OURARNY NOYES NEARER 10 CUBA. WARLIKE STEP. Four Great Ocean Stesmers Also Added to the Navy as Auxiliary Cruisers. A Powerful Fleet. Decidedly the most warlike steps taken by the department in preparing for the possibility of an encounter with Spain was inaugurated Saturday, when orders were issued for the concentra- ion at four points in the South of six regiments of cavalry, twenty-two regi- ments of infantry and the light bat- teries of five regiments of artillery. At Chicamaugua there will be six regi- ments of artillery; at New Orleans eight regiments of infantry; at Tampa, seven regiments of infantry, and at Mobile, seven regiments of infantry. Since the civil war no such proportion of the army has been mobilized and the movement itself is the best evidence of the gravity of the situation as looked upon by the president and his advisors. The determination to rendezvous the troops in the South, where they can be acclimated to the conditions of a more tropical climate, has been under con- sideration by the president and his cabinet for some time, It was not until Saturday, however, that the president, in view of the enormous expense which will be entailed, felt justified in taking this step. Several important and decisive steps in the work of war preparation were taken by the navy department last week. It was decided to assign the naval reserves of New York, New Jer- sey, Massachusetts, Maryland and Michigan to the five auxiliary cruisers, hereafter to be known as patrol boats. These ships are the Prairie, the Dixie, the Yankee, the Yosemite and either the Venezuela or Yorktown, the latter of which was purchased Saturday. The question of the American line steamers was also wound up last week with the decision to charter all four of them, the St. Louis, the St. Paul, the Paris and the New York. The two first mentioned have already been acquired by the department, though the form of acquisition was tentative, the depart- ment being undecided whether it would purchase these two only or charter all four. With the announcement that these magnificent ships had been added to the auxiliary fleet, came the state- ment that the department also had purchased the Yorktown of the Old Dominion line, and the Yumuri of the Ward line. With these additions the fleet of converted vessels now includes the pick of the ocean liners and coast- ing steamers running under the Ameri- can flag. As, in all such instances, the prices paid are withheld by the depart- ment. But of greater moment than any of these developments was the reopening of negotiations for the purchase of two warships and several torpedo boats from Chili and Argentina. One of the cruisers is the Chilian O'Higgins, just completed at an English yard, and re- garded as one of the most formidable of her class afloat. THE LAND FORCES. General Miles Making Arrangements for the Mobilization of Troops. Signs of activity for what now seems to be a probable conflict were con- tinued at the war department. Every- thing is in readiness for a prompt movement of troops toward some cen- tral point, particularly of the forces east of the Rocky mountains, but Gen. Miles says that nothing is likely to be done in the way of moving any large body of troops southeastward until there is more evidence that their ser- vices will be needed. Complete arrangements have been made for the immediate mobilization of practically the entire military force of the government at the Chickamauga National park at the first signs of trouble. It is expected in case of neces- city a call will be issued for about 40,- 000 troops, preferably from the nation- al guard of the different states and ter- ritories. In the event that the war po- licy contemplates the invasion of Cuba, the army may be increased to 100,000 men. Of this the regular troops and the national guard will aggregate about 55,000 men, and the remainder will be made up of volunteers. In the event of g call upon the na- tional guard attention will be directed first to the organizations in the states of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio and the District of Columbia. Gen. Miles’ plan is to mobilize seven- teen of the twenty-five regiments of in- fantry and fiv of the ten regiments of cavalry at the Chickamaugua park as speedily as possible. CUBAN WAR MUST CEASE. Senate Committee Makes Its Report on the Maine. « Following is the opinion of the senate committee on foreign affairs in regard to the Maine disaster: It is the opinion of your committee, having considered the testimony sub- mitted to the board of inquiry in con- nection with further testimony taken by the committee, and with the relev- ant and established facts presented by the events of the last three years, that the destruction of the Maine was com- passed either by the offigial act of