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VOL. VIII. No.1839
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on it turns Against Hannnn lint Conn.
Washington, D. C., April 5.——That
( uba will be free is no longer open to to the Maine
doubt. So much may be assumed with
perfect confidence.
is whether she shall be freed through
a new baptism of blood and desolation
or through the noble and beneficient
processes of Christianity.
Tomorrow the President will send~
his message to Congress. The prep—
aration of a document of such grave
importance is not, as so many estimable
persons so blithely imagine, a matter
of two or three hours. On the con-
trary, it is a labor of the utmost diffi-
culty and delicacy. It involves the
careful arrangement and presentation
of all the facts in the case and their
orderly array in such manner as to lead ,
" Congress 1to-mocrtrow.
up to the pending crisis. It callszfor
the stern impartiality of the historian,
the wisdom of the statesman, the con-
SCience and the judgment of the pat-
riot.
Voluble gentlemen in Congress,ham-
pered by no information and restrained
by no limitations of responsibility,
find it easy enough to get up on their
honorable legs and scream for blood-
shed, but the Chief Magistrate of the
United States, endowed with vast au-
thority and answerable to all its solemn
obligations, occupies a .very different
position. It is his duty to consider the
welfare of the nation, its incalculable
debt to humanity and civilization.
There is no need of reckless haste in
this matter. There is, rather, every
need for patience, self-control, and con—
It may be true
as so many are now urging, that pro-
crastination is to our injury and to
Spain’s advantage. But there will be
no delay that is not justified by the sit-
uation, and we, out of our vast strength
and illimitable resources, can well af-
ford to take risks if thereby we may
- bring peace nearer.
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W’ashington, April 5.——The Asociated
Press has sent out the following fore-
cast of President McKinley’s coming
Eessagte to Congress on Cuba. The
elated Press gets its news semi-
oflictally from the Government:
It is altogether probable that the
' President’s message to Congress on
the Cuba-n situation will not be sent in
before to-morrow.
What specific recommendations the
President will make in this message
cannot be stated at this time, but the
general features of the message have
been decided upon. ‘
The Presidwent it is leaned, will
favor a. recognition of independence
and forcible intervention, if necessary,
in prevent further hostilities in Cuba.
Spain's answer in effect will be de-
clared to be unsatisfactory and to
leave little or no reasonable ground for
hope that a satisfactory settlement of
the Cuban question is at all likely to
be reached through diplomatic agen-
‘I‘ho President will favor interven-
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The question now ,
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recommendations or suggestions in
conflict with that idea. The disaster
will be prominently
brought 'to the fore and will be treated
in a. vigorous manner.
The whole subject, it is believed, will
be discussed in a. spirit of patriotism
that must commend itself .to the entire
American people. This policy, how-
ever, it is said, does not necessarily
involve war, but leaves the determina-
tion of the question to Spain herself.
Without something, now unexpected,
'ihappens within a comparatively short
time, the indications point to at least
a show of force against Havana.
SPECIAL CABINET MEETING.
The President’s Borthcoming Message
Thoroughly Discussed.
Washington, April 5.—A special Cab-
inet session which met at 8 o’clock
1Banal: nigtlrt adjourned at 11.15 o’clock,
after thoroughly considering the Presi-
dent’s forthcoming message. Secretary
Long authorized (the announcement
that the message would be sent to
Secretary Long said: “The message,
which in itself is long, will not be
accompanied 'by the consular reports
dealing with the state of affairs in
Cuba. There will go to the Committee
on Foreign Relations of the Senate
for their private information and will
not be made public just now. The dip—
lomattic correspondence between the
United States and Spain will not be
submitted at present.” -
The Cabinet meeting lasted from 8
o’clock until atfter 11, and was de-
voted entirely to the careful reading
and discussion of the President’s draft
of his message.
Every member of the Cabinet was
present. The document was gone over
point by point, and met with the ap-
proval of the Cabinet in. every mate-
rial respect. The only changes made
were in a. few pointts of verbiage.
When the meeting was over and the
members dispersed there was a gen-
enal air of relief and satisfaction on all
faces, as though the ail-r had been
cleared of doubt, and the members,
firmly resolved on what they deemed
the proper course of action, had set
out to follow the course to its logical
conclusion. The suspense evidently
was ended.
Secretary Long apparently had been
deputed as spokesman for the meet-
ing and gave the above 'brief state-
ment. As to the character of themes-
sage he refused to speak.
WILL BE NO COMPROMISE.
Spain Must Back Down or Take the Con-
sequences—A Clear Issue Defined.
