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SAY WAR IN MADRID
The Action Of Congress Makes
Hostilities Inevitable.
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SAGASTA TO THE cams
Spanish Papers Urge Immediate Action
on Government—El Liberal Says Time
Has Come for Blows—London Report of
Proposal by the Trible Alliance for a
Cuban Plobescite—Efl‘ort to “Persuade
Spain to Abandon Cuba.
Madrid, April 20.c—The general belief
here is that the joint resolution of Con—
gress makes war between Spain and
the United States inevitable.
It is claimed Spain prefers to face
war rather than yield to the Ame1ican
demands.
The terms of the speech which the
Queen Regent will deliver at the open-
ing of the Cortes to-day, are jealously
guarded, but, it is said that the speech
will prove firm,, convincing and satis-
factory to the national sentiments.
'An official note says negotiations are
actively proceeding between the co-
lonial government of Cuba and «the in—
surgents of that siland, with the View
of obtaining the submission of the lat-
ter as a result of further concessions
regarding autonomy.
The Liberal easy: '_“The Spaniards
are tired of talk of papal and other in-
terventions. \Var is a matter of hours,
in spite of the rumors of delays upon
President McKinley’ s part.”
Continuing, the Liberal uiges Spain
to stop argument, adding: “The time
has come for blows, and not for
words.”
The Imparcial, commenting uopn the
commercial aspect of the war, which
it regards as certain, “so soon as Pres-
ident McKinley stops vacillating,”
says:
“The Americans who are rushing
into war will be surprised to find that
it-is'not an affair of weeks, but of
months. It will last until the commer-
cials are more anxious for peace than
they are now anxious for war.”
SPAIN DEFIES US. ‘
Cortes Told Not to Yield by Senor Sa-
gasta.
Madrid, April 20.—The supporters of
the Government
Parliament met in the Senate Chamber
at- 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon.
Senor Sagasta, the 'Premier,
dresed them as follows:
“The times are so grave and the cir-
so- exceptional that
acts and not words are necessary to
face the present difl‘iculty.
,..“Attempts are being made to sully
the glories .of Spain by an infamous
calumny. The different Spanish Gov-
e'rnments' haxe done their utmost to
avert War to which we are being pro—
voked.
“we have nor. reached the limits
of concession Compatible with honor
and 'territo‘ria-l ’integrity. We consent-
ed 'to the last Concession at the in-
Stance io'f the Pope and the powers.
We yielded, in fatct; but now attempts
are made upon our honor and menaces
directed against our territory. That is
a. thing to which Spaniards will never
consent. (Applause)
“This is not the moment to trace a
parliamentary programme, but the nio-
ment to unite ourselves, as our fathers
have done, in the fade of an odius at-
tempt: against the integrity of our ter-
ritOIy. The insult offered us to-day is
the most infamous that has ever been
offered.” (Prolonged applause.)
Continuing, Senor Sagasta. counseled
the rapid constitution of the Cham-
bers in order accord to the Government
the means to defend the country’s in-
terests.
“Spain,” he added, “will not allow
a. parcel of her territory to be taken
from her with impunity; nor will she
be a party to any trafficking for her
possessions.”
Prolonged and enthusiastic cheers
greeted the speech.
Last night the parties constituting
the Cort-es held their preliminary meet-
ings. Senor Silvela presided bver the
meeting of the Conservative minority.
In the course of his remarks he advised
all Conservatives to support the Gov-
ernment. The Republican party has
sent a message to Senor Emilio Caste]-
lar, appealing to his patriotism to take
part in the Parliamentary campaign.
The communication points out that
“during the present situation it is the
duty of Republicans to’maintain an
expectant attitude toward the mon-
archy, but at the same time to stand
ready to make the sacrifices demanded
by patriotism, in the face of a power—
ful enemy, for the defense of Spanish
sovereignty over "Cuba, the preserva-
tion of which is demanded by the his-
tory, security and rights of Spain.”
ad-
Asks Spain to Abandon Cuba.
London, April 20.——The Rome corre—
Spondent of the Daily Chronicl'e says:
“Some of the powers, including
France, and Italy, are acting in con-
cert with the Vatican in an effort to
persuade Spain to abandon Cuba. It is
said Spain is secretly inclined to this
course, but prefers to await the out-
break of war in order to have t";
appearance of yielding to force and
to be justified by public opini .en.
the Vatican and several of the f0 9 an
embassies it is still believed there \.-.'.i
be no war.”
The Daily News, commenting on the
“probability that Spain will not 2::-
tempt a conflict in Cuba, but wil‘ 2:-
tack and prey upon American (c71-
merce-in European waters, in wt cl)
case the coal question would b;- 1221
impmtant, ” says:
“It is not Great Britain' s intone“ to
encourage [the supplying of coal to bTI-
ligerents, and" the Spanish Government
is mistaken if it is reckoning on unre-
stricted access to British coaling sta-
tions.” '
A.
