io 'J&hmtimt fiSUfinSSi S 'aril 'JWP PAGES. PAGES. o "' '"a r ',,r;ffifiini . TWO CENTS. WILD UPROAR IN CONGRESS Mr. Bailey Attempts to Over-rule the Speak ers of House. CHEERED BY GALLERIES But Members of the Majority Refuse to Support Him. riio Mpenkcr Urges IllsPnity Asso ciates to Stand Firm nnil Ilnrr Pnticnce-Two Republicans Uolt tlie Party Llnes--A Dozon Silent In Their Seats and Kifuio to Vote. The Sceno illost Urnmntlo--Pro-cocdtnES in the Sennto. Washington, March 30. A wild and jpronrlous scene occurred In the house today when Mr. Bailey, the Democrat ic leader, attempted to force the hand of the Republicans upon a proposition to overrule the speaker and pass a re solution recognizing- the Independence of the Cuban republic. He was cheer ed on by the crowded galleries, but the members of the majority refused to support him. Many of them sym pathized with the purposo of the re solution, Mr. Hull, chairman of the military committee, going so far as to endorse the proposition under the Im pression that It provided for a declar ation of war, but most of the radicals who yesterday were In favor of any sort of revolutionary methods had been won over to the policy of sticking to the party organization and refusing to do anything until the Initiative came from their side. They wera ral lied by two of the leading advocates of armed Intervention and the speaker himself, from the chair, made an In direct appeal to his party associates to stand firm, at the same time intimating that if their Impatience was curbed a little longer they would have the op portunity they coveted. When Un vote was taken only two Republicans, Messrs. Acheson and Robbing, of Penn sylvania, broke from the party lines. About a dozen more sat silent In their seats und refused to vote. The vote resulted ISO to 139 In uuppu, .. of Speuk er Reed's ruling that Ualley's resolu tion was not privileged and could not Tic presented. The scene throughout was most dramatic and the members and spectators in the galleries were wrought up to a high pitch of excite ment. Several times later In the day. flurim; the consideration of the naval bill, whenever the Cuban question was broached, the members swarmed about the speaker and the galleries cheered. This was especially the case when Mr. Oummlnga, of New York, spoke. Mr, Routelle, who objected to a request for extension of Cummlngs' time, was hissed. The only Important action on the naval bill today was the refusal of the tihalr to sustain a point of order against the provision for a floating ttccl dock at Algiers, La. BAILEY'S RESOLUTION. Mr. Bailey presented his resolution soon after the house had convened. The resolution was as follows: Resolved, Bv the sennto and houso of representatives, that the heroic struggle of the Cuban people against the force of arms nnd the horrors of famine has Bhown them wot thy to bo free; and Second, The United States hcrobv recognizes the- republic of Cub.i as a free and Independent state. The reading was listened to amid fjlnce profoundly Impressive and at conclusion cheer nfter cheer was ven from the galleries and the floor. The Republican side was ominously silent. The speaker rapped vigorously for order and warned the galleries that no demonstrations would be allowed. Mr. Boutelle Immediately made the point of order that the resolution was not privileged and upon that Mr. Bailey demanded to he heard. He declared that the subject with which the resolu tion dealt was too serious and the oc casion too Important to be hastily dis posed of. He Insisted that he had a right to present the resolution under the rules and rulings and the respon sibility must rest with the majority If It was ruled out of order nnd the rul ing sustained. He called attention to the fact that In the Fifty-third con gress, when Mr. Crisp was speaker.Mr. Boutelle, who now made the'polnj of order that . this resolution was not privileged, presented a resolution of a similar character relating to Hawaii Which the speaker held was privileged, but must go to a committee. Against that latter ruling appeal was taken and the whole Republican side had voted against tabling the appeal. When he said that at the head of the list of distinguished Republicans who voted on that occasion was the honorable speaker of this house, the Democrats went Into rapturous npplause. Meanwhile the contusion was great. The