Evening Star Newspaper, April 15, 1898, Page 1

THE EVENING STAR. = SS SS = PUBLISHED D: pT SUNDAY. AT THE STAR BUILDiNGS, 3301 Fenrsylvania Avenve, Ccr. ae Bt, by The Evening Star New: st Com: ee cre Cae Pres’t. its sree Few York 49 Potter Build'ay ‘The Evening Star Is served to subscribers in the erty by cr rriers, on thete cwn account, at 10 cents per week. or 44 cents ger month ectnter 2 certs each. By mail Pat fates «x Canada—postase prepald—60 cents Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with nstage added $3.00. (Entered at the Po t Gffice at Washington, D. C.. <Iase ma'l matter.) TF All mail subscriptions must be paid In advance. Rates cf advertising made known on applicstion. CONCERT OF POWERS |: Tn Danger of Being Disturbed by Discord. Che Zen . "Star. WASHINGTON, D. C., FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1898—FOURTEEN PAGES. TWO CENTS. The regular permanent family circulation of The Evening Star in Washington is more than double that of any other paper, whether published in the morn- ing or in the afternoon. As a medium for unobjec- tionab!e advertisements it there- fore stands unequaled and un- approachable. perhaps, that of leading to a direct claration of war. It will probably not e even that influence. A Good Deal of Gossip. In connection with this, however, there is a good deal of gossip which excites in- dignation. It is corstantly being whispered that certain Americans, some in public and seme in private life, are instigating and in- viting foreign imterference. The suspicion edge—proof—that such a thing is going on SPANISH QUEEN NOW Queen Regent's Gift Changes Senti- ment Toward Her in Madrid. ENGLAND LIKELY 10 BOLD OUP) o: such a tning excites indignation. Knowl-| ANOTHER NOTE 10 THE POWERS —— Europe’s Talk of Stoppirg the Coming War. a OFFICIAL CIRCLES VIEW IN It was offict has rec ived 'y intimation that the ropean powers will again interfere. great indignation in Congress ne reports of rumored interference. ment E nate resumed consideration of the committe resolucon for jon in Cuba. Si tors Cul- Gray and Tillman tom, Berry, Danicl, spoke. United States has practically ar- to buy the Venezuela and is nego- for the Lucania ard the Kaiser Friedrich. | ‘The representatives of the six great pow- ers of Europe, up to a late hour this after- had net been notified that an agree- hed been reached r ticn on the Spanish-Americ: ted that the never entertained ing Cuba and never |. elger was ordered to com- . the vessel recently bought frem Brazil, and w! rived at New York. if the and naval forces to drive the Spa ich has just ar- Alger is quoted as saying that President wes cirected to land fi Id in ferty-eight use the President surs call for 50,000 vi untecrs. A positive denial was made Secretary Day and cabin ternoen that any intimat been re- ceived that the European powers will prob- bly ain interfere in the dispute between this count! It is further iley has no ri at the powers will make a tations to this government. T! made so emphatically as to pro- belief that the government has ige of the intentions and purposes vers, and that these intentions do rd addressing any strong note United Stat to No attempt is made to deny that the pow- hanging notes on the sudject . and that they are reach concert of action, but coniident that nothing will come of this attempt so far country is cone J. At the cab- eeting today Judge D: who was disposed of any alarming ideas by & he had no reason to look for any terference from the powers. - This pri eet except the ¢ er, Were to the effect that Spain has appeal to the powers and will to do all she can to excite sym- athy fer herself and hatred for the United States. At is pretty MeKinle an 1e well settied that President would give a tart reply to any m of the powers. It would not ner than bef but would have ican powers pre it is be Americ n am! Ss to the efforts for a and what will probably For that reason he can speak i the 2 in cabinet received with by lized the that story s intcrfere has strengthened the for immedi: in- most conservative cident admitted during any st rope would be not h attempt on the part severely criticised, if i to general indignation, in rushing this country tu earli Work of Preparati situation the Long cabinet and Secre- t everythi hen the talk bran bom that is ore captured, flict thetic nee rs essary to do bi be how is it to be ing, which ident McKin- tary Long and The Wht House was as quiet during the day. T been on duty in ave been temporarily withd: sned to duty elsewher, Seeretary Long's Call. $ assembling toc went to the White House -well of New Jers+y, Mr. Griscom, p © of -amer tive of Mr. id that the boats will be the gevernm2nt uncondi- company will fx a price S Matter will be set- arly t and left morn h for the Benate shortly after 10 o'clock. He did not know of an Just after Day went t House, an here jd that no news ceived from Madrid. Nor B ‘OLERATED. WILh Fecling at the Capitol Over Suggested The suggestion of i