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LAST EDITION, 4:00 A. Al. RALEIGH. N. C SUNDAY. "MARCH lj. 1898. NO1.88 M I . ... V W' Ml M -MM .. f-n nilfnil So predicts Chm'n Sub-Corn-mittee on Fortifications. HE SQUADRON FLEET 18 READY Ordered 1" Torpedoes eqin Carrying Loaded Today Some of the Death Dealers Received Yes-. tcrday Capable of Blow- Up the Entire MORE WARSHIPS FOR KEY WEST. tng Navy of Spain- PURCHASE BRAZILIAN SHIPS ny That f ranee ,.; 1 1 t. Fi; lmmedlateiy and for spot Cash Ordered by Navy Department Yesterday-Instructions Sent Embassy'at London-Germa- Says 5PAin Will Get no Help From Government -"ndlcatlons That . a A. WiM Also uesen nsi i-aica.. ,,evvs Bearing on wnat i oaay npua. a to be an Inevitable war With Spain. The Morning Post. March 12. Forty-four (.ivt'd this afternoon, i- nearly four feet in ; smaller. . of blowing up every possesses. stiam iy and is ready ii Havana ab any mo- roim-S. : h importnee was done t , . , i . i v-. i'mi' tlu- very good reason A'lminii Sicanl has everything in . i f;-htiiiL' order, and nothing re but wavt 1 D'-i!) t). i lu r: ap , hi! ii pai;i t Wax nr. one for the Tli mauaziiifS fail, airl Ui-' l;ti"ii :ind fa iiid coal bunkers are la i s" in the pink of con ;! for the fight. LOADED i AKUYLV, TollPEDOES TODAY. tl-.u orders have been is- ' hi, nianders of aill torpedo squadron to carry loaded 1; is said SUril t tile boats of th A.otteles on and after tomorrow. The ships of the fleet have had tor pedoes loaded, and in the tubes ready f' r instant use, since February 16th. M .U.V WILL CKT NO HELP FROM n: KM ANY l; Cable to The Morning Post. i-iim. March 12. The foreign office ia:uai; and emphatically denies that ''in any uiii aid Spain in case of war 'h" I'tiit.-d States. Has instructed .; ws.;i,ts to point out that the Uni ! i Siiit .-s is an excellent customer' of ''':-!l !:;.v and that Spain, since the ''!r"i!:'" s,tualb!e. has repeatedly shown 1 1'-iidiniess to Germany. NAVY FOLLOWS SUIT 0! the rmy Orders and Gets Down to Bus "iss orders issued toPurchasa Immed Mciy and tor Spot Cash the Two Brazll- . .Vi!S!ipS. u-rai t. my r ! . l1 Morniner Post. March 12. Following ! .,,,! set yesterday by the t!l;-"i:t. the Navy administra- issn- d orders and made ar !is "i; surh a character as is Mlistllk--!;. ii ; , t i, ,!iS w ere cabled this : ' tli- Tinted States embas !"'; Paris to purchase ' :' 1 spot cash, the two a ;; ; ' ids. for which Spain ' Sta''s have been dick- :t u night, or by Mon s; the navy will be aug 1 : - ' rmidable craft. i tain fact that with- v' several torpedp 'd have been added in mur-clads and tor be bought outright, to the hesitating lacing options. . a ships in question ' h- Lieut. Colwell, the s : al attache in Lon ' -uhly seaworthy and 1 -tn.n today was the re : nu n by the Brazilian niy spot cash offers ana no options Formidable Fleet Now There Si III Further Augmented By Yesterday's Orders To blockade Spanish Army By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Washington, March 12. Though the, fleet now. at Key West is formidable enough to care for the entire Spanish navy, orders were given by Secretary Long today sending more vessels to Key West. These are the gunboat "Helena and the cruiser "Bancroft," now in Euro pean waters. The 'San Frajicisco" is also there, and she will be ordered next week to report to Commander Sicard. The object of concentrating this great fleet, it is announced, is to blockade the Cuban ports, thus shutting up the Spanish army in Cuba from food and other outside supplies. Secretary Long has ordered the bat tleship "Oregon," now on the Pacific station, to go south, to the Central and South American ports, and there report. If war is not declared by the time she arrives tnere, sne win unaouDieaiy ue ordered to make a quick trip around the Horn, and then join Sicard. If war s then declared by .the time she ar rives at the first port on the Pacific side, she will be ordered across the Pacific to aid in an attack on the Philippines by the fleet now at Hong Kong. The U. 5. Army In the Invasion of Cuba, so He Says. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. New York, March 12. Gen. Merritt, commanding the Department of the ast, issued orders today to allow no one except officers and men having business there, to visit the fortifica tions at Sandy Hook. He also changed his orders, increas ng from 300 to 400 the garrison at Sandy Hook. The troops will take pos session on Monday morning. Work began today connecting all the fortifications about New York harbor by telegraph. Gen. Merritt said today that he, be ng the ranking officer next to Maj. Gen. Miles, would probably be selected to lead the army in its invasion of Cuba. "I think," he added, "that with 25,000 men l couia transact satisractorny any business entrusted to me in Cuba. If belligerent rights were accorded to the Cubans they could execute the com mission themselves without help, l hardly look for war. The Spanish Min- stry does not want war, and will not go to war if it can hold the Spanish people in check. "W,LL BE WAR IN TEN DAYS." SUrtli" Predict,- (omm.; u,,u,4irmM "ouse Sub- ; onFortilications. 