Republican leaders Were evidently 'Vrallylng Ihelr forces. Mr. Hull, chair man of the committee on military af fairs, who was one of the pitme movers In the movement for prompt and vigor ous action on the Republican side, came forward with a strong appeal to Re publicans not to he carried oft their feet. Mr. Hopkins (Rep., 111.), another of the Republican-) who openly fa vara armed Intervention, nnlled attention to the distinction between the precedent cited by Mr, Bailey and the present resolution, and ho supported the point of order made against the Bailey rt-so-lutlon. He hoped that all Republicans would take the aatne vjew. SUSTAINS POINT OF ORDER. After further argument tho Bpeaker sustained the point of order. He cited Continued on Page 10.1 svr ..r .tfiSS! SITUATION Al HAVANA. Humors of Plots to Assassinate Con-sul-Jcncrnl lire. Havana, via Key "West, Fla March no. Sunday and Monday were days of decided nnxlety In the political and business circles of Havana: hut yes terday and today lius been more quiet. Many prominent nun seem satisfied that peace Is assured. The word "ar mistice" Is repeated from lip to lip as If thcie was some magic within to boIvo the whole problem of Cuban strife. Thcoe, however, who know deneml Maximo Gomez, General Callxto Gar cia, Senor Bartolomeo Masso and the other Insurgent lenders best say all reckon without their host who believe these men will agree to an armistice, ever It asked to do so by the United States, unless It li plainly understood that the truce Is to be followed bv a recognition of Cuba llbre. Consul General Lee continues cheerful desnlte the fact that he was warned last night nnd Monday of five distinct plots against his life. Of course he does t.ot give credence to such stories, and he Is carefully guarded by the govern ment. The last story was that he would ho poisoned by a bribed employe of his hotel. To this General Lee replied by osklng the newspaper correspond ents who sit near him at meal time In cape he Is suddenly taken ill, first to sliot his waiter and then to run for a ntomncl) ,iump. DB. SWALLOW'S BOOM A Delegation from Philadelphia Asks Him to Ho no Independent Cnndidnte lor Goyprnor. Harrlsburg, March 30. A delegation of Phlladelphlans, headed by Herbert Welsh, waited upon Rev. Dr. Silas C. Swallow In the parlors of the Lochlel hotel this ufternoon and asked him to be an Independent candidate for gov- ernor. Charles Richardson was chair man of the committee and made a short address, urging the doctor "to take the lead in another battle against the armies of corruption and dishonor." He said the only remedy for existing political conditions is to be found In Independent candidates, placed upon Independent platforms by Independent nominations. Dr. Swallow replied that he would have to withhold his consent to bo a candidate for a few days till the popu lar wish now being dally recorded shall have had still better opportunity for expression. "I assuce you, however," he added, "that your chance of another shall not be embarrassed by my delay In case I decline, for no providence preventing I will give positive answer vlthln the next few days. If I accept, It must be with the understanding that I may nlso accept the nomination of other organizations If tendered, pro vided they are willing to risk my Inter pretation of -th meaning' of 'honest crovernment' as applied to their politi cal directions." The committee returned to Phlladel nhla this afternoon confident Dr. Swal low would accept and make an active -anvass. The prospects are he will be indorsed by the state Prohibition con vention, which meets In this city May 19-20. SUPPLIES FOR RECONCENTRADOS. I Vessel Will He Chartered to Carry Provision. New York, March 30. Stephen Bar ton, of the Central Cuban relief com nlttee, said today that n ship will be chartered to carry supplies to the re ooncentradoes. Thu vessel will fall between the 15th and 20th of April, and will visit to the ports of Santiago le Cuba, Guatanamo, Manzanlllo.Clen fuegos and other places where food Is needed. It Id estimated that it will tako about one month to make tle round trip and that In the meantime pro visions will be accumulating nnd nough will be ready on the vessel's return to make another cargo and she will sail again immediately. HOLD-UP AT IIAWLEY. 