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That ific Mai;e Was and Could
Have Pcen Diown Up as She
Was Oii'y By a Sub .
marine .Mine.
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The War Cfouci Will Probably Not
Rr 1 1 )V, and Actual Hostilities
May Nov Re Counted On if pat
ters Pro; ced oiq the Present
Line Much Further Can it Possi
bly Be Prevented Even Now is a
Questkn.
Whins-tun, March 11. Midnight
!"!. f . r I i-artim rit today made 'pre
i.!i;iti i s ..f such a character as to
-t:"u tii.tt ihc Ciivt'inment anticipates
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ss :uv iit-ini? prepared, pro
u k movement of the
V.
r"- ''' ' -ivalry and artillery troops
l" ''" v- ' ii. !"a ving only some
lr"' '' in i' ..M-ti..ns where Indian
W '' i'k.My.
u'i,li th- a.Mitiun of the 1,600 re
'r:;'' ! two new- artillery r6g-
m,"?;:s- :! '" '"nlar forces of the United
inimh.-r nearly 27,000.
N " " ' t -".'" regulars will be
"'r! "' : '1 in tt!" Kastcrn and South-
' ' ! !:.!. s.
..f i: a ns. it ins this great
'-'.'!'. will . too threat to be
' Uu scanty annual appropria
: '! I'.-T' 1 1 1 f 1 1 unimportant
! ' 1,1 ' army organizations,
! !." - sary to resort to the
v Sr.n.nuo.ono just ap-
! . y niiLMvss t-.i meet the ex-
" :th this gt-n'ral move-
:;-! "iiant order issued
A !-'..! today, by the di
. ' ' !! ' I'! ' sid. in. providing for
' !;-' rritoj-ial limits of de
' " 1:1 ff-ct March 12th.
4 ,:'iV''l the Department
y1!; :;mk!!! a- new department
"V:'- 1 '' partmcnt of Texas
" ' -" : sluM.
. sl s:u laiicance of this or-
,.rv n tn" " vssity for a mili
v ' i:: : ':u "f ?ni;iner geographi-
.. . " at a 'inu' "f greater activltv.
.'.t. !.'!t!-:u "f the East, instead
, " -"'"He in lexas, will
s i .'t ' :! V tl :!t V"rtin lying north
;n;l and Tennessee.
iut-l today create two
n;s :' S an l ab"lis:h two depart-
t: ...r.s J v.. ?t"ne f naval opera-
u:j .7 11 M''-minence which it
Wc$ tV..''ithrnvise Possess. It em
Car -:r.!t . K '.uast Une- from North
ar, a, '( ,th" Ki" Grande, and every
r',' ; "f tht Southeast wfll be
iu ' ' .5 r"t;'( U"n uf the Army of
l riv';.'-''l'.ratmsr in injunction with
Nir y ' 'ys'Is in Southern waters.
- U c 1 vaTry and infantry
5 ' i"it Will nrnKaKltr V.
l I'artment of the Gulf.
'sas nt"W at the War
'- lay between Gen. Miles
' ii;lf-y, the chairman nf
tie
h;.h ' - Military Affairs.
t:!! ",-t ln an attempt to nass
prade of Lieuten-
... , '1 - lvl . .
: l 1 li,,mn& to take the
in w-. l Ccur- but will re
bUJ" atter th or,
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tratlon of nearly the entire army on
; the Southeastern coast, awaiting de
j vefopznents which may make active
roperations necessary.
PRESIDENT GRAVELY IMPRESSED
With Latest Xdvlces of Government From
Havana Hostilities Almost Inevitable.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Washington, March 11. Midnight.
President McKinley, the members of his
cabinet and the officials of the State
and War and Navy departments, who
have knowledge of information that has
been received from Havana during the
past few days, are tonight gravely ap
prehensive. At no time since the "Maine" was
destroyed 'has the situation been so
critical, and those in authority are no
longer able to conceal their anxiety.
This information from Havana has
caused the former hopefulness of the
Piesident and his advisers, for an
amicable settlement, to be changed to
fear.
