RALEIGH. N. C, SATURDAY. .FEBRUARY 26. 1898.
LAST EDITION, 5:00 A. Al.
No. 7J
VOL. 1
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"VIZCAYA" GOES DIRECT TO HA
VANA. New York. Feb. 25. The "Vizcaya"
sailed today, going direct to Havana.
It was saluted with whistles as it
left the harbor.
Capt. Eulate sent a note to the United
States naval commander, thanking him
for the-careful patrol maintained about
his vessel, but expressing regret that
such a guard had been considered necessary.
The Merchant Marine N'ow
Bein? Armed.
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Evidence Secured by Naval Board
oi inquiry Yesterday Was
Highly Satisfactory."
m
IS fO KEY VEST I0DII1
Kiit Mill Re'urn to Havana Before
Finally Making Its Report Im
portant Discoveries Made by the
Divers Yesterday and Valuable
Testimony iven by Eye Witness
es of the Explosion Before Court
of Enquiry-The Spanish Cruiser
Vizcaya" Leaves New York Os
tensibly for Havana, but the Gov
ernment Believes She Will Drop
Anchor in Hampton Roads The
"Terror" is There to Meet Her if
She Does, and the Naval Authori
ses Have Orders to Closely Watch
the Torpedo Boat "Holland" Lest
She Take a Notion to Dive Undr
the "Vizcaya" and Make a Sky
rocket of Her Ther Montgomery
Leaves Tampa fwHnlT"Vla
Key West. Etc '
I '' ''il' - t Th.- Morning Post.
F-i. 2'k This morning a
'n i. in pi wcntt'il the divers from
'I 'V.ii int. i the "Maine" . wreck.
: : i - at 1 p. m.. however,
w "! k V its IVSUIIHHI.
Th- '.,? knu ux "I tight Arm" has
v' ; ' ' ' u- ii". "ssary wood for the
.'-ii ..!' p. . i.tt appartus to re-
Th' divers will de-
t..
; . lusively now to the
'inu the bodies inside of
it until
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: ss themselves as be
! as..l with the work
! ially that of yes
. :hi.1 particularly for
Hiiination of the out
j f the Maine,'-' and
I'tiit discoveries about
'l'.saster.
;r- I viilt nce which is
! t ' t he 'ourt of En-
- i s of ttie "Maine."
WATCHING THE "HOLLAND" AND
"VIZCAYA."
Hy Telegraph to The Morning Post.
New York. Feb. 1. The submarine
torpedo boat "Holland," anchored off
Perth Amboy today, with a Govern
ment tug with armed men on board
close by.
Admiral Bunce yesterday telegraphed
Secretary of the Navy Long, that the
"Holland" had appeared, and stated
that he thought she would bear watch
ing, in view of the presence of the
V Vizcaya."
Admiral Bunce has been instructed to
keep a close watch on the "Holland,"
and to not let her get out of sight of
one of the Government tugs while the
"Vizcaya" remained here. He was also
instructed to seize the "Holland" and
arrest all on board, if she made any
suspicious movement in proximity to
the "Vizcaya."
The Navy epartment is not satisfied
that the "Vizcaya", sailed for Havana
direct.
It is believed that she will drop into
Hampton Roads.
The monitor "Terror" is there, wait
ing to give her a friendly greeting, and
incidentally to be on hand in case Spain
and the United States -should go to
war.
CABINET CONSIDERS QUESTION
POSITION OF MEMBERS.
Washington, Feb. 25. At the Cabinet
meeting today the "Maine" disaster
was taken up and discussed in all its
aspects.
Two members of the Cabinet are in
favor of forcing an indemnity and dis
avowal from Spain if the Board of En
quiry reports that the "Maine" was
blown up by design, and ending the
incident thus. But they are hopelessly
in the minority.
MUST HANG THE GUILTY ONES.
The rest of the Cabinet are inclined
to the idea that the action by the
United States, in case it was not an ac
cident, should take the form of a de
mand for heavy indemnity and the
hanging of all concerned in the crime,
no matter how. high in station they
may be; and in the event of refusal of
disavowal by Spain or resposibility for
the affair, the immediate bombardment
of Havana by the North Atlantic
squadron.
