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ble for the Maine Disaster.
AN OFFICIAL’S STATEMENT
'iolent Words Attributed to Secretary
Congosto—Qnoted as Saying That. Spain
is Prepared for War and That He
Hopes Hostilities Will Come.
Havana, via Key West, Fla., March
4.—A high American official here, whose
position is such that his name cannot
be used, but who has been connected
with the investigation of the Maine dis-
aster, said yesterday:
“There is absolutely no doubt that
the Maine was blown up by a. subma-
rine mine. The Board of Inquiry is
in posession of undeniable proof that
such was the case. You cannot make
it too emphatic. My information is di-
rect and postive.”
“The finding of the court,” continued
this official, “may be held back for two
months, though a report will probably
be made to Washington as soon as the
sessions are concluded.
“One witness examined by the board,
when sitting at Havana. said that not
for three years had a vessel been
moored at the same broy as the Maine.
This witness thought it strange when
the Maine was placed there by the Ha.-
vana. harbor master.
“The fact that some plate were found
at a distance from the ship does not
prove that the first explosion was in-
ternal. A mine may have merely loos-
ened the plates and caused the internal
explosion, which hurled the plates out-
ward and away from the ship.”
It is stated on good authority that
Pinkerton detectives are here working
in the interest of the Spanish. They
are said to be keeping a. close watch
on the investigation. It is also said
that American secret agents have made
a. full investigation of the Havana de-
fenses and that a report is now on its
way to W'ashington detailing the plans
of fortifications, the number of guns
and men, etc.
Several United States naval officers
who up to three days ago held the ac-
cident theory say they have changed
their views. Now they all profess to
believe in nothing but an external ex-
plosion.
Secretary Congosto is reported to
have made the following remarks to
a party of Americans who went to see
General Blanco:
“thy do you beard the lion in his
den? Is America. prepared for war?
Spain is. Your country has constantly
insulted and humiliated mine. I hope
war will come soon. We hate Ameri-
ca. We have everything to gain and
nothing to lose. I am a cold~blooded
Spaniard and would prefer to die in
Cuba. to elsewhere.”
He is said to have spoken with great
vehemence. He intimated that Spain
had practically lost Cuba and that
therefore she had nothing left to fight
for but national honor.
N0 NEW FACT 8.
Strong Indications, However, That the
the Explosion Was Not an Accident.
Washington, March 4.—Men who are
not carried away by their emotions or
influenced by any material interests
that might be affected by the fluctua-
tions of the market, find nothing in
the situation with relation to the Maine
disaster to excite a. war spirit one day
and to restore peace the next day. The
war days and the peace days are light-
ed by exactly the same known facts.
According to the best of authoritv i
:that seven of these had been killed.
here there is as yet no official informa—
tion showing conclusively that the de—
struction of the Maine was the result
of foul play, nor has there been re—
ceived a line or a word of information
to modify the serious aspect of the sit-
uaticn.
If the excitement is greater on one
day, or if on another day there is a
sudden calm, neither condition of mind,
is reflected from any additional advices
the administraton has on the subject.
It is true now, as it was at the be-
ginning that the administration does ,
not want war. It is also true that
preparations for war are being made.
It is believed to be true that the ad-
ninistration has to-day no better
knowledge of the prospects of war or
peace than it possessed a week ago.
The question depends upon two un-
known things—first, upon the report of ;
the Board of Inquiry; second, upon the
course of Spain after that report has
been received. As: the case was stat—
ed very clearly today, a. very serious
situation was presented when the
Maine was destroyed in the Havana
harbor. At the time of the explosion
the assumption of an accident was
stronger than it has been at any time
smce.
Eliminating all the sensational Stories
that have been circulated and consid-
ering only official reports and evi-
dences, which are universally accepted,
the indications are strong that the ex-
plosion was not from an internal
source, There is the best of authority
for the statement that no official re-
ports, nor unofficial information, have
been received by the departments to
strengthen the accident theory. The
progress of minor developments to dis~
credit the accident
consistent and steady.