Washington, April 5.—«Sena.tors who
have seen the President say that un-
less Spain backs down and yields to
the demands of this government the
fonthcoming message of the Met ex-
ecutive on theCuban questi will be
much more vigorous than the friends
of Cuba expect.
Senator Lodge of Ma--s,ssa.chusett
when as! ed whether the message
would be a peace document as has
been reported, replied:
“I do not know what the President
wf‘: recommend, but it will not be
anything of this sort, unless the situ-
ation changes materially. It appears
to me as if Spain was getting ready
to back down. Her last offer of an
armistice to the insurgents seems: to
indrlcte that she is preparing to yield.”
Senator Chandler, of New Hamp-
shire, said:
“There was a. decided peace senti-
men prevailing on Saturday, but this
has materially changed, and the oppo-
site opinion is now generally held.
From What I loam of the President's
intentions his message will be sub-
stamtially a. war message."
Erom another source 'it is learned
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that7 the recommendations of the-I
President will make in his message
will practically be on the line of the
resolution agreed to by the Foreign
Relations Committee of the: Senate,
namely, the Foraker resolutions. Tme
disaster 'to the Maine will be pro-mi-
nently brought to the fore and will be
treated in a vigorous manner.
“Make no mistake about it,” said a
prominent Republican, “President Mc—
Kinley will lead his party in this mat-
ter and his message will prove him to
be even in advance of his party. He
will lead them and those Republicans
and Democrats who do not agree with
him will have to trail on behind, for
he will have a. great majority of the
Senate and House practically behind
him
“It is my belief that the forthcom-
ing message will be one of the ablest
documents that has ever emanated
from the White House. It will cover
in detail rthe entire Cuban question
from the beginning of the negotiations
between Spain and this country. It
will show just how far this Govern—
ment has gone to preserve peace be:
tween the two nations, how much it
has stood from Spain and how Spain
has violated ther promise and failed
to keep her pledges to us."
It is announced at the VJhite House
that all statements 'to the effect that
the Pope or any other European influ-
ence has been asked by the United
States to mediate the differences be-
tween 1this country and Spain are un-
true. The United States has not asked
any power to med-late our affairs with
Spain and will not accept any such
mediation. If any overtures have been
made for a settlement by this means
of the existing difficulties thev ’haxe
come from Spain herself and have not
emanated 1310111 this country.
The United States will, of course, be
glad to see the European powers suc-
cessful in their efforts to persuade
Spain to yield to our demands, but this
is as far as our Government goes.
It is hoped at the White House that
France and England will have influ-
ence enough with Spain to compel the
latter country to recede from her po-
sition in regard to Cuba. and the
United States. In connection with this
the following statement was made by
one of the leading Cubans here. He
said: “It is my opinion that this whole
matter will finally be settled in Paris
and London, and not in VVaIsthlngton.”
NOT FOR MEDIATION.
Will Be Rejected Unless It Makes the
Cubans Free.
Washington, April 5.———S-peaking on
the subject of mediation a Cabinet offi-
cer, as he left the Wthite House au—
1thorized the following statement as ex-
planatory of the position of the United
States:
“You can say for me that all the
powers of Europe and the heads of all
the churches may propose mediation
to Spain if they desire, but lthe Uni-t-
ed States will positively not listen to
mediation of any kind that does not
lead to the acceptance of our condi-
tions, which are the independence of
Cuba. ”
Sex eral persons who have conferred
with the President received the re-
sponse that if the Pope contemplates
mediation this Government knows
nothing of it.
The chairman of (me of the most
important committees in Congress,
just after emerging from the executive
chamber, promptly stamped the Span-
ish statement of mediation between
Spain and the United States as a Mad—
rid roorback.
“Why should the Pope mediate?” he
asked. “There is nothing to mediate. I
don’t believe the step is contemplated.
“thy, {the Deity is the only one who
should be recognized to step in be-
tween the two. I negarded the state-
ment in such light that it never oc—
curred to me to even mention it.”
This member, like others, referred
to mediation between the United States
and not between Spain and the ins-ur-
{'ents, the latter being a matter with
which this country has no concern.
\Vhat the Pope Really Did.
Rome, April 5.—It is said in Vatican
circles that the Pope has not formally
offered to mediate between Spain and
the United States, because he has not
been requested to do so by the two
governments. It is true, however, that
the P-ontiff has conveyed to Madrid
his ardent wish for the avoidance of
a conflict, and has asked Spain to ar-
range for a suspension of warlike
measures or decisions.
Last Chance of Peace.