1 wn Trump Attack Parties Nenr the Itmlrnttil Million. Special to the Scianton Tribune. Huwley, Pa March 30. About 10.15 o'clock last night tramps helu up par til's on the crowing at West Hawlev station, but secured no money or valu ables. A crowd of men started out In pursuit and soon overhauled them on the track near the glass factory. They were put In the lockup for safe Keeping until this nfternoon when they were tried before a Justice of the peace and committed to the county Jail. S:Imm to Vid I, mis. Washington, March DO. Captain C. D. Sigsbee, who commanded the battleship tlalne at the time of the explosion, has een assigned to dutv as aid to Secretary Long. This detail was cleteiinmed on to day after a conference between the sec retary and Captain Sigsbee. It is es pecially satisfactory to tho latter at this time as It will unable him to rccuperuto trom tho great strain to which ho has been subjected during the stay In Havana nfter tho ship was blown up. Tin- Vatican !i dine. Rome, March .10, Monslgnor Del Val, the Spanish nmhassador at the Vatican, had a long Interview today with Cardinal Rnmpollu, papal secretary of stnte, This has icvivcd the tumors that the pope will Intervene in the Cuban nITiilr. It Is known, however, that thus far otters of mediation from tho Vatican Imb been llrmly biu respectfully declined. The Mnlr IIoiihc Cnntuicl. Harrlsburg, March 30. A meeting or the capltol building commission was held tonight nt which It was decided to nt once readvertlso for bids for the propositi, state house und award the contract April 18: American- Not ni'i' Key West, Fla., March 30. Then were ninety-four passengers from Havana by the Muscotte tonight, and among SS about titty Americans who suy that Americans are not f.tf In Havana now. Thi' Columbia nl Sen. Philadelphia, March SO. The cruiser Columbia passed out to sen at the Dela ware breakwater at 8.30 o'clock tonight. She will In all likelihood reach Hampton Roads early tomorrow. SCRANTON. PA.. THURSDAY foOUNING. SITUATION AT MADRID CALM Minister Woodford Con tinues to Work for Peace. THE POSITION OF SPAIN Described by Senor Ortiz de Zarato. Hns Neither Ships, .Sailors. Plans Nor money-It Any Government tiitvo thu United Stales OIK'rs .Honey for Spanish Uvacntiun It Will Probably Ho AccoptedOiders llnvo Hern Issued to Mobilio Hie Hpnitlsh Warships und l'ortity tho Canary nnd Unlciirlc Islands. Madrid, March 30. While the situa tion here Is outwardly of thu calmest description, the actual position of af fairs Is regarded as critical by both the United States legation nnd the Spanish governmelnt. The United States minister. Gen eral Steward L. Woodford, is working energetically and will continue to work energetically for peace until the llrst gun Is fired. It is known the Spanish government admits the desirability, or necessity, of complying with the de mands of the United States and It Is only in the disinclination of the minis ters to put this willingness Into con crete form that tho danger lies. If a conference were to he held with Brit ish, German and French dlplomats.the matter would be settled without Ques tion. The point which General Woodford is now pressing is that in the Interests of humanity, hostilities In Cuba must cease immediately. No date was fixed either in the first or In the present note, "hut the United States Ik now dwelling upon the meaning of the word "Immediately" and Insisting that Spain accept Its general interpreta tion. PUDLIC INDIFFERENT. The public generally Is taking little apparent Interest In the situation, but .there is a general disinclination to be lieve that war Is likely. A dlrpatch from Batcolona sava that the armed steam yacht Glralda. pur chased by the Spanish government from Harry McCalmont, tin well known English race horse owner, nf ter the vessel had be?n(reiected by the United States, Is now being fitted up as a dispatch boat. Fl Pals says four warships have been obtained by Suain In France nnd that negotiations are pending lor the purchase of several torpedo boats In Great Britain. The Pais also says that orders have been Issued to mobil ize all thi Spanish wat ships, and tho torpedo boat Halcon Is to sail Immed iately from Carthagena for Cadiz, where a second torpedo squadron Is bflng prepared. Military engineers, according to the Pals, are starting for the. Canary Is lands, and tho Balearic Islands are being fortified. ITALY WILL SELL A SHIP. Italy, It Is said by the Pals, has