. for inquiry about the attitude of this
dons country to evacuate Cuba 011' figlht,
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EASTERTIDE GREETINGS BETWEEN THE AM-
FIIIE EUROPEAN
POWERS AND PRESIDENT MG iIRIEY
THEePRESIDENT TELLS HIS CALLERSTHIIT
THE SITUATION HAS BECOME INSUF—
FERIIBLE.
171711111111an, D. (3., April a.———The11e
0111011111 be no misunderstanding of the
situation and the purpose here. Both
are as firm and unyielding as ada-
Wt, and President and Congress are
If! one mind regarding them. Spain
must abandon Who, and at once,
peaceably if she will, by force of Amer:
W m if it must be so.
'A multitude of telegrams are coming
w the White House and w Congress
gifmhercishopeodpeaceandm-
dimming a belief that the withholding;
of the President’s message has opened
a way do avoid conflict. Such an idea,
Ii'f it still remains, has absolutely no
fmmdation—«less at this moment by far
than it had at any prewous time.
The quest-ion now Is not peace or
war, for there is no longer any need
nation. Spain faces a demand from
and no diplomatic interchanges on any-
thing except this one proposition are
now contemplated.
The President remains firm in this de-
termination to forcibly intervene in
Cuba if necessary to put an end To hos-
rtilities and to secure tranquility and a
-mone stable government on the island.
Information from a high source clearly
indicates that a naval demonstration
against Havana. has been mulsidmed .
and is almost certain to be made with-
in the next few days unless Spain
yields, and if this demonstration re-
sults in war The President is ready to
accept the issue.
Washington, April 8.-Preslden1t Mo-
Kinley received the Ambassadors of
five European powers at the Executive
Mansion yesterday. The Ambassadors
remained with him for neariy an hour.
Those present at the conference were
Sir Julian Pauncelfaotle, Ambassador of
Great Britain; M. Cambon, Ambassa-
dor of France; Baron Von .Hollebeo.
Ambassador of Germany; Baron Hen-
gelmueller, Ambassador of Austria;
Mr. De Wollant, Charge d’Affa‘lre-s of
Russia, and Count Vincl, the Charge
d'Affaires of the Italian Embassy.
The Ambassadors addresed the Pre-
idenrt as follows:
“The undersigned representatives of
Germany, Austria—Hungary, France,
Great Britain, Italy and Russia, duly
authorized in that «behalf, address in
the name of their respective Govern-
ments a pressing appeal to the feelings
of humanity and moderation of the
President and of .t’he American people
in their existing differences with Spain.
T-hey earnestly hope that further ne-
gotiations will lead to an agreement
which, while securing the maintenance
of peace, will afford all necessary guar-
ante-es for the re-eatabiis-hment of or-
der in Cuba.
"The Powers do not doubt that the
humanitarian and purely disinterested
rector, of this representation will be
lly recognized and appreciated by the
erlcan nation. "
The President replied:
'llhe Government of Ihé United
fates recognizes the good will which
prompted the friendly communica-'
of the representatives of Germany,
Austria-Hungary, France, Great Brit-
ain, Italy and Russia. as set forth in
fire address of your Excellencles, and
' area the hope therein expressed that"
e outcome of the situation in Cuba
ay be the maintenance of peace be-
ween the United State. and Spain by
Mug .the necessary guarantees for
we re-cstabldlhment of order in the isl-
oo «mundane the chronic condi-
in, of disturbance firm which I.
' ply injures the later-uh and mu-
tho tranqflllty of the American
I7. 3. M ulna-u-
(makes 1;: the struggle TEhus kept up at
cm doors, besides shocking its senti-
ment of humanity.
“The Gov ernmcnt of the United
States appreciates the humanitarian
and disinterested olmmcter of the com-
munication now madeon behalf of the.
PoWers named, and for its part is con-
fident that equal appreciation will be
shown for its own earnest and unsel-
fish, endeavors to fulfil a duty to hu-
manity by ending a. Situation the in-
definite prolongation of which has be-
come insufferable."