vention by the powers between Spai zd the United States ex ‘Ss at the Capitol resentment rether than apprehersion. Such intery Senator | might lead to official cognizance being token of it. It would be an attempt at the version of the vital principles of this government which would hardly be toler- ated on the part of any one in an official pesition, and might amount to treason cn part, of a private citizen if the effort tended beyord the point when tiis gov- ent had actuatly proceeded with the act of intervention. It is pointed cut that to invite foreign intervention would be to invite restraint upon the government, ard to instigate the use of force by foreign governments to control the policies of this gcvernment. It is regarded as 2 matter not to be light- iy passed over should such a condition of affairs develop. Extent of the Powers’ Though it is understood passing Activity. that notes are between the powers on the sub- terventicn, and there are wild 2 effect that forcible measures ed to prevent United States ing landed in Cuba, it is not ss that the activity of bey i the ex- <ives. It is could be jer w preposition for inter- n plainly enough teops frem being i ved in Cong pclite note entatives of the power: , that he from Uicm such ahd not ¥ s who Enow the policy Xinicy ha the Powers Not to a lat merts constituting 1 ceeded in ersianding as to the six great reaching a col eny action that they bay take in the Spanish-American ease. They continue to be fully infermed, however, of the ex- c of views now in progress betwee the capitals of ope. It was belief of those most familiar with the subject that the rey in Washington we structions today, tions ar will be action. Ived and that some Little time ‘d to Lring about concerted in view cf this, the ambassadors minisiers of the powers held no meet- up to mid-da: though they are like- ly to exchange views later in the day, even though joint instructions as to the course of action are not received. An inieresting and important phase of ncerted action developed today, when me known that the representativ > powers in Washington had deter- mined to confer together with regularity in orcer that an agreement be reached as to ed to the several sn offices tatus of affairs here. result of these meetings, the official s cabled daily to Waris, Lond jenna, Berlin, Rome and St. Petersburg in duplicate in everything that pert. to the essential conditions of the case. This in di the extent of co-operation be- tvcen the powers. It also serves to give the various foreign offices an unvarying view of the seriousness of the situation in this country. Without tnis agreement in the official advices sent trom W. it is felt that the foreign offices acting with counter purposes, the advices of each varying in some respect. Tae joint far sent have expressed the view that war was little short of inevita- ble. Whether any recommendation has Leen made for joint action is not known, owing to the rigid secrecy prevailing, but from the general feeling prevailing in all foreign quarters there is no doubt that such recommendations, if sent, have been toward curing more time for Spain in testing the cone jons she has made. The confident capectation of Spain as to the «ral support of the powers is shown by the semi-official statement given out today. In vicw of the fact that the ambassadors and ministers have not yet received in- structions, there has been no intimation convey2d to this government as to any prospective action of the powers, as that would be manifestly inexpedient and would defeat the v end in view. Indeed the movement has not yet advanced beyond the stage of an exchange of views between the turopean capitals for the purpose of arriv- ng ut a common understanding. “The tun- ing of the instrument for the concert is again in progress,” was the statz2meut of a high diplomatic official today—ene fully posted on the negotiations—in expiaining that the present change was similar to the ¢ which initiated the recent joint note to President McKinley. Owing to a visit made by Sir Julian Pauncefote to the State Department yes- terday afternoon it was inferred that this had something to do with the Cuban situa- tion, but it can be stated positively that the call related to another subject, prob- ably the proposed reciprocity treaty for the Lritsh West Indies. A NAVAL DEMONSTRATION. England and Germany Not Favorable to the Suggestion. April 15.—The Populo Romano it understands the powers of ill intervene between the United d Spain in favor of the iatter country, and, it adds, according to in- formation gathered in well-informed quar- ters, the intervention will take the form of | @ naval demonstration, in which all the | powers will participate. | Disercdited in London. LONDON, April 15.—The British foreign not believe the powers will » « naval demonstration. Germany Out of Et. N, April 15.