de cided to sell the ntinored cruiser Gluz eppl Garibaldi, of CS10 tons and well aimored, u sister ship of the Vurose, to Spain. Two teglments, nccordlng to the Pals, are going to the Canary Islands to strengthen tho Spanish gatrlson there. The Armstrongs' Spanish agent, a Spaniard, who Is in touch with the government nnd commercial people In Spain, has expressed the belief that unless the powers Intercede there vvlll be war. He added: "If the United States offered money for our clearing out of Cuba we coula not accept, hut It the proposition eman ated from another power It Is not un likely that it would be accepted." This view of the ense is echoed by a portion of the Spanls-h press, which ad vises Spain to wash her hand of Cuba Senor Oitlz de Zarato, a prominent former Carlist deputy, who has Just been defented at Vittorin, expressed the opinion that there could le no war, saying: "We have neither ships, sailors, sol diers, plans nor money, and the gov ernment knows It. It will struggle to the hist end then cave In " Senor Uarato, who was recently at Cadiz, says the Spanish warships Pe layo and Carlos V, which the govern ment announced to be lendy for hra, cannot possibly be made ready sooner than In two months,. QUEEN SOLICITS AID. She Seeks Assislnnco trom TruiioU Joseph und Other Sovereigns. London! Mnrch 31. The Vienna cor respondent of the Standard says: "The queen regent of Spain, I learn, wrote personally last week to Emperor Fran cis Joseph a;td other sovereigns, includ ing Emperor Nicholas, requesting not precisely Intervention, but the exercise of such Inlluence at Washington as might conduce to peaceful settlement without Injury to Spnln's dignity und vital Interests., "To her relatives In Austria her maj etty wrote that she regards herself as more fettered than u real sovereign, because she is only a trustee who has undertaken to hand over to a son an Inheritance from his father, unimpair ed and uninjured. "I um In a difficult position," she cold, ''having to act as the guardian of the dynasty, which I must not expose to uny danger, and at the same time as the defender of thu rights, honor and InterestH of Spain. To surrender Cuba In any form would unquestion THU KKWS TitlS M0KN1NU Weather Indications Todsyi Threatening! Colder) Northeasterly Winds. 1 Telegraph Undo Sam's Ultlmatumt The Situation in Spain. Party Discipline Illustrated In tho House. 2 Tho Tribune's Popular Want Columns. Financial and Cotfimerclal. 3 Spain's Bloody History. 4 Editorial. Comment of the Press. G Local Grand Jury's Recommenda tions. 6 Local President's Power to Command tho National Guard. Defense Opens In the City Bank Case. 7 Local New School Board Will Not Go Into Office Until June. Proposed New Route to the North End. 8 Local West Side and Suburbnu. Convention of Missionary Workers at Clark's Summit. 0 Lackawanna County News.. 10 Telegraph Peaceful Understanding Between the President and the Sen ate. Spanish Cabinet Considering Our Pro posals. ably Injure the dynasty under which It occurred; whereas to tight for It would keep those interests Intact, to gether with my country's honor. Hut the disadvantages Spain would have to fight under are obvious, and a peace ful solution would best serve every purpose. "I do not pretend to give the text of the queen regent's letters but only their general ssnse. Tho recipients have been deeply Impressed by the serious ness of such communications from a woman of such remarkable energy nnd sense of duty, confronted by such a momentous crisis." BURIAL OF A HERO. (Mineral ot Lieut. Jenkins Largely At tended at IMttsbiirc--Iiitcrmeiit nt Unionditla Cemetery. Pittsburg, Mnrch 30. The citiea of littsburg and Allegheny united today it a loyal and patriotic spirit and paid tie highest civic and military honors to tie remains of Lieutenant F. W. Jen khs who perished on the United otates battleship Maine. Tho public funeral ao-orded Lieutenant Jenkins' remains wm not a local matter merely, dictat ed by the motives of local pride In a for of this community; It was in the nature of a national affair. F-om the time of tho arrival of the bodf In Pittsburg nt C.05 o'clock this morning until tho volley of musketry ovet the grave In Unlondnle cemetery, Alloiheny, the manifestations of mou-nlng and patriotism were marked In tie two cities. Th funeral programme was made to nccujy most of tho day