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The Main Features of the Forth-
coming Measure.
TAXES THAT ARE PROPOSED
Increase of 81 Internal Revenue Tax on :
Beer, 3 Stamp Tax and a Duty on Tea
Coffee—Bill May Also Contain
a. Number of Other
and
Provisions for
Taxes.
\Vashington, April 21.~—It is an-
nounced at the Treasury Department
that the main feature of the war rev—
enue measure that is shortly to be in-
troduced in the House will provide for
an increase of $1 on the internal rev— ,
enue tax on beer, a. stamp tax and a
duty 0 tea and coffee.
The intention is to draft a bill that
will yield about $100,000,000 a year and
the Treasury Department estimates
that the taxes proposed on these com-
modities will result in this amount of
revenue.
At least $35,000,000 will be realized,
according to the estimation of the
Treasury officials, from the additional
tax on beer. Another. $10,000,000 will re-
sult from the imposition of a duty of
10 cents a pound on all tea imported.
It is proposed to place a duty of 3 cents
a. pound on coffee, which would bring
in about $20,000,00 a year. Fifteen mill-
ions are depended upon as a result of
the proposed stamp tax on operations
in stovks and banking busiess.
These will form the most important
features of the bill, which is now being
drafted by the members of the ways
and means committee, although it is
likely that the measure will contain
provisions for a number of other taxes.
Preparing to Tax Free Articles.
One of these will likely be a proposi-
tion to tax all articles now on the free
list at the rate of 10 per cent. fiis
could be done without seriously effect-
ing any important industry and would
not a good income.
It is announced at the Treasury De-
partmet that there will be uniform in-
crease all along the line on all articles
already on the dutlable lists.
It is believed that the Government
can get all the revenues it will require
by picking out certain commodities for
special duties and that this can be
done without materially damaging any
persons or prticular interests.
Stamp Tax on All Sales of Tea.
The department is considering a pro-
posal to impose a. stamp on all sales of
tea. Immense shipments of this arti-
cle have been made into the United
States recently and the Department be-
lieves that it would be only just to im—
pose a tax of about 10 cents a. pound on
all sales made hereafter. This could
be enforced by requiring all tea now
on hand to be put up in pound pack-
ages and having stamps placed on
them.
The Department has furnished to the
Ways and Means Committee a com-
plete schedule of the war taxes in force
during the rebellion. It is asserted at
the Treasury Department that many of
these schedules could be enforced with
good effect at the present time.
Protests Already Coming In.
It is the opinion of the leading offi-
cials here, however, that the main fea-
tures of the revenue bill will be as out-
lined above. This proposed measure,
however, will not be placed on the stat-
ute book without a. protest from the in-
terests affected. Already the brewers
are Writing to Senators and Congress-
men begging them not to agree to an
additional tax on beer, and the, free
silver contingent in Congress is getting
ready to urge the advantages of an in-
come tax.
It will be seen from this that the Re—
publican leaders, particularly the mem—
bers of the Finance Committee of the
Senate. and the Way» and Means Com-
mittee of the House, will have their
hands full devising the net essary means
for conducting the war. The radicals
now see that it is one thing to talk war,
but quite another thing to carry it on.
$200,000 freinthe Klondike.
Tacoma, Wash, April 21.—A party of
eight from Dawson City has just ar-
rived here overland, with $200,000 in
Klondike gold dust, nuggests and
drafts. “Plunger Char-1,919” Meadows,
who arrived on Sunday, says that $30,-
000.000 is a conservative estimate for
the season’s output on the Klondike.
He thinks there is now two-thirds of
that amount on the dumps, and the
production will continue for six weeks
yet. He thinks the first Klondike
steamers will bring down $8,000,000 to
$12,000,000, while the succeeding boats
will bring large amounts.
International Interest Involved.
Paris, ‘April 21.-—The Temps, com—
menting editorially upon the political
situation, says: “Everything points to
the Spanish—American war leading to
a serious impairment of international
and commercial interests, in view of
Great Britain’s open sympathy with
America, especially as an agreement
between the European Powers to safe-
guard their interests seems impossible.”
Ca‘ifornia Cattle Starving.
San Francisco, Cal, April 21.eStock
men, who are anxious to get 90,000
head of starving cattle and 100,000 sheep
out of central and southern California
as soon as possible, complain that the
officials of the Department, of Agricul-
ture delay in instructing inspectors at
Sacramento, Stockton and Frasno to I
authorize their shipment to Utah, Ne-
braska, Iowa .and Wyoming.
