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Views of the Spanish Cabinet. C(HM'K-tl‘lliH'I;
Our Emergency lienslres and the Azw
stumbling of Ships at Key \Vnst (:l)il.‘
municuted to State Despair-talent.
Washington, March 17.—The we. '
preparations being made by the Unite .
States, the assembiing of ships at lie
West, the purchase of cruisers abroa
and the emergency measures in tl
V'v'ar and Navy Departi‘nents, ham
to the ofi‘lcial attention of ti. ,
Spanish Governmelit, and the vie'r..t
of the Spanish Cabiii’et thereon but.
been communicated to the State D..-
purtment.
This has not taken the form of pro—
test, however, as 'it does not appear
that the Spanish Government claims
or asserts the right to question such
internal measures as the United States
may adopt, even though they be of a
character to indicate preparations for
war. It is rather by way of rcprc er-
tations, conveyed in a friendly spirit
and without threat, as to the serious
influences which these preparations
will have in encouraging the Cuban in—
tonomy plan is to have its crucial trial
through the Cuban elections, and in
this way defeat the reforms Premier
Sagasta. is seeking to carry out. It
has been specially pointed out that the
presence of a large fleet of United
States war ships at Key \Vest cannot
be regarded as a friendly measure, as
the sending of ships was officially rep-
resented to be when the Maine went to
Havana and the Vizcaya. returned the
complimentary visit.
In short, the presence of this exten-
sive fleet near Cuba, together with the
war measures taken by the United
S ates, are regarded by Spain as seri—
ously prejudicial to the policy of au—
tonomy which Spain and the United
Stat-3s have alike approved, and an
indirect encouragementlto the insur—
guns in defeating the desires of both
_:,' .':-rnments for the success of that
get lL-zy. Finally, and in the same spirit
of friendly representation rather than
rotsst Spain has pointed out that n
by the United States against
E"; ”In under such circumstances would
to unjustifiable before the world. and
u crime against humanity and civiliza—
Lon.
"-‘l'c representations contained no
‘cnce whatever to the Maine dis—
er or to redress or indemnity
'l ' ‘ for.
';.'-.c published semi-official statement
1:? the Spanish Cabinet’s views as to
- ponsibility of the United States
in the Cuban situation has created a
l‘ilV found impression.
('.."::zi-ials decline to discuss it publicly,
lam. l_I1€‘I‘€ is a general belief among
tlwm that the publication marks the
l inning of a new chapter in the
13‘.'l_':l=I(‘d relations between the United
Flutes and Spain.
The statement is believed to he a
first strap toward forming public opin—
Itll in Europe in anticipation of a fail—
ure on the part of the Spanish officials
in make a success of the autonomous
1*".2gramme which it had outlined, and
lint an attempt is to be made to place
responsibility upon the United
E‘totes for any failure that may fol-
\ This movement is regarded as
adding much to the gravity of the
present situation.
That the administration will be in—
fluenced by the suggestion that the
presence of the fleet of the North At-
lantic Squadron at Key “Vest is a dis-
tz‘rlixing factor is not believed for a
r orient. Visible evidence. of that de—
tw-mlhation was the ceaseless activ-
of the naval officials as well
the: steady prosecution of the plan of
the View Department to-day.
Although the Secretary of the Navy
is still pursuing with vigor his quest
for suitable warships that may be pur—
chased in Europe, beyond the two al—
ready secured at the Armstrong works,
no further acquisitions have been
made.
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INDEMNITY FOR THE ELAINE.
Treasury Auditor iVIorris Says President
“’ill Delnand It When Timer Arrives.
Cleveland, March Iii—Prank H. Mor-
ris, Fourth Auditor of the ’f‘reasury
and a personal friend of Press-321‘. Ille-
Klniey, who is at present in Lil~-vcland,
in speaking of the Cuban question,
said: ‘
“There will be no war.
the agency was, the officials
ington are positive that the Spanish
officials had nothing to do with the
blowing up of the Maine; The Presi-
dent, when the time arrives, will de—
Vv’hatever
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mand an indemnity and it null be.
paid.”
Mr. Morris’ department 32.21 «frame
of the work of settling the claims of
the heirs of those lost by the Elaine
disaster. “We have found on investi-
gation that out of 378 men who were
on the boat, 63 were foreigners," said
Mr. Morris.
