trintmt 'V TWO CENTS. TWELVE PAGES. SCRAOTON, PA., SATURDAY MORNING. MAY 7, 1898. TWELVE PAGES TWO CENTS. Sht S0 1 if SPAIN NEARS THE STATE OF CHAOS The Queen Regent and Young' King Seek Aid from Austria Francis Joseph Requested to Use His Efforts Towards Inducing the Powers to Intervene Mobs Assist in the Reign of Terror by Breaking Jails. London, May 7, A dispatch from Vienna says that in the highest circles it is regarded that affairs in Spain are hurrying rapidly toward a grave crisis. But no fears are entertained for the personal safety of the queen regent and her son, the king. It is believed they will be able to leave Spain uninjured at a suitable moment. Queen Again Appeals. London, May 7. The Vienna correspondent of the Daily Mail says: 'The Spanish queen regent has again appealed to Emperor Francis Jo seph to use his influence in favor of European intervention. Count Goluchowski, the Austro-Hungarian foreign minister, has addressed a note to the powers on the subject. 1 understand that, but for Eng land's pro-American attitude, certain European powers would have openly sided with Spain before the war broke out." Rioters Release Prisoners. Madrid, May 6. Further disorders are reported from different parts FRENCH STEAMER IS RELEASED he Lafayette Seized While Attempting to Run tbe Blockade. SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCKS UN DER WHICH THIS FRENCH LINF.R WAS CAPTURED BY THE ANNAP OLIS INTERNATIONAL COMPLI CATIONS EXPECTKD-SHR SAILED FROM CORUNNA, SPAIN, ON APRIL I2-HER CAPTAIN WISHED TO PRO CEED TO HAVANA-AN'l.TNUSUAL NUMBER OF MALE PASSENGERS, SUSPECTED OF BEING SPANISH SAILORS-HER CAPTAIN COMMUNI CATES WITH THE SHORE WHILE HIS SHIP IS IN CUSTODY. Key West, Fla., May C Commodore Watson received orders from Washing ton to instantly release the French mail steamer Lafayette and to send her to Havana under escort. The capture of the Frenchman by the gunboat Annapolis turns out to have been an unfortunate Incident, re sulting from mistake, but no protest hns been made to the representative of the French government in the United States. Olllclals here declare that this will close the affair. It appears that before the Lafayette sailed for Havana the French legation In Washington was in structed to communicate with the state department. This was done and permission grant ed to the steamer to enter and dis charge her passengers and cargo with the understanding that she would take on nothing there. Instructions for the fulfilment of this agreement were sent from Washington to Admiral Samp son's squadi in, and it was only learn ed today after the capture was made that they were never delivered. This afternoon United States Com mlsloner Otto, United State District Attorney Stripling and a number of other federal olllcia' went out to the Lafayette, examined her papers and cabled the state department for In structions. These camo without delay in the form of an order to Commodore Watson. THE CAPTURE. Key West. May 6. The Lafayette, a mall steamship of the French Cnm pagnlc Generate Transatlantlque, from Corunna. Spain, April 23, for Havana, was seized yesterday ufternoon by the gunboat Annapolis. It lssaid here that she was trying to run the block ade and was wurned off. She arrived this morning In charge of a prize crew from the Annapolis, and It is the opin ion In Key West that her capture will lead to Immediate diplomatic repre sentations between the governments of the United Stntes and France. In fact, the captain of the steamer has already sent an urgent protest to the French ambassador at Washington. But according to the evidence In pos session of Captain Hunger, of the An napolis and Captain Todd, of the Wilm ington, tuken In connection with many strongly suspicious circumstances, the Lafayette was attempting to force the blockade and with no very friendly In tentions toward the United States In view. She appeared off Havana yesterday and the Annapolis first hoisted the In ternational signal to let her know that Havana was a blockaded port. The Lafayette paid no attention to this. Then the Annapolis tired across her bow and Mgnalled her to heave to, which jibe did. An officer from Annapolis went aboard and French captain protested ngalnst Ing