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MESSAGE
MONDAY 1
SPAIN’S COMPLETE sun-
RENDER ONLY cAN
55:|.:E'Y IT N0”?
AN ARMISTICE
WOULD NOT
CONGRESS WILL HAVE THE GPPIIIIIUIIIII’
0F BEGINNING WAR Al ITS MUNIlIIY’S
SESSION. NOTHING WILI. [MEIER THE
PRESIDENT FROM MAKINGHIS REC-
OMMENDATIDNS AT THAT TIIVIE.
Washington, April 9th——ABSOLU TE
IN DEPENDEN (DE—These two words
have conveyed to Minister Woodford,
at Madrid, the exact position of the
United States government in reference
to the island of Cuba. If his mind
was not entirely clear, owing to lack of
f1miliarit-y with diplomatic terms, or if
the Spanish authorities did not wholly
comprehend the attitude of this govern-
ment, these two words have removed
all doubt. And here the case rests,
with the issue made up and definitely
closed. The most optimistic advocate
of peace can hardly look forward to the
possibility of a compliance with our
terms. Spain chooses the alternative
of war with the United States, and de-
feat, rather than yield her sovereignity
over Cuba and be plunged into conflict
with her own subjects at home.
The joint. note presented at theVVhite
House by the five European powers was
in effect a formal expression of friendly
solicitude, and a hope that peace might
yet come in Cuba. without war. It was
in no sense intervention. No pressure
is being or will be exerted to have this
government recede from its position.
President McKinley’s reply is un-
equivocal and conclusive. The note of
the powers does not. affect; the situation
here in the slightest degree.
Consul General Fitzhugh Lee will
leave Havana to-day. Minister VVood-
ford will depart from Madrid about the
51me time, although it is not felt that
he is in any peril. The recall of Consul
General Lee will be a practical an-
nouncement to the world that war is at
hand.
Representative Grosvenor, conserva-
tive and cool, who speaks with full
knowledge of the gravity of the situa-
tion, announced to Congress Thursday
that war could not now be averted.
The Senators who have been conspicu-
ous advocates of peace, and have been
hoping against hope for that result, no
longer expect a peaceful solution.
Counsel Ruebens‘ ill-timed manifesto,
announcing that the Cuban insurgents
.would fight the United States troops
unless our intervention was preceded
by a recognition of the independence
of the so-called Cuban Republic, has
materially changed the sentiment of
Congress on the independence propo-
sition. There is every~ reason to be-
lieve that both the Senate and House
will promptly authorize and direct.
immediate intervention, as recommend-
ed by the President, without a recogni-
tion of independence at this time.
The President’s Message will go to
Congress on Monday and American
ships will be in action very soon there-
after.
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W'ashington, April 9.—It is regarded
as not within the province of human
agencies to postpone the presentation
of the President’s message to Congress
beyond Monday's session. There has
been no change In the ofllclal stand
taken for Cuban independence, not-
withstanding all reports and rumors
to the contrary. Congress will be asked
on Monday to recognize Cuban inde-
pendence and to authorize armed tn-
terventlon forthwith to drive Spain
out of the island. .
Nothing received It the White House
up to this time he: suggested that she
would go without being driven. There
18.! III-11 expectation that she may ,de-
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Iclare an armistice at the last mo-
ment. If she does it will not change
P1esident McKinley’s course.
It can be said by authority that no
change has been made in the message.
Nor has the Senate changed in its at-
titude to the question. The Foraker
resolution, with the second paragraph
stricken out, represents at once .the
Senate’s position, and by the Presi-
dent’s own statement agrees with the
tone of his message. The Executive
and legislative branches of the Gov-
ernment understand each other fully.
The second paragraph recognized the
existing republic of Cuba. That is put
off till another day. Independence is
fully recognized.
The Cuban cause will not suffer un-
der it. The island will be freed, and,
free, will choose such a government
as it thinks best. If the present one
suits it, it will choose that, and har-
mony will be preserved.
Another thing is settled, Spain’s
eleventh—hour repentence will not
avail. If she declares an armistice on
Monday the President will advise Con-
gress of the new turn of affairs, in a
special message if need be, or in a.
postcript to the one now lying ready,
but it is not to enter as an element
into the case as now made up.
There will be no going back. The
adminisration is committed to a. course
from which no retreat is possible, ex-
cept on the part of Spain. No one in
administration circles believes that she
will retreat.