“Of the 253 who were killed we have
ence with 127 claimants. It will :‘Jr—
prise you to know that less the
per cent. of this number had fa": ..
depending on them and many have no
direct heirs.”
l’owderly Confirmed.
Washington, March l.7.-——T. '\". Pow-
derly was confirmed as Commissioner
of Immigration by the Senate in cxec- ‘
utive session yesterday by the vote of
Senator Chandler 13s the
only Republican who cast his vote.
against confirmation, while many of
the Democrats voted for Mr. Powder—
ly. Senator Hann made a brief speech
in which he asserted that Mr. Powder-
surgents at the moment when the au- l
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'ly’s support of the Republican ticket
in the last campaign was not the re-
sult of any collusion or bargain.
Praises llIoderation o’l‘ Aruc‘ricuns.
Lend-3t, -viarch 11—22121: Sidney Lou:
formerly editor of the St. James
zette, has written a long letter from
New York extolling the moderation of
the Americans on the subject; of Cuba.
and declaring the British “would not
have endured such savagely at their
doors,” adding, “the Spaniards would
have been cleared out of Cuba, bags
C421 ~
and baggage, long ago."
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TO FORTIFY'THE DRY TORTUGAS.
lien. \Vilson Expected to Make Report to
Government on the Island.
Washington, March 17.—-Gen. John
‘ I-I. W'ilson, chief of engineers who has
been in the south inspecting the forts
and looking over our coast defenses-is
expected to make a. report to the Gov-
ernment this week. It is un—
derstood that his report will contain
Plans for the fortification of Tortugas
quarantine station which lies off the
coast of Florida below Key West.
While South he made an examination
of the islands. It is the intention of
the Government to use these islands
also as a. base of supplies in the event
of a. possible war with Spain.
Dry Tortugas, as it is called, is the
group of ten small islands, or keys, at
the eastern entrance to the Gulf of
Mexico, about seventy-one miles di-
rectly west of Key West, and 120 miles
southwest of Cape Sable, the most
southerly point of mainland in Flori—
da. One of these ten isles is Garden
Isle, upon which Fort Jefferson was
built under the direction of General
Tgtten, who instituted what was
known as the masonry forts, which
formed our only kind of seacoast de-
fense from 1850 until 1870.
The Federal Government in 1870 be-
gan to discard the solid forts of brick
and stone for the more modern breast~
works of earth and concrete, which
have a greater power of resisting the
more powerful rifles of latter days.
But it was not until 1888 that the War
,Department lent Fort Jefferson and
other adjoining islands to the Treas-
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ury Department for the use of quaran-
tine station between this country and»
Cuba. At present it is in a defense-
less condition and is a. positive source
of danger, as it could be occupied by
an enemy as a. base of naval and mil-
itary operations.
The most essential features of the
defenses would be the mounting of
heavy guns, and with these the harbor
would give one of the best protected
roadsteads in Southern waters. The
main defenses are on Tortugas (mean-
ing Turtle) Island, and occupy practi-
cally the entire island, although a.
small narrow coral reef sweeps around
it, affording additional shelter. The
fort is known as Fort Jefferson. It is
a. three—story brick structure, with
easements, the walls being 4 feet 3
inches thick. The garrison quarters are
in these easements, the old plan be-
ing to place the artillery in the upper
stories and the infantry below. The
Fortifications Board, headedby Gen.
Miles, some time ago reported that the
islands were necessary as a part of the
system of coast defenses.
The naval scheme for defense of the
coast as laid down in the plans of the
Naval War College last summer also
contemplated the islands as a base. Of
operations while the board appointed
by Secertary Long to select sites for
dry docks last fall also devoted consid-
erable space in its report to showing
the importance of the islands from a
strategic point of View. This anchor—
age is probably better than that of
Key West. This fact is made evi—
dent by the preference for the Tortu-
gas harbor shown by Admiral Sicard
during the rendezvous of the North
Atlantic Squadron now in progress.
FRENCH NAVY ACTIVE.
The Fleet Reported as Preparing to Biol;—
ilize—‘To Aid Russia.