Washington, Feb. 25. The statement
made by the President to Senators yes
terday, viz., that the discovery that the
explosion of a submarine mine had
caused the destruction of the "Maine"
would make war inevitable, which was
published today, was today confirmed
to their colleagues by those with whom
McKinley talked, and the President's
position met with general approbation.
A hearty support to administration
measures is already assured from the
most ardent political party opponents
of the President. As to the others in
Congress, there has never been any
quest'on of the'r course in regard to any
measure that may be taken by the ad
ministration.
They acknowledge that
tions in progress for putting the naval
and military forces in condition for ac
tive service are now general, and the
i
fact that every step is being taken to
concentrate warships and troops where
they can do the most good, is admitted
by men of high standing! lin the execu-
the prepara-
ti'piiry today continued tive branch of the Government
';: of eye-witnesses of
Many of the residents. of
.'xamtned the hull of
pr- s. ute.l further re-
::t to,i,,y
';-s to iit. threat excite-
' tin- declarations made
;'i of Enquiry by eye-
' - xplosion.
AFK UKCOVEKED.
There will be no difficulty in securing
!
all the money necessary I to put the
'country on a war. footing if the ad
ministration asks it.
ACTIVITY OF WAR AND NAVY DE
PARTMENT. Iiv Telegraph to The Morning Post.
u
Washington, Feb. 25.fAt no time
since the Chilean war have suqh active
steps as those at present been taken
afternoon the divers bv the War and Navy Department.
a t
au
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Ihe
Us
lie "Maine" the safe
s money was kept,
board the "'Right
poured out of it.
.- will be opened by
his officers,
iscnvered with great
it had been moved
'sition in the ship by
xplosion.
'Veied the drawer in
No time is being lost in putting the
country on a war footing, by utilizing
every available means within the
present authoritv of the administration.
Orders were telegraphed this after
noon by the Navy Department to com-
manders-in-chiefs of the
tic, Asiatic and European
lions with regard to the
of their ships.
. These orders went in
chaplain (Chidwick) ; The details were, of cd
rszeol sacred vestments The department directed
chapel of the ship, j ant of the Washington
: valuable chalice, i ship to the Brooklyn N
the divers could not j mediately, all the guns
A'!u. because day-'auxiliary cruisers.
v. hen the drawer was'
:uj
a liundrea.
i
Nas made today to! MERCHANT
f Lieut. Jenkins and!
: Merritt. but it was!
the after part of the : The plans
i-ed. and the belief ; steamers the
i - nshed as they werePaul and st. Louis-pnn
he p the sailors. i . . . .
MARINn
ARMING
for the
:.:i:s
1V ll iU-t.- -wvhnnnd.
thirteen six-inch rifles on each of these
DAY
"I".'H.
' i inquiry will leave for
tnorrow. The members all
'it ics.-rve.
i to return to Havana after
.ir-ratn-.ns in Key West are
h.-ioie thev ilraw nr tVioir
The shipments of guns
morrow.
COMMERCE DESTROYERS
PUT IN COMJ
South; Atlan-
Naval Sta-
concentrating
naval
urse. w
cipher.
ithheld.
the command-
Navy Yard to
avy Yard im-
to be Used on
Ml' ' i
These number about
STE
VMERS
American
New Ybrk, Paris,
line
St.
ide. Cor
placing
will begin to-
The commerce destrdye.
olis" and "Columbia-
are to be placed
I '
iss
TO BE
ION.
rs "Minneap-
in commission Just as soon as enough j
jnen for that purpose can be secured.
Tomorrow the Navy Department will
send- a letter to the Committees cn
Naval Affairs of both Houses, asking
that provision be made by Congress for
authority to enlist 1,500 men immediately.
The monitor "Miatonomah" and the
"Ram Katahdin," at League Island, are
to be prepared for going into commis
sion without delay.
Preparations for .war at army head
quarters are equally as formidable as
in the Navy Department.
THE MONTGOMERY BOUND FOR
HAVANA.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Tampa, Fla., Feb. 25. The cruiser
"Montgomeiy" left Port Tampa tonight,
with orders, to proceed, it is stated, to
Havana, with a brief stop at Key West,
where it will receive further orders.
