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THE EVENING aTA @UBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. ‘Tf THE STAR BUILDINGS, 31€1 Pexreylvanis Avence, Cor. 11th 8t., by The reg Se Rertees Gomer New York Office, 49 Potter Buildiny. ‘The Evening Star is served to subscribers in the aity by cirriers, on theZe own account, at 10 cents er week. cr 44 cents per month. Copies at the ¢cunter.2 certs each. By matl—anywhere in the United States «r Cauada—postage prepald—to cents month, P Gaturday Quintuple Sheet Star, $1 per year, with fore! .08. WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, APRIL 18, 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- tionable advertisements it there- fore stands unequaled and un- approachable. THE HOUSE’S ACTION Recognition Stricken From the Sen- ate’s Resolution. a MOTION CARRIED BY 179 0 156 —_——_+-_—_. Fourteen Republicans Broke From Party Lines. ects Sats AND THE SPEAKER —————— BAILEY ‘The House of Representatives voted 178 to 156 to concur in the Serate resclution with an amendment striking cut the recog- nition clause. Fourteen republicans voted in opposition with the democrats and populists. Secretary Gage issued a circular stating that the places of treasury clerks who en- listed would be kept for them. All available retired cfficers of the navy will be summoned to service at the depart- ment in case of war. The Spanish consuls in various parts of the country are arranging for the departure of the Spaniards in their localities. No notice has been received of a renewed effort of the European powers to influence this government. Secretary Alger has decided to give out no more information regarding the move- ments of troops or any facts that might be of advantage to the enemy. Bids for transporting 16,50 troops to the points of mobilization were opened at the headquarters of the various departments today. It is thought that not all of the troops will have arrived in their quarters by the end of the week. Secretary Long has revoked the sick leave of Rear Admiral Sicard and ordered him to duty at the Navy Department. ‘The Senate Cuban resolution, as amended ‘by the House, was returned to the Senate shortly before 3 o'clock. The House of Representatives adjourned to noon immediately after meeting this mornirg, holding that no message cold be received from the Senate until that body was in session. General Cox, secretary of the Senate, was om his way to the Hcuse at five minutes past 10 o'clock with the Senate resolutions, when he received the information that the House had adjourned. He walked on, sur- veyed the situation for himself, and then quietly folded the rcsolutions, stored them away in his inside pecket, strolling back to his quarters in the Senate wing as non- ckalantly cs if nothing unusual had hap- pened. Prior to this hour there had been an ef- fort made to convince Mr. Cox that the resolutiuns should not be sent over. He was visited by some of the supporters of the House measure and informed that {t would be out of order to present the reso- lutions when both houses were not in ses- sion. The fact of this presentation of the parliamentary situation was soon revived about the Senate, and it had the effect of calling a number of senators to the secre- tary’s office, among them being Senators Davis and Jones of Arkansas, who are un- derstood to have advised the secretary in Pesitive terms that it was his duty to pre- sent the Cuban resolutions to the House as soon as it should convene, just as he had been in the habit of doing with other Meusures. This advice according with the secretary's own inclinations, he determined to make the effort to advise the House of the Senate's action. Among the senators the adjournment of the House was inter- prete” as a play for Gelay, with the hope of making converts to the plan for non- concurrence. After adjournment the repubiican leaders who had mapped out the program of re- Jecting the clause of the Senate resolutions Providing for the recogniticn of the inde- pendence of the present republic continued laboring with those of their colleagues who still obstinately refused to acquiesce. The opposition on the republican side, thovgh small, was resolute. The juncture of this band of “insurgents,” as they were called, with the democrats for the accept- ance of the Senate resolutions might de- teat the program. The republican leaders, hewever, confidently claimed that the de- fection would not be strong enough to suc- ceed. Still both sides realized that the re- sult was in doubt, and the two hours’ Lreathing spell obtained by the fortunate parliamentary situation which compeiled an adjournment till the Senate met were utilized in hard work on both sides. Summoned by the Speaker. ‘The Speaker summoned his lieutenants to his room in the lobby in the rear of the hall and the situation was earnestly dis- cussed. Every republican who was likely to break over the traces was surrounde] by a crowd of his colleagues and besieged with arguments and reasons why he could not be justified in jotning the opposition at this critical juncture. But, headed by Messrs. Lorimer and Mann of Illinois, and