and the weath er was most favorable. First the body was liken to Allegheny and placed In state it 9 o'clock at the poetofilce corri dor. .V squad of division C, Pennsyl vania naval reserves, was the guard of honor. At 11 o'clock, still escorted by . l " b .' J , the military guard and detachment of scntative men of congress, senators and representatives, called at the white house and conferred with the policemen, the body was brought to 'president. To the leaders in congress he stated that definite results were expected from Madrid by Wri the coirt house In this city where It ' ,, . ,, . " ... ., , i n again hid in state for two hours, while day. 1 his served to allay the intense feeling which had been manifested in congress, and through the milu- the pet pie filed by the bier and the cncc 0f tic leaders, further radical action by the senate and house was for the time being deferred, bellfl to led, the National Guard organ- . , ... , , , ... . , i izations and the Grand ,rmy of the At the capitol excitement was unabated. The meeting of the senate committee on foreign relations oc- Repubii; posts assembled in the vlcin- casioned a great deal of interest because of the many warlike resolutions which were introduced vestertlay ity. At 2.30 o'clock tho casket was . . , ,. . , , ... . ..... , , ,. ' , placed en a caisson and the march to au referred to that committee. On the house side there was an intensity of feeling. After the vote on Allegheny was taken un. j the Bailey resolution many Republicans went to the white house to confer with the president and to ex- The pneesslon was headed by Gen- . . . .. . . ... ... . , . . . . . . , . .. ,. . . . .. ,. erni wny and staff of the Semnd press to him their hope that something might be promised wh ch would relieve the strained situation. I he brigade, National Guards Pennsyiva- assurance of the president was given to these members that by Friday night at the latest something defi- iiid, j uv;i luiiuwi'u iiiu r uurii'ejuil llliu Eighteenth regiments, National Guards Pennsylvania, division G, Pennsylvania naval reserves, Dattery D, Washington Infantry, Hibernian rllles, Grnnd Army of the R-public and other patriotic organizations. Through a grat concourse of men, women and children the procession marched t Christ Protestant Episco pal church Allegheny. Here the Epis copal service for the dead was Dor formed am! n sermon, full of lessons patriotic and Christian, was preached by the rector, Rev, Robert Meech. Then cane the march to the ceme tery, the final service, the committing of the body to the earth, the firing of the salute, the closing of the grave and tho placing at Its head of tho Amerl can flag. Among the iiorai offering? liiit iii.ii iiili hi mm iim:iii III I Mil iiiTinri. wns nn anchor sent by the class of 'Rfi of tho United States naval academy, Annapolis, and a battleship from the Western University if Pennsylvania, from which deceased graduated before entering Annapolis. It Is estimated that during the short while the rasket was lying in state, 15.0C0 people In Allegheny and 18.000 in Pittsburg paid their resppcts to the dead ofllcer, nnd thousands were dis appointed at not being able to gain admission. Among the t datives of Lieutenant Jenklnn who came here to attend the funeral were D. M. Jenkins, nn uncle from Detroit, and Jenks R. Jenkins, a brother. A memorial mass meeting was held tonight in Carnegie hall, Allegheny. The hall was far from adequate to ac commodate the crowd and an over flow meetlntr was held In common council chamber. Carnegie hall was beautifully decor ated with flags, flowers and plants. J. F. Torrany presided. A number of pa triotic addresses wero made and many letters were read from prominent peo ple. Among the letters was one from Secretary Long, of the navy, to Mayor Ford, In which the secretary said It was exceedingly giatlfylng to the de partment to learn of the arrangements mado for the funeral, The active ser vices of this officer, ho s,ald, his record In the navy and his death at his post of duty In the disaster of the Mulne entitled him to every consideration and public honor. L'criiiitn Subject Arri'sleil. Havana, March SO. Victor Hohenstcln, a German subject, was arrested on land ing hero this morning from thu Mascotto, Me claims he is a member of the German Red Cross oclety, but when searched it Is claimed ho destroyed