While this is not official, it is reliable,
as it"come under fhe seal of privacy
from Consul General Lee and the naval
officers now on duty in Havana.
By letter, by telegram, and by word
of mouth, the President has been told
that the explosion which wracked the
"Maine" came from the outside.
One of these government officers goes
further and says that the testimony
taken by the Board of Enquiry indi
cate: clearly THAT NOTHING BUT A
SUBMARINE MINE COULD HAVE
CAUSED THE DISASTER.
Nothing but the conviction that a
conflict is imminent could justify the
order already decided upon, that will
take the Major General in command of
the army from the quietude of his of
fice into the field in active command of
troops.
'When General Miles buckles on his
sword, to again become a real soldier,
again he will wear the stars of the
lieutenant general, as the grade will un
doubtedly be revived by Congress, prob
ably the coming wee1? in order that he
may take the rank heretofore enjoyed by
Washington, Scott, Grant, Sherman,
Sheridan and Schofield.
Such official acts as these are not per
formed f r r effect. They are born of
necessity: and, whereas, until two or
three days ago, the President was pre
paring for war as a means of preserving
peace, he is now mobilizing the vessels
of the navy and the troops of the army
because he believes the conflict seems
unavoidable.
Tonight the President is at a State
diner in honor of the heir apparent to
the throne of a nation that may, or may
not, be friendly to the United States in
case of war.
Tomorrow he will formally receive the
the Minister from the country with
wrhich the United States may soon be
at war.
No member of the cabinet knows
what course the President will pursue
when he receives the report of the
Beard of Enquiry. It is said by some
that President McKinley does not yet
know himself.
Nothing definite in this regard is
known, beyond the fact that he will de-
mand of Spain a prompt reparition, in
the form of an indemnity to the amount
of the full value of the "Maine," and
heavy punitive damages in addition.
The President is confident that Spain
will accede to the demand, but he is
equally confident that the people of the
United States will not be satisfied with
reparition based on cash.
This is why American warships are
now being headed toward Cuba, and
this is why the troops of the United
States army are being ordered from all
points to the Southeast.
THREE NEW BATTLESHIPS.
To Buy or to Build Them the Naval Appro
priation Bill Will-Provide.
B Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Washington, March 11. "Three new
battleships, probably four new dry
docks. Secretary of the Navy authorized
to buy armor plate at $400 per ton."
These are the principal items which
will appear in Naval Appropriation
bill, for the year ending June 30th, 1899,
to be reported to the House early next
week, probably on Monday.
The actiont the committee regarding
the batleships has a significant bearing
upon the "Maine" disaster.
When that unfortunate ship went
down, there was much discussion among
the advisability of constructing more of
that class of vessels. If the loss was
due to accident or other cause from
within, it was felt that the expenditure
for ships likely to blow up could hardly
be justified.
That the committeee have now de
cided to build three of the same kind, is
conclusive evidence of the belief of the
members that the Maine" was des
troyed from the outside
FRANCO-SPANISH ALLIANCE
Report That Pro t oca I of Treaty of Alliance
Was Signed In Paris Yesterday.
By Cable to The Morning Post.
Havana, March 12. It is semi-off Icial-
ly announced here tonight that Senor
Leon y Castillo. Spanish Ambassador
to France ln Paris, today signed a pro
tocol of treaty of alliance between Spain
and France.
v Prof. C. H. Mebane, the Superintend
ent of Public Instruction, will address
the County Teachers' Association at
Graham today.
VERY LATEST FROM HAVANA.
Great Uneasiness Over Hews From United
States Slump In Stocks Results.'
By Cable to The Morning Post.
Havana, March 1L A big slump on
the stock exchange was the most im
portant manifestation today of the
great uneasiness prevailing here on ac
count of the news from the United
States. The Government is trying to
calm the public by declaring that there
is no cause to pustify a commercial
panic.
Insurgents made a fierce attack last
night upon a Spanish fort on the out
skirts of Havana, The official Span
ish statement given out is that the in
surgents were thouroughly defeated.