the Spanish authorities or wags made pos- sible by a negligence on their part so willing and gross as-to be equivalent in culpability to positive action. : The repart closes as follows: 1f, under all the circumstances, Spain shall choose to regard such action by this government as cause of war, that consequence, however deplorable, will’ be accepted by the American people with all the fortitude that confidence in the justice of their act can inspire. It is the opinion of this committee that the time to interpose has arrived— that intervention which will stop the war and secure the national indepen- dence of Cuba, should at once take: “place.” CAPITAL GLEANINGS. Secretary Alger last week obtained $1,000,000 for projectiles and powder. Senator Morrill, of Vermont, celebrat- ed his 88th birthday last Thursday. Lee blames Spaniards for the Maine explosion, but exempts Gen. Blanco, The senate committee on appropria- tions has recommended $46,000,000 for the navy. Alleged American patriots, who have ships to offer the government are ac- cused of demanding exorbitant prices for their vessels. Every moment of delay in declaring war, naval men say, is an advantage for Spain, as her powerful fleet is drawing nearer to our shores. Assistant Secretary of the navy, Roosevelt, has resigned. His purpose is to go into active service against Spain, under command of Gen. Lee. “ The time of the clerks in the war de- partment is simply gobbled up by the _ vast army of applications coming in : men, young, old and middle aged, who ‘are anxious to fight, if we have svar F wi, -Spain. x TELEGRAMS TERSELY TOLD. The government has ordered 100 field ambulances. Edward Bellamy, author of “Looking Backward " {is dying. of ghaniards residing at Philadelp ia is being taken: Moody is conducting revival services in Pittsburg. He hopes for war | Elzeor. Alexandre Tasheau, cardinal archbishop, died at Quebec last Tues- day. European papers do not believe that the Cuban message calls for immediate war. The insurgents on the Philippine is- lands are making gains on the Spanish troops. A conspiracy has been discovered at Shanghai to assassinate Li Hung Chang. . The great heat in San Francisco dur- ing the past few days has scorched the fruit crop. Five persons were killed a few days ago at Barboursville, Ky., as the result of a feud. A Pittsburg concern has received an order from a Canadian city for 4,000 tons of water pipe. Wealthy Spanish families are selling their jewels and contributing the money to war funds. The Spanish colony at Tampa, Fla. numbering aboyt 500 persons has been removed to Havana. There are still 600 Americans in Ha- vana, If necessary tn:y will be pro- tected by the British consul. The Holland submarine torpedo boat navigated a mile beneath water dur- ing a trial trip the other day. An old man, a woman and her two children. were cruelly murdered by Spaniards near Havana last week. The business of New York is said to have suffered to the extent of $50,000,000 as a result of the uncertainty of war. The officers of two Italian cruisers, now in American waters, say the Maine was destroyed by internal explosions. A red-hot wire pierced the brain of Charles Magnason at a Pittsburg wire mill, and death resulted last Sunday. The Pennsylvania Steel Company of Philadelphia. concluded a contract last week with Russia for 25,000 of steel rails. Despondent, J. P. Jones, a wealthy Minneapolis lumberman, committed suicide on his wife’s grave a few days ago. Clara Barton of the Red Cross Society has returned to Tampa from Havana. She will not return to Cuba. until hostil- ities begin. Spanish troops to the number of 1,200 retired after a futile attempt to dis- lodge 150 insurgents at El Donde, Cuba, last Monday. The people of Havana are being told by their newspapers that there will be no war, and that the Americans are afraid to fight. The homes of hundreds of families have been destroyed by prairie fires during the past few days throughout South Dakota. Vaclar Haas, a demented farmer commited suicide at Miller, Neb., last week, having first murdered his wife and two children. A chemist at Pittsburg took some of his own preparation to relieve a head- ache. He died a few days ago. His name was George Harris. The extensive plant of the Penn Plate Glass Company at North Irwin near Pittsburg burned to the ground Tues- day night. Loss, $700,000. A duel took place at Dallas, Tex., the other day in which Editor Guy Smith and Henry May were killed. A news- paper attack was the cause. At a meeting of the New York stock exchange a few days ago resolutions were passed prohibiting the sale of the “World” or “Journal” upon the floor. Little Peter Ganghran, aged 3 years, found a bottle of whiskey at the home of his parents in Braddock, Pa. He drank the contents and died last