documents. The police secured some of the pieces of pa pers, which, when put together nre said to be an insurgent document. MARCH 31, 1893. CUBAN I IS Spain Must Return an Unequivocal Answer by Friday or Run the Risk of an Immediate Declaration of War Europe Declines to Help. Washington. March io. The self from Washington to Madrid where the Spanish government is now giving grave and earnest consider ation to propositions presented by the government of the United States. On the answer to these proposi tions probably tfepends the future course of the relations between Spain and the United States. It is believed that it is now but a question of an exceedingly short time before the inevitable crisis must come. The Spanish ministry will hold a cabinet council tomorrow after the propositions have been submitted to the queen regent and as a result of that conference it is expected by the administration that a definite answer to its proposals will be received. Our Ultimatum. The propositions submitted by this country contemplate a complete and immediate cessation of liostffl ties in Cuba, the return of the rcconcentrados to their usual vocations, and the independence of Cuba, this last feature to be secured probably on an indemnity basis by which the island would pay a substantial sum for its freedom from Spanish rule. These propositions take a wide scope and there are many details in tho alternative propositions, the purpose being to present every possible plan promising a solution of the Cuban problem so long as an end of the Cuban war and Cuban independence were embodies in the ultimate result. It has been made perfectly clear to Spain that nothing less than a close of the war and the indepen dence of the island will suffice as an adequate settlement. Such lesser methods as have been contemplated from time to tune are now put aside for these more advanced and positive positions. It is now for Spain to accept or reject these tenders. There is no disposition to urge one rather tlian another so long as the conclusion finally reached brings" the termination of the war anil Cuban independence. Spain in a Corner. Never before until now has the Spanish government even for a moment entertained such proposi tions. Now in the stress of the present emergency with declarations of war introduced in the American congress, Spain has reluctantly consented to consider them. This in itself has given lively hope of satis factory results. But it involves a grave crisis in Spain and it cannot be foretold what the final action at Aladrid will be. Until today it was believed that Spain would indignantly reject a proposition involving the independ ence of Cuba or American intervention or the disappearance of the Spanish ilag from the island either through purchase by the Cubans or otherwise. There was the best of reason for the official belief that as between peace and war on these propositions Spain would choose war, but more hope, apparently, is en tertained here of Spain being in a yielding mood as the American plans for solution are being carefully weighed with a view to a final decision. As stated that answer is believed to be only a question of per haps two or three days. When it is received the "future course of this government will be determined. It is the view of the administration that the present week will sham the oolicv of the future, whether it is to be one of peace or one of war. Reply Expected Friday. Naturally this critical juncture has occasioned great interest here, coupled with no little excitement n wnrfl vvns nnsspd alinnr tli.it tlif Inst cr.itrp in tlin tifirrntintirme ivitli nnin wns rnnrliprl. TVTmiv rnnrn. nite could be expected. Preparing for War. The foreign relations committee held an afternoon session at which Captain Bradford, chief of the bureau of equipment of the navy, presented his knowledge of the relative strength of the Spanish and Uni ted States navies. This proved only incidental to the main subject under discussion which was the value of St. Thomas or some other point in the West Indies for a naval station. The situation at the capitol is one of waiting expectations. Senators and representatives are willing to give the president an opportunity to carry out his plans but there is impatience to have some information regarding those plans and some assurances that they will not delay action too long. Attitude