stopped. He declared that tho the bc- ho know nothing about the blockade, that he had French malls aboard and hud the right to enter Hat-ana, which was one of hlH ports of call, Vera Cruz be ing hlR destination. Ho claimed his cargo was regular und consisted of general merchandise, and medicines. The Annupolls' olllcer communicated lth Captain Hunker, and the latter, being In some doubt as to tho proper course to pursue, ordered the Lafa yette to stand by for a while, and In the meantime conferred by signnl with Captain Todd, of the Wilmington, which was lying in shore. Among the significant circumstances disclosed was the fact that after clear ing from Havre the Lafayette had called at two Spanish ports, one of them Corunna, on April 23, one day after the blockade here commenced, and when It was known to practically the whole world and must have been known to the captain of the Lafayette, although the final notice by this gov ernment of the blockade was not trans mitted to the governments of France and Spain until April 23. AROUSED SUSPICION. Another fact, which aroused suspic ion, was the presence on the steamship of 100 passengers, a most unusual num ber to be going to Havana or Vera Cruz at this season of the year. Nearly all the passengers were evidently Span iards and, while they did not wear the uniform of the Spanish army, there was a similarity In their dress, and Captains Hunker and Todd had very grave suspicions that they were noth ing more nor less than Spanish sol diers. Then, to add to theli suspic ions, Captain Todd discovered late In tho afternoon that the Frenchman was sending heliograph signals ashore, and when the sun went down he resumed his signals by Hash lights. Tho result was that after further conference be tween Captain Hunker nnd Captain Todd, the former sent a prize crew aboard the Lafayette, took possession of her nnd compelled her to go to Key West. The Wilmington ulso accom panied her here. The Lafayette is of the French Gen eral Transatlantic Company's Line, a vessel of S.Iiftl tons gross reglster.bound from Corunna, Spain, on April 23, for Havana. She had on board a largo number of passengers and a valuable general cargo, possibly containing con traband of war. The Lafayette, which hails from St. Nnzalre, France, Is a line vessel of the old type. She Is over 314 feet long, has 44 feet beam, and Is over 2S feet deep. She was built In 1864 nt GreenocK, of Iron. It Is reported that the Lafayette, In addition to being a regular French mall steamer. Is a French Naval Reserve vessel, mounting guns and carrying n crew suiliclent to make her ready for active service at short notice. This, It Is said, adds considerably to tho grav ity of the International aspect of tho case. ADVICE OF THE POPE. Iln Again Connieln Christina to Sue lor Pence, New York, May fi. A Rome special asserts that tho pope has sent a tele gram to the queen regent of Spain earnestly ndvlslng an linmedlato ap peal to the European powers for med iation In tho war with America. His holiness Is said to have promised his support nnd that of the powers to obtain an honorable solution of the difficulty. m Protest to I'urtiisnl Lisbon, May P. The Portuguese govern ment has received a formal protest from the government of tho United States against the rllspatcli of WO cases of am munition and provisions from the port ot Lisbon on April 23, two days alter war between Spain and the United States had been declared, both the ammunition and provision! having been forwarded to tho Spanish squadron which was then at anchor oft St. Vincent, Cape Verde Island?, apparently threatening an offen sive movement ogainst the United States. ( nbnn ("nninnlcii t'onimniidern. Key Vst, Fin., May C The steamer Olivette arrived here this morning from Tampa, having on board Commodore Watson, who Is tald to be stated for the pommund of the Havana blockading squadron; General Shatter, who Is re ported to have been designated to take command of the trmy which Is to In vade Cuba, and Colencl L.iwlnn, of Gen eral Shatter's stall. Hitter luninut tin Unitril State. London, May 7. A dbpatch from Paris says seizure of Lafayetto lntcnsllled bit ter feeling against tho United States. Angrj expression hcaid. United Stated embassy