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BYlNdl‘dN. new 1, aeznu 11111111111. -' - - meantimeea 017 read this advertiSement. .If it had been yours and others had read it, how much. goodlit might have done. Send in your adv. and no will dofihe nest.:Ra'tesjpon application. ANNJTSI NE All1 1.». The Responsibility for the Maine Disaster Not Fixed by Court. ' 1 TEEPARING FO1TT-l3 CRIBS". Direct After Statmnent by a Cabinet Office;- Hearing the Report—The l’rcsi- dent’s Plans Remain Unchanged He Says — “'arlike Prcpal‘at i0 11 s. W'ashington, March of Inquiry into the loss of the finds that the explosion which de- stroyed the Maine was from the out- side and does not fix the responsibility for the disaster. 'It does not express an opinion as to the character of the explosive, but the testimony goes to show that it was a powerful submarine mine, the ext-11 character of which is not determined by the testimony, though thc belief was expressed that it was what known as a floating submarine mine. There were two explosions, the Board 26.-—The 13.11:: I 1 Ni hill is finds. The first was from the outside and that set' off one of the smaller magazines. Senator Thurston states positively that the report of the Board of Inquiry shows that the destruction of the Maine was caused by an outside ex— plosion. A copy of the report of the Board of Inquiry on the Maine disaster is now in the hands of the Spanish minister. It was sent to the embassy immediate- ly after the meeting of the Cabinet was concluded yesterday afternoon. “It is absolutely impossible to make public anything in regard to the meet— ing or the report,” a Cabinet officer said. “W'e have gone over part of it, discussed and commented upon it, but cussed and commented upon it, but what our action has been we cannot and will not say. The report so far has not been of a nature to change the President’s plans. It will go to Con- gress on Monday, and my opinion is that it will effect no change in the programme the President has mappcd out, either in regard to the report or to the Cuban question." - “The crisis has come. We 9: xpcdcd that it would when the President 10— Ceived the report. It was an explo— sion from the outside. We are prep-11r- ing to meet this crisis and all I can say now is that the President’s plans for sending it to Congress and making it public on Monday have not been changed. Congress and the public will know all. Now the President is pre- paring for the crisis and the Cabinet must and will keep silent as what was done yesterday. FEELING IS QUIETER.‘ Assurances Frmn Congress Arouse Hopes ' of Averting the Crisis. \Vashington, March 26.—There is a quieter feeling in this city since the ar- rival of the report of the Maine Court of Inquiry. The assurances received from members of Congress, irrespec— tive of party, that every effort would be made to keep Congress from taking hasty action when the report is sent to that body Monday has added to the peaceful feeling, or, to speak more cor— rectly, has given rise to the impression that the crisis has been postponed and hope that it may after all be averted. Beyond doubt the relief caused by the safe arrival of the report and the. ’ quiet and statesmanlike demeanor of the President and his Cabinet during the last few exciting days is respon- sible for this feeling. It is, neverthe— less, apparent at the same time that the crucial week is not over and that developments within the next six days may revive the uneasiness and anxiety of the past week. The President knows this. and so do his advisers.’ The Pres- ident has, therefore, not relaxed his preparations to meet any emergency, nor has he ceased his efforts to re- strain Congress. A Spaniard Implicuted. The President and the (‘abinot now know the findings of the Court of In- quiry, and therefore he is better pre- pared to know what effect it will have upon Congress. The report of the court has found that the Maine was blown up by external agencies, and while it does not implicate the Spanish Govern- ment, the circumstantial evidence points to the connivanco of a Spaniard and totally exonc: ails the Cubans from any connection w in the terrible affair. W'ith this verdict it is still the question, “Can Congress be kept quiet and await the Pi'.si(len't’s policy in regard to the entire Cuban question?” The sensation caused by the sailing of Spain’s torpedo flotilla has not sub— sided at the Navy Department, and it is still a matter of discussion gener— ally. The officials realize that the United States cannot officially protest against Spain sending her fleet of ves- sels to any of her possessions. but, nevertheless- the Administratii :1 is acting on the subject as a hos til: ._ lem— onstration and is prepaiing , if not to meet the fleet, to be ready to minimize the dangers