The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 21, 1898, Page 8

8 THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1898. CONGRESS PREPARES FOR WAR The House P asses the Bill Authorizing Call for Volunteers. Soon the President May Proceed! to Secure an Army Large Enough to Drive Span- iards From Cuba. Call Office, Riggs House, Washington, April 20. The House to-day passed as an emergency war measure the bill em- powering the President to call out the volunteer forces and providing for their organization. Both the President and ¢ Alger had urged the impera- tive necessity of passing the bill to-day, gnd Chairman Hull of the Milit Committee drove it under whip and The bill was drafted at the War tment, introduced in the House nd considered and reported spur. by the committee to-day. No such ex pedition could have been possible ex- cept under the stress of war pressure. The bill is permanent in its character. The principal change made in the bill &s introduced was that the appoint-| ment of all regimental ofiicers are to | be made by the Governors of the States fnstead of by the President, as was pro- posed originally by the War Depart- ment. This action conforms to the practice of the Civil War. When the House Wi President had approved the < ent wis rst of applause. Military Aftairs d the unai tor the cor ng the Pr He said he n the y fur the hi mmitte of 1he whole to con: 1 Sayers (D.) Pexas criticised the s President to bject Lo the ¢ gn these officers from 1y or the volunteer officer explained held followed an at sk 1 all regime would not He felt au- = to fight teers and tion and opposition by the 10 naturally might f2 was taking some of them. Can you and hasten its passa Johnson (R.) of Ind 3 iiana at this tempted to re time (o add regarding his attitude on tne on. If war w sald, he was ready to su) ure to prosecute it to a suce sion. But before hosuliti 3 thought the I hould give him a chance request met with sition and was ref ).) of Tennessi y member of the commit modified his indorsement. Marshall (R.) of lllinois and Sayers both expressed the opinion that this| measure should be passed forthwith. We were on the verge of war. The measure was asked for by the dent and the Secretary of Wa id Sayers, and there should be no further quibbling. Aq arc s to whether, under the provisions of the bill, additional legis- lation would not be necessary to permit the President to call out volunteers. To meet this deficit Lacey offered an smendment authorizing the President to raise volunte e Congress shall have authorized him to do so, or when ed “to call into the actual service of the United States the militia of the several States.” The amendment was adopted. he has been author! MecMillin (D.) of Tennessee moved to reduce the term of enlistment of the volunteer forces for three years, as pro- vided in the bill, to one year. He thought many of the young men of the country would not be willing to enlist for three rears. Y50l replied that it was not expected that the war would be a long one un- less Spain resorted to guerrilla warf: but he did not believe a three years term would terrorize the young men. The amendment was defeated. Handy offered a substitute, authorizing the enlistment of 400,000 men for the wai He said it was distinctly a temporary measure, under the approval of eminent military authorities. The substitute was lost. Talbot (D.) of South Carolina warned the House that war with Spain was not & light thing. Gentlemen who thought it would be over in a few dn__\'sl would be adly disappointed, in his mind. o l)nrmmg’l{:»r at the opening of the last car' sald he. “Men at the North and Soutn x,f:lll Pei 1t would not_ last thirty days. 1 heard a man agree to drink all the blood that was spilled. Every coun- try in Europe may be drawn into the encounter before we get through with bx;?\]xr:\.\ (D.) of Arkansas offered an amendment, which was agreed to provid- ing that the Indian Territory shall fur- nish its quota. Anney (R.) of North Carolina offered ar} l;‘r‘r’h-\)dmvm providing that nothing in the bill should be construed to prevent companies and regiments from selecting their own officers. The power to select officers to fill vacancies, he said, would be an Incentive to enlistment. The tyrannous discipline of officers, he salid, was more dreaded b)‘fs{-}l‘dlorsPthnn the and bayonets of the enemy. . Bt ey amendment was defeated. An amendment was adopted providing for a chaplain for each regiment. 