under special ivollco protection In view of possible hostile demonstration. of the province, especially from Marcia, capital of the province of that name, thirty miles from Carthagena, where a mob composed mainly of striking miners, has cut the telegraph lines, set fire to the town hall and set fire to the law courts, burning the archives. The rioters also made an attack upon the local jail, beat in the doors and released the prison ers. Finally the rioting strikers have interrupted railroad communication and have destroyed a store by the use of dynamite, distributing the pro visions which it contained. The situation is very serious. Quite recently 0,000 striking miners of Marcia attempted to march upon Carthagenaand were only prevented from so doing by a strong force of troops. , Failure of the Blockade. London. May 7. The Copenhagen correspondent of the Daily Mail says Baron Wedel-Jarlbcrg, the Scandinavian minister at Madrid, tele graphs that Spain intends to protest to the powers against the infringe ment of international law involved in America's failure to make the Cuban blockade effective. MINISTER MORET DEFENDS AUTONOMY Powerful Speech Made lu the Spanish Cortes. THE EFFORT REGARDED AS THE BEST IN HIS POLITICAL CAREER. HE DEFENDS AUTONOMY "AS GRANTED CUBA" IN ORDER TO DEPRIVE THE AMERICANS OF A PRETEXT TO GO TO WAR. Madrid, May !. In a powerful speech in the cortes. Minister Moret denounced tho nttempt to make tho crown re sponsible for the existing situation. Ho defended autonomy and nppealed to the pntiintism of the nation and the chamber to at'slst the government. The speech was enthusiastically received. In the congress Senor Moret, minis ter for tho colonies, in a speech, re garded us the b?st In his political ca reer and repeatedly Interrupted by en thusiastic cheering, Insisted that the throne "occupied briefly by a young and promising monarch and afterward hy his widow and child, must not be biamed for the policy ot different gov ernment." The responsibility existed, he declared, as the burden of all; and each should bear his share instead of trying to shift tho blame to a neighbor. He defended autonomy as "granted to Cuba," generously undi r the friendly advice of the powers In order to deprive the Americans of a pretext to foment discontent nnd rebellion. Autonomy, he maintained, "had achieved concili ation end Improved the economic situ ation." He pointed, ns a proof of Its success above all others, to the "loyal friendship nnd us-dstnnee of the Cu bans In tho present war against the United States." QUESTION OF UNPREl'AREDNESS. With regard to the question of uu preparedness, Senor Moret candidly confessed that he had not believed until the very last that war would come, as he considered the Americans were "In capable of attacking Spain without tho i slightest cause." but "when convinced that the United S-'tates was bent upon despoiling Spain," then, with the en tire cabinet, ho "seriously prepared to repel an unjust attack, purchasing and fitting cut warships and procuring war material Irrespective of cost," resolv ing to ' make a strong stnnd and con verting a peace loving to a warlike cabinet." In pathetic terms Senor Moret cleared himself of the charges of tho press which has, ho said, "trying to load all the charges of the nation" upon him. Ho asserted that he yield to none In patriotism and was always acting what he thought best for his. country's welfnre. in conclusion ho appealed to the patriotism of the nation and the chamber to "nsslt anl udlse the gvernnunt if 'is defence of the rights and honor of Spa'n " a task which was "the work of all, i-ith the collects e responsibility of the min istry to the cortes and the nation." Senor Moret rewumed his seat nmld thunders of applause, deputies crowd ing around him and loading him with congratulations. .11 it rili' red by Knflii. New York, May G. Dr. Samuel bhrr- SUMMARY OF THE DAY'S DEVELOPMENTS. American consul leaves Las Pal mas. Rioters release prisoners by breaking jails at Marcia. Spain's floating debt increased by 12,244,391 pesetas. Spanish government decides to prevent the exportation of coal. Officials of the German embassy at Madrid state that the American Commodore has landed at Cavite. Vermont