—A special disvaich is, referring to the rumors of a positicn to make an international naval aticn off the Island of Cuba, says taking the | in the matter, tood that Great Britain and not favorable to the sugzes- ROME, | Germany ar | tien. The Spanish ambassador made a long visit_to the British foreign office today, and later the Austrian amvbassador called. —_——___ FLYING SQUADRON SIGHTED. Will Be Rack in Hampton Roads This Evening. | NORFOLK, Va., April 15, 2 pm.—The weather bureau reports the fiying squadron tion will not be recognized nor tolerated. f it is attempted, it will have no influence ten miles east of the capes and coming in. 1 It will be in the roads in an hour. Sagasta Resents the Charges Con- cerning the Maine Disaster. ALL QUIET IN HAVANA eee MADRID, April 15.—Great enthusiasm has b2en aroused here by the fact that the queen regent has headed the national sub- scription to increase the strength of the Spanish navy by giving 1,000,000 pesetas toward the fund. The Imparcial (independent), commenting on her majesty’s action today, says: “Until yesterday many people only saw in the august lady a virtuous queen, but since yesterday she has been known to all e@s a Spanish queen. Her gift of 1,000,000 pesetas gains her millions of blessings.” Referring to the political situation, the Imparcial remarks: ‘Senor Sagasta’s go’ ernment finally struck the Spanish note yes- terday, the result being a reunion of th gevernment and the people. Today we a all Spaniards, we forget party lines and Wwe are united around the stat Don Carlos Censured. The Globo (liberal) this morning scverely censures the Carlist manifesto, saying ii considers it “not patriotic, but revoiution- ary,” and adds: “The government requires no spur to calmly defend the rights of the nation. It wil! not strike first, but it will return a blow.” The Liberal approves the “encrgetic measures adopted by the government ye: terday,” saying: “Only through parlia- ment can all which the nation should know be made krown.” Continuing, the Liberal advises the press to “confine itself to fanning the warlike enthusiasm,” adding: “No new discussion is possible while Spanish sovereignty in Cuba is challenged.” That Note to the Powers. LONDON, April 15.—A special dispatch from Madrid, published this afternoon, says: “The note to the powers formulated at the cabinet meeting last night will review the whole Cuban question, pointing out that all the trouble with the United States arises through the clamor of the sugar manufacturers, who, it is claimed, foment- ed and organized the entire revolt. Atten- tion will be recalled to the alleged unmo- lested American filibustering expeditions and it will be asserted that the chief insur- gent leaders are not Cubans, but adyen- turers of all nationalities, whose sole pur- pose is plunder and robbery. Charge Against Consuls. “The concessions made by Spain will 1e enumerated, and the note will say that while Spain has done everything possible to pacify the island, the consuls of the United States have constituted themselves insurgent agents, and the further state- ment will be made that when autonomy promised the desired result an American squadron was sent to Cuba to encourage the insurgents to hold out. “These contentions, it is added, will be supported by documentary evidence, which, it is alleged, will prove the bad faith dis- played throughout by the United States toward Spain.” The note to the powers will conclude with declaring that Spain having exhausted ry means of peace, is reluctantly com- pelled to prepare for war and to fight for the maintenance of its rights and honor. The Maine Incident. Senor Sagasta, the Spanish premier, is quoted in a special dispatch from Madrid as saying, with reference to the destruction of the Maine having been caused through Spanish agency: “This infamous calumny merits the repro- bation of the whole world. All the nations know the true cause of the disaster, and many American officials know it, too. For For the American government to base a plea of intervention upon heartless calumny of this character is to rebel against reason and justice. For this reason it 1s impossi- ble for us to refrain from protesting form. ally to the powers aguinst the imputation.” a ALL QUIET IN HAVANA. Rumored Accident on the lowa—Ne- gotiations With Insurgent HAVANA, April 15, 9 a.m.—The weather is fine and cool, and all fs quiet here. ‘The Spanish cruiser Conde de Venanaido arrived her2 today from Santiago de Cuba. ‘The British steamer Ravensdale, from Halifax, April 5; the French steamer Ver- sailles, from St. Nazaire, on March 21, via Corunma, on March 23, for Vera Cruz, and the Spanish steamer Mexico, from New York, on April 10, for Havana, Progresso and Vera Cruz, reached here today. An American citizen, named Joaquin Be- taneourt, was arrested yesterday, charged with bringing correspondence from an in- surgent camp. The British consul, Mr. Gollan, in charge of the United States in- terests here, demanded that the prisoner be released, and the latter was accordingly granted his treed«m. The Comercio says today that while the