The city of Santa Clara was also at
tacked last night by insurgents, and,
according to the official report, the in
surgents numbered about 2,000 men.
About 9:30 o'clock an explosion of
dynamite near the railroad station no
tified the inhabitants of the proximity
or the insurgents. Between Santa Clara
City and Jicotea, at Ceciba, the insur
gents had blown up the bridge and in
flicted other damage.
The off ical report (only ong publish
ed here) says that the insurgents were
finally repulsed, w ith a heavy loss, al
though they used dynamite and orsini
bombs.
Senor Pavon, manager of the railroad
from Havana to Caibarien, has refused
to accept for transportation any relief
supplies for the reconcentrados .unless
full freight charges are prepaid. All
other companies are carrying the sup
plies free.
EWART HAIN6 POSTPONED
Until Next u ck The Judge Leaves Wash
ington But wlil Return.
Special Despatch to The Morning Post.
Washington, March 11. The Senate
Judiciary Committee has extended the
time for hearing witnesses in the Ewart
case until next week.
Mr. Ewart went home tonight, but
will return for the hearing next week.
Senator Pritchard expresses his con
fidence in being able to secure a favor
able report from the committee, but
this confidence is not shared by Senator
Butler and some of the North Carolina
Congressmen. Whatever the result in
the committee may be, Ewart's case
will be fought out in an executive ses
tion of the Senate.
THE NfcW SPANISH M'NISTER.
Hs Was Not Formally Presented to Presi
dent Yesterday, But Will be Today.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post"
Washington, March 11. Senor Luis
Polo, y Bernabe, the new Spanish Min
ister, visited the State Department this
morning and was presented to Secre
tary Sherman and Assistant Secretaries
Day and Adee by Senor DuBosc, the
Spanish Charge d' Affaires.
The meeting was an informal one,
on account of the fact that Senor Polo
has been acquainted with the State
Department officers in previous diplo
matic experience here.
The new Minister's formal presenta
tion to President McKinley has been
postponed until tomorrow at noon, on
account of the regular meeting of the
cabinet at the hour previously set, viz:
eleven o'clock this morning.
CAE1NET MEETING YESTERDAY.
Nothing Official Yet Received From the Na
val Board of Enquiry.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Washington, March 11. Members cf
the cabinet, after the meeting of that
body today, were more reticent than
usual in regard to the business trans
acted.
Nearly the whole time of the meeting
was occupied with a discussion of the
Spanish situation and the preparations
the government is making to meet the
expected emergency.
It was declared, hove"fr, that neither
the cabinet officials nor the President
had at hand any report of the Naval
Court of Enquiry or any part of that
report.
According to one member, no im
portant conclusion in any matter con
nected with the present cfisis was
reached. The meeting was shortened
by the absence of the President to meet
the Belgian Prince, and he did not re
turn to the meeting afterwards, but
went driving with Prince Albert, and
the meeting soon thereafter adjourned.
SHARKEY-CHOYNSKI FIGHT
Declared a Draw In the Sixth Round After
Heavy Fighting
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
San Francisco, Cal., March 1L The
Sharkey and Choynski fight here to
night was declared a draw in the
eighth round. The fighting was heavy
all-through, both men being tired out
at tu.e end of the sixth round. In the
eighth Choynski was weak and Shar
key rushed him all over the ring, hit
ting in clinches and any way, regard
less of the rules. Joe was floored after
a disgraceful foul, but staggered to
his feet. Sharkey was very weak- .
A "Duel." and In Ohio!
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Higginsport, Ohio. March 1L -Late
last night Mayor Charles Halfhill and
John H. Donald, and the latters son,
William, had a triangular duel on the
street.
Sixteen shots were fired. Mayor Half-
hill was fatally wounded by Donald.
Sr., who was also shot It Is believed
fatally, by Halfhill, as was Donald, Jr. 1
spii in amir io u
'!'v--vi . '
The Demands Made Upon Her
i by This Government.