Tendon, April 5.—-A dispatch from
Madrid yesterday afternoon says Pre-
mier Sacasta expressed the Ihope that
"peaceful considerations would influ-
1 1109 the American politicians,” declar-
Zugr that the Pope’s mediation is “prac-
ftro'ly the last chance of averting
war."
MOVEMENT OF SPAIN’S FLOTILLA.
Consul at Cape Verde Islands Officially
(.‘on'l: 1113 Story of Its Anival Thele.
3 ".ts hington, April 6.—The Navy De-
;..11..r11.nt has received official assur-
ances which put at rest the reports
that the story of the arrival of the
Spanish torpedo boat flotilla at Cape
Verde Island was sent out by Spanish
authority to deceive the United States
vhile the flotilla was proceeding to
Porto Rico. A telegram was sent by
the State Department to the United
Stat-ens Consul wt St. Vincent, Cape
Verde Islands, and he has reported
that the flotilla is there. The Navy De-
partment has every reason to believe
that the second torpedo boat flotilla
has not yet started from Spain.
The dispatch from the Consul at St.
Vincent, while not definite on that
point, indicates that theme is no truth
in the report that titre destroyers Tetr-
ror, Amend Furor went on to Porto
Rico, while the torpedo boats proper
put in at he 0am Verde pout.
Spain’s Fleet to Leave Cadiz.
Washington, April 5.——A telegram
was received late la st night by P1es1-
dent McKinley from Minister Wood-
ford stating that the Spanish fleet was
about .to sail from Cadiz.
For some time Spain has been en-
gaged in forming at Cadiz a flying
squadron and torpedo flotilla. to con-
sist of the torpedo cruisers Donna
Maria de Molenna. and Destructor, of
the type of our C'ismitng; the torpedo
destroyers Osado. Proserpine and Au-
daz, and the torpedo boats Orion, Rar—
cela and Havana. The last. named
three are known 'to ‘lzav-e been art Ca-
diz for some time.
No “R eply” S1"
‘Washinglon, Ap1il 5.—P13s.d 1.11: Mc-
Kinley’s attention was .to-5.1.4.1 last
night to a cablegram from Madria‘t an—
nouncing that the “reply" of the Unit-
ed Sl‘ates Government had been (111111—
mu-nicatcd to the Spanish txovetnnn .-
but that its contents had not 3.
made public and no action
taken upon it.
An official announcement
thorized that negotiations with
have not been res 1111191
1t to Sp. .in.
‘.\ C15; Elli-
liIore Gold Frcin Australia.
San Francisco, April 5,.—’i‘l1e steam—
ship AIamed-a, wir'c-Iu is due “=13-
moment, has $2,0(i‘
eieigns in her str .
ti'mm
gold1c'r‘xc
eight 11 shipment 1-1'
the some source since last Fal‘, 111111;:—
ing the total consent received up to
the enormous sum of $18,000,030.
CONGRESS I8 FULL OF FIGHT.
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Senator Perkins Charges Spain with Be-
ing Directly Responsible for the
’Malne Disasten
Washington, April 5.——Irt was fratnk-
ly and openly charged in the Senate
yesterday by Mr: Perkins o-f Cal'itfor-v
pie, in a. set speech, that Spain was
responsible for the Maine disaster, as
it had been brought about by Spanish
machinations and Spanish treachery.
The speech of MT. Perkins was only
one of four prepared addresses upon
the Cuban question delivered in the
Senate yesterday.
gia, wuh'ile hoping for a peaceful solu-
tion of the problem which the coun-
try is now facing, declared strongly in
favor of independence of the Cubans,
and pledged to the Administration the
loyal support of the South, which, in
the event of war, would have to bear
the brunt of 1the conflict.
Mr. Perkins took substantially the
same ground, and his vigorous treat-
ment of the Maine disaster aroused
the u"crowded galleries to enthusiastic
applause. Mr. Mantle of Montana,
While expressing confidence in the Ad-
ministration, maintained that the time
for action. had now arrived, and that
action must be to the end that Cuba
should be free.
Mr. Rawhns‘ of Utah entirely elim-
inated the President from considera—
tion in his speech, holding that one
case against Spain was already made
up, and that with Congress rested the
responsibility of declaring war. For
Congress to wait longer was only to
invite criticism. He declared for the
most vigorous action immediately.
In the House the same’spirit reigned
which reigned in the Senate. After
a. hot struggle with Speaker Reed, Mr.
Bailey got the floor with a ringing war
speech, which set the galleries wild.
The enthusiasm among the spectatom,
in fact, was so great at one time that
Speaker Reed threatened to clear the
galleries.