'An amendment was adopted providing that regimental and all other medical offi- cers should keep the records of all officers or men sick or wounded, and that upon the disbandment of the crganization they should be filed In the records of the pension office and War Department. Sectfon 15 was amended so as to provide that the Governors of States instcad of the President might appoint officers in the regular army to the grade of field officers, in the volunteer army, such ap- pointments to depend upon the consent of the President. Cannon, chairman of the Appropriation Committee, offered as an additional sec- tion an amendment providing that all Government employes called into the mil- ftary or naval service of the United States while in service should be granted Jeave of absence, and upon honorable dis- charge should be entitled to resume their employment at the same pay, and it also provided, where necessary, for temporary appointments to_fill vacancies. Faris (R.) of Indiana said the amend- ment was the legitimate outgrowth of the civil service humbug. This proposition contained the biggest bounty ever con- templated in enlisting soldiers. The amendment was defeated, The bill was then passed without di- vision, and at 5:15 p. m. the House ad- Journed. Bave the | Call Office, Riggs House, Washington, April 20. During the five hours of discussion in the Senate this afternoon of its re- cent action on the Cuban resolutions, in the course of which several extended speeches were made by Senators who | voted against the conference report up- | on the resolutions, only one point was | developed. That was by Foraker of Ohio in the course of a brief statement concerning the recognition of the Cu- ban republic’s independence. He said that on the very day the ultimatum had been sent to Spain this Govern- | ment had practically recognized the re- public of Cuba. This utterance, com- | ing from a member of the Foreign Re- sensation among the Senators. Being pressed for the source of his informa- | tion, Foraker replied that it was “posi- tive but not official.” The following resolution was present- ed by Allen of Nebraska: “That in the opinion of the Senate no circumstances can arise in the relations of the United States of America and the kingdom of Spain that will warrant an increase in indebtedne of this Government or that will in any way interfere with the form f financial affairs of the United States lines laid down in the National Peo- ple's party platform of July, 1896.” The resolution went over under objec- tion. Consideration of the sundry ecivil was continued nd Cockrell of Mis: continued his speech on the Cuban ques- | tion begun yesterday. Vest of M uri inquired sotto voce of Cockrell if he proposed to “take the back track” again to-day. In concluding Cock- rell said that he desired to have passed by Congress such resolutions as would declare the Cuban patriots free and inde- pendent, and not the slightest restraint or constraint should be placed on them. They would, he doubted not, be able in a time to gain their freedom. r of Colorado, speaking upon the = subject, said that he had no desire unduly to criticise the President or the | administration. He had feit from the be- ginning there should be a unanimity of action on the part of all parties in Con- gress it there was to be war—a war which he thought might have been averted if the preceding administration, and eve, | th ent one, had acted properly its iplomatic negotiations. led attention to statements he Senate two vears ago by the pre retary of State, Mr. Sherman, to the effect that the Cuban republic.had an established form of government, ad- ered by officials of high standing, ability. He held, therefore, statements were true two truth had been strongly nce that time and that it was further entirely proper for the Unit- | ed States to recognize the Government of | the Cubans. It was here that Foraker made his statement regarding. the official recogni- tion of the representatives of the Cuban | republic. In discussing the diplomatic re- lations between this country and Spain, oraker read from a newspaper clipping what was said to be a semi-official state- ment, in effect that in a formal dispatch | sent by the President to the Madrid Gov- ernment the Attorney - General had changed the term “independent govern- ment” to ‘“stable government,” the change be!n%‘ made because ‘‘stable” was the word of diplomacy to be employed in_the circumstances. When Minister Woodford had inquired | what construction was to be placed upon | the word “stable,” the President had re- | plied that