The efforts made by the administra-
tion to co iteract the influence of Sec-
retary Long‘s expression of opinion are
regarded as indicating that it-is not
deemed safe or wise to commit the ad-
ministration so far in the effort to calm
public sentiment. As anxious as is the
President to guard against popular ex-
citement, it is fully understood that
the situation does not warrant such an
expression of confidence as would en—
tirely dispel apprehension. The sit-
uation is declared to be graver, rather
than otherwise, yet not such as to ren-
der hostilities inevitable, or to destroy
the hope .of a. satisfactory settlement
of the whole question.
The administration will indulge this
The
belief is generally entertained that the
destruction of the‘Maine will be de—
termined by the board to have been
by an explosion from the outside. What
will be the result of such a report must
be determined by the nature of the evi-
dence cited in support of the report,
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nnd the action of Spain when the re-
port is presented. The situation ap-
pears to be neither more peaceful nor
more threatening than it has been since
the belief has gained ground that the
explosion was of external origin.
No Report From the Board.
Vv’ashington, March 4,—11 is ''''
absolutely at the Navy Depa
that any' letter or report.
received from the Court of . _-
to the result of the investiznim. It;
said that all reports to this of? ..
false and that no word has col-:21;
the court, not even the inform-lunar;
to when the board would ream lie 13:.--
vane.
The denial was given out in ill“ ‘
to a statement published in Z-Ievx -.
that a secret report had been made.
The original orders to the Court were
issued to Admiral Sicurd, as com—
mander of the fleet to which the Maine
belonged, and it has the technical
standing of an admirzil’s court, report-
ing directly to him both as to its
movements an das to its final report
on the cause of the disaster.
The understandil 1:; here is ‘1th the
(“curt has not ended its work. but will
return to Havana to take testimony
which has been delayed by the diffi-
culties in the way c: the (livers.
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MR. LONG’S STATEMENT.
Sensational Stories About the Secretary’s
Expressions of Personal Opinion.
March 4.—Despite the
Havana as to the
“’ashingfon,
dispatches from
and although there seems to be a unan—
imous opinion that the wreck was
caused by outside agencies, there is no
change in the official feeling in W‘ash—
ingtcn, nor in appearances at the State,
View and Navy departments. At the
latter building the officers have all got
down to the routine work again, and
there is little or no excitement. simply
because little or no official informa-
tion is being received.
The attempt to make much of Secre—
tary Long’s personal remarks on Tues-
day has fallen flat in all save sensa-
tional quarters, and it was hardly nec—
essary for Secretary Alger to make a
statement that Secretary Long’s words
had no official effect. The attempt to
connect Secretary Long’s utterances
with the effect on the market is only
another instance of how utterly reck-
less certain newspapers are in all that
relates to the Maine disaster.
The report of the Secretary's retire-
ment from the Cabinet or any embar-
rassment resulting from expressing his
personal opinion is as utterly baseless
as the rumor which spread aroundfihe
Navy Department yeterday tha fthe
1,500,000 grains of quinine, which is to
be sent to'Cuba among the supplies for
the relief of the suffering, was really
not quinine but smokeless powder, and
was to be smuggled into Cuba. in this
way for ‘the use of the insurgents. This
story is on a par with the so—called
"news” now being furnished by certain
papers.
The Navy Department has had no di—
rect word from the Court of Inquiry as
to its return to Havana, and it is stated
that the court is not under the orders
of the department, for from the time
it was organized it was to act for itself
and direct its own movements.
The only matter of interest at the
State Department yesterday was the
request of the Japanese Minister for
the names of Japanese sailors lost by
the explosion of the Maine. The Jap-
anese Minister requested the State De-
partment to furnish him with the
names of the Japanese killed and
wounded, explaining that this request
was made so that he could inform the
relatives of the sailors in Japan as to
their fate. The State Department is-
sued a. statement that there were nine
subjects of Japan on the Maine, and
This announcement caused some spec—
ulation about the department as to
what the course of the Japanese Gov-
ernment would be in case the verdict
of the court was against Spain.
It was stated at both the State and
Navy departments that all he men on
board the Maine had enlisted and sail-
' ed under the American flag, and were
thus considered citizens of the United
States. All enlisted men took the oath
of allegiance, and if. in the course of
theory, has been _
events, indemnity was asked for the
' loss of American sailors, the Japanese,
cause of the explosion on the Maine,-
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MADRID IS AROUSED
The American—set at Hong
Kong Creates Excitement.