of Europe. It was stated today in a high diplomatic quarter that the Spanish government within the last ten days had addressed a note to the great powers of Europe fully setting forth the grave aspect of the controversy with the United States and at least influences to be exerted. It is said chamber last Saturday and has been the cause of activity at European capitals within the last few days in connection with Spanish-American affairs. Up to the present time, however, no actual step toward medi ation or intervention has been taken stands ready to take the initiative if there is the slightest evidence that the United Stales government will view such a move with favor. Spain Stands Alone. The Spanish government has earnestly hoped within the last week that some of the European powers and that likely Austria or France would take the initiative without waiting to consult the desires of this government. This hope has proved vain, however, and it is stated today on high authority that recent ne gotiations in Europe have disclosed positively that while the sympathy of some of the continental powers was toward Spain, not one of them stood ready fo espouse her cause, by mediation or by arms. LEE HAS NOT RESUMED. Secretary Long' Denial ol n Silly Piiltp Story. Washington. March 30. Secretary Long Is authority for tho statement that there Is no truth In the report published this morning that Consul Gen Tal Lee Is dissatisfied with the president's Cuban policy and has cabled his resignation to the state department at the same time requesting that he be relieved at once. The report was that a telegram to that effect wus re ceived from General Leo la'st night. Secretary Long said today In the most positive manner that no such telegranl had been received, and he had every reason to doubt the report that General Lee was dissatisfied with the present policy of the administration. MR. M'KINLEV APPROVED. Vnw Jersey .Methodist t'oiilercnce Adnpls Iti'KOlutlons. Camden, N. J- March 30. The New Jersey Methodist Episcopal conference, INDEPENDENCE OUR ULTIMATUM vital point on the Cuban situation, infercntially suggesting that the time was now opportune for European thrft this note led to the utterances by any of the great powers, although there is little doubt that Franco which today began Its annual session here, ununlmously adopted a long reso lution approving the action of Presi dent McKinley and General Fltzhugh Lee In the present Cuban difficulties; and nljo unanimously decided to send the following telegram to the presi dent: "The New Jersey conference of the Methodist Episcopal church assembled at Camden, N. J., sends greetings to the president of the United States. We udmlre your diplomatic; course In re lation to the Cuban question and be lieve In your ability to settle tho mat ter. We nre earnestly praying that God may elve you signal wisdom In pre serving peace with honor; and that you will not forget that God Is Jealous for the cause of tho oppressed." (iueirllu Meet liisnrst'iiU. Havana. Mnrch 80. Tho local guerrllas of Culubazar, Kncrucljada and Sor.lto, province of nnta Clara, under Captain Sarabla, accoidlng to u palace notice to day, has surprised a party of insurgents who left three men killed on the field. The guerrllas, it is ndded, lost one man kllUU and had tho men wounded. TWO CENTS. viz., Independence, has shifted it of Premier Hanotaux in the French LAND LAW BILL REJECTED. House ol Commons Votes Against n Hill in I'uvor ol Tenants. London, March 30. Tho houso of commons today by a vote of 243 to 13S rejected the bill Introduced by M. J. Flavin, antl-Parnelllte, member for North Kerry, to amend the land laws of Ireland In favor of tho tenants, and including the restoration of the evicted tenants. The chief secretary for Ireland, Ger ald Balfour, opposed the measure, pointing out that the Irish land laws are now more favorable to the tenant than are the laws In any country In the world, giving figures to show that under the existing law the evicted ten ants ate making good progress. Tho Hernld's Nrnther Forecast. Now Yotk, March 31, In the middle states and New Kngland. today, cloud) , glishtly colder with frwh easterly tml northerly winds with slight snow or rain, followed by rains out tear tho cirisi., winds probably Increasing In force off tlio coasts.
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