1; , ' ' 1 M,rning Post. March 12. Congress. uno s chairman of - 'm Coast Fortiflca- i;du cys. at;...- ar oetween the ur 1 Spain within ten le the scene of oper 6ENERAL MERRITT TO COMMAND BRITISH NAVAL ACTIVITY. Some of the Important Developmen s Made Public Yesterday. By Cable to The Morning Post. London, March 12. The important fact is pointed out that there is an un obtrusive but vast augmentation of the British naval force in the far East and at other points going on, and which, is proceeding as rapidly, .as,, men can be found to equip the fleet. But the announcement which caused the most surprise, was that the Chan nel squadron, now more ..powerful than ever, would not be limited to Channel defence. That the shores of Great Brit ain in war time would be entrusted to the reserve ships now7 kept in commission. These reserve ships were placed in commission at the beginning or the year, and behind them are nearly a score of other ships (mostly old, but still useful battleships), partly in com mission, and capable of taking to the seas in an incredibly short time. Th ability to utilize the Channel squadron, or a part of it, away from home, adds immensely to British power in Europe, and the announcement is likely to cause a great sensation in France, Russia and Germany, when re sponsible experts in those countries have had time to digest it. The reinforcement of the Channel fleet by vessels from the Pacific and Australian stations, as well as addi tions already made or Contemplated from the Mediterranean fleet, is con firmed. I l'l A SUBMARINE MlflE Army and Navy Register Says That it VVas- AND THE PRESIDENT SO lOffl By Members of the Naval Beard- of En quiryThe Morning Post's Statements Contained In Its Washington Despatch es, that the Administration Was in Possession of Information Point frig to Decision of the Board More Than Con firmedArmy and Navy Register Says Report Is That the Mine was a Gov ernment One and Was Purposely Ez-ploded. LBy Telegraph to The Morning Post. New York. March 12. Midnight. To day's edition of the Army and Navy Register, prints, under the heading of "The Situation,'1 the following: "The Register is in possession of in formation, the correctness , of which It has no reason to question in the least, that certain evidence gathered by the Court of Enquiry has come, in a semi official form, to the President from two prominent members of the board. "This information has been in the hands of the President since Sunday, and has served as the occasion of the unusual activity during the week just closed. "Information is to the effect that THE 'MAINE' WAS DESTROYED BY A SPANISH GOVERNMENT SUBMA RINE MINE, planted in Havana har bor, and deliberately exploded. "More than this, it appears that the Maine' was purposely moored in the vicinity of the mine, and that the ex plosion occurred at a moment wen the ship had been opportunely carried by the wind and tide directly over the mine. "The court is understood to' have com pleted its work, but nothing is likely to be officially promulgated in regard to its findings for a veek or more. "There are obvious reasons for such action. "There could be put one outcome of such a report, and preparations for the inevtiable result are being industriously and indefatigably prosecuted." IMPORTANT WORK OF DIVERS. H They Examined the Maine's Keel Yester day and Made Minute Report to Board of E-c.ulry., Who Are Still at Havana. By Cable to The Morning Post. Havana, March 12. The Board of Enquiry did some important work to day. Powelson and Olsen, the expert divers, examined the keel of the "Maine," under the supervision of the board. They then made very minute report of their discoveries to the board, but of course the latter guards their evidence with the greatest secrecy. APPALLING CONDITION RECON- CENTRADOS. Mr. Klopsch, of the Christian Herald, up to today has received over 1,000 starving persons in Havana. The con dition of the reconcentrados in Matan zas is reported today to be appalling. Mr. Klopsch will as soon as possible give them attention. At the time this despatch is filed (10 p. m.) a gala ball is in progress at the Spanish Club, in honor of the officers of the Spanish cruisers "Vizcaya" and "Alinirante Oquendo." The greatest enthusiasm prevails all over the city. U FOR CUBA'S FREEDOM System of Genuine Autono my Presented to President. IfU 11 I COUItl SPANISH PRESS EXPRESSIONS. A MIGHTY SURE SIGN Pocketbooks of Wall Street Operators Talk on Probabilities of war. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. New York, March 12. In the stock market today the lowest quotations were recorded since the disaster to the "Maine" occurred. London operators looked upon the situation as very grave. Spanish bonds further declined of a point. , There was a flood of selling orders at the opening of the market, and prices dropped 1 to 5 points. Slight rallies followed, only to be succeeded by still greater losses than at the start. De moralization reigned supreme for some time. The closing was near the lowest of the day. Murder In Second Degree. Special Despatch to The Morning, Post. WHkesboro, N. C, March 12. William Morgan was convicted in Wilkes court today of murder in second degree for killing John Waters last December. He will be sentenced Monday. The Imparcial Urges That Present Crisis be Allowed to Pass-Wants Another Oppor tunity. Though, to Put Crape on Old Glory By Cable to The Morning Post. Madrid, March 12. The Imparcial urges the government to allow the present crisis to pass, and to turn the time thus gained to good use. It adds; "If our standard goes into mourning let' us, at least, be able to put some pieces of crape on the ungarteful Amer ican flag." Elsewhere the papers says: "There is still time to prepare a few warships." SIZE OF SPANISH NAVY. - El Liberal publishes a tabulated list of the Spanish fleet, showing that it consists of seventeen protected ships, twenty unprotected, eighty gunboats, fourteen torpedo-boat destroyers, four teen torpedo boats, and twenty-five transports. FOR SUPPORTING WEYLERITES CORTES. Madrid, March 12. Placards have been posted on all the dead-walls1-and other available places throughout this city, stating that the national candi dates for the Cortes "whom all good Spaniards should support" are Generals Borrero and Sigura, Both of these generals are Weylerites, yet the Republican and Carlist journals Full Statement of the One Plan of the Many ' Proposed Which Meets the Approval of the President and Cabinet It Provides for Securing to Cuba Such Privileges and Rights as Great Britain Now Ac cords to Canada Administration Lead ers Favor It's Being Offered to Spain as the One Way Now Left Open to Avoid War With the United states What Re fusal Means. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Washington, March 12. Of all the plans evolved looking to a settlement of the Cuban question, only one has found much favor with the President or the administration leaders. This plan has just been presented to the President and, in a general way, has received his approval, as it has also of the cabinet officials and leading ad ministration men generally in Crngress. It is believed that essentially the plan, of which a full statement is given be low, will be offered to Spain as the one way yet left open to avoid a war with the United States, possibly. If Spain refuses to accept it, then the government at Washington will more decidedly interfere to bring about peace on the island of Cuba, in the name of humanity and for the protection of American commerce. The proposed plan gives to Cuba all of the rights, privileges and immunities enjoyed by Canada, Spain reserving to herself only such rights as England ex ercises over her colonies. The state ment as presented to the administra tion is as follows: "Constantly recuring untoward inci dents in the relations of Spain and this country, and the overwhelming evi dence of a shocking condition of affairs in Cuba, which of themselves justify some -interference, have brought the country to a state of feeling, which, while most anxious for peace, demands such speedy action as will bring the whole matter to a close Can we bring it to a close and avoid a clash with Spain? But one way seems to be open. AUTONOMISTS TO BE CONSIDERED 'If we insist upon immediate Cuban independence, we must back the de mand by force, for neither Spain nor any country" with any self-respect could; tolerate such interference in what we must recognize is her domestic quarrel, without . resentment and resistance. While we should doubtless succeed, it would involve terrible loss to us and still further suffering to Cuba, and would at this juncture be of question able benefit to her. That she is unfit as a whole for self-government just yet is the opinion of many intelligent and impartial outside observers who have studied her people and prevailing con ditions. There exists a very considera ble party in the island, composed of the most enlightened inhabitants, who fa vor trying autonomy. This is evidenced by their being able to maintain in New York a newspaper of their own, which ably presents their views. If we are to intervene as a compul sory arbitrator, are they to be left whol ly out of the account, together with Spain, and only the insurgent party considered? Fair arbitrations are not conducted on so one-sided a basis. Sup pose now we say to Spain that in the interest of humanity and peace, and for the preservation of our own commer cial interests, we insist upon a cessa tion of hostilities, and that we still take advantage of it to inform the Cubans that for the sake of the same compell ing considerations they must concede something. Spain's plight is unques tionably a critical one, and she could honorably listen to such a proposal. The Cubans, on the other hand, would cer tainly hear respectfully any views we present to them in regard to a settle ment and could not fail to follow them. REGARD FOR SPAIN'S DIGNITY. "The precise terms can be worked out later. But it is not unreasonaDie to ex pect that should Spain offer such self government as the whole world would recognize as fair, putting Cuba in the same condition as an English colony inri withdrawine from the island as soon as quiet is restored all but a nomi nal military force, we might