Bromwell of Ohio, most of them refused to be persuaded. The democrats and pop- ulists were a unit for the adoption of the Senate resojutions, and Mr. Bailey, the €emocratic leader, held several consuita- tions with the “insurgent” chiefs. Every- thing at 10:30 o'clock portended an exciting session. The republicans of several state delega- tops, among others those of the Pennsyl- vania and Illinois delegations, caucussed. In both these delegations the sentiment for concurrence in the Senate amendments was strong. W. A. Stone of Pennsylvania joined Messrs. Robbins and Achcson, and the last named, it is said, won over Mr. Young of Philadelphia. In the Illinois delegation Messrs. Lorimer and Mann were the leaders. Several sena- tors were on the floor, among them Senator Burrows of Michigan, appealing to their tolieagces of the House to stand by the President. ‘The scene on the floor resembled a pollti- eal convention more than the House of Representatives. Members were scurrying abcut, caucussing in groups and discussing the situation. The uncertainty of the issue was admitted on all hands. although the advantage possessed by the repudlican leaders in deciding { present a motion to concur with an amendment to strike out the provision for the recognition of the existing government in Cuba was conceded. ‘This strategic advantage in compelling the | didge, Burk@, Campbell, first vote to be taken upon their own prop- osition measurably strengthened their po- sition. Shortly before 12 o’clock Senator Hanna ay peared on the floor of the House and had a consultation with Representative Gros- veror (Ohio). The latter informed the Ohio senator that he considered the action of the House very doubtful. As the hands of the clock pointed at noon the Speaker ascended the rostrum, and, with one resounding whack of his gavel, silenced the confusion on the floor and the hum of conversation in the crowded galleries. It was an impressive scene as the members listened with bowed heads to the solemn invocation of the blind chaplain. No sooner had the chaplain ceased, how- ever, before the confusion was redoubled as the members were required to labor during the last few precious moments. The reading of the jurnal had not been concluded before the clerk of the Senate arnotnced the passage of the House Cu- ban resolution with Senate amendments. Instantly the galleries were all attention, and members leaned forward in their seats. The leaders watched each other with in- tent, alert features. The first move was important. As the resolution was read, the declara- tion with regard to the recognition of the independence of Cuba was vociferously cheered by the demecrats. This demon- stration was repeated when the reading Was concluded. Both Mr. Dingtey, the floor leader of the majority, and Mr. Bailey, the democratic leader, were on their feet. Mr. Dingicy's Motion. Mr. Dingley was recognized by the Speak- er, and immediately moved concurrence in the Senate am nan amendment striking out the cliuse in the first resolu- ton which recognized the independence of the existing republic. Tne actual form of the moiicn, was reduced to writing, was as follow “I move to concur in the Senate amend- ment to the House joint resolution with an amendment strikixg out, in the first para- graph, the werds ‘are and’ and also the words ‘and that the government of the United States hereby recognizes the re- public of Cuba as the trie and lawful gov- ernment of the is’and,’ so that the first paragraph of the Senate amendment will read as follows: ‘First, That the people of the Island of Cuba of right ought to be frec ard independent.’ ” Upon his motion, Mr. Dingley demanded the previous question, which served to cut off debate. Mr. Bailey, who wes still upon his feet, asked if the motion to concur with an amendment precluded a motion to concur and was informed by the Speaker that it would not if the motion was voted down. The disadvantage of those who desired cencurrence was manifest. It was a mo- ment of intense excitement. Mr. Johnson (Ind.) and Mr. Bromwell (OFio) were on their feet, both demanding recognition to state parliamentary in- quiries. The former wanted to ask unani- mcus consent to address the House in an- tagonism to the motion, but he was howled dcwn. But when Mr. Bromwell, a moment later, declared that he wished to offer a motion to concur, the democratic side sent up cheer afer cheer. The republican side was ominously silent. The Speaker sternly commanded order end then informed Mr. Bromwell that his motion could not be entertained until that ef Mr. Dingley had been disposed of. Mr. Bailey, Under cover of making a par- Mamentary inquiry, brought out the fact that unless the motion of Mr. Dingley was voted down the House could not vote on the motion to concur of which Mr. Brom- well had given notice. Mr. Sulzer (N. Y.) attempted to interpose with the point of order that Mr. Brom- well’s motion took precedence over that of Mr. Dirgley. He had a copy of the rules in his hand and v.as prepared to argue the question, but the Speaker unceremoniously declined to hear him. Calling the Roll. No division was asked on the motion for