Madrid, April 8, via Biarritz, France,
'April 9.—It is generally believed that
the Queen Regent has determined, in
spite of the opposition of the Cabinet,
to issue a decree of armistice between
Spain and the Cuban insurgents.
It is even stated among well-in~
formed persons that the text of the
decree has been cabled to Capt—Gen.
Blanco for proclamation by him.
It is still hoped that the Queen Re-
gent some time before it is too late,
may issue the decree that is now re-
garded as the only possible means of
averting an almost immediate conflict.
Nobody in the Cabinet is determined
enough in the interests of peace to
take this step.
El Pais publishes a. report that the
Spanish Embassy at Washington was
being guarded. This is undoubtedly
an incentive to the mob to attack the
American oflices here.
El Pais also publishes a dispatch
from Paris saying that the Roths-
childs have decided to present war-
ships to Spain.
The crowds in the streets are per-
fectly quiet, but no one knows what
may happen if anything occurs to ex-
cite them.
SPAIN IS DETERMINED.
A Cabinet Minister Says to Compromise
Is Useless.
Madrid, Spain, April 9.—-A much
calmer feeling-prevails here reflecting
the newspaper utterances and various
versions of the Cabinet meeting.
A Cabinet Minister, in an interview
on the present situation, is quoted as
saying:
“All the Ministers have sunk their
individual opinions and are working
unanimously in the interests of the
country. it is entirely useless to at-
tempt to arrange a, compromise in the
face of the attitude of America, which
decided to seek a rupture at any cost.
The Spanish Government would weak-
en itself by concessions antagonistic
to public sentiment.”
“Neither the government nor the
country desire war, but the govern—
ment must save Spain’s honor. If
President McKinley succeeds in with-
standing Congress, lt will certainly be
an indication favorable to peace. If
he does not. succeed, it will be because
he has lost control of the situation, in
which case the Spanish concessions
are absolutely useless."
The statement published in London
that General Woodford is to leave Ma-
drid on Sunday is untrue. General
Woodford reiterated ' his statement
that he would not leave until directed
to apply for his passports, or until
they are handed to him. The Minister
added that he had no intimation of his
government fixing a date for his leav-
ing Madrid, and it might be taken as
I. fact that no date wopld be fixed
upon until after President McKinley’s
message had been sent to Congress, as
to leave the Spanish capital before
that would prejudge the whole case.
«The Imparclal thighs -ghefiglay‘in
the presentation of President McKin-
ley’s .message to Congress is a. good
sign! It adds:
“But nobody is under any illusions
respecting the American policy. If
peaceful prospects predominate, they
do so for reasons beyond Yankee con-
trol. ”
The Imparcial also says it considers
the action of the powers in offering
their good ofllces as being favorable to
Spain.
SPANISH WAR FLEET SAILS.
It Will Join Torpedo Flotilla at Cape
Verde and Then Head for Our Coast.
Washington, April 9.-—-Senor Polo y
Bernabe, the Spanish Minister, has re-
ceived a cablegram from Madrid con-
firming the report that the Spanish flo-
tilla has sailed from Cadiz for the
Canaries.
The Minister’s cablegram states that
the1e me three baitleships and twelve
cruisers in fl .is last flotilla.
They 2.19 to proceed direct to the
Canaries, thence to the Cape Verde
Islands to effect a junction with the
fleet of torpedo boats and torpedo-goat
destroyers.
From thence they may sail direct
for either Puerto Rico or the Atlantic
coast of the United States.
.k, -
THE CONTROL OF CUBA. '
\Vhat Shall Be Done With the Island
“'hen It Is Freed.
Washington, April 9.—There is an
open expression of opinion that should
the United States occupy Havana it
will not turn the island over to a lot of
irresponsible people at once. A prom-
inent Senator, who has been f01 peace,
said that it now means war, but he
said:
“We do not intend to have this war
simply to make a present to an alleged
republic, and I for one am determined
that Congress shall have some say as
to whether Cuba shall become a sov-
ereign State or a part of the United
States.
“For this reason, there will be no
declaration of the independence of the
Cuban republic, and the fate of Cuba.
will not be decided before the war is '
declared.”
In other words, Congress, since the
Cuban Junta. has shown its hand, is
showing a. decided inclination toward
annexation and declaring that if we
must go to war over the island, the
United States might as well benefit by
it. When the President’s message goes
to Congress, it will be referred to the
committees, and when these report,
there will be a. discussion over the res-
olution.
