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The News and Observer. VOL. XI.IV. NO. 3. Leads all Other North Garolina Dailies in Both News and Circulation. FROM THE QUEEN TO PRESIDENT The Good-Will and Gratifica tion of Her Majesty Are Expressed Through Paunceforte. PRESIDENT GRATIFIED ENGLAND DESIRES TO AVOID A BLOCKADE. AN ALLIANCE IS HINTED AT Sympathy With the Wise and Conservative Course of This Government and With Efforts to Relieve Suffering Humanity in Cuba-- Mora! Support of This Government Desired tn Case of Any Rupture Between England and China. Washington, D. C., March 9. —Much conjecture 'has boon indulged in touch ing the visit paid to the White House Tuesday by the British Ambassador. The Washington Post tills (Thursday; morning says on this point: "Queen Victoria has, through Sir Ju lian Paunceforte, conveyed to President McKinley her gratification at the ‘wise and conservative course which he ha:: thus far pursued in relation to .the Cuban and Spanish situation. She also expressed to him her thorough sympathy with the efforts put forth by the United States to relieve suffering humanity in Cuba, with the hope that these endeav ors 'may be conducted to a successful conclusion without war. "These expressions were, not sent in official form. They would have been communicated through Mr. Hay, the United States Ambassador to limit Brit ain but for the fact that he is absent on a voyage on the Nile. They were there fore, communicated directly to Sir Julian, with tihe request that he present them in person to the President. There has been no correspondence with this coun try' upon the subject so that the Queen’s sentiments do not appear on record. "The desire of the Queen that war should be avoided was emphasized fir several reasons. 'lt was pointed out that the commercial relations of Great Britain with the United Spates were too extensive to be jeopardized by a war between this country and Spain. Uli«. blockade of the port of New York, for in-dance, it was pointed out, would tie of irreparable damage to British shipp'ng. while the cessation of the shipment of food supplies to England would be ex ceedingly serious. "The reply of the President expressed his pleasure at the utterances of the Queen, with the additional statement that he also hoped that, wru could be avoided. Public announcement of the real purpose of the Ambassador's visit has been avoided, and a denial -of the. fact that it had relation to the present crisis, has been made, because it was* feared that the friendly utterances might be misconstrued. It was thought that the approval given by the Queen, to the President's course might be dls tasteful in certain quarters, and mignt lie regarded as unduly influencing IN I‘resident’s actions in the future. ' "There was another influence, how ever, which had its weight in the direc tion of secrecy. The attitude of Great Britain goes further in this matter than a mere expression of good wishes. 1 here is a desire, which has yet only tea vied the stage of tentative suggestion, that an alliance may be formed between Great Britain and the United’ has been shown that the interests of En gland and this country are not only identical, in a general sense, but are especially identical in the great question in finding in China and the East a mar ket for manufactures. Ths suggestion has considerable weight with the ad ministration. Great Britain is finding her supremacy in China seriously threaten ed. France has already established her self on the South and Russia is aggres sive on the North, while Germany has secured a strong foot-hold. If England proposes to hold her own she must fight for it. This explain** why she is o.rbid ding her ship owners to part with the vessels they are constructing and ic cottais for the large increases she is making to her Navy. “It was the suggestion that if the I nited States would afford to Great Britain her moral support in case of trouble in the East, she woqkl offer us her sympathy and practical aid in any trouble that is -threatened with Spain that resulted in a discussion of the Eas tern question in the Cabinet meeting last Tuesday. The ad min iwt rat ion appre ciates the value of tins friendly attitude. Although it is well understood that iu this country, it mill be impossible for the Navy to be placed at the disposal of Great Britain in upholding British su pteui.uy in the East, there are many ways in which our influence could ee exerted with effect in British behalf.” A MODEL OF STATESMANSHIP. The Daily London Chronicle Overflow ing With Praise for America’s Course. London, March 10.