its arrival entails upon our OWn vessels. The action of the Secretary of the Navy in purchasing the large fleet of yachts and sea-going tugs and equip- ping them for service and dispatch to Florida waters is but the firs‘t step toward a temporary torpedo and picket fleet. This was followed yesteiday by the official announcement of the for- mation of a flying squadron and the placing of Commodore W. S. Schley in command of this fleet. Ever since the order was given to assemble a. so nul— ron at Hampton Roads, it has been designated by the newspapers as the flying ment, in detailing Commodore Schley, officially designates the fleet as the flying squadron, and makes the Brook- lyn his flagship. The omcial order naming the fleet the flying squadron also officially indicates the use it is to be put- to—to protect the northern coast and to do service on the high seas. Second Spanish Flotilla. News has been received at the Navy Department that the Span lands are preparing a second torpedo iloti a at Cadiz, and that the sailing of the two torpedo boat destroyers from Engand for Spain, means that these are to join the new fleet. The department is there- f01e watching most closely eve-1y mow: taken by the Spanish in this direction and will be kept thoroughly IOSLL'CI i1. rge aid to them. liners th -e reading of the repmt com- squadron, and the Navy Depart? _ transmission. pletely changes the President’s mind, he will adhere to his plan, fully out- lined in these dispatcher; yesterday, of sending the report to Congress on Monday, with a simple message of He hopes and expcflts Congress to quietly and calmly receive the report and refer it to the commi1- tees. He will then begin his work re— lieving the suffering in Cuba, thus eliminating one of the great arguments now used for immediate action. A Cabinet ofl‘icer says: “It may take some days to collect the supplies need- ed and put them on vessels to send to Cuba. Unless Congress gets beyond the control of the leaders and pre— cipitates action, the President will wait a. reasonable time to give his plan of ‘humanitarian intervention’ 21 full trial before he sends his message on the Cuban question to Congress. No one can, however, predict what effect the Maine report will have upon Con- g‘l'ess,‘ and what will be the devlop— merits in that quarter next week.” WARLIKE PREPARATIONS. Orders 'Looking to an Eastward Move- 111c11t of the Anny—Buying Vessels. Washington, March 26.—That the Government of this country expects pretty soon to need its troops on the Atlantic seaboard is shown by an or- der which was issued late yesterday to commanders of military depart- ments and posts. This order calls for the immediate shipment to the East of all siege, field and rapid-fire guns in use at all infantry stations east of Denver. This is a preliminary step in the eastward movement of all the cavalry, artillery and infantry troops of the country, except those on the Pacific coast. The orders for carrying out the rest of this movement only await the signatures of the proper officers to become effective. Concerns which are making tents, camp equipages and clothing for the Government have been authorized to furnish such articles in unlimited quan- tities for the use of the army until further notice. Provision has been made for the transportation of soldiers by special trains. Contracts have been made with traffic managers of all railroads which would be employed. That the final 0r- ders for mobilization may be expected soon is shown by these facts: The plans of the W’ar Department contem- plate the arrival of troops at their eastern destinations within forty-eight hours of their receipt of orders to start; since the heavy ordnance must go by freight, it has to be sent to the East slightly in advance of the men in order that it may be there w1en they arrive; the order for the shipment of ordnance has been issued. The Depart- ment’s plan contemplates the mobiliza— tionof troops at various stations, es- tablished or projected, in the South Atlantic and Gulf States, from North Carolina to Texas. The Navy Department is no less ac— tive than the W'ar Department, and its preparations for war are no less sweeping. The departure of Spain’s torpedo fleet for American waters has spurred this Government to the imme- diate purchase of about a dozen fast yachts and tugs. The orders for their procurement were issued yesterday, but the department's officers declined to give the names of any of them. As fast as they are transferred to the Government they are to be taken to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and convert— ed into vessels of war. Each will have a battery of quick-firing guns. It is planned to rush the work of arming them so that they can be assigned to duty with the Hampton Roads and Key West squadrons before the Span- ish torpedo fleet gets too near. Most of them will go to Key West; all of them may be sent there. They will be equipped with searchlights, and used to guard the big battle ships and cruisers from night attack by tor— pedo boats. With their searchlights constantly in use and their rapid-fire guns ready for action, they could de- tect and stop any attempt on the part of a hostile torpedo boat to get near enough to a battleship or other big vessel to send a torpedo into it. NOW A FLYING SQUADRON. Commodore Schley Ordered to Assume Command—Fleet to Be Increased. W'ashington, March 26.