:l.
Malice Peace Impossible.
London” 'April 20.—The afternoon
newspapers here unanimously express
the opinion that if President McKin-
ley signs the joint resolution of Con-
gress it will preclude the possibility of
peace. The papers’ also think it prob-
able that when the demands of the
United States are transmitted to Spain
the latter will regard them as an act
of war, without waiting for further ac-
tion upon the part of the United
States. ,5;
in both Houses of~
iii:
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'DLTIMAI‘IN I‘D SPAIN
Out of Cuba.
President Decided to Issue Ultimatum
'l‘o-Day—In Favor of Granting. Spain
Two or Three Days’ Time—This Will
Give Opportunity fol Pr epalations. I
Washington, April Ila—President Mc-
Kinley’s ultimatum to Spain will be
presented to-day through Minister
Woodford at Madrid. It will carry the
substance of the United States Con-
gress resolutions demanding that the
Government of Spain shall at once re-
linquish its authority in Cuba. and
withdraw its land and naval forces
from the island. Should Spain’attempt
a parley which in any way indicates the
possibility of delay forcible means will
from Cuba. and Cuban waters.
The Cabinet was in seesion from 3.30
o’clock yesterday afternoon until 5.35,
but was unable to agree on the terms
of the ultimatum to Spain.
There was a difference of opinion as
to the length of time that Should be
given to the Spaniards within which
to reply to our peremptory demands
for the evacuation of the Island of
Cuba. One or two of the members
still thought that twenty-four hours
would be sufficient, while a number of
others suggested forty-eight hours.
The President, however, was of opin-
ion that we would not be in a. position
to enforce our demands even at the end
of forty-eight hours, and in view of
the fact he thought at least three days
would not be too long a time to permit
Spain to have for deciwsion
It “as not with a. view of giving
Spain any particular consideration that
he favored a longer time, but in his
opinion it would take that time to put
our army and ‘naval forces in position
to strike a. decisive blow.
Of course, the President does not ex-
pect Spain to evacuate Cuba. in that
time, but he does expect that the Spam-
ish Government shall indicate whether
it is gping to comply "ht once with his
demands, or whether the United States
must intervene with the forces of the
army and navy.
As the Cortes meets in Madrid to-day
the matter canrbe laid before that body
dent has concluded to grant the Spam-
iards more than the proposed forty-
eight hours in which to decide.‘ This
will bring the matter'up to some time
on Saturday, when the answer will
have to be made.
If Spain refuses the demand, which
is expected, the President will then
proceed to carry out the will of Con—
gress. .,
First Move by Navy.
army and navy to bring about pbace
in the island,- and to drit‘Ie the Span-
iards from it. This was discuSSed to
some extent in‘ the Cabinet meeting,
and the President 11 as 'of opmiou that
the first mov e would be a. naval demon—
stration. ._
He is most desirous of relieving the
suffering of the reconcentradoS,‘ but,
as he said to the Cabinet members, it
is impossible to do that now, nor Can
it be done until the United States has
some one on the island to superintend
the distribution of the supplies.
It is also decided by the President
that while waiting for Spain to answer
the ultimatum, there will be no move
made by this Government towards
Cuba. The fleets will remain at their
stations. The moving of the land forces
toward the South will continue, how-
ever, so as to have them ready for any
millitary demonstration that may be
necessary.
The President .and the Cablntt have
decided that this course is best, be-
cause to order the navy or any of its
vessels to make a. demonstration be-
fore the harbor of Havana or any Cu-
ban port might be considered an overt
act by Spain, and intended to influence
her action on the ultimatum. The rest
of the week, however, will be given up
to active preparations, and the auxil-
iary vessels of the navy will be ready
to move at a moment’s notice.
The resolution as passed by Congress
Monday night was so amended as to
empower the President to use the land
and naval forces “and'to call into ac-
tual service of the United States the
militia of the several States to such an
extent as may be necessary to carry
these resolutions into effect.”
Can Call for Volunteers.
This provision gives the President
full power to call Ior volunteers, and
to use the militia without the passage
of a special act of Congress, which was
necessary under the Constitution.
.80 the President is in a. position to
-issue his call for volunteers at any
time. \Vhat he will do in this mat-
ter, when the proclamation shall'be is-
sued, and how many volunteers he Will
call for, the President and the Cabinet
will decide to- day. '
Chairman Dingley of the House
Committee on Ways and Means believes
it necessary that war should not be-
gin before the close of the present
week, that important legislative dev el-
opments for the national defense may
be completed. The President, having
informed Congress that he awaited its
action, understands that no excuse will
be tolerated for delay. He does' not
propose to offer any, nor to lose a min-
ute in conducting an aggressive and
.of formality is necessary.