PEACE PRESERVED IN NO OTHER WAY
The President Thinks Spain Will Have the
Good Sense to Do So and Thus Avoid a
War Which Is Bound to be Disastrous to
,That Country-As to the Britlsh-Amerl-
v can Alliance England's Sympathy and
Good Will We Have, and We Are Not
Likely to Need More of That Country
But If We Should It Would Probably be
Forthcoming ?c!". Tfrr!y Fxrrer
slons on This Subject by rnators.
Special Despatch to The Morning Post.
Washington, March 11. It may be
said today, in all soberness and truth.
that there now remains but one hope of
avoiding actual hostilities with Snain.
and that hope, which is said to be
shared by the Washington government.
is based upon the possibility tjat the
Madrid government will be forced to
accjept, with the best grace, possible,
any of the several probable demands
which this country may- see fit to make
upon it injregard to the cessation of the
"war" in Cuba if the wholesale inhu
mane murders committed by Spain,
with the sword and by starvation, can
be dignified by the term war. '
Diplomacy will be stretched to the
last limit, for although President Mc
Kinley has decided upon a very decided
and: definite course which he means to
follow in putting a stop to the horrible
conditon of affairs on the island of
Cuba, he is really at heart very much
opposed to precipitating a war between
this, country and Spain, for he was a
soldier himself for several years dur
ing .the troublous times of 1861-'65, and
as :k major in the Federal army ex
perienced some of the horrors of war;
and.war now is not courted by him, and
as the head of the United States army
andnavy he will see that it comes, if
at all, only as a dernier resort, that the
honjpriand dignity of this country mAy
be upheld and the policy he has adopted
successfully carried out. .
The statement Is made today that the
President believes Spain will consent to
accept such" demands as he will make
upT?iher..A - before intimated these
demands will be made as mild as pos
sible under the circumstances, but they
will be very definite arid very conclu
sive, and they will unquestionably cover
the, ultimate freedom of Cuba and the
cessation of the present murderous
modus operandi employed by Spain in
dealing with the Cuban insurrectionists.
The Post today states that if the
President's diplomatic efforts fail to
bring about the desired change in the
present deplorable condition of things
in Cuba, then he will be prepared for
intervention, and in this step Congress
will certainly rally to his support. It
is realized, of course, that Spain is un
able to raise money or obtain ships, and
in no position to enter upon a struggle
with a country of unlimited resources.
For this reason there seems to be
foundation for the belief that if she is
asked to pay an indemnity for the des
truction of the "Maine" from causes
which originated in the harbor of Ha
vana, her bondholders will come to her
relief and aid in settling the claim. Be
yond this, however, there is much dotfbt
and uncertainty.
It is , not expected that the President
will suggest to Spain the recognition
by that power of the t independence of
Cuba because such action would be na
turally regarded by Spain as an affront.
Nor could the suggestion be accom
panied by an offer to guarantee even
one-half of the Cuban war debt because
the temper of Congress is such that no
legislation supporting this guarantee
could be passed. The sentiment of both
houses is undoubtedly in favor of free
ing the island without any financial
stipulation with Spain.
The probability is that when the of
ficial record of the situation in Cuba is
laid before Congress, intervention will
be authorized. For this emergency the
President will be fully prepared.
If a war is thus provoked, its outcome
could only be in favor of the United
States. At the same time the very
existence of the struggle might afford
a basis upon which terms of peace could
be negotiated, and the very Congress
which is now unwilling to guarantee
bonds would then, it is argued, be satis
fied to agree to a financial proposition
which would result in the relinquish
ment of the island and its ultimate an
nexation, to the United States.
ANENT AMERICAN-BRITISH AL
LIANCE. Be the outcome what it may. this
country will undoubtedly have the sym
pathy, and friendly offices if needs be,
of Great Britain. But the United Statea
will hardly ask any material assistance
from the English government
This fact was brought out very plain
ly yestejday in the discussion of the
message of the Queen and of the pos
sibility of an alliance. The importance
of the overtures from Great Britain la
fully realized, and were yesterday the
overshadowing toDic It can be stated.
however, that they will not be accepted
to the extent of an alliance. The feel
ing in Congress is all one way. Leading
Senators gave their opinions very frank
ly yesterday.
