far reached was that one of the naval vessels—Montgomery, Nashville or Fern—should make the trip. As this is the first time mention has been made of the Fern in connection with carrying the supplies it may be inferred that she wiil make the trip. The official. orders, however, continue to stand as they were originally made, desig- nating the Montgomery and Nashville, but these could be changed readily if the Fern was felt to be best suited for the work. The naval offietals have felt from the first that the Montgomery and Nashville were ill adapted for carrying supplies. They are essentially fighting machines and every inch of available room is taken with their own supplies of cordage, canvas, coal, etc. This was so apparent that the plans con- templated putting the relief supplies on deck, covering them with tarpaulin, and trusting to the weather and a quick trip to keep the provisions and clothing from damage. The Fern, not being so essentially a fighting machine, but more of the type of a yacht for the speedy conveyance of naval dispatches, has considerable more room for siowing supplies, both below and on deck. The Cuban relief committee counted on sending 73 tons to Key West, but this has been increased to 10) tons. It left New York on the Mallory line of boats Saturday, and is due at Key West Wednes The transfer will take a day, and the plan has been to have the government ship start Thursday for Cuba. The decision of the administration to send supplies to the reconcentradoes in Cuba was arrived at early in the week. Gen. Lee had represented that he had been unable to distribute the goods that had been re- ceived in answer to the proclamation of the President to the American people. He reported that many tons of these supplies were stored in Havana and could not be forwarded to the eastern end of the island. ‘The United States consuls at Matanzas and sue la Grande had come in person to ana to seek for relief after reporting ° Department the terrible condi- tions existing in their respective districts. The State Department immediately insti- tuted inquiries, and learning that the orig- 1 decree of the Spanish government au- thorizing the free admission of supplies applied only to the port of Havana, secured permission for the free reception of these supplies at all ports. The Xt obstacle met was the difficulty of transshipping the goods from Havana tward, there being a semi-weekly serv- now Ha to the Si in ports of Ma cers brought tre nzas and Santiago, the offi- arrowing tales of the dis- existing there. What Crowntnshield Learned. ‘aptain Crowninshield, the chief of tne navigation bureau of the Navy Depart- n officer of the soundest dis tion . Was on the ship, an acci- dental passenger. Kinley directly w Capt. He told President Mc- i he had learned. ‘The result was immediate decision of the Navy Department to accede to the re- quest of the relief committee in New York to forward their supplies to the eastern ports of Cuba. One of the American lines of steamships running to New York had offered to take the contributions of the American people to Key West, and tie President himself gave the order for their riage to eastern Cuba by any of the able ships of the North Atlantic squadron The announcement of the purpose of the to send supplies to Cuba on was first made in last Within twenty-four hours there were signs of resistance on the part of the Spanish government. A. first this took the shape of a formal inquiry by the Spanish charge—Senor du Bosc—as to the correctness of the report, the inquiry being couched in an incredulous tone. and later, when the affirmation came, there was lodged, not a formal protest, but rather an insinuation that the movement of the naval ships would not be acceptable; that it would be construed into an act of active sympathy on the part of the government of the United States with the insurgents. But the President had satisfied himself that the course he had chosen, that of sending the supplies in a naval vessel, was the only one that seemed to promise a prompt and efficient relief. There was no time for dip- lomatie usages, as Gen. Lee’s report stated that hundreds were dying daily, and senor du Bose was so informed. —— 86 Smuggling to Cuba Alleged. A report from Havana says that Ha> vana customs officials claim to have dis- covered evidence of smuggling in goods consigned to Miss Clata Barton for free distribution among the reconcentradoes. Japanese