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RALEIGH. N. C., MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1898.
No. 114
THIRD EDITION
BLANCO'S PROCLAMATION TUES
DAY.
MAINE HORROR IN THE SENATE.
EFFECT OF ARMISTICE.
SPANISH CONSULS NOT LEAVING
Armistice Idea Unpopular, and Blanco Ca
bles Spanish Premier to Know Who He is
to Treat With.
By Cable to The Morning Post.
Havna, April 10.—Gen. Blanco has
received instructions from Madrid to
issue the proclamation declaring the
proposed armistice.
He answered by asking Premier
Sagasta, with whom he was expected
to treat with concerning the armistice.
When Blanco receives a reply, the
proclamation will be issued, probably
on Tuesday.
The idea of armistice i's not popular.
The warlike spirit of the volunteers
and people is still unabated. Nobody be
lieves Spain can back down, and if such
a thing should happened, the Spaniards
here declare they will show the blood
they have in their veins.
Meanwhile the preparations for war
continue.
NO ARMISTICE WITH REBELS.
President’s Message Transmitted
Spain Will Not Recognize Their Belliger
ency In That Way—Merely a “Suspension
of Hostilities”—Evidently a Trick to
Fool Europe and Get U. S. Warships With
to Congress Today
drawn.
By Cable to The Morning Post.
Madrid, April 10.—The cabinet
issued an official note which says
has
that
Strong Evidence Secured by the Foreign
Re ations Committee to Warrant Saying
a Spanish Mine, Fired by Spanish Offi
clals. Caused the Explosion.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Washington, April 10.—Congress and
the country will probably be surprised
at the wide scope of the report to be
made by the Senate Foreign Relations
Committee on the investigation into the
explosion of the “Maine.”
In addition to the evidence taken by
the Naval oBard of Enquiry, which has
received careful consideration by the
committee, many witnesses have been
examined and every possible means of
throwing any light on the cause of the
disaster has ben taken by the commit
tee.
While the utmost reticence is main
tained as to the nature of the testi
mony, and the conclusions reached,
from casual remarks made by its mem
bers it is apparent that they have suf
ficient information in their possession
to warrant the deduction that the ex
plosion was not only caused by a mine
planted by the Spanish authorities, but
that Spanish officers were guilty of the
firing of it.
In addition to this, Gen. Lee is ex
pected to contribute some strong and
valuable evidence.
Conditions May Cause an Even Graver Cri- The Most Important One Denies Reports
sis as Far as Congress Is Concerned—May
Form a Closer Bond Between Spain and
That He Had Been Ordered Home, and
Declines to Leave Tampa.
Europe-Cuban Junta’s Representatives By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Says insurgents Will Not Cease Fighting.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Washington, April 10.—The effect
the armistice has been the subject
much speculation since the moment
Tampa, Fla., April 10.—Senor Pedro
' Solis, the Spanish consul , for Florida,
°f the most important Spanish consul in
of the United States, refuses to leave
of Tampa, notwithstanding the impending
, , x trouble,
the arrival of the news here last night. ~ xx x
] Consul Solis emphatically denies that
The fact that it has been granted, ^ e ^ as received any orders from the
chiefly as the result of the pressure
brought to bear on Spain by the Pope
and the principal powers of Europe,
especially the latter, leads to much
' Spanish Consul General or the Spanish
Minister authorizing him to leave his
post, and the report that he has pack
ed his effects.
a a Hom
10 mmi mil ■
Ready to Follow Whatever Policy Con-
gress May Adopt.
HOPES FOR PEACE
the Ministers have authorized General
Blanco to suspend hostilities in Cuba,
for such time as he thinks convenient,
in order to prepare the way for peace.
Senor Correa, the Minister of War,
has made a statement, which is printed
in the Imparcial, in which he says:
“It is a mistake to say the govern
ment has granted armistice to the re
bels. I would not have agreed to that;
would rather have left the cabinet, for
such action would be tantamount to
recognizing the rebels as belligerents.
What the government has agreed to,
in response to the powers’ invitation is.
to SUSPEND HOSTILITIES for sue
a time as General Blanco may deem
expedient, as prepartory to peace.