The Result May Surprise the Spaniards.
Madrid, April 21,—The utmost reti-
cence is observed now regarding the
movements of the Spanish warships,
and in offic?al circles here it is said that
the location of the first naval battle
will be a veritable surprise.
Train Hold Up by Robbers.
San Francfsro. April 21.—The Santa
Fe Pacific west-bound passenger train
.vas “held up" at Oro Grande, 380 miles
east of l‘rlojave, yesterday afternoon.
Engine driver Gul’ford was killed, and
1 passenger- injured. '
'I'Pnliuv' Sng-usta Sinyil Cabinet Wants “’2“:
London, April Sl.—’Am:srdlng to- a
D‘ECLEELI dispatch from Madrid, Senor
arasta, the Premier, on being asked
..e, oplnicn of the Cabinet as to the
.utlock, replied: "Ti”;r! Wart! War!!!"
CALL. FOR VOLUNTEERS nag/59,
_ House Passes the Bill Too Late for the
Senate to Consider It.
Washington, April 21.—n: was the.
lamation yesterday afternoon, calling
out the volunteers, lif Congress had
passed the Volunteer bill. The PreSi-
' dent would have been glad to have sent
forth the call upon the same day that
= he signed the Cuban resolutions, if pos-
sible. ‘
Congress can never do anything 'with-
‘ out talking, and this rule held good yes-
terday. There was no necessity for de-
bate, but the House spent the day in
fquibbling over small points, and the
‘afternoon had moved into evening be-
fore the talkens drew off and let the
bill pass. Then it was too late for the
Senate to act.
Chairman Hull, of the Military Af—
' fairs Committee, gave intimation to the
'House of the advisability of early ac-
tion when he presented the bill in the
: morning. He said the President desired
its immediate passage as a measure of
'-.'ita1 necessity, and had sent a mes-
sage to him to that effect. The Secre—
tary of War had also urged it, and Gen~
feral Miles had appeared in person be—
fore the committee in the forenoon to
represent the urgency of thee ase.
The committee, in order to remove
every possible cause for friction in the
House, had stricken from the bill the
paragraph authorizing the President to
[appoint the regimental and company
. officers of the volunteers, and provided
. that the Governors of the States where-
in the troops were raised should exer—
cise that power.
Despite Mr. Hull’s earnest appeals.
the day dragged along, while the Pro '~
ident waited at the White House for
authority to send the proclamation
flashing over the wires which would
arouse the patriotic ardor of the peo-
i ple and meet with an early response in
armed legions answering “Ready!”
The Volunteer bill is not hastily
: drawn 0r crude. It is the result of three
- weeks’ work on the part of the law of-
: ficers of the Government and the War
[Department officials, together with the
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consideration of suggestions from Na—
.tional Guard officers. Before the bill
was passed in the House a clause was
inserted giving the President author-
ity to call out the volunteers, thus 0b—
viating the necessity of a special act
hereafter.
I The bill was passed, without division,
at 5.15 P. M., and the House adjourned.
THE PENNSYLVANIA MALITIA.
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Governor’s Guard Inspected in Harrisburg
—All Ready to Serve.
Harrisburg. Pa., April 21.—The Gov-
ernor’s Troop was inspect-ed yesterday
afternoon by Major Millar, of Scranton,
inspector of the Third brigade, in the
presence of 3:000 people; Governor Hast—
ings and Adjutant General Stewart
were present. The Governor and “Ad-
jutant-General will inspect the State ar—
senal and camp and garrison equipage
of the National Guard to—day. The
guard was never as splendidly equip-
ped, and in response to a call for troops
the entire division of 9,000 officers and
men can be placed in the field under
canvas in twenty-four hours.
The Governor is delighted with the
spirit of patriotism that prevails in
gPennsylvania, ‘as evidenced by the nu—
merous offers of service since the de-
struction of the Maine.
More than 600 letters and telegrams
have been received at the Executive
Department during the last six weeks
from all classes of people to volunteer
in the event of hostilities with Spain.
Every one of these offers has been ac—
: knowledged by the Executive and care-
ifully tabulated and filed under the di-
' rtction of Private Secretary Beitler.
I The course of procedure is the same *
in the Adjutant General’s office.
i If the: Governor were to accept the,
; services of all who have responded 50,-
I000 volunteers would go to the front
from Pennsylvania. These offers have
the National Guard, patriotic societies
and former officers of the regular army,
who have entered the United States
service from this State. -More than 100
women have offered their services as
nurses. If there is a. war with Spain,
the Keystone State will respond quick-
ly and generously to any demand made
upon it by the President and the Gov-
ernor. '
BOMBARDMENT OF NEW YORK.