paintings and costly jewels are alleged to have been in packages of goods admitted free. ‘The chairman of the central Cuban relief committee in New York says he has not heard of any such complaint and does not see how such a thing could be possible. Every article forwarded by the committee is turned over to the Unneu aia govern- Wednesday Si mar! . No is made by the SPAIN MEANS FIGHT General Interpretation Plaoed Upon Her Latest Move. pee Se LSE EXPECTS 70 CATCH US UNPREPARED Col 5) Intense Interest Manifested in the News From Madrid, FEARS FOR LEE’S So T SAFETY ark The almost universal interpretation of the action of Spain is that she regards war as inevitable and is disposed to force it at the present time as being more opportune for her than to wait until this government has had more time to prepare. It is regarded as alike extraordinary for Spain to make such demand under the cir- announcements—leaders of the departments, ings every ‘day. Regardless of By Order of the Executors. Cost is True== CLOSING OUT SALE. hests of quality in the several If you''watch your spendings you should watch our offer- cumstances and for this government to de- cline in soemphatic a way to accede to her demands. It is a conceded rght of any gov- errment to object for any cause, real or imaginary, to the representative of a for- eign government, and the ordinary require- ments of comity are that the objections should be respected. In the present in- Parasols Reduced. Not so long now before you will have use for them—and then you will not have this sale to help you to possession at such stance, however, the suggestion for the re- prices. a Oo = the White China Silk Parasols, with Blue, call of Gen. Lee is inopportune, and LAiéte China Silk Paraso situation is such as to make it almost im- fae REDUCED. from $3 $1 15 perative that this government should have to. oi ° A lot of Paras h with Derby. handies, that have been $5—NOW REDUCED to $3.50, $3 and $2 Write Brocade Parasols, with Lay- ender and Green strip:s—REDUC >$2 from $3.50 to.. : = refused to recall him. The action on both sides is regarded by nearly every man in Congress with whom Star reporters have talked on the subject as indicating that a conflict is regarded by both governments as inevitable and close at hand, and that Spain has determined to force war at once. Intense Interest Manifested. Last night as the news spread through the city the most intense interest was manifested. Senators and members of the House and the general public were seeking information, and there was an unusual as- semblage in the hotel corridors and in other public places where information might be expected and the current discus- sion heard. The most conservative opinion was that this incident indicated the speedy develop- All the Embroideries that fill our counters—every yard. No matter, how choice the pattern, how exclusive, how full of qual- ity—they are being pushed out. You know how cautiously we selected—can’t you see what an immense opportunity is present- ed you now? 22-inch All-over Nainsook Em- ment of a crisis, and the fear was very broideries — REDUCED from O)()C generally expressed that Gen. Lee might FE toe aaa net be safe in Havana if it were known Cote ns DCEO tens $1 15 there that his recall had been demanded $2.50 to 5 5 = vi = 28-inch Irish Point All- and this government had refused com. eae a ee an $2 50 piiance. oF ere fi ° The most common interpretation put up- on the action of Spain is that she has de- termined to force the inevitable issue now in hopes that she may find us less pre- pared for war than we would be if a little more time were allowed for the purchase of war vessels and the assembling of mu- nitions of war. Three Dissenting Views. Of the large number of public men with whom Star reporters talked last night there were but three who did not say that “27-inch Grass Li Enbroideries—REDUCED to. AlLover from 50c. 30c. 10c. 14c. 25¢. Lace Edge Stiss REDUCED from 50e. 2 and 3-inch Cambric REDUCED from 12%¢. and 18¢. ‘Tocking— to. a 4 to Nainseck Edg- ings—REDUCED from 2c. to. 5 and 6-Inch 5 and G-inch Swiss Edgings— REDUCED from Bich to. 1 they thought this demand of Spain meant Se Sse ‘Hagings— 10c. war. One of the three exceptions was z Gen, Wheeler, who said that it did not Handk’re’is Reduced. With all the Handkerchiefs at special prices we-are merely go- ing to mentiom:some lots of Men’s Silk Handkerchiefs. Fol- low