All signs point to a. flat refusal by
Spain to accept the demands of the
United States. The tone of ,the Span;
ish press, the failure to receive any
assuring information from the United
States Minister, and the preparations
of Minister P010 to leave Washington
the ultimatum ordered to be. presented
point to the probability that Spain at.
ready has decided that the controversy
must be settled after a contest.
Says Spain Can Do Nothing More. .
Paris, April 20.——Le Journal pub-
lishes ;an interview, which its Madrid
correspondent has had with Senor Mo-
net, the Spanish minister of the colo-
nies, in the course of which Senor Mo-
ret said: “Spain has made all the cen-
cessions compatlbls with honor. ll
McKinley wants Cuba let him come
and take it. "We shine and say path-
in: more " ‘ .
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She Will Have Three Days to Get:
PRESIDENT Tom TO-DAY:
Aftcr a'n Evening Cabinet Meeting the"
immediately be used to drive Spain '
at once, and for this reason the Presi-"
He will use the armed ferces of the‘
swift campaign. But. a certain amount
as soon as the resolution is signed and
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We sincerely hope that. if war we must have that it will be short, quick'and decisive and
that our country’s flag will float over liberated Cuba that the Maine shall be annexed and -
the honor of this great country sustained.
perience such as the last war with all the mills stopped, the
modities of life; sugar 25c. per pound; muslin, 62 1—2c per yard; calico 50c. per yard,'etc.
But now one can foretell what will occur during the comincr week.
morning, April 16th, prices that will sell goods.
War on High Prices!
This is :1
We do not. want to pass through another ex-
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Our Spring Jackets 3:
nd separate Skirts
are correct I
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Commencing ’ Saturday
Wash Goods.
36 in. wide Percales, fast'colors, 7c.
Ruffled Muslin, Bedroom Curtains,
$1.00 ones for, per pair, 850.
Curtain poles, trimmings complete,
White, Oak, walnut and Cherry, 190.
Heavy table tumblers, 20c doz.
69c Blk. taifetta silk, 50c.
Remnants of 121lc Outing flannel, 5c.
Remnants of 100 Gingham, 50.
5c Toilet Crash, 30. 5 yds. Birdseye
Diaper, 170.
'Mad'ras and Cheviots shirts,
Great Variety.
50c.
Men’ s light weight wool shirts and
drawers, 98c.
75c Blk. {India Brocade silks, 500.
Suits and Skirts.
$12.50 Cloth'Suits, all colors $10.00.
$17.50 Covert and Cheviots, $13.50.
$1.75 Separate Skirts, $1.25.
$6.00 Camel’s hair serges, $4.50. Bril-
liantine $3.50, $4.50 and $6.00. Tucked
Skirts, $5. 50.
Jackets.
$12.00 Coverts, $8. 00.
$9. 00 blk. Diagonal, $7.50.
$7.50 Coverts and Broadcloth, $5 00.
$1.25 Child’s reefer, 980.
$2.00 Child’s reefer, $1.50.
$3.25 Child ’8 reefer, $2.50.
290 cotton warp matting, 190.
Good floor oil cloth 250.
$1.39 Brussels net ruffled border cur-
tains $1.00 per pair.
Portiers, $2. 25 portiers all colors $1. 98.
Ladies ruffled vests and drawers 250.
Best line of taffeta silks in Conn, 75c.
$1.50 Linoleum 2 yds. wide $1.00.
$2.50 lace curtains $1.98.
of lace curtains.
Great sale
Extra wide extra heavy portiers
$3.50, $4.98 and $5.98.
Men’s fine Ribbed and Marseilles.
mixture,shirt.s and drawers 250 each.
New BeyadereGrenadines 75c and 980.
50c Checks 310. All Wool Serges
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black and colors 290. 50 inch Ladies
Cloth 50c. 75c Granite Cloths 590.
$1.00 Whip Cord Serges 75c. 69c novel-
ties 500
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112 piece Dinner Set English Porce-
lain, warranted, $9.98.
flouse Cleaners.
8 Bars Soap, 24c.
2 pkg. Tacks, 5c.
Carpet Beaters, 10c and 150.
Whitewash Brushes, 35c.
Ammonia, 50 bottle.
Tack Hammers. 5c.
Shelf Paper, 10 yds. for 50.
Scrubbing Brushes, 5 and 100. .
Self Wringing Mops, 29c.
7c heavy unbleached muslin, 50.
8c full bleached muslin, 60.
So white Domet, 5c.
29c opaque window shades, all colorsgi
190.
Boys’ laundried and unlaundried
shirts, 45c.
Men’s balbriggan shirts and drawers,
500.
$1.50 black Crepons, $1.00 per yard.
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