the frevious question, but upon the main question a chorus of demands from both sides vent up for the yeas and nays. The roll call was watched with intense interest. The democrats started to applaud every republican who voted “no,” but the prom- ised defection of over twenty-five members on the republican side did not materialize. The democrats only had fourteen oppor- tunities to applaud. It was apparent be- fore the end of the first roll call that they were defeated. Their disappointment was manifest on their faces, while the counte- rances of the republicans were correspond- ingly joyful over the victory. When Mr. Boutelle of Maine ascertained that the motion had carried by a safe ma- icrity, he withdrew his vote and was re- ccrded present. The Vote. The announcement of the vote—179 to 156 —was loudly applauded by the republicans. Following is the vote in the detail on the Dingley motion: ‘Yeas—Acheson, Adams, Aldrich, Alexan- der, Arnold, Babcock, Baker, Barham, Bar- 1ey, Barrett, Barrows, Bartholdt, Beach, Belden, Belford, Belknap, Bennett, Bishop, Booze, Boutelle (Ill.), Brewster, Broderick, Brownlow, Brumm, Bull, Burleigh, Bur- ton, Butler, Cannon, Capron, Chicker- ing, Clark (Iowa), Clark (N. H.), Cochrane (N. .¥.), Codding, Connell, Connolly, Cor- Liss, Cousins, Crump, Crumpacker, Curtis, Dalzell, Danford, Davenport, Davidson, Davison, Dayton, Dingley, Dolliver, Dov- ener, Eddy, Ellis, Evans, Faris, Fischer, Fletcher, Foote, Foss, Fowler (N. J.), Gard- ner, Gibson, Gillett (N. Y.), Gillett (Mass.). Graff, Griffin, Grosvenor, Grout, Grow, Hager, Hamilton, Harmer, Hawley, Heat- wole, Hemenway, Henderson, Henry (Conn.), Henry (Ind.), Hepburn, Hicks, Hil- born, Hill, Hooker, Hopkins, Howard (Ala.), Howe, Howell, Hull, Hurley,Jenkins, Joy, Kerr, Ketcham, Kirkpatrick, Knox, Kulp, Lacey, Landis, Lawrence, Linney, Littauer, Loudenslager, Lovering, Low, Ly- brand, McCall, McCleary, McDonald, Mc- Ewen, McIntyre, Mahon, Marsh, Mercer, Mesick, Miller, Mills, Miner, Mitchell, Moody, Morris, Mudd, Northway, Odell, Olmstead, Otjen, Overstreet, Packer, Par- ker, Payne, Pearce, Pearson, Perkins, Pit- ney, Prince, Pugh, Quigg, Ray, Reeves, Robbins, Royse, Russell, Shannon, Shat- tuck, Shelden, Sherman, Showalter, Smith dL), Smith, 8. W.; Smith, W. A.; Snover, Southard, Southwick, Spalding, Sperry, Sprague, Steele, Stevens, Stewart (N. J.). Stewart (Wis.), Stone, C. W.; Stone, W. A.; Strode, Sturtevant, Tawney, Taylor (Ohio), Thorp, Tongue, Updegraft, Van Voorhis, Walker (Mass.), Walker (Va.), Wanger, Ward, Weaver, Weymduth, Will- lams (Pa.), Yost, Young (Pa.). Nays—Adamson, Allen, Bailey, Baird, Baker (il.), Ball, Bankhead, Barlow, Bart- Jett, Bell, Benner, Benton, Bland, Bodine, Botkin, Bradley, Brantley, Brenner, Brom- well, Broussard, Brown, Brucker, Brun- Carmack, Castle, on Page) A FIERCE, STRUGGLE Exciting Scenes in the Housé in the Early Hours. DESPERATE CONTENTION FOR CONTROL Pressure Brought to Bear Upon Recalcitrant Republicans. DEMOCRATIC CONFUSION A desperate contention for control of th House was in progress during the time be- ‘tween the meeting and adjournment at 1) o'clock and the reassembling at 12. It was like th> struggle of two mighty wrestlers, first one bending beneath the force and then the other. Reed was never known be- fore to work so hard and so openly for any cause. Lacking confidenc> of the strength on his own side, or unwilling to take any chances, he even extended his efforts to the cemocratic side. Every republican in the House who is a follow2r of the administra- tion wes enlisted in the cause of non-con- currence in the Senate amendmerts. The most terrific pressure that can be brought to bear on party men was put upon those republicans who insisted on voting for con- currence. Lorimer of Chicago ard Erom- vell of Ohio were subjected to the most se- vere pressure. Openly, in the pres2nce of the whole assemblage, large groups of ad- ministrtion followers pie sed around them, arguing and gesticulating. Every other r2- calcitrant was surrounded by a group of protesting and insistent members. Every argument that could appeal to a party man was made, after attempts at logical reason- ing and special representation had fail2d. The speech made by Mr. Elkins in the Sen- ate in defense of the House resolution, though suppressed and but imp=rfectly un- derstood, had the effect of stiffening those who insist on concurrence, as it excited their suspicion; and the fact that the For- aker resolution wes supported by such strong republican partisans in th> Senate as Thurston, Quay, Penrose, Chandler, Ma- son, Foraker and others was advanced es an answer to the partisan appeals. Senators Also at Work. It was understood that these senators were active in trying to secure concurrence. Mr. Quay was understood to be particularly persistent in urging the Pennsylvania dele- gation to stand by the Senate resolution. Mr. Dalzell was working on the other side, and there was a sharp contest between them for control of the delegation. It was understood that this delegation was seri- ously divided, and they went into confer- ence to try to settle their differences. In the Illinois delegation