—The Pady Chroni cle in an editorial this morning on the Cuban situation describes President Mc- Kinley’** action throughout the crisis as “a model of statesmanship.” It declares that the action of the Washington gov ernment in connection with the Maine disaster deserves the highest recogni tion. "There is every indication,” says the Chionirle, “that the United: States are preparing for the linevitab’e struggle. Soon it will be necessary for Great Brit ain to show on which side its sympathies lie. ■ Argil ng at considerable length upon the * unselfishness of America's motives in desiring to put an end to the hod unou earth in Cuba” and insisting that "America lias a. better right to inter fere than has been put tor ward as a justification in two out of every three wars in history,” the Chronicle says: "We hope Great Britain will not only go as far officially as the furthest limits of international law permit, but that public opinion will declare itself openly, unmistakably and in the teeth of all Eu rope. if necessary, as sympathizing heartily with the motives impelling America, at last, to take a step so nat ural and yet one she has so long hesita ted to take. "At, the same time we wisii it were possiilde to persuade Spain, even at tin* eleventh hour, that her honor and Cuba might he save*l by the recognition of in evitable facts. To bid Citbi lie free would be a hard task, but it would he the safest and most dignified course.” The Daily News says editorially this morning: "While crediting the United States with the generous error of giving the world a noble example of sacrifice for peace by unpreim redness for war. we are glad to see that they have shown themselves wise in time.” THE DENIAL CONFIRMS KTOETT London. March 10. —The Washington correspondent of the Daily Chronicle de nies that Sir Julian Pauncefote, when calling on President McKinley on Tues day offered Great Britain’s mediation in tin* Cuban affair or asked the support of the United States for British policy in the far east. "Sir Julian,” says the correspondent, "conveyed to President McKinley in formally the Queen's personal satisfac tion at bis conservative course, and an expression of her sympathy with the efforts to relieve starvation in Cuba, and of her hope that the amelioration of the condition of Cuba would be achiev ed without war.’* CARTER COURT-MARTIAL JUDGE ADVOCArE WIIL USE WHATEVER PRIVATE PAPERS HE PLEASES. A Trust Company Refuses to Disclose Evi dence—An Alleged Alibi Proved for Capt. Greene. New York, March 9. —At to-day's ses sion of the Carter Court Martial Judge Advocate Barr said: "Since tiler** has been so much talk about Captain Car ter's private papers, I wish to nay that 1 have l»een instructed by the Secre tary of War to keep them as long as 1 like and to use them as I please. 1 am the sole judge in the matter.” The Judge Advocate then introduced ‘ as evidence a number of bills paid to Tiffany and Company by Captain Car ter. The bills, which were receipted, showed that purchases of jewelry had been made by Captain Carter. ►receipted bills for for a number of valuable paintings were also introduced as evidence. The Judge Advocate announced that he had received a letter from Vice Pres ident Joseph T. Brown, of tin* Knicker bocker Trust Company, refusing to dis close anything'with reference to Captain Greene’s account with that company. The prosecution here, requested that tin* court adjourn to meet iu Savannah next Monday but the defense objected, saying that they had witnewses to examine in F this city who would not go to Savannah L and the objection was sustained, i Mr. Blair, attorney for Captain Car ter, called John D. Cronin, manager of - an apartment lionise, who said that Cap • tain Greene was in Europe in March. . 1895. t The evidence given by Cronin, Simon - It. Wiel and Matthew Hinman. who fol i lowed, was to sliow that Captain Greene - was iu Europe at the time of tin* sign • ing of several checks w hich D. N. Car - valho had testified were illegally signed -by Captain Greene. Captain Carter’s counsel gave out a letter from It. F. Westeott, replying 11 ito a request that lie testify. The let-* ! | ter which is dated October IS, IS!(7, says that Mr. Weistcolt sees am reason why i he should submit his private affairs to • the court and adds that the condition of * bus health is such that it would be haz* j ardour* for him to go upon the stand. * James E. Chandler, Secretary of tihe : Empire Construction Company and of r tht Atlantic Construction Company, was * then called. It had ‘been claimed by tin* ‘ prosecution that Captain Carter was i connected with both companies. The - latter company did tin* work at Savan t nah and Cumberland Sound. Witness - testified that the companies were entlre . ly separate and that Captain Carter had i nothing to do with either of them. The f | court 1 hot* adjourned until to-morrow. RALEIGH, N. C., THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1898. INSURGENTS LOST Over 100 Men; Spanish 2 Killed, 15 Wounded. POLITICAL TALK IN CUBA THE MONTGOMERY HAS ARRIV ED AT HAVANA. SPANISH TORPEDO BOATS EN ROUTE Captain Sigsbee and Other Officers of the Maine Have Quarters on the Montgomery. Havana, March 9.