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II V 4Xwl) 1 ' L ' LAST EDITION, 4:00 A. M RALEIGH. N. C. SATURDAY. MARCH 26. 1898. ni . 1. ii ' . - y lw r Sliil7 ma i wi Explosion From - External Causes But Responsibility Not Fixed. INDEMNITY PROBABLY NOT TO BE ASKED But liven thing Points to Hostilities Growing Out of the Cuban Question. HOW NEATLY A REPORTER CAUGHT ADMIRAL Sicard. Who Practically Admits th Report Finds the Explosion Was Ex ternal and Probably Was Due to a Mine Spain Wants the Reports of the Spanish and American Boards Compared and "Harmonized" Delay the Object, With the Cuban Rainy Season Probably In View Incle Sam Fully Prepared, and Could Train His Guns on the Enemy's Ships This Morning if Necessary. ii l : if .Morning Post. M i t h After . re- t in th- possession of ciime towards buying a first class cruiser. The same semi-official statement a(Ws, that before PresidentWMcKinley sends Congress the report of the Naval u( unu-nt from Key- Hoard, the Spanish Government will re i the Naval Court of quest him to come to an agreement .Maiix, the custodian Th tvt'i.rt u i Mn-; tli' evidence and : 1 1 ; : i the wrwk of the 1 1 ;i ruled to Secretary of . ;it !' o'clock this morn, i ' Mittiiinder Marix. i ! ence took the dor-u- !Iiuse where, at the il'inet toda:-", aftei over by the Presi- ;i i chief subject of the : i ' i .lt body. inula that the "Maine", mi ly external agencies, !' Ai-re two explosions. ! m;. it is understood. Tie- i t'ltirt is said to lean ni::e ilieory, as do the of- .Maitn " who have arrived !i l atioti of the report will iiy tin- cabinet tomorrow. with Spain on the matter of submitting it to arbitration. Instructions have been sent to Span ish Minister Polo y Bernabe, at Wash ington, to work for arbitration and to try and prevent the sending of the re port to Congress. WHAT SPANISH MtPOu? SAYS. Admiral Mantrola Claims Explosion ot Maine "Scientifically Demonstrated" to Have Been Internal, " ' , By Cable to The Morning Post. London, March 25. A despatch to the News Agency confirms the statement that Admiral Manterola has informed his government that the "Maine" was blown 'up by an internal explosion. The despatch adds that the "Spanish report states that it has been scientifi- t.tl that the President''a,1.V nd practically demonstrated that the explosion occurred in the interior of the 'Maine.' " x i th' ii, est of his time to it "- and Monday, when it is ( ""I, it will be transmitted ! him. with an accom- - t .ii t he subject. t mi -.-tii.ti much will depend Cabled to Minister Woodford. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Washingon. March 2". Assistant Sec- it the correspondence retary Day has been busily engaged to- hi-tween the and the Depart- r Spanish M Kinley's forthcoming nut-ess. therefore, on the ii and Cuban freedom !-. i forward to with day arranging a synopsis of the Court r" Knciuiiy's report to be transmitted to (K-n. Woodford, the United State. Minister to Fnain. at Madrid. The synopsis will give an, outline of the find ings of the coin t, for the information of the Spanish goj be transmitted by :vei nment. Minister The cahleerain was sent tonight. which will Woodford. HOW THE ADW!:?Ai WAS CAUGHT V is not expected on Ma nit-" wreck, per se, the result of the ' .; ifti of this govern - s name, in the Cu lt is the fact that the i'oimd to have oper weiige in the ' . and that Spain ! m'n h better had that " furred. - i the Spanish tor-; :-a. ii;:g the attention ti mo.-i particularly ' Sam is keeping a craft. The tension -: -tit t than it is to possible trouble : n.ttl, the approach! ho.its towards Ameri- 'i -'I with the gravest tnm tu t ween Assis '''V and the Spanish: f-' latter was question-: at the instance of the '' : the ""meaning" of . 1 :.-:.. . . . t 1 " l OUUH l unaer" ! vorable to the use of a located mine. t-:e teen altogether a s uocrnnient. Slcarrt Urwlttlrqiy Tl's What the Board of Ei quiry's Report Contains Annt th? Cause of Explosion Outside Explosion Crrtai". Bv Telegraph to The Morning Post. Key West, Fla., March 25. A pri vate despatch, saying that the report of the "Maine" Board of Enquiry had been made public, was shown to Ad miral Sicard this afternoon. In reply- to the suggestion that the report would create great excitement, he said: "I think not. Ninety-nine people in a hundred already believed in the the ory of an outside explosion. They will .at least not be surprised." W hen reference was made to the question of whether a stationary or floating mine did the work, he said the depth of the water was very fa- "But the Minister denied Sp AFRAID OF CONGRESS. I'O s s SubTitteu Mini iibi, ant the Naval Boards Report mined it." "teu to That tv, o I -vuj anu jjnian c 1 i j that there were mines in the harbor, ' said the