the same sort of con- test was waged to the last, headed by Mr. Lorimer and Mr. Mann, who were support- ed strongly by Senator Mason and Gov- ernor Tanner of Illinois, who sent dis- patches to all the Illinois delegation to sup- port the Senate resolution if they felt that they could ccnststently do so. In the Ohio delegation also there was a fierce struggle, Mr. Bromwell and the For- aker people fighting with all their might for the Senate resolution. In other delega- tions a similar condition of affairs existed, and the struggle was determined and bit- ter. Meanwhile Mr. Reed moved slowly about among the members or held whis- pered conferences with his lieutenants. Confusion Among Democrats. On the democratic side of the House there was almost as much confusion. A few were insisting that the proposition to concur with an amendment striking out the recognition of the republic should bo supported by democrats, but the main body insisted on simple concurrence in the Sen- ate amendment. A caucus was suggested, and on the point of being asked for, but was abandoned as being calculated to give a partisan character to their action. ‘The forces of the redical pro-Cuban re- publicans—the “recalcitrants’—which a few days ago numbered over a hundred, slowly melted away under the heat of friction and party pressure. Just tefore the House met at 12 o'clock the leaders of the recalcitrants claimed but about eighteen on whom they could certainly rely, but said they would have more than that on the vote. Plan of Procedure. The plan of procedure adopted was for the administration and the “conservative” forces to all vote to concur in the resolu- tion with an amendment striking out the recognition of the republic of Cuba. The Opposition motion was to concur without further amendment, this latter motion to be supported by such members of the House who agree with the Senate. A question arose as to who should maks the motion to concur. The democrats were to make it, but it was said by republicans on that side of the question that the mo- tion wculd have mere supporters on the re- publican side 1f mad by a republican. Mr. Bromwell was seleeted to make the motion, and it was understood that the democrats would stand aside and let him make it, At the hour of the assembling of the House the littl2 band of recalcitrants, reduced be- low the necessary number to carry their point, were standing firm, with hope that their attitude would force others whose constituents demand vigorous action to join them. It seemed then almost a toss-up which side would win, but the administration fac- tion seemed to have the advantage of the toss. ‘The Conservative Argument. ‘The strong argument on the conservative side was that if the House accepted the Senate resolutions as reported by the for- eign relations committee of that body the Senate could afford to yield on the ques- tion of immediate recognition of the repub- le. They insisted that the Senate could af- ford to do this since war was rendered in- evitable by the resolutions, even without the recognition clause, and th&t the early recognition of independence was also as- sured without that clause. All the Pennsylvania delegftion were present at the conference of that delegation except Bingham, Harmer, Olmstead, Brosi- us and Codding, and but three of them, it was sald, stood by Quay’s position. These three, who declared that they would vote to concur in the Senate resolution, were ‘W. A. Stone, Davenport and Young. Culp did not commit himself. Up to the hour of voting many members did not know how they would vote. Some of them seemed to“thange position every few minutes.. A most extraordinary con- read. Mr. Dingley then sabmitted his mo- tion to concur, with an améndment strik- ing out the recognition of the republic of Cuba, and Mr. Bromwell moved to simply concur. The previoug question was order- €d without a division and the first vote oc- curred on the Dingicy motion, with the re- sult that it carried, as‘stated elsewhere in ‘The Star. ILE THEY WAIT Relief For Ouban Reconcentrados is About Exhausted, Food for Ten Drys Only Was Left When the Connain Were Reeeted, Special I'rpateh to The Fvering Star. KEY WEST, Fla., April-18.—Cuban refu- gees in Key West ar2 now receiving food from supplies which had been consigned to Havana, and of which shijment was stop- ped at this port. Much of the food is al- ready spoiled. When General Lee erd other -Am2rican corsuls were withdrawn from Cuba it was calculated that enovgh food was In ware- houses and had been distributed to feed the starving peopl> for twenty. days, but it was rot expected that after. the relief agents left an equitable distribution of it would be made. Suprlies in warehouses have unquestion- ably b2en seized by the Spanish authorities. Under the most favorable circumstances they could rot be relied; upon to get food out among the pecple. The relief ageais thought that ten days was the limit of the p2rlod during which the food actually distributed could main- tain the population. Those ten days are up, ard if they had any means of knowing what is happening the starving people in Cuba would not be able to fill