—The United States cruiser Montgomery arrived here at 9:35 o’clock this morning. The arrival ‘here of the Montgomery was very quiet, it dicing generally understood that she comes to replace the coast survey steam er Fern as quarters for Captain Sigs bee and others. Commander Converse, of the Mont gomery, is a high authority on explosives and his advice will lie useful to the Court of Inquiry Into tin* loss of the Maine. After firing the usual salute and being ►-tainted in return, the Montgomery was moored iu the principal harbor near the wreck of the Maine, and in the centre of a circle of Spainsh ships. I.iter in tin* day Commander Converse received the correspondent op board the cruiser and treated (him graciously, though he had nothing to tell him be yond the facts already sent. He seem ed satisfied to have a rest in Havana harbor for a while, as the cruise* has been very busy touching at West lu dian ports lately. Captain Sigsbee , Lieutenant Com mander Wainwright and Ensign I‘qwel son will occupy quarters on the Mont gomery. the Fern leaving Havana this afternoon. The Montgomery Is as trim aml neat as possible. Nobody is al lowed on board without permisison, hut no one is excluded if business or cour tesy demands the admisison of the visi tor. There is no indication of the length of the cruiser’s stay in this harbor, any more than there is any news of Die duration of the sesisous of the Court of Inquiry >here. 'Phe court held its usual sessions today, examining the divers. Only the Spanish divers were at work, and ihey were occupied but part of the day. The wreckers are steadily removing the upper debris of the wreck, some of which will tie dump ed into the sea. Other portions of the wreck are worth saving. Senator Proctor left hfire today for Key West and will go to Miami by to morrow’s steamer. Consul General Lee says there was nothing of importance in the mail mat ter which he has just received from the United States. The Olivette’s passengers list of in comers was small and her outgoing list of passengers is not as large as usual. A Spanish column under Colonel Te jeda, according to a Sjamish report, has captured several entreached insurgent (•amps in the Manzanillo district, in cluding the camp of El Chine. The troops, tin* Spanish add, killed nine men, made three prisoners and captured an armory with many tools and destroy ed many great huts and (hospitals. • There was another engagement be tween these opposing forces, it appears, at La Sierra, and the insurgents are alleged to have lost over one hundred men, while the Spanish colonel report** only two of his men killed and 15 wounded. There will Ik* an important meeting tonight of the Central Committee of the Conservative, party. The Marquis Apezteguia, who wil preside, will, it is announced “expose the proposition that the Conservatives should take part in the elections.” It is generaly admitted that a majority of the Conservatives are unwilling to take part in the elections, though the Colonial or Autonomatic gov ernment will reserve sixteen places for the Conservatives in the Colonial Con gress. if they participate in the elec tions. FLORIDA BICYCLE MEET. Jacksonville, Fla., Mardh 9. —Nat But ler took the honors in the professional events at the bicycle meet, held at Pa nama Park this afternoon, capturing the two firsts in one mile open and the half mil** handicap. Dominique Lumberjack, tin* Frenchman, was second in the first named event, with Arthur Gardiner, third; and Con Baker fourth. Time, 2:18. In the handicap race. Dr. Brown was second, Baker third, and Gouglotz was fourth. Time, 1:01 2-5. Dr. Brown rode an exhibition mile paced by Kaiser, Miller and Bowler on a triplet in 1:50 2-5, breaking the track record. A (Strong wind was blowing down the hack stretch, otherwise the time would have been even better. The fastest third was iu 35 seconds. J The riders will leave tomorrow for St. j Augustine, where they are to race on ; Friday. NO RIVER AND HARBOR BILL. 1 Washington, March 9.