Story from San Francisco that the Span-
ish Fleet Has Designs on This City.
San Francisco, April 21.—-—An English
army officer, now residing here, has
i just received from a prominent Spanish
’ political agent in New York a. letter re-
lating to the plans of the Spanish fleet.
The agent writes that he procured
some months ago copies of official
plans of the fortifications of New York
harbor and dispatched them to his
Government; These plans, he says, are
now in possession of the Admiral of
thefSpanish fleet at Cape Verde Islands.
The agent states that Spain has with-
lwaters, because she does not purpose
ito make any defense of Cuba, except
by means of forts, and that all the
available Spanish naval strength will
ibe concentrated at the Cape Verde Isl-
,ands
The agent intimates that the fleet,
commanding 1‘18 guns, will be- dis-
? patched direct for New York, when it is
:seen war is certain. Transports loaded
with coal would be taken along, so that
after the run across the ocean the ves—
:sels could be coaled One or two days
out from New York.
The fleet then would anchor in a
Ibody off Coney Island, where it would
lbe exposed to no dangerous fire, and
bombard New York.
General Anny Hospital.
Atlanta, April 21.—The general hos-
I pital for the entire United States Army
iis to be established in Atlanta. Fort
l McPherson will be the headquarters
of the hospital corps, and in a short
itime it is expected that there will be a
full corps of surgeons sent here to make
i up the hospital brigade. Fort McPher~
teen is an ideal plaée for a hospital. The
Zbarracks are clean and roomy and the
Ireservation is healthful. The barracks
Ibuildings can be used as oflices for the
. different omcers of the hospital.
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)[ate Bram n hfurderer.
Boston, April 21.—‘Mate Bram, of the
arkentine Herbert S. Fuller, was con-
killlng the captain of the ship while at
The'verdict was guilty of man-
U. .
come from'old soldiers, ex-members of '
drawn all her good 'vessels from Cuban .
slaughter without capital punishment,
' SENQR POLO DEPARTS.
Senor Polo y Bernabo Receives the Uni:
matum and Demand- His Passports.
VVashingo'n, April 21.—T.ra.veling un-
der a special passport similar to the
One peremptorily issued to Lord Sack-
ville West, Senor Polo, his family and
six members of his suite left‘Washtlng-
He will avoid New York and pass
through Baltimore, Philadelphia, Har-
risburg, Rochester and Buffalo. The
party will spend a. day or two at Niag-
ara Falls staying at the Clifton House,
on the Canadian border. They will then
go to Montreal.
Senor Polo made a. hurried call at the
French Embassy and the Austrian Le-
gation at 6 P. M. Then he joined his
staff at the legation and started for the
train. An express wagon was piled
high with the trunks of the large party.
Just before the departure from the
legation the Austrian Minister, Mr.
Hengelmuller, and Baroness Hengel-
muller dropped in for a last word, and
several other members of the Diplo-
matic Corps called.
As the Minister entered the” railroad
station he was recognized by the crowd,
which closed in about him until cau-
tioned by the officers. No words of in-
dignity were spoken and the saluta—
tions of those in the crowd were rather
agreeable than otherwise. He smiled in
acknot‘vledgmtnt of the attentiOn given
him and several times touched his hat.
He wore a brown tweed suit and a. soft
felt traveling hat.
As soon as the President had signed
theoresolutions he notified the Minister,
who at once demanded-his passports,
which were handed to him at his resi-
dence by an officer of the State Depart.
ment. Then Senor Polo at once sent
cablegrams to the various Spanish
Ministers in South America. All of
them were worded as follows:
“Intervencian armada. Salgo Can-
ada. ‘ POLO.”
A liberal translation of the above is:
“Armed intervention. I go to Canada.”
Arrangements had been mad-e with
the French Ambassador here some lit-
tle time ago, and the archives of the
legation were placed in his hands as
soon as the Spanish Minister received
word that the resolution had been
signed. After this had been done the
following message was sent to Phila-
delphia:
“Spanish Vice—Consul, Philadelphia:
I leave to-night. Intrust the archives
to the French Consul. W'hen you get
ready, go to Toronto. POLO.”
The Spanish Minister gave a farewell
luncheon at the legation here yesterday
afternoon. ,
The following is a copy of the pass-
port furnished Senor P010, in compli-
ance with his request:
United States of America.
. Department of. State.