their stom- achs with the know!edge that the United States government is halting between war ard diplomacy in seeking to succor them. There seems to be a fatality attending every stag? of the effort to relieve the vic- tims of Spain's policy in Cuba, for the only result is to make inevitable the death to which they were condemned.by Weyler. Gun‘ cotton ana regular;treops divide at- tention at Key West, where therwhole fleet is awaiting developments“in Washington and Madrid. Ammunition: brought by the Fern from Tampa has !ween placed on board the vessels of the Meet. Two companies of the! 25th Infantry, which arrived from Montame Sunday, have been quartercd at Fort 3faylér. Stories about trouble between these colered troops and the people of Key West and sailors are willful inventions. The two companies were well received and their behavior has heen excellent. In case there.is miltary oeoupation of Cuba they are a good type of the forces which could be utilized effectively. Among all the Spanish troops on the is- land I have not seen anything. lke the dis- cipline and bearing’ of: thee regular sol- diers. The presence bf a few regiments of them would be a revelation to the Spanish army in Cuba, and the mere effect would go a long way toward insuring a short and decisive military campaign. * A private cablegram which was received here from Havana this morning, and which was permitted to pass censorship, says that the city is quiet, but that the patriotic Spanish classes are clamoring for war. The significance of the statement lies in the hint that the authorities: are encourag- ing the war feeling, in order to prepare the Pepulace for the possible appearance of our fleet. PEPPER. —_e > FIGHTING AT PINAR DEL RIO. Force of Insurgents Capture a Fort at Expujurosn, HAVANA, April 18.—The inhabiiants of this city are enjoying a bright summer morning. All is quiet here and the “park last night was crowded with pedestrians Who enjoyed tke music of the military band. An important piece ef work was suc- cessfully completed this morning, that of carryirg the Vento water to Casa Blanca, opposite Havana bay, and, to the Cabana fortress. There was some delay in getting the water through, and, as ne ex nation of the fact was fcrthcoming, it was be- lieved something serious ,haa happened. Captain Maldonade, who has constructe) the works, accomplished his-task in twelve days. . The steamer City of Washington arrived here yesterday, the steamer Santo Do- mingo reached this port tgday from Vera Cruz, and the steamer Mortore has ar- rived here from Santiago de Cuba. News has been receiyed from the town of Affonso XII, province of Havana, that @ dynamite bomb was exploded near the church there at 8 o'clock. on Saturday night, killing two people and wounding one man. : Senor Steegers has distributed 300 dresses from his residence at Gugnabacoa among the children of tne reconcentrados of that vicinity. 4 News of further fighting between the in- surgents and Spanish troops in the province of Pinar del Rio reached here,today. It ap- Pears that a force~ef insufgents, under Lorez Aguilar Rizo; madé an attack two days ago upon the Spanish*fort et Espujar- osa, Pinar del Rio, and had the’best of the fighting, even according téithe ®panish ac- count of the affair. The $fficisl report of the fight says the fort was asmall one, garrisoned by voluntetrs, who made a “heroic defense lasting turee ‘hours.”” In the meantime, however, i¢/is @ificially ad- mitted, the insurgents entered the town and plundered and Wurned*a tolmcco ware- house. The Spanish report ad@s that the garrison of the fort lostfour amen killed and had nine men wounded. , It is alleged that the @penieh and for- eign merchants here are @aimimg that the Plant steamship line shoiiid be*fined “for not complying with the ppstal Sreaty.”” _ Giving Out Infermatton. Secretary Alger, now that we are on the verge of war, has decided not to make Public movements of troops or any news that might be of advantega to an enemy, but all information that is proper to be given out he will make: CARLISTS ARE ALERT Earl of Ashburnham Leader of the English Faction. BARCELONA © STUDENTS RIOTOUS Eecovericn Sprague Explains Why France is Against Us. HATE THE ANGLO-SAXON fe oe AS LONDON, April 18—The supporters in England of Don Carlos, the Spanish pre- tender, headed by the Earl of Ashburn. ham, are actively preparing for emerge:wcy. Every detail has been arranged to seize the propitious moment for action. The local Carlists are convinced that the present Spanish dynasty is doomed, and that Spain will be forced to choose between republic- anism and Don Carlos. They add that the only chance of the present dynasty is a successful war against the United States, the possibility of which is scouted. A dispatch from Madrid says that Gen- eral Marcelo de Azcarraga, the former min- ister of war and prime minister, has ar- rived at the Spanish capital to attend the Meeting of the cortes. He is quoted as de- claring that war is inevitable. The dispatch adds that meny Swedish, Brazilian and other foreign officers are of- fering their services to Spain. The next meeting of the Spanish cabinct, the dispatch fur YS, will discuss the question of privat s Leaflets, ireitirg a popular demonstra- tion, have been seized at Madrid. Plnin Talk by Madrid Paper. MADRID, April 11.