—The House Committee on Rivers and Harbors' voted to-day not to report, a river and harbor appropriation bill at this session. NOT II SINGLE DISSENT All Parties Uphold the Presi dent’s Hands. SIXTY-SIX VOTED “AYE” NOT AN INHARMONIOUS NOTE WAS SOUNDED. $50,000,000 VOTED WITHOUT DEBATE The Bill Passed the Senate Twelve Minutes After the Vice-President Had Put It On Its Passage. Washington, D. C., March 9. —Presi- dent McKinley's hands have been up hold by both branches of the American Congmss. With enthusiasm, fervor and promptness almost unparalleled in the Senate in time of peace that body today passed the Emergency Appropriation bill, carrying SIK3,(MMt *»f deficiencies and placing at tin* disposal of tlu* President $50,000,000 for national defense. The vote by which the measure was parsed was unanimous. Sixty-six short, sharp and emphatic sjieeehes were delivered in favor of the hill, each one being simply a ringing "aye” during the roll call upon the passage of the tneaisure. Not only did every Senator present register his vote in favor of tin* bill, but for every absent member the authoritative! an nouncement was made that if he were present he would vote aye. From the time the hill was presented to the Sen ate by Mr. Hale, (Maine), until it was ipassad, not an inharmonious note was sounded. Party lines were swept aside. jii the general outburst of patriotic feel ing pairs wore broken, every Senator ‘.being anxious to register his vote on the ?roen**nre. It was 12:13 when Mr. Hale reported the bill to the Senate, and , atsked that it be placed on its pas sage. The members of the Committee 'of Appropriations had previously effected tui arrangement whereby there would In* no debate on the bill, and after it was read. Vice-President Ilobart placed it immediately on its passage. Twelve min utes after the Dill was re|s>rted to the Senate, the Vice President announced ito unanimous passage. The great work was accomplished so quickly that most, of the people who crowded the gal leries scarcely realized that the measure so far as Congress was concerned, had become a law. Some of the spectators fully grasped the meaning of the Sen ate’s action and when the announce ment of the vote was made a murmur of applause ran through the galleries. The members of the Senate, however, maintained a dignified •silence, the real ization among all of them being keen that j* situation which warranted the passage of so unusual a measure was too grave to prompt an outburst of ap plause. Earnestness and determination were evinced on both sides of the chant her, hut there was not a note of levity that would detract, from the serious ness of the work performed. TO INVESTIGATE THE MAINE. Mr. Chandler, (New Hampshire), pre sented the following resolution, which indicates that the disaster to the bat tleship Maine Ls to have a thorough in vestigation by the Senate: “That in conducting the inquiry into the cause of the destruction of the bat tleship Maine in Havana harbor, on February 15. 1898, under resolution of the Semite of February 21st, the com mittee on Naval Affairs, is hereby au thorized to send for persons and papers, to employ a stenographer and to make the investigation by the full committee, or by sub-committee thereof; the ex -1 tenses of such investigation to he paid from the contingent fund of the Senate. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Contingent Expenses. At 12:40 o’clock p. in., on motion of Mr. Davis, (Minnesota), chairman of the Committee on Foreign Relations, the Senate went into executive session, and at 1:33 o’clock p. m., adjourned. VIRGINIA CUSTOMS; DISTRICTS. A Delegation Opposed to tihe Merging of Norfolk and Portsmouth With New port News. Washington, March 9.—A delegation from Virginia appeared before the House Committee on Ways and Means ((►-day in opposition to the proposed con solidation of customs districts. Mayor Wyndam R. Mayo, of Norfolk, and J. T. Baird, of Portsmouth, and J. Mc- Gill, of Petersburg, were the spokes men, the first two speaking against merging the Norfolk and Portsmouth districts 'into that of Newport News and the last against tin* consolidation , <»f the RnpiKihannoek and Petersburg jKvrts with the Richmond district. May or Mayo made a vigorous protest against the proposed legislation, claiming that it would! Ik* an injustice to a district whose business was constantly increas ing; that it would destroy individuality ■and impair the credit of the old district, would be anything lnit eeouomcal and finally that there was no reason that could ho raised in favor of it. lie said that since the customs district has ex isted in Norfolk millions of dollars of revenue have l*een gathered and many basinet** 1 * developed which would be hurt by a change now. Mr. Bickford took the same ground. Representatives Young and Swanson were with the dele gation. THE BACON AMENDMENT. Hawaiian Treaty Must be Ratified by Majority of the slanders. Washington, I). C., March 9.