legislature votes seven dollars a month for each- soldier, sailor and marine in service from that State. French liner Lafayette, seized while attempting to run the blockade at Havana, is re leased by order of the government. well, of Brocklyn, has receUcd Intelli gence fiom South Africa thut his brother, William, who for twenty-nine years was connected with mining interests In that country, lias been murdered in cold blood by the natives of a Kalllr reservation where ho conducted one of his stores. WAR MEASURE PASSED. A Hill to Increase the Number ol U. S. Atmv Surgeons. Washington. .May 6. One war meas ure was passed by the senate today, it was it bill to Increase to flfte'en the number of surgeons in the United States army and .to authorize the sec retary of war to employ as many con tract surgeons us he might deem nec essary. Consideration for a au thorizing the postmaster general to establish postollices In military posts and camps was sought, but under ob jection It went over until Monday. Almost the entire session was con sumed by a discussion of an amend ment to the postolllce appropriation bill offered by Mr. Pettlgrew provid ing for a reduction of 20 per cent, in the compensation of railroads foj the transportation of mails. The amend ment was still pending when the sen ate adjourned until Monday. The house was not In session today, having adjourned yesterday until Sun day. SCHLEY WILL SAIL SOON. The. 1'lylns Squadron is in Hondi ni! lor Sudden Dapnrture. Old I'oifit Comfort, Va., May 0, on board the flagship Brooklyn off Fort Monroe. Today's developements'in the flying squadron would seem to Indi cate that Commodore Schley, one of the bes-t strategists and most daring men In the navy, will lie given a chance for action ,vl hln a few days. The ciiilser Minneapolis arrived hero this rtfteri'or.ii, and the New1 Orleans will be here early in the morning. These additions make a squadron of exceptional fighting nblllty. The Min neapolis was ordered to Newport News for coal Immediately and will be coaled tonight. If tho Now Orleans gets here tomorrow she will be coaled immediately and with the addition of tho tug Fowler ns a water boat and tho collier just attached, the flying squadron will bo complete. I'i'iiiin I vim in Pensions. Washington, May B. These Pennsylva nia pensions have been Issued: Original Edward Htjle, Hallstead, Susque hanna, $s; Increase John Meyers, Ash ley, Luzerne. ?6 to JS; Sterling D. Sut cliff, Wnterton, Luzerne. 12 to $17. Orig inal' widows, etc. Kmmogene Units, Bradford. JS; Elizabeth M. Bedford, Lack awaiina, $S. Uuteriitclier to lie Sent Home. New York. May 6. Baton Unterricliter, who confessed jtsterday to having stolen 07.0(10 florins from his aunt In the Austrian tyrol and who reached this city on the Fuldii on Wednesday, giving up $23,000, all he had left of the money, was sent aboard the Fnlda today to ho rctu'jried to the port where he embarked. Jrllrlen Mini. San Francisco, May 6. Between 3,iXH nnd B.noo people gathered at the National Athletic club's quarters tonight to wit ness tho llRht between Thomas Sharkey and James Jeffries. Jeffries was given tho decision nt the end ot the twentieth round. THE LAFAYOTTO CASE. No Demnnd Wan .Made by the French Government lorn Rulcnic. Washington, Mny G. Any Interna tional dlllluulty connected with the seizure of the, French steamer Lafay etto has been removed by the prompt release of the vessel Immediately upon notice of her captain reaching the statu department. The explanation for this action on the part of tho administra tion Is given In the statement which follows and which was Issued from tho White House tonight: Tho Lafayette was released In pur suance of orders which were Issued by tho navy department previously to her seizure, but which had not been received by tho commanding oillcers of the United Stales that made the capture. Tho facts are that on April 211 tho French embassy made tin In formal Inquiry as to whether the Lafayette, which left Saint Nazalre. France, tor Vera Cruz by way of Havana beforo war was declared or Information of tho blockade received would be allowed to laud at Havana certain passenger, her mail bags nnd the dispatch bag of tho consulate) general of France and to