it must beMregarlled as mean- r, | ing “independent.” complicate future negotiations. Foraker said that it seemed to be the explanation why the independence of the Cubans had not been demanded by the President. Allison of Iewa interrupted to say that he did not think there was any doubt that the correspondence with Spain would show that the President had actually de- In response to an inquiry from Pasco of Florid requesting him to be more ison sald: “I cannot, as a wit- ness, be very specific on hearsay evidence. The President in his correspondence with the Spanish’ Government did say that there must be an independent government in Cuba. This demand was transmitted not only through Mr. Woodford, but also through the Spanish Minister at Wash- ington to his Government. I cannot be more definite at this time.” Foraker, resuming the trend of his re- marks, said the understanding was that the President was endeavoring through diplomatic mnegotiations to promote the independence of the people of Cuba. He thought the negotiations to-day—the sign- ing by the President of the resolutions of Congress and the sending of an ultimatum to Spain—would amount practically to a recognition of the independence of the Cuban republic, and he thought it would be so developed by to-morrow morning. He had no doubt that the Cuban rl‘.publfe would, of course, be recognized. Foraker said he believed that criticism of the President at this time was out of place. Instead of caviling over these matters, he deemed it desirable to secure a unity of action. He had stood squarely by his conviction in favor of independence, but was anxious to secure action, and had, therefore, agreed to the striking out of the recognition clause. It was not known now whether the President had made mistakes or not. Only the future could properly and truthfully develop the Presi- dent’s position. Tillman asked Foraker for a more ex- plicit statement and Foraker replied: “I think I made the statement that some representatives of this Government were dealing with the representatives of a Government that will amount to this— that the Government will, in the imme- diate future, be dealing with them' just as it occurred to me that we should deal w“hz them if we recognize the Govern- ment.” Tillman asked Foraker if he had no positive information, to which he replied: positive information, but it is not Teller then concluded his speech, hold- ing it to be the duty of all to stand by the country rather than to seek poiitical advantage. ‘Warren of Wyoming paid a high tribute to the President, and said that it was evident from the speeches thus delivered that the political opponents of the Pres- ident were allgning their noses, and the fight to come next fall would see all the other animals in the “zoo” against the elephant, and, as is usual, the elephant would have his trunk with him and oc- cupy the center of the ring. tewart of Nevada followed in an ex- tended discussion of the Cuban problem. In the course of a speech by Allen, in which he further explained the position of those who voted agaist the conference report on the Cuban resolutions, Carter lations Committee, created a profound | the interest-bearing bonded | g ‘Woodford had | failed to transmit the President’s meaning | to the Spanish Government, fearing that | such a statement made officially might | manded the independence of the Cubans. | interrupted him to say that flags were being displayed throughout the country, troops were being mobilized and the navy | was preparing for action. Through ail this the sundry civil and naval appropri- ation bills, both carrying money for the support of the Government, were being delayed. “Why,” he inquired, *“could not the thirty-five Senators who voted against the conference report admit that they had made a mistake and let us now proceed with a united front to uphold the Presi- dent and the country?” Allen replied that a suggestion, involv- ing a reference to the American flag was not proper. He had carried that flag. he sald, amid shot and shell, and knew what it meant to stand by it. Carter remarked that nobody was dis- &osed to question the patriotism of the ebraska Senator or of the thirty-five Who voted against the Cuban conference report. “I believe,” he continued, “that in the present circumstances it is better to make preparations for the coming war than to make exculpatory remarks or in- criminating guestions.” At the conclusion of Allen's remarks Thurston said that at 11:24 o'clock to-day, when the President signed the Cuban