United State battle ship lowa was engaged in gun-firing practice at Key West re- cently 2 turret fell off, owing to its sus- penders giving way, causing a panic among the crew, thinking It was like the Maine, the effect of a submarine mine, set by the paniards.”” The same paper comments favorably on “Don Carlos? patriotic attitude.” Commission to Visit Insurgents. It has been decided that the colonial government, with the approval of the gov- ernment at Madrid, is to send Senors Gi- berga, Dolz and Vicndi in the character of parliamentaries, to treat with the insur- gents. If appointed the officials mentioned will go to the insurgents’ camp. It ts re- ported that they may start today. Considerable anxiety is manifested here as to the outcome of the Cuban crisis and the final attitude which President McKin- ley will assume. : It is said that a majority-of the sugar estates have finished gathering their crops. The result is not yet known, and only par- tial success is expected, owing to the lack of laborers. ‘The conservatives of Santlago de Cuba will not take: part in the: next elections, owing to a disagreement with the governor. Dispatches from Madrid announce that Don Carlos said he would only go into civil war in case the national honor was insult- ed or the loss of Cuba sanctioned by the government. La Lucha publishes an’ article entitled, “Sleeping and Cackling,” in which it says: “At Madrid the people have been sleeping all the time. President McKinley has not been sleeping nor eating, but he has been cackling, and when a-hen cackles it is time to get an egg. So an egg is expected.” A majority of the newspapers assert to- day that General Lee will not return to Havana. —>—_. IS CRANDALL A FAKIR? He Olaims He Laid Mines in the Harbor of Havana, Alleged That He is Coming Here to Tell His Story to Govern- ment Officials. CHICAGO, April 15.—Confirmation of the reported arrest of Weyler's alleged torpedo agent, Crandall, allas Escardo, is difficult, if not impossible, here, There is a dispo- sition among acquaintances of John Wilkie, the new chief of the United States secret service, to credit him with the arrest, and some go so far as to assert that he in per- £on was probably one of the three officers who are said to have arrested Crandall. Highwood, where the arrest is described as having taken place, is a little hamlct near Fort Sheridan. The people are large- ly ex-soldiers and others having more or less connection with the fort. Today High- wood was all astir over the alleged arrest, but no such person as Crandall is remem- bered, and the first inkling of the matter came to Highwood people today through newspapers. No Foundation for Story. No incident remotely suggesting the ar- rest is recalled. The Baltimore and Ohio officials in Chicago say they have no knowledge as to the truth or otherwise of the report of Crandall and his captors go- ing east from Chicago over their line. Captain Porter, who is in charge of the federal secret service matters in Chicago, said teday that he had no knowledge of such an arrest, and did net believe it had teken place. At the offiée of:Chief of Po- lice Ripley similar statements-were made. Treasury officials say they know nothing of the arrest of a man ndmed Charles A. Crandall, who, it is sata, claims to have planted mines in Havana harbor under the Girection of General Weyler, No officer of the secret service of the ‘Treasury had any- thing to do with the arrest. No officer has been detailed at any time for the purpose of hunting down Crandall or any other man suspected of having been connected with the Maine disaster, The Crandall referred to above, according to a dispatch to the New York World from Chicago, was taken into custody in this lat- ter city last night by United States secret service agerts, and ts now-en route here to tell what he knows to the government. Ac- cording to Crandall, he was +mployed as a torpedo expert by Weyler to lay mines in Havana harbor. He says he placed seyen- teen mines and ten torpedoes in that har- bor. One mine was placed at buoy No. 4, at which the ill-fated Maine was movre@. ee TO JOIN THE FLYING SQUADRON. Rumors of Change 1 Key West Flect Causes Disquiet. Special From a Staff Correspondent. KEY WEST, Fla., April 15.—Disquieting rumors are afloat that some of th2 vessels in the fleet are to be sent to join the flying squadron, with Porto Rico as an objective point. No official confirmation can be had, and officers are inclined to discredit the ru- mor. Nevertholess, there fs a feeling that some of the skips now lying off Key West may not be called to appear off Havana. That city is now undergoing a peaceful isolation almost as effective as a blockade, but the people who suffer while Congress and the executive wrangle are thos: whom armed intervention is meant to relieve. The steamer San Marcos, which arrived from New York today, brought a few ma- rines. The east coast st2amer from Miami, which was sald to be bringing a detachment of regular troops, had no such passengers. Some regulars are expected Saturday. PEPPER. >— WAR WILL BE ONE-SIDED. Hiram Maxim Points Out Spain's Weakness in Equipment, LONDON, April 15.