THINK MANILA IS MEANT
A Spaniard Quoted as Saying That if the
Americans Attack the Phillippiues a
Spanish Fleet \Vill Be Sent to New
York—“Preparing for the Worst.”
Madrid, March 4.—The public is much
exercised over the report of the pres—
ence of a squadron of United States
war ships at Hong Kong, as it is pre-
sumed the vessels intend to threaten
Manilla, the capital of the Philippine
Islands, in the event of war between
.the United States and Spain.
The Imparcial, in an article headed
“To Manilla—To New York,” quoted an.
unnamed high personage 'who scouts
the idea of an imminent rupture, and
says:
“The presence of the war ships at
Hong Kong is only Washington's pol-
icy, with the view of contenting the
jingoes.”
The “high personage” is said to have
added: .
“But America. has not so many war
ships as to warrant such bold action.
If the Yankees go to the Phillippines
the Spaniards will go to New York.”
The Globe remarks: “The Govern-
ment is alive to the critical situation,
and is silently preparing for the worst.
But it is too diplomatic to disclose the
procedure by which it is preparing for
emergencies.
“Fortunately, the tranquil prepara-
tions of the Government are the best
assurance that it will be ready when
the occasion requires it. The public,
seeing the coolness of Senor Sagasta,
should comprehend that he means acts
and not words. However limited the
public’s confidence in the Premier,
they, like ourselves, have confidence
that better days will dawn promptly.’
THE SITUATION lN HAVANA.
Possibility of Danger to Americans—En-
thusiasm for the Vizcaya.
Havana, Cuba, via Key West, March
4.—While criticising the naval dive-rs
for slowness in their work on the wreck
of the Maine, it must be remembered
that it is a grim, dangerous and diffi-
cult task. In muddy, foul water,
through a. mass of riven steel, bent
iron, shattered gratings and ladders.
over upturned hatches, heaped up coal.
scattered ammunition, guns, chests.
machinery and electric wires, they
must make or cut their way. They
exercise great care lest the air tube be
severed by sharp projections. Already
many have had bad falls in the uncer-
tain light and difficult passages. It is
certain, however, that all the haste pos-
sible is greatly to be desired. The huge
- weight of the wreck causes it to sink
daily deeper into the soft mud of the
harbor, making the task of examining
it more difficult. While no outsider is
allowed on the wreck, the patrol lines
are not so rigid as formerly, and the
hosts of visitors are allowed to sail
quite close to the upheaved mass of
debris.
The question is frequently asked,
“Are Americans in danger in Havana?”
The only truthful answer ever given
by a. well-informed resident or Ameri-
can, official or layman, is: “We think
not; we don’t know.” Of course, Span-
ish officials who will talk on the sub-
ject deprecate any idea of danger; but
they are as much in the dark as the
' rest. A well-informed Cuban of high
as well as those of other nations, would ,
be included.
that among the Maine's crew were
sailors of all nationalities except Spain.
Spain Cannot “Buy Ships.
London, March 4.-—The three Chilian
‘warships which Spain was reported
trying to purchase are the ironclads
Presidente Pinto, Presidente Errazuriz
and Esmeralda. The Chilian Charge
fered double the price that the ships
have cost, but his Government, he un-
. derstands, refuses to sell.
It was a singular fact 3
social position and on good terms with
the Government, said:
“Of course, in the low dives and sa-
loons there are constant boasts by irre- {
sponsible persons as to what they in-
tend to do to the Americans; but these
people are only dangerous in case riot-
ous demonstrations come from other
quarters, such, for instance, as the vol-
unteers. In the ten years’ war the
volunteers shot many innocent people
and were controlled with difficulty; but
it seems probable that dissatisfaction
is more likely to be manifested later
against the autonomists or against
Gen. Blanco and his staff than against
the Americans, since the impression is
daily stronger, thai only a. short time
' will elapse ere Cuba will be annexed to
: ness or duty.
d’Affaires here says that Spain has Of_ and the variations of temperature are
’ i sudden and violent, causing much sick-
= ness, especially the grip.
I Valparaiso, Chili, March 4.—Chili will i
not sell any warships to Spain. The
‘ tion to sell warships to any nation, and
even if disposed to do so would not sell
{to Spain or the United States under
'present conditions. The Government
i denies that Spain has made any defin-
lite proposition on the subject.