It is understood here cthat the ad-
* dress of the Powers was submitted to
the President merely for its moral ef-
fect upon Spain and upon the govern-
ments of the world generally. It was
not as an offer of mediation, but sim-
ply an appeal for peace on. the general
ground of humanity.
One of the foreign representatives
who called on The President said em--
phatically that the visit did not justify
any statement that the European con-
cert meant .to maintain peace.
They were not acting in behalf of the
concert, .he said. Their presence at the
I‘Vhite House was merely the result of
Eastertide feeling of good will tim‘ough-
out this world. The European rulers
believed that this was the proper sea-
son for using every endeavor to pre—
vent war between nations, and instruc-
tions were sent do their representatives '
in Washington. .
Similar instructions were sent to the
European representatives in Madrid
and a note of the same tenor as that
handed President McKinley was laxd'
before the Queen Regent.
SPAIN STANDS FIRM.
The Queen Regent w1u Not Offer 53-517-
mlsflco, but Will Adhere to Pre-
710119 Decisions.
Madrid, April 8.——The intimation giv-
en out yesterday to «the effect that the
an armistice in Cuba and that the in-
dications were that the Spanish Gov-
ernment would nuke important conces-
sions looking to the establishment of
peace on a basis of practical Cuban in-
dependence, is erroneous.
A semi-official note issued after a
Cabinet meeting of the Ministers says:
“The Cabinet considered every as-
pect of the situation, on the informa-
tion of the Foreign and Colonial Minis.
bars, and especially in the light of the
reports of the Ministers of War and
Marine.
“The outcome of the deliberations
was the adhesion of the Government
to all its previous decisions without
modifications, and resolutions to that
enact were adopted.”
1': is reported that the Queen Regent
has again appealed to Queen Victoria
direct, asking the latter to exert her
influence to avert war, and, it is added,
“touchingly recalled that both Victoria.
and herself are widows, and thus de-
prived of advisers."
WOODFORD ISSUES A CARD.
Tells the Don: Ho Feels Perfectly Safe
In Their Midst.
Madrid, April 8.—Un-i1ted States Min-
ister Woodtord has issued the follow-
ing statement to the Spanish press:
"The Madrid nev'vs paper-son: this morn-
ing ame filled with statements concern-
ing the American Minister which are
so inaccurate that he asks the cour-
tcsy of the press to correct them. He
does this in the 111mm: of friendship
and peace. " .
“The .proprletles of (his diplomatic po-
sition forbid has making any statement
with regard to his diplomatic action
with the Spanidr Government. But
last September the Spanish Fenian
pdbl‘ishf'the téxt'fid'fiy anew oom-
spondence which he should have at any
time with the Spanish Government, and
this permission is effective .to-day. The
Spanish Government is all complete lib-
erty to publish every word he has ever
addressed to the Foreign Office, by let—
ter, memorandum or statement.
“The American Minister has received
nothing but courtesy from the people
of Madrid. He has never had The slight-
est apprehension as to his own pe1l1go:11_—_
a11 safety or that of his famny. He is
working for peace; and, despite all ru-
moms to the contrary ‘he still hope-s
peace will be kept between Spain and
the United States, and than: peace will
soon be reestablished in Cuba, based
Upon absolute justice, with protection
for the great American interests in vthat
island and one maintenance of the
honor of Spain.” ” V
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The Crisis in Madrid.
Madrid, Spain, April s.ismEn's 1a-
conic Minister for \Var, General Cor—
rea, has at last broken his silence. In
an interview, The General says:
“War is the better of two evils. It is
better to fight foreigners than :to fight
Spaniards rising in indignation if their
honor and rights are trampled under
foot. "
The guards around the United States
Legation are trebled.
General Wocdford was at his desk
at an early hour, and many Americans
called 'to ask about the arrangements
made for their protection.
The General said he would remain
here until directed to apply for his
passports, or until they are handed to
him. He added that when he leaves
the British flag will be hoisted over the
United States Legation.-
The Philippine Islands Revolt.