take some French passengers on board. An as surance was given them, If tills priv ilege should be granted, the steamer would bo forbidden by tho French consul to land goods. The matter was duly considered and It was decided that without regard to tlie strict law of blockade and as act of courtesy, tho request of the French government should be acceded to. Orders were accordingly sent on tho second day of May. When informa tion was received of the capture of the steamer and of her having been brought to Key West, those orders were communicated to the captors with Instructions to release the steamer and to uee that the onlcrs were duly delivered, so that they might be carried Into effect. No de mand was made either liy or on be half of the French government, di rectly 'or Indirectly for the steamei's release. Tho Wilmington will escort the La fayette to Havana tonight. REPORTS CONFLICT. Tho News from nnd About Manila Harbor Is of u Varied Chnrncter. Hong Kong. May fi. Nothing In the shape of news has beer, received here from Manila. The United Stntes dis patch boat Hugh McCulloch, whose ar rival at Mlrs bay was not confirmed. Is considered to be overdue nnd some anxiety Is expressed .in consequence. It Is thought possible that the lighting about Manila Is continuing Two Aniericun tailing ships, the Thomas and the Admiral, have arrived here from Manila. They left that port before the naval engage-meiit occurred, and say they were chased by a Spanish gunboat. Their commanders assert that only naval guns in Sand Bags re doubts composed the fortifications of Cnrrigldor Islands. London, May fi. The Exchange Tele graph company asserts on the highest authority that the United Stntes dis patch boat Hugh MeCuiloch, when she reached. Mira bay, near Hong Kong, a few days ago, heard of the victory of Commodore Dewey's squadron and hurried back to Manila for despatches. It is further said that the .McCulloch e-annot get back to Hong Kong tomor row. Madrid, May 6. The Imparcial says the oflieials of the German embassy here have received a dispatch from Hong Kong saying that the American commodore in Manila bay Is reported to have effected a landing at Cavlte after a fresh bombardment of that place. London, May 0. The olllclals here of the Eastern Telegraph company, which controls the Hong Kong-Mnnlla cable, declares there Is absolutely no truth In the statement that the cable to Manila is working. . NEQRO RUNS AMUCK. Tremendous Excilornont Crented by n llnd Man With n Gun. New Orleans, May 6. Corporal An thony Cleary was shot und killed to day by Dennis Burrell, a negro, whom he hud arrested for robbery. Tremend ous excitement followed. The police and a mob chaseel the murderer and finally surrounded him. In the at tempt to capture the negro, he shot and killed Olllcer Trlmp. The murderer was finally shot and his body riddled with bullets. AFFAIRS AT LAS P ALMAS. Tho Amoricnn Uonnul Leaves the Place suddenly. Ltverpool, May C Steamers from Canary Island report America consul at Las Palmas left suddenly with plans of harbor. There are 12,000 Span ish troops In Gram Canorla alone. Authorities pushing forward fortifica tions. Making desperate attempts to raise revenue. Taking British property without compensation. Divorced from ".lack" McAulllTe. New York, May 0. Supreme Court Jus tlco Jesso Johnson, in the equity court, Brooklyn, granted n decree of ubselute dlvoreo to Catherine McAulllTe, wife of "Jack" McAulllTe, former champion light, weight in gllist. They were married in ISM. McAullffo did not defend tho suit. Tho action was brought on statutory grounds. Spnln' Floating Debt. Mndrld, May 6. It la announced that the floating debt of Spain was Increased during the month of April last by 12,211, Ml pesetas. ANOTHER DAY OF WEARY WAITING No Word Has Been Received from Any Reliable Source Re garding the Affairs at Manila Since the Cable Broke, Admiral Sampson'sHoYemcnts Are Shrouded in Mystery. Germany's Position Reports Concerning Intervention by the Powers Are Not Verified, Washington, May C After another day of waiting In the navy and state departments the doors were ngulu closed without u word from Commo dore Dewey or any other reliable source as to what happened nt Manila after tlie cable