Tues- day. Mrs. John Burson committed suicide at Atlantic City Sunday. She was suffering from stomach trouble and in a note she said the pain was more than she could bear. The case of a man alleged to have been murdered ten years ago will be taken up by the Circuit Court at Leba- non, Ind. Direct charges will be heard against some prominent persons. On Rough and Ready creek, Perry county, Ky. the other day George Whiterker and Wm. Jackson ' quar- reled over a fence, drew revolvers, fired simultaneously and were killed by the shots. One thousand people chased two Spaniards through the streets of Pitts- burg Sunday night. They had used knives in resenting the attacks made upon Spain by several small boys. The Spaniards were soon lodged in jail. A giant in stature, yet. a youth in years, James S. McIndoo is eager to take an active part in the threatened war with Spain. McIndoo, is 18 years old and 7 feet tall. He made applica- tion for enrollment in a company of volunteers which is now being formed at South Chicago. The measurements of this colossus are: Height, 7 feet 1 inch; chest, 51 inches; waist, 49 inches; hip, 51 inches, and 56 inches around the shoulder. He tips the scales at 319 pounds. He wears a No. 9 hat and the number of his shoes is AMERICA DENOUNCED. A German Paper Prints ‘a Tirade agit st ,, This" Free Republic. The DBeriin correspondent of the London Times, with reference to the German government's protestations of absoute neutrality, says: “Scrupulous neutrality on the part of the government does not, however,.pre-« vent the Hamburger Nachrichten from comparing the United States .to an in- cendiary, who, after setting a‘house on fire, strives to demonstrate his in- nocence by seconding the efforts of the fire brigade. This organ of Prince Bis- marck, the hero of German-Americans, speaks of ‘a republic of evil repute which poses as a cehsor of the morals of a European monarchy,” and of ‘a: state where a brutal and hypocritical democracy has led dnd where venality of officials, fraudulent appropriations of public money and rowdyism and. lynch laws are the order of the day.’ The Indian campaigns of the United States are described as “furnishing instances of guile, knavery, cruelty and bloodshed as numerous as can be chron- icled in the conduct of the war in Cuba now denounced with such Pharisaical airs of superiority.’ “There is every reason for believing that neither Prince Bismarck nor anv- one else of the slightest importance in- spires these tirades.” To Co-Operate With America. President Octave Law of the Jamaica Junta has received dispatches from General Calixto Garela suggesting a plan of operation in Eastern Cuba in conjunction with America. A Cuban government courier. with other dispat- ches, was caught by Spaniards a few days ago at Cristo, near Santiago de Cuba, and killed. SENATE AGGRESSIVE. It Is Demanded That8pain At Once Reline quish Her Authority Upon the Island —President Authorized to Act. The week which opened with the president’s message advising congress against the recognition of the inde- pendence of the Cuban republic closed last Saturday night with a resolution adopted by the Senate recognizing the Republic of Cuba as the true govern- ment of that island. These resolutions must now be returned to the house, and if there agreed upon the president's signature will be required before war can be declared. These proceedings will entail delay during which time both the United States and Spain will continue their war preparations and the European D wers may again endeavor to use their orts to prevent an engagement. “The resolutions adopted by the senate after a four days’ debate were as fol- lows: Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Sintey of America in Congress assem- led. First, That the people of the Island of Cuba are and of right ought to be free and independent, and that the government of the United States here- by recognizes the republic of Cuba as the true and lawful government of the island. Second, That it is the duty of the United States to demand and the gov- ernment of the United States does hereby demand that the government of Spain at once relinquish its author- ity and government in the island of Cuba and withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters. Third, That the President of the United States be, and hereby is, di- rected and empowered to use the en- tire land and naval forces of the United States and to call into the ac- tual service of the United States the militia of the several states, to such extent as may be necessary to carry these resolutions into effect. Fourth, That the United States hereby disclaims any dispesition or intention to exercise sovereigntyy jurisdiction or control over said isl- and, except for the pacification there- of; and asserts