Among the members the con-fusion
for a time was of the wildest A dozen
men Were on the floor at once trying
to speak.
Mr. Bailey said that if the President
wanted one day, or two days, or three
days, to prepare a message that would
meet the approval of the American
people, the minority would be silent
until he had spoken; “but if he wanted
two hours for further negotiation with
Spain for the purchase of Cuba, I say
not a. minute will we give him.’
‘_____.__._
By Balloon to Rescue Andree,
New York, April 5..-—M Antony Van'-
icle, the distinguished French scien-
tist, who is at the head of an Andree
relief expedition by balloon, is in the
city. He said that he desired it under-
stood that his expedition went under
the auspices of the Frencth Govern-
”mnt, while at 1the same time he went
to the rescue of a. personal friend.
The balloon, the Alaska, is so con-
structed that its course can be as ac-
curate dinrected as that of a. ship. M.
Varlcle expects to find Andree, the
Arctic explorer, in Siberia. He and
his party will embark in their air-
ship from either Juneau or Glemnora,
in British America, and go via. the
Klondike.
No New Negotiation With Spain.
Madrid, April 6.—-(T‘hrrough the Gen-
sor.)-—The reply of the United States
Government has been communicated
to the Spanish Government. I'ts con-
tents have not been made public, and
no action has yet been taken upon it.
Washington, Aprrll 5.——A.n official an-
nouncement was authorized by the
White House that negotiations with
Spain have not been resumed. This
statement was made after the Asso—
ciated Press cable message had been
submitted to the President and Judge
Day.
Efforts of the Powers.
Paris, April 5.——It is semi-officially
announced that the powers are contin—
uing their efforts to find a. common
ground upon which they could jointly
offer mediation between the United
States and Spain.
Maine Flag Hauled Down.
Wash'l ngton, April 6. —The Navy De-
partment has abandoned the wreck of
the Maine, and has ordered the flag
hauled dew. .
as
so
had b1: (1]
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Mr. Clay of Geor- ’
WHO WILL IT!-
M 8atttdel8 will Sin 3 Bicycle in the
Most Pnnutar lady at Gentleman
A Chance to Get 3. Wheel Free.
‘ ORACE 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.
Eve1y wleel sold by him is of first-class workmanship
, and of the highest grade.
For nearly two years he has been in business at his
- present store, No. 12 North Main street, South Norwalk,
and has been must successful, his large sales increasing each season.
One reason for his success is that he is firm believer in printers’ ink and
uses it freely and to the best advantage, beIieving 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.
pactitions, his sales being something enormous in the bicycle line.
He is not yet satisfied, however, and proposes to stir up the riders of the
silent steed by giving away one of his bicycles to the most p0pular wheel-
manor wheel woman in Fairfield county.
HORACE A SAUNDERS.
To this end he will select a new wheel flom among those in his stock and
13' 1t it up to be voted for, and the lady or gentleman receviing the highest
number of votes will‘ no given the wheel.
In 01- ier to compete for the Wheel it is not necessaty that you should be
a rider at the present time, but that you receive the largest number of
vates by 8 o’clock on the evening of July 1st, when the balloting closes.
To accommodate contestants in the Twin Cities two boxes have been
prepared for the reception of the ballots; one in the shoe store of Olsen
Brothers, in the Gnome building. and the other in Mr. Saunders’ store a
12 North Main street,
Norwalk contestants can deposit their ballots in the "box at Olsen Broth—
ers shoe store, and South Norwalk contestants in the box in Mr. Saunders’
store.
The ballots will be counted, (1:1in and the standing of the contestants
announced each day in the GAZETTE.
The balIoting will close promptly at 8 o’clock on the evening of July 1st
and a comm ttee will be selected to con nt the votes, and the winner will be
announced in the GAZETTE of July 2.
Every contestant will have an equal cbavce and every vote deposited will
be carefully and correctly counted.
NOTICE To Cowssrst—W 11te youi name and address on the blank
lines, cut out the coupon and deposit it in either of the boxes above re—
ferred to and it will be counted. I
All coupons sent by mail should be addressed to H. A. Saunders, 12
North Main street. South Norwa‘k.
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BICYCLE BALLOT.
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Name
gAddress
G Ballots can be left at Saunders’ Bicycle Headquarters, iii‘
The Vote.
Bliss Lucy \Vicks, Not “111;. 17
Miss Vivian Sedersti 0111, South Norwalk. 8
371:3 Menrt Ambler, South Norwallr. 3"
Thomas Hunt, Norwalk. '2
Thomas McInerhey, ‘Winnipauk. ~1
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