—The Bacon amendment to the Hawaiian an nexation treaty was under discussion during the executive sesison of tin* Sen ate today. The taimendmenfc provides that the treaty shall not become opera tive until ratified by a majority of the voters of the Hawaiian islands. Senator Bacon objected to immediate consideration of his amendment, saying he had received no notice of the inten tion of the committee to ask to have it taken tip at this time, and that he de sired some opportunity to prepare him self for the presentation of the reasons for submitting the treaty to a popular vote of the Hawaiian people. He pro ceeded to say in a general way that he thought the Hawaiian*) should he con sulted iu a matter which concerned thorn so deeply as the complete change of their government, and to show that they were opposed to annexation, he refer red to a petition protesting against an nexation which had been signed by 000 natives of the islands, and which he said had l**en presented to the Senate by Senator Hoar. He referred to the Massachusetts Senator's attitude in ref erence to the treaty, and said that it must have changed since his presenta tion of this petition. This remark brought Senator Hoar to his feet with a declaration that there was nothing inconsistent between the presentation of the petition and his sup port of the treaty. Senator Bacon then asked for addi tional time, and also put the question to Senator Davis whether it was the in tention of the Committee on Foreign Relations to the treaty to a vote. To this inquiry, Mr. Davis replied that he was not prepared to say what course the committee would pursue with regard to a vote on the treaty beyond the fact that they did not want to deprive all Senators who might wish to speak of an opportunity of doing so. He also said that while he was willing to submit to what api >ea red to Ik* the. popular de sire that the Senate should adjourn after tlu* passage of the $50,000,000 de fense bill lie would again tomorrow, if opportunity offered, move an executive session of the Senate for the purjxise of going on with the treaty, ami that he would pursue these tactics from day to day. so far as the business of the Senate in other line* would permit. The Senate then adjourned until to morrow. A NEGRO LYNCHED. New Orleans, La.. March. 9.—Win. Harris, one of the two negroes who at tempted to roh the store of Mrs. Caro line Middleton, iu McDonough rifle, op posite this city last night, was probably lynched, though no trace of his body can lie found, ll was undoubtedly thrown into the river. THE DEPUTIES ACQUITTED JURY TOOK ONLY ONE BALLOT AND WERE UNANIMOUS. There Are Yet Seventeen Other Indictments for Murder and the Bail Bond is Continued. Wilkesbarre, Pa., March 9. —The jury in the case of Sheriff Martin and his deputies, charged with the killing of the strikers at La Dimer on September 10th last, this morning returned a ver dict of not guilty. There was an at tempt at applause, but it was quickly suppressed by flu* judge. When tin* jury retired last evening they took only one ballot, and it was jury was prepared to render a verdict unanimous for acquittal. It i* said the before leaving the box. The ballot wad taken only for form sake. After the jury had been thanked and discharged by Judge Woodward, District Attorney Martin asked that the defen dants he required to continue their bail bond, as there are still seventeen indict ments for murder hanging over them and thirty-eight for feloniously wound ing. The bond was continued as re quested. District Attorney Martin says lie has not decided what to do with these other cases, but will confer with the prose cuting committee. This committee, it is said, will insist upon further prosecu tion. WILKES COUNTY BONDS. The Bondlholders Arranging to Bring Suit in the Federal Court. Winston, March 9.—(Special.)—The attorneys for the railroad and bondhol ders having declined to take Wilkes County Railroad bond suit up to the Su preme court two of the stockholders made a motion l>efore Judge Coble at Wilkeniboro to-day to vacate tin* injunc tion recently made by Judge St a chuck restraining Treasurer Call, of Wilkes, from paying any money on -bonds. Judge Coble 1 icing related to some of the bond holders he preferred not to hear tin* mo tion and it will come up Ik*fore Judge Starbuck at Motion on March 14th. The Wilkes paper announces to-day that it heats that the railroads and lxindholders are arranging to bring suit against the comity iu the Federal court before Judge Simon ton. * THE PRESIDENT SIGNS. The sso,ftQO,oo(t Public Defense Bill Now a Law. Washington, March 9, —The president at 3:40 o’clock 'this afternoon signed the measure appropriating $50,183,000 for the National defqhsl* find it/is now a law. f I # i LAF,* IDITIOIM. PRICE FIVE CENTS. COOL AND JOLLY LEE He Remains Undisturbed in the Midst of Vexations, REQUEST FOR RECALL BELIEVES IT WAS PROMPTED BY THE AUTONOMISTS. NO DANGER TO HIM FROM VOLUNTEERS Assurances That Consulate Will be Protected— The Court of Inquiry Taciturn and Secre tive Lest Rumors be Exaggrated ••A Word From Proctor. Havana, Mardh 9.