its determination when that is accomplished, to leave the gov- ernment and control of the island to its people. The resolutions were passed by a vote of 67 to 21. The debate in the senate on the Cuban resolutions Friday, beginning at the unusually early hour of 10 o'clock; con- tinued until far into the night, and yet the throngs femained as if held by some spell. All the speeches were char- acterized by brilllancy and eloquence, but it is no detraction from the effort of any man to say that the notable ut- terances were made by Mr. Wolcott, Mr. Daniel and Mr. Spooner. Mr. Daniel carried aloft the tlag of recog- nition of the Cuban Republic's inde- pendence, while both Mr. Wolcott and Mr. Spooner magnificently supported the policy of the President and the Foreign Relations Committee in favor of armed intervention with ultimate in- dependence. Amid all the talk, how- ever, it is not apparent that a "single vote on the main question has been changed. The house of representatives Wed- nesday, after one of the most exciting and memorable days in its history, by a vote of 322 to 19, adopted a resolution which mine-tenths of its members be- lieve makes war with Spain inevitable. It is a fact which was grimly com- mented upon by members, as they spoke of the: future, that every war in which the United States has engaged in began in April and that Wednesday was the anniversary of the fall of Fort Sumter, which aroused the patriotic fervor of the North and made the four vears of civil strife a certainty. The resolutions adopted direct the president to intervene at once in Cuba to restore peace and secure to the people of this island “a stable and inde- pendent government of their own” and authorize him to use the army and navy to execute the purpose of the re- solutions. The resolutions in full follows: ““Whereas, The government of Spain for three years past has been waging war on the island of Cuba, against a revolution by the inhabitants thereof, without making any substantial pro- gress towards the suppression of said revolution and has conducted the war- fare in a manner contrary to the laws of nations by methods inhuman ard uncivilized, causing the death by star- vation of more than 200,000 innocent non-combatants, the victims being for the most part helpless women and chil- dren, inflicting intolerable injury to the commercial interests of the United States, Involving the destruction of the lives and property of many of our citi- zens, entailing the expenditure of mil- lions of money in patrolling our coasts and policing the high seas in’ order to maintain our neutrality; and : “Whereas, This long series of losses, injuries and burdens for which Spain 4s responsible has culminated in the destruction of the United States bat- tleship Maine in the harbor of Ha- vana, and in the death of 260 of our seamen; “Resolved, That the president is here- by- authorized and directed to intervene at once to stop the war in Cuba, to the end and with the purpose of securing peace and order there, and establishing by the free action of the people thereof a stable and independent government of their own in the island of Cuba; and the president is hereby authorized and empowered to use the land and naval forces of the nation to execute the pur- pose of this resplution.” There is a general feeling in Washing- ton among public men that the action of congress as foreshadowed in the re- solutions, renders the situation ex- tremely critical, and conservative leaders of both parties consider war inevitable, as a result of their adop- tion, unless Spain makes a final and complete surrender by giving up the island of Cuba. The situation is re- garded as so critical that the Republic- ans of the ways and means committee as a result of private conferences, have reached an agreement as to a method of raising $100,000,000 additional re- venue annually for the prosecution of the war by increasing the tax on beer and tobacco, and placing a tax on cof- fee and tea. They also agreed to au- thorize the issue of a popular loan of $500,000,000, and the issue of certificates of indebtedness to meet emergencis. Talmage to the Front. Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage, the pulpit orator of Washington, D. C., has caught the infection of the hour. Mr. Talmage has long been fired with mar- tial ardor. Ever since the tragic blow- icg up of the Maine in Havana harbor he has longed for the opportunity of putting into play a little of his mus- cular Christianity against the Span- jards. Dr. Talmage feels that war is unavoidable and looks upon it as his urgent duty to go to the front, if not to shoulder a musket, at least tg in- spire those who do by his words | Plans of Taxation Being Discussed 4 WAR REVENUES. For Meeting Heavy Expenditures. The Republican members of Ways and Means Committee jof the House have practically completed the preparation of the bill which will be passed to raife revenue sufficient. ta prosecute the war. The members pro- pose that the present generation shall bear the burdens of the war, and pro- ceeding on that theory, they have pre- pared a bill that will raise between $100,000,000 and $120,000,000 ‘additional revenue per annum. The bill will provide for an additional tax of 81 a barrel upon beer, from which $30,000,000 will be raised. Upon manufactured tobacco and snuff the internal revenue tax will be increased from 6 to 12 cents. This is expected to raise $15,000,000 revenue. The increase on cigars and cigarettes has not been absolutely fixed, but. it probably will be $1 on all classes. From this $5,000,000 is expected. The proposition which the Senate placed in the tariff bill, but which went out in conference, to tax all stocks and transfers of corporations, ts embodied in the measure, together with practic- ally all the scheme of internal revenue taxation. of the act of 1866, which in- cludes a stamp tax on all checks, drafts and all instruments of business (mort- gages, loans and bonds). A tax on patent and proprietary medicine. and a tax on telegraph messages and ex- press packages is also incorporated in the bill. This scheme of taxation is es- timated to raise $35,000,000. the EXPERT GUNNERS. Canadian Artillery Men Seeking Service In the United States Navy. Expert artillerymen of Canada are being sought for by the United States military authorities. Gunner Ross of Battery A of them military school at Kingston, Ont., procured his discharge several days ago and has been re- cruiting ever since. He left for Wash- ington, and will be followed by at least half a hundred of the best artillerymen of the Dominion. This military school is recognized by the British war office and commissions are granted to its cadets in the im- perial army. Several of the former cadets are now in active service in the Soudan and on the Indian frontier. The Quebec and Toronto artillery forces are also supplying volunteers for the United States. Up to the present the Dominion au- thorities have raised no objection to the best men taking their discharge for the express purpose of enrolling them- selves in the United States regular army. It is said that efficient gunners, and none else are eligible, will receive $20 a week. All those who have volunteered up to the present have had more than two years’ constant training with the latest pattern of British field and naval artillery. THE COMING CONFLICT. Four hundred Chicago bicyclists are ready to enlist. Havana papers say Gen. Lee acted cowardly, in leaving Cuba. The Massachusetts legislature has voted $500,000 for war purpoes. ‘Remember the Maine™ will be the signal for action on the warships. Cubans do not consider the presi- dents’ megsage favorable to their cause. Havana will be blockaded, not bom- barded by the United States in event of war. United States troops at Fort Bliss, Tex., have been ordered to Chicka- maugua. The war department is considering the purchase of 6,000 light saddle. horses. War will be announced by the blow- ing of whistles and ringing of bells at Chicago. Spain is concentrating a large num- ber of troops and an imposing fleet at the Canaries. Four car loads of torpedoes were pianted in the Mississippi near New Or- leans last Thursday. The Atlantic coast is now pretty well protected with modern guns, and New Englanders feel safer. Officers of the squadron now at Key West believe that there is less prospect of war since the message. Three thousand tons of coal were shipped from the Atlantic coast for the Spanish fleet last Saturday. Forty-five thousand members of the Young Men’s Catholic Institute are said to be waiting for a call to arms. English merchant vessels doffed their colors as they passed the Atlantic squadron off Fort Monroe a few days ago. : The Cuban insurgents are marching toward Havana, ready to act with the United States troops so soon as war is declared. In consultation with nawal last Thursday Gen. Lee told officers of the be taken. The cruiser Newark is receiving a coat of cement all around her hull. This is expected to prove an effective armor against rapid firing guns. Two hundred and fifty thousand pounds of smokeless powder are being manufactured for the government every day by a California concern. The department received word from a circus company that in the event of war 25 elephants would be put at its ‘disposal for active service in Cuba. Austria is in favor of having the Powers make a big naval demonstra- tion off the island of Cuba in favor of Spaini’ Great Britain will not permit it, however. 