resolutions sent to him by Congress, the time for party discussion had ended. All but three Senators had at one time or an- other voted for the resolutions which were now law, and he thought it the duty of Senators to uphold the President | | and the country with equal unanimity. | “The time will come in the hustings for | discussion of political phases of this question. Now until Cuba is made free, until her starving women and children | are fed and clothed; until Spain has been driven from the Western Hemisphere for- ever, for God's sake let us cease this political bickering.” Allison then presented an amendmentto | the sundry civil bill, appropriating and | making immediately available $473,151 | with which to pay Great Britain the | award for Bering Sea claims made by | the joint convention of Feuruary 29, 1896. He had been urged to place the amend- | ment on this Lill by the Foreign Rela- tions Committee, instead of waitin~ for the general deficiency bill. The amend- ment was agree to. | On motion of Allison the Senate at 5:35 | o'ciock went into executive session and | | soon afterward adjourned “REMEMBER - THE MAINE!” Throughout the Golden State Resounds the Slogan. Presidio Light Artillerymen Given an Ovstion at Bakersfield. Special Dispatch to The Call BAKERSFIELD, April 20.—The train bearing the artillerymen from the Pre- sidio to the rendezvous at historic Chickamauga arrived here this morn- ing shortly after 9 o’'clock, several| hours behind schedule time. An im- | promptu reception had been arranged {and no sooner had the long train| stopped than it was surrounded by | | 2000 people. The Bakersfield brass band | struck up a lively air. Women and. young girls carrying bouquets and soon | the coaches in which the artillerymen | were riding were crowded with fair pa- | triots, showering bouquets on the sur- prised soldiers, speaking words of en- couragement and bidding them God- speed on their gallant mission. | “Remember the Mdine” was an ad- monition frequently heard. For a time the artillerymen were completely nonplused. Finally they | gathered and after pouring out to the fair “enemy” all the chivalric oratory | in their possession they pulled the but- tons from their uniforms and present- | €d them to ... ladies, During this demonstration the band kept up its lively strains. So thrilling | and spontaneous was the affair that | tears were seen to roll down the cheeks of strong men. The most touching in- cident came when a feeble old woman, as soon as the train stopped, rushed up with a shawl thrown over her head and exclaimed: “l was a nurse all through the civil | war. 1 want to get into the train to bless and grasp the hands of those brave boys.” | She was the first to enter the coaches. | A citizen was holding a tiny flag and on it was penciled “Remember the Maine.” An officer came along and asked for it, promising the citizen that if he returned from Cuba he would give it back to him. He was given the flag and by reason of that incident every one in Bakersfield is wearing one of those little flags having printed upon it “Remember the Maine.” To-morrow morning when the infantry comes alohg { one of them will be presented to each soldier. Near where the traln stopped is a Spanish hote! around which many al- ways be found many lusty fellows of Spanish descent. They have been deep- | 1y interested in all the war news, and when they saw the cannons and the | uniforms of the men many of them | wept bitterly. While most of them are good American citizens they still have | a strong feeling for their mother country. The officers and privates were greatly pleased at their reception and much surprised as well. Their horses were watered here. Several young men of Bakersfield will attempt to enlist in the infantry when it reaches here. SALINAS, April 20.—>ince the re- ceipt of the war bulletin there is a probability that one regiment of vol- unteer militia wii be sent from Cali- | forniy under the provisions of the Hull bill. The excitement among the mem- bers of .roop C and citizens has be- come great. Knots of people congre- gate on the corners and the boys are recruiting and say that they will soon have a full company of one hundred and three enrolled. Captain M. J. Burke says that the troop will volun- teer to go to ° e front or to Cuba as a cavalrv company in its entirety and that they could raise an entire regi- ment as easily & one company. After inspection last night the members of the troop paraded the streets until near midnight, cheering for “Old Glory” and shouting “Remember the Maine!” The enthusiasm increases hourly. To-night the entire talk is of w.r and the in- dependence of Cuba. FORT JONES, April 20.