—Commodore W'infield Scott Schley, at present con— nected with the Lighthouse Board. has been ordered to command the flying squadron at Hampton Roads, with the Brooklyn as his flagship. His com- mand at present comprises three ves— sels—the Brooklyn, Columbia and Min— neapolis—all ocean greyhounds, but in a short time the squadron probably will be swelled to about a dozen-ships. Commodore Schley has a fine record for. discretion, good judgment and fighting qualities. He was in command of the Baltimore duiing the Chilian trouble that threatened to end in wa1, and that it had a peaceful termination 11 as due laigely to his tact and disc1e- tion. The three vessels at present under his command are all swift cruisers, and among the others which probably will be added to his command are the St. Paul and the St. Louis of the Ameri- can Line, which were built so that they could be turned into efficient fighting machines at a few days ’notice. These vessels have not been impressed as yet, but arrangements have been perfect— ed between the Government and Presi- dent Griscom so that no delay will re- sult as soon as the decision is reached that the outlook justifies the large 91':- penditure of money necessaryfor their transfer to the Navy Department. The Texas and’the Massachusetts are expected to reach Hampton Roads to- day, and will greatly add to .the fight- ing strength of the flying squadron. The Massachusetts is :1. first-class bat- tleship of 10,288 tons displacement, while the Tevxas is a second-class bat- tle ship of 6,315 tons. They are less speedy than the cruisers. which nat- uie .lly Would be on the brunt of the hot w ork of battle. German Torpedo Boat Bought. London, March 26.—Lieutenant Com- mander Colwell, the United States naval attache here, has bought for the United States Government, through an American firm here, a first—class torpe- do boat, built at Schichan for -Gcr- many. She is ready to sail. . linncseta Bank Falls. St. Paul Minn. , March 26.—The Bank of M eriiam Park, in the suburbs be- tween this city and 1‘.Iinneapolis, has been forced to close its doors. deposits 'ameunt to,$?0,000. The . ‘. ' I.C" »' rnE-nvms1mo GAZETTE SPANISH REPORT 11 Said to Be “Confused”'and Ex- planations Have Been Asked. A REQUEST TO WASHINGTON “'ant the President to Hold Back the American Verdict: Until Both Govern- ments Can Consider Both Reports—Ex- plosion “'as of Internal Origin. Madrid, March 26.—The Spanish Gov- ernment has received the Spanish re— port on the loss of the Maine, which, however, is said to be “confused,” and explanations are said to have been requested. In any case, it is added, it will not be published until after the report of the United States Naval Court of Inquiry has been made pub- lie. The Correspondencia says the Span- ish Government will dispatch a note to W‘ashington requesting that the report on the loss of the Maine be not sent to Congress until both reports are pre- sented and considered by both gov— ernments. Parties cognizant of the affair unan- imously declare the Spaniards report that the explosion which wrecked the battle ship was of internal origin. Spain Provoking “Var. Washington, March 26.——The Spanish Government has wired officially to Washington that the Spanish Naval Commission holds the disaster .to the Maine to be of internal origin. The Government of Spain, it can be said positively, is not disposed to turn back the torpedo flotilla now proceeding from the Canaries, and would be dis- inclined to consider a suggestion from this Government tending to interfere with the disposition by Spain of her own naval forces. _. SPANIARDS FEEL INSULTED. Provokcd at Suggestions of Treachery iliegarding the hfaine. London, March 26.—The Madrid cor— respondent of the Daily Mail says: “The tenor of the comment of the Spanish press is that the American Commission of Inquiry into the Maine disaster is afraid of an international Investigation. It was first reported that the United States would not accede to Captain Sigsbee’s request. but later in- formation alleges that the “Tashington Government is discussing the advisa— bility of blowing up the icinains of the Maine. “The general belief in Madrid is that America does not consider the Maine question a sound basis for conflict, and is seeking to provoke Spain by send— ing help, nominally to the reconcen- trados, but really to the rebels. The Spanish press is unanimous in treating ' as an insult America’s suspicion that Spain is guilty of having blown up the Maine.” PROVISIONAL WAR BILL. A lIeasure Authorizing Defense After Con- gress Shall Have Adjourned. Washington, March 26.