If, during the truce, there are im
portant submissions; if the United
States withdraws its men-of-war from
the neighborhood of Cuba and the Phil-
lippines, all will be well, and the way
to peace speedily arranged.
But if not, then war will be continued
in Cuba, and the .powers will be obliged
to ask of the United States absolute
neutrality, and a dissolution of the fili
bustering committee in New York.
“All this does not prevent the Span
ish from continuing to make military
preparation’s, and to place the penrn-
ARMISTICE COMES TOO LATE.
Spain’s Last Card Was Played Too Slowly
to Change the Policy of the United States,
it is Believed.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Washington, April 10.—The interest
ing and unexpected, if not very highly
important development, the declaring
of an armistice by Spain in Cuba, has
come too late to change the policy of
the United States in dealing with the
Cuban question, and the settling of its
score against Spain, it is
lieved here.
This seems to be the
opinion as expressed by
generally be-
consensus of
many of the.
leading men of the country now in
Washington. The press takes the same
view of the matter, The Post express
ing itself in these words:
The proclamation is apparently issued
too .e to be effective in Cuba or to
conjecture as to how far the influences
of the European powers will be given
to Spain in support of it because of its
having yielded to their solicitations.
Heretofore the movement of the pow
ers has been regarded as neutral and
disinterested but the tenor of the des
patches indicate that now a closer bond
between them and Spain may result.
As to its effect on the Administration
at Washington, one of the leading Re
publican members of the House Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs is quoted as
saying that the armistice, instead of
relieving the situation of its bellicose
tendency, would now exaggerate it.
Another Republican member of the
same committee said:
“I do not believe,” he said, “that the
armistice arranged at this late day by
Spain will affect the attitude of the Uni
ted States. There is every reason why
Spain should want an armistice now,
and it might be significant as a central
motive that the rainy season with all
the horrors it has to the unacclimatized
Spanish soldiery, will set in within
three weeks and continue until about
November.
“Everybody knows what its effects
have been on the troops sent over from
the peninsula, and in the present con
tingency, with her resources practically
exhausted, continued activity of the in
surgents, coupled with the fatal work
of the season may mean, and I think
would mean, a fatal termination of the
Spanish cause in the conflict. Its ob
jects are relief from the hoped-for
avoidance of action by this country as
well as delay with the insurgents until
a more auspicious season.
“In that view, I am against its con-
HURRAHING FOR SPANISH ARMY.
A Cousin of the Juvenile King Makes a
Speech to the Crowd in Madrid, Etc
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Madrid, April 10.—10 p. m.—Dense
crowds are assembled tonight in
central square, cheering for Spain
the army.
General Gastelvi, a cousin of
young King, addressed the crowd,
the
and
the
and
was loudly cheered for his patriotic
utterances.
Nothing of any note occurred today
at the American Legation, but there
is a strong force of police in that
vicinity.
FRENCHsPRESS ON ARMISTICE.
Alludes to Spain’s “Prudence” and “Rea
sonableness.” and Says U. S. Would Re
volt Conscience of World if Advances
Are Not Accepted.
By Cable to The Morning Post.
Paris, April 10.—The tone of the press
here suggests that Spain has succeed
ed in clouding the issue, and making
herself appear as patient and moderate
in the face of American aggression.
The Temps says: “Spain has given
fresh proofs of her prudence, reason
ableness and patriotism. Hence the fu
ture interests and honor of Spain are in
the hands of the diplomacy of Euro
“As for the United States, the"
revolt the conscience of ^^
world if they did not
vances of Spain.”
THE “NEW or
'A*sco.”
AND “SAN
The Beb, ca New Purchases^Heard From
.trough an Incoming Steamer.
^Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Butler Introduces a Resolution to Recognize
Cuban Independence.
Madrid in a State of Ferment—Populace Throngs the Streets—Many Ar
rests Made—Minister Woodford’s House Protected From Hostile
Demonstration-
^Madrid, April 11—12 m—The city is in great disorder and
Ihe populace wildly excited. Crowds are surging through the
streets. At least one hundred persons have been arrested, in
cluding General Bourdon and many journalists.
The most extraordinary efforts to preserve order have barely
prevented open demonstrations against the residence of Gen
eral Woodford, the American minister.