It is said that Commander Converse
stated to friends just before the de
parture of the vessel that he feared his
mission was a very serious one.
BILL TO INCREASE ARTILLERY
WILL PASS.
Washington, Feb. 25. The House
Committee on Military Affairs today
voted to report favorably the Senate
bill to increase the force of the army
by two regiments of artillery. It will
undoubtedly pass at an early day.
SEAMEN ENLISTING.
Washington, Feb. 25. Twenty-seven
telegraphers were sent to Key West for
the purpose of handling the increased
matter from Havana. Naval prepara
tinos continue. An official announce
ment has been made that the navy will
enlist able bodied seamen applying.
CHAIRMAN BOUTELLE'S ADVICE.
Representative Boutelle, chairman of
the House Committee on Naval Affairs,
conferred with Secretary Long again.
Mr. Boutelle said that his visit was
confined wholly to the question of re
lief for the sufferers of the "Maine."
The bill, which he has prepared, will
carry about $167,000, if passed in its
present form. Mr. Boutelle stated pos
itively that his call had nothing to do
with the question of new ships and
naval equipment to be provided by the
Naval Appropriation bill now in course
of preparation under his chairmanship.
Referring to the rumors of treachery in
connection with the "Maine" disaster,
Mr. Boutelle said:
"I feel that any man who, by spoken
or written utterance, adds a spark to
inflame public sentiment at this junc
ture is as guilty as the man who would
touch a match to the powder magazine
II IS IPID
TO AVOId WAR
Administration Will Not Rilsh
; Into a Conflict.
Illlli NAVAL COURT'S RtPORT
f
Policy of the President as Outlined to
Friends at the white House-Spanish
Government Not Believed to Have Been
Involved In Any Plot to Blow Up the
Warship Any Demand tor Indemnity, It
Is said, is Likely to Be Met Piomptly.
Washingto, Feb. 25. The Post this
morning prints the following:
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It is the firm intention of the ad-
.t V "f .
ministration not to provoke war with
Spain!
and
It is hoped by the President
advisers that a conflict , can
tZ-" 4!lwJCSECTS SPAIN TO PAY.
calmesfjudgment Insteadfbf unguarded I . ;. - .;rv; .r x
talk, wholly without basis of establish
ed fact, of a war which would entail
the loss of hundreds and thousands of
our people." .
Concluded on Page 5.
BRYAN ON THE MAINE INCIDENT.
How the Late Candidate for the Presidency
Views the Situation.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Topeka, Kan., Feb. 25. Mr. Wm. J.
Bryn today expressed himself freely
on' the Spanish question.
"In my opinion," he said, "we should
be slow to act in the 'Maine' affair, es
pecially under the trying circum
stances which confront us.
"Another fact which, in my mind.
impels us to exercise discretion is that
the official investigation of the explos
ion is now being made, and therefore
the United States cannot afford to be
too hasty in the matter.
"It would be a sad commentary on
our Government were we to openly and
maliciously bring about more strained
relations with Spain by our anxiety to
locate the responsibility of the "Maine"
disaster.
"If evidence, tendihg to attach the re
sponsibility where many people assert
it properly belongs, is found, then it will
be time enough for action.
"Politically or otherwise, the patriot
ism of the American people has never
been appealed to in vain, "but undue
haste at this time might involve us in
a disastrous conflict, for which there
would be no sufficient cause."
THE BRITISH FLAG
Hoisted on the American Side of Summit
Lake Gold Seekers Freezing to Death.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Seattle, Washn., Feb. 25. The steam
er "Noye" arrived hee this morning
from Skaguay, bringing news of the
hoisting of the British flag on Summit
Lake, 14 miles on the American side of
the international line. The reason is
not given.
The bodies of? eight men who were
frozen to death along the trail were
brought to Skaguay. Some of them
were found sitting upright on sleds,
frozen stiff.-
MRS. WHITNEY'S CONDITION-
She Continues In a State of Complete Par
alysis. Aiken, S. C, Feb. 25. The condition
of Mrs. Whitney continues criticaL
The blow received on the head paral
yzed her body, and spinal trouble in
the cervical region caused loss of use
of all of her limbs.