~Citizens of Scott Valley held a meeting in Fort Jones to-day and took steps toward forming a company of national volun- teer reserves. Major A. G. Myers was elected chairman and M. F. Beem sec- retary. The Fort Jones band furnished music and national airs were sung by a quartet. Patriotic speeches were made, including one by Rev. B. D. Sin- clair, the Episcopal rector, who favored war if necessary to restore peace in Cuba. His ringing words evoked tre- mendous applause from the large aydi- ence, Signatures were then attached by those who were willing to join the reserves. Whenever there is any indi- cation that their services may be need- ed they will meet at the call of the chairman, organize and begin drilling. Over one hundred men here have sig- nified a willingness to go if their ser- vices are needed. STOCKTON, April 20.—Colonel John- son has issued orders to all captains in the Sixth Regiment to filll their com- panies to the maximum, 103 for each company. He received a telegram from Merced this morning saying that fifteen men had enlisted there, all of whom are good shots and hardy fellows. CHICO, April 20.—The news that the President had signed the Congressional resolution created great excitement here. The regiment cannon was run out and ten rounds fired. AN APPEAL FOR THRONE OF HER SON Speech of Spain’s Queen Regent Presented to the Cortes. Christina Sees the War Clouds Hanging Low and Asks Cas- tilians to Rally in Al- fonso’s Support. MADRID, April 20.—The opening of the Spanish Cortes to-day was a mag- nificent sight. All the wealth and beauty of Madrid gathered in the Sen- ate, wheye every available foot of | space was occupied. There was a ter- rific crysh at the entrance leading to the Senatorial seats, many of which were occupied by ladies. Large bodies of troops were drawn up outside the building, including the handsomely uniformed dragoons and the magnificently attired palace guards. All the members of the diplomatic corps were present in full dress. The Queen Regent read the speech from the throne. The speech began: “The grave anxieties which saddened my mind the last time I addressed you have increased and are heightened by public uneasiness, conveying the pre- sentiment of danger of fresh and great- er complications as a result of the turn which events in Cuba have taken. These complications were brought about by a section of the people in the United States, which, seeing that the autonomy previously offered in my message was about to be put in force, | foresaw that the free manifestation of the Cuban people, through its cham- bers, would frustrate forever the schemes agalnst Spanish sovereignty which have been plotted by those who, with resources and hopes sent from the neighboring coast, have fettered the suppression of the insurrection in that unhappy island. “Should the Government of the United States yield to this blind cur- rent, the menaces and insults which we have hitherto been able to regard with indifference—for they were mnot an expressionof the sentiments of the true American nation—would become intolerable provocations which would compel my Government, in defense of the national dignity, to sever rela- tions with the Government of the United States.” Continuing, the Queen Regent said that in the supreme crisis the Pope ‘“‘spoke words of peace which were hearkened to by my Govern- ment in the consciousness of right and in strict performance of interna- tional duties.” Her Majesty added: ‘Spain’s gratitude is due to the Pope and also to the great powers, whose action strengthens my conviction that Spain’s cause deserves universal sympathy and that her conduct mer- its unanimous approval. It is pos- sible, however, that an act of aggres- sion is imminent and that not the sanctity of our rights, nor the mod- eration of our conduct, nor the ex- pressed wish of the Cuban people freely manifested, may serve to re- strain the passions and hatred let loose against the Spanish fatherland. “In anticipation of this critical mo- ment, when reason and justice will have for their support only Spanish courage and the traditional energy of our people, I have hastened the as- sembling of the Cortes and the supreme decision of Parliament will doubtless sanction the unalterable decision of my Government to defend our rights, with whatsoever sacrifices may be imposed on us in accomplishing this