The troops are now on waiting orders in their barracks,
ready to respond at a moment’s notice.
sula, the Canary and Balearic islands,
and Porto Rico, in a state of defence.”
The report that the conditions of the
armistice include the withdrawal of the
American fleets from near Cuba and
the Philippines is reproduced every
where, but there is nothing to substan
tiate its truth.
It transpires that the Ministers of
War and Marine, at the Cabinet meet
ing on Saturday, strenuously opposed
armistice, on the ground that it im
plied the disparagement of Spanish
arms.
The newspapers today either accept
the situation gloomily or bitterly re
proach the Government.
El Liberal says the Government has
signed a blank form which others will
fill.
Spain yields everything to the voice
of Europe, yet the crisis is only be
ginning, for the collective note of the
powers shows that Spain’s surrender
will serve as a basis for new negotia
tions.
The Imparcial angrily attacks the
Cabinet Ministers for boasting that
, they would never yield and then yield
ing.
El Paris makes a spread of the news
under the headline, in huge type:
change the attitude of the United
States. Pope Leo XIII., aided by the
European powers, is said to have been
instrumental in bringing about this
tardy action on the part of the Queen
and her Cabinet. The armistice is not
coupled with any promise to withdraw
the Spanish army from Cuba or to haul
down the Spanish flag. The insurgent
army will not accept it.
President McKinley’s course of ac
tion is unchanged. At noon tomorrow
his message, recommending, as it
stands, armed intervention in Cuba,
will be transmitted to Congress, sup
plemented with the latest advices from
Minister Woodford regarding the ar
mistice proclamation, and accompanied
by the reports of American consuls, dis
closing officially the wretched and de
moralizing condition of affairs that has
existed in Cuba during the past three
years.
Members of the administration be ¬
sideration for a moment. Our position New York, April 10.—Word of the
at this time with reference to Spa 11 delated United States cruisers “San
contemplates, first, intervention in nu-I Francisco” and “New Orleans,” which
manity’s cause, which would not b i ful- -sailed from Gravesend for this port
manity’s cause, which would not hi Iul-
filled; by ^J Lhing otaort entire
sweeping away of Spanish sovereignty,
and second, the destruction of the
Maine. I repeat that I do not believe
that the armistice at this time will, or
it certainly should not, have any bear
ing on our attitude in the situation.”
The conditions suggested, if correctly
understood, may cause a new and
even graver crisis. They may serve to
accentuate the feeling of resentment
which already so largely obtains in the
Senate and House.
Mr. Quesada, the representative of
the Cuban Junta in this city, said: “The
Cubans are glad to see their beligerency
at last recognized by the Spanish gov
ernment. Cubans will not cease fight-
March 26th, arrived,-today through the
North German Lloyd steamship “Al
ler.”
The “Aller” passed within ten miles
of the cruisers 2 o’clock Friday after
noon. Capt. Nierich surmised that the
warships were making about ten knots
an hour.
The point where they were sighted is
about 1,110 miles from Sandy Hook, and
2,160 miles from Gravesend. The
cruisers covered 2,160 knots in twelve
days, or at trate of 180 a day. If they
do no better than this they will not get
here until Thursday. If they finish
the voyage at a ten-knot gait they will
be hereTuesday morning.
IN HIS MESSAGE THE PRESIDENT ASKS CONGRESS TO AUTHOR
IZE AND EMPOWER HIM TO TAKE MEASURES TO SECURE FULL
AND FINAL TERMINATION OF HOSTILITIES BETWEEN THE GOV
ERNMENT OF SPAIN AND THE PEOPLE OF CUBA, AND TO SECURE
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STABLE GOVERNMENT CAPABLE OF
MAINTAINING ORDER AND OBSERVING ITS INTERNATIONAL OB
LIGATIONS. INSURNG PEACE AND TRANQULTY AND SECURITY OF
ITS CITIZENS AS WELL AS OUR OWN, AND TO USE SUCH MILITARY
AND NAVAL FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AS MAY BE NECES
SARY FOP. THESE PURPOSES.