Dr. Charles L. Dana, an eminet nerve
specialist, of New York, has arrived
from New York. He made the trip in
the record-breaking time of fourteen
hours. In consultation with Dr. Dana
are Drs. Bull and Mott, of New York,
and McGahan. of Aiken but it is Im
possible to obtain exact results of their
consultation. '
his
and will be avoided.
The? process of reasoning by which
this Conclusion has been reached has
been outlined by the President to more
than lone visitor at the White House.
It is emphasized, in the first place, that
there is not a line of information in the
possession of the government, official
or otherwise, that proves the origin of
the disaster to the "Maine." It is true
that communication has been received
from- Consul General Lee, which was
laid pef ore the President yesterday, in
which- Gen. Lee states it to be his be
lief that the battleship was deliberately
bloyn up, but this is merely opinion
and not evidence.
The belief of the administration is
that, the covrtef inauirv will either
demonstrate the acciaeni cnaracier of
thef occurrence or else that the mystery
will .hots be solved. Even should the
court conclude that the explosion was
caused by external agencies, it is not
considered possible that the Spanish
governmentnad anything to do with it.
In 'the event that the court finds that
the explosion was not accidental, but
was " due to agencies over which the
Spanish authorities had no control, the
administration will ask an indenmnity
forjthe-doss of the ship and reparation
to the families of the victims. It is held
that;under all the recognized principles.
of international law, there is no way
in which the Spanish government could
be made a party to the tragic event
if it disavowed all' knowledge and all
participation, unless that participation
was Established beyond the shadow of
a doubt.
vestigration and submitted its'report. It
can also be stated, upon authority not
to be questioned, that the public has
been fully informed as to all matters
connected with the disaster to the
"Maine" which have come to the knowl
edge of the Government. Nothing has
been withheld of the least public In
terest, and this policy will be continued
until the problem has been solved and
the whole truth brought to light.
It is known that the Government has
not received any, information from of
ficial sources tending to show, with any
degree of certainty, that the explosion
was the work of enemies.
BRADSTREET'S DUN'S REPORTS.
Of the Condition of the Business the Past
Week And Futuiv Outlook.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
New York, Feb. 25. Bradstreefs to
morrow will say: "While business of a
speculative nature has been quick to
reflect the increasing strain in political
affairs, in reduced values and with
drawals or curtailment "of activity In
some lines, there is little to indicate
that the volume of distributive trade
has been reduced; and reports this
week, so far as the latter branch 'of
business is concerned, are among the
est received this year.
"With a few important exceptions the
price situation is'strong.
"The cotton situation is one of firm
ness, reflecting alike curtailment of
production, growing out of labor
troubles, and firmness of raw cotton
induced by good export demand."
.It can be' .stated . that the members of
the administration, with one exception,
believe that the indemnity asked for
by the United States will be paid by
Spain, in case developments necessitate
the request a contingency. which is yet
by no means certain. Spain has mani
fested ever since the present adminis
tration came into power an exceeding
willingness to comply with every de
mand made upon it, even to the extent
of recalling Weyier, liberating Ameri
cans who were in prison, and apolo
gizing for the utterances of her Min
ister to this country. It is believed that
if the naval court of inquiry, acting in
conjunction with Spanish authorities in
Havana, should determine that the ac
cident theory is an impossible one,
Spain will pay any reasonable indem
nity asked of her. It would not be un
likely that financial aid would be given
her by holders of her bonds. A war
with the United States would still fur
ther cripple Spain's already depleted
treasury, and it would be easier for her
to pay the indemnity which the admin
istration would ask than to enter upon
a conflict which could have only one
ending.
WOULD CONGRESS AGREE TO IT?