The friends of the recognition of the
independence of the republic are still
confident of being able to adopt the
Foraker resolution, but a compromise
is suggested that instead of the clause
for recognition of independence, a
clause for recognition of belligerency
be inserted.
LEE’S HOME-COMING.
To Leave Havana. With Last Company of
Americans Today.
Tampa, Fla., April 9.—The program
for the departure of General Lee from
Havana has been announced as fol—
low s:
' The Oliv ette will enter Havana har-
bor this morning, and General Lee will
at once notify all Americans that this
will be their last chance to leave the
island under the American flag. After
all are on board the steamer, including
the United States consuls from the
the various Cuban ports, General Lee
will pull down the American flag from
the consulate, will turn over the ar—’
chives to the British Consul, Mr. Gol—
Iin, and will go aboard the Olivette,
which will at once sail for Key West.
It is possible that one of the gun-
boats or cruisers at Key West will ac-
company the Olivette to Havana, to
protect the Americans as the last of
them leave the city. The Olivette will
reach Key West to—night or Sunday
night, if the United States consuls
cannot reach Havana before Sunday.
Judge Day Confirms.
Washlngotn, D. 0., April 9.——Assist-
ant Secretary Day announces that all
the citizens of the United States now
in Cuba. who desire to leave will posi-
tively be out of that island to-day. He
added that it could also be reiterated
that Consul-General Lee would leave.
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ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
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and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet 131 omptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tem effectually, dispels colds, head-
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs Is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its act-ion and truly beneficial 1n its
eliects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading drug-
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try 1t. Do not accept any
substitute. '
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ThursdayjApril 7th,
Saturday. April 9th.
The remembmnces of; the ill fated battle- -ship and her valorou; but 1111
fortunate crew, will and should be a welcome token 1n every patriotic citi:
zen’ s home.
It will forever be a reminder of the illustrious dead, the men
of the Maine who met an untimely death at Havana, 1n the SBJVICG of their
country.
This beautiful picture, (18x24) in colors, represents the galladt; Miane
as she sailed through the Nariows of lower New York bay, with a beaut' 'ful
azure sky above Ler, with bright laughing blue waves playing a.-' it were
with her swan- like hull, spoke no ill omen of the fate she was to meet.
Every puichaser of one dol 211’ s worth or over will be presented with this
souvenir. Save your duplicate checks of your small purchales until they
amount to one dollar and then you will receive a. souvenir
CLOSED ALL DAY FRIDAY.
Bargains in Every Department on Thursday and
Saturday.
@Come Thursday, the Souvenirs may not; last all day Saturday.
@Come Thursday, open until 9 o’clock Thursday evening.
Easter Gloves.
Our Glove department has long since
earned the reputation as among- the
With such
well known makers as Foster, Paul 8.:
Co., Trefousse & Maggioni formerly
(Centemeri,) Myers & Adlers, the
Standaid of Excellence is fully main-
tained.
Special for Thursday and Satui day,
500 pairs of Ladies’ French and German
fine kid gloves, made the new Easter
shades, the $1.25 quality, per pair $1.00.
Men’s Carbretta kid gloves, Meyers
$1.25 grade, special $1.00.
Easter neck wear, new line 25c and
00.
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Easter Jackets and Suits.
Never has Norwalk -seen so many
styles in Jackets and Tailor Made suits.
Just look at them and be convinced.
Spring Jackets $2.50 to $13.00.
Tailor Made suits $10. 00 to $25.00.
Children 8 spring reefers 980 to $4. 50.]
Separate skirts, $1.25 to $15.00.
Children’s Cape, Tam O’Shanter 250
and 50c.
Children’s Straw hats 500 to $1.50.
Easter Hosiery}: '31).
Fancy stockings are all the rage.
Plaid stockings all new 25c, worth 450.
New Silks.
6 ps. Blk. Brocade India for Suits,
skirts or capes, worth 690, this-Sou?-
enir Sale, 500.m__'_w_w
8 ps..Blk. Satin BrocadahvB‘e-ya'd‘e'we
and figures, worth all through. N737.
City, $1. 00, this sale 750..“ ... . us
10 ps. New plaid silks, 75c and $1 00.
New Dress Goods, greatest variety ever
shown in Norwalk, all new and up-te-
date colorings, 12%0 to $1.50 yd.
Easter Petticoats.
750 to $4. 50.
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