reporter. "Well." replied the admiral, "if it had been my harbor. I would have iter nstructed to Present It If Pos- " -M rnitis: Post. :. : ,. Tbe ixvssibility Crated States is the , v' r this. city. ' 'v:;i(:us say that the : "' ' :s diu-sted over ;" Union. jf President . :-i the 'iiaine" report that the Spanish press ;u . r the attitude of a:r, it is the general about W:ir .f ,c-i . , v . necii. SPAIN'S POLICY OF DfcLAY- UNCLE SAM IS PREPARED. War Eventuates Over the Settlement of the Cuban Question, the U S 6overnment suit From the "Maine" incident ThAt j Torpedo Flotilla Again. By Telegraph to The Morning Post." Washington, March 25. Although it is certain that the "Maine" was blown up by some outside agency, and that there are suspicions circumstances con nected with the anchoring of that ill fated vessel over the particular spol where she was blown up, it can pretty definitely stated tonight, and on good authority, that no indemnity will be asked of Spain by this government.' But war has never been more prob able between the two countries than at this moment. And If war comes it will find the United States fully prepared. The many important steps taken yesterday, j - -c as detailed in these despatches last night, add to those of today and here tofore, by the Iavy and War Depart ments have about completed a perfect ca in of precautionary measures. The orders of these departments which have followed each other with such significant rapidity serve to place this country on a splendid war footing, which by the time war is precipitated,! if it is at all, will be weel nigh perfect.: The impression is growing here that Spain means to fight before she will relinquish control over . Cuba. As to selling the island, it is not believed that the Sagasta ministry would even enter tain the proposition. That the American people and the Congress, in both branches, demand the cessation of the policy of murder and starvation : which Spain is now en forcing in Cuba, does not admit of a doubt. It is believed, too, that Presi dent McKinley is disposed to make that exaction of the Spanish government. But it appears that he means to ex haust all available diplomatic methods of bringing about the peaceful solution of that question. Failing in that, however, as it now certainly looks will be the case, those who know him best declare that he will not hesitate when the pinch comes to relieve that bleeding, starving people through the arbitrament of war if it becomes necessary. ELT Y MUS f STOP President Decides to End Barbarities in Cuba. Uli B 11- Ml IE HAND tin the Settlement of Affairs on the Island and Wl So Notify Sagasta Next Week Unless Spain Voluntarily Rellngulshes - Her Hold on the Bleeding and Starved Isle, the United States Government Will Break Her Hold In the Name of Human ity-Message From President to Cong ress Next Tuesda Rumored That Gen. Lee Is to Leave Havana. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Washington, March 25. With almost bewildering swiftness the controversy between the United States and Spain is approaching a crisis. Today's events have been of the most momentuous importance and of the most exciting character, and the situa tion will undoubtedly become hourly more intense until it culminates on next Monday in the official publication of the report of the Naval Board of En quiry. According to President McKinely's present plan, on Tuesday he will send a message to Congress announcing that he has notified Spain that b has asked Congress for a large appropriation for supplies to be sento Cuba, in merchant vessels, and notifying Spain that it is the purpose of the United States t put an end to the horrors of the Cuban war. The President's plans of further in tervention is to secure a system of self government for the Cubans, with the assent of Spain, if possible; otherwise, without it. When the facts of the court's findings are officially promulgated it will be dif ficult to restrain Congressmen from taking such action as will cause Spain to .relinquish her hold upon the island Cr to fight; and it will be incumbent, therefore, upon the President to quick ly .make known his plans if he, and not Congress, is to take the initiative. Mr. McKinley is still hopeful that his plans can be put in operation without bringing on war. He is cautious, al most to the point of timidity, about To be Made Commander of All th Naval cssjnhe details of his policy,, for MORE HJNORS AWAIT SAMPSON. Wants to Compare and "Harmonize Re ports. Which Being Impossible of Course, arbitration Will ae Asked For Remem ber the Cuban Rainy Season. By Cable to The Morning Post. Madrid. March 3. At the cabinet meeting here it was resolved to propose to the United States that the Spanish and American reports on the loss of the "Maine" be compared before they are published in Order that thiey, may be Forces of the ll. S: If War Evert jates Regarded by President as the Man for the Occasion. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Washington, March 25. The assign ment of Captain Sampson as comman der-in-chief of the North Atlantic naval stations, as announced in these des patches, is merely preliminary to a still greater compliment which is to be soon paid that officer. It was decided, after a careful con sideration of the claims and fitness of the higher naval 'officers, that Captain Sampson is the man for the ocasion. and should war be declared he will be nominated to the Senate by President McKinley as Rear Admiral of all th3 naval firces of the United States; SCHLEY TO COMMAND KEY WEST SQUADRON. j Commodore Schley will command the Hampton Roads so.uadron, as stated last nirrht. and will be ready there for any duty requiring quickness and des patch, such as the intercepting of the torpedo boat, flotilla or the overtaking the fleet of transports with supplies for the enemy. Capt. Evans, the new commander of the "Iowa," will undoubtedly be given charge of the Key West squadron if Sampson is made commander-in-chief of all the American naval forces. It is understood that he was placed on the "Iowa" with that purpose in view. Full crews for the "Minneapolis" and the "Columbia" will be received by to morrow at League Island navy yard, and on Sunday or Monday they will sail for Hampton Roads, to join the flying squadron. These ships were ordered into com mission three weeks ago, and since then the naval officials have been making strenuous efforts to secure sufficient men to givejthem largej complements There has been a rush of applicants for enlistment, but much difficulty is experienced in securing the class of material desired. Today seventy-three sailors were shipped from Erie to League Island for the ships, some of the men coming from the old "Michi gan," on the great lakes, and the re mainder being raw recruits. The most important emergency order of the day was merely that all battle ships, cruisers and other vessels .under Commanders Sampson and Schley,, with the exception of the torpedo boats, shall fear of saying or having anything, said that will Cause his purposes and. plans to be misrepresented and so bring about premature acts of hostility. For the past forty-eight hours the President has been urged, almost to the point of desperation, by high offi cials, to accept the sailing of the Span ish torpedo flotilla as an hostile act, hut has persistently declined to do so, thus far. R JMOHI D LEE TO LEAVE HAVANA YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS. Senate Not In Session and That of the House Wasted Through Filibustering Tactics By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Washington. March 2S.The session of the House today was almost entirely wasted, and when adjournment came it was the understanding that the Com mittee on Rules would report an order tomorrow providing for the speedy pas sage of the Naval Appropriation bill. After Foss (of Illinois), a member of the Committee on Naval Affairs, had conciuaeo; an hour's speech extolling the prowess of the American navy. Stewart (of New Jersey) and Bartholdt (of Missouri) spoke under the five-minute rule. Hartman (of Montana) then began a political speech, against which Mr. Boutelle made a point of order. This was sustained by the chairman, and the Democratic leaders, feeling that they were' being discriminated against, filibustered with such vigor that very little of the bill was read, forcing the Republicans to decide on the above, outlined plan. t MR. PEARSON'S QUESTION OF j PRIVILEGE. By Telegraphy to The Morning Post. Washington. March 25. Just before the House adjourned Pearson (N. C), arose to a question of personal privi- 'esre, and stated that newspapers In his State had charged him with violating the franking privilege. It was not true. e said, and he was permitted to insert !n the Record evidence supporting his assertion. ANOTHER ACCOUNT. Special Telegram to The Morning Post. Washington, March 25 Congressman "Pearson stated that the letters alluded to were iranicea owing to a mistake made by his clerk; that as soon as dis covered he paid the postage. RAILROAD SUITS CONTINUED. No Facts to Support It, However, Other Than That the "Nashville" Received Or ders Last Night to Go There Important Movement 6t Fleet at Havana impending By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Key West. Fla,, March 25. More of ficial despatches have been transmit ted to and from the squadron here to day than on any day since the "Maine ' disaster. It is believed that some important movement of the fleet is impending. It is reported that the gunboat "Nashville" goes to