AFTER RECOMMENDING THAT THE DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLIES
BE CONTIUED THE PRESIDENT CLOSES HIS MESSAGE:
“THE ISSUE IS NOW WITH CONGRESS. IT IS A SOLEMN RE
SPONSIBILITY. I HAVE EXHAUST-ED EVERY EFFORT TO RELIEVE
THE INTOLERABL CONDITION OF AFFAIRS WHICH IS AT OUR
DOORS. I AM PREPARED TO. EXECUTE EVERY OBLIGATION
IMPOSED UPON ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAW. I
AWAIT YOUR ACTION.”
THE PRESIDENT ACKNOWLEDGES THE RECEIPT OF INFORMA
TION OF THE PROCLAMATION OF SUSPENSION OF HOSTILITIES AND
SAYS, “IF THIS MEASURE ATTAINS A SUCCESSFUL RESULT, THEN
OUR ASPIRATIONS AS A CHRISTIAN, PEACE-LOVING PEOPLE WILL
BE REALIZED. IF IT FAIL IT WILL BE ONLY ANOTHER JUSTIFICA
TION FOR OUR CONTEMPLATED ACTION.”
SENATOR BUTLER INTRODUCED A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING
THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA AND DEMANDING SPAIN WITH DRAW
HER TROOPS FROM THE ISLAND. THE MESSAGE ALSO GIVES THE
, PRESIDENT POWER TO INFORCE THE DEMAND.
THE SENATE HAS ADJOURNED UNTIL TOMORROW- ,
THE MESSAGE REVIEWS THE MAINE DISASTER AND SAYS THAT
SPAIN HAS NOT ANSWERED HIS NOTE ON THAT SUBJECT. HE
“Great Betrayal. Spain Sold.” It hints
that the present public excitement
a suitable time for a revolution.
LEE ARRIVES THIS MORNING
is
At Tampa, Fla., Not Washington, Whera
He Cannot Arrive Before Tomorrow-De
lay in the Steamer’s Arrival the Cause.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Tampa, Fla., April 10.—An enormous
crowd went to Port Tampa to meet the
steamships “Olivette” and ‘‘Margaret”
of the Plant system this afternoon.
The steamers were delayed in leaving
Key West, but the fact was only made
known here this afternoon, and caused
great disappointment, as hundreds of
old Confederate veterans had assembled
to welcome Gen. Lee.
Both ships will reach here tomorrow
morning, the “Olivette” about 8 o’clock,
and the “Margaret” several hours later.
On the arrival of the “Olivette” Gen.
lieve that peace and independence
might have been established in Cuba
without war and with honor to the
United States but for the culminating
act of atrocity, the blowing up of the
battleship “Maine” in Havana harbor
for which the administration, no less
than Congress, holds Spain responsible.
Therefore, while this crime itself is not
to be treated as the casus belli, it nev
ertheless serves to make the policy of
this Government fixed and unalterable
that Spain must evacuate the island.
Congress will promptly pass a reso
lution directing armed intervention, as
recommended by the President. A sep
arate Resolution for the recognition of
the Cuban republic will no doubt be
reported to permit Senators and Rep
resentatives to go on record on this
proposition.
ing nor entertain any negotiations
which have not for their basis the ab
solute independence of the Island of
Cuba.”
COM. BROWNSON STARTS HOME.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and other of our
Cuban consuls are now on American
soil. The effects of the United States
Consulate General at Havana are in
charge of the British consul.
All the steamship companies have
discontinued, for the present, their trips
to Spanish seaports in Cuba, and press
communication by cable with Havana
will be affected, since all American
newspaper men have returned to this
country. A decree for their banishment
had been prepared by Gen. Blanco, who
notified them he would sign it the mo
ment hostilities began.
Rough Weather Delays the Coming of Two
New Vessels for the U S. Navy.
By Cable to The Morning Post.
London, April 10.—The United States
cruiser Topeka” and the torpedo-boat
“Somers,” which sailed yesterday from
Weymouth, have .returned to Portland.
The “Comers” met with a westerly
gale and made such fearful weather of
it that it was decided that the vessels
should put back until the storm abated.
Commander Brownson, who came to
Europe to purchase the warships and
war material for the United States
Government, was a passenger on the
“St. Paul,” which sailed yesterday for
New York.