—Via Key West. — Havana escaped* the excitement of Sun day last which seems to have reached a high pitch at Key Went and elsewhere. Consul General Lee was not advised from the State Department of the re quest from Madrid for his recall, nor of the withdrawal of the request. Infor mation as to both points was furnished to him by the correspondent of the Asso ciated Press. In the absence of partic ulars General Lee believes that the re quest was prompted by the Autonomists, who probably alleged that he was not a lieiiever in autonomy as it exists here, ami therefore asked bis removal, in ei der to get a. stumbling block out of the way. Consul 'General Leo is on the best, of terms with General Blanco, Honor Jose Cbngosto and the most influential Span ish merchants. All assure him of abso lute protection, even if tlu* volunteers (should make a demonstration. General Ls* believes the volunteers would be controlled by the merchants in whose employ they are. Others doubt this, nut tin* ranking colonel of the volunteers ns sim*« General Iree that his Consulate and the Americans would* in no event be lire object of a demonstration should any occur. General (Leo is no more anxious to remain in a vexatious position than any other Consul in Cuba, but be has no intention of resigning nor any belief that he will recalled. He is cool, good humored and somewhat impatient of too sensational and untruthful reports em anating from Havana or Key West. The volimtecns are apparently more quiet since they were assured by the govern ment here ami by Madrid officials that there is no intention to disarm or dis band the corps*. The Havana battalions have been supported in their protest by comrades of the same corps throughout Cuba. The Court of Inquiry pursues its taeti turn ami even accretive way. The belief is that the court is principally engaged now in killing time and is not likely to go North until next week. It is certain that tin* memlters are strengthening the testimony daily by jiersonal observation of the wreck ami tlu* carefully prepared plans made by Ensign Powolson from the almost hourly reports of the divers. The court now lias photographs, draw ings and diagrams showing as near as possible the condition of things subma rine. What effect it ho presence of the Mont gomery will have here no one will he able to tell until she lias 'been* here sev eral days. -She is so ranch smaller than the Vizaga or the Almirante Oquendo that it is apparent to every one that she was not sent in a warlike mood, bur only *to replace the Fern. There is no apprehension among Naval officers that the Montgomery will share the fate of the Maine. With reference to the secrecy observed as to the wrecking work and portions of the testimony before the Court of Inquiry, a high Naval officer, says (there is no special reason for maintaining se crecy except the fact that the bare state ments of comparatively unimportant in cidents are exaggerated by some and worked up into dangerous sensational stories. In view of this, said ft he olTi - eer in question, it was deemed best, to command absolute reserve on the part of all connected with the court examin ation or the work of salvage. Senator Proctor, before leaving to-day by the Olivette, said: “You may say that my visit, ea.ll it a mission of pleasure or business or what you will, has been very successful. I cannot, speak on political subjects j>cr ta in ing to Cuba, here ami now.” THE EWART INVESTIGATION. Mon* Witnesses Examined and Pritch ard Says He Will Come Out All Right. Washington, I). C., March 9.—(Spe cial.)—The examination of witnesses iu tin* Ewart cast* was continued this after noon by the Senate Judiciary Commit tee. Among the witnesses examined "ere Capt. Bowman, J. M. Gmlger, Laws*,n (). Milton. Senator Pritchard, who has been representing Judge Ewart, said this evening that. Judge Ewart would come out all right. Sonic very strong letters in favor of Judge Ewart were received today by the Judiciary Committee. The report tonight xs that the sub-committee will report to the fu' committee this week. GEN. ROSECRANS DYING. Log Angeles, Cal., March. 9.—-G W, S. Ifcosecran’s physicians * that lie is closely and peacefully away. He is conscious and sr pain. His splendid vital force him alive several hour*, post al) other day.
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