—The Liberal this morning reproduces verbatim the United States Senate's Cuban resolution. Com- menting upon th? resolution, the Liberal Says thut it is not frightened by its reality, though it does not support the rumors in official circies that the proceedings at Washingion are a cloak to gain time for further negotiations between the pope and th2 powers. The Liberal adds: “Such rumors are dangerous, as they lead to popular discon- tent. The truth is a confict is certain. President McKinley is ambitiously follow- ing a deliberate pian, and the powers are too jealous ot one another to interfere, though they may be driven to suppress hostilities, shouid their self-interests be en- dangered. Spain has no allies, and must protect her honcr. Let the government see thi. .c be united Spain.” Demonstration at Barcelona. BARCELONA, April 1S8.—Although Sun- day morning passed quietly here there was a demonstration last evening, when the crowds gathered” in front of the newspaper oflices to read the latest an- touneements ‘of the actton taken by the ‘United States-Senate in regard to Cuba. After it became known that the Senate had adopted a resolution fagoring recognition of the present Cuban insurgent government, there was a scene of the greatest excit>- ment and patriotic shouts were raised. on all sides. Then the students heard the news-on leaving th theaters, they paraded the streets, cheering for Spain, and made an at- tempt to reach the United States consulate. ‘The authorities, however, had taken ‘pre- cautions, and the students and oth:rs who tcok part in the disturbance were dis- persed. Racial Ties Bind. NEW YORK, April 18.—William Sprazue, the war-time governor of Rhode Island, ar- rived here today on the French liner La Navarre from a six months’ sojourn in Paris. H2 said toa reporter: “The governing classes in Paris—which is France—favor Spain. The young men especially are ardent in their sympathy for Spain. Of the innumerable newspapers in Paris only two, so far as I am aware, favor the United States. “The republic's officials do not say any- thing openly, but have it given out that they do not approve of the intervention of the United States in Cuba. “What is the cause of this? There are a number of causes. Principally, I think, is the sympathy of one Latin race for an- other, which sympathy is growing stronger as against the suggestion of an Anglo- American alliance. “Italy has had trouble with the United States and is inclined to side with Spain. “In Germany the situation is differeni, no matter what reports have made it out to be. The emperor is impulsive, but the official classes control Germany's policy, snd the vast body of Germany’s population are against a hostile policy toward the United States. “Russie. has always been the friend of the United States, and is as firmly today as ever. All in all, I do not think the Evropean powers could come to any agree- ment among themselves, much less act in concert.” Mr. Sprague started for Washington. Valencia Mob Dispersed. VALENCIA, April 18—There were re- newed disturbances here yesterday, in which the women participated. Before or- der was restored the gendarmes were compelled to make two charges upon the mob. —_._—_. ACTION OF THE POWERS. No Notice Received of a Renewed Effort. The State Department officials have, so far as can be gathered, no notice of a re- newed effort on the part of the European powers to influence the course of our gov- ernment in the direction of preventing hos- tilities, and it is surmised that if further attempts of that kind are in process they are being directed upon the Spanish cabi- net. One of the rumors in that connection which was in circulation this morning was that the powers had about concluded to as- sure the Spanish ministry against over- throw at the hands of enraged mobs in the event that it should consent to a separa- tion of Cuba from the mother country. It ‘was not possible to verify this rumor, how- ever, inasmuch as it was in @ line of Malaga demonstration, inasmuch as it evidences an ability and determination on the part of the Spanish government to pro- tect the American consulates in Spain at all hazards against mob violence. Of course, such a line of action must necessarily be followed if the Spanish government is to retain in any degree the respect and sym- pathy of the European powers, but it {s gratifying to the State Department to know that the government has not been tn- clined to neglect its international obliga- ticns in this respect. Assistant Secretary Day had three diplo- matic callers this morning, but the list did not include any of the representatives of the European powers, being made up of the Chinese miniszer, the Guatemalan miu- ister aad Senor Romero, the Mexican min- ister. Some significance, however, attach- ed to the visit of ‘the last named, and {i was believed that his call was with the purpose of assuring Assistant Secretary Day as to the attitude of the Mexican gov- ernment toward the