To whom these presents shall come,
Greeting:
Know ye that the bearer hereof, Don
Luis Polo de Bernabe, Envoy Extra
and Minister Plenipotentiary of Spain
to the United States, is about to travel
abroad, accompanied by his family and
suite. These are therefore to request
all officers of the United States or of
any State thereof to pass freely, with-
out let or molestation. and to extend
to him all friendly aid and protection
in case of need.
In testimony I, John Sherman. Sec-
retary of State of the United States of
America, do hereunto set my hand and
have caused the seal of the Department
of State to be affixed at Vi‘ashington,
this twentieth day of April. A. D. 1898,
and in the independence of the United
States of America. 122.
' JOHN SHERMAN.
SPURGEON CHURCH BURNED.
liIetropolitan Tabernacle in London Conl-
pletely Destroyed by Fire.
London, April 21.—Spurgeon’s Metro-
politan Tabernacle was completely de-
' stroyed by fire at noon yesterday. The
,flames were not discovered until the
;fire in the interior of the edifice was
beyond control. The burning of no
other building in London could have
so aroused a community.
The Tabernacle stood to the south
of Blackfriars Bridge, in Newington. It
has been standing for nearly forty
years, by all odds the most popular
place of worship in London. At the
time it was built, to be immediatel, )c—
cupied by Rev. Charles Spurgeozl, it
was regarded as a piece of folly.
It was a commodicus building, 146
feet long and 81 feet wide, built in clas—
sic style and approached by ten broad
steps, leading to-a. portico. Over this
stately portico there was a roof sup-
ported by six massive columns.
The seating capacity of 5,500 was
taxed every day of worship, in addition
to the standing room, which accommo—
dated 500 persons. Pewholders were
always admitted by ticket. Ten min-
utes before the services began the great
front doors were opened to the crowd,
which always congregated on the por—
tico in advance.
ON THE BASEBALL FIELD.
Standing of the Clubs.
XV. L. P. Ct.
Baltimore ...... .. .. .. ...... 3 O 1000
Pittsburg ...... 3 1 .7o0
Chicago .......... . . . . ...... 2 1 .667
Cincinnati ............_.....2 1 .667
Philadelphia .. . . . . . . . ...... 2 1 .667
Cleveland ...... ...... 2 2 .500
Boston ............... . ...... 2 2 .500
Louisville ....... . . . . . ...... 2 3 .400
Brooklyn ........ . .. .. ...... 1 2 33
Washington .. . . . .. .. ....... 1 2 .333
New York ...... ........ ..... 1 3 .250
St. Louis ...... . .. ..... 0 3 .000,
The National League Games.
At Philadelphia;-
Philadelphia .........1 0 0 4 0 0 1 2 0—8
New York.............0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 1—5
At Washington—-
Washington ..........1 3 1 1 1 1 0 0 0—8
Brooklyn .............011000301—6
At Baltimore— _
Baltimore ........ ...2 0 3 4 1 4 0 4.:—19
Boston .......... ....000300000—-3
At Louisville—
Louisville ....... .....1 0 0 3 1 0 2 0x—7
Chicago .......... ....210000003—~6
At St. Louis-—
Cleveland ........ ...0 2 1 0 2 1 4. 0 0—10
St. Louis.............1 0 0 0 1.0 0 1 2— 5
Bought the Umbria and Etruria.
London, April 21.-The Daily Tele-
graph declares this morning that the
United States Government, has pur-
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the Cunard line.
ivin’gult His Post rowdy.
Barcelona; ' April.
Bowen, American Consul General, will
leave. here to—dd'y. transferring ; papers
to. British Consulate.
ton for Canada at 7.30 P. M. last night.~
fur—Herbert W .
chased the Umbria and the Etruria, of ’
weft WAIT son TIME LIMIT."
Minister Woodford Will Not Leave Mid.
rid Until That Period Has Expired.
“lashington, April - '21.-—’—'Assista.nt
Secretary Day informed your correq
spondent that Minister Woodford has
received no instruction-etc ask for his
fpassports upon the delivery of the ul-
itirnatum to Spain.
{Madrid until "the time has elapsed for
He will remain at
Spain to make a reply to this country,
unless he is handed his passports in the
meantime. In this event he will, of
course, come home immediately.
Any communication between this
country and Spain that may be neces-
sary after the withdrawal of the two
countries will conducted through
the British Foreign Office.
Secretary Day says that it will be un-
necessary for Congress to pass a reso-
lution declaring war against Spain—-
that the resolution which was signed
yesterday gives the President full pow-
er to‘go ahead and begin operations. »,
Secretary Day also said that until.
ing would be done in the way of be-
ginning active hostilities until Spain
has replied to our ultimatum.