Havana tonight, but this is denied by the officers. She is under sailing orders, however, and may go tomorrow. It is definite':' known that Captain Chadwiek has been detached from the "New York" and ordered to go North, and-hold himself in readiness for his next command; and that Lieut. York Noel, who brought the tug "Samoset" here, has also beeri detached and sent North under orders similar to those given Chadwiek. There is no foundation in the facts known here for the circulation of the statement, sent out tonight, that the "Nashville" is under orders to go after Consul General Lee and bring him home. A messeneer from the "Nashville" came ashore at 10:45 o'clock tonight, however, with orders for all of her crew to go on board. He said that his, ship had just re ceived orders to go to Havana, but that fact does not imply that she is to "go after General Lee," In the absence of any direct information to that effect. Case Looking to the Appointment of a Re ceiver of the Western N- C Railroad, and Suit to stop it. Special Telegram to The Morning Post. Salisbury, N. C, March 25. The case of S. T. Pearson and Mrs. Clemmy E. James, administratrix, against the sVmrhprn Railuflv Bft for hpfirlne to day before Judge Mclver at Asheboro, upon the motion ror tne appointment of a receiver for the Western North Carolina Railroad Company, was con tinued until the May term of 4 Rowan Superior Court .and cbyr consent; u Also the case of the Southern Railway Com pany against S. T. Pearson and Mrs. James, set for a hearing before Judge Simonton on the 5th day of April, In the Circuit Court of the United States at Greensboro, upon a motion to re strain them and their attorneys from further proceeding with the case for the appointment of a receiver of the West- ein North Carolina Railroad Company n the State court, was, by consent, also continued, the latter until Tuesday of the June term of the Circuit Court of the United States at Charlote. THREE MEETIUGS OF CflBIIin Held Yesterday to Consider V the Maine Report; llHlSPiGOJieOUIIW REHABILITATION BALTO & OHIO. PIcrpont Morjan & Co. Have a Plan for ts fctfectuatlor , Etc By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Baltimore, Md.f March 25. The in terest in the Baltimore and Ohio Rail road represented by Pierpont Morgan & Co. are endeavoring to have the bill now before the State Legislature pro viding for a reorganization of that road amended, in order that persons, other than those named in the bill as incorporators, may rehabilitate the company if it be to the advantage of all concerned. RENfcWLD WAR PREPARATION! DEPENDENT ON ITALY NOW. If the U. S. Government Is to Get Any More Warships Abroad Italy Is the Only Prooa ble Source of Supply. 1 By Cable to The Morning Post. London. Eng., March 25. Commander, War Department Can Mobilize Army East ot Rockies on the Coast In 3 Days -Bis Expenditures Authorized By Telegraph to The Morning Post. . Washington, March 25. With nearly the whole standing army ready to move toward the seaboard on the receipt of orders, which will probably be trans mitted in a few hours, the-War Depart ment resumed todav with renewed energy its preparations for the defense of the whole Eastern coast. The President has authorized the Ordnance Bureau to expend nearly $400,000 additional, and the Signal Corps to expend $100,000 in electrical appur tenances alone. The Ordnance Bureau will purchase heavy guns, the contracts for which were allotted today. The Bureau of Military Information has prosecuted inquiries which brought out the en couraging fact that the entire national guard of the country, east of the Rocky Mountains, can be landed on the At lantic coast within five days after or dered. Thirty thousand tents have been ordered for the use of the militia. "CONFLICT UNAVOIDABLE Synopsis of the Board of Enquiry's Report Prepared and Cabled to Minister Wood ford at Madrid Last Night. With Instruc tions to Ask the Sagasta Ministry What Spain Intends to Do About It "What Will the Answer Be-A Proposition to Arbitrate, no Doubt Senator Edmunds the Great International Law Expert Consulted. Etc. By Telegraph to The Morning Tost. Washington, March 23. Two long Cabinet meetings today, and further conferences tonight, marked the receipt by the Government of the findings of the "Maine" Court of Enquiry. The Cabinet met at 11 o'clock, and after hearing the findings, discussed the character of action that should follow. The second meeting was ' held this afternoon. Tonight the President is In consulta tion with Vice-President Hobart, He--enator Kdmunds (of Vermont), (an authority on International law), and Mr. Adee, Second Assistant Secretary of State. The findings of the court are terse and leave no doubt as to the court's meaning; and while nobody at the Cab inet