-Hiram Maxim, the American inventor of rapid-fire guns, says he thinks the war will be terribly one-sided and that the result is a foregone conclusion. He adds: “Any superiority which the Spaniards have in the number of ships is overwhelm- ingly counterbalanc>d by the greater strength, equipment and speed of the Amer- ican warships. Spain has ho resources in the way of production of steel or the bufld- ing of ships, while America’s r2sources are thoroughly adequate.” —_».—_—_ 4=BAID OF PRIVATEERS, 3 see Passenger Business on Pacific Liners is Falling @ft. SAN FRANCISCO, April 15.—Rumors of the impending war have caweed a marked decrease in th2 passenger business of the Pacific Mail and Orlentel Steamship Com- Panties. Twenty passengers that were book- el for the orient by a retent outgoing steamer canceled their booking a few days Lefore the steamer sailed, owing to fear of being held up by privateers on the high Seas. These steamers eae carry from one to four Howitzers. ¥ —_.—_— HAITV'S PAPER ‘MONEY. Its Retirement to Be Provided for by a Loan cf §5,500;000. United States Minister Terses at Port au Prince -has forwarded to thesState Depart- ment a copy of a law passed by the last legislature of the Republicyf Haiti, author- izing the government to negotiate a loan of $3,500,000, for the purpose of retiring the paper money now in cirdulation in that country. The minister recently received & letter from Mr. Brutus St. Victor, secretary of state for foreign affairs of Halti, informing him of the action. of s&e legislature and saying, “the important lations existing between the two government have decided the: Haitiansgovernment to contract this loan of $3,560,000 fn the American eeep A and I pray “you-to have the kindness to transmit on the first occasion to the De- partment of State at Washington the docu- ments which I have requested you to cer- tify. You will please, at the same time, in- form officially the United States govern- ment that our minister plenipétentiary at Washington, Mr. J. M, Leger, is charged to effect this loan.” A NIGHT SESSION No Vote in the Senate Today Probable. LONG LIST OF SPEAKERS ABEAD Uncertainty Over the Resolutions to Be Adopted. WHAT THE PROSPECTS eS ARE The prospects now are that there will be no vote in theSenate today. There will be a night session, perhaps lasting long into the evening, although an effort will be made by the conservative senators to se- cure an adjournment at 6 o'clock. An- other attempt will be made to reach an agreement to vote tomorrow, but, with the long list of senators yet to speak, there is little hope of success. There is siill uncertainty as to the char- acter of the resoiutions the Senate will adopt, but the indications are that the amendment recognizing the independence of the Cuban republic will be adopted. It is doubtful, however, whether a reso- lution with this provision in it will be sent te the President. It would be in order if the Senate resolutions with the Foraker amendment were adcpted as a substitute for the House resolutions for the House to concur in the Senate amendment and thus diepose of thc matter without conference. A mction to concur would be in order, and if the radical pro-Cubans should vote as they talk concurrence would be had. Then it would rest with the President to approve or to veto. It is not believed, however, that the House will concur in the Senate resolution if it includes recognition of the republic The surest way to secure prompt and ef- fective action would be to adopt the reso- lutions as reported by Senator Davis. The House would concur in these and time be saved. But if the Foraker resolu- tions are adopted there will probably be a conference committee of the two houses, and the Davis resolutions will probably re- ceive the concurrent approval of Congress. Opposed to Action. The men who are opposed to any sort of action are doing their best to procure de- lay, and “those most radical on the other side are unintentionally aiding them by quibbling over the terms of the resolutions. Mr. Daniel declared that he would exhaust his physical endurance to procure the rec- ognition of the republic, though it is ob- vious to observers that if he fs thus insist- ent the men who want nothing done will find comfort and satisfaction in his action. The desire for action is so general and the Davis resoluticns so strong that the Senate will be very impetient of delay that eannot help being embarrassing to this government from a military point of view. If a majority of the Senate favors the re- public, as is claimed, there will be no oc- easion for Mr. Daniel to exhaust his phys- ical endurance; but in that event there may be some senators on the other side with superabundant physical endurance to be exhausted. Whether the vote will come this evening, late tonight, in the