2 : Between 250,000 and $300,000 was pald for three tugs which were purchased by the government from Claus Spreckles. They will be fitted with rapid fire guns immediately. The Westinghouse Electrical Com- pany of Pittsburg is to receive a bonus of $25,000 from the government If it ccmpletes a $692,700 contract within a specified time. ~ The American line steamers St. Paul and St. Louis were purchased by the government last Wednesday. One of these will be commanded by Capt. Sigs- bee and will serve as auxiliary cruisers. Spain has a number of battle ships nearing completion. The only reinfor- cement the United States can expect is from the battle-ship Oregon now on its way to the Atlantic [from the Pacific coast. : : Three hundred thousand pounds of dynamite have arrived at New Orleans for the protection of that port. It is learned on unquestionable au- | thority that the queen regent of Spain recently made the following statement: “I prefer even the horrors of war rather than tarnish the prestige of the army or an impairment of the rights of the crown.” The first battalion of naval militia left New York for Philadelphia last of 7 © "and 97 men was spirits as it was the first military or- on in New York to be. called ganizati out since the civil war. i short manner in which Havana could Tuesday. The organization, composed | in high | SPAIN ACGEPTS THE CHALLENGE. READY TO FIGHT. Denies All Right of the United Btates to Interfere—Hurrying Fortifications and Mobilizing Troops. No matter what the decision of the United States Senate may be, Spain positively will not yield her grasp upon Cuba. The government at Madrid may recognize the advisability of yielding peaceably to the demands of America, but dare not take such action, when the military and Carlists are de- termined to defy American interference on the Island with arms. As the result of a long, important cabinet council at Madrid the Spanish war office is actively engaged in forti- fying and manning the Mediterranean _ islands of Spain and in placing other portions of the kingdom in a state of defense. The meeting of the cabinet was wholly devoted to President McKin- ley’s message. It is stated further that the cabinet has granted an extraordin- ary credit for war purposes and has in- cidentally increased the grant for the account of the artillery at Porto Rico. Senor Gullon read a portion of the text of President McKinley's message. Although several paragraphs were lacking, the cabinet, after referring to the President's previous message, which was considered necessary in or- der to fill up the gaps in the present summary, decided that the paragraphs received were sufficient for the cabinet to affirm that the government refuses to acknowledge the right of the Uniter States to interfere in Cuba, adding: ‘The doctrines contained in the mes- sage are incompatible with the sover- eignty and rights of the nation, and are an interference in the international affairs of this country.” The Spanish government, however, expressed the opinion that it was not called upon to take action until the re- commendations of President McKinley have become specific acts. The Spanish government considers that apart from its solemn affirma- tion of Spain’s rights as a nation the ministers are not called upon to make any declaration so long as the resolu- tion of Congress or the initiative of President McKinley do not lead to con- crete acts. The official note also says: ‘“A firm consciousness of its rights, united with the resolution to maintain them, will inspire the nation, as they inspire the government, with the serenity neces- sary in these difilcult moments to direct successfully and defend energetically the sacred interests which are e pat- rimony of the Spanish race.” The minister of finance, Senor Puig- cerver, read a decree, already drawn up, relative to the national subscription to increase the strength of the fleet. ROOF BLOWN OFF Dust in a Grain Elevator Explodes Doing Damage to the Amount of $600,000. The roof of the grain elevator at Hoosac tunnel docks; Charlestown, near Boston, was blown completely off by a dust explosion at 4 o'clock Sunday morning, and the fire that followed not only destroyed the remaining portion of the immense structure, but consum- ed nearly the entire contents, over 400,- 000 bushels of mostly wheat. The loss is estimated by the fire un- derwriters at nearly $600,000, well cov- ered by insurance. The explosion not only shook up the entire section of Charlestown, but was noticeably felt in the city proper and many of the su- burbs. Three quarters of the fire de- partment, including the two horseless engines and fire boats, were soon mass- ed in the immediate vicinity. When the first firemen arrived they found some of the streets impassable, for portions of the roof were in every direction. Great timbers had been blown a hun- dred feet in the air by the force of