Paris March 17.-The Aurore affirms
that the French fleet is being prepared
for mobilization, adding that feverish
activity prevails at all the arsenals
and shipyards which are working until
10 O’clock at night.
Continuing, the Aurore says the
French northern squadron at Cher—
bourg is ready for immediate depart-
ure. The ships, it appears, are being
swung during the night, at Cherbourg,
for the adjustment of their compasses.
Finally, it is asserted that, in order
to complete the necessary number of
officers, second—y or students are to be
appointed midshipmen, and all the ad—
mirals have been instructed to ar—
range to reach Paris within twenty-
four hours after being summoned.
The Aurore explains that the ino-
bilization is concotcd ,with preps 1'2:—
tions to support rlussia by a naval
demonstration in the for East.
Spain Has Not Bought the O’ngn‘lnk‘.
'VVashington, March lT.—Secr<'—te.ry
Long stated to a correspondent that
the \‘Var Department had hopes that
they would secure the Chilian armor-
clad O’Higgins; that their belief was
based on information received from
Lieut. Colwell. naval attache at Lon-
don. Secretary Long said that he had
positive assurance that the Spanish
Government had not purchased the
ship as yet. .
London. )‘lnrch iii—The 'announce-
that Spain has bought the warship
O‘Higgins of Chili is now absolutely
denied. lt,is reported that the l'nitud
States are now negotiating for the ship.
Eon-son Rim}: of Erie Closed;
Erie, Pa. March 17.—The Bensln
ank established by the late .li.2:i_s;e
\Villiam Benson of Vaterford, did . :’
open for business yesterday in r
and a long line of depositors .21
around the *rbuilding. e. No sisters:
of uscts and liabilities has ,
been given out, but it is believed tn.“-
nsscts will equal the debts. A c
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mittee has been selected to audit
accounts of the bank.
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ident’s Own,” has been provisiozvilg.
l‘ori‘ned here. All the officers he
been named, subject». to the appro ll
of ,Gover’nor Bushnell. J nines Eric-Kin.-
lay, a nephew of the President. is ser;
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He Still Thinks There Will Be a.
Peaceful Settlement.
no CHANGE IN HIS Causes
Said That Arbitration Will ProbablyBe
th'e ‘ Outcome—The President. Aware
That the Maine Was Blower l’p by a
Spaniard. ‘
Washington, March 17.——A Cabinet
officer who has a right to talk for the
President, says:
“There has been no change in, the
policy of the President in the present
situation, and he is strictly of 'the
opinion that there will be a. peaceful
settlement of the Maine matter. The
President is handling
with the utmost skill and wisdom.”
The move made by the Spanish Gov-
ernment through Minister Polo, which
was virtually asking the President to
reverse his Cuban policy, will have no
effect. The action of the Sagasta Min-
istry is considered as a. clever diplo-
matic move, and is made now for ef-‘
fect, not only in this country, but more
especially upon foreign nations.
A Diplomatic Document.
The statement sent out by the A‘s—
soeiated Press to the effect that Spain
wished the United States to deal di—
rectly with the insurgents and have
them stop their war against Spain and
give autonomy a. proper trial, and at
the same time to withdraw the Ameri-
can fleet from the vicinity of Cuba, is
in effect asking the administration to
entirely reverse its policy. The state-
ment given out was carefully worded,
and it is stated that a diplomatic doe-
ument was left with the State Depart—
ment to the same effect.
While the Spanish Minister had no
idea. that the President would accede
to Spain’s request, this document will
be used to influence foreign govern-
ments to show that Spain made an ap-
peal for a. fair and uninterrupted trial
of autonomy in the island, without the
menace of the United States Navy,
which gave the insurgents every belief
that they would get aid from that
country.
The State Oepartment is still exceed-
ingly reticent in regard to the Spanish
Minister’s call, butthe facts as state:
are not denied, and it is generally
known that the statement printed yrs—
terday came from the Spanish Lega-
tion.
It can also be stated, as a. Cabinet
be no change in the President's pol-
moment of withdrawing the fleet from
Key West, and will continue not only
to use his efforts with the Cubans, but
also with Spain for peace on the isl-
and.
There is still uncertainty at the
Navy Department as to the exact time
when the report of the Board of In—
quiry will reach Washington. The or-
ders lately issued to all naval officers
and other officials to refrain from talk-
ing on the present situation have had
formation, not only at the Navy, but
at the war Department, and it is very
difficult to get even the routine infor-
mation.