morning, after an all- night session, or whether there will be still further delay, cannot be determined now. Chairman Davis expects to get an agreement toward the close of the day. AFTER MORE VESSELS. The Government Negotiating for More Ocean Steamers. Word comes fro: London that the United States 1s negotiating for the purchase of the Cunard steamer Lucania and the North German Lioyd steamer Kaiser Friedrich. The result of the negotiations is not known, The Navy Department has practically ccmpleted arrangements for the purchase of the fine steamer Venezuela of the Red D. Line and the Brazilian cruiser Nicthe- roy, and it is said that negotiations have also been reopened for the acquirement of the formidable Chilean man-of-war O'Hig- gins. The negotiations for the last two wemed vessels are being conducted through Crarles R. Flint & Co. of New York, which firm has extensive commercial relations with Brazil and Chile. An important deal under consideration by the Navy Department is the purchase of the Pacific mail steamer China, the new steamer St. Paul of the Alaska line, and the steamer Senator of San Francisco. The China is now at Yokohama, and if she is purchased will be fitted out there and as- signed to duty with the Asiatic squadron. She is so constructed that she can carry a large armament and be a powerful vessel in offensive warfare. She now flies the Hawaiian flag. An agent of the government is negotiat- ing with the Hamilton Steamboat Company of Toronto, Canada, for the purchase of the fast steamer Modjeska of that line, with a view to its transformation into a United States gunboat. The Modjeska is a Clyde-built steamer of high speed and has been on the route between Toronto and Hamilton for several years. Among the foreign-built ships which the United States government is said to be try- ing to secure are the torpedo cruisers Tupy and Timburi. These vessels were built at Kiel, Germany, for the Brazilian navy, and are among the fastest ships of their kind in the world. An Hour More of Work. The hours of labor in the office of the chief of engineers and in the office of the iJutant general of the army have been increased, owing to the additional amount of work imposed upon those departments in consé@quence of the preparations for ex- tensive military operations. From today the offices open at 8:30 In the morning and do not close until 4:40 o’clock in the after- noon, thus réquiring an hour’s more work on the part of the clerks and employes in thcge departments than is the case with the employes of the other departments of the government. Naval Nominations, The President today sent the following naval nominations to the Senate: Lieuten- ant Gunior grade) Wiley R. M. Field, to be a Meutenant; A. H. Robertson, C. B, Mor- gan, Carlo B. Brittain, Wm. M. Crose, John F. Hubbard, ensigns, to be lieuten- ants, junior grade. ———s Strategic Board Meets. There was another long meeting at the Navy Department today of the stategic board, which is cqnsidering plans for of- fensive and defensive operations in the event of war. Thos’ present included As- sistant poster. Roosevelt,Captain Clover, Captain and Rear Admiral Walker. BAILEY AND THE SPEAKER. m Exciting Scene in the House of Representatives. At the opening of the session of the ig | House of Representatives today there was an echo of the scene in the House Wednes- day, when the Cuban resolutions were passed. Mr. Bailey (Texas) rose to a ques- tion of personal privilege, and sent to the clerk’s desk an extract from a Philadel- phia paper which made him responsible for the disgraceful occurrence upon the floor. Mr. Bailey said that a public man was seldom justified in replying to criti- cism, but in this case he could not, in jus- tice to himself, allow such a statement to pass without reply. He affirmed that if there was any individual responsible for the scene it must rest upon the Speaker himbelf. He read from the Congressional Record the report of the colloquy to sus- tain this position. While Mr. Bailey was making his ar- raignment of the Speaker hot words pass- ed between him and Mr. Dalzell of Pennsyi- vania, who alleged that Mr. Bailey was taking his Gaily airing and that he had, as the papers had stated, lost his head. Mr. Bailey responded angrily that gentle- men when insulted and called Mars were cherged with having lost their heads if they resented it. He said he would inti- nitely prefer to lose his head in resenting an insult than his self-respect in submit- ting to one. The House was keyed up to an intense pitch. The democrats applauded Mr. Bai- ley’s utterances and the Tepublicans broke into cheers when the Speaker, with a voice trembling with suppressed feeling, declar- ed that he refused to enter into a discus- sion of his course with Mr. Bailey, what- ever he had done Wednesday last or any other Gay in the presence of the House and of 1,000 witnesses. He scored Mr. Bailey Severely, and said he was ready to rest his justification upon the judgment of those