task.” Continuing, her Majesty said: “Possibly, however, the peace ef- forts may fail to control the evil pas- sions existing against Spain. Lest this moment arrive, I have sum- moned the Cortes to defend our rights, whatever sacrifice they may entail. “Thus identifving myself with the nation I not only fulfill the oath 1 swore in accepting the regency, but I follow the dictates of a mother’s heart, trusting to the Spanish people to gather behind my son’s throne and to defend it until he is vld enough to de- fend it himself, as well as trusting to the Spanish people to defend the honor and the territory of the nation.” The Queen Regent then referred to the trouble in the Philippine Islands and, continuing, said: “Although a dark and gloomy future is before us the difficulties are mnot beyond our power. With our glorious army, navy and the united nation against foreign aggression, we trust in God that we shall overcome without stain on our honor the baseless and unjust attacks made upon us.” MADRID’S POPULACE MAD WITH ENTHUSIASM. Queen Regent and Boy King Loudly Welcomed While Journeying to the Senate Hall. LONDON, April 20.—The Madrid cor- respondent of the Daily Malil, tele- graphing Wednesday, says: On few occasions has Madrid witnessed such scenes of popular enthusiasm as to- day, when the Queen Regent, accom- panied by the King, dressed in the uni- form of the infantry cadets and wear- ing the insignia of the Golden Fleece, traveled in state with all the pomp that makes the Spanish court famous, from the palace to the Senate hall. The distance is very short, not more than four minutes’ walk. The Plaza de Oriente and the Plaza de Min- stress, which the court and pro- cession had to traverse, were most densely crowded, chiefly with the peo- ple of the upper and middle classes. The moment the batteries announced the departure of the Queen Regent and the King the excitement became in- tense. When at the end of a long pro- cess of hussars, royal piquers, state coaches, carrying the chief ladies in waiting, the chamberlains of the court and the grandees of Spain, the royal carriage appeared at the gate of the palace, the enthusiasm burst forth in | a long and interminable cheering, such as had not been heard in Spain since the day when the late King Alfonzo re- turned from Paris. The infantry, which lined the way to the Senate, the cavalry and the mount- ed civil guards, sent to preserve order, had hard work to keep the crowd, fran- tic with enthusiasm, from approaching the royal carriage. The Queen Regent appeared much moved, though she is usually of im- passive demeanor. The King looked on the crowd with evident pleasure with feelings as enthusiastic as theirs and saluted in military fashion. “Long live the Queen, long live the King,” and “Long live Spain,” were the cries incessantly given. The spirit of the crowds in the streets pervaded the secluded halls of the Senate, and then the doors were thrown wide open for the royal persons to enter. Thou- sands of distinguished spectators, who filled the galleries, Deputies and Sen- ators, rose to their feet and received the Queen and King with thundering acclamations. The hall of session presented a most animated appearance. It was gay with a bright note of color. Ladies in spring costumes filled the front rows of the galleries. They were most enthusias- tic, cheering and waving their hand- kerchiefs and fans. It was long be- fore silence was established. The Queen Regent and the Xing, escorted by commissions from the Sen- ate and the lower chamber, who had met them ~¢ the gate, took seats at their throae. The Government's Min- isters, the captains-general, the grand- ees and members of the court stood on cne side and the diplomatie corps on the other. Senor Sagasta advanced and handed the Queen Regent the speech from the throne, all others standing. It is against Spanish etiquette to in- terrupt the reading of a speech from the throne, but the enthusiasm and emotion were too great, and the sol- emnity of the occasion was too im- pressive. Twice had her Majesty to stop when the cheers, acclamations and vivas for Spain, the Queen Regent and the King made her speaking im- possible. The cheering was still more frantic ‘when their Majesties left the Senate, and so it was in the streets. Senor Gullon, the Foreign Minister, to-day received the British Charge a@’Affaires, who put forward on behalf of his Government an urgent request for an explanation as to how Spain will carry out her right, of visiting ships in the case of war. SPANISH REFUGEES DEPART FOR CUBA. ‘When the Steamer Panama Left New York There Were Demonstra- tions on the Wharf. NEW YORK, April 20.