them up—tliey are big val- ae Hemstiched Silk Handkerchiefs— £ .25c. ones=-for 20c. -40c. ones:-for 30c. 50c. ones=sfor 37¥4c. 75c. ones=-for 50c. $1 omes=-for 75c. $1.25 ones=-for 88c. chiefs—REDUC necessarily mean that war was upon us. though it looked that way, and was prob- ably the e. Another of the exceptions was Mr. Cannon of Illinois, who refused to talk on ihe subject, on the grounds that he had no official information, but who added that if this government got into war with any one it would be supported by the American Congress, and the American people would win in the end, even if they had to fight the world. He added that this was Fourth of July talk, and that he had nothing to say about war with Syain The other exception was Boutelle, who could not bring himself to believe that there had been any official knowledge of the incideni having occurred, and who thought it improper to discuss the matter as long as there was any hope of a peace- able solution of the Cuban question... Mr. Boutelle, like the others who did not ex- press their opinion outright that war was meant, stood on official propriety and wis- dom as not justifying too much talk. Every other man said he saw hostility in ‘4 $1.50 ones=-for $1.15. 25c¢. Men's Colored Silk Handker- ED from 50c. to. 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That is why we have cut them as we have. Great bargains! wers, with 39c¢. “ er nd really the neatest hen others be- gin to make their displays—they TC are the regular 12!e. kind—NOW. . ° 15 Fine French Flannel Night Shirts, in sizes 16, 17 and 18; splendid terns and superior qualitic O8c. REDUCED 'o- Faris Reduced. We have only a few—but they are handsome—and the kind that combine use with effect. Plain Black Gauze Fans—RE- 39c. DUCED from $1 to. Plain Black G: with carved stick from $2.25 to Black Gauze ring bottoms to 46—the kind that always pald 75. f : 500 doz. Best Madras Wash 1,000 styles; all new you will find later w ‘ans, edge, handsomely REDUCED from $1.54 Decorated Black Gauze F —REDUCED from $5 to. 98c. Black Gauze Fans, with lace edge spangled and — decorated. REDUCE? from $ 1 75 to 53 ° Black Goods Reduced. We want to call attention to these other items in the Black Dress Goods Department that are cut so close that we don't even get cost out of them. 48-in.Serge Bordure, of two difesent REDUCED from $1. 46-inch Frieze C1 DUCED from $3 to... Sl-inch Astrakhen Boucle $l —REDUCED from $4 to. Coutauld’s Crapes, as you know, are’ ¥ quality $112 for $3 a yard. . which are the reduced this—33, le for ) grade 2 a yard grade for § J “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” st the incident. What: was generally regarded as giving the peculiarly pointed significance both to the demand of Spain and the refusal of the United States was that pending the investigation into the Maine disaster a change in the American consul general-, ship would be disadvantageous, if not ab- upon severing its relations with Gen. Lee what would be the result?” the reporter asked. “Of course, ordinarily, an announcement that one government finds the representa- tive of another nation persona non grata is not a cause for war. But in this case it does not seem to me there is any justi- i J i ish govern- solutely embarrassing, to the United |.fication on the part of the Span States, and might very serfously interfere | ment in giving notice to the United States ith Fi that Gen. Lee should be recalled, except with that Investigation. This, it was | >the theory that be is a man of cour- thought, ought to be sufficient reason to | age, independence and patriotism, and restrain Spain, whose honor is at stake in the inquiry, from demanding Lee’s recall, unless she is prepared to abondon all idea of vindicating her honor and to face war. It is also a sufficient excuse for this gov- ernment refusing to accede to the demand. Our Rights in Cuba. The present extraordinary condition of affairs in Havana leaves this country not only with the interests ordinarily had in a foreign country to be protected, but with a right to be maintained to complete under the most satisfactory conditions the inves- Ugation into the cause of the destruction of our naval vessel and the horrible death of our sailors under suspicious circumstan- ces. Either the investigation must be per- mitted to proceed without any sort of in- terruption or introduction of side issues or embarrassing changes of