—Gen. VVheel- er, of'Alabama, yesterday introduced in the House a. bill providing “that in the event of an act of war being com— 'mitted by Spain or any other foreign nation prior to the meeting of the next session of Congress, the President of the United States is hereby authorized to accept tenders of volunteer troops, to purchase arms and munition of war, to equip such troops for active service, organize such troops into brigades, di— visions and armies for active service, appoint necessary general, staff and other officers, except such field and company officers as may have already been selected or may hereafter be se- lected by proper authority, and to do DUN’S WEEKLY REVIEW. .1 Business Continues Good, but when Strée; Feels Timid as the Crisis Appoaches. New York, March filH—R G. Dun Sr. C0. 5 weekly revieW -of trade says a. waiting state of things always hinders business to some extent. With more than $34, 000, 000 gold received or on its way sinCe this movement began, with ample bank reserves and Treasury re- serves rising, and redemption of notes in all ways nearly a third smaller than in February to date, with no stringen- cy in any money market, and sterling exchange weak, with the volume of business at clearing houses outside New York larger than in 1892 by 6.9 per cent this month, and with failures nearly 30 per cent. smaller than last ye 211. and 52 per cent. smaller that-[tins the same month of 1892, there is not much visible ground for panic, even if earnest efforts' should fail to keep peace with honor. Warlike reports come every day, and stock operators" make the most of them, and yet the ‘ average of prices of railroad stocks is $53. 08 against $53. 20 two weeks ago to— day. Nor have industrial operations been perceptibly affected except Where extraordinary buying for some weeks past has made necessary a pause for breath, so to speak, or where unnat- ural prices had caused a halt before the destruction of the Maine. Some decrease in new engagements would be expected with war apparently near, but as yet scarcely any indication of de— crease for that reason is seen. It is difficult to take dismal views when the nation is surpassing all rec- ords in marketing products. Atlantic exports of wheat for the week have been 2,160,826 bushels against 1,272,286 last year, and in four weeks 9,302,514 bushels, flour included, against 5,103,- 427 last year, with Pacific exports 4,- 232,032 bushels against 899,242 last year. The price has declined 2 7-8 cents, but the heavy shipments and contracts for export are having a. constant influence. Corn has declined only a small frac- tion, with exports not a sixth lower than a year ago to date. Cotton has fallen a sixteenth in spite of large ex— ports, because sales of fertilizers and other evidences indicate that curtail- ment of acreage this year will be less than was expected. Cotton mills at Fall River still in— crease their accumulated stocks, about 2.000,000 pieces, and print cloths have declined to 2.06 cents, the lowest quo- tation on record. Some prints have also wee .kened, but ginghams a1e firm, and the better grades of dress goods are sold well ahead. Manufacturers of boots and shoes who have not ac- cepted recent prices find business dull, “owing to war reports, but the heav- iest sales ever known in that busi— ness have been made in the past four weeks, and still continue, with March shipments 14.5 per cent. larger than last year, 10.6 per cent. larger than in 1893, and 28.6 per cent. larger than in 1896. Leather is a. shade weaker, and also hides, with restricted demand. The iron and steel industry is more ~fully employed than ever before in its history, and althou gh production of Bessemer pig is beyond all precedent the price advances, and billets are still bought in open market by some of the largest producers. New York banks have sent to the in— terior about $1,760,000 net, and 1ates for time loans are stronger, though no stringency can be said to exist, with offerings of paper light and 5 per cent. quoted. That banks are causing no . commercial pressure is shown by the any other act necessary to the safety I of the country, or any part thereof, and to protect its honor and prestige.” The second section appropriates the necessary money to carry out the pro- visions of the act. Black for Our 'Warships. Washington, March 26.