properly insist on its acceptance. This would be ntial victory for Cuba, would leave Spain to retire with self-respect. and would leave Cuba better off than thoueh now made independent. Spain has vainly tried, to put down the Insur rection; the insurgents have vainly tried to drive Snain out and establish a government, and the only way to bring about speedy peace is to take into consideration the claims, rights, and feelings of both parties. "We are In a position to insist that the terms offered Cuba be fair and gen erous, such as would enable her to make her own laws, collect her own will never carry, out such aa arrange ment, but if we: sea it inaugurated it would be impossible for the old condi tions ever to return; Inasmuch as pain would retain at. least a nominal sover eignty, such an arrangement would be much less humiliating to lier than to be compelled to relinquish: at once all right and claims upon, the island. MAY GET THE I8nA2PILCIiI.r "The time may possibly come whin, by the operation, of the law of our poli tical existence. Cuba will fall to us peaceably. If this prove correct, the method suggested paves the way for that, by giving her an opportunity to gain some experience in self-government first. If she is to be Independent, as very possibly may turn out to be the case by and by, a preliminary stage of genuine autonomy would best prepare her for that. Nor is it desirable at this time for the United States to under take the responsibility of governing her. It is unwise and unnecessary for the1 United States to assume political" or f.r.ancial responsibility in the case, either or both of which most of the plans so far advanced Involve. "If it should b shown that the Span ish government and its officials are in nocent of any complicity In the disaster to the "Maine," and a ' prompt dis avowal is made with an expression of regret and an offer to arbitrate the question of responbllity and the amount of indemnity, if any was found due, the United States couldl hardly resist the principle of arbitration in settling the question. The "Maine" disaster, how ever, is a distinct incident, and should be considered by Itself." ; SEPARATE CARS FOR NEGROES. Tennessee Supreme Court Upholds the Law In That state and Says it Is a wise and Fair Police Regulation. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Nashville, Tenn., March 12. The Su preme Court today decided that the State law requiring the railroad com panies to provide separate coaches for white and black passengers was con-' stitutional. The case in which the opinion was delivered was that of Smith vs. State. Smith, ' who was a conductor on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, was indicted for allowing a negro to ride in the coach writh whites The lower court decided against Smith, and an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court, with the result stated. The court holds that the' separate coach Jaw is valid, and not obnoxious to the Federal Constitution. The principal argument against it w as that ; it -came-4n conflict with the Federal 'Constitution;' In that 4lt inter- fered with interstate commerce. ; The Supreme Court said' it was a wise and fair police regulation, and 'there-' fore not repugnant to the Federal Constitution. The court further held, that persons coming from ,other States must, upon entering this State, observe the law existing in this State. NORFOLK DISTRICT CONTEST. House Committee Recommends Seating of Wise the Republican Contestant Janitor Wilmington Public Building. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Washington, March . 12. House Elec tions Commitee today decided the con tested election case of Richard A. Wise, Republican, against jWm. A. Young, Democrat, and the sitting member from the Second Virginia District, in favor of the Republican contestant. . It is possible that the House may re verse the decision, but not probable. All the cases have so far been decided on strict party lines. Jas. E. Howard has been appointed janitor, of Wilmington's public build ing at a salary of $600 per year. BAFEBALL AT THE UNIVERSITY. Bingham's Boys Defeated by the Charel Hill Cracks Yesterday. Special Despatch to The Morning Post. Chapel Hill, N. C, March 12. The University of North Carolina defeated the William Bingham School baseball nine here today by the score of 9 to 1. Cocke's catch of Belden'a fly was the feature of the game. JAP. SHARKHUNTERS DROWNED. declare that the members of those par ties will support their candidature. The .taxes, and provide in every way without placards end with, "Long live the j let or hindrance for her own prosperity How a 25-Foot Long Shark Cost Four Men Their Lives. t . ... By Telegraph to The Morning PosL Monterey, Cal., March 12. Four Jap anese fishermen were drowned near Pacific Grove today, while harpoonifrg for sharks. The Japs catch sharks for their oil. Today two boats went out. with three in" one and four in the other. The boats were lashed together with cross pieces, so- that they would better withstand the wild lunges of the sharks when har pooned. A school of white sharks soon appeared, (early in the afternoon, and one of them, a monster, fully 25 feet long, was narpoonea. Instead of rushing out to sea, as wounded sharks usually do, this one made for the shore and dragged the boats into the surf, where four huge rollers were encountered which cap sized the boats. Three of the men in one of the boats reached shore, the other four being drowned. lllIllll'Si'lSBiD fatherland! long live the army!" 