Even granting therefore, that the de
struction of the "Maine" was not an ac
cident, but admitting that Spain's par
ticipation cannot be shown, the only-
question remaining is whether Spain
would agree to pay the indemnity. If
she would, all trouble would be avoided
If not, the United States would have to
foliow up its demand by seizing Havana
and other Cuban ports. The action of
the President in accepting an indem
nity would, of course, crate some popu
lar feeling, but it is expected that by
the time the court of inquiry has com
pleted its labors, some weeks hence, the
present excitement will have consider
ably abated. If the present belief of the
administration should be realized, the
President would send a message to Con
gress, impartially giving the facts, and
announcing his opinion that
although
the explosion was not accidental, Spain
was not responsible for and' had dis
avowed the act. Under these circum
stances the question is whether .Con
gress would go to the extent of dis
agreeing with the President, j The Sen
ate might, for in that body the majority
is adverse to the administration, but in
the House the combined influence of the
administration and of Speaker Reed
would be sufficient, it is thought in ad
ministration circles, to prevent any
action antagonistic to the President's
position.
PUBLIC IS FULLY INFORMED.
It can be stated on the highest au-
New York, Feb. .25. Dun's tomorrow
will say: "Foreign possibilities have
much affected speculation and caused
hesitation in some large business opera
tions, possibly in part for the check in
the rapid advance of wheat; but indus
trial production continues larger than
ever. Payments - through the clearing
hoqses for the week were 57.5 per cent,
greater than last year, and 12.6 per cent,
greater than in 1892.
"Railroad earnings show an increase
over last year of 12 per cent., and over
1892 of 6.6 per cent., all classes of roads
sharing the increase, while the tonnage
movement is also beyond all records,
and over 20 per cent, larger than in
1896.
"Prudent preparations for an emer
gency, though paraded as proof that
war is certain, were in fact calculated
to render any difficulty less likely, and
evidently gave that impression to for
eign buyers.
"The course of foreign exchange, and
strength of foreign buying toward the
close, gave reason to expect that a dif
ferent temper would soon be produced,
and $2,800,000 of gold was ordered on
Friday.
"Wheat continued to progress up
ward, until $1.08 was reached on Mon
day, but declined 34 cents later, as If
there were fear that Spain would some
how stop British vessels from taking
wheat across the water. I
"The spot prices of cotton has not
been affected. This branch has been
by the closing of the strike in one Fall
River mill, and by the addition of some
works at the South.
"Silk manufacture shows a remark
able increase during the last six-1
months, having imported raw material
far in excess of consumption -in any
previous year, and at a rate of 120 per
cent, above the imports in the last cen
sus year.
"Iron manufacture hasrnore demand
for products and slightly better prices
for Bessemer pig.
"The money market has been strong
er, with a net outgo of $2,500,000 cur
cency from New York, interior banks
preparing for spring settlements.
"The failures, for the week were 233.
against 296 last year."
It
Willi
Between the Kilgore Broth
ers and Two Others.
FOUR YOUNG MEN KNIFED TO DEATH
The Young 6lrl Whov Was the Innocent
Cause of the Terrible Affair Present but
Is Saved rom Witnessing the Affair by
Fainting Two of the Participants Cous
ins of the Late Congressman Buck Kil
gore, One Bearing His Full Name,
Hy Telegraph to The Morning post.
Little Rock. Ark.. Feb. 25. Buck and
John Kilgore. brothers, who are cousins
of the late "Buck" Kilgore, of Texan,
engaged in a duel today with Louis
Hay, bowle knives being the weapons
used.
They werevlsit!ng Ernest llaynle, at
the latter's home, near Fordyce. Ark.
The quarrel arose over a girl named
Bessie Whltesldes. with whom Buck
was In love. He charged Hay with try
ing to win her affections.
The duel was fought In the front
yard, the girl witnessing It.
She fainted as soon as the fight be
gan. All of the boys fought like demons,
and were almost literally cut to pieces
Haynie and Buck Kllgore's brother
John finally taking -part in the fight.
All four are said to be dying tonight.
ElVART CONFIRMATION QUESTION. -
Senator Prltchard Sends the Post a Dis
patch Denying Language Imputed to
Him. and Expressing Confidence That
Ewart Will Be Confirmed.
Special Despatch to The Morning Post.