Vancouver, B. 0., April 8,—From the
latest papers received from Hong Kong
it is learned that there have been ex-
citing times recently in thé Philippines,
Spanish troops being surprised and
massacred.
The revolt in the island of Luzon is
assuming as serious proportions as that
of 1896-‘97. Attacks were made upon
the Spanish quarter at Sublgand-apalit,
the rebels capturing and carrying oft? .
large quantities of ammunition All
The northern provinces are affected.
The natives refuse to pay taxes. Many
of the rich natives and half castes are
closing their business place and pre-
paring to leave the islands.
Cruiser from Rothschild?
Madrid, Spain, April 8.-——The Pan:
correspondent. of the Pals telegraphs‘
that he .hM "an" dutcwiew with Baron
Rothschild, who is alleged to have '31:";
formed him that be was purchasing a
cruiser to present to Spam, «that coun-
try having “his warmest love and 53111.14
pathy.”
The Pais furnished its reader's wixhi
further startling information 1.1. 1
night. It was to the effect that a mob
had broken loosevin W‘aShington. than.
the Spanish Legation had been 111..-
taoked, That the Spanish Minister es.—
ca.ped by jumping rthrough a winds .11
and that the arms of .Spain were torn
down.
Papal Mediation Impossible.
London, April 8.—T1he Rome corre-
spondent of the Dahy Chronicle says:
“Archbishop Ireland has cabled the
Pope that mediation is almost impossi-
ble in consequence of the resistance
of public opinion. Hi Holiness ,is much
: 11,-;er by this check .to his good in-
- Chansons Just-s” 11m .-
Lenlions.
“The Cuban insurgents, it is said,
have cabled the Auropean committee
{that they will not agree to an armis-
unless Cuban in- '
tic-e or disarmamen‘
dependence is proclaimed.”
Would Starve in About Two Weeks.
Havana, April 8, via Key West—The
leading Havana importers of food stuffs
and local wholesalers in provisions
were yesterday called to the palace by
Bianca’s Commissary-General, and
questioned as to the amount of supplies
on hand.
It was estimated that in the event
of a. blockade supplies cannot last over
two weeks.
New York, April 8.—It is announced
that the New York, Susquehanna and
Western lemad, which was recently
absorbed by J. Pierpont Morgan on
behalf of the Erie Railroad, would run
its t1 aims into the Erie Railroad de-
:1 1, Jersey City, on and after June 1.
The trains are now being run into the
l‘-;.;nsylva.nia Railroad depot.
LING IN couchess.
Mem',.u~s of‘ Both Honda. Take Delay
With Good Grace. ‘
“."asliingwn, April S—Oongress is
more contentedly waiting the action of
the President this time than on any
of the previous Wm of delay. No
reasonable man is finding any fault“
because of Rhe postponement of the‘
THE FE:
message until Monday, and much less:
ihe believed the situation Would permit
is heard than fonnerly in criticism of
the President’s course. This is primar-
ily due to the reason assigned bar this
delay, the desire to get Americans out
of Cuba. before trouble begins. No hot-
lread is so eager for immediate ven-
geance as to desire to take the risk of
slaughtering a. few hundred Americans
in Cuba, and since there is no way of
dispioving that this is the real purpose
of the delay, nothing can be done but
to wait patiently.
Sentiment here is ramdly formulat-
ing and this breathing spell will prove
of inestima-blc value. 'llhe leaders are
now bending every energy to hold the
Republican party, administration and
Congress together on this question, and
with prospectsof success.
It is reported here that Consul-Gen-
eral Lee will be in Washing-ton on Sun.-
‘day, and will appear before the Senate
committee.
wreck is of no value. Spain. ought to
be g to have it WY W9 ..
, guns. the bottom’ofth' ~’ ' have).
obnoxious do the United States.”
ban speech, «saying that he was 'for a
declaration of war, and thought there
Was ample justification for such a.
measure. Mr. Morgan and Secretary
Alger had recommended the improve-
ment of Mobile harbor a5 a war neces—
sits“.