meeting will disclose the contents of the document. It Is hinted that they do not differ materially from the re ports already published, sustaining the outside explosion theory and Indicating design in the destruction of the "Maine." . The President told the Cabinet that he would send the report to Congress Monday, with a mere message of trans mittal. The second session of the Cab inet was notable, becai Long's absence. The first outcome ol was the transmittal, by cable, to Gen. Woodford, United Stjates, -Minister to, spain, ui Aiaana, lur prcsfiiiaiiuii iu the Spanish Government, of the text of the court's findings, with 'the re quest for a statement of what Spain intends to do about it- use of Secretary t these meetings THE FLEET AT KEY WEST. Immense Piles of Provisions for the Sail ors Orders Relieving Admiral Sicard Not Received Yesterday But Will Likely Reach Key West Today. By Telegraph to ThetMorn!ng Post. Key West, Fla., j March 25. The steamer "Mangrove" left here for Ha vana this afternoon, to bring back the guns and other material saved from the wreck of the "Maine." Not since the Civil War have the people seen the Government dock here in such a condition as it has been to day. There was literally an acre of space piled high with barrels and box es of supplies for the sailors of the squadron. Admiral Sicard and Capt. Sampson held u consultation here this morning, after which the two went off to the fleet. Admiral Sicard has not yet received the orders to turn over the command of the fleet to Capt. Sampson, which were issued from Washington yesterday, but they will probably turn up tomorrow. MORE BODIES RECOVERED. By the despatches from Capt. Sigs bee, i is learned that six1 more bodies of the crew have been recovered, mak ing in all nine that now await ship ment. These will come tomorrow. S A At CO Wli-L "tLPbLTTLE SPAIN. ay thi made harmonious, and if such agree- t ment is found to be impossible, then to uiuuu news- the mixtion should lw snhkitta MUUU' on? day's in- aibitration. oe i aintea black at once. j Manv tons of black naint will be! shipid to Key West and Hampton Brownson, who arrived in Paris a fewj0pIon of ting Spanish Paper at Mad Roads at once, to enable the carrying! days ago, has gone to iwu w i--', ,d oel0a Despatches From America r : . r trio nurrnaw 1 1 1 . By Cable to The Morning Post Madrid. March 25. The Imparrtal. in commenting upon the situation out lined In its cable despatches from America, fays: so good a target In the dayj . . ,T t , n;,nv has "A conflict is unavoidable i ne i ni- fc in me ua At Holyoake Mass.. a company nas forces FDaln Jnto it in a mct ! lust been organised to build a machine j . faav,i.n to w-nd the "Maine The order was given with especial j f rimn..,no. th hurr from cotton and rT-,rt to Concress is. the same ai reference to the coming of the danger-,i o,! nrrrinir the fibre thi owing a lighted torch into a barrel .r for spinning purposes. !f gun-powdcr. out of these orders, and the blue jackets his negotiations for the purcnase oi will have plenty to do. warships for the United States. Black is considered the best color for ! No other ships than those which Italy ships in war times. They cannot be! may possibly be induced to dispose of. seen so distinctly at night, and do not' are obtainable in Europe now. present time. as the Cubans Are Largely Negroes It Is eminently Hi That Me should Great Ex citement AtnongiSouthjCaroilna Darkeys. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Charleston. S. C. March 25. W. II. Robertson, Colonel commanding tne First (colored) Uegiment, National Guards of South Carolina, notified Gov ernor Kllerbee tonight that he had 1,000 negro soldiers ready to march toward Havana tomorrow. v Great excitement prevails among the South' Carolina negro. Koherth says he can get .6.000 men In line within a week. One company hii been organized and equipped. A conference of war among the officers of al.-the negro troops will be held Hun day, to feel the strength of the com mand and to make an appear io Slate government for arms. etc. 0EN. WHEELER S RESOLUTIONS. They provide for Appropriation of II the Money President May See Fit to Use la Case of War. Etc. By Telegraph to The Morning Post. Washington. March IS. Representa tive Wheeler (Democrat, of Alabama) Introduced In the House today a bill o provide for the safety of this coun try and to protect Its honor and pres tige." It provides that. In the event of act of war being committed prior to the: next session of the Congress, the Pres ident is authorised to accept tenders of volunteer troop, purchase arms and munitions of war. equip troope. etc. and that the necesary money to carry out these 'provisions is hereby appro priated. ,
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