who had witnessed it. Mr. Bailey attempted to reply, but the regular order was demanded and routine business resumed. Mr. Fleming (Ga), as a matter of privi- lege, asked that the committee on naval af- fairs be discharged from the further con- sid2ration of his resolution calling upon the Secretary of the Navy to know whether the report of the testimony before the board of inquiry on the Maine disaster contained all the testimony taken by that board. Th Speaker ruled that the Fleming res lution was not privileged. The House then took up the private calendar, this being private bill day. ———-2+____ AN INCOMPLETE COALITION, It is Thought England, if Not Ger- many, Will Stand Aloof. Much interest was expressed among sen- ators today in the report of the probable renewal of the concert of the European powers in the interest of peace between the United States and Spain. While senators as a rule professed to be ignorant of the movement, they generally expressed the epinion that the report was based upon actual developments, because they consic- ered nothing more probable than that the powers should continue the effort when once made. Opinions among senators differ as to the probable effect of any such representations us are sald to be contemplaied, or as to the extent that the powers would go in the matter. The opinion of those senators most conversant with European affairs is that no complete coalition can be secured in any very radical protest against the course of the United States. This is based upon the belief, which amounts to an un- derstanding in some cases, that Great Britain will not join in any representation that will manifest a prejudice against the United States. Some of the senators of this class say that when the crucial test shall come Great Britain will make no op- position to the course of the Uaited States. even if this country goes to the extent of recognizing independence. Confidence is generally expressed that Germany also Would hesitate in taking an extreme posi- tion. All, however, consider it probable that the representations will be renewed in some form, because it is understood that all Europe fears that a war over Cuba may involve all Kurope. The more conservative senators express the opinion that any representation that will be made should have the most careful consideration and cause the people of this country to stop and think before insisting upon plunging into a war. On the other hand, the element in the Senate that wants action is not impressed with the importance of the European move, and says that but little importance would attach to the representations if made. The latter opinion appears to be paramount and the indications are that the Senate will not be restrained by the possibilties of this source as now outlined. "S ATTITUDE, The Relinguishment of Cuba Has Never Been Thought of. In view of conflicting reports as to tha attitude of Spain, a semi-official statement Was secured today from a high authority, speaking with full information of the facts recited. The statement is as follows: “Once and for all let it be understood that the erroneous impressions insidiously conveyed to the American public as to Spain’s relinguishment of the Island of Cuba are false and are calculated to inspire false hopes and embarrass intelligent ac- tion. “The government of Spain has never en- tertained the thought, end never will en- tertair. it, of evacuating Cuba. At'no time has there been a corsideration of any step withdrawing the sovereignty of Spain over her West Indian cclonies. > “The honor and cignity of Spain revolt at the suggestion of the Independence of Cuba, which would alike reduce the island to the misery of irresponsible rule, and at the same time terminate a Spanish author- ity inseparably bound up with th2 pros- rerity of the island. “For this and other reasons the reports that Spain is slowly yielding to a retire- ment from Cuba are both mischievous and groundless. No ruler, no statesman, no cortes of Spain would ever consider such a humillation, but in the face of it, Spain, al- ways desirous of peace and ready by every honorable means to secure peace, will stand resolutely in defense of her inalienable rights, her sovereignty and her honor, and moral support of the entire civilized worid.”” she feels confident she has whith her the The status of affairs at the lega- tien remains ui having received no specific instructions to leave, although the affairs at the legation are now in complete readiness if the min- ister’s stay here becomes untenable. —— Gov. Wolcott Asks War Fund. BOSTON, April 15.