Mr. Allison (Re-1)., Iowa) read a tele—
gram from the Secretary regarding this
matter, in which General Alger said
that the thought it would be well to
deemn the harbor at Mobile alter the
present crisis had passed, but that he
was in favor of doing anvlhing 11:11.11 to
(‘98an the channel. which wcull allow
warships to ente1, as It W‘JUIL‘ mak1
one more place to defend.
Mr. White (Dem. Cal.) said it was
evil c—nt sthat our harbors were not
1); erly defended by fortifications in
15} emergency, ‘into whx .1'1 We are so
aQIIll' lllohed."
JQUESADA SPEAKS FOR CUBA.
He To‘ is the House Committee of the
Republic’ 5 Affairs.
\Vashington, April 8.—- The House
Committee on Fo1eign Affairs had Se-
nor- Quesada, of the Cuban Ju11;a, b3-
forej‘t'hem for an hour yesterday. He
was. questioned as, to the condition of
the; Cuban Government, .its extent and
facilities. '
Mr. Quesada was asked as to the
government of the Republic of Cuba,
which the United States is asked 1-1
recognize, and members say he gave :1.
full and satisfactory statement. He
described the (territory in possession of
the insurgents, the government in
Puerto Principe and Santiago prov—
inces. In the former province, he said,
.t-here were 250,000 people Who acknowl-
edge allegiance to the republican gov-
ernment. Four hundred thousand dol-
larg, he said, had been collected in
Taxes. The capital of the republic, he
said, (had been twice dislodged, but it
was in working order. He explained
the functions of the government.
If the United States should intervene
without recognizing the independence
of the republic, be 58.16,“. would be a.
virtual declaration of war against the
Insurgents as well as the Spanish.
Maine Wreck No on to Spain.
Washington, ‘Arpll 8.—Captaln Sign-
beg‘the late. commander of 1the Maine,
on reading the telegram stating that
Spain claimed. possession of the Maine
wreck, beam libs Halted States flag
had. been hauled down. and:
“I do not believe that it is so. The
had their breech locks removed, are
consequently, are of no value.
“For Spain do make such a demand
now would be false diplomacy and very
Ensign Powelson, who is attached
to the Fern, while aboard {the wreck
yesterday was peremptonily ordered
away by the Spanish gunboat Legazp’s
commander. Mr. Powelson at first de-
murred, but afiterward left rthe wreck
and returned to the Fern.
How it Will Be Done.
' Washington, April 8.7—It is said upon
high authority that President McKin-
ley and his advisers have planned a
military and naval intmvention to
make Spain comply with the demands
of this country.
As soon as Congress adopts a resolu-
tion of intervention an American fleet
is to be sent' to Havana, the flying
squadron do Porto Rico and 50,000 or
60,000 troops to Cuba to invest Havana.
The firing of a. shot will then start
war, but, with the strategic points thus
commanded, the President hopes it will
not be fired. It is thought Spain will
appreciate thasituatlon and open ne-
gotiations which will lead to dine inde-
pendence of Cuba.
Mrs. McKinley Gives a. Luncheon.
Washington, D. 0., April 8.—A lunch-
eon was given yesterday by Mrs. Mc-
Kinley in honor of the party of ladies
who have been her guests for some
slime past. One hundred guests were
entertained, and for them the East
room was made one mass of ferns and
Wm I
Spanish Consulate Deserted.
Tampa, Fla, April 8.-'1‘he Spanish-
Consulate here is deserted, Senor Pe-
dro Sol-lo having departed for Washing-
ton by order of his government.
, Lee Coming Saturday.
Washington, April 8.—Consul‘-Gener-
111 Lee will leave Havana on Saturday,
as a result of explicit institutions from
the State Department, and wording to
a. reply from him, saying that he would
sell on the day named.