Explosion at Big Powder )Iill.
Wilmington, Del., March 4.—This city
was shocked violently last night by an
explosion of powder at the mills of the
Dupont Powder Company on the Bran-
dywine. There was much excitement
throughout the" city, as it was sus—
,~pected that a. disaster had occurred at
the mills.
It was learned that the explosion was
caused by a. premature disc large in a
test of giant powder which is being
rushed through for the Government.
House Blocks the Artillery Bill.
IVashington, March 4.~-The Hawley
bill for the creation of two additional
regiments of artillery will not be ta '—
cn up in the House to—day,
its fiends had hoped. T
can members of the Committee on
Rules gave the matter smite considera-
tion after adjournment last night, but
no conclusion was reached, and for
the present at least the CommittEe on
Military Affairs will not be given time
for its consideration.
C‘.
he Republi-
Great Britain has opened negotiations
for a. convention with Rossini-ind Ger-
many on the Chinese situation.
:Government declares it has no inten- ;
or under the protection of the United
States.”
There are no signs of demonstration
against the Americans, and stories to
the contrary, thus far, are vithout
foundation. Still, Havana. is no place
now for those without the calls of busi-
The season is inclement,
Greater demonstrations of welcome
could not have been accorded the Viz-_
caya had she been the most powerful
battleship in the world.
and crew will be the objects of constant
and generous social attentions. It had
been prophesied that her arrival would
be a. signal for demonstrations against
this, that or the other party or official;
but, as usual, there was no truth in
the predictions. A few shouted for
Weyler, but not enough to atract the
slightest attention from the police.
News as to the movements of the in-
surgents is scarcer here since the Maine
explosion than usual. No official decla-
ration has been received from General
Maximo Gomez as to the disaster, so
far as is known, but, of course, he and
his followers regard the affair as due to
Spanish treachery.
“’ill Leave General Clay.
Richmond, Ky., March 4.—Mrs. Dora
Richardson Clay, wife of Cassius M.
Clay, expects to live at Valley View
with her brother John and his family.
She told the owners of the cottages
who gave her prices that Mr. Clay was
putting up the money with which to
buy. This is taken as conclusive proof
that a final separation has been agreed
upon, and that the General will get her
:1 comfortable home.
India’s New Scourge.
lla‘nbay, March 43—3310 Government
"(ill-ilwr for the Godavery district of
in} Madras Presidency telegraphs that
:3. disease called black blister has ap—
peared at I’uirkal and Tuit- .
her of deaths from which '
a. day.
Her officers-
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THE LATTIMER SHOOTING.
George A. Coxe, Representing Austrian
Government, in Court.
VVilkesbarre, Pa.., March 4.~—': 1": ’L'l‘ll‘u-
of Sheriff Martin and his d:>:’.u~.::x? f
the shooting of the strikers at '
mer on September 10 last,
very slowly yesterday. .
Deputy Hess was recalled. 511.3: .‘.'s
cross-examination was confines. :. .i».~
said that he kept his gun : :»
shooting for his own protect; '
was sure he did not fire a shot:
heard no command given to ifl‘c, 12...}?
does not know what men of his
pany did shoot.
Although the life of the Sheriff was
in great peril, the witness
did not order his company to .. . ,.
the strikers, as he was afraid that "the
Sheriff might possibly be shot instead,
as he was in the midst of the bunch" of
strikers.
During the morning session Attorney
George A. Coxe, of Philadelphia. more
senting the Austrian Government.
made his first appearance since the trial.
commenced. Mr. Coxe stated that his
visit was purely an unofficial one, as
he had a representative here all the
time, and was kept well informed on
the case.
John L. Salem, a deputy, was called
He was in Company A. He said that
there was considerable noise at Lam--
mer. The Sheriff was pushed to the
side of the road by the rioters, he said.
W'itness saw two men menace the
Sheriff with a revolver.
Deputy C. J. Haine went on the stand,
in the afternoon. He testified that at
West Hazleton he saw John Sindex
raise a stone to strike Deputy Platt.
At lizrleigh a. striker waved his club
and cried, “Come on!” .