GUN FOR WILMINGTON.
Arrival in New York of a Cargo of Rapid-
Fire Rifles, Machine Guns, Smokeless
Powder, Etc., from England.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
New York, April 10.—The Cunard.
Liner “Etruria” arrived here this
morning with a cargo of rapid-fire
rifles and machine-guns, anp
quantity of smokeless powder
Government.
It is believed the “Etruria”
over forty-six guns, purchased
land.
a large
for the
brought
in Eng-
Rapid-fire guns will be used for the
coast defense and machine-guns will be
placed on some of the warships. Two
guns each will go to fortifications, and
one each at Fort Monroe, Key West,
Wilmington, N. C., Charleston, Savan
nah, Pensacola, Mobile, New Orleans,
and Galveston.
CUBAN REFUGEES ARRIVE IN N. Y
Lee will receive an ovation.
The demonstration will be
pated in by a number of Cuban
who desire to give expression
ARMISTICE SURPRISED HAVANA
partici-
citizens,
to their
appreciation of Gen. Lee’s administra
tion of the Consul-Generalship in Cuba.
MAKES NO RECOMMENDATION IN REGARD TO IT.
BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS LISTENED TO THE
SILENCE. AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE READING IT
RED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN RELATIONS.
MESSAGE IN
WAS REFER-
The Fiying Squadron Awaiting Orders.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Fort Monroe, Va., April 10.—Every
thing is quiet on the ships of the flying
squadron today.
There was a conference of the cap
tains of the vessels, with Commander
Schley on his flagship in the morning,
at which they talked over the situation.
I Thei “Brooklyn” took on more am
munition, and there was drill on some
I of the ships.
A Meeting of Army Generals Decided to
Ask Madrid Government for an Explana
tion.
By Cable to The Morning Post.
Havana, April 10.—Great surprise, al
most consternation, was caused in offi
cial circles here by the receipt of or
ders from Madrid to suspend hostili
ties with the insurgents.
Gen. Blanco called a council, and af
terwards’ summoned the army generals
who agreed to ask the Madrid Govern
ment for an explanation of the orders.
Outside of official circles the news of
the armistice has created the most sat
isfactory impression.
To Please Europe and Pope.
By Cable to' The Morning Post.
Madrid, April 10.—El. Correo, official
organ, says:
“While America asked for an armis
tice Spain refused; but to the voice of
Europe and the Pope, even Spain, with
out dishonor, may accept the arrange
ment proposed in the interest of peace.
The Spanish Ministers refused to give
any particulars of the armistice, or any
information regarding the negotiations.
It is understood that one condition,
however, is that unless the fighting is
stopped at once the United States is
required to withdraw all material and
moral support from the insurgents.
It is believed here that President Mc
Kinley’s message to Congress will be
again postponed, at least until next
Friday.
They and the Americans in the Party Say
an Outbreak in Havana Was imminent
Last Wednesday.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
New York. April 10.—The Ward Line
steamer “Orizabar” arrived from Ha
vana this morning with 123 American
and Cuban refugees.
They left Wednesday, when.the city
was awaiting to hear whether McKin
ley’s message had gone to Congress.
A serious outbreak was expected
then, but since sailing they have had no
news and were anxious to learn
whether war had been declared.
More Troops Reach Fort Caswell Today.
By Telegraph to The Morning Post.
Petersburg, Va., April 10.—A detach
ment from Battery I., Second Heavy
Artillery, arrived here tonight from
Columbus, Ohio, en route to Fort Cas
well, N. C.
This is the second detachment from
this battery that, has been sent to this
fort during the past week.
Asiatic Squadron Getting Up-Steam.
By Cable to The Morning Post.
Hong Kong, April lO.-The'American
squadron has completed all... arrange
ments for putting to sea. Two vessels
have steam up, ^nd are ready,, to leave
at a moment’s notice. The “Baltimore
and “Hugh McCulloch” are Expected
here tomorrow.
Washington, April 10.—Gonzalo de
Quesada, Charge d’Affaires of the Cu
ban Legation, said tonight that the
Cubans .would take no notice of the
Spanish edict providing for a cessation
|of hostilities.