Marshall. N. C, Feb. 25. I nqtlce that
the correspondent of The Morning Post
at Winston, among other things In yes
terday's despatches, says:
"Senator Prltchard passed through
Greensboro this week, and It Is learned
that he admitted to a friend that there
is no hope for Ewart."
I desire to say that In so far as the
said statement refers to Judge Ewart
confirmation. It is absolutely wltnout
foundation.
I am confident that the charges
against Judge Ewart cannot be sus
tained, and I am sUre that he will be
confirmed.
J. C. PRITCHARD.
A CHINESE RAILWAY SCHEA1E
Is Blocked by Intervention of AntlAmert
can German Minister at Pekln
By Cable to The Morning Post. '
Pekln, Feb. 25.An Imperial, decree
having authorized a Chinese syndicate
to construct, with foreign (presumably
American) assistance, a railroad from
Tlen-Tsln to Chln-Klang, through
Shantung, the Baron von Heyklng,
German Minister, has Intervened, on
the ground that Germany has been ac
corded the refusal of constructing rail
ways In the province of Shantung. The
project, therefore, is blocked.
Great Britain objects to this virtual
assumption of railway monopoly In
Shantung.
Rufsia Is insisting that extensive
powers be granted to the Russian mili
tary officers attached to the Chlnee
army, one claim belni? that they have
unreserved power over the army.
China hesitates to grant the Russian
demand.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Business Transacted By the National Leg
islature Yesterday.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Washington, Fe"b. 25. By the signifi
cant vote of 118 to 16, the House today
practically decided that there should
be no River and Harbor bill reported
at least not at this session.
The issue was raised on a motion to
strike out the items appropriating over
$5,000,000 for river and harbor improve
ments, for which contracts have not
been made.
The motion was supported especially
by Moody (of Massachusetts) and Gros
venor (of Ohio), who criticized the ac
tion of the Committee on Appropria
tions In reporting a river and harbor
bill in the sundry civil bill.
Mr. Moody complained of the Rock
land harbor appropriation, and that Im
provements generally in Dingley's dis
trict should receive such favorable
treatment to the discrimination against
other meritorious projects, and created
a sensation by femarking that, "If
'leadership led to such results as these,
he was ready to rebeL"
The motion to strike out was loit hy
the vote given above, and the items
therefore remain in the bill.
BURIED TREASURE IN VIRGINIA.
Men Coming from' California tt Hunt It oil
the Old Gov. Wise Place.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Los Angeles, Cal., Fb. 25. Isaac
Painter and Rancher Watklns have
started for Virginia to seek treasure
on old Governor Henry A Wise's plan
tation, five miles southeast of Rich
mond, on the Chesapeake Bay.
They were given plans by nn old
negro v.hc claims to have been a ser
vant tt Governor Wise. During the war
he helped Governor Wise bury the
treasure, he claims, and says he can
now find it. It consists of three kegs of
jToId.und sliver coins.
VAN-GREEN PRIZE FIGHT.
Ryan Whips His Man Without Receiving a
Scratch la Return. i
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
San Francisco, Cat. Feb. 23. George
Green, of Han Francisco, 'and Tommy
Ryan, of Syracuse, welter weight
champion of the world, fought eighteen
rounds in the arena here tonight for the
championship. '
Ryan won. Green made a good show.
Jng and foight plucklly, - but Rran'a
superiority was very apparent Ryan
did not receive a scratch. I
Date Fixed for Launching Battleships.
Newport News. Va., Feb. 25. The
An A. T. C. Factory Burned-Loss $330,000
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Louisville. Ky.. Feb. 25. The re
handling factory of the American To-
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry j baeco Company here was burned today.
Dock Company has decided upon 'Logs $30,'. A million pounds of to
bacco was destroyed. Fourteen huri-
thority that absolutely nothing of a dis-j Thursday, March 21th. as the time for
quieting nature has been received at f the launching of the battleships "Ken
the WhitP TToiiso. nor is lmoortant news , tueky" and "Kearsarge." The "1111-
of anv character exoected until the nois" will be launched in the latter part building wllll be erected at once In Its
court of inquiry has completed Its in- of May or early In June. - place.
dred employees had a narrow escape.
Four were Injured. A new fireproof
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