—There was a large crowd on the pier when the Pana- ma sailed for Cuba with Spanish refu- gees aboard and a hostile demonstra- tion was made. Opprobrious epithets were flung at the departure of the ves- sel. The captain and crew who were on deck were cursed in voices raised in the highest pitch. “Kill them; kill them.” ‘“Hurrah for Cuba.” “Down with Spain,” were some of the cries heard. Hissing and fist shaking continued until the Panama was well out in the river. There was not a sound heard from her deck in re- ply. The sailors, who were storing away a hawser on the afterdeck stopped their work momentarily now and again to look up at their enemies ashore. e STARS AND STRIPES HOISTED BY STUDENTS. Interesting Feature of Arbor Day at the University of the Pacific. SAN JOSE, April 20.—The - students of the University of the Pacific held their annual arbor day on the campus to-day. The pupils were out in force. Young men dressed in their old clothes and were put at work in gangs to hoe and rake off weeds and dry leaves from walks and lawns. The work began at 8 a. m. and continued steadily until 12:30 o'clock. Young ladies had, in the meantime, pre- pared an elaborate luncheon, which ali enjoyed under the shade of the maple grove. A short programme was given afterward,«but the principal feature of the day was the raising of a new flag over the largest bullding on the campus— East Hall. R. J. Trevorrow '98 Ereslded, and Hugh Baker '98 presented the flag to Dr. Mec- Clish, who, in accepting it on behalf of the university, spoke eloquently of its meaning and thee({:flnelples which it had always symbolized. The afternoon was given up to amuse- ments, the principal one of which was tennis, at which game the faculty team defeated the student team. STATE SCHOOL-BOOK SYSTEM A NECESSITY. Hon. Grove L. Johnson Sets Forth the Advantages of the Pres- ent Uniformity. SACRAMENTO, April 20.—The State School Book League met this evening, and after a few remarks by Chairman Dray, Hon. Grove L. Johnson read an address setting forth the importance of maintaining the present State school book , system and the necessity of pro- tecting it from attack both open and disguised. The address was adopted by the league and authority given the exec- utive committee to have it published and circulated throughout the State. * The fac-simile signature of ot Te is on every wrapper of CASTORIA. LABOR'S VOICE S PATRIOTIC The Los Angeles County Council Quick Take Action. to | S| Begins the Organization of a | Company of Skilled Mechanies. ‘Will at Once Offer Their Services in Defense of the Nation'’s Honor. Special Dispatch to The Call. | LOS ANGELES, April 20.—Los An-| geles County Council of Labor, repre- senting all organized labor in this county, at its meeting this evening passed resolutions to the effect that in- asmuch as organized labor had always been the bulwark of free institutions in this country, and that as it had never been backward in coming to the de- fense of the nation, the patriotism of | members of various trade organizations would never be questioned in the event that their services were needed in the impending war. The resolutions went | on to state that the county council ap- | proved of the organization of a com- | pany of its members, made up of | skilled mechanics, who would offer | their services to the regularly consti- tuted authorities. Delegate Richard J. Colver, repre- | senting the typographical union, re- cited the fact that in the war which now seemed imminent the services of skilled mechanics would be in great de- mand by the United States, and, in his opinion, patriotic, liberty-loving trades unionists should not wait to be called upon, but should offer their services before any call was made for troops. | He said that while labor had its griev- | ances they could not be settled at a time when the country’s flag and the | country’s honor had been outraged by | a foreign foe, and when insult to and murder of American citizens by Spain were unavenged. Delegates Fiske and Harlow spoke in favor of the resolutions. Delegate Har- riman, a socialist member, alone op- | posed them. They were adopted with | but two opposing votes. | The muster roll was immediately opened and signatures secured. The | company will be formed at once. In| all probability Frank Gill, president of | the Council of Labor, will be chosen | captain. The design that will be fol-| lowed is to recruit the company from those trades that will most likely be | called upon to do effective work, like | electrical workers. This will be the| first company of volunteers organized | among the labor unions of the United States for service in the Spanish- American war. High Price for Seed Wheat. STOCKTON, April 20.