United States in the event of the breaking out of hostilities with Spain. The sews from the City of Mexico that a concentration of Mexican troops has been ordered on the Texas fron- ter is rather satisfactory to the author ities here as evidencing a purpose on the part of the Mexican government to sternly and promptly repress any Quixotic at- tempts that may be made to raid across the border by either sympathizers witn Spain or by some of the many lawless Mex- icans, who are quick to take advantage any disturbance to profit by the organizz- tion of filibustering expeditions. ——___-e- — TO BE PRINTED. Tue Article In The Siar About Pens Bureau Work. In the Senate today Mr. Gallinger, chair- man of the committee on pensions, asked permission to have printed as a public doc- ument an article from The Evening Star printed on April 15, regarding the work done in the pension office. Mr. Gallinger said he was in receipt of a great many let- ters from all parts- of the country com- plaining of the administration of the pen- sion bureau under the present commission- er, the complaint being that old soldiers are being discriminated against and very badly treated. “My own knowledge,” said Mr. Gallin- ger, “leads me to a different conclusion, and as this article in The Evening Star gives a great many facts I ask that it be printed as a document so it may be sent to soldiers making complaint It shows how much work is being done by the bu- reau and how many cases have been and are being adjudicated.” The Senate adopted Mr. Gallinger’s sug- gestion. BACK FROM PARIS. Anal tant Secretary Cridler Resumes His Duties. Third Assistant Secretary Cridler has re- turned to Washington from Paris and re- med his duties at the State Department this morring. H2 was accompanied by Lieut. A.C. Baker, U. S. N. Mr. Cridler has disposed of all the work accomplished in connection with the approacatng Paris exposition and does not expect that it will to devote her aitention to the subject until next fall. He says that he ‘was accorded every courtesy ‘by the French officials. Mr. Cridlef is lirsnly con- vineed that there is absolutely no prospect, either at present or in the future, of any uctiv> interference by the French govern- ment to prevent th2 execution of the plans of the United States respecting Cuba. a Presidential Nomination: The President today sent these nomina- tions to the Senate: Leander M. Shubert of Iowa, to be sur- veyor of customs at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Chas. H. Norris of California, receiver of public moneys at Visalia, Cal. R. H. Rob- inson of Ohio to be an assistant naval con- structor in the navy. F.C. Brown of Mas- sachusetts, to be a chaplain in the nevy. —~o-— Transfer of Army Headquarters. No date has yet been fixed for the trans- fer of army headquarters from Washing- ton to the south. In fact, there is as yet ccnsiderable doubt as to whether this trans- fer will be made at all at present. The matter has been brought before the Presi- dent for decision, and strong representa- tions have been made to him that the vast work of organizing, arming and equipping the considerable army that will undoudted- ly be required in case of hostilities can be better discharged at Washington, at the seat of government, and close to the source of executive power, than at another dis- tant point in the south. An army retiring board, of which Pay- master General Stanton is president, has recommended the retirement of Gen. Sam’! T. Cushing, commissary general of sub- sistence, on account of disabilities incident ‘to the service. Gen. Cushing has only been in office a few months. His health was not of the best at the time of his appointment, and, it is said, gives no promise of improve- ment. —_—_—___+s._ Dredging Contract Annulled. Col. Chas. J. Allen, the engineer officer in charge of the Potomac river improvement, has annulled the contract of Mr. A. M. Clegg for dredging the Virginia channel of the Potomac, because of his failure to per- form the work to the satisfaction of the department. Consequently dredging opera- tions have been suspended until other ar- rangements can be made. Col. Allen also reports that the contractor for repairing pier 4 of the Aqueduct bridge has the work of repair and will push it as fast as possible. ——————_2+_____ The Cable From St. Thomas. The Stat2 Department hes not yet been able to secure the permission of the Danish government to use the French cable line running from St. Thomas, West Indies, to this country. It has been’ felt of lat2 that the need of this cable would be vital in case of naval hostilities, as it is the only line not subject to Spanish censorship. It is hoped, however, that the Danish govern- sna ny wet De Seteoen tp erent Ae pes ———_+ e+ ____ Pers Men be Ex-Senator Waraer Miller of New York was on the floor of the Senate today. Rev. Henry Baker, D.D., of Washington, D.C., the well-known traveler, arrived_in New York on the St. Paul from Southamp- an extended tour, visiting vac- issions in Europe, Asia consul Omaha; r Ri ee oe ee ee eee 3. Chile ULTIMATUM TO SPAIN The President Has Mapped Out a Tentative Program. NO ADVICES CAME FROM