—Gov. Wolcott sent a @ppropriation of $500,000 to increase the efficiency of the -_— THE CUBAN QUESTION Exhaustively Discussed in the Senate Today. SESSION OPENED AT TEN ‘O'CLOCK Remarks by Senators Cullom, Berry, Daniel, Gray and Tillman. EXCITEMENT IN es THE HOUSE Despite the lowering clouds which threat- ened to pour out their suspended torrents at any moment, and despite, too, the un- vsually early hour of convention, the Sen- ate galleries were thronged this morning when the Vice President's gavel fell pre- cisely at 10 o'clock. War discussion, a pcwerful magnet heretofore, today proved irresistible, for, in addition to discussion, action by the Senate was expected by some persons. Indications before the Senate convened were that the debate would be prolonged perhaps far into the night, as it was the expressed intention of Chairman Davis to endeavor to force a continuous session tntil the pending resolutions were disposed of. When the Senate adjourned last night the Vice President had before him a ‘Met of twenty-three senators who had express- ed their intention to address the Berate upon the momentous question before ft. Whether all of them will avail themselves of the opportunity to talk is somewhat problematical, as a dozen or more have ennounced that they will not stand in the way of an early vete. The Rey. Dr. J. Manton Smith of London, England, pastor of the church formerly presided over by the Rev. Dr. Spurgeon, delivered the invocation. At the suggestion of Mr. Davis the ordi- nary morning business was set aside and the foreign relations committee Cuban resolutions were laid before the Senate. Mr. Cullom Speaks. Mr. Cullom (Ill.) delivered a carefully prepared speech, covering the general Cuban question. After directing attention to his own record in the Senate upon the Cuban matter Mr. Cullom declared that the hcur for action by this country was about to strike. Step by step Spain had been pushed back from the western hem- isphere, and now she was about to lose enother—and the chief—gem of her colonial posseseions. If Spain should be permitted to pursue her course in Cuba she would go cn without remorse and destroy, if pos- sible, the patriots to the last man. Her black crimes, said he, call aloud for ven- geance, and that vengeance will be taken by the American people in the interests of humanity. Mr. Cullom reviewed the circumstances of the Maine disaster, and declared that disaster was an act of “deliberate and atrocious murder.” The people throughout the country were demanding that that crime should be resented, and that the avengitg blow should be struck without celay, “and if Spain should resent our ac- tion,” said he, “we shall not hesitate to take up the gauntlet and appeal to the god of battle and to rankind to justify our action. We now propose to do our duty to God and man, and ferce Spain to with- draw her forces and flag from the island.” After making an extended argument for immediate action, in the course of which he paid a high tribute to President McKin- ley, Mr. Cullom concluded as follows: “Thanks to the unwavering sense of jus- tice of the people of the United States, the murderers and the outlaws who now exer- cise a brief show of authority in Cuba will soon become incommunicado until justice shall be satisfied and the avenging angel shall write the verdict and sentence of the offended world. And if the people of this country shall do nothing more in this cen- tury than drive the barbarians into the Caribbean sea we, as a people, shall earn the praises of every lover of freedom and humanity the world over.” Editors Stand by th> President. Mr. Platt (N. Y.) presented and had read the following resolutions passed by the Republican Editorial Association of the state of New York, held at Buffalo, N. Y., April 14: “Whereas the situation is such as to im- pose upon the administration of the United States duties the most responsible and the most delicate, involving the fate of thous- ands of human beings, and the destiny of Cuba, and “Whereas President McKinley, by his wise conservatism and his unwillingness hastily to project this country into the hor- rors of war, has been made the subject of hostile criticism, therefore “Resolved, The Republican Editorial As- sociation of the state of New York, in con- vention assembled, hereby gives full an¢ hearty approval of the course of the Presi« dent and expresses its confidence that he will carry the issue with Spain to a con- clusion consistent with the claims of hu- manity and creditable to the dignity and honor of the nation.” The resolutions were laid on the table. Berry for Recognition. Mr. Berry (Ark.) was recognized imme- diately after the conclusion of Mr. Culliom’s speech. He prefaced his remarks by stat- ing that as a senator of the United States he was present in his seat on the upper floor of Congress to uphold and support the President of the United States in his efforts to bring peace out of the chaos now existing. He wanted to vote for the resolution offered by Mr. Turpie, which pro- Poses to recognize the independence of the present republic of Cuba. He thought this was absolutely essential to place the country on an honorable foot- ing before the nations of the world. “You may vote the resolution down; you may pass the resolution offered by the majority of the committee on foreign relations, or you may adopt the House resolution, but