the explosion and many of the upper stories of neighboring property were crushed and pierced by the great beams. Much of the grain fell through the pier to the dock, while practically the whole of it was so thoroughly soak- ed with water that the loss will be complete. The grain was valued at $400,000. The loss on the structure is $150,000 and the damage to the pier and adjoining property, is about $50,000. CONSULATE ATTACKED. Spanish Mob Drags the American Flag Through the Streets. There was a serious disturbance at Malaga, Spain, a few days ago, re sult=- ing in an attack upon the United States consulate. The demonstration began with the parading of small crowds through the streets, shouting patriotic cries. But a mob eventually gathered and attacked the United States con- sulate. Stones were thrown, and one of the mob leaders procured a ladder, tore down the shield having upon it the arms of the United States, and dragged it along the street. The pre- fect war summoned, and he addressed the people, begging them to disperse, which to some degree restored order. Afterward the streets were paraded by gendarmes. Loved to Eat Matches. Three-year-old Willie McCammack, Anderson, Indiana’s “match-eating boy,” is no more. He succumbed Sat- urday morning to his diet after load- ing up on’twenty parlor matches. He achieved notoriety and geputation In his three brief years on earth because of his fond desire for match heads. CABLE SPARKS. Austrian warships have been with- drawn from Crete. Russia is considering the municipal ownership of street railways. European powers will take no further action in regard to the Spanish-Ameri- can crisis. The university at Barcelona has be¢n clcsed in consequence of the demon- strations made by the students. The Czar presented the Prince of Montenegro with an Easter gift of 30,- 000 repeating rifles and 25,000,000 cart- ridges. There have been many applications at the United States Embassy at Ber- lin upon the part of old German sold- fers who are desirous of enlisting in the army or navy of the United States. The French cable company has been prohibited from taking messages from Cuba, except those addressed to the Spanish government. From Egypt come reports of the dis- covery at Thebes of the tombs of Amenophis II, who reigned B. C. 1500; of Thotmes 1V., of Amenophis III. and Rameses IV,, V. and VI. All the bodies are said to be in a splendid state of preservation. The council of the National Artillery Association of London has issued an appeal for 3,000 pounds ($15,000) to en- able a volunteer team to accept the in- vitation of the Dominion Artillery As- sociation to compete in Canada during the coming summer. . through the streets. TRADE REVIEW. Large Orders For Iron and Steel Work Are Being Delayed. R. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade reports as follows: Preparations for war continue as if it were inevitable. There is some hin- drance ip business, and vet the volume of payments through clearing houses is still 12.9 per cent larger than last year, and outside New York about 2.2 per cent larger than in 1892, though specu- lative stagnation here makes the ag- gregate lower. New York banks may now realize that they are strong enough for all possible emergencies, and may give the government valuable aid by greater freedom in business lcans. Sound New York banks are not in the least alarmed about the business situation, nor have they any occasion for alarm. The industries are doing well, be- cause they have enormous orders, taken in February and March or earlier, : which insure cperations for periods varying from a {ortnight to several months. But the new orders upon which they have to rely if partial stoppage or closing of many works is to be prevented are just now restricted by apprehension about the money mar- ket and the possibility of loans. In the iron business there are orders for about 20,000 tons of structural work held up by questions of law; in Chicago the large postoffice order is yet waiting and the Russian order for raiis is still pending, possibly because of financial difficulties. While new business offered in this line is still very heavy, the pro- duction is so large that it may easily be disastrously checked by a persistent restriction of the current demand. But foreign orders for six large vessels are pending in eastern ship yards, and actual orders for cap§ alone cover 20,000 tons of basic steel at Pittsburg. Angles have been advanced $1 per ton, and — structural works are all crowded with orders, while pipes are in heavy de-e mand. The stagnation in wool is something remarkable, the total sales at the three chief markets having been only 1,182,144 pounds, against 9,606,600 last year, and in the first half of April only 3,385,044 pounds, against 22,346.000 a year