“A: Lattimer the Sheriff went out
along. In his left hand was his proc-
lamation. Two men with revolvers
tried to shoot him. I heard a shot.
and then I fired once. I thought all
our lives were in danger.”
On cross-examination witness named
all the members of his squad, Company
B, and told who stood at his right and
left. “I did not see any others fire,”
he said. "I think some shots were
fired on the left from the Lattimer
company. I think the first shot came
from the mob. It was a revolver shot.”
Sheriff Martin was recalled and ask-
ed if? he observed any weapons on the
strikers at \Vcst Hazleton. He an-
swered that he saw three men with re—
volvers in their hip pockets. On cross-
examination he said he did not con-
verse with any of them nor did he ar-
rest them. Asked if any of the men
in line at Lattimer had not been sworn
in as deputies, he said: “Well, there
were not many who had not been sworn
in.”
T. M. Coniff. a tipstaff, said that on
the night of the shooting he met Sheriff
Martin in the Court House about 8
o’clock. The Sheriff had a bruise on
his cheek and a. scratch on his ncck.
This was the last witness for the de-
tense.
The (fommomvcalth will put a few
witnesses on in rebuttal and then the
jury will be called upon to decide
whether the Lattimer strikers were
shot down in the course of duty or were
murdered. The defense will ask the
Court to instruct the jury to bring in
a verdict of not guilty.
Mr. Scarlett will speak first for the
prosecution. Mr. Palmer will then take
up the defense, followed by Mr. Lena-
hun, and District-Attorney Martin will
close for the prosecution.
It is expected that the case will go to
the jury by Tuesday night.
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Bank Note Circulation.
W'ashington, March 4.—The total
amount of outstanding national bank
note circulation on Feb. 28, as shown
by the monthly statement of the Comp-
troller of the Currency, was $224,747,032,
a decrease since Feb. 28, 1897, of $9,042,-
928, and since Jan. 31, 1898, of $1,697,874.
The amount outstanding against bonds
on Feb. 28 was $191,056,818, a decrease
in the last month of $1,667,481. The to-
tal amount of lawful money on deposit
on Feb. 28 was $33,690,214, as against
$23,234,545 on the same date last year.
The amount of registered United States
bonds on deposit on Feb. 28 to secure
circulating notes was $213,414,650, and to
secure public deposits $30,879,500.
Cornell “fins in Debate.
Ithaca, N. Y.. March 4.—The Cornell
debaters defeated those of the Univer—
sity of Pennsylvania in their debate
held here last night in the Lyceum
Theatre. The contest was the fifth
held between the universities and in
respect to the number of victories won
this decides the supremacy in favor of
Cornell. The uestion discussed was:
“Resolved, That immigration into the
United States should be restricted to
persons who can read and write the
United States Constitution in some lan-
guage, except that a. satisfactory pru-
vision should be made for those de-
pendent upon qualified immigrants."
Philadelphia Bunk Liquidation.
Philadelphia, Marc-h 4,—Thc Directors
of the Seventh National Bank have do—
cided to go into liquidation and to
merge the business in that of the
Fourth Street National Bank. The
bank is perfectly solvent. but it has ex—
perienced a decided diminution of bus:
iness of late. The Seventh National is
one of the oldest banks in the city,
having been organized in 1864. Its
capital was reduced several years ago
from $250,000 to $200,000. The Fourth
Street National Bank will honor all
checks of the other bank.
To Succeed llIr. Singcrly. .
Philadelphia, March 4.—At a meeting
of the Board of Directors of the Rec-
ord Publishing Company held yester—
day John W. Bailey was chosen presi-
dent to fill the vacancy cansed by the
death of William M. Singerly. Mr. Bai-
ley has been managing editor of the
Record for over ten years. He was
Mr. Singerly’s right-hand man. Theo-
dore W'right will continue as editor in
chief.
Birth of an Island.
Paris, March 4.—-An islnxi. it is an-
lnounced here, has suddenly appeared
on the northwest cor-rs; of: Borneo, op-
!posite the town of Labuun. Its birth
{appears to be due to the earthquake
‘Which happened in September, near
Kudat, in British Borneo. The island
is composed of clay ond rock. It mans;
ures 200 yards in length, by .30 in width,
and it is’constantly increasing in size. c
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