What a Senator Says.
An administration Senator, who had
an hours’ talk with Assistant Secre—
tary Day yesterday, said, as he left
the White House, that he was confi-
dent, from what he knew, that there
was no danger of open hostilities be-
tween the two countries. The Sena-
tor does not care to have his name
used. but he said it was evident that
the President,from his private sources,
knew that the Maine had been blown
up from external agencies, and that
while the Spanish Government was
not directly responsible, the court
would show that it was the work of
a. Spaniard. The Senator further said:
“This Government will demand an
indemnity from Spain, but the admin—
istration knows, from recent investi-
gations, that Spain will not be able to
pay it. Spain will appeal to foreign
nations on the ground that the inquiry
into the explosion was an ex parte-
one. and that she had no participation
in the investigation, and demand that
it be left to arbitration."
Arbitration Probable.
The Senator said that with the ex—
ample of the Alabama incident before
this Government it was his opinion
that arbitration would be the outcome,
and that it would be some time before
the matter would be settled. He said
it was his opinion that the Preseldent
was requiring the Board of Inquiry to
make a. most thorough and exhaustive
investigation, so that when the report
was made he would have facts and
positive evidence with which to make
the demand upon Spain.
The Senator added that, while this
evidently disposed of the Maine inci—
dent the Cuban question was still un—
settled, and that the President was
now hoping that the whole matter
would be settled at one time, and the
independence of Cuba. and peace on the
island be secured through the some
diplomatic channels as the settlement
of the Maine explosion.
In speaking about Spain’s latest de—
mand the Senator said that he consid-
ered it merely a diplomatic scheme,
and it would have no effect upon the.
administration.
Conlmander Brownson in London.
London, March 17.—Comniauder \"C.
H. Brownson, United States Novyyvvhc
sailed from New York, March 9. on
rangements for the purchase of war-
ships for the United States Govern-
ment, arrived at Waterloo sthn m
6.55 last evening. Mr. Bro“ air-1m: mail
that. he had a very enjoyable voted-yo
and expressed himself
pleased at the purchase of the Sir
ian warship .Amazonas by the
lean Government. ,
Spanish Trade Treaty Progrr:
London, March 17.—'i‘he Mad
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respondent of the Daily Mail 5-
“The Customs Commission, ..
meeting to-day (VJednesduy). apples:
ed the report relative to the beer—r 1: ,
the} treaty of commerce with the l'nit
ed States. Spain will concede) tic-Elm ,
reductions in tariff on condition
theKUnited- States grdnts bencfixs:
der the reciprocity clauses cf the D....;~
lav. law. ’ ‘ j I '
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board the American line steamship Si:
Paul for the purpose of making: :11»,
the question ,
officer is quoted above, that there will a
icy, and that he will not think for u. ,
the effect of closing the ‘sources of in- ;
_Dcubtlcss It. 1 'ill Declare There ‘S'asAn
Outside Explosion.
Tashington, March 17.—Tl:ere is en—
couraging news in the prospect of an
early completion of the report of the
Board of Inquiry. Assistant Secretary
Day is advised that the court, now at
Key West; will not return to Cuba.
All the evidence needed has been ob-
tained, except as further investigation
by the divers may bring additional
confirmation to the theory of an ex:
ternal explosion. Captain Sampsc :1
could write the results of the investi-
gation to-day if necessary.
Delay has been occasioned by the
earnest attempt to discover the parties
guilty of the awful crime. This has
been eXtremely difficult, and max,
never succeed. Thestory that there-i
port of the board is being withheld
for a purpose is nonsense. A moment’s
reflection will show the absurdity of,
this view. There can be no object
either of the administration or of the
board itself in postponing the day' of
the verdict. To say that delay isnee-
essary in order that preparationsfor
war may continue indicate a. lack 'of
thought. The receipt of the report bf.
the board does not mean war unless it
,is shown that Spain ordered the Maine
blown up. ‘ , .
The degree of Spain’s responsibility
must be determined before there is a.
demand'for reparation, and this will
take time enough. As an
of the uncertailpty existing on the,
main point it is only necessary to say
that the books are being ransacked
even now by State Department officials
to frame the form of demand upon
Spain that may become necessary.