ago. Manufacturers are still waiting, al- though somewhat encouraged by a rather better tone in the clothing trade of late. They have ample orders for the present in most lines, though not in all. Wheat rode 5% and held 21% cents for the week, although Atlantic exports for the week have been 3,045,021 bushels, flour included, against 876,719 last year, and Pacific exports, 827,368 bushels, against 212,056 last year. The total from both coasts for two weeks of April has been 7,379,136 bushels, against 3,057,482 last year. The receipts from western farms show some decrease for the week, but for two weks are only about 600,000 bushels smaller than a year ago. Meanwhile it is astonishing that re- ceipts of corn continue remarkably heavy, for the week more than a mil- lion bushels larger than last year, and for two weeks more than 1,650,000 bushels, and the exports for the week have been 4,653,031 bushels, against 2,- 708,738 last year and for half of April 8,146,681 bushels, against 6,032,015 last vear. Such extraordinary exports of corn go far to show that the outward movement of wheat is by no means of a speculative character, nor likely to diminish speedily. The official report shows that exports in March were 15,- 459,575 bushels of wheat, flour included, against 7,901,722 last year, and in ninc months from the principal ports, 163,- 909,730 bushels, against 132,676,463 last vear. Meanwhile the exports of corn in the nine months have been 138,905,934 bushels, against 135,634,231 last year. The volume of legitimate business is enormous, and meanwhile failures are remarkably small; for the week they have been 254 in the United States, against 207 last year, and 18 in Canada, against 30 last year. FLED FROM SPANIARDS. United States Consul Forced to Seek Refuge in a Foreign Ship. The Norwegian steamer Herman Wedel Jarisberg arrived at New York Tuesday afternoon from Matanzas, bringing 13 passengers, who fled from that port to evade the Spanish mob. The passengers were United States Consul Brice and his staff and their families. Consul Brice said that for three days before leaving Matanzas the people threatened his life, and at all times his property was in danger. His secretary was obliged to flee for his life, as the mob threatened to drag him During this three days the consul stuck manfully at his post, distributing supplies to the starv- ing reconcentrados and relieving their esgities. At 7 p. m. of the 8th inst, hé got notice from Havana to with- draw from his post. The Jarisberg was the only steamer in port, and Capt. Kjerland agreed to take the consul and his party to New York. The consul left .all his baggage, and none of the party was able to bring away any of their effects. The consul says that the condition of the people is ‘terrible, and that the authorities are making no ef- fort to supply their wants. OUR SUPERIOR STRENGTH. British and American Soldiers Subdue Three Hundred Allied Foreigners. Fourth Officer Hepburn, steamer Empress of India, which has just arrived at Vancouver, B. C., tells of a big street and saloon fight in Hong Kong, between Russian and English sailors. A squad of Russian sailors picked up all the German and French sailors on land and declared hostilities against the Anglo-Saxon race. In 30 minutes 400 German, French and Rus- sian sailors had lined up. and defied the Yankees and Jonnie Bulls to break their ranks, jeering them for cowards. The Yankees and Britishers, 150 strong, advanced to the charge, shoulder to shoulder, some crying “Hail Columbia,” and some “God save the queen.” They drove th»~ugh the mass of foreigners, but hos ‘ag did not cease until the allied fc. .s cried for quarter. of ‘the Crodit Belongs to America. London-Daily News says editorially “We do not desire to detract from the credit that justly belongs to the pope, but neither the spiritual nor the tem- poral machinery of Europe would have been put in motion to stop the horrors in Cuba except for the action of the United States. A Weyler would be in- valuable in Armenia. “There is nothing selfish in America’s resolve that Cuba shall be freed from her butchers and tormentors. If the pope really desires peace, he should exert the whole of his great influence with Spain. Spain would not suffer humiliation in submitting to the pontiff, ‘who has no physical force behind him.’ Valuables Arrive From Gube. : The banking firm of Muller, Schall & Co. of New York received $400,000 in gold which arrived from Havana on' the steamship Orizaba. It was sent here for safe Keeping, and makes $1,- 000,000 of gold thus received by the firm. Gold, however, is not the only thing being sent from Cuba to get it away from danger from theft and destruction by bombardmen* ° irning ard pillage in case of wax. ee =
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