General Woodford has notified Ythe
State Department that he and #2511 the
American consuls in Spain were-ready
to leave that country at a moment’s
notice. r‘
The State Department has made an
l'angements for tlfe imnl’édiate Wilth-
drawal of its consular officers from
Spain. It will be left to General Wood-
ford, however, to give the word for
their withdrawal and he undoubtedly
will do this before asking for his own
passports.
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WCODRU‘FF MAY BE DISMISSED. I
Likely to Receive Elsi Passports at 8
O’Clock This Morning.
London, April 21.—The Madrid corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail, telegraph-
ing at 11 o’clock last evening, says: ,
"General Woodford’s family left to-
night by the ordinary express for Blar-
l-itz. The American Minister himself
has taken tickets for the south of
France express to-morrow. He has re-
(:eived extensive dispatches of instruc-
1:038.
“It is doubted whether he will have
an opportunity of presenting the Amer-
ican ultimatum, since, in all probabil-
ity. Senor Gullon, the Foreign Minister,
will send him his passports at 8 o’clock
to-inorrow morning (Thursday), with
a declaration that diplomatic relations
between the two governments have
been broken off.
“general Woodford has handed the
archives of the legation to the British
Embassy, where he dined to-night.”
CUBA TO AID OUR ARMY.
Perfected Plans for Rendering Effective
Aid to the American Soldiers.
W'ashington, April 21.—General Miles
was in conference yesterday with rep-
resentatives of the Cuban Junta rela-
tive to theco-operation of the Cuban
insurgents with the United States
troops in an attack upon Havana. It
was said that the principal officers in
command of the insurgents have had
this contingency under consideration
for some time and have perfected plans
for rendering effective aid to the Amer—
ican soldiers.
As the Spanish troops are withdrawn
into Havana the insurgents are closing
in behind them, and before hostilities
begin the Spaniards will be inside the
trocha, with the Cubans to the rear of
them and the American fleet to the sea.-
ward. The insurgents will cut off com-
munication between Havana and other
portions of the island and prevent sup—
plies getting into the city.
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TO RECOGNIZE CUBA.
Foraker Says in the Senate Thai: This
Government Will Recognize Their
Representatives Here.
W'ashington, April 21.—Senator Fora-
ker said in debate in the Senate that
he had positive information that it is
the intention of this Governmet to rec-
ognize the representatives of the Cu-
ban Government in this country.
Senator Foraker has written a. letter
to a. constituent, W. D. Bissma, of To-
ledo, Ohio, denying charges that he is
interested in Cuban bonds. Senator
Foraker says:
“If any such story is being circulated,
it is a. falsehood pure and simple, with-
out the slightest shadow of truth for
its foundation. I have no interest in
any Junta. or Cuban bonds, or any
other kinds of bonds affected by the Cu-
ban question, or any other interest of
any kind whatsoever, directly or in-
directly, and never did have and never
expect to have.”
NO PRIVATEERING. """"" '
Government \Vill Not Resort to This
llIethod of Warfare—Official
Statement Issued.
Washington, April 21.—The State De-
partment has announced the policy of
the United States in regard to priva-
teering. The decision of the Govern-
ment is contained in the following of-
ficial memorandum:
“In the event of hostilities between
the United States and Spain, it will be
the policy of this Government not to
resort to privateering.
“The Government will adhere to the
following rules:
“First—Neutral flag covers enemy’s
goods with the exception of contraband
of war.
“Second Neutral goods not contra-
band of war are not liable to confisca-
tion under enemy’s flag.
“Third—Blockades, in order to be
binding, must be effective."
A Popular Loan to Be Issued.
W'ashington, April 2L—Congress will
be asked to authorize the Secretary of
the Treasury to issue $500,000,000 in
bonds for the purpose of carrying on
the war with Spain. This will be in
the form of a popular loan, as it is in-
tended to issue bonds of denominations
as small as $50 each. Circulars will be
sent all over the United States request-
ing subscriptions. These can be sent
by means of money orders directly to
the Secretary of the Treasury. The
bonds will be issued as soon as the au-
thority is given by Congress and will
pay 3 per cent. interest.
“'ant to Enlist in London.
London, April 21.-——_Thle rush of ap-
plicants for enlistment in the United
States Army or Navy continues. 3Be1
tween forty and fifty English and Irish
sailorsor soldiers applied for enlist~
ment at the United States Consulate
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