If the report of the court is vague,
except as to the fact of an outside ex-
plosion, it may fall upon the admir-
istration to prove Spain’s contributory
negligence, or the more vigorous pol-
icy may be adopted of demanding in-
demnity from Spain anyway, in which
case Spain must prove that she is not
responsible fonwhat happened to the
Maine.
These possibilities show that the re—
ceipt of the report of the Maine court
of inquiry is not necessarily the cli-
max of the situation. Spain’s answer
to the findings of the court will be of
more significance than a. report the
substance of which already has been
anticipated. Meantime the country
may expect additional friendly expres-
sions and “representations” from the
Spanish Minister at Washington.
Already Minister P010 is recognized
as a. more skillful diplomat than his
predecessor, Dupuy de Lome. Polo-
apparently is so frank and free from
guile that his statements almost carry
the conviction of sincerity. Senor de
ELome was smooth enough, but not
i such a consummate and accomplished
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I dissembler as Senor Polo.
istration is on its guard.
WANAMAKER’S OPENING SPEECH.
Not Afraid of War, Says the Ex-Post-
master General.
I Lancaster, Pa., March 17.——J,ohn
Wanamaker, the merchant and former
Postmaster-General, opened his cam—
paign for Governor here last night.
-Mr. Wanamaker will make the fight
as the candidate of the Business Men’s
i League of Pennsylvania. He was
jgreeted by an enthusiastic crowd of
citizens.-
Among other things, Mr. VVanamak—
er said: ,
“The beautiful white -~battleship that
steamed out of New York harbor a
month ago became a white coffin bur,-
ied in the dark sea in the dead of
night. Without passing hasty judg-
ment on our sister nation and willing
to wait for all information, the air is
full of the fear of treachery and das-
tardly brutality.
“We do not seek war, but we are not
afraid of it. To the Congress that
voted fifty millions into the President’s
hands for immediate use if necessary,
we send loyal greeting, and say, make
it a hundred millions if needed. To
the Navy Department that bought two
battleships yesterday we send cordial
approval and give our consent to buy
two more to—morrow.
“We are not clamoring for blood-
shed. but we are swearing fidelity to
the flag and insisting on justice to the
honored dead and living.”
WATSON FOR GOVERNOR.
Populists in Georgia Ignore His Advance
Declination.
Atlanta, March Eli—Notwithstand-
ing the declaration of Thomas E. VVat-
son that he would not be a candidate
for Governor he was last night nomi-
nated by the Populist Convention amid
a scene of the wildest political fren-
zy.
The full ticket; is: For Governor,
Thomas E. lVatson; for Secretary of
State, L. M. Jackson; for Comptroller,
Gen. Benjamin Milliken; for Treasur-
er, J. H. Traylor; for Commissioner of
Agriculture, W L. Peek; for Attorney—
General, Cary Thornton; for the Su-
preme Court, Walter B. Hill, Prohi-
bitionlst; Vv'. R. Leakin, Republican,
and Hal Lewis, Democrat and present
incumbent.
There is little doubt Watson will en—
ter the field and work for the nominee
of the convention, looking at it in' the
third person, and regard himself solely
as a supporter of the Populist ticket.
Gov. Dyer Renominated.
Providence, March 17.—The Republi-
can State.C0nvention met yesterday.
Gov. George Elisha. Dyer was renomi-
nated by acclamation, and William
Gregory, of North Kingston, the pres—
ent Senator from that/town, was nam—
ed as candidate for Lieutenant-Gov-
' State;
ernor. Charles P. Bennett, of Provi-
dence, was nominated for Secretary of
Willard B. Tanner, of Provi—
dence, for Attorney-General, and Wale
ter A. Reed, of Gloucester, for Gen-
eral Treasurer. The platform adopted
eulogizcd the work done by the Repub-
lican party, the many reforms institut—
ed under that regime and the general
favorable conditions of the finances of
the State.
Peaceful Tall: in Spain. .
Madrid, March 17.—El Horuldo, in a.
very conciliatory article supposed in
official.- circles — to be inspired, after
pooh—poohing the “fiction that Spain
desires to provoke a. war,” says:
“lif the United States really wishes
peace and Spain is resolved to main-
tain it, let each go half way, and the
pacification of Cuba. and the tranquil-
ity, of Europe will be accomplished.”
vssolcr IS EXPECTED soon. .2-”
indication. .-
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