MADRID Few Official Visitors at the White House. pay Some DELEGATIONS OF CALLERS ae ena President McKn-ley has not given a great deal of consideration to the nature of the ultimatum to be addressed to Spain on the adeption of resclutions by Congress. He has, it 13 said, mapped cut something lke 4 program, the chief feeture of which is a quick notification to Spain of the demands of this country. The words and the tone of the ultimatum remain to be settled, de- pending entirely on the resolution agreed upon by Congress. The presence at the White House today of Attorney General Griggs, Secretary Sherman, Assistant Secretary Day and Secretary Long gave rise to a belief that an ultimatum conference was under way, but this was denied by some of those en- gaged. The officials had not been sent for by the President, and their reaching the White House together was accidental. No advices from Madrid were received by the President during the day. Alto- gether the day was uneventful at the White House. Large Parties of Visitors. The President nad few official callers, and there was time enough at his disposal to receive two large delegations of visitors who wanted to shake hands with him. Senator Frye and Representative Hull rep- resented the congressional contingent. Sen- ator Frye expressed the opinion that the House would accept the Senate resolution with the recognition of Cuban independence stricken out. It is also represented that this would be satisfactory to the President. Close friends of the President insisted that he would probably veto any resolution taken to him containing a recognition of the independence of Cuba. He does not object to forms of expression, “That the Cuban people ought to be free,” etc. The regular meeting of the cabinet is to be held tomorrow. If Congress has not acted by that time no extra scssion of the cabinet will be called. The President will deal with the situation alone, although he will confer separately with cabinet mem- bers as to the course he will pursue. Wires to the White House. A large force of workmen was engaged this morning in digging a trench in the White House grounds between the execu- tive mansion and the State, War and Navy Departments. Colonel Bingham, superin- tendent of public buildings and grounds, was asked many questions about the work during the day, all kinds of speculation about mysteries being indulged in. Colonel Bingham explained that telephone and tele- graph wires connecting the several depart- ments, and over which he has charge, have been strung over the top of the White Iiouse, causing inconvenience when repairs cr additions were to be made. He haa de- cided, he said, to place the wires in con- duits, and that was why the trench was being dug. It is understood that extra wires for tele- graph and telephone instruments are to be laid between the White House and War und Navy Departments to facilitate the in- creased work that will be necessary in case of war with Spain. Every arrange- ment will be made for quick communica- ticn between all executive departments. A few days ago private telephones were put in between the White House and the offices of Secretaries Long and Alger. By this the President will nave instant con- nection with the cabinet officials who will have to be conferred with most frequently in the event of hostilities. In a few minui2s after the vote in the House a bulietin giving the result was sent to the President. It was taken to him by Secretary Porter. It is believed io have been satisfactory. Thought Senate Would Co: Senacor W.son went to the W House shortly aftcr 2 o'clock this afternoon. He drove up to the Executive Mansion in haste and left in the same way, eaciting general comment as to his mission. He had a short talk with the President. While get- ting into his carriage he said he thought the Senate would concur in the a tion of the House. Representatives Henderson and Waizell, House leasiers, had a conference with Pres- ident McKinley at 3 o'clock this afternoon. SES A COMPLETE FAILURE. r. The Re! leer Expedition Destined to Re ‘The complete failure of th: Alaskan rein- deer expedition was announced to the War Department this morning in a telegram from Brig. Gen. Merriam, commanding the military department of the Columbia. This telegram summarizes a report from Dr. Sheldon Jackson, at Dyea, to the eifect that reindeer are a failure in Alaska for want of proper forage, and useless for all the ex- ploring expeditions in that country; that many of the animals are a’r-ady dead," but moss has been found by which part <f the herd may be saved; that the time lost will compel the nization vioring ex- it was expected to explore, and that the services of Capt. Brainard juired in that connsction. Dxpedition No. 1 referred to Dawson from Dyea over what known as the Dawson trail, and was in command of Capt. Brainard. Acting on the recommendation of Gen. Merriam an order was issued at the War Se ee Brain- - from further duty with the i Alaska and directing him to report pereon to the commissary gencral of sub- sistence at Washington. — GERMANY STILL OUR FRIEND. i

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