—Orders were issued yesterday to haVe all the war— ships painted black, 9. Color that is bet— ter adapted to hostilities. Late yesterday the Navy Department gave out the following list of vessels as showing the exact character of each fleet as it stands to-day: “The following vessels compose the North Atlantic squadron: New York, Iowa, Indiana, Miantonomah, Fern, . Puritan, Terror, Marble-head. Mont— ' gomery, Delaware, Castine. Nashville, Helena, Wilmington, Vesuvius, torpedo boats Foote, Dupont, Ericsson. Cush- ing, Porter, Winslow, tugs Leyden and Samoset. “The following vessels compose the flying squadron: The Brooklyn. Mas— sachusetts, Texas, Minneapolis and Columbia.” , » Spain Hears from Washington. London, March 26.—The Madrid cor- respondent of the Standard says: “The Ministerialists are making no secret that important communications have already passed between “lashing— ton and Madrid acquainting the Span- ish Government with the drift of the policy President McKinley is about to adopt, which has been met with con— ciliatory, but firm, protest and repre- sentations on the part of Spain." “'ill Earn Praise of Mankind. London, March 26.—The Daily Mail, which regards war between the United States and Spain as inevitable, the only uncertainty being the time Spain will I . . ' subsides the inundated districts 1n the choose for beginning hostilities, says: “America will naturally triumph and earn the world’s praise for ridding Cuba. of ruthles styranny; but she will fight at a disadvantage if compelled to fight immediately.” To .Make Armor Plate for Russia. Pittsburg, March 26.—The armor plate department of the Homestead Stell Works will start up next week on a large contract given by the Russian Government. The contract, however, is held subject to-any rush orders from the United States Government. Oldest. Banker Dead. Cleveland, March 26. ——Trunian P. l andy, who, it is said, had the distinc- Lion of being the oldest active banker in the United States, died- at his home. in Euclid avenue, yesterday, ninety- t‘ne years old. .., remarkable smallness of failures, for three weeks only $5,750,804 in amount against $8,008,712 last year, $12,383,614 in 1896, $11,271,121 in 1895, and $10,061,991 in 1894.1 Manufacturing were $2,663,994 against $2,985,757 last year, and $5,590,- 673 in 1896 and trading 'were $2,882,132 against $4,409,464 last year, and $6,498,- 241 in 1896. Failures for the week have been 251 in the United States against 291 last year, and 21 in Canada against 50 last year. YALE WINS IN DEBATE. Illen Contended That llhmicipal Affairs \Vere “Tithout Politics. Princton, N. J., March 26.—Princeton and Yale met in their fifth annual de- bate last night in Alexander Hall, and Yale won. Of the four previous de- bates Princeton has won two and lost one, no decision being made in the first contest, which was held at ’Pi'ihCeton in 1893. Intercollegiate debating has since that time made great strides, and from bold flights of oratory and impassion—. ed rhetoric, have become battles 0f logic and evidence with the cold. con- cise reasoning of barristers rather than the flowery speech of the orator. . Alexander Hall was filled to its ut— Eli’s 'most capacity, the undergraduates Till- I \ ing the gallery and singing songs and cheering while the judges Were out ar- riving at their decision. Ex-President Cleveland. on whom Princeton conferred the degree of Doc— tor of Laws, at her commencement in June last, presided at the debate and introduced the speakers. The question was: “Resolved, That national party lines should be disre- lgarded in choice of councils and ad- ministrative ofi‘iCes in American cities.’ The question was chosen by Print e- - ton. ’Yale took the affirmative. Her rep- ‘resentatives were NathanA. Smyth of -New Haven, John M. Clark of Brook- lyn and Charles H. Studinski of Pueb- lo, Col. Princeton's representatives were Howard H. Yocum of Columbia, Pa: William M. Schultz, of Danville, Pa... and Matthew Dowrie, of Warrior’s 1 Mark, Pa. Pittsburg’s Big Loss by Flood. Pittsburg, March 26.—As the flood .two cities present a. desolate appear- l ance and the residents are beginning to suffer the after effects of the high' water. From careful estimates it is be— lieved that the loss in and around Pittsburg and Allegheny will reach about $1,000,000. This includes the loss of wages occasioned by the closing down of manufacturing establish— ments. A Company of Rough iiders. Cheyenne Wyo., March 26.—Governor Richards has received an offer from George R. Shanton, a. well-known Lar- amie cowboy, to raise within ten days' notice a company of fifty rough riders and expert shots for servicé-z in the event of war. The men will furnish their own mounts and equipments. The offer will be accepted by the Governor It war should ensue. r
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