"An offensive and defensive alliance
with Great Britain," said Senator
Davis, the chairman of the Committee
on Foreign Relations, "would be at
variance with our policy from the days
of Washington. It would be unwise."
Senator Frye said that unless Eng
land could persuade Canada to stop
nagging us and would also guarantee
a satisfactory home rule for Ireland, he
would not be inclined to regard with
favor a proposition for an alliance. "I
i an understand," he said, "that the
union of the two greatest English-
speaking nations In the world would be
formidable and powerful, but I do not
believe that It will be made."
GEN. "WILSON ON THE SOUTH.
Surprised at Absence of Bluster and
Noise While Preparations for
War Are Being xMade.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post
Tampa, Fla., March 11. While pass
ing through Tampa, on his way to
Washington, tonight. Gen. Wilson, the
chief of the engineering corps, said that
he was surprised to find that there is
not so much excitement- in the South
over the prospects of war as in the
North..
"I don't mean," he rald, "that the
people in the South don't appear as
anxious for war as in the North, but
they appear to look at the situation
differently.
"In the South I find people confident
that war will soon be declared, and all
are ready for it, and yet there is no
bluster or noise made about it. They
are quietly preparing for what they
believe will come."
HURRYING THE COMPLETION OF
DEADLIEST OF WAR VESSELS.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Baltimore, Md., March 11. The Co
lumbian Iron Works here presented a
scene of great activity today, where, in
obedience to the hurry orders from the
Navy Department, a large force of men !
are working day and night to complete
the torpedo-boats "McKee" and "Rod-
gers," and the submarine torpedo
plunger.
TORPEDO FLOTILLA AT KEY
WEST.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Key West, Fla., March 11. The tor
pedo-boat "Dupont" was hauled in at
the Government wharf this afternoon.
The torpedo flotilla now here includes
the "Porter,"'! "Ericsson" and "Cush
ing," while the'-'VfriBlow Is to "arrive
soon.
The steamer "Bache" sailed this af
ternoon for Cuban waters with sup
plies for the reconcentrados.
One of the crew of the "Massachu
setts" was drowned yesterday at Dry
Tortugas.
SOUTHERN-REPUBLICANS SCARED
Over Failure of Their Party to Pass Curren
cy Reform Legislation A Meeting InSer
ator Prltchard's Room,
Special Despatch to The Morning Post.
Washington, March 11. Southern
Republicans are much exercised over
the failure of Congress, so far, to pass
some currency reform legislation, and
a meeting was held last night ln Sen
atoryPritchard's room to consider the
subject.
The opinion there expressed that
but few Southern Republican members
could be returned If nothing in this
line was done at this session of Con
gress. Chairman Walker, of the Banking
and Currency Committee, addressed the
meeting in advocacy of his bill. No ac
tion was taken, but a further confer
ence will be held next Thursday.
MONEY FOR N. C. CLAIMANTS.
Bowman Act Claims Up In r ongress Yestcr
day and will be Passed Next week
Special Despatch to The Morning Post
Washington, March 11. A bill to pay
the Bowman act Salme was considered
in the House today. It will pass when
the bill comes up again, next week, for
final disposition.
Among the North Carolina claims
carried are those of the Speight heirs.
Gates county, $175; the Deloatch heirs,
Northampton county, $315; N. K.
Thornton. Sampson county, $675; Fur
neyfold Mercer, Jones county, $747;
Flora J. Campbell. Harnett county,
$535; the Andrews heirs. Jones county.
$316; the Bass heirs, Wayne county,
$1,110.
DEATH OF "OLD ROSY'
Another of the Principal Characters of the
Late War Passes Away.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post
Los Angeles. CaL. March 1L General
W. S. Rosecrans died here this morn
ing. He had been ln a precarious con
dition for several days, and had been
unconscious since yesterday.
General Rosecrans had a fine record
in the civil war, served as Minister to
Mexico, as Register of the Treasury un
der President Cleveland, and was also
In Congress several-years.