'and growth. It is objected that Spain No Doubt of Its Possession of Startling Developments. SPAIjISH SITUATION STILL iW Belief n Washington General, That Naval Board of Enquiry's Report Will Definite ly State That the Maine Was Blown Up By Design Some Speculations Which May Account for Some of.tfce Fresh ln formation of the Administration Which Has Led to the Determination to Con centrate Practically the Entire Army on the' South Atlantic Seaboard Congres sional Junketing Party, Etc. Special despatch to The Morning Post. Washington. March 12. Despite al leged "denials" sent out from this city by the agents of the Associated Press that the President has no "reliable' information bearing on the probable findings of the Naval Board of En quiry, which has been. Investigating Into the cause or causes of the "Maine" ex plosion, it Is unquestionably the fact. as heretofore stated In these despatches. and as the Washington Post this morn. ing announces in its leading "war news" story, that "unofficial informa tion showing that the explosion of the "Maine" was not accidental, continues ' to multiply, and It is now positively asserted that the keel of the "Maine" was uplifted," to quote the exact words of The Post. It is also the fact, as was telegraphed The Morning Post last night that the President and Secretary of the Navy Long have Information which undoubt edly puts them in possession to pretty correctly anticipate the nature of the report of the Naval Court of Enquiry. ; That they and Gen. Miles, the Major General in command of the United States Army, feel sure that the report will state that the conclusions of the board are to the effect that the "Maine" was blown up by some external agency, there Is no longer "any doubt among the war and naval officers here who have weighed the significant develop ments of these departments during tho last fourty-elght hours, y . General Miles, at this time of life, would not be likely to go off on a tan gent or begin the definite preparations he is . jnaking; to leo.ye his comfortable office in this city and "take the field in person unless be 'had mighty good "rea son to know that hostilities are actually imminent'. This much a child can un derstand. THE AUSTRIAN SHIP AT HAVANA. The following special cablegram from Havana has been received by The Post concerning the Austrian warship which arrived at Havana last night: "The Austrian ship "Donau," one of the five promised to Spain in case of war, has arrived here. She was received with every demonstration of Joy by the people, and with the customary salutes from the forts and the other men-of-war in the harbor. She is an chored just ahead of the "Montgomery" and a little to "the south of the twq Spanish battleships, part of ,the mer chant anchorage having been cleared, for her benefit. She has a displacement of 2,334 tons and carries fifteen guns." OUR . CONGRESSMEN IN HAVANA. In reference to the Congressional Jun ket, consisting of several Senators and Representatives, including Congress man Amos Cummings, of the New York Sun, the same cablegram states: , "The gentlemen who arrived here on the "Anita," Senators Gallinger, Thurs-" ton and Money, and Representatives Cummings and William Alden Smith, accompanied by their wives, were pre sented at the Palace at 10 o'clock this morning by Consul General Lee, and were cordially received by Capt. Gen. Blanco. This afternoon the Congres sional party paid a visit to a camp of reconcentrados at Regla. Tonight they desired to go by sea to Matanzas. "During the conference at the Palace today the libeling of the party's vessel, the "Anita" was dicussed. Dr. Con grosto assured Senator Gallinger that the port authorities had erred and that the fine would not be imposed when the yacht attempted to clear. However the authorities refused her papers and the party did not leave for Matanzas to night. The captain of the "Anita" says that he Is ready to run out of the har bor If not so ordered by the commis sion. An attempt is being made tonight to arrange the matter, and if no other course remains the yacht will request to be towed out by the 'Montgomery. "Great delight is manifested here over the reported sailing of the torpedo fleet from Madrid. Decided concern is felt over New York despatches announcing a cordial conference between Secretary Sherman and Ministers Iloshl and Pauncefote." Philadelphia United Labor League Is opposed to war with Spain. Reward for West Vs. Lynchers. By Telegraph to The Morning Post Charleston, W. Va., March 12. Gov- , ernor Atkinson today offered a reward of $250 for the arrest and conviction of the lynchers who hanged a negro; named" Bailey at Bramwell, in this State, about one mlonth ago. r
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