conditions, such as would be involved in the,recall of Lee, ®r else the assumption must be that Spain wants to bring about a crisis which will close the investigation, preferring to stand suspected rather than await the result. Senator Martin of Virginia said that it looked to him as if Spain had made the demand for the purpose of forcing the war at once, feeling, perhaps, that she was rel- atively stronger now than she would be if time was allowed for this country to pre- pare. The surrounding circumstances gave to the “demand, in his opinion, a signifi- cance which would not ordinarily attach to a request for the recall of a foreign rep- resentative. It was therefore indicative of a serious situation. The country would not have approved of the demand being ac- ceded to. Views of Seator Davis. Senator Davis, chairman of the foreign relations, said: “I think the President's position is ex- actly correct. “Of course if these acts on the part of Spain had happened during times when everything was quiet they would not stand out with the importance they assume un- der the present conditions. Coming now they do very much ‘to strain the relations of the countries.” Callom Thinks War Imminent. Senator Cullom, a member of the com- mittee on foreign relations, had not re- garded war as imminent until last evening. “These acts,” said Mr. Cullom to a Star reporter, “form another step on the part of the Spanish government toward the end. Of course this government will stand firm. No backing on the part of the United States-is to be thought of under existing frida peers We could not afford to do “The President's course wes unquali- fiedly justified. Any other course would manifests these qualities more prominently than the Spanish authorities like, and, consequently, they want to get rid of him. “I suppose, of course, the Spanish go ernment could say they do not want any more provisions, but if they give us per- mission to take food to Cuba to give to the starving people there I do not think they are justified in saying we cannot take them in war vessels. If I represented the government I would take such provisions in any kind of ship I should find it con- verient to use. We have a right to go in the harbor of Havana or to any other friendly port with our vessels. Careful in His Statement. “I have been careful to say nothing that could be interpreted as a belief that we would have war with Spain since the sink- ing of the Maine, but it seems to me now we are coming to wer almost inevitably. I have had such apprehensions for Some days, but I-have been hoping that these apprehensions were groundless. I still _hope so, but I can no longer believe so. Every little while scmething happens to indicate that Spain is seeking a war with us. The 1 De Lome letter 1ock this government en- tirely by surprise and it showed hypocrisy and treachery no one looked for. Then came the Maine disaster and now the de- mand for the recall of Gen. Lee. It seems to me the Spanish government is seeking war with us. They are about to have an election in Spain and I am of the opinion they would like a pretext for a war regard- less of the consequences.” Senator Gray considered the demand for Gen. Lee's recall. a very serious matter, but he did not think the situation was one that necessarily meant war. All Commend the President. Senator Lindsay & ‘Kthtucky satd: “The President was correct in his posi- tion, as stated in fhe efnouncement given out by the State Bepattment. The coun- try will sustain hime" * ‘Senator Hansbroogh sof North Dakota said: F t “To me the mos}, sérlous phase of the situation is the sending of the war ships with the supplies. ‘°anf incited to think that {s more 1 nt than tne probable dismissal of the gensy general by the Spanish governmenj,” | Not Regarded, as,Casus Belli. Senator Frye sajd: $If Spain has re- quested that relief. guppljes be sent in mer- chant vessels and aot in armed warships, and we continue tg, send those supplies in warships, I think 4 might be regarded as an intervention in the affairs of Cuba, and, therefore, an unfriendly act. “I have confidence in General Lee,” added Senator Frye. “As far as I have been acquainted with his official conduct vessels.” > “If Spain ‘General Lee his pass- have caused him to be condemned by the | ports and insists. se the, termination. of American his. eareer at Havana, course People. “I have been foreed to believe that we are drifting toward war with’ the Spanish government. Now they have taken this: step, which, it seems to me, will bring ‘war.’ € eet “If the Spanish government should insist’ Gent should refuse to comply. I have no information on the subject, but am very anxious to learn the facts. I am opposed to war, except when the rights of our citi- zens and national honor are involved. The heur demands sober judgment and con- servatism of high order.” Senator Morgan Proud of Lee. Senator Morgan said: “I heartily applaud the President’s action ih the dispatch brought to my attention. I do nof think the Spanish government will insist upon Lee’s recall nor do I think it will refuse a bounty to those poor starving creatures, the reconcentradoes, though it may be dished out to them with a mailed hand. We of the south are very proud of General Lee and his conduct in Cuba. It only proves what we have always known about hbim—that he is a brave, patriotic man, fearless to do his duty under all cireum- stances. The recall of General Lee in my opinion was in deference to the mob senti- ment in Madrid. After all the forbearance we have shown Spain in making our coun- try a base for her supplies she turns upon us and makes everything done by us into an act of enmity. After a while we will be sufficiently informed as to the inten- tions of the Spanish government toward us to meet them half way. Mr, Smith Sees War Ahead. Representative Smith of Kentucky said: “This demand on the part of Spain means that she has concluded that she will have war. The demand was made probably with the idea that if, by any sort of chance we acceded to it, we would be put at a disad- vantage, and if we refused she would make it a cause for irritation. She wants war and the time has come when, I think, we will have to give it to her. She has deserved a licking for a long time. I think now that we will turn in and give her such a whip- ping as she has been negotiating for. It is very evident that such an untimely move on the part of Spain could indicate nothing else than that she wants to force at once whatever is to come. She probably hopes to catch us unprepared and does not want to give time for further preparation.” Representative Bankhead said that he thought it meant that Spain wanted a serap. Representative Swanson said that in his opinion it meant either that Spain was ready for war, or that she had determined she would have to part with the ida was cold to the United States. If Harm Should Come to Lee. Ex-Represertative Libby said that the country would not hear of the recall of Lee, and that if anything happened to him in Cuba the people of this country woul? not be satisfied with taking Cuba, but would want to destroy Spain. where our ministers or high diplomatic officials abroad had become unacceptable to the country to which they were cred- ited. Judge Hilborn recalled the case of Minister Sergeant at Berlin, whose recall was reqvosted some fifteen years ago by thé German government. The most this country could do, Judge Hilborn thinks, if Gen. Lee’s term as consul general to Cuba is brought to an end by Spain's act, is to refuse to appoint another in his place. “I believe we have a right to send relief to Cuba in any kind of vessels we wish,” declared Judge Hilborn. “We might arm our merchant vessels, if they were trans- porting this relief to Cuba, and Spain would have no right to object, unless there was a treaty with this government, such as there is with England, regarding ves- sels on the great lakes, against arming such vessels.” Mr. Dingley S Judgment, “I prefer to wait for official informa- tion. Not knowing on what grounds Spain has demanded Gen. Lee's recall, I cannot form an opinion of the probable outcome,” said Representative Dingley, floor leader of the House. “If Gen. Lee's recall has been demanded by the Madrid government,” said Repre- sentative Perkins, “it will produce a very acute state of affairs. We ought not to accede to the demand.” “The air is charged with the electricity of war,” declared Representative Dockery. “This demand cn the part of Spain cau- tions us to keep a cool head and go slow. It looks as if Spain wants to force us to action. It is evident that the situation is growing critical, and that we may expect new developments every day.” Senator Pettigrew said: “I certainly ap- prove the President's course in the matter. I should judge the request to recall our consul general is somewhat unusual, and, under