Years Ago.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
He To hear you women talk one
I would be led to believe that an Inge
'nious woman could make a whole suit
of "clothes from a hairpin- . '
j she Not nowadays. It might nave
been done before the faJL
THE SPANISH XHIIOll
Which Doesn't Explain Cause
of Explosion of Alaine;M
N w Developments Indicate That Spain
May Yet be Able to Purchase Warships.
But Not of Great Britain A Battery of
Artillery Ordered to Fort Caswell to
Protect Wilmington Harbor The Span
lards Anxious to Know the President's
Plans After May 1st New Military De
partment of the South Created-Spaln
Worried Over Troubles In the1 Phil
, Ipplnes. Etc
By "Cable to The Morning Post
Havana, March 11. General Blanco
has cabled to Prime Minister Sagasta
at Madrid that the Board of Enquiry
has collected considerable-- testimony,
and that the experts report to The ef
fect that the "Maine" was blown up by
some external agency.
He has advised his government that
the American officers conducting the
investigation have made"every effort
to distort the facts and make them cor
roborate the non-accident theoryi
One of the causes of complaint of the
Spanish authorities is presence ln Ha
vana of Captain Slgsbee, who.-according
to their views, ought to be locked
up in a fortress, paying the penalty for
the loss of his battleship.
As soon as the American board has
completed its work, the Spanish board
will publish a report saying that the
"Maine" was blown up by an internal
explosion.
This board will argue that the
"Maine" was split from the inside to
outside, as, they claim, the position of
tne nti11 proves
It will assert that, instead of them
being any signs of external pressure,
the keel was thrown down to the bot
tom of the harbor and the upper part
of the vessel lifted by an internal ex
plosion. The Spanish divers, however, have at
no time been down in the "Maine" over
fifteen minuts at a time. f ;
SPAIN MAY YET GET WARSHIPS;
By, Cable to The Morning Post 1
...London, March 11 Information which
has been received at the American Em
bassy today induces the belief that
Spain has finally secured several mil
lion dollars with which to buy war
ships. It is understood now that Spain may
secure the Chilian warship "O'Higgins"
and that the United States will succeed
in buying the Brazilian warship "Ama
zonas" within a week. Two more near
ly completed ships are under offer 'to
the United States.
Britain's request to all British ship
builders not to accept fresh foreign con
tracts without notifying the Naval De
partment, as heretofore noted ln these
e'espatches, was directed to effect the
news that Russia Is about to spend an
enormous amount for hew naval con
struction. Furthermore, there Is reason
to believe that the British government
is ready to place contracts itself which
will utilize every facility, for ship
building in the Kingdom.
The competition in naval constructon
within the next few months Is certain
to reach a scope never dreamed of
before.
SPAIN ANXIOUS TO KNOW OUR
PLANS FOR MAY 1ST.
By Cable to The Morning Post.
Madrid, March 11. Your correspond
ent Is in position to state authori
tatively that the United States intl-
mated to Spain last fall that this coun
try expected peace established In Cuba
by March 1st
It is understood that another Intima
tion has now been conveyed to Spain
extending the time to May 1st
It Is freely admitted by Spain that It
Is Impossible to establish autonomy and
pacify the Island within that time,
hence the Spanish authorities are anx
ious to learn what ajton the United
States proposes to take May 1st
NEW MILITARY DEPARTMENT.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post
Washington, March 1L The Secre
tary of War today issued an order es
tablishing a new military department,
to consist of the Southern part of the
present Department of the East
General Graham will have command
of the new department, while General
Merritt will retain command of the De
part men of the East
GETTING CLOSER TO HOME.
Special Despatch to The Morning Post
Washington, March 1L Battery I, of
the Second Artillery, has been ordered
to FortCaswell, near Wilmington, N.
C. o protect that harbor. r
Death of Oca. Mickey Davis.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post
Alexandria, Va,, March 1L Gen. Wil
liam G. Mackey Davis' died here today,
agH S5 year. He was born ln Ports
mouth, Va., and was a member of the
Secession Convention, he voting against
secession. .....
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