Assistant Secretary Day, after a con-
'blihlm-
ferancc with the President, said Lee
would leave Cuba by Saturday, and
that the Americans on the inland were
being gotten of! rapidly. By Saturday
General Lee to vacate his post safely
sand return to the United States.
Grade Crossings to {Go In New York.
Albany, April 8.——Governor Black has
signed Senator Ellsworth's bill appro-
printing $100,000 to put in 01an the
act to abolish grade crossings. ‘
Willimantio Thread Deal Clo-led.
Hartford, .Alpfll 8.-—The Wlllimantie
Linen Company have received word ’
that the deal for the purchase of the
stock by a syndicate was now closed. '
The purchasers say that they will pay
the entire $31.25 per chug on April 16-
____—-—J—-—-—-——
Britain In With Us.
inadon, April 8.-—-On the highest au-
‘hOl'i'tJ . it can be announced that the
British - Government has assured the
Untied States that the latter has its
WHO WILL WIN IT!
H A 111111111111 11111 a Bicycle to the
Must PopuIalady or cenllemn
lA Chance to Get 3. Wheel Free.
OR ACE A SAUNDERS has been selling bicycles for
over seven years.
In that time he has sold thousands of wheels, and his
guarantee has ever been found as good as a bond.
Ever y wI-eel‘eold by Him is of first-class workmanship
and of the highest grade.
For nearly two years he has been' in business at his
p11 se nt store, No. 12 North Main street, South Norwalk,
Land/119,: I“been most successful, his large sales increasing each season.
One reason for his success is that he 13 firm believer 1n printers ink and
uses it freely and to the best advantage, believing that keeping everlasting-
Iy at it is bound to bring the desired result.
His business thus far this season has surpassed his most sanguine ex
pectations, his 821' es being something enormous in the bicycle line.
He rs not yet satisfied, however, and proposes to stir up the riders of the
lilent steed by giving away one of his bicycles to the most popular wheel-
manor wheelwoman in Fairfield county.
HORACE A. SAUNDERS.
To this end he Will select a. new wheel from among those 1n his stock and
put it up to be voted for, and ‘he lady or gentleman meaning the highest-
number of votes will be given the wire cl. '
In order to compete for the wheel it is not necessary that you should 6
a rider at the present time, but that you receive the largest number of
votes by 8 o ’clock on the evening of July lst, when the balloting closes
To accommodate contestants in the Twin Cities two boxes have been
prepared for the reception of the ba. lots; one in the shoe store of Olsen
Brothers, in thz1 GAZETTE buiIding, and the other 111 Mr. Saunders’ store at
12 North Main street
Norwalk contestants can deposit their ballots 1n the box at Olsen Broth-
1irs shoe store, and South N01 walk contestants 1n the box 111 Mr Saunders
s ore.
The ballots will be counted daily and the standing of the contestants
announced each day 1n the GAZETTE
The balloting will c-ose promptly at 8 o clock on the evening of July lst
and a committee will be selected to count the votes, and the winner will be
announced in the GAZETTE of July 2.
NOTICE To CONTESTANTS— Write your name and address on the blank
lines, out out the coupon and deposit it in either of the boxes above re-
fe1 red to and it will be counted.
All coupons sent by mail should be addressed to H. A.
Nonh Main street, South Norwalk.
Saunders, 12
Ballots can be left at Saunders’ Bicycle Headquarters,
12 North Main Street, South Norwalk, and Olsen Bros.
g
be
.The Vote.
Mary Duffy, South Nor-walk.
Miss Lucy Wicks, Norwalk. ‘ - ‘
Miss Vivian Soderstrom, South N orwalk. '
Miss Mena Ambler, South N orwalk.
Thomas Hunt, N orwalk. -
Thomas McInerney, DWinnipauk.
May Williams, South Norwalk. - 1
Annie Dauchy, South N orwalk.
R. M. Rose, Norwalk. " .
Willie English, Norwalk.‘ ’ . . 1
Frank Fitzgerald, Norwalk. '
Ray Smith, South Norwalk.
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