—A large quantity | of seed wheat was sold in Stockton to-day | for $1.9 per hundred pounds. —————— LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVED. Wednesday, April 20. i Stmr Newsboy, Ellefsen, 20 hours from Usal, bound south; put in to land passengers. DOMESTIC PORTS FORT BRAGG—Arrived April 20—Schr Albert Meyer, hence April 15. Sailed April 20-Stmr Whitesboro, for San Francisco. TRANS-ATLANTIC STEAMERS. NEW YORK—Sailed April 20—Stmr Majes- tic, for Liverpool; stmr Kensington, for Ant- werp; stmr Burgundy, for Marseilles. Arrived April 20—Stmr Westernland, from Antwerp. LIVERPOOL—Sailed April 20—Stmr Pavonia, for Boston. SOUTHAMPTON—Arrived April Paris, from New York. Sailed April 20—Stmr Havel, for New York. BALTIMORE—Arrived April 20—Stmr Hestla, from Glasgow. Salled April 20-Stmr Bohemia, burg. COPENHAGEN—Arrived April 20—Stmr Hel- ka, from New York. A 20 — Stmr for Ham- KEY WEST AN ARMED CAVP - American Seamen Hail the Approach of Hostilities. Miles Arrives to Confer With Sampson About a Joint Attack. Fleet to Blockade Havana Harbor as Soon as the War Breaks out. Copyrighted, 1898, by James Gordon Bennett. KEY WEST, Fla., Aj 1 20.—Now that the situation has become grave so suddenly the ‘“Jackies” have ceased their grumbling and naval officers are awaiting orders to move. Key West looks more like an armed camp than ever before Shore leaves are prac- tically suspended and sailors on shore are here on business. The Cincinnati and Marblehead are coaling; filling holes in their bunkers caused by doing picket duty last night. The swift auxiliary cruiser, Mayflow- er, Lieutenant Commander McKenzie, has arrived from Newport. She ran alongside the flagship for orders and then came to anchor inside to get coal. She behaved beautifully coming dow and is much admired as she rides at anchor. War correspondents are coming in large numbers. Correspondents of tha London Times and Daily Telegraph came last night and will go with tha squadron. Other English correspond« ents will go with the army of occupae tion. All the coal needed by the warships is now on board, but water will be scarce until the completion of the greet condenser now being set up by the Government near the Custom House. General Miles and Adjutant General Corbin, his chief of staff, are expected here to-morrow to confer with Captain Sampson about the co-operation of the army and navy. I showed naval officers to-day the dispatch announcing that the Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Oquendo had ar- rived at Cape Verde and that the Span- ish fleet would probably move to the Canaries. They think it indicates that the Spanish navy will not try to de- fend the Greater Antilles and that Spain fears the flying squadron may bombard Barcelo: I visited the battleships Jowa and Indiana this evening. They are the only ships of this class attached to the Key West fleet, but the New York and the monitors can also stand in line of battle. The Iowa has four inches of steel armor and carri four 12-inch suns in pairs in turrets, besides eight g-inch guns in pairs in turrets, two on ezch beam and a powerful batt of smaller guns. The Indiana h veyized steel armor four inches th 1 her sister ship, and carries four nch guns. Divers are at work cleaning the b-t- toms of all ships, so as to increase their speed. News of the signing by President Mc- Kinley - of the ultimatum to Span caused great enthusiasm and excite- ment here to-day among Cuban refu- gees, of whom there are & great many in Key West. A regular fleet of newspaper boats is lying at anchor ,off the island, with steam up, ready to follow the war flect as soon as it moves for Cuba. According to latest rumors the fleet will blockade Havana in thé hope of securing the submission of Spain befora resorting to sterner measures. Australians Would Enlist. SYDNEY, N. 8. W., April 20.—A hun- dred colonists have offered their serv- ices to the American Consul, George W. Bell, in the event of war between the United States and Spain. vit eXCesses, 0verwork and exposu of a quick and permanent cure. wonderful cures made with electricity as applied by Dr. sanden’s Electric Belt, the modern life-giver. 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