other circumstances, would be com- plied with, but the conditions precedent to this case take it out of the usual rule and justified the President's action. I think that, in view of the fact it is conceded the Maine was blown up, the President would be justified in sending battle ships loaded with combustibles as well as food and filled. with armed men. It seems to me we cannot eocept any settlement short of the independence of Cuba.” ————— eee Demands Jury Trial. Eva Gordon was today charged before Judge Scott with keeping a disorderly hhcuse. She asked for a jury trial, and was remanded to, await further action. ==AT== Pieanim oS. Nothing but the mention of every inch of goods and piece of merchandise in the store would completely tell the bargain FIS'IS A GENUINE The offerings are startling—but they are not sensational. They are made for a purpose—and to accomplish that purpose every price has been reduted for quick sale. We make endeav- or to point out some only of the more important items in these | | | | | Bedwear Reduced. Senedd lett neetteeteaneneegad Linens Reduced. A department that has er- joyed the reputation this one has for so long a time is sure of a quick response to these spe- cials. Two 8-10 Bleached Damask Sets, $3 that were #3.50-NOW.., emer Se 33 $5 y ‘omni $4.50 One 8-12 Bleached that has been $6.50 10-44 Extra ¥ White from $8 4-4 Cardi ED from 8-4 Cardinal ¢ from $2.50 to.......... All-woel Tan and Rea and ray and Brown ath Rebes REV 5 $10.50 1 ~ ‘erry Bath from §5 50 Bine and Red Fle Stripe REDUCE Novelties Reduced. We guarantee these to be 925- 1000 fine—and they are all noy- elties that you will find useful. “int Shere tatin tt GOC, 98c. 85c. 50c. $1.25 89c. ™ 39c. 89c. 98c. with —RE- . with handies — RE- nvelope from En 2UCED Glasses, with Silver — handles » from $1.98 to... ling Sliver Let ED from $1 Sterling Silver B —REDUCED from 50c. to. Sterling Silver Match Boxes— REDUCED from $1.25 to Sterling Silver Key Racks— REDUCED from $1.39 to. Whenever you get a chance to buy commodities such as these at prices as low as these—BUY THEM! All Wool Oregon and California Blankets— 10-4—REDUCED from $6 and $8.50 to $4 and $6. 11-4—REDUCED from $7 and $11 to $5.25 and $7.50. 12-4—REDUCED from $8.50 and $12 to $6 and $8. 13-4—REDUCED from $10 and $12 to $7 and $9.50. Italian Silk Rugs—RE- DUCED ito: oaks os Linen Lap Dusters—R DUCED from $1 and $1 75¢- ae = to PURITAN IN THE DRY Wor! Dock. = Day and Night at Norfolk to mish Her. A special dispatch to the Baltimore Sun from Norfolk, V. Sunda: sal The big double turreted coast defense steamer Puri- tan went into dry dock yesterday. The sleam engineering f © is now divided up into three shifts of eight hours ch, and vork is being kept up night and day to finish the Puritan. There is still a rush of mer at the yard who wish ice. ‘Tramps of all sizes, colors and nationali- ties, whose object is to ship in the navy, are arriving. Some of them are successful in their undertaking, while ma Those who do not ship are a door to door for food. The pay rolis at the Navy yard amount to $70,000 per month, and that is helping the workingmen along ly during the rigorous season » enlist in the begging f er year, as well as stimuiat merchants. Iron workers at the yard and cannot 2 torpedo boat Winslow put to sea navy yard yesterday. ee pate AUSTRIA’S CABINET 8 Hohenstein to F New One. A dispatch from Vienna yesterday The members of the Austrian cai terday presented their resignations, which were accepted by Emperor Francis Joseph. The emperor appointed Privy Councillor Count von Thun -Hohenstein as prime min- ister and intrusted to him the task of forming a new cabinet, pending the organ- ization of which the retiring ministers will conduct current business, ‘The retiring cabinet was formed late in November of last year after the retirement of the Badeni ministry in the face of a storm of opposition. It is as follow: President of the epuncii and minister of the interior—Baron von Gautsch. Minister of agricuiture—Count Byland- threidt. Minister of justice—Dr. J. von Ruber, Minister of public instruction—Count von Baillet-Latour. Minister of national defense—Count von Welsershetmb. . Minister of finance—Herr Boehmbaweck. Minister of commerce—Herr Koerber. Minister of railways—Dr. von Wittes. Count Von Thi make some of the most of Clothes-pins . les — but them come from rubbing. no matter how careful you wear of the wash- i r