broke. During the course of the day there were rumors that the cable communication had been restored, but these were soon found to be base less. One comfort the olllclals take in the situation, although It Is of u nega tive character. Is that the lack of com munication Is a probable evidence that the Spanlnids at least are not In con trol nt Manila, else they would speed ily communicate that fact to the rest of the world through the cable. If the delay means anything It Is be lieved not to be more serious than that Commodore Dewey has been delayed lu carrying out fully his plans for the oc cupation of Manila. In other words. It may not have been possible for the commodore within the short space of two days to effect the destruction of the Spanish Hoot, the silencing of the forts at Cavlte, the seizure of Corregi dor Island, the capture of Manila and the restoration of cable communication. If ho has been delayed beyond Tues day or Wednesday In carrying out this extensive programme, it Is not at all surprising that he has not been heard from through a dispatch boat. The state department Is in close touch with Consul Wildman at Hong Kong, who is expected to supply tlie enrllest pos sible news from tho Philippines. The only message received from the consul today wns one Informing the depart ment that four families of refugees in the Philippines had petitioned for ad mission to I'nited States citizenship, something manifestly Impossible for tlie consul to grant. It Is barely pos sible that the first news to come may be through British sources, inasmuch as all British cable subventions contain 11 clause giving tho British government the precedence In the use of the cable In an emergency. SAMPSON'S MOVKMF.NTS. Respecting Admiral Sampson's move ments, the department is still mute, although it Is apparent that Interesting news Is expected within the next three days. Therefore It Is quite certain that tho rumor which originated In London to the effect that Sampson hns undertaken a campaign in the Canaries Is dismissed without attracting atten tion at the hands of the olllclals, since It would be manifestly impossible for llii- admiral to nrrlve at the Canaries within three days. Again, the moni tors In this lleet could not carry coal enough to make the passage. More over, the naval strategy board Is not sending out notifications of contem plated strategic moves. A leading dip lomatic official snld there was no rea son why foreign nations should be giv en advance information of an attack of the Canaries, since Inasmuch as the I'nited States Is conducting this war it has the rlglv; to choose Its own points of attack without keeping other gov ernments advised of Its purposes. Ths London report that tho continen tal powers were seeking to have Eng land Join them In Intervention also lacks verification. The state depart ment has received no suggestion of such Intervention and does not believe THE NEWS THIS MOliNlNU . Weather Indication Today: Clear and Colder. 1 Telegraph Blots Bide tile Spanish Populace. Authorities Patiently Waiting lor Ai miral Dewey's Report. French Mallshlp Released with Apol ogies. Moret's Defense of Autonomy. 2 Telegraph Monotonous Wtuk of tho Blockade. Financial and Commercial. 3 Local-Regular Session of the Poor Board, Cornell Students Here to Study Lice tricity. 4 F.dltorlal. 3 Local Social and Personal. Religious News. One Woman's Views, 0 Local-Strike at the West Ridge Mine. Little Girl Is Bitten by a Dog. 7 Local Rule for New Trial Discharged In O'Malley-Tractlou Company Cuso. Olllivrs of tlie 'Ihlrleenth Hero lor Recruits. 8 Local West Bcianton ami Suburban. 0 The News Round About, Scronton. in Stirring Patriotic Verse. 11 Sunday-School Lesson for Tomorrow, livlo Standards In Australasia. 12 Telegraph Stato Volunteers nt Mt. Gretna, Undergoing tho Physical Te ll Is contemplated. Tho foreign repre scnttitlves here. Including those OrviU Britain, France, Germany and Russia, im.'ot these reports with speeillo denials and declaro that Intervention Is not belli;; discussed In any way. These olllclals have been fully conver sant wilh all pievious moves towards Intervention, nnd would doubtless be aware ot such moves at present. GERMANY'S POSITION. The uttetance of KMpemr William before the Reichstag today confirmed what the German otllclals hero have maintained from the first, jivmeiy, that Germany would observe strict neutral ity, even though no decree was Issued. Russian olllclals take the sumo vlow as to the purpose of Russia to keep out of any intervention which would bo Inimical to tho United States. Tho French authorities hero do not con sider Intervention a live question at pr"sont, and since Franco issued her decree of neutrality, they dismiss re ports that Franco will participate In Intervention. Tho British ofllclala have received no word concerning recent moves for Intervention, and thoy con sider such moves as'-quite inopportune under existing circumstances. COMMISSIONS FOR OFFICES. Thrco Hundred and Thirty I'nich inciits .Undo Out Yesterday. Hnrrlsburg, May C Commissions for 390 line ntPeers of the Pennsylvania National Guard who will be mustered Into the United Stntes rervlce were pre pared todav at the state department nnd taken to Camp Hastings by mes songiT. One hundred and thirty nro captains' commissions nnd the same number arc for first and second lieuten ants. Vacancies were icft on the roll-) of parchment for the name, residence, company and regiment of the otflcers and these will be tilled In by a clerk from the department on duty at Mount Gretna. General orders were issued from Na tional Guard hendiiuaiters today di recting commanding ofllcors to propaic muster and pay rolls and abstracts "f dally roll call of such olllvers and mi n as have not Indicated their Intention u oilier the Untied States volunteer rer vice and will after the physical exam ination of those who have volunteered and who may not be accepted, add thereto their name?. Commanding oill cers will, Immediately upon tho signing of the muster nnd pay roll, return 'In olbcers and men signing tlie satin- to their homo rendezvous. Oillcers nnd men not entering Un united States service will icmaln In tin guard during tho term of their re spective commissions or enlistments, will retain slate property now in their possession for the use of the stato, nrd be subject to orders from headquarters,. RATIONS FOR CHATTANOOGA. The Government Order 'J, 000, OIK) for the Southern Camps. Chicago, Mny C The government has ordered 2,000,000 rations now In Chicago to be sent to Chattanooga. This will amount to about four train loads of bacon, hard bread, sugar, coffee, beans, salt, pepper and vinegar, the compon ent parts of the soldiers' bill of fare. Mnjor Smith and his men were busy today receiving tlie Immense qunntltit s of food that were called for suddenly by a telegram from Washington. Th bacon alone amounts to i" car loads. 900,000 pounds. Kach of the Items of principal food will be shipped In quan tities represented by six figures. Tha total weight of the whole 2,000.000 rations Is 1,500,000 pounds net. LOOKING FOR"?!!! FLEET. Tho Capo Vordo Squadron is Ex pected nt Porto Rico Daily. New York, May C A speclr.1 from San Juu'i de Porto Rico says that preparations are being made tlu'f.' fi r the reception of the Spanish C.Me ! Verde fleet, thy .iirlv.il of whlc-l Is ex pected almost momentarily. Tli onlv warships now In the harbor of San Juan Is the Isabel. Tho harbor has been cleared of non combatnnt vessels to imiko room for the nnchorago of the Capo Vordo lleet. All merchantmen havo been pulled up under the protection of the hills, feni lng a bombardment by the American fleet. Vermont's Pali iotlMii. Montpelior, Vt.. May ii.-The Vermont legislature loda voted $7 per month tor each soldier, sailor and marine lu ser vice from this state. The governor was directed to furnish tin re battullun rejsi nients of Infantry oer l.eeo strong, and the treasurer win- ordered to liouuw JSmi. tMnj to cover war expends. f WEATHER FORECAST. a. -f Washington. May ii. -Forecast for 4- Saturday: For eastern Penn- -- f sylvanla, rain, followed by clear- - -f lng and colder weather: fair and 4- warmer Stmdny: northeasterly shifting to northwesterh winds. 4- f For western IVninylv.iuln. rain or possibly snow, followed